We stayed at the Inn On the Avenue on Friday, November 14, 2025. We needed a room for one night…read morebetween resort stays in New Smyrna Beach & Ormond Beach. I didn't want to devote any time to this review over the holidays and while family was in town but, I was reminded of this unfortunate experience and felt I really should leave this review. We were rudely awoken at 12:45am by a drunk couple that was loudly clomping up the stairs and screaming at each other. The woman was shouting "Your F-ing big ego!" They stood right outside our door shouting, F-ing this and F-ing that. They finally made it to their room and continued fighting for the next couple hours. So, we were awake for at least 3 hours. A sign inside the room door listed the management number to call or text in case of an emergency. Finally, at 1:54am, when we couldn't take it any longer, I texted management but got no response until a 6:42am text of, "We apologize for this." At breakfast the next morning, Carole and Angie did apologize. Carole said that she did not hear the 1:54am text. They made light of the incident and said they couldn't have done anything anyway since the police won't do anything when the drunken guests are screaming inside their room (by the time Police would've arrived). I would expect more from management at a hotel so, why not at a Bed & Breakfast? Carole and Angie even joked about the time another guest actually called the police over drunken, disorderly guests. We did not find any of this amusing since we were really tired after our sleep was disrupted for hours. Upon expressing our dissatisfaction about the middle of the night debacle and requesting at the least, a one-half comp for the night, I was offered a discount on a future weekday stay along with much attitude from Carole via several texts as she couldn't understand why we could be upset. When I responded to an email soliciting a 5-star review, the owner, Allison Witherow, replied "we can offer a fully complimentary night's stay for the future on a date of your choice. Because your original reservation is several weeks in the past, this is our standard procedure in lieu of a refund." I addressed the matter on check-out day but, now time is the reason for refusing to issue the refund. I would not consider returning to this Inn after this experience. Unfortunately, our plans for the check-out day were ruined as well since, we were dragging all day after not getting the proper rest overnight. If the "Bed" portion of our visit hadn't been such a fiasco, I wouldn't even mention that the breakfast was a disappointing, half-hearted effort. The Italian omelet was microwaved (not kidding) scrambled eggs on a thick slice of rock-hard Italian bread. I suppose the earlier seating got the fresh omelets. So, if your goal is to hit the nightlife on Flagler Avenue and mix with the nightlife to all hours, the Inn on the Avenue is the lodging for you.

My husband surprised me with a night away from our newborn here and for our anniversary. Everyone…read morewas soooo incredibly friendly and the hospitality was 5 star. We stayed in the Starfish room. Loved all the decor and attention to details. We also loved making pancakes in the middle of the table the next morning for breakfast. So cozy and homey. We will be back!

The nicest most comfortable Bed and Breakfast we have ever stayed in. The Inn keepers were so…read morefriendly and personable while also respecting our privacy. Beautiful location right on the river. We sat outside facing the river and enjoyed a glass of wine and breakfast. Close to everything NSB has to offer. Walking distance to restaurants on Canal Street and Riverside Drive. They upgraded our room just because! It was a pleasure staying there and recommend it to anyone looking for accommodations in New Smyrna! Thank you Nathalie & David

It may have been a bad day for the proprietress but I found her a little bit scary. She yelled out…read moreto me in the parking lot while I was messing around with my things to come hurry and check in (I was within check-in time). She showed me the thermostat to stay at 66 degrees and gave me "the look" about changing it. The reason she gave is so that the rest of the guests in that building did not get hot. For the few nights I was there, not one other guest stayed in that building, and just a few in the main building. (and this was high season). One couple was there the first day and I imagined they looked a little scared too. I love B and B's with their little quirks and oddities. I make them a habit and I work with little things that are not perfect, which they seldom are in old buildings. However, normally the hosts are always warm and friendly and help you work with whatever it is. In this instance I was afraid to ask for any help at all - just kept a low profile. I would not recommend this one if you're looking for anything that feels welcoming. p.s. they have two large dogs that rush the fence barking whenever you walk to your car.

What a deliciously different experience in the Daytona area. My friend and I attended the high tea…read moreon 5/17 at Polly's Tea Room in the River Lily B&B property. A late lunch was presented on stacked serving ware and small glass trays that held a delicious chicken salad on a croissant, tomato basil soup, and a scone with butter and jam. The serving tray held small cucumber mint sandwiches and a classic (with a twist) bruschetta - tomato,basil, balsamic on a zucchini slice - as well as several desserts such as cheese cake cubes, carrot cake, and some sort of lemon curd in a puff pastry cup. And of course the tea - a lovely vanilla chai - that was perfect with everything. Carmen, our host, gave us info about the house, dating from the late 1800's, a Mother's Day trivia game, and TEA BINGO! We were able to tour some rooms in the B&B and there's also a cute gift shop selling all things Tea Party related. The High Tea ended with a glass of Mango Mimosa that just hit the spot.

We had a delicious luncheon at Polly's this past week. There were six of us and our tea cups were…read morekept full--some ladies wore hats, but that's not required. The decor was charming and we enjoyed touring the available rooms. We'll be back!

Fran was awesome, great experience, awesome architecture and furniture, a little spooky if you try…read moreto communicate

The place was quaint and the staff were knowledgeable and sweet. Since this is run by volunteers,…read moreall the money spent for the tea party and donations go back into refurbishing and renovating the structures on site. Very great educational experience, probably wouldn't go again, but still thankful to have seen the history!

The Estate on the Halifax is an all inclusive wedding and event venue. The bride and her…read morebridesmaids have all of Agitha's cottage to get ready in, while the groom and his groomsmen have use of the train car. There are several available wedding ceremony sites from the chapel, the riverfront lawn, and the gazebo. A small cottage in the middle of the gardens provides an gorgeous location for cocktail hour. For the reception there is a full on tavern with space both upstairs and downstairs for your guests to eat, dance, and enjoy the evening. As a photographer, I always enjoy photographing people in the vast gardens, especially when the flowers are in bloom!

I find myself at this location reviewing possible wedding venues with my only daughter. I used to…read morehave an office near by and remembered that this place was nice looking. This is an awesome venue for events. When you rent the property you are renting the entire property for the event. Thus you have no outsiders wandering in like at a hotel when wedding crashers may become a problem and your picture locations are yours alone. They have plenty of very unique locations on the property. A train car in the front is the MAN CAVE for grooms men. The reception hall in next in with room for 200+. Then the 100y/o chapel and onto the property. The central 5000sqft house if for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready and prepped then this becomes the retreat for the night after the wedding for the bride and groom. There is another 500 sqft home on the property that can sleep 12 that can be rented as well for guests to stay at. The property goes to the Halifax river with a gazebo over the water for more pictures. Overall an very impressive location for a wedding or other events. I have been to this location for a corporate party that over 500 people were at and I never felt crouded.

These little cottages are just so cute! The owners, Barry & Patricia, keep them very clean & are…read morealways friendly & go out of their way to accommodate any needs. This isn't the Ritz Carlton, but I give it five stars because it is a definite must stay in Flagler Beach if you want a room with a view, living room, kitchen, and a separate bedroom. Each room has a different theme: fishing, flamingos, boating, etc. The cottages have porches on the front and even a side door through the kitchen! We love to park right outside the kitchen and it's easy to load and unload our vehicle. They are pet-friendly and when we arrive there are doggie bones on the pillows, so if you have pet allergies... ask in advance for a non-pet option, although I have allergies and the room is kept so clean my allergies really didn't bother me. They have a pool, which is always sparkly clean, but we usually visit in November so it's too cold to take a dip! The walk across A1A to their lookout deck is easy and gives a perfect view of the sunrise in the mornings. Just a few feed south of the deck is a walkway to the beautiful sandy beaches.

Barry and Patricia were really nice, welcoming hosts to this old little motel. My husband and our…read moretwo friends were booked in units 10 and 9. While we enjoyed our stay with the dogs -- they are so dog friendly, and even offer sheets to cover the futon in the living room and on the bed -- I don't believe I would stay here without the dogs. Hurricane Matthew really did a thing to the Whale Watch Motel in August 2016, ripping off a roof of one of their cottages as well as the facing of a couple of their buildings. This is unfortunate, and still under repair, but really doesn't account for the insides of the cottages that could use a bit of attention. Simple things need fixing -- no drain plug in bathroom sink, super cheap and broken soap bars (thankfully we brought our own), extremely rusty appliances (I get that the Florida salt damages items easily -- I live here too!), broken handle on the refrigerator, rusty metal shelves in the bathroom and kitchen, missing paint on the walls here and there...it's the little things that could be fixed or replaced while the big items outside (roofs) get some attention. Maybe even some nice landscaping in front of the units could be an easy project that would provide some curb appeal. We LOVE the location of this motel right across from a quiet part of Flagler Beach, but be careful crossing the street. The speed limit is 45, but cars were regularly going 60 and some were passing and weaving in and out. Just be extra careful. Units 9 and 10 face out toward the water, but the bummer is that people kept parking right in front of our building. Unit 9 had a better view than unit 10 for sure, but it was a shame that people would not park in front of their own units. There was no reason for them to park where they did, and block our view. We will stay here again with our dogs because Barry and Patricia are animal lovers and really make it easy on dog families, and with Flagler being a dog-friendly beach, it really is a great location. If traveling just as couples, I'm afraid I need something with a few extra bits of attention. They still get a 4 for their kind nature, clean toilets (!), and location.

We stayed in room 633. The room was great, the view was great and the staff around plantation…read moreisland are very friendly and you don't have to worry about any issues. My ONLY complaints would be that the kitchens are very small, only room for one or two people in there at once, as well the sliding doors inside the room un latch a lot.

We bought at this resort in 2020 and have been very disappointed…read more Poor parking, no bonus time availability and requests for time are never satisfactory. Rooms are out of date, needing upgrades. Outside windows viewing ocean are always dirty. This week we decided after no parking it is time to get rid of our unit. They are charging almost +1800 to sell back.

We loved our stay at the Seahorse Inn--- old Florida motel- upgraded…read more Clode to shops, bars and restaurants. Most importantly, walking distance to the beach! Our room was towards the frontt and right next to Peanuts Spirts Bar, so it was a little loud but the bands are great! it didn't bother us at all. The stafff are very welcoming and attentive. We will definitely stay here again when we visit NSB!

We would give this place a 3.5 if we could. I was concerned about the location being so close to…read morethe road, but with the AC unit and fan we really didn't hear much. What we liked, the front staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The location was phenomenal, right across the street from the beach and restaurants. I didn't mind the outdated decor, the room did need a couple of updates with paint, etc. Things we didn't like - the bed was incredibly hard and very small. The room was set up in an odd way and we kept hitting our toes and shins on the metal frame. There also wasn't a lot of space to put stuff in the bathroom. It was a cute little place, but I don't know if I'd stay there again.