My husband and I had the most wonderful weekend celebrating our anniversary at the amazing Thimble…read moreIslands Bed and Breakfast. Everything about the weekend was absolutely perfect! We were so warmly welcomed by our hosts, Julie and Tony and were instantly made to feel comfortable and at home! The B & B is exceptional, from it's hosts, to it's beautiful decor to it's spectacular views, to the over the top breakfast served each morning on the truly mgnificent porch. We have stayed at many B & B's over the years and rarely find them to be as nice as the website pictures suggest, but Thimble Islands B & B not only met every expectation we had it exceeded them! We will definitely return! If you ever find yourself in the Stoney Creek Village area stay at Thimble Islands BEd and Breakfast! We guarantee you wI'll be glad you did! John and Janet DeVito

A special place run by special people!…read more Tucked away along the CT shoreline, a quiet oasis with views that would make postcards jealous! Julie and Tony, most gracious innkeepers, have a perfect sixth sense and know exactly what it takes to make their guests feel at home and special at the same time. Immaculate lodgings, plenty of local lore, the kind of place and people that make you want to return time and again. And we will!

A throwback 1960s-style vacation cottage grouping in the middle of Madison opulence. Affordable…read morebut/and clean and friendly!

This is one of our favorite places to stay when we're in Connecticut no question about it. The…read morelocation is perfect, so perfect you can ride a bicycle to the beach. I wouldn't say close enough to walk, especially if you are bringing chairs, coolers, food, etc. You are within minutes drive to restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, etc for all your shopping needs. Beech Tree also has a little shop that have some drinks, trinkets, clothes, decor, etc. that my fiance says is adorable, cute, etc. If you love going to the beach and want to stay at a place owned by some nice people rather than some big corporately owned motel/hotel with no personality or character, check this place out! You won't be disappointed. We haven't, we're planning our 4th trip back here hopefully sooner than later!

My visit last month was 40 years in the making. When I was a kid my dad would always make a stop at…read morethe Gris and my sister and I would take photos, especially of the always up holiday tree but we never ate there or stayed there because in the words of my dad, " It's only for adults. I'm almost 50 and live on the West Coast so for my summer sabbatical a stay and a meal was a dream come true and on it's 250th birthday too! The Stay : Check in was easy and the front desk staff gave my boyfriend and I a full folder of facts and information on what to do at the inn and beyond. We also secured reservations for dinner later. We had a lovely corner room on the third floor. The bed was high but comfortable and modernized in the sense that the AC unit worked well and so did the wifi. The bathroom was probably the weakest point - small and not great water pressure but hello you are in the oldest continuously run inn in the US. There are many charming nooks and crannies including adjacent sitting rooms and outdoor rocking chairs. The Meal : 7:30 Dinner reservation and we were seated right away in the back dining area where we were surrounded by images of boats and ships. It was busy but the service was prompt and attentive. The bread was warm and yummy. I had a delicious bowl of New England Clam Chowder and the grilled pork chop off the summer menu. It was so delicious and filling that even though I really wanted dessert , I couldn't fit any more. My boyfriend's prime rib was fall off the bone tender. When we left the tavern was full because it was Sea Shanty night! Cannot wait to make visiting an adult tradition.

My wife and I have wanted to try The Griswold Inn for many years, and our schedule finally allowed…read moreus to make the trip ahead of a nearby show. Reservations via OpenTable were easy. When we arrived at the hostess station, she verified the reservation and immediately led us to a table in a small room off the main dining area and bar. The entire dining area is old wood -- floor, wall, ceiling -- and the room we were in had narrow floor-to-ceiling bookcases filled with hardcover books. I write this to demonstrate that all the decor served to dampen the sound despite nearly all tables being occupied. While you could hear the bustle and conversations around you, you could still have a conversation. Our server greeted us promptly and took a drink order. When he returned with our drinks, we ordered the clam chowder and braised short ribs for my wife and a wedge salad with the dry-rubbed pork chop for me. After entering our order, our server returned with a basket of warm dinner rolls and butter, then minutes later brought out our soup and salad. Both appetizers were terrific, and I think that may be one of the best blue cheese dressings I've had. Water glasses were refilled frequently without being asked and dishes were cleared by other waitstaff. We never wanted for anything, and none of the comings and goings were disruptive. This was a professional and competent team. Our entrees were served shortly after we finished our appetizers, and they were beautifully presented on the plates. My wife loved her short ribs, which she said melted in her mouth. Until this meal, I've yet to find pork chops to surpass the ones I make at home, but this was truly exceptional! While the mango salsa topping the chop was nice, it was completely unnecessary as the chop was well seasoned and juicy. We capped off the meal with desserts, a chocolate mousse pie for my wife, a warm butter caramel cake with berry compote for me. Delicious! We'll be back to this gem of a place!

Looks like the owner is running out of money and the ability to maintain. Rotting wood, roof leaks,…read morebleach-damaged rugs and water damage. Past half-hearted renovations and garden enthusiasms have long since outlived their shelf lives and become yet more maintenance drags. And by far the smallest TV I have seen in an inn since before lodgings used to brag about "Color TV!!!" on their road signs.

The very nice and the hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were very clean as well so…read morewould recommend!

Great Lunch deals M-W. Nice staff. They have music a couple of nights but we weren't there then.read more

The Riverview Inn at 1146 Boston Post Rd. In Old Saybrook CT. Is a great place to stay. I stayed…read morehere for almost 8 months and enjoyed every minute of of it. I was here working and The Riverview was affordable, clean, plenty of parking and a nice location. The owner is a very nice and gracious lady. Even if you only need a week or two this is a great place to stay. If I am in this area again this is where I would stay.

This place is a gem. The dream of a restored farm homestead. Rustic but so incredible that you just…read moresit back and say wow to the comfort of home the way it should be. This home has all the frills of a new home but the charm of a family home. The host is fantastic and the home is clean and has all the necessities to create great meals. I just loved this home and will return every chance I can. Thank you, Yvette.

Owners Jerry and Lorry are some of the nicest people Tall Dad and I had ever met. They were warm,…read moreinviting, and we could tell that they genuinely cared about their craft. The owners built their house as a B&B, so everything was new, yet personal. Each suite has it's own jacuzzi tub and fireplace, and feels private like a hotel, yet warm and inviting like a B&B should be. The Blue Iris is well kept and cared for, and their grounds ads are a nice walking distance to Bedells. The location also allows for an easy night out on the town, or to stay in and enjoy the rocking adirondack chairs around the beautiful fire pit. Lorry's style was top notch - everything was designed and picked out for very specific reasons. Our room was american themed. But The Blue Iris truly shined at breakfast time! We were welcomed with lemon squares, coffee and a raspberry yogurt served on gorgeous china. Goblets of water, and juice felt expensive and hearty. Lorry and Jerry joined our conversation, but were not overbearing. Didn't inject themselves into our time, but their opinions were a welcomed addition to our morning.

Blue Iris: A Serene & Enchanting Get Away…read more Lorry and her husband were wonderful hosts for my girlfriend and I. We came in from Manhattan searching for a quiet and relaxing get away and that's exactly what we got. Their house is absolutely beautiful and sits on a pristine piece of land, well-lit as you approach, and the gravel driveway reminiscent of an older long island but still very modern. Inside, the house is sublimely decorated with a classical piano selection playing in the background. The Rooms are upstairs, equipped with a fire place (turned on with the flick of a switch), a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom and a firm queen sized bed. Our room was charmingly decorated with rusted treasure chest keys hanging from the wall and a 1920's Country Wall Phone with a crank handle that actually turns. The rooms are as warm and inviting as they are comfortable and tranquil. The Blue Iris is truly an enchanting get away for anyone seeking to escape the stress and chaos of everyday life. Our host, Lorry, was absolutely delightful and as helpful as could be. As soon as we made our reservation with her, she recommended dinner/spa reservations (A Lure had the best peppercorn Tuna and the Blue Sage Spa had a very relaxing couples massage), and confirmed our reservation for us at A Lure when we arrived (as well as handing us a discount card to a majority of the wineries, restaurants, and spas in the area). Lorry was there for our every need and wasn't even phased when we accidentally broke her wine glasses (which she didn't charge us for)! Breakfast started with fruit cups, coffee, tea, corn bread, and finished with a egg bacon and vegetable souffle which was to die for. When we visited some of the wineries around town and we mentioned to the employees that we were staying at Lorry's they even made a note to tell us how wonderful her breakfasts are. While we visited in February, the Blue Iris is just a small 2 minute drive or 15 minute walk to the water/beach. I'd 100% recommend the Blue Iris to any and everyone and I look forward to staying there again!

The PNA Park in Wallingford is the perfect place to have an outdoor or indoor event. They are…read moreextremely customer service friendly. The Park offers an outdoor pavilion with cooking facilities. The club offers a large 150 seat event room with plenty of space for your band/dj. The catering is done through their in house caterer....and his food is exceptional. If you want to join the PNA, they have a brand new bar downstairs...beautiful, clean and offering your favorite beverage...for a fraction of the cost at a local restaurant or bar.

I've been here several time for various occasions. The upstairs is a traditional event hall, with a…read moresmall stage area, large open seating area, and a kitchen in the back. The downstairs contains the club bar and lounge. Smoking is allowed, so expect to walk out of here smelling like leather, tobacco, and vodka. They offer modestly priced dinners on the first Friday of every month featuring rotating guest chefs. It's advertised as open to members and their guests, but I'm sure if you wanted to come check it out, you can come without a member.