We really liked staying at the Inn. We were able to stay in the newly renovated apartment. We…read morestayed for a week and used our rooms as a hub. We spent 2days in Fredericksburg and the other days visiting Mount Vernon, the Civil War Museum in Richmond, Monticello and the Chancellorsville Battlefield. Coming back to relax in the living room was a treat. The staff was friendly and everything was clean. We started every morning in the breakfast room for a continental breakfast. The coffee was good.

Attended a wedding there last weekend. Very rustic feeling and the party room was perfect.read more

Warm hospitality in an tranquil setting. Monroe Bay Inn, under new ownership, opened for business…read morein the fall of 2011. I stayed there in February 2012 and enjoyed it very much. The home has glossy wood floors and ample seating areas that would be great for a large family or group. Local art hangs throughout the Inn. Guest rooms are upstairs and spacious, each with a private bathroom. We stayed in Room #1. The feather bed was luxurious, and two windows offered nice views onto the large front yard and quiet street below. The innkeeper was polite and thoughtful. The bathroom was fairly new construction, but the tiny shower made for tricky maneuvering and the bathroom light-fan combo was annoyingly loud. Breakfast was tasty, with a variety of fresh coffees and orange juice, and friendly, personalized service. This home was owned by the family of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, and at one time provided summer stays to hearing-impaired children from the region. Upstairs, the rooms are lined along both sides of a longish hallway and hearken to that bygone era. At this time, the overnight fee was due up-front, and in cash. FYI.

My husband and I recently spent an overnight at The Monroe Bay Inn in Room #1. We had a pleasant…read morevisit - the Monroe Inn was spotless and comfy! I like the fact that the inn keeper had local art hanging throughout the inn to punctuate the spacious layout. The location was near the local sites in Colonial Beach and a short (5-10 minute) drive to the bay or beach area. The inn keeper suggested that the inn could accommodate family groups and was flexible regarding length of stay. If you are doing a winery visit or beach stay in the area, please consider the Monroe Inn for your stay.

We stayed at one of the cabins and the whole experience was excellent. Many thanks to Kay and the…read morerest of the staff who went out of their way to make sure that everything was perfect for a late arrival. Cabin was clean, very roomy, fully equipped kitchen, large deck, excellent water pressure and a quiet comfy setting.

I got a Living Social deal to stay here for two nights. The price was right and we had been to…read morevisit the house a few months earlier. The grounds are nice and it was fun to explore the place since we're here longer. We're slightly disappointed with the guest house though. It's fine and clean but pretty plain. I was assuming staying at an inn at a historic place that the guest house/inn where you're staying would be historic. It's not. The guest houses look fairly new and built as a way to just get people to stay here to get money for the place. It's not a B&B or really very charming at all. It's actually fairly corporate looking and feels impersonal. You cant check-in until 4 which is kinda crazy. When we got here there was a vacuum cleaner with the cord in front of our door that we had to move and a cleaning rag on the table outside our door. It's like the cleaning crew just said "screw it...I'm out for the day' and left their stuff there. They were still there the next morning. When the cleaning crew did do our room they didn't wipe down the sink, do anything with the towel/washcloth on the sink. We had a couple of tea cups on the night stands that they didn't take away either. There is a kitchen for shared use in the house but you are expected to put dishes in the dishwasher which always seemed to be running. The walls/ceiling are pretty thin as you can hear every bit of sound in the place. The continental breakfast is ok but they had one guy in the back and nobody clearing away dirty dishes so tables you might want to sit at you couldn't. Also, nobody was making sure the juice carafes were filled so they say empty while we were there. All in all I expected a lot better from this place considering the location and name but I cant complain too much due to the great living social deal I got. I wont be coming back for a romantic weekend where there are so many better places.

I cannot say enough about Donnie. she was and is a pleasure to work with. She made our life so…read moreeasy. Anytime we have had any problems she would help immediately. I am referring my daughters to Donnie in the future. My name is Sheila Gibson

My fiancé and I had a very positive experience ,we felt very welcomed right away by the front desk…read moreassociate Dannii. She was very helpful and thorough by giving us the breakdown and efficient details to ensure we got exactly what we were looking for . It's quiet and very accommodating for the price overall has been a good experience thus far . Jean Jones

Beautiful place peaceful atmosphere friendly staff, good breakfast. Located in the heart of…read moreFredericksburg Virginia lost to see and do what highly recommend

Stayed in the Luke Henry room and it was heavenly!! The room itself was stunning, everything was…read morewell labeled and pretty accessible. The bed was very tall but oh so comfy :) The mints were a really nice touch too. The robes in the bathroom were warm and thick. The shower pressure was awesome but the tub took forever to fill and you had to leave it pretty much on full stream hot to get a warm enough bath. The only real complaints I have are breakfast. I wasn't able to have coffee in the morning because they didn't have any non dairy milk despite the fact that I told them well in advance I needed vegan options. Not a huge deal just would have been nice to have coffee with breakfast. The only other problem was hubby and I had to nuke up our breakfasts since they cooled off on the trip over from the other house. Everything was delicious though. Betsy couldn't have been sweeter, she hung out and talked to us before we left. She gave a cool tour of the house and told us some of the history too. Truly magical experience overall. 4.8 stars

Quaint cute inn; great colonial beach location..close to all the restaurants. We saw no one the…read moreentire time we were there. It was very quiet, nice clean room like a quirky aunts place.

Went to a pottery class and waited for about 6 months to get our pottery! So tell me why u can't…read morepack the potter like a normal intelligent person! You leave it with zero packing material in a big box?? The lack of common sense is infuriating!! Do better Theresa

I'm not 100% sure how I stumbled upon the Ironclad Inn, but I'm so glad I did. We visited on a…read moreFriday evening and the tasting room downstairs was busy... not a single seat at the bar. The room has a few tables and couches with tables for a more relaxed environment. Given the weather was perfect for a fall evening, we sat outside in a patio area. There are a few cocktail options (mocktails, too!) and small bites to nibble one. We shared the burger (Royale with Cheese) and hot dog (Beefy Cheesy)... both were juicy and had great flavor. We're also had the octopus, though it was a bit tough as it had seemingly been overcooked. Overall, the bites were great and I like that we could have cocktails in a relaxed environment. The tasting room had a small gift shop of sorts at the entrance, where they sell the bourbon they use in cocktails and other liquor.

I stayed here while in town for a wedding, and I miss this place every day since. The house is…read morebeautiful and welcoming the second you walk in. Check-in and checkout are super quick and easy. I booked my room months in advance for the wedding because I fell in love with the Ville de Frejus room and its French decor and vibes. Didn't want to lose it, so I booked right away. I traveled alone, and it was a perfect place to be/stay. It had a decent-sized bathroom and a queen-sized bed. I'm still obsessed with the blue and white pillows on the bed. I need to find some for myself. Included with your stay is a chef-made breakfast, which was divine. They have a small menu, but everything looks so good. It's simple and perfect. One day I got the quiche of the day, and the second day was a traditional breakfast. All rooms are upstairs, so prepare to carry your suitcase up. I only had a carry-on, so it was easy for me. My stay was peaceful and quiet, and I didn't have any issues with any other guest being too loud at any point. Since I was going to be at wedding festivities two nights in a row super late, I was worried about getting back into the house. Super easy set up for so. The doors get locked at 6 as the staff leaves for the night. There is a side entrance you can use to go in and out, with a keypad and a code provided at check-in. So even though I arrived at midnight, I was able to get in safely and reach my room. Loved this Inn and will definitely stay here again if I am in town. It's also walking distance to everything I went to the whole weekend. As well as the main area with all the shops and restaurants. Parking is street only, but I didn't have any issues. Highly recommend!!!

If you haven't tried Afghani cuisine you need to, and I'm not talking about kababs. Nothing wrong…read morewith kababs, I love those to but this place is something way more than that! We first discovered Humayun and his amazing cooking at the farmers market in Stafford last year. I couldn't pronounce most of the dishes and he took time to explain them and tell me his story. I am still learning how to pronounce the names of the dishes but I haven't had a single thing that didn't make my taste buds happy! When we came in we were greated promptly by the friendly staff, Christian made a point to come down from their amazing lounge/bar area upstairs to welcome us and make some recommendations. Humayun took time to come out of the kitchen to welcome us, he even remembered us from the farmer's market! He really is about the local community! Their menu changes with the seasons so they can use fresh locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. Today's menu was served tapas style, which was awesome because we were able to try several different dishes! I recommend checking them out on social media or their website for current menus. My son was with me and was skeptical when the first plate came out, like umm how am I going to get full Dad? By the time we finished he was stuffed! We had: -House chutnies with fresh naan -Spinach Borani an amazing dip I suppose you would call it? We ate it with the naan and some on the Qubeli Palaw as well -Salata fresh salad with house made dressing -Mantu delicious dumplings -Qubeli Palaw eat this! It will change your life! I can't explain it other than that! -Lamb Shank - my son's choice, he's a huge fan of lamb. Usually I find it too dry for my taste. I am now a huge fan of lamb too! Literally falling off the bone and so tender you cut it with your fork! The order the food was brought out added to the experience as well. I can only assume that was chef's choice because I don't know enough about food to pick what I should eat first. Truly felt like an elegant meal in a friendly home. They do have many other selections and desert. We were too full for more tonight but will be back soon for sure!

Simple Afghanistan food done well. Something uniquely different for the area. Try the chicken or…read morethe fish specifically.