I just returned from a lovely off-season weekend in Fire Island and my accommodations were charming…read moreand lovely. Visible from a distance, The Belvedere Guest House stands out in Cherry Grove -- a beautiful eclectic castle. The interior matches the exterior charm -- various hallways and staircases and corners to get lost in. The rooms are all different from each other -- each with its own unique theme. There are a variety of room options -- from single rooms with shared bathrooms -- to luxury rooms with balconies overlooking the bay. I stayed in what they call a standard room -- it was cozy with its own bathroom, mini-fridge, and television. It was steps from the pool and Jacuzzi. The pool is not heated, but of course the Jacuzzi is -- a great place to mingle and meet other guests. There is also an outdoor gym and an outdoor shower. I particularly enjoyed the top floor of the property -- accessible only through a spiral staircase -- its quiet and peaceful with an outdoor deck and stunning views of the bay. It's a good place to curl up and read a book, or get to know a new friend more intimately (as seems to be encouraged by the porn-playing television). The entire property is clothing optional, but at least on this off season weekend, it was far more leisurely than lascivious. And while the property is generally only open to men -- this weekend it was open to everyone. The Belvedere would be a great choice on these weekends for anyone who wants to unwind, relax, and just be themselves. My only very minor complaint was the heat in the room and property -- on a relatively cold weekend, it was a bit chilly throughout the property, and while my room did have heat, it wasn't quite enough to warm it up properly. But other than that, I found the room, as well as the property clean and well maintained. The staff was cordial and friendly, but not intrusive. And there was coffee/tea and breakfast-type muffins, danishes, etc. available in the morning. None of it is fancy, but this isn't a 5 star midtown Manhattan hotel - The Belvedere doesn't advertise itself that way. It's a guest house on Fire Island -- a very good one.

If you like eclectic this may be the place. Replete with water fountains, Greek heads, and gardens…read morethis likely old mansion is unique. Staff were super friendly and relaxed giving guest that island vibe. The guest house is well located and extenuates the community feel of Cherry Grove. There could be some updating and inside the rooms are fairly rustic (and you may have to walk out of your room to enter your bathroom), but that may be part of the charm.

Best little boutique hotel! The room was nice, the friendly other guest that stay here as well. The…read moreisland is magical and this place will make your experience that much better!! Beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, patio, dishes, stove, fridge... Plus they'll hold your bags on check out for a few hours so you can enjoy the rest of the island and their facilities like the community deck and beach shower. Will be back for a lifetime!

Just got back from a weekend at Dune Point and can't wait to return! We had the studio with private…read moredeck, and although small, it was perfect. The hotel provides chairs and umbrellas for the beach They were very accommodating and friendly making traveling with our pet a breeze. While you're here check out Cherry for lunch and Sandcastle for dinner. If you're coming from Manhattan, select the "getaways" option when you purchase your train tickets. For $32.50 you get R/T LIRR, shuttle and ferry tickets. Couldn't have been easier getting out to Fire Island.. can't wait to return!

Interesting architecture in fire island, a 9 room guest house with pool…read more Our garden level room was freezing with no way to turn off the AC. Management is pretty unknowledgeable about running the place, property maintenance was almost nonexistent. Hot water failure for a day with no notice from mgr's. Pool, however, is a bright spot .

We had such an awesome weekend here. The guesthouse is so nice, neat and organized. Thank you to…read moreall the staff for your hospitality. You guys made us feel so welcome. If the management could put Netflix in all of the guest rooms that would be AWESOME!

My friend and I just spent a beautiful, relaxing weekend at Pines Bluff Overlook. Our apartment was…read moreso warm and cozy. The shared living room kitchen area is also so warm and cozy and filled with natural light. Very nice amenities with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The pool area and jacuzzi with deck are just beautiful. The best part of our stay was meeting Eva, the house manager. She was so kind and welcoming. She provided everything we needed and made sure the place was spotless upon our arrival. She provided many helpful tips and shared interesting facts and history about the island. Thank you Eva, we hope to see you next season. Martin

Beautiful B&B!!! Not far from the ferry dock. The place is spectacular with beautiful views,…read moreamazing pool, snacks and wine. The manager is super nice and welcoming! Would definitely return on my next visit.

My friends were visiting me in Bay Shore and I set up a stay for them here last year and they…read moreabsolutely loved it! Liz the general manager was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating. The property itself is gorgeous and super cute (great Gilmore Girls/New England B&B vibes!!). The room was clean. My friends thought everything was super comfortable. Check-in was seamless. Breakfast was super tasty and fresh! Highly recommend!!

The property is professionally maintained and the room accommodations are wonderful; all nicely…read moreappointed. We have had three opportunities to stay at the Bay House and have never been disappointed by the service and hospitality. The morning breakfasts were absolutely scrumptious. They also are eager to accommodate any special food requests. Recently they hosted my sisters 70th Birthday party and it was perfectly managed and they made all her guests feel special. Eddie & Cindy

This is a very comfortable place to stay in the city if you don't need a traditional hotel with…read moreamenities. My room was large with two windows overlooking the garden. The bed was very comfortable. The only real negative was that the bathroom was downstairs. Because of Covid, guests aren't welcome to use the kitchen or dining room anymore, but there is a guest fridge if you want to keep something cold overnight, and the backyard garden was a nice spot to hang put and eat. The manager was welcoming and made sure I had what I needed. Location is great, and the cost is surprisingly affordable. There is a loft area above the bed, so I imagine it would be a great room for a small family.

Great time during my stay. Beautiful backyard. Perfect location. Friendly people…read more Tranquil and fun.

10 out of 10! I love RH guesthouse not only for the food it's the ambience, architecture and a…read moregreat place for people watching. I love to make reservations for brunch on the weekends. The menu is set up for everyone. From people who enjoy a light or healthy meal with green juice, fruit platter to a soulful meal with Swedish pancakes, crispy potatoes and bacon. If you want to be extravagant, caviar and top shelf champagne is on the menu. Okay! It's all around a vibe with excellent service.

The nicest dining experience I've ever had in NYC…read more The service was the biggest standout--such attentive service. The steak was incredible and every dish had incredible attention to detail.

Went here during a meeting in September…read more I used to live in CT, but had never been here, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. First of all, I drove to this place from Bradley airport in the middle of the night and got a little lost trying to find it. I drove right past it. My GPS was screaming at me to turn left, but from my rental car, it looked just like a school, but the Mercy Center is a bit farther off the road. So, be warned. Good thing that there's a lot of driveways to turn around in on that street (sorry if I woke you up, folks!). Anyway, I stayed here two nights. It's definitely not a resort or hotel, so don't go in thinking you'll get Four Seasons treatment. You'll need to make your own bed, and take off the sheets when you leave. Phone service and wifi were spotty at best in the rooms. I shared a room with two twin beds and an old-looking bathroom. Nothing was outright dirty, but the rooms were showing their age and there were ant traps in the bathroom. But, mamma mia, the water in the showers was hotter than the lakes in Hades! Damn! I almost burned my arms off. The kitchen in the house was decently appointed, our group was able to make tea and coffee in the morning without any issue. We did have lunch in the main center one day--not bad food, a number of choices: soup, a pasta dish, a fish dish, a salad/fruit bar, and a number of desserts. One of the soups was vegetarian, which was nice. Because it's set off the road, it's very quiet and I really found some good time to think there (and since the doggone wifi was a little wonky, what else was I going to do?). Not necessarily the best place for a work meeting, if you need the conveniences of technology, but definitely good for a spiritual retreat.

Funny that the word mercy is in the actual name of the company when there is no mercy being shown…read moreto the actual employees.