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Reviews of Island Guest House B&B

3 out of 5
Island Guest House B&B
207 3rd St., Beach Haven, NJ

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home but the rooms were a bit small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/10/13
Thank you Jeffrey for your review. We have different size rooms that satisfy all different budgets; small room for the budget conscience to large rooms with multiple beds for families. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

john L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the inn are the very nice! It was like the guests were vetted prior to their stay as EVERYONE was friendly, happy and outgoing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/9/14
John, Thank you very much for your review. We can't wait to have you visit us again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Close to beach!
We did not end up staying at Island Guest House due to some miscommunication with the owner. However, I am familiar with the location and the home and it is a beautiful place to stay and close to the beach and shops in Beach Haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/9/14
I'm not sure what the miscommunication was, but thank you for the review.

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/8/27
Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A stay I will remember for sure!
My stay with the island guest house was outstanding. As I arrived the staff greeted me with kindness and offered to help me carry my luggage to my room with care! The rooms were very clean and tidy! Breakfast was amazing. Joanne, Mark, , Victoria and staff were all very friendly and helpful with making my stay a pleasant one. They treat you like your apart of the family which is something I enjoyed. The bikes provided were a nice addition to my stay and I was able to get around town without a car to get to close by restaurants and other entertainment venues like the waterpark, and the golf course. Also the beach chairs, body boards provided, and water bottles (with refill water coolers around the inn) were a plus. The walk to the beach was less than a 5 minute walk there. Overall if your looking for a nice hotel nearby that’s budget friendly, clean and tidy, nearby restaurants/entertainment. and something pet friendly, I highly recommend the Island Guest House!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/8/22
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad that you enjoyed yourself. We can't wait to have you back.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/8/18
Thomas, Thank you so much for the review. We can't wait to have you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place, great location, close to beach and fun. family owned and nice staff, dogs are allowed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/8/16
Natasha, Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to having you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was cute. Location and staff were fabulous. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/8/10
Thank you so much for your kind words. We can't wait to have you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were newly weds and stayed with our large dog, and the owner, and his staff(family) could not have been more friendly, genuine and overall very professional. An adorable BnB that reminds me a lot of a Vermont but with more of the bells and whistles, meaning the breakfast was over the top, with available outdoor showers to hose off after the beach, with a cozy breakfast area, body boards, with beach chairs and bikes available to use for no extra charge. And everything was walking distance!! We will be back for sure. Great job! -Mr and Mrs. L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/7/26
Thank you very much for the kind words. We can't wait to have you visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, super close to everything, would definitely return here, breakfast was 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/7/5
Thank you for the wonderful review. We can't wait to have you return , when you are on your own personal vacation!.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/6/30
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself! Thank you very much for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/6/28
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find in the island. Amongst all the islands shiplap it's tough to know if you're looking at a Pizzeria, a Surfshop or a Home. I stumbled upon this in a search based on location and what a find. I went up strictly on business. Sole traveler and what I found was this was a perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. Ample sitting areas. Very quiet. Great food, endless coffee..endless. Then all topped off by a very nice staff and caring owners. Super clean. It is a historic home so if you are looking for posh or boojie, this is not that. If you are looking for a quaint, home away from home, authentic North East coastal. This is that place. It had a desk with ample light, and a chair so I could work in the room, but its not really that type of place. My job was 3 blocks away so this was perfect for specific needs. I'll visit again for a casual couples trip. Pet friendly, but I saw none.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/6/28
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredibly accommodating and friendly! The breakfasts were fresh and amazing every morning and the rooms were clean. Definitely would recommend this place to couples, people traveling alone, and even families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/6/28
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cozy B&B was perfect for our quick weekend away. Two blocks from the beach and in the heart of LBI, we loved every moment here. We checked in and the owner was so kind and friendly. The house smelled like fresh baked goods all weekend! It was such a joy and we cant wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on 2021/6/28
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, rustic but clean. Great family, very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Mark on 2020/8/23
Thank you for your review.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s a few things I was unhappy with about my stay at the Island Guest House B&B. I did not like that I booked my stay using the Expedia App,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Mark on 2020/8/23
Anonymous person, it is not our fault , The Island Guest House Bed and Breakfast, that you had to book your stay using an Expedia app. If you made your reservation directly from our website, and not Expedia, you wouldn't have needed Expedia's app. A 3 out of 5 is going to hurt us in the rankings and when somebody searches for lodging on LBI based on their rankings. Please revise your review and rating so it doesn't include your issues you had with Expedia to book your room, and only base it on your stay here at the Island Guest House Bed and Breakfast. Thank you, Mark Island Guest House B&B, "Voted the best Bed and Breakfast on LBI"

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Mark on 2020/8/14
Thank you for the 5 Star review!

10/10 Excellent

taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay! Joanne, Mark and Victoria were very hospitable. The food was great and plentiful. They are very accommodating. They have complimentary bikes for you to use and beach chairs as well! We had great day on the beach and even on our checkout day they made sure we were able to shower and shake our sand off even after our checkout time. We love it here and will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Mark on 2020/7/30
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed yourselves, and look forward to having you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location
Great location. Walkable to restaurants, boutiques, beach, entertainment. Fantastic home-cooked breakfast. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Mark on 2020/7/27
Deborah, thank you so much for the kind words. We work very hard to make your stay an enjoyable stay that you will never forget. Thank you, Mark, Joanne and Victoria

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Mark on 2019/9/24
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Mark on 2019/9/24
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners & staff are wonderful! Breakfast & teatime were amazing. They truly made owner stay pleasant! Bleach vwad a block & a half away from the B&B. I'd stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Joanne on 2019/8/29
Sounds like you meant the beach was a block and a half away from the B&B. That is correct! Thank you for taking the time to write, and we are glad we were able to add to your amazing experience!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Joanne on 2019/8/29
We are looking forward to making your next stay a 10 out of 10!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Mark on 2019/6/26
Thank you for the great review!

10/10 Excellent

Valkyrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Mark on 2019/6/21
We are glad to hear that you had a great stay here at the Island Guest House. Thank you so very much for the wonderful review.

10/10 Excellent

patricia, Monroe NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!!
Always great! We keep coming back. Everything about it.... Location, cleanliness, accommodations, kind, friendly family owned. Homemade breakfast every morning is beyond delicious. We feel right at home. Simply the "BEST"!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Jersey shore fix
Lovely historic B and B 2 blocks from the beach. The owners are welcoming and friendly. Beach chairs and badges are provided for the beach. The side garden is a pleasant place to eat a delicious breakfast. Lots of homemade goodies. But be aware that some rooms do not have private baths. Lots of restaurants near by including homemade ice cream shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Mark on 2018/9/6
Hi Connie and thank you for your comments. There is nothing to beware about. The rooms with shared bathrooms have sinks in the rooms and they share two bathrooms just like the bathroom in your house, NOT like a "locker room" shared. The pricing for rooms with a shared bathroom are considerable cheaper in price. Some of our guests love these rooms because they can still stay at our bed and breakfast with a great breakfast each day and all of the wonderful amenities. With their savings the can basically get their dinners for free each day at local restaurants within walking distance. The guests making reservations must read all of the rooms' details instead of booking by only looking at the cheapest price!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Mark on 2018/9/6
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Greg, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice bed and breakfast in a great location
Everything was top notch and the staff was always able and willing to help, even with our bags to our car after we checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Mark on 2018/7/5
Greg, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We try to go out of our way to make our guests' stays memorable. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feels like home
A wonderful place to stay with friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Mark on 2018/8/23
Tracy, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We try to go out of our way to make our guests' stays memorable. We look forward to seeing you in the future

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Newburgh NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and close to everything
Very relaxing and quiet. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Mark on 2018/8/23
Judy, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We try to go out of our way to make our guests' stays memorable. We look forward to seeing you in the future

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
The best thing about this place is the location . It is close to the beach as well as many restaurants. My room was very small, dated: breakfast was just ok. Would probably not stag there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room small. Pleasant shore stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't stay there.
Awful! Not very clean, felt like we were in an attic. Won't go there again. Price was outrageous. It was a business stay that was unexpected, and the only place we could find a room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Are you sure that you were at the Island Guest House B&B? We take pride in our B&B in how clean it is, the delicious breakfasts, and the friendly atmosphere. You should read our 5 star reviews all over the internet. Are you sure that you actually stayed here? I hope that you enjoyed all of the amenities of the Bed & Breakfast..full homemade breakfast, Margueritaville bikes, new Tommy Bahama beach chairs, beach badges, great WIFI all in the center of Beach Haven's resort town and right down the street from the beach. Of course we offer many rooms with private baths, his and her showers, 2 bedroom suites, and private balconies, so choose one with the amenities and budget you prefer!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice B&B
Very quaint B&B in an excellent location and a very accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Mark on 2017/8/12
Thank you so very much for your kind words. It's words like that, that makes us enjoy being innkeepers.