"I have enjoyed making one or two pilgrimages each year to The Bentley Inn in Bay Head, NJ, over the past 10 years, and each time I visit, I am reminded of what warm hospitality and comfortable amenities Glenn Kithcart and his wife, Janet, offer to guests who arrive at this quaint, seaside colonial inn. Glenn is the penultimate friendly innkeeper, striking just the right balance between offering his guests complete privacy and tranquility and yet at the same time always ready to help fulfill whatever requests a guest may have. There is not a lot missing, however, for the traveler who is seeking a short, weekend getaway, or family on vacation for a week, or else guests at a special event such as a retreat, wedding, or reunion: Glenn's friendly spirit; mastery in the kitchen; little extras such as home-baked goodies for guests each day and coffee, tea, water, and ice always available; an ample library of magazines, menus and videos; beach towels, chairs and badges (with beach access across the street); comfortable wooden loveseats on the inn’s wraparound porch; seats and tables on an airy, upstairs patio offering scenic views; free Internet access; bicycles; an outdoor shower; and free parking. All of this is provided at a value that is hard to beat. Come visit; you will be happy you did. --Lee Daniels "