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D.W.'s Oceanside Inn
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  • Inn Details

    The OCEANSIDE overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and its beautiful sandy beaches. The interior has been completely renovated and is immaculately maintained. All common areas as well as the guest bedrooms reflect the owner's special attention to detail. Each of the ten rooms is tastefully and individually decorated, many with period antiques and all with private modern baths. Lofty ceilings, Oriental carpets, braided rugs, hand-screened wallpapers and an eclectic mix of fine furnishings, paintings. Skip & Deb were honored as the NH INNKEEPERS OF THE YEAR for 2006 from the NH Lodging & Restaurant Association.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    In addition to running the Inn, both Skip & Debbie are real estate brokers. Skip previously worked as a freestyle skiing coach in Vermont. Debbie grew up in South Dakota and moved East after college.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Other Pets: no pets

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Beach chairs and towels provided.

    • Fridge available on lower level for guest use.

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  • Oceanfront Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$235

    Deluxe Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $160/$210

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nites min. during In-Season & on wkends. 1-nite if avail. on walk-in basis.

    • Deposit amount required: Yes-25% or 1 night's lodging, whichever is greater.

    • Cancellations: Deposit refunds for rooms will be made promptly and in full, less a $30.00 service charge per room, when cancellation is received at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. For short notice cancellations, we will made every effort to re-rent the room and will rebate all but whatever sum represents our financial loss.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Self-service bar on back deck.

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • 3-5 Days Stay-Discount % approx.-see website
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 3

    • 6+ Days Stay-Discount % approx.-see website
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 6

    • After Sept. 11 & prior to June 24
      Percent off: 20%

    • Mid-week (2 nights)-Discount% approx.-see website
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Choice off Menu

    • Time Served: 8AM - 9:15 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Hampton

    • Hampton Beach

    • New England

    • New Hampshire

    • Seacoast

    • Southern New Hampshire

    • Beachside

    • Oceanside

    City

    • Boston

    • Distance to city: 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Interstate 95 North or South take Exit 2. Follow Rt. 101 East to the very end (4 miles+)until you see the ocean. Cross over Rt.1A(a divided road with parking in the middle). Take a left on Ocean Blvd.(aka Rt. 1A). Drive along the ocean about 2 blocks. Go past left turn for Rt. 101W (you will actually pass the front of the Inn ). Take next left through middle parking area & another left so you are heading south again. Inn is now on your right just past Lighthouse Convenience Store & Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Pull up along curb in front to register. Ring front door bell.

    Airport

    • Manchester, NH (MHT) 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Manchester, NH. take Rt. 101 East & follow directions to Property. From Logan Airport in Boston, MA take I95 north & follow directions to Property.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Historic communities of Portsmouth, NH and Newburyport, MA. within 15 minutes.

    • Outlet Stores

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Para-Sailing, Whale Watching, Deep Sea Fishing, Cruises to Islands.

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

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    Inhospitality Plus

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The front door is always kept locked. After two rings on the bell, a less than hospitable woman allowed me in and wasted no time in rattling off the rules of the house. No coolers in rooms; they are to be stored in basement. Guests must exit/enter inn from basement bulkhead when going to/returning from beach, and must shower down there before returning to main floors. Special key is required for returns after 11PM. Room keys must be placed in open mail slot when leaving the premises, so innkeepers know at all times whether you are on or off site. And incredibly, NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS are allowed within the confines [my word] of the inn at any time. The last we learned only after casually mentioning that adult children would be meeting us there to join us for dinner. Too late [and too embarrassing] to notify them otherwise, we had them wait for us on an outside porch while we dressed, only to be summoned by the same woman, and reprimanded by her within earshot of our guests. She ranted that she would be fired by the innkeeper if he learned of our infraction. I assured her that we would be leaving for dinner shortly, yet she left in a huff. When we returned to our room after dinner, we noticed a sign on the porch door that read, “Sorry, but this door has been broken....” the equivalent to a parents’ scolding or “I told you so.” A loosened screw in the handle was easily fixed by us, and the note removed. By far the worst experience I have ever had at an inn, completely inhibiting my ability to relax, despite the civil treatment by the actual inn keepers on the days that remained. On a positive note, breakfasts were simple, but good, though only served until 9:15 AM.

    Innkeeper Response
    We felt badly that this person was so upset with our house rules and we did email & apologize to her as apparently she didn't understand that we have good reasons for these rules which is why we always try to explain everything when guests first check-in. Most guests realize it is standard policy for small B&B's and even for many hotels that unregistered friends/family of guests are not allowed inside without special permission. This is our home & most guests really appreciate the quiet atmosphere we try to maintain for their comfort. Most understand that means no unregistered friends or family of guests in the rooms or using the common areas as that would mean the registered guests cannot use them...which is exactly what happened this time. We do keep our front door locked for security reasons and all guests are told this in the confirmation email they receive when they reserve a room. They are also told in advance that we lock our doors at 11PM for their safety & to maintain a quiet atmosphere, and again, most guests really appreciate knowing this. We really hope that anyone reading this review will understand that our policies are put in place for their quiet enjoyment of our facilites.

    - D. Windemiller (innkeeper)

    The Oceanside Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I wanted a peaceful escape with a friend, my mother. We stayed at the Oceanside Inn and absolutely enjoyed ourselves. Entering the Inn was like entering a world far away because the beauty and serene environment took us away onto a plain where we found ourselves refreshed from the hustle and bustle of the fast pace world. Everything was just perfect from the decor, the cleanliness and at breakfast, the presentation of the food was picture perfect. We had a wonderful time and would recommend Oceanside Inn to everyone who needs to get away and soak up the beauty of the ocean and the beauty of the Inn. It is a great combination and the service was superb! Julieann Pagliarulo

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