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Leith Hall Historic Seashore Inn
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This is the formal parlor decorated in 1880s Anglo-Japanese style with Eastlake furniture and featuring a Victorian cabinet grand piano. Off the parlor is a little library with books, DVDs and VCR tapes to be enjoyed by our guests. The library also has a buffet with an ice maker and refreshments available 24 hours/day.
The Audubon Suite First Floor The Audubon Suite sitting room features bird murals and Audubon prints on the walls. It includes a Victorian fireplace, an Eastlake parlor table and chairs, and cable TV & DVD player. The Bedroom has a queen size brass bed as well as an American Empire mahogany dresser and mirror. It features Victorian pictures of angels and cupids and is painted to look like a striped tent on a tropical beach. The Magnolia Bedroom features Magnolia blossoms on the painted ceiling, a Magnolia wallpaper border, and a 1880's dresser and armoire. It has two Victorian twin beds. The Audubon Suite's private bathroom has a whirlpool tub with a shower over it. The suite has A/C and has a private entrance off the porch. Price is for 2 people, for each additional person (up to 4 total), add $25/night per person.
The Iris Room First Floor The Iris Room was originally the front parlor of the house. It is our biggest room with a very elaborate 1880's ceiling paper and wallpaper with irises in it. It features a king size cast iron bed, cable TV & VCR, an easy chair, rocker, and a marble topped Eastlake dresser. It is air conditioned and has a private bathroom with shower.
The Highland Room Second Floor • Ocean View The Highland Room features murals of the Scottish Highlands on the walls and little Scottish angels on the ceiling. It contains a queen size bed, cable TV & VCR, a day bed and a small refrigerator, as well as an 1880's dresser, 1880's tables and a corner chair. The Highland Room is air conditioned and has a private bathroom with shower.
The Checkerboard Room Third Floor • Ocean View The Checkerboard Room displays an 1880's geometric wallpaper border and stenciling. It includes a queen size brass bed with a half canopy over it, cable TV & DVD player, a turn of the century oak dresser with owl-head pulls, an Art Nouveau armoire and a Craftsman stlye rocker and easy chair. The Checkerboard Room also has an Ocean View that you can see when you sit up in bed, and has A/C. The bathroom for the Checkerboard Room is private and only used by that room, but is down the hall (it can be kept locked with the room key).
The Empire Room Second Floor • Ocean View The Empire Room is furnished with American-Empire furniture (1815-1859) and features a queen size mahogany sleigh bed topped by a canopy. It includes a 1893 wallpaper border, stenciling, marbleizing and is painted a Victorian color called "Ashes of Roses". The Empire Room is air conditioned, has cable TV & VCR, and has a private bath which contains a shower.
The Celebrity Room Third Floor • Ocean View The Celebrity Room features a tall wooden 1880's queen size bed with a half-canopy over it. It is decorated with lots of pictures of 1880's celebrities including Caruse, Oscar Wilde and Sarah Bernhardt. It also contains a Victorian armoire and a "gentleman's dresser". The Celebrity room is air conditioned, has cable TV & DVD player, has an Ocean View, and a private bathroom with shower
The Turkish Suite Second Floor • Ocean View The Turkish Suite is the whole front of the house on the second floor. It has a large bedroom with a king size brass and iron bed topped by a half canopy. The room is decorated in 1880's Exotic Revival Style featuring peacock feather fans, Middle-Eastern pictures and statues, fezzes and photographs. It is separated by an archway from a smaller sitting room with a sofa, table, cable TV & DVD/VCR and a small refrigerator. The suite has A/C and has a private bath with whirlpool tub (shower over it).
The Maple Leaf Suite Third Floor • Ocean View The Maple Leaf Suite forms the whole front of the house on the third floor. The sitting room features a Victorian style fireplace, cable TV & DVD/VCR, and a small refrigerator. It is decorated with elaborate 1880's ceiling paper and stenciling. The bedroom has a wooden 4-poster queen size bed. You have a view of the ocean when you sit up in bed. It has an 1880's marble topped dresser and armoire, as well as Pre-Raphaelite pictures and family photos. The Maple Leaf Suite is air conditioned and includes a private bathroom with shower.
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Nightly Rate
$95 - $295
, - Reviews 23
- Rooms 8
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
22 Ocean St
Cape May, NJ 08204-2412
USA - Phone+1-609-884-1934
- Toll free+1-877-884-1400
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Ocean views, large porch with rocking chairs, Restored 1880s Victorian, near beach and shops, delicious breakfast & afternoon refreshments
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 23 Reviews
4.4 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 5
5 out of 5A stellar B&B
April 03, 2013
Leith Hall is an absolutely wonderful B&B! The decor is fantastic, breakfast was superb, location excellent, but the best thing that Leith Hall has going for it is Susan and Elan. They are so friendly and so knowledgeable about almost everything and such a pleasure to chat with. Afternoon tea was a great hit with Elan's homemade goodies. My particular favorite were the chocolate-blackberry crumble bars. We were particularly fortunate that one of the other guests, marvelous pianist, played during tea.
4.8 out of 5Great location, friendly innkeepers.
January 02, 2013
This is a wonderful and reasonably priced B&B to stay at. We stay in Cape May for several days every year right after Christmas. Both Susan and Elan were easy to talk to and very gracious hosts. Can't say enough about both the breakfasts as well as the Tea time goodies. Although my wife and I stay in different B&B's every year, we are considering coming back to the Leith Hall again. The location is terrific for strolls to the beach or to the Washington Street Mall.
4.8 out of 5Wonderful place!
September 24, 2012
We booked this accommodation over the phone as we had trouble booking other hotels over the Internet. We forgot to mention our toddler as we take a pack and play and it normally makes no difference - we didn't see the Internet requests for children 12 years and over welcome!!! As you can imagine our horror when we arrived to hear that they don't usually accommodate young children! The owners were fantastic and made us so welcome and luckily the other guest were also very understanding. We were so grateful! The hotel is in a fantastic position. Close to the Main Street and the beach is over the road. Personal touches like beach towels, deck chairs and a hot running outside shower that are for guests use anytime was lovely. The rooms we had were beautiful with delightful sea views. Breakfast was delicious and something different every day. The owners were extremely friendly and made time to ensure each guest was having a nice time and if they needed anything. Overall a fantastic experience once we got over our embarrassing mistake! Would definitely recommend!
5 out of 5Great Time
September 12, 2012
The wife and I spent a very enjoyable time at the Leith Hall Inn, the food was pleasant to eat and the service was outstanding. We have stayed at lots of hotels, but you can't get the service or food at these places. If your going to Cape May, I highly suggest staying at the Leith Hall Inn! Also the people that you meet there are very nice to talk too as well.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Elan & Susan Zingman-Leith
Innkeepers Description:
Antiques, preservation, history
The innkeepers speak:
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Yiddish
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English
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French
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Nightly Rate
$95 - $295
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$95 - $295
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 2:00pm Check Out: 11:00am
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Minimum Stay: varies between 1 to 3 nights
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Deposit Amount Required: For one night stays, the entire amount is due in advance. For longer stays, 50% of the entire amount is due in advance and applied to your entire stay.
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Cancellations: If you cancel or shorten your reservation more than 2 weeks in advance of your arrival, we will return your deposit minus a $30.00 processing fee. Half of your deposit will be returned if you cancel or shorten your reservation 8 to 14 days in advance. Sorry, your deposit is not refundable if you cancel or shorten your reservation within a week of your expected arrival.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: age 12 and older
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Extended Stay (not in August)
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$95 - $295
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 23 Reviews
4.4 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
5 out of 5A stellar B&B
April 03, 2013
Leith Hall is an absolutely wonderful B&B! The decor is fantastic, breakfast was superb, location excellent, but the best thing that Leith Hall has going for it is Susan and Elan. They are so friendly and so knowledgeable about almost everything and such a pleasure to chat with. Afternoon tea was a great hit with Elan's homemade goodies. My particular favorite were the chocolate-blackberry crumble bars. We were particularly fortunate that one of the other guests, marvelous pianist, played during tea.
4.8 out of 5Great location, friendly innkeepers.
January 02, 2013
This is a wonderful and reasonably priced B&B to stay at. We stay in Cape May for several days every year right after Christmas. Both Susan and Elan were easy to talk to and very gracious hosts. Can't say enough about both the breakfasts as well as the Tea time goodies. Although my wife and I stay in different B&B's every year, we are considering coming back to the Leith Hall again. The location is terrific for strolls to the beach or to the Washington Street Mall.
4.8 out of 5Wonderful place!
September 24, 2012
We booked this accommodation over the phone as we had trouble booking other hotels over the Internet. We forgot to mention our toddler as we take a pack and play and it normally makes no difference - we didn't see the Internet requests for children 12 years and over welcome!!! As you can imagine our horror when we arrived to hear that they don't usually accommodate young children! The owners were fantastic and made us so welcome and luckily the other guest were also very understanding. We were so grateful! The hotel is in a fantastic position. Close to the Main Street and the beach is over the road. Personal touches like beach towels, deck chairs and a hot running outside shower that are for guests use anytime was lovely. The rooms we had were beautiful with delightful sea views. Breakfast was delicious and something different every day. The owners were extremely friendly and made time to ensure each guest was having a nice time and if they needed anything. Overall a fantastic experience once we got over our embarrassing mistake! Would definitely recommend!
5 out of 5Great Time
September 12, 2012
The wife and I spent a very enjoyable time at the Leith Hall Inn, the food was pleasant to eat and the service was outstanding. We have stayed at lots of hotels, but you can't get the service or food at these places. If your going to Cape May, I highly suggest staying at the Leith Hall Inn! Also the people that you meet there are very nice to talk too as well.
4.8 out of 5Great historic house; Great hosts
August 12, 2012
This bed and breakfast is one block off the ocean and we had ocean views from our upper floor bedroom. Stayed in the Maple Leaf room which was clean, comfortable and quiet. It had a separate sitting room with a fireplace, tv and mini fridge and it also had its own private bathroom. Susan and Élan, the owners, could not have been more gracious. There was a delicious hot breakfast each morning and drinks and treats on the porch each afternoon during tea time. There were beach towels and beach chairs to borrow as well. Overall, it was a wonderful stay - just wish we had stayed longer!
4.4 out of 5A wonderful inn close to everything
July 09, 2012
I happened across Leith Hall when searching for an in near the beach and near the Washington Mall. We stayed for only one night, and I was very sad to leave as early as I did. Susan checked us in much earlier than the stated check-in time, giving us a thorough description of the inn, the town, and the meals. In conversation, it came up that Elon had been involved in the renovation and administration of the Physick house, which added another great experience to the trip. We stayed in the Celebrity room. All in all, our room was small but well appointed. The air conditioning was sufficient to keep the room cool during 100 degree heat. The location was within walking distance to most of the town. Afternoon tea was a refreshing treat that we did not expect (Elon's homemade baked goods were brilliant!). The challah french toast in the morning was fluffy and flavorful. I was stunned by the decor, thrilled with the food, and charmed by the innkeepers. I would absolutely return.
4.6 out of 5Superb Innkeepers-Excellent Service-Great Accommodations
June 22, 2012
To say that Susan and Elan are superb innkeepers is, indeed, an understatement as they certainly went out of their way to be helpful. The food, accommodations, and service were definitely beyond reproach, and both Susan and Elan were constantly attentive to their guests' needs. Highly recommended and hope to return there soon!
5 out of 5Friendly, authentic, good location in Cape May
June 17, 2012
We have stayed there for 23 years because the Victorian era is authentically and beautifully represented, Susan and Elan truly enjoy being hosts and the food is delicious and they are one block from the beach.
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Location
Location Type
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Beachside
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Oceanside
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Small town
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Wine country
City - Atlantic City
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Distance to city: 38 miles
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Directions to property:
Atlantic City Expressway West to Garden State Parkway South to Cape May. Lafayette Street to Ocean Street. Turn left onto Ocean Street and take almost to the beach. Last Victorian house on the righthand side (1/2 block from the ocean)
Airport
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Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) 40 miles
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Directions to property:
Atlantic City Expressway East to Garden State Parkway South to Cape May
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Kayaking
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Walking tours
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Lighthouse tours
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Trolley Tours
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Theater
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House & Museum tours
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Sailing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Tennis courts
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Tennis racket rental
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Video Arcade
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Water sports
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Inn
Property highlights
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casual atmosphere
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friendly & helpful staff
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Antiques/decor
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Gourmet food
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Board games
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Internet Service
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Library
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Piano
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Telephone
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Videos
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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VCR
Other
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24 hr pantry area with beverages and ice
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small VCR tapes/DVD library at no charge
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On-site limited parking
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Beach towels and chairs
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ocean views and large porch
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iron, ironing board & hairdryers
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 8:30-10:00
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Serving Location: parlor,porch
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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cakes & cookies at tea
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sherry in parlor
Recipes
Dessert
Devil's Food Cake
Serves: 0 -
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