My husband and I recently stayed at the Pitney House and had a great time. It is a unique historic home that is owned by a very nice person. The price was reasonable, especially on a Saturday night in July and it is located only a few minutes from Atlantic City. It is a great alternative to staying at the expensive hotels on the boardwalk and you also get breakfast! The breakfast served was a homemade muffin followed by the best french toast that I ever tasted! I am looking forward to staying there agin some time.

This is a building that was built in about 1840 (there is another attached building that was built in 1799) and restored in 1997. It was owned by it's namesake, who designed Atlantic City and arranged for the railroad to go there from Philadelphia. I think he stole the street names from the monopoly game. The owner is a really nice guy about 73 years old, and manages it with the occasional help of his daughters that live nearby. I kind of feel a little guilty writing this, buy the truth is the truth. The room we stayed in had one of the worst beds I've ever slept in. The mattress had a solid metal bar inside around the top edge of the bed, and was so worn that the top formed a deep V shape. Every time I got in I slid to the middle and had to climb back up towards the edge to keep from cruching my wife. The air conditioner was the kind that has the entire unit inside and just a hose for the condenser exhaust going out the window. That makes it very loud, as both parts of a regular window unit (indoor and outdoor) are inside the room. It's also very inefficient, as the unit uses previously cooled room air to cool the condenser. It was undersized, and was turned off when we left the room, so the room temperature was above 85 every time we came back in. The unit in our room didn't require a bucket for the condensate, it used the hot condenser air to move the water out the window vent. The one in my wife's brothers room shut off in the middle of the night because it's bucket was full, he had to empty it himself at 3:00 in the morning to get it to start again. In fairness, it was 100 degrees the days we were there. The TV is, at best, a 15" set, and even when the volume was all the way up it could not be heard above the noise made by the air conditioner. Sheets and such were very nice and clean, but things that should be done on a minimum weekly basis, such as mirrors and windows, hadn't been done in a long time, there was a grimy film on them.
Breakfast the first day consisted of a muffin (very good), a fresh fruit cup (also very good), and French toast with fresh fruit. I was told that the french toast was good by my wife, but since I don't care for French Toast I have to take her word.. The lack of protein in the breakfast was conspicuous, one would expect a little more at a B&B.
Breakfast the second day consisted of a muffin (very good), a fresh fruit cup (also very good), and French Toast , this time without the fresh fruit, but already drenched with real maple syrup. I The lack of protein in the breakfast was conspicuous, one would expect a little more at a B&B. Also a little repetitous. If you are diabetic I strongly suggest letting the owner know. This is the first time I've ever seen syrup applied by the "waiter" (owner), usually you get to put the amount you want or don't want on yourself.
Considering the fantastic, historic building this place has immense potential. I think it's simply a matter of needing a little more capitol investment, and that the owner is a little too senior to keep up with things. On the positive side, the room was only $119/day on the July 4th holiday, so one couldn't really expect too much.

not clean....I believe the B&B had boarders that lived upstairs.

My fiance and I decided to do something completely dif - out of the ordinary AC trip etc. This was our first experience at a BB - and I haveto tell you it was the first of what will be many. The min we came upon the Pitney House from the road we knew this was going to be a memorable time. Don our host and the proud owner of The Pitney House was just amazIng and accomodating. We needed wine glasses and a cork opener and he was just a phone call away - and it minutes he was there. The Victoria Room was so elegan. As soon as Don opened the door to our room it oozed romance. Almost instantly puts you in the mood for LOVE for those of you who are interested. BTW - the bed is beautiful - however, it squeaks quite a bit so if your shy there's always the floor lol
Breakfast was fir for a king. Egg souffle, fresh fruit and muffins to die for. It really felt like home away from home but, with a romantic twist.