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506 South Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
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Williams Cottage Inn
Ranked #1 of 12 Beach Haven B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
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Newtown, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Friendliest B&B experience at the shore”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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We knew we were in a welcoming environment as soon as we were greeted by Bette upon arrival, who was in the kitchen baking cookies. She and Merle exude their Midwestern friendliness and hospitality that we only experience when visiting family and friends in Iowa. (They are from South Dakota). We almost forgot we were still in New Jersey. Everyone staying at the inn seemed relaxed and happy, including the newlyweds from Allentown, who had wed on the beach that day. We stayed in the nicely appointed garden room, on the first floor, with its private porch off the room. The ocean is not visible from most of the B&B, but the beach is easily accessible one block away. Our only disappointment was that my husband and I hoped to bike along the bay, and the bikes were in various stages of disrepair with rusty and broken kick stands and seats. We were told they would be replaced in the spring. We would definitely stay at the Williams Cottage Inn next time we visit Long Beach Island and hope that Bette and Merle will still be the inn's managers..

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lambertville, NJ
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Absolutely Fantastic!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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We have stayed at quite a few bed and breakfasts, including some on the island, but the Williams Cottage Inn is ranked number one with reason. Bette and Merle are so generous and truly make you feel at home in their remarkable house. We stayed in the Asian room and absolutely loved the steam bath and the asian tub. The breakfast was just terrific and I can tell you that my girlfriend is a vegetarian and they really accommodated her. For those of you that are not vegetarian, I can tell you they serve the best bacon I've ever eaten. We have told so many people about our stay and we certainly will be back. Tom and Lu

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Allentown, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Romantic Wedding Venue”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
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My husband and I wanted to avoid the stress of planning a big wedding and we are so lucky we chose the Williams Cottage Inn for our wedding location! Bette and Merle were absolutely wonderful and catered to our every need. The inn is right by the water, so having a beach wedding was easy and stress-free. They took care of every detail from the officiant to the cake and the flowers. We stayed in the Dome room, which had the most lovely bathroom and breathtaking view of the ocean. Merle makes delicious and hearty breakfasts and the cookies that Bette makes are to die for. The entire inn is gorgeous and has been painstakingly restored to its original beauty with numerous antique furnishings throughout. We are definitely looking forward to going back again and again!

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hoboken, New Jersey
1 review
“Fabulous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

My boyfriend and I recently stayed at the Williams Cottage Inn and couldn't have been happier with our stay. The restored Victorian home was absolutely stunning and beautifully kept! Bette and Mearle, the inn keepers were amazing, as they made our stay very pleasurable.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pennington, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A Very Special Place with Great Innkeepers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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My husband and I recently stayed at the Williams Cottage Inn as we have a few times before, and we love this very special place! It is a beautifully restored Victorian building that has wonderfully decorated guest rooms which are very clean and lovely. We recently stayed in the Angel Room, and our favorite room that we have stayed in is the Dome Room with a fabulous ocean view and a fancy bathroom. Each room seems to be excellent in its own way though. The beds are very comfortable, and the bathrooms are amazing.

The breakfasts are gourmet and absolutely delicious! There is plenty of food and it is presented in a very appealing way. Everything just melts in your mouth! Afternoon snack is usually homemade cookies or bars, and there is coffee and tea available at all times.

The innkeepers, Betty and Merle, are kind, helpful and caring people. They tend to your needs and when you want privacy they respect that, too. They help make the inn a very special place. It is only a few houses from the beach which is picturesque. While there, we always enjoy seafood nearby and play miniature golf.

We have reservations to go back this year, and we plan to go back next year, too!!!!!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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