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A COVID Safe retreat this Winter/Spring/Summer

November 21, 2020 By Greg & Lori

Due to COVID-19 there have been some changes around the Inn. The good news is we plan on remaining open in the safest way possible! Please take the time to read our latest update. 

Guest Rooms and Suites: 

The Bayside Suite

The Bayside Suite has always been our most popular suite, but since re-opening June 1, 2020 it has been almost constantly booked. This suite is ideal for a remote getaway with private entrance and porch, open floorplan, big screen TV with cable and free Netflix, designer electric fireplace, deluxe whirlpool tub for two with waterfall, lights, and multiple jets, and small kitchen area ideal for meal preparation. This suite also has a private waterfront patio area with gas grill, firepit, patio seating, and patio heater for those colder nights. 

Guests staying in the Bayside Suite will have access to main house, as well as access to all outside areas such as our private dock, gaming areas that include Bocce court, cornhole, horseshoe pit, new disk golf practice baskets, our kayaks and canoe. The Bayside suite is still available for online booking. Please contact us directly to enquire about special rates for stays 3 days or longer. 

East River Suite & The Chesapeake Suite

After receiving feedback that guests appreciated a “safe space” with separate entrance where they could prepare simple meals and enjoy a private waterfront patio area, we were inspired to make a few changes to our other 2 suites: The Chesapeake Suite and The East River Suite. 

Kitchenettes Now in Suites

East River Suite
The Chesapeake Room
East River Suite

We have added small kitchenette units to both Chesapeake Suite and East River Suite, that have a mini fridge/freezer, sink, small prep area and 2 stovetop burners as well storage for cookware, dishes, utensils, etc. Basic spices are also stocked as well as a small microwave and Keurig coffee maker with regular and decaf coffee pods.  The kitchenette units are in the sitting room areas of each suite, where we have also added 43” smart TVs with free YouTubeTV for streaming live network shows, sports, movies, etc. Log into your personal Amazon or Netflix accounts to stream shows as well if you like. In the closet area of sitting rooms, you will also find a rolling table unit for two with stools for dining or setting up your laptop to work or attend meetings with our free high-speed internet. 

Private Patios

Just around the back of the suites, we have added private waterfront patio areas to each suite with gas grill for cooking up some delicious steaks or local seafood, a gas firepit with rocker swivel chairs for enjoying a glass of wine at sunset or observing the wildlife along our quiet creek, and a propane patio heater to stay extra toasty while hanging outside. Guests staying in the suites will still have access to main house and to all outside areas such as our private dock, gaming areas that include Bocce court, cornhole, horseshoe pit, and new disc golf practice baskets as well as kayaks and canoe. 

Both the Chesapeake Suite and East River Suite are still available for online booking. Please contact us directly to enquire about special rates for stays 3 days or longer. 

The Tabbs Room

Since that room is a little smaller, it was harder to make it more “self-sufficient”, but we did add a 32” Smart TV with free YouTube TV for streaming live network shows, sports, movies, etc. Log into your personal Amazon or Netflix accounts to stream shows as well if you like. We also added a small microwave in addition to the mini fridge and Keurig coffee maker already in the room. For a really nice price you can book it to add some friends or family members to your “Pod” staying either in one of the suites or the main house.

Guests staying in the Tabbs Room will have access to main house and to all outside areas such as our private dock, gaming areas that include Bocce court, cornhole, horseshoe pit, and new disc golf practice baskets as well as kayaks and canoe.

Please check online or contact us via email or phone to enquire about pricing and availability.

BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is served in the Main House where we have spaced the indoor dining to be socially-distanced. On days when the weather is nice, guest also have the option of dining on the screened in porch, patio, or picnic benches. There is also the option of pick up your breakfast and take it back to your rooms. All these options are to ensure that everyone has an option that they are comfortable with. More information of breakfast here.

CHECK IN: 

Guest will still have the option of doing self-check but we are more than happy to greet you and show you around if you would like. Please contact us for the latest information on dining opportunities in town as well as suggestions for outdoor activities. We do ask that guest continue to wear mask in the Main House but it is at your own discretion in outdoor public areas.  

ENHANCED CLEANING: 

We have partnered with EcoLab for advanced training and the best commercial disinfecting product currently available and proven to destroy the COVID-19 virus as well as all other common viruses within 45 seconds of contact. Please see all our enhanced cleaning protocols below:

~As soon as guests leave, room will be aired out for several hours as well as completely sprayed with commercial disinfectant and left for an hour longer.

~ALL linens including sheets, blankets, mattress covers, pillow protectors and pillowcases, towels, will then be removed and laundered in hot water and dried in180 degree dryer to kill bacteria and virus.

~ALL glassware, coffee mugs, reusable glass water bottles, etc. will be replaced with fresh and sanitized dishware weather it appeared that they were used or not.

~After thorough cleaning with commercial disinfectant, room will then once again be sanitized with commercial grade disinfectants afterwards on all room surfaces, furniture, fabrics, floors as well as all “touch points” such as light switches, doorknobs, remotes, faucet handles, etc. on our way out of room.

~As also recommended by CDC, our Daily Housekeeping/straightening will be optional to minimize contact. We are more than happy to provide this service, please let us know during check-in or at breakfast.

~Extra blankets, towels, and other supplies will be easily accessible by guests on upon request. Any trash or recycling can be left outside along with any dirty dishes for us to pick up after breakfast hours.

~Trash and recycling receptacles are also located on kitchen side of main house of Inn.

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