The location could not be beat, just a few steps from the ferry dock! Ann, owner/hostess, was most welcoming and checked us in early. The bed was comfortable, place was clean. We enjoyed the easy going and gracious atmosphere of the the place as a whole. However, the place is a parallel to a beloved aged auntie: overly perfumed, creaking under the array of outdated and tatty accoutrements, a little too self absorbed in its former glory, and a victim of aging. The stair cases are as steep as the hallways are narrow, so try to get a first floor room, and for heaven’s sake, don’t sling your Cary-all over your shoulder, you could take out some of the decor! Every nook and corner is stuffed with chachkies, and while I know that many in the B & B crown love this sort of thing, it made my head spin. A good declutter, removal of a third of the anything-but-comfortable Victorian furniture, and swapping out the florals for *****es and solids would be my suggestion, but again, my tastes are entirely my own. This place serves food, but the wine service features less than extraordinary fare, is therefore a gesture and not anything that would cause me to forgo appetizers at any of the great dining options in New Shoreham. The women in the kitchen serving breakfast are lovely, but don’t expect a great spread; some of the pastries are a little dried out, there is no sausage or bacon. Would I recommend The Blue Dory Inn to others? Sure, it’s very sweet and the staff is welcoming and accommodating. The price is steep, but I suppose in line with other offerings in the area.
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