Guests at this oceanfront inn, built to resemble an 1890s sea-captain's house, can't say enough about the impeccable personal service, beginning with its legendary gourmet breakfasts (dill scrambled eggs and French toast are among the crowd pleasers) and ending with social hour every evening with wine and hors d'oeuvres in the library. Oceanside units have great water views, albeit through disappointingly small windows, the Tradewinds Suite deemed the most romantic. A chair-lined porch offers everyone a chance to rock in ocean breezes, and on cold nights guests can cluster around the living-room fireplace. An adjacent cottage has additional rooms and a suite. Pros: beachfront location; hospitable staff; 24-hour desk attendant. Cons: pricey for a B&B; not all rooms are oceanfront; kids may be bored.
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