Tangier Island Hotel Tips by grandmaR

Hilda Crockett's Chesapeake House: Two Locations for the Season

This guest house is only open from 1 May to 31 October each year.

The guest house and restaurant were started in 1939 by Hilda Crockett (who is now deceased), and from 1974 until 2002 they were run by "Betty B", Hilda's daughter. The owners are now Denny and Glenna Crockett and Susan Crockett runs the B&B

Unique Qualities: There are 8 rooms furnished with antiques and collectibles. The price includes pick-up at the airport or dock.

We haven't stayed here, but we had dinner with folks that were staying here. There is an all-you-can-eat breakfast and a similar all-you-can-eat either lunch or dinner for the guests here, and non-guests can also eat the family style meal.

Comparison: about average

Other Contact: Off Season: 757 891-2497

Phone: 757 891-2331

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Website: http://esva.us/chesapeakehouse/

Sunset Inn Bed and Breakfast: A-Frame on Ridge

There are two bed and breakfasts on this side of the island. Shirley's is better known, but our tour driver (they have golf carts that seat 8 which take you on tour) also pointed out this one. She said it was the A-frame building, and I took a picture, but there was another golf cart on the bridge that blocked the view.

This establishment is open year round.

Unique Qualities: They have nine (9) cottages plus a Family Cottage and a Cottage Apartment available to Guest on a first come, first served basis.

Address: West Ridge Road

Comparison: about average

Directions: near the airport and beach

Phone: 757 891-2535

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://tangierislandsunset.com/inn/

Shirley's Bay View Inn: By the Airport

I have not stayed here, as we visited by boat. But I talked to a guy who normally stays here with his sons when he flies his private plane in.

We were told that this place was $90/night for a couple. It is listed in the AAA book, but is not recommended as it doesn't have the locking devices that is required.

There are 7 cottages and two rooms in the main house which was featured in the 1973 November issue of National Geographic.

Unique Qualities: Amenities:
Transportation to and from boat
Shirley's Full Breakfast
Homemade Rolls, Muffins & Jelly
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon, Sausage
Hash Browns
Cheese
Coffee and Juice

Private Bath
Refrigerator
Air Conditioning
Ceiling fans
Cable T.V w/HBO
Linens and towels
Porch

Address: Ridge Ave.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Shirley's is right by the airstrip, so is convenient for private pilots to fly in and stay here.

Phone: 757-891-2376

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Website: http://www.tangierisland.net/