Island Guest House Bed and Breakfast Inn

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful B&B. The inkeepers and staff made us feel warm and welcomed. Our first stay at a B&B. cant wait to go back!

It was our first Bed and breakfast, and we woulcn't have asked for anything more! Joanne and Mark were incredibly friendly and hospitable. The location was perfect. Walking distance from anything you could need on the island. The food and service were amazing, as well! Definately a place I recommend for anyone looking for a quiet weekend away, especially with a loved one!

cared for us like Royalty. Mark and Joanne are the best!

We just returned from our long weekend at the Island guest house in Beach Haven NJ. The house is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. The owners, Mark and Joanne were very accommodating and put up with our large crowd! I highly recommend this place!

Guest House, my husband and I decided to give it a go and so glad that we did! The Inn was comfortable and inviting but without all the frills and potpourri that I usually associate with B and B's. Mark and Joanne were the perfect hosts and attended to our every need. Five minutes after we arrived, we were sitting around her kitchen island drinking lemonade! Yet, quite intuitively, they knew when to chat and when to let us go off on our own. Each morning a homemade breakfast is served which can be enjoyed in their dining room, on the porch or in their lovely side yard. The homemade waffles and strawberries were divine! Joanne also serves some sort of afternoon "snack" -one day it was watermelon and cupcakes and the next day it was hot dogs and chips and watermelon. In an attempt to be a bit frugal, we opted for a room with a shared hall bath. the room itself was comfortable with a window ac unit and flat screen TV-although we never turned it on. Their is a sink in the room and with a fabulous outside shower we really only used the hall bath for the toilet. Seemed the we were the only ones using it, as I never saw another person go in or out. The room was comfortable but anything more then 2 or 3 nights would start feeling too snug. Perhaps one of the best things was the option to "extend " the day. By paying $10 per person, after the 11AM check out you could continue to use all parts of the Inn other then your room of course. So after we checked out, we still had the beach tags for our use, came back to use the bathroom and outdoor shower -for which Joanne provided towels- and enjoyed the afternoon hot dogs and fruit. This was a fantastic arrangement-and one, I believe, you can take advantage of if you arrive early in the day before check in. So, thank you Mark and Joanne for a wonderful stay! Janet and Michael

This Bed and Breakfast was perfect for our family reunion. Cozy quarters, great room service, delicious complementary breakfast, and wonderfully spacious patio for everyone to hang out. The service was outstanding - Joanne and Mark welcomed us with open arms to their establishment and really made us feel like family. This place is also only a few blocks from the beach - very convenient for small store shopping as well. I would definitely go back if I visited LBI again - two thumbs up!

The breakfasts here alone are worth the trip! Fantastic location, just a few short blocks from the beach and a great outside bar with live music. Joanne and Mark's hospitality is unsurpassable, and they have selected people to work with who are equally as wonderful. Extremely clean room and house, comfortable temperature, delicious food, easy parking. There's really no other option if you're going to LBI!

With a wonderful location, clean, comfortable rooms and friendly and welcoming proprietors, the Island Guesthouse is a delightful oasis in a sea of nearby strip motels and chain accommodation. Mark and Joanne, along with their lovely daughter Victoria, balance working hard to meet individual guests' needs while respecting the privacy and personal space occasionally too cloying at other Bed and Breakfasts. Breakfast served at the Inn is outstanding, with Joanne carefully supervising preparation and service to insure standards equivalent to finer resorts. In short, the Island Guesthouse is a wonderful destination and sure to please even the most discerning visitor.

We enjoyed our stay ant the Island Guest house. Mark and Joanne were great through the booking process and even though we had a small room it was clean and comfortable. Our 5 year old daughter enjoyed her stay as well. The location cannot be beat and the owners gave us lots of suggestions about where to eat and places to go. There is a lovely porch for reading or relaxing with an iced tea or a glass of wine. Our bed was comfortable and we had a good nights sleep, it is on a quite street. I think that it is worth it to spend $10 per person (after check-out) to use the beach badges/showers and get fresh towels... so you can add another day of beach before going home. Nice option.

Amazing B&B!! I highly recommend!! The food was delicious, and the service was great. They really made you feel at home.

I wish I was still at The Island Guest House.Gourmet Breakfast in the Garden, Romantic room with new double shower, immaculately clean, A/c, T.V. all one short block to the Beach!! Just park your car and you will want for nothing. It's all there; restaurants, Clam shacks,shopping,museums.

The Island Guest House boasts an atmosphere that is charming, warm, and simply inviting. Whether you want romance, a girls getaway, or family time....this B&B is the perfect choice! The innkeepers,along with their children and staff, are very warm people who always wear a smile and are available at any time to answer your inquiries.

This was a very cozy, well run, clean Inn. The food was fantastic!

We chose the Island Guest House B&B for a few reasons: price, private bath, and the impressive web sites. I have seen websites where the photographer was a GENIUS, because the pictures made a showplace out of a dump - this was NOT the case here - we liked what we saw on the web, and we very happy to see that the Island Guest House looked EXACTLY as it was pictured. The food was as good (if not better) than the web described, and the owners were very friendly and accommodating. This is a great, quaint place to stay and there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

At the first glance, we were disappointed as the guest house looked much larger on the website than in reality. Our room was B6 and the private bath was really not what we expected. It was a shower box in a little room with carpet and as we are both tall, we really needed time to adjust to the tight space. A real advantage of our room was the little deck, accessible from the bathroom, which we enjoyed after a day at the beach. The hospitality of the owners compensated the deficiencies of the room. The service was good and as guest you could feel the commitment of the owners to make this a special stay for their guests. The staff of the Inn was excellent, especially the women who served breakfast and surprised the guests with wonderful cakes during tea time, and this contributed a lot to the feeling that the Island Guest House was a nice place to stay.

We had a terrific 3 day stay at this inn. Excellent location, owners on site to be available should need anything, and the breakfasts were fantastic - very different each day.

We are so happy we "found" this place!! Mark and Joanne do everything possible to make you feel comfortable and at home. Everything is within walking distance. Breakfasts were freshly prepared each morning, and afternoon ice tea and home made sweets were set out after a "hard days work" on the beach! We will definatly stay here again.

The owners were very attentive and made the stay comfortable.

The place was clean, the room was good and the innkeepers were very hospitable. It was a solid place to stay.

Great rooms, price, food, hospitality and location. I'd recommend this place and plan to return there myself.

My wife and I visted LBI for a short midweek vaca. We have stayed at the Island Guest House in the past & always come back. Joanne & Mark are warm and great hosts doing just about everything to make your visit satisfying. You can't beat the location-beaches-restaurants-shopping. Rooms are comfortable and the breakfasts are the best. We recommend this spot for its overall value and friendlyness

The innkeepers Joanne and Mark run a terrific B&B. The breakfasts were delicious and the location is walking distance from all you need, yet remains very quiet.

We had a very nice anniversary weekend when we stayed at the Island Guest House in June of 2010. It was cozy, clean, the inn keepers were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious. I will definitely return to the Island Guest House soon.

I needed a destressor from my profession and found a great place to do just that! My 4 night stay was wonderful. Breakfast was delicious, hospitality excellent. The Inn adorable and comfortable. The local beach beautiful and very relaxing. What more could I ask for in a getaway ?!

we always enjoy such a lovely weekend whenever we stay @ the Island Guest House~ very warm and relaxing atmosphere!

Warm and friendly atmosphere. Delicious food, lovely room. Great getaway.

Island Guest House is just perfect for a quiet get-away, enjoying the beach, and being treated to sumptuous breakfasts and fun wine-tastings and in general, a good time. Joanne and Mark are super, as is their family who helps out at the inn. Lorrie and Deb are great in the kitchen and also very sweet. The inn is clean and the staff is efficient. What a great place to stay on LBI.

My girlfriend and I hade maid reservations for the Island Guest House about two months before our stay this past weekend. From the very begining the staff was very personal and willing to answer any and all of our questions in a timely fashion. When we arrived on the day of our trip, we were greeted with a warm smile and a courtesy gift bag. The house was beautiful and well maintained. The staff were extremely friendly and willing to talk to us. Their suggestions for places to eat and visit were spot on. Every morning came with some of the most delicious breakfast we have ever eaten. We loved the fact that every time we came in to the house after a long day on the beach there was always some kind of amazing baked good prepaired and waiting in the common room. We plan on booking another stay at the Island Guest House later this summer. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed at this inn many times. Great location and close to most everything. Friendly inn-keepers. Breakfast was great and ate outside in the sunshine every morning :)

Wonderful innkeepers, great location (least crowded beach block), and the best breakfast ever.

I have been coming to LBI for years. This was my first stay at a B&B on LBI. It was excellent! Mark and Joanne are great hosts. My boyfriend and I felt right at home. We were sad when Sunday afternoon came and we had to leave. We will definitely go back to the Island Guest House.

My husband and I were married on LBI in October of 2008. We had our reception at the Island Guest House and enjoyed a relaxing and magical wedding weekend there with our entire family. Joanne and Mark truly make you feel at home. They are both exceptionally kind, caring and friendly people, who really seem to enjoy what they do. The guest house itself is quaint, beautiful and always clean. It has that "charm" that so many of the historic homes on LBI have. Aside from looking great, the food is amazing. Joanne has a passion for cooking that is evident in the food she makes. Staying at the guest house is as comfortable as being at home-- only 100x better.

Loved this quaint b&b!! The courtyard is beautiful with flowers and water fountains that create a peaceful and serene experience - so relaxing!! The innkeepers are super friendly and pay attention to the guests and offer up a delicious breakfast!! The ambiance of this inn speaks for itself and cannot be compared to a regular dull hotel room. I would definitely stay here again!

Mark and Joanne are amazing hosts. This was the first getaway for my girlfriend and I, and needless to say she was thoroughly impressed.. We hold fond memories of the Island Guest House. - Richard Materazzi

Needed a room for one nite only- and was very pleasantly surprised with this INN. The hosts were wonderful. The room and facilities were splendid. The breakfast wAs the best.

I had a great time and I definitely recommend to stay here to have a great Breakfast and relax at the beach.

My 20th anniversary could of not been better. Loved this Inn! The owners are so down to earth and so nice,not to mention helpful! We will be back!

We discovered this hidden little gem last year (2009) after staying one night at a miserable Class C motel which billed itself as a "B & B" on the North end of LBI. We arrive on the IGH doorstep the following morning bags in hand and 3 kids in tow and the owners, Mark & Joanne Spulock were absolutely wonderful!! They rearranged some things and were able to accommodate all of including my mother-in-law who was visiting with us from England and we had just an amazing experience. Each day began with home-made breakfast either in large, warm kitchen of this friendly place with a chance to meet other guests and chat over delicious muffins, French Toast or eggs of our choice. Since then my wife and I have been back twice and I went there solo at the end of the season (late September of 2009) for a brief 3 day R & R. Most recently we visited IGH earlier this month (5/10) and Mark and Joanne were once again as gracious as ever and each time we come back there is something new or different about the place which keeps it always interesting yet extraordinarily comfortable. Rates are very reasonable and they will accommodate special requests to the extent they can. As they are fond of saying, "All you need to bring are some beach towels and good weather!!" The rest is supplied by this charming oasis of hospitality and friendship. Paul & Rachael Philadelphia, PA

Long weekend vacation for our 6 year old to see "Old Barney" Wonderful place! Would stay again! Thank you!

This inn is perfect! The rooms were very cozy, clean and well designed/decorated. The service was wonderful (the innkeepers are the sweetest people we ever met), and the breakfasts were absolutely delicious (the cheese blintzes are unbelievable)! It's location couldn't be any better, it's only a very short stroll to the awesome beaches, and it's location in town makes shopping and dinner a very easy walk as well. There is really no need to drive at all when your there, but for the adventurous couple, they offer a great bicycle built for two. We will certainly be going back for years to come, and we highly recommend this inn to anyone looking for the perfect getaway!