We can't say enough about how wonderful our visit to the 1661 Inn was. The location is just fabulous and the impeccable service of innkeeper Rita Draper and her staff made our stay even more enjoyable. Rita personally makes guests feel at home and we received a warm welcome from staffer Milos on arrival, while the dining room staff was very attentive and friendly. Milos kindly upgraded us from our original reservation at Dodge Cottage to the inn proper which was much appreciated.
The inn's location is a short walk from the ferry terminal (the inn will also provide a ride to/from the ferry), sitting on a bluff with a wonderful ocean view, and the not-to-be-missed family farm across the street has an impressive collection of exotic birds and animals (including a zedonk, a cross between a zebra and donkey - who knew!?). The farm also hosts North Light fiber studio, which creates and sells lovely natural yarns.
The inn itself is very well cared for, with nice landscaping. Our room was bright and cheerful with a great ocean view. The full breakfast buffet was served in an attractive dining area, and offered a wide variety of omelettes, pastries and cereals. Rita oversees the breakfast and makes sure every guest has a great start to their day.
Thanks, Rita, for a wonderful stay and we look forward to many return visits.