Policies

A 50% before tax deposit is taken upon booking to secure your reservation. The final balance is due 3 days prior to your arrival and will be charged to the card on file unless you reach out to us earlier to change payment.

Inn rates are based on double occupancy. Please be sure to confirm your accommodations if you are traveling with more than two guests. There is an additional $30 per night fee for each additional person.

Absolutely No Smoking inside or on porches; however designated outdoor smoking areas are available. There is a $350 fee for anyone found smoking inside.

Children of all ages are welcome at the Blue Dory Inn and in all Cottages. Pets are welcome in some rooms in Blue Dory and all cottages. Where pets are welcome there is a $30 per pet per night fee.

The Avonlea is happy to accommodate children over the age of 16. There are no pets permitted in this facility.

Nightly minimums vary by season, holidays, and availability. There is a standard 2 night minimum Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day weekend. The holiday weekends have a 3 night minimum. Off-season does not have a nightly minimum with the exception of some weekends.

Whitestone Cottage is a 3 night minimum year round.

Pets are allowed at all of our Cottages, as well as Avalon, Arabelline, Arabella, and Rosewind in the Blue Dory. There is a $30/night per pet.

• Pets are permitted on the beach; however, it is best that they be on a leash.
• Please clean up after your pet for the enjoyment of all.
• Please make sure that your pet is properly vaccinated.
• A hose is available on the south side of the Blue Dory to wash your pet off.
• Pet blankets will be provided to protect furnishings.
• We ask that you not leave your pet unattended in the room.

All cancellations or reservation change requests must be communicated via email to: [email protected]

Peak season (May 22 – Oct 12): If you cancel at least 30 days prior, we will extend a refund of your deposit less a 10% cancellation fee. If you must cancel with less than 30 days notice, we will extend a credit less a 20% cancellation fee, valid for 2 years. If you cancel 3 days or less, your balance will be paid in full (100% cancellation fee).

Off-season (Oct 13 – May 27): The required notice is 14 days and the same policy applies.

We do not offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or early departures.

A 90 day cancellation notice is required on whole house bookings and for holidays and special events.

Check-in: 3:00 PM. If arriving after 7:00 PM, please call to make arrangements. You may drop off bags prior to check-in.

Check-out: 11:00 AM. You are welcome to leave your bags with us until your scheduled ferry.

Check-in for the Blue Dory Inn and cottage rentals: 61 Dodge St.

Check-In for the Avonlea, Jewel of the Sea: 597 Corn Neck Rd.

Early coffee is served daily at 7:15. Breakfast is 8am-10am, served buffet style with a daily hot dish, baked goods, fresh fruit and more. Breakfast is not included for Whitestone Cottage.

Afternoon wine, lemonade, cheese, snacks and our famous Barnacle cookies are served every day at 5pm-6pm.