I have stayed at the Inn a total of 8 times, 3 nights each time, adding up to 24 peaceful, cozy nights. The staff has become an extended family to me, reliable and consistent (wish my family were so! LOL). My reasons for staying repeatedly are endless, but in a word, consistency. Jim, Mary and Helen were consistently warm, friendly... more

I have visited Old Saybrook area for the last 24 months for business and have stayed nearly every stay at Captain Stannard House. When I didn't for reasons of cost cutting, I always regretted it. Jim, Mary, and Helen make me feel like family every visit. They knew what I liked and had it ready for me every morning. At... more

With family in the Westbrook area of Connecticut, I have stayed at several other nice bed & breakfast inns in the last few years. The Captain Stannard is the first one to which I look forward to returning. Mary, Jim and Helen make a superb team, with genuine, welcoming hospitality in a first rate historic building. The rooms are traditional,... more

Seven of us traveled to Westbrook for a wedding at Capt Stannard House. MaryAnne, Jim and Helen treated us like royalty for the entire weekend. Breakfasts are fresh and gourmet with beautiul place settings; the rooms are each a little jewel with comfortable beds; coffee/decaf, tea, mulled cider, soft drinks always available. We will definately return! more

Just back from our annual fall weekend escape from NYC. This year we stayed at the Captain Stannard House and enjoyed it very much. My wife and I felt very much at home and enjoyed the generous public areas. We stayed in the Barque Daniel Webster room and found it clean, comfortable and quiet. The entire B&B is spotless and... more

This was our first stay at a B&B and for sure was the best decision we made for our 20th Anniversary. Mary, Helen and Jim were wonderful and their attention to detail was amazing! The Inn is absolutely beautiful not to mention the home made breakfasts and treats when you returned to your room. They are in a perfect location,... more

We found this place traveling from Boston to JFK. It was few days too late. Founding it earlier we would stay there for longer. Everything we needed was waiting for us. We could play pool drinking beer. Big tarace was open for long evening conversations. And breakfast - unusual for US, homemade and served like in five stars restaurant. Hopefully... more

Our stay at Captain Stannard House was wonderful - Jim, Mary & Helen did an outstanding job of being our hosts. We couldn;'t have asked for more. Our rooms were spotless and beautiful. Our family gathered from Friday until Sunday. We didn't have to go anywhere else. Our memories will be cherished for a long time. Not to mention wonderful... more

Mary and Jim Brewster know hw o make people feel good -- and look good! We co-chaired a Book Club Weekend at the Inn, and besides giving us the run of the house, they met every one's needs! The service breakfasts and accommodations were wonderful (the bed linens most luxurious),including wonderful public space for our 30 member group to gather...and... more