We just got back from a wonderful three night stay at the Carisbrooke and we had a GREAT time. I honestly didn't realize just how close to the beach the Inn is, but it literally took us about 10 seconds to reach the Boardwalk from our front door. From there it is about a 1-2 mile walk to reach the "Boardwalk proper," but what a beautiful walk it is! We stayed in the Oceanside Cottage, Room #9 (also known as "Falling Dunes"). The bed was SUPER comfortable (and it is HUGE), and the window AC unit did its job and then some. Probably some of the best sleep I've gotten in months. To be honest, the bathroom could have been a little bit bigger, but it served its purpose. The innkeepers did a great job of accommodating our late-night check in, which I am truly thankful for. It was nice having complimentary use of beach towels, chairs, and blankets, as this meant we didn't have to pack all of this and lug it up and down into our room. We only ate breakfast there on the day we checked out (as we slept in the other two days), but it was delicious - french toast with a lot of fruit and some amazing crispy bacon!
As an FYI - try Lisa's for breakfast/brunch/lunch - it is right around the corner from the Inn. Also check out the liquor store on the corner (handy for places that are BYOB). Domenico's down the street was always packed and impossible to score a reservation at, so you know it must be good. Also, our saving grace was a Wawa located 2 blocks from the Inn. We will definitely be going back to the Carisbrooke in the future!