I stayed 4 nights in the first week of January. Just about everything was ideal for me. Indoor corridors - each room has a private balcony. One side faces the creek and the shrimp boats; the other the marsh (parking lot gets puddly; entire building above ground level). I got the marsh and was glad for it - the quiet and the wildlife. Not at all aware of noise inside or outside the building (Inn is between two popular eating/drinking places). Felt completely safe. Room was clean with every possible needed appliance and comfortable bed. Very little interaction with the staff; housekeeping was friendlier than the front desk. Easy drive over the spectacular Ravenal bridge to tourist Charleston (Patriots Point is even closer)

But not so much in the guest care area. On every occasion the staff could have made a difference for a guest -- they avoided the opportunity.

Our room was fine - great view. But balcony door was jammed and lock broken. To open a the patio door, we really had to struggle - even to close it again. Very comfortable sleeping accomodations and room size; expected a bit better though in the feeling of safety/security.

Still, the service was less than great. During the continental breakfast hours -- the few items offered were often empty, and left guests wondering if they would even get some milk, or some butter -- even napkins. No one at the front desk -- though it was right there, would ever step in or pay attention. We noticed this daily. One would have to approach the front desk to request something, and it just seemed so awkward.

Not a very comfortable area to have a continental breakfast in, but when in season the weather would permit outdoor seating which would help.

Nevertheless, the staff was not very approachable. They would respond when asked a question -- but even a simple question like information about an area activity, left us feeling like we were imposing. The only truly friendly people I encountered was the housekeeping staff.

Not that the staff was rude - just "not into us" or any of the guests from what I could see. Too bad for those who chose to work in the hospitality industry -- but worse for those of us who could have been made to feel a bit more comfortable.

The hotel is not luxurious, the parking lot was unpaved and we tracked in a lot of mud. The room was average. We were happy to see a microwave and refrigerator; however, the refrigerator ended up freezing our food solid! The marsh view was nice, and nicer yet was getting out and walking the boardwalk through the marsh along the rivers edge. From the boardwalk you could see the Ravenel bridge to Charleston. There are a lot of shops and restaurants nearby. Our favorite restaurant was Papa Zuzu's. The continental breakfast was average, but the river view from the eating area was great. There were seagulls in the swimming pool (this was in December, so no one was swimming).

First of all book your room online the prices are $25-35 cheaper than calling the hotel. Their motto is something to the effect of; let us know how to make your stay better. Which they will be happy to accommodate provided you don't ask for anything. The room was average with descent decor however the paint inside the closet was coming off in huge chunks and the bathroom desperately needed to be updated. It's pretty bad when even my husband says the toilet seat needs to be replaced since he usually doesn't notice things. I understand the concept of a continental breakfast but good grief to say it was average would be very generous. All things considered paying only $74/night the place was tolerable but I don't see myself going back anytime soon.