Top Hotels Near Smith Island in Smith Island from NZ$189

"I had extremely high hopes based on the initial correspondence with the renter. He was very responsive and even went above and beyond to address my concerns prior to our stay. He went so far as to send me video of the "private beach" access as this was the primary reason for us booking the location and I was concerned about just how much shoreline we'd have access to. Prior to our arrival he warned us to bring bug spray as the temps were warming up and they were becoming more prevalent and I thanked him for the heads up. Little did I know how bad the bug infestation would be. Upon arrival we were greeted by a swarm of biting flies. I mean they literally surrounded our car the minute we pulled up and continued to be an issue anytime we were outside. Upon checking in and inspecting the home I noticed an abundance of spider webs (with spiders in them) and what appeared to be rodent feces in the utensils drawer as well as the cabinets with pots and pans. In both bathrooms the poorly fitted toilet seats were so loose they practically came off the toilets and we had to hover to avoid sitting directly on the toilet bowl. I advised him of this and sent pictures asking about the feces. He responded that it was not rodent feces and offered 10% off for the bugs. Also we did not get to enjoy the beach because no amount of Deet or Citronella can combat a swarm of biting flies. Please deep clean the home and treat it for pests prior to renting again."

"The room was super clean and just renovated. It’s an older style motel with doors that open to the parking lot. We will stay here again. "

"What a fascinating, beautiful property! This home retains its historical heritage, and yet is comfortable in every way. A great place for a dog to run free and explore and stay safe. The breathtaking views of the bay, sunrise to sunset, the beach where you can search for treasure, the parade of crab boats as they leave at dawn, the charm of the historical remnants in the home, make it a truly magical place to visit. Any questions we had were promptly addressed by the owner, and we got a fun welcome by Patty to show us the ropes when we arrived. A rare and memorable experience."

"Wasn't no warm water there tubes were falling apart they over charged"

"Property was exactly as pictured, Crystal is very prompt if contacted & very accomdating to questions. If you are looking in ng for some quiet peacefulness yet close to the water, or nearby towns & attractions & travel with your dog this is the perfect spot! My dogs were very content & I had no worries as to if they would be bothered by distractions because there are no distractions, it was a vacation for them as well as cottage is on a quiet street & it was very nice to sit outside wuth them & have them enjoy the tranquility as well. Dishes, cups, coffeemaker & even washer & dryer made it a very nice stay. Gas & groceries are 5 mins away, we enjoyed our stay & I would love to stay in the cottage again. Also just unser q0.mins away we had a delicious dinner at The Waters Edge with a very affordable menu, the next night we enjoyed the grill out back & it was nice to have the convenience of both dining out & in!"

"The views from the dock are beautiful and there is a lot to do at the house! I will definitely rebook when visiting the area."

"Place is a gem. Great views, beautiful beach, very relaxing. Cant wait to come back. "

"Very peaceful and clean and panorama view."

"The property was very clean and well-stocked. Beds were comfortable and pictures matched reality. Jocelyn was so kind to leave us ingredients for smores and Easter eggs for my kids to have a hunt in the backyard. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and hope to make it back again some time!"