Ben S.
Yelp
FULL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW of the Inn on Turner.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
Prior to arriving: Kim was very professional on the phone and took the time to answer any questions that I had. She sent a very informative email with suggestions on things to do in the area and places to dine. She offered to book any dining reservations prior to our stay, which is a nice touch if you are short on time.
Upon arriving: Nicely restored historical home, similar to a lot of the inns in Beaufort, the third oldest city in the state. Tastefully decorated inside and thoughtfully set up for guests to lounge and relax. The house is a little further from the main attraction of Front Street than some of the other inns, but it is still only a short walk.
THE ROOM: Also tastefully decorated. Fairly spacious for an older home, and a private bathroom, which is always a plus. Pretty color scheme throughout the house- a bit more modern than some of the older homes.
THE FOOD: Kim and Jon go the extra mile to serve an evening appetizer with an alcoholic beverage for happy hour, in addition to the breakfast each morning. The dishes were simple yet elegant. During my two nights there, I was served the following appetizers:
-chicken wings, olive salad, pistachios, and rose wine
-peel and eat jumbo shrimp, pimento cheese spread with crackers, peanuts, and choice of beer or wine
I was served the following breakfasts:
-oatmeal with apples, raisins, and nuts, local sausage, fresh juice, and coffee
-huevos rancheros, fresh fruit in a tequila finish, fresh juices, and coffee
Dinner is available, as well as small parties, although we didn't take advantage of this.
The portion sizes of all the meals were generous. Coffee service starts at 8:30, and breakfast is always served at 9 a.m. Happy Hour begins at 5 p.m. My only complaint is that we wished the coffee and juice were available earlier. We generally get up pretty early and had to walk down to the coffee shop for a drink. It is pretty close though, so it isn't too inconvenient.
There was also no fridge to keep things cold. My wife and I wanted to relax with some drinks, so we ended up keeping a cooler in our room. Not ideal, but it worked. Kim did offer to keep our drinks in the fridge, but the kitchen is off-limits, so we decided against it for convenience sake.
ALLERGY RECOMMENDATIONS: Kim was very accommodating to my wife's food allergies, which was kind of her. We did let her know ahead of time so that she could be informed before grocery shopping, which I would recommend.
THE PEOPLE: Kim and Jon make an effort to get to know their guests and to make sure you are comfortable. The are both friendly and want to ensure you are taken care of. They keep a nice balance between being accessible and providing you with privacy. Kim is easily reached via phone or email if you should need anything during the stay.
THE STAY: My wife and I enjoyed our stay here and were much more comfortable than in a standard hotel room. We liked the character of the house and having a common area to relax in. We also enjoyed having the option to sit on the porch or by the fire pit.
OVERALL: It may be a little more than the other B&Bs in town, but the extra touches and hospitality of Kim and Jon are by far worth every penny. Would highly recommend for a nice, quiet getaway.