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Places to Stay by the Water

From sunbathing on sandy shores to relaxing riverfront vistas, a waterfront getaway is bound to leave you feeling rejuvenated and rested. Majestic waters make for the perfect backdrop to any vacation, and luckily, our Select Registry portfolio includes an array of beachfront, lakefront, and riverfront getaways.

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Waterfront Getaways

Tranquil views and calming sounds are the trademarks of our waterfront bed and breakfasts! Plan your next vacation by the water, complete with boating, fishing, swimming, and more ways to make a splash.

Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast bedroom
Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast

Melbourne Beach, FL

Experience luxury at our romantic boutique hotel - walking distance to the beach and downtown!

Gas fire pits and beach views
Huron House Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Oscoda, MI

Huron House, an adults only, lakefront destination, ideal for romantic getaways in northern Michigan

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

Niantic, CT

A truly unforgettable experience, explore a timeless village nestled on the Long Island Sound.

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Channel House

Depoe Bay, OR

Amid the Oregon coast's most magnificent scenery

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The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island

Avalon, CA

Island life in Southern California with Mediterranean weather and feel

Lawn view of Wolf Cove Inn with trees and lake
Wolf Cove Inn

Poland, ME

The Loons Of The Lake Are Calling You!

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Sea Rock Inn

Mendocino, CA

Ocean View Suites and Cottages on Mendocino's Coast

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The Whaler's Inn

Mystic, CT

Mystic's luxury premiere Boutique Hotel in the heart of historic downtown.

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The Grand Hacienda

Abiquiu Lake, NM

Dramatic and exclusive Inn on Abiquiú Lake.

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The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island, GA

The Island Where Nature is the Luxury

Beach Destinations

There’s nothing quite like a sun-kissed beach vacation! At our Select Registry properties, you'll be just minutes away from feeling sand between your toes and hearing the sound of waves crashing against the shore.

Windemere Pool
Windemere Inn by the Sea Bed and Breakfast

Indialantic, FL

Oceanfront bed & breakfast with a heated pool, just north of Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Black Dolphin Inn

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Where dolphins are on our daily guest list

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The Queen Victoria Bed & Breakfast Inn

Cape May, NJ

The Queen Victoria Bed & Breakfast located in the heart of Cape May NJ. Step back in time with us.

Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast bedroom
Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast

Melbourne Beach, FL

Experience luxury at our romantic boutique hotel - walking distance to the beach and downtown!

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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Coastal elegance just steps from the shore, shops and dining of Rehoboth Beach. 

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Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast

Westbrook, CT

A vintage inn for the modern traveler, welcoming and charming in a perfect shoreline location.

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Amelia Island Williams House Bed & Breakfast

Fernandina Beach, FL

Tranquil setting where romance, relaxation and history combine to create a special getaway.

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Old Manse Inn

Brewster, MA

A sea Captains manor which was built in 1801 in beautiful Brewster, Cape Cod, MA

Gas fire pits and beach views
Huron House Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Oscoda, MI

Huron House, an adults only, lakefront destination, ideal for romantic getaways in northern Michigan

Addy Sea exterior view with ocean
Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn

Bethany Beach, DE

Historic Inn with sixteen elegant guest rooms overlooking the Atlantic ocean. 

Coastal Escapes

Charming cities, fresh seafood, and laid-back adventure await. The only question is East Coast or West Coast? Plan your coastal getaway at our Select Registry properties on the coast.

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The Hotel Saugatuck

Saugatuck, MI

The Hotel Saugatuck, a luxuriously modern adults only hotel just steps away from downtown Saugatuck.

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Whale Cove Inn

Depoe Bay, OR

Set on the winding, magical Coast Highway, discover a refuge of romance on the rugged Oregon Coast 

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Candleberry Inn on Cape Cod

Brewster, MA

Widely regarded by respected lodging reviewers as the most romantic boutique inn on Cape Cod.

Breakfast at Blacksmith Inn on the Shore
Blacksmith Inn On the Shore

Baileys Harbor, WI

Relaxation and comfort in the heart of beautiful Door County.

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The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island

Avalon, CA

Island life in Southern California with Mediterranean weather and feel

Ullikana Guestroom
Bass Cottage Inn & Ullikana Inn

Bar Harbor, ME

Nestled just steps away from Bar Harbor's Main Street and Town Pier sits a quiet luxury retreat. 

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Seven Sea Street Inn Bed & Breakfast

Nantucket, MA

If ever there was a place for a true B&B experience it's Nantucket's Seven Sea Street Inn

Berry Manor Inn
Berry Manor Inn

Rockland, ME

Comfortable, elegant surroundings without the pretense, warm hospitality and the real Maine.

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The Mainstay Inn & Cottage

Cape May, NJ

Designed in 1872, the property was originally established as a private gambling club.

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

Niantic, CT

A truly unforgettable experience, explore a timeless village nestled on the Long Island Sound.

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