Shelter Island House

Great place to stay in Shelter Island! Bocce court was a hit, bikes (in great condition) are available for guests to use, and backyard is a great place to relax. Everything is very up to date.

First off let me say this is the review for the restaurant not the hotel, although after my dining experience I wish I stayed there during my vacation.
The staff are extremely friendly and are very observant. If you need a refill they get it if you need something they come right over. The owner comes over to the table and has a conversation… really cool atmosphere
The food was excellent! I had the burger and my wife had the lobster roll. Both were just the right portion and were delicious.
In short I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone on the island.

See my review on The Tavern at Shelter Island House

Wonderful place to stay. My family and I are visiting for three nights and could not be happier with the location, rooms and service. When there was a problem with our kids sofa bed, the owner immediately step up and solved the problem. And she followed up to make sure we are fine. The staff is also equally committed to ensuring that the guests are comfortable. A shout out to Paula and Carly. They are knowledgable, courteous and efficient.
Thanks for a memorable vacation SIH! We will be back.

You will probably enjoy a good experience here as long as you are not highly sensitive to noise (especially in a first floor room) — and do not take room 10 — nearest to the lobby.
There was no water pressure in the shower, and the A/​C/​window unit was loud. It was not properly sealed, so lots of critters got into the room, and I was stung in the bed under my eye by a flying insect of some sort.
The restaurant looks very good and has pleasant outdoor seating. I had breakfast here and it was lovely, with fresh croissants, although no butter or jam was served with them. They also do not have half and half for coffee– it’s milk, so I had to request cream (which was fine). I appreciated the fresh figs on a small plate of fruits, but not the mold on one of the strawberries, and on one cherry! For the price of a room, I expected a little better. Definitely take a larger, second floor room.

Amazing! 5 stars… the absolute best place in the world. My boyfriend and I stayed in a King room overlooking the pool. It was his birthday and Suzanne was kind enough to upgrade us complimentary. They also placed rose petals on the bed. The bartender was sweet as well. We were offered beach chairs and grab and go sandwiches. We went to the beach and had a picnic! They have a lovely ping pong table and the vibe was welcoming and inviting. I wish I never had to leave and I can’t wait to go back again. One word — LOVE!

We had a company retreat here in May with 8 people which was a huge success. The new owner, Suzanne, was helpful, and had a TV set up for us to do some presentations, along with organizing lunch, snacks and cocktails. Wifi is available throughout the hotel. The dinner was delicious, and the new head chef has done a great job with the menu.

Here on Memorial Day for drinks. Nice atmosphere great music! Super friendly and welcoming staff. It is also Worth coming to see Bogart and Broder (BB in honor of BB King) we are enjoying the music, the bar while looking at the grounds and pool! We Will check back in when we eat here! Just stopping in for music and drinks was a delightful time and relaxing hour. So far, so GREAT! B&B play at Salt also… Catch them if you can!

Warm and welcoming owners; delicious food and drinks; comfortable and cozy rooms.
We LOVED our weekend here– we felt like we were worlds away from our busy lives in Manhattan. From the moment we set foot at Shelter Island House we felt our stress melt away. Suzanne welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home. The tavern was a great place to have a nice cocktail and the food was also delicious at the restaurant. There are also various rooms throughout, including the back room, that you can find different places to unwind. We met other friendly couples and shared wine and appetizers by the fire.
The rooms feel like a mix of a spa/​beach resort and there is brunch downstairs in the morning with assorted yogurts and fresh pastries from a nearby bakery. Everything about the Inn just feels relaxing.
I would highly recommend this for a short weekend getaway from Manhattan– it’s so close but feels so wonderfully far. I can’t wait to visit again and let my stress melt away this summer!

This was our first visit to Shelter Island House and it certainly will not be our last! The hotel is stunning and there’s a feeling of warmth giving you that «at home» feeling as soon as you step through the door. We were greeted by the new owner, Suzanne, who is so welcoming. She took great care of us and showed us to our room, which was beautiful. Clean and well lit, giving a spa-​like atmosphere. Much needed after a long week!
After settling in, we went down to the hotel’s tavern — It was a chilly night so we had dinner by the cozy fireplace and enjoyed an amazing meal. Not only was the staff at the hotel and the restaurant incredibly hospitable and attentive, they were helpful with recommendations on where to go and fun places to check out while we were in town. The beach is a short walk from the hotel, too.
We will definitely be back to stay at Shelter Island House soon!