Inn at Smith Cove, Gilford

We had a really nice stay. The inn is very clean, comfortable, well kept, and beautiful. The inkeepers were helpful regarding places to eat. We enjoyed chatting with Bob. The location is ideal. The gazebo/dock on the water is a delightful location to enjoy some breakfast that we stored in the refrigerator made available to us. We will definitely stay there again! Kathy and Arthur

My husband and I have been to the inn several times over the past years and have been treated very cordially at every visit.We will continue to return for future visits.The rooms are comfortable and immaculate.Although breakfast is not offered,they do give their guests complimentary coffee,tea,juice and pastry.

We made a trip around the north of New England, in November. We knew that the season would be over by then, but in many other Inns, like in Cape Cod, Portsmouth, Portland, and Acadia we found nice Inns, which were still very hospitable and friendly. As we came to The Inn at Smith Cove, we were told from a really rude innkeeper woman, that we are the only guest and that there would be a small breakfast with tea, coffee and some pastry starting at 7 AM. We told the owner, that we wouldn’t get up before 9 AM the next morning, so that breakfast would be ok at this time. The following morning, we get down, from the smallest room, we have ever slept in. Why not giving us a bigger room for the same money is not understandable for us, but this is another point. So we came down that morning and there were really old pastry things, that tasted like old shoe sole, and the water that we should use for our tea was in a coffee machine pitcher, and was not as hot as needed for making a good tea. At least it would have been nice giving us access to the kitchen to use the water boiler. The orange juice was limited for only 2 glasses; oh excuse me for paper cups. The whole stay was not really what we expected of a recommended Inn from nearly every Guide. So we hope for everybody, that the innkeepers are nice in the summer otherwise they missed the point with running an Inn.

It was delightful, we were there only one night but hope to return for a longer stay in spring of 2008. We will be bringing friends from England as think they will enjoy as well.

The innkeepers really were as rude and unfriendly as the other reviews mentioned. They were rude even on the phone when making the reservation but as we were going with a larger party we did not have a choice about staying there. The innkeeper made our entire party uncomfortable and would frequently talk to us about the other guest- and it was not very nice. He seems very unhappy with his chosen profession. That said, the outside of the inn is very pretty and has a great view. The inside is nice enough but the furniture looks like it was bought at a thrift store or garage sale. It is in decent shape but nothing goes together. All in all, not a terrible place to spend a night but try not to hang around the inn at all. The staff will ruin your vacation.

Very disappointing overall. The innkeeper woman was extremely unpleasant upon arrival. Although the rooms inside the main building looked nice, the "Little House in the Cove", a separate building which should have been called a nice shed, was full of mold, smelled bad, and made both of us sick after only one night in it! They obviously knew about the problem due to an open baking soda box in the corner behind the dresser! The innkeepers were even more rude and unpleasant when we discussed this matter with them in the morning. Breakfast consisted of coffee and tea left out all day (no cream for either and no juice or anything), and stale store-bought mini-muffins which we couldn't even eat! We will never stay there again!

The Inn is very picturesque, wonderfully clean, well maintained and the landscaping is exceptional. Have been to the Inn several times and look forward to the next visit with my wife - we both enjoy it so much.

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend and very much liked it. The owners were very friendly, even inviting us over to their private porch for drinks. The location is perfect, far enough away to be quiet, yet close to everything. The grounds are beautiful, there is obviously pride of ownership. Also, the rooms were spotless. We'll definitely go back again!

The Inn is a wonderful place. We have stayed there multiple times each summer for over 10 years. It is definately not your average B&B/country inn in the woods experience. It is a beautiful grand lakefront home nestled into a quaint summer vacation neighborhood. The innkeepers take more than a weekend to get well aquainted with since they dont live on the premises, but right next door on the beach, which makes the inn more private. Every room is different in size and price. There is a reason why one room is cheaper than the rest. All in all we refuse to stay anywhere else in the area because here is home. B & K Cook

Classic New Hampshire. A warm cozy Inn with great people. The owners made my wife & I feel at home. Quite but close to a good time. Can't wait for our next stay.