We're going back next year!!
We had to attend a family wedding and decided to make a mini-vacation out of a long weekend. We chose Rittenhouse for a number of reasons, not the least of which was because it reminded us of places we used to stop when traveling with our parents when we were kids. We also chose it because of the lack of amenities. We basically wanted a quiet place to stay because I work downtown and my husband drives a truck, and we have noise all the time. We loved Mr. Rittenhouse and were never told that we couldn't eat or drink in the room; we got coffee in the office every day and took it to our room, which was NEXT to the office, and Mr. Rittenhouse saw it. The paths winding around the lodge were relaxing and interesting. The wooded setting belied the fact that it is right on Route 13. It's within 10 minutes of Cape Charles' beach, cool shopping, and some interesting restaurants. If you're looking for room service or even a restaurant right next door, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a charming, comfortable, clean, and quiet place to stay, this is definitely the ticket.