The Craignair Inn & Causeway Restaurant

The views, the walk along the causeway, the restaurant both breakfast and dinner.

We were on the 3rd floor, steep narrow stairs to haul luggage up. If this is a problem there is a separate building with easier access.

Craignair Inn is a beautiful old inn which has been very well preserved by the present ownership. It was built in the 1930's as a boarding house for quarry workers, I believe. It has been lovingly preserved and is located on a beautiful piece of property with direct access by short causeway to Clark Island, a nature preserve of sorts. Now, we've stayed there three times, the first was 35 years ago on our honeymoon when it was under different ownership. We also stayed about 4 years ago with our dog (yes, they're dog friendly), and this past few days for our 35th wedding anniversary. There are two buildings: the main inn, which is the 1930's building, and a second inn which is just about brand new, and where we stayed with our dog. This time around we stayed in the main inn in a king suite, with a bedroom, separate sitting room, and bath. Our room was meticulously finished and squeaky clean and had no TV which suited us just fine. Very comfy bed. The breakfast was excellent (don't let the "vegetarian" label fool you) which was included, and an evening meal which was extra-was also excellent. Staff (ownership, actually) was friendly and helpful.

Our suite was located on the third floor, accessible by two flights of steeper than normal stairs and no elevator. As we our now in our 70's, this was unsuitable. The ad made no mention of which floor the room was on, and had I known it was on the third floor I probably wouldn't have reserved it. Ownership needs to very clear about this in their copy so seniors don't make the same mistake we did. The period-correct bathroom, while clean as a whistle, was small--including a positively miniscule toilet which very difficult to use. And, over the lavatory, was a nice hand-lettered sign asking us to "please preserve our well water." Now, if I'm paying $500+ for a room I really don't want to have to worry about saving water. The size of the bathroom and the sign may be what some consider "quaint" but it rubbed me the wrong way--enough for me to knock two stars off the rating.

A friendly welcoming hotel in a great location. The room was spotless, the staff exceptional and the location is a perfect base for expliring the area. And Clark Island is a wonderful preserve for a hike or just relaxing on small sandy beaches. We will return to the Craignair.

Really nice location, wonderful innkeeper- apparently a winter housekeeper.

Room was sold as a king bed. It was two twin beds pushed together. With a canyon between the mattresses. Catastrophically uncomfortable. Also, the booking.com website does not indicate that the restaurant is closed for the season, and you have to drive a half hour each way to get meals, drinks, etc. We hoped for a romantic evening where we could have dinner and drinks, then retire for the evening. Nope. In winter, this inn is effectively a Motel 6 with a great view. I’m sure on season its splendid, but why even offer rooms risking feedback like this?