This place is wonderful! The location is beautiful, lively & lots to do. The location really makes this place special. Shem creek itself is beautiful with the views, walking paths along the water and the wild life. We saw lots of dolphins, birds & crabs. There are several restaurants & bars near by. Lots of energy (sometimes busy on weekends) music and celebrations happening each night. The restaurants do cater to mostly tourists (higher prices) but lots offer HH specials. Food was all good nothing outstanding but all good. Now for the hotel- it has a cute nautical vibe. Rooms are clean and spacious. The pool and deck is great! Pool is not heated. We stayed on the marsh side and didn’t have issues either noise. Bed was very comfortable. There were some quirks to our room but nothing to bad. Bathroom had a few loose floor tiles & the blinds didn’t block the light well went wanting to sleep in. Also it didn’t bother us but they don’t offer daily housekeeping. For longer stays you can request. They did offer towels or any other things you needed refreshed in the lobby. Breakfast was grab & go. Parking was a bonus because that area has limited parking. We parked and walked to most places during our stay. Weekends the parking lot for the hotel did get busy. Will definitely go back!