Kelley's Island House

LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO STAY ON KELLEYS?  THE ISLAND HOUSE IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!!

My wife and I were looking to get away for our 10th anniversary and we decided to go to Kelleys for a nice weekend away from the mainland.  I called about five different places to stay on the island, but only Bridgid at the Island House called me back.  I booked a room for the weekend and we were literally only looking for a place to sleep and reconnect.  We got so much more!!!!!  

When we arrived, Bridgid (who is also the bartender at the outside bar) welcomed us so warmly, it felt like we were long lost friends.  Her demeanor and attitude put us immediately at ease and we went to our room to unload our bags and went back down to have a few cocktails.  The decor of the outside bar was funky and hip, and the staff was so accomodating and friendly.  We were blown away at the friendliness and warmth that we received.

After a few cocktails (try the peanut butter cup martini--Bridgid makes the peanut butter vodka herself; try the Mooney--gin, gin, gin and Sprite), we went downtown and had a great time.  The Island House is located about a block from downtown and all of the bars and attractions that Kelleys has to offer.  The Village Pump, Bag the Moon, The Buckeye Bar (don't miss the party on game days!!!!).  All are within a short walk of the Island House.  We made our way back to The Island House and to our room.  The bed was amazingly comfortable, the pillows were actual pillows and the water pressure in the shower was very good.

We totally lucked in to The Island House.  We will not luck in again.  We will never stay anyplace else when we go to Kelleys.  Totally worth the price.

Tried to have dinner here last night at 7 pm on a Thursday night.  Only 7 tables filled, which were being served by a you lady.  Our waiter, a guy called in to work that didn't want to be here, took 35 minutes to stop at our table to get us drinks and dinner.  Again, NOT busy.  He proceeded to tell us dogs weren't  allowed, we checked before we sat down, mind you, and were told it was okay.  He then complained to his manager, who proceeded to throw us out, now 45 minutes after we sat down!!!!   Never had such a rude experience EVER !!!!   On the patio next to the gate, AND the bar next door served  dogs. Run, don't walk from this place!!!!!!  Used to be good last year, but has changed hands.  The lounge outside is gone and the food is pedestrian at best   Sushi rolls but no tuna tartare???   So where does that tuna come from?????   Scary!

We were in the mood for a late lunch. We went along with the wait staffs  recommendation and ordered the lobster roll.  2 large rolls toasted and stuffed with butter drenched lobster meat.  Small platters of garlic green beans and spicy calamari.  We met the chef who was a delight and recommended that we come back our last evening on the island for dinner.  The chefs recommendations were fried green tomatoes, salmon grilled to perfection, crab cakes and wedge salad.  All were excellent.  Worth the money.