Bay View Inn B&B

Maureen was incredibly accommodating and a wonderful host. Being able to rent a golf cart from The Bay View was a huge bonus. Rooms were neat and clean. We will definitely be planning to stay here whenever we are able to return to Tangier!

Great people. Jim & Maureen were very welcoming. It was like hanging with people you knew for awhile. Rent a golf cart to see the island. The view from the top deck for sunsets was wonderful. We had breakfast the next morning and our host gave us some history about the inn & island. I would definitely return.

This charming inn was a delight. Located on the Western side of the island with nice sunset views and a quiet deck to unwind on, I couldn't ask for a more relaxing spot to spend the weekend. The rooms are small, but they serve their purpose and the air conditioning is strong. The breakfast is delicious and prepared to order, and the owners will tell as many stories as you would like. I'm not likely to return to Tangier Island, but if I did, I'd certainly stay at the Bay View Inn.

So you are probably looking at these reviews because you are interested in visiting Tangier Island and you trying to figure out where to stay. Good! Tangier Island is a place where the only way to fully appreciate the island is to stay a night or two. After the tour boats leave, that's when the island really comes to life. The island transforms out of tourist mode and everyone seems to relax. The true identity of the island and the people who live there appears.

In August (2019) my wife and I decided to plan a trip to Tangier Island around mid September. Our plan was to stay two nights so we needed to find a place to stay. This was our first trip to Tangier Island so our only hope was to read the reviews and make a decision from there. In the end we chose Bay View Inn B&B.

Lets get one thing out of the way from the start, and frankly, it is the only negative comment I can make. Bay View Inn does not look like the bright white house with a bright red roof you see in the photo. Instead Bay View Inn, like nearly every building on the island, has a bit of a run down look. So yes, the Inn could use some TLC. But also like every building on the island, Bay View Inn has some very hard working and polite owners... Jim and Maureen.

Our room was clean and our bed was comfortable. We had a small fridge, a microwave, flat screen tv connected to Direct TV, and Wi-Fi. We never used them but we could have went kayaking using the kayaks the were available for the guests to use. Each morning we made our way to a room connected to the main house for the most marvelous breakfast. If you are lucky you will get to try the blueberry muffins! Seating was perhaps a little limited but there was never a problem during our stay. There was plenty of coffee too! Either Jim or Maureen would take our order then disappear to make our food. Meanwhile the other would stay and greet newly awakened guests and kept our cups full. The atmosphere during breakfast in that room was amazing. Most of us guests mingled and talked with one another, talking about plans for the coming day, getting ideas, and telling stories. It is best to tell you that you may want to come hungry to breakfast. The food is plentiful and very delicious.

In the end we were sad to leave. Maureen gave us a ride back to our ferry on the golf cart, we said our goodbyes with a hug and boarded the boat. We left very happy with Bay View Inn and we left with promises to return. If you want a good place to stay during your stay on Tangier Island then give Maureen a call. You will leave Tangier Island happy that you did.

First off, Tangier is a wonderful place. Very quiet, great place to quite literally unplug; since there is no predictable cell phone service on the island. Depending on device and carrier, you may be able to get intermittent service, but that's about it.
Maureen and Jim, the owners of the Bay View Inn are wonderful people. The rooms are comfortable, and breakfast is superb (Jim's muffins are a MUST).

I have stayed here twice, the first time over July 4th weekend in 2014 and again Memorial Day weekend 2016. I found the service to be excellent, and the accommodations to be very nice. Tangier isn't a developed resort area. People go there for the quiet beach, Chesapeake Bay crabs, and exposure to a unique culture. So, if you're addicted to Marriott-style vacationing, you'll be disappointed. The Bay View Inn offers bathrooms in each of its rooms (not true of the only other B&B on the island), air conditioning, lovely vies off of any one of the courtyard decks, and a delicious complimentary breakfast prepared to order. I dunno where the person who posted the negative review above stayed, but it must've been somewhere else. There was a third B&B that went out of business in the past couple of years that had a poor reputation. Perhaps he stayed at that inn. This one is just the thing, and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Jim, Maureen, and their son David took exceptional care of us. David picked us up and gave us an intro to the island on the golf cart ride to the Inn. David's breakfast was exceptional and we looked forward to it every morning! It was great to chat with Jim and Maureen, who were friendly and enjoyable people. I highly recommend Bay View Inn!

Stayed at the Inn for 3 days with a photography group and had a great experience. The area is quiet, the rooms were clean and the breakfasts were delicious! They even offered seconds and thirds to some in our group. Maureen and Jim are very accommodating. Would definitely recommend the Bay View Inn.

Jim, Maureen, & their son David took excellent care of us. David picked us up from the dock, on the ride to the inn he explained where sites, stores, & eateries were. He told us a little about each place. The next morning they cooked a wonderfully delicious breakfast, SO much food! We so enjoyed conversing with Jim & Maureen at breakfast. I highly recommend Bay View Inn!

If it's a warm welcome and a hearty breakfast you're lookin for on this stunning island, you'll find both at The Bay View Inn. Our group of photographers enjoyed Maureen and Jim's hospitality and willingness to work with our time schedule (trying to find the perfect light at dawn, etc.) The Bay View is a special place.

Me and my wife wanted to try a bed and breakfast, and we wanted to visit Tangier Island well We booked at th e Bay VEIW in and I'm glad we did . The wife and husband team made us feel right at home . We were able to rent out golf carts right there. The breakfast was outstanding 'lord yes . Blueberry muffins to die for for, made to order omelets . The people on the island was very nice. I have no negative words . Thank you Bay VEIW Inn for treating me and my wife , mother inlaw, and Daughter says Thank you.

The owners, maureen, jim and david, are always so gracious and accommodating. We have been going there for years with our photography workshop participants. No one in our classes has had anything but compliments regarding their stsy at the Bay View. The. Inn now even provide their own golf carts for touring around the island. AND their brakfast is like no other you will find on the island, delicious!!
They are great folks and their Inn is the best.
Bill and linda lane

First started coming over to the Island a dozen or so years ago. The day trip was just too short and rushed. Found the Bayview Inn and have been back numerous times since. Now with our grandson who cant get enough of the whole experience, from the boat ride out of Reedsville to the golf cart exploration over every path and road on the island. The owners of Bayview put out a breakfast that cannot be beat anywhere. Simple , relaxed, and no stress fun . The “crabby” pancakes were a big hit.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019. Clean room (#7); good bed and shower. Owners are nice and were attentive. Delicious, hearty, full breakfast. We plan to return To Tangier Island next year and stay at Bay View again.

Our film production team stayed here twice now and have always had very positive experience. The owners are kind and do the best they can for an island in the middle of the bay with difficult logistics. They'll pick you up from the dock and drop you back off. Breakfast is great and David perfected the art of cooking any kind of egg perfectly. Go ahead and test him.

the Bay View Inn is exactly what I was looking for it terms of a vacation. The area is very nice and relaxing, and the people that run the inn are amongst the most hospitable I've stayed with.

I could tell the two people that run the inn do so out of passion and not for just the business. They're mor than willing to talk about the area and give idea on what to do.

If you're looking for a beach party, Tangier is not your place, but if you're looking for an otherworldly vacation is a pristine environment, this is for you

Very sweet little tucked away B&B. The whole island is simple and the B&B fits right in! Beautiful sunsets from the elevated deck, central to the island, hosts are VERY FRIENDLY and helpful! Great weekend get away! Thank you!

Clean accommodations, close to everything, kayaks, including a tandem, for guest use, and a fantastic breakfast make this place the place to stay on the island. Maureen and David work tirelessly to see to your every need.

Just about the friendliest folks on Tangier island. The location is away from Main Ridge Road so it's a lot easier to get away from the crowds and really relax.

Quiet and charming B&B with clean rooms (mini fridge, Internet, TV!) and very nice hosts - great breakfast!