Babbling Brook Inn

We stayed as a couple in April 2025 for 2 nights. When reading the reviews we was a bit worried especially about the check in policy so we contacted the Babbling Brook. They sent through instructions prior to our stay about how to pick up the keys which was very straight forward )using a lock box and code with instructions where to find your room). The setting is really lovely with an actual brook. Our room had the option to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Location wise is great - only a 15 minute walk to the Boardwalk and you pass 2 shops on the way (a 5 min walk from the Babbling Brook). The room was a bit cold so we had the heater on and that was due to the overcast days we had. The bed was really comfy! The rooms are functional. Only criticism I’d have is the shower - you can’t stand under it as it points at an angle so you have to hold it over you.

This place is run down to say the least, phones non op , no breakfast as advertised, no lights very dark bathrooms are uhh to say the least non desirable, stay away abandoned, and very unsecure, no staff at desk only notes, water wheel is broken, and grounds have weeds grown over

This was really a very bad experience. I was traveling with my daughter. When we arrived, our room door was open. Not unlocked, open. I checked the room before bringing my daughter in, and discovered that the sliding door for the patio doesn’t lock. Super! We then went down to get our things from the car and we encountered an employee that let us know he knew which room we were in and interacted with my daughter in a way that made me uncomfortable. Literally 10 minutes later, the parking lot was full of police cars with full lights and sirens. Five of them. Half the officers ran up the front stairs, half up the back. A short time later they were removing this employee in handcuffs while discussing for all to hear the circumstances of his arrest. No one from the Inn said a word to any guests or offer any explanation or apologies. I was willing to overlook the obvious state of disrepair that the Inn was in, but this was too much. Open doors, broken locks, sideways stairs, felons for employees. Do yourself a favor and Stay literally anywhere else.