I believe that a house is a structure and a home is the people. The house at Williams Cottage Inn is amazing, we had the chance to peek in each room and they were all beautiful. We stayed in the Garden Room it was just wonderful. The food was marvelous, the views unreal, but it was the people that made... More

"There is no other place like the Williams Cottage Inn." This comment is from someone who travels quite a bit for both work and pleasure. This comment is also from a person who is particular about the places she stays and considers herself a bit of a foodie...AND this comment is from a person who has stayed at the Williams... More

The amount of good reviews speak for themselves. This place is one of the best lodging experiences I've ever had. Better and Merle are amazing and make the experience even better More

I cannot say enough about the inkeepers Bette and Merle. They run a top notch gorgeous inn! Beginning with the impecable room to the incredible, delicious gourmet breakfast down to the very smallest of details, this is a hidden gem on LBI. We have been vacationing on LBI for over 32 years and we have just discovered the Williams Cottage... More

We spent a heavenly weekend at WCI. Innkeepers Bette and Merle made our stay more than special with their culinary delights and heartfelt hospitality. We've been guests at many B and B's and none came close to our experience at WCI. The Asian Room with steam shower and soaking tub was just what the doctor ordered. The view of the... More

From the moment we entered this lovely home, we knew we had made the right choice for our much needed getaway weekend! Bette and Merle were so warm and inviting. We stayed in the beautiful Dome Room which is on the third floor. How wonderful to wake up with a view of the ocean! The breakfasts were incredibly delicious and... More

We knew we were in a welcoming environment as soon as we were greeted by Bette upon arrival, who was in the kitchen baking cookies. She and Merle exude their Midwestern friendliness and hospitality that we only experience when visiting family and friends in Iowa. (They are from South Dakota). We almost forgot we were still in New Jersey. Everyone... More

We have stayed at quite a few bed and breakfasts, including some on the island, but the Williams Cottage Inn is ranked number one with reason. Bette and Merle are so generous and truly make you feel at home in their remarkable house. We stayed in the Asian room and absolutely loved the steam bath and the asian tub. The... More

My husband and I wanted to avoid the stress of planning a big wedding and we are so lucky we chose the Williams Cottage Inn for our wedding location! Bette and Merle were absolutely wonderful and catered to our every need. The inn is right by the water, so having a beach wedding was easy and stress-free. They took care... More