Whalewalk Inn Policies

We are closed for the season from November through April annually.

All rates are based on double occupancy. Additional guests are charged $50.00 per person. Rates are subject to change without notice. A two-night minimum stay is required during the season and on weekends in the off-season. Holiday weekends require a three-night minimum. One-night stays may be available on a limited basis to fill scheduling gaps.

Our priority is the health and well-being of our guests and staff. We offer daily housekeeping services as requested. All employees are aware of and are following the AHLA cleaning standards before and after each stay.

As a small seasonal business with a limited capacity of just 16 rooms, last-minute cancellations significantly impact our business. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unexpected events such as illness, extreme weather, or other unforeseen circumstances—please review your policy for any exclusions.

Cancellations made more than 14 days before arrival are eligible for a refund, minus a non-negotiable cancellation fee:

• $50 for stays of 1–3 nights
  
  
• $100 for stays of 4–6 nights
  
  
• $150 for stays of 7–10 nights (increasing accordingly for longer stays)
  
  

For cancellations within 14 days of arrival, we prorate refunds based on how many room nights we are able to rebook on short notice. Any nights that we are unable to rebook at last minute will be the responsibility of the person who booked. As an alternative to cancellation fees, guests may opt to reschedule or receive a voucher for future use if they provide notice more than 14 days in advance.

Any bookings made through third parties (ie. Expedia, Booking.com, etc.) follow the cancellation policy that was agreed to at the time of booking.

A 50% deposit is required to secure all reservations, or the full amount for one-night stays. Deposits are applied to the total cost, with the remaining balance due upon departure. Deposits are refundable only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before arrival.

The Whalewalk Inn is a non-smoking property. A $200 service charge will be applied if smoking of any kind—including cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, or vape pens—is detected in a guest room.

We welcome children ages 10 and older, and recommend the Guest House West suite for families. Infants 24 months and under are also welcome; for these guests, we suggest the Guest House East suite or the Salt Box Cottage. Please contact us to discuss room options that can accommodate additional guests.

Note: There is no lifeguard on duty at the pool.Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Sorry, no pets are permitted in any room to ensure that all humans can enjoy every room

Fireplaces are turned off during the summer season (typically June–September) as they serve as a heat source. Operating the pilot light during this time would conflict with air conditioning use.