There are few places that I have been that gave me the same feeling of timelessness. This small gem is located in an unspoiled area in the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The rooms are clean and well appointed if you are thinking of the 1950's. We LOVED the feeling that we got when we met the owner and proprieter, Mr.... more

Our last trip was our third stay at the Rittenhouse and a truly enjoyable experience. I'll start by saying if you are looking for all the amenities along with modern stylings, this motel is not for you. This is a motel owned by Bob Rittenhouse since the fifties (his family cleared the trees to build the place) and it still... more

attracted by the location we ended up here, on advice of a B&B owner. Bob is a terribly nice guy but his motel is as outdated as he is old. Smell of mould that would not go away, bathroom nice for the standards of 1960 and beds, though not uncomfortable, als old and oldfashioned. Carpet and rugs also old and... more

The Rittenhouse Motel is truely a joyful place to stay! We were treated as family from the instant we arrived and it only got better from there. Bobby, the owner, has a special way about him that warms your heart and makes you feel right at home. The rooms are spacious and there is always a delightful patio conversation happening... more