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We visited with Captain John & Basia at Snug Harbor for my birthday weekend a few weeks ago. The cottage was so clean and smelled wonderful when we arrived. We went out onto the covered porch and we could see the lighthouse and the wild ponies without binoculars. Captain John provides amazing boat tours. We saw albino dolphins, a bald eagle, penguins, egrets and of course the wild horses. Captain Basia provides kayak tours that take you up close to all the wildlife. Our visit was amazing. You arrive as guests but you leave as part of their family! Their daughter Sofi hand painted me a Chincoteague seashell that I will cherish forever! I cannot wait to return to their paradise!

You cannot beat this location for wildlife viewing and relaxation! The 11 small cottages are clean and well maintained. We took advantage of sunset and sunrise cruises offered as well as the water taxi to a private beach. Capt. John was born and raised on the island and shared history and knowledge from a lifetime of island living. Snug Harbor Marina and Cottages as well as Assateague Island Tours are family run businesses which cater to wildlife enthusiasts who wish to learn about the area and look for ponies, birds, dolphins and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Chincoteague. Book a tour, rent a kayak or boat, stay in a cottage, chat with Capt. John about the island, take some pictures! What a great experience!

Our family of 4 booked a very last minute guided kayak tour with Snug Harbor and had no expectations at all. We just wanted to go kayaking and maybe see some ponies. Basia our amazing tour guide informed us that chances to see wild ponies were very low but we decided to go kayaking anyway. And lo and behold, a family of 3 ponies came to the edge of the water at the end of the tour and we were able to snap a ton of pictures. We saw eagles, egrets, turtles, snails and ponies ... overall it was a perfect outing. We will be back for the pony swim and book with Basia again. Thank you for the unforgettable kayak tour!

The Chincoteague Kayak Tour was a great experience. Basia, our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. She guided us to a very up close kayak encounter with the local wildlife.

What an incredible experience! Captain John and Co-Captain Sofi provided an unforgettable experience. There is no guarantee with wildlife, but we were lucky enough to see ponies, dolphins, many eagles, and a variety of birds. The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable about the animals and history. The boat was very clean. After this adventure, make sure you stop at Sofi’s sea shell stand to get a souvenir. I highly recommend this trip for everyone!

Our first visit to Chincoteague was absolutely unforgettable! From the stunning wildlife to the warm hospitality, we were blown away. Kayaking with Basia was a true highlight—since it ended up being just the three of us, the experience felt incredibly personal. We could have stayed on the water with her all day! As first-timers in a tandem kayak, we definitely had a learning curve. We even managed to get stuck in the muck for a moment (the joys of shallow water!), but Basia was so encouraging. Her clear directions got us moving again in no time. She is incredibly knowledgeable and taught us so much about the egrets, mallards, clams, and snails. Of course, the wild ponies were the stars of the show! Basia even gave us a tip to check out a spot near the inland lighthouse, which gave us an incredible, up-close view unlike anything else on the East Coast. We highly recommend Snug Harbor Marina and can’t wait for our next adventure!

Snug Harbor is the best place to stay on Chincoteague. I am a kayaker by nature and this is the best location for outdoor people. If you are a kayaker or boater or maybe a nature lover this is the best place! It is very close to the National Park and all the wildlife.

I recently took my mom to pony swim week in Chincoteague – it was the only thing on her bucket list. We stayed at Snug Harbor Marina and Hotel and had the time of our lives. What made it such a great experience was the owner Basia, her husband john, and Maria. They were so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The room was quaint and very clean, it had all the amenities we needed. The fact that we were 25 feet from the water made it even more special. Captain John gave us the greatest boat tour. His local knowledge far surpassed anything you can read about Chincoteague. His family had been there for generations and knew the true history of the town. We would have loved to sit longer with him and just chat about the island and its history. All three of them were a wealth of knowledge. The location was incredible, with clear views of the lighthouse and the ponies on Assateague. My mom was afraid to get in the kayak but with Basia’s gentle coaching, my mom exceled! We enjoyed every activity but even our downtime was so enjoyable at Snug, we truly didn’t want to leave. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Snug Harbor is such a gem! We stayed as a couple four years ago and brought our two young boys back for a family vacation over the 4th of July. It’s such a peaceful spot, yet just minutes away from restaurants, activities, and the beach. If you can rent the two bedroom waterfront cottage, it’s hands down the best spot! We really enjoyed renting kayaks and our private boat tour at sunset! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. We can’t wait to come back again!