Bernice Chesler's, Bed & Breakfast In New England:

"Ten plus…great haven near a spectacular beach…spacious, clean, comfortable…absolutely delightful innkeeper…like your favorite aunt…informal, friendly atmosphere… Joan LeBel is just plain fun…wonderful food… After an emotional (wedding) day, it was perfect to have the peace and quiet of this lovely Victorian B&B…Would not have missed the breakfast—even to catch a ferry! Joan made us feel special (and we are forty-some-thing newlyweds)."

Fodor's Guide To New England:

"On the National Register of Historic Places, the building was constructed as a seaside hotel in 1898.  Rooms are furnished with Victorian antiques; some have views of the ocean, others are tucked cozily under the eaves.  The inn is part of a summer community just across the road from Matunuck Beach."

Vicki Sanders, Hitting The Beach:

"And always there are the friendly ministrations of host Joan LeBel, whose encyclopedic knowledge of South County's restaurants and attractions takes all the guess-work out of their guests' pleasure-seeking."

New England's Best Bed & Breakfast:

"The Admiral Dewey is a great base from which to explore all of what Joan calls the 'always-casual southern shore'(ask about convenient day trips to Block Island).

Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England Editor's pick of South County 1995-'96-97

"Not to be missed…"

"This restored turn-of-the-century beach boardinghouse stands within a pebble's toss of Matunuck Beach, one of the Ocean State's Best."

Boston Magazine for 1998, Travel in New England

"But the Admiral Dewey's greatest attribute is Joan herself, accomplished breakfast chef, theater buff, and all-around raconteur.  She welcomes guests as if they were family, which is probably why so many keep coming back summer after summer."