Come As You Are Inn LLC
Serving the LGBTQ+ Community
Inn / Bed and Breakfast All-Inclusive - Serving the LGBTQ+ Community - Gay Owned & Operated And Bloody Proud Love Is Love
Few places are as memorable as our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville - Visit Come As You Are Inn Today
Whether you’re in town for a quiet staycation or a quick weekend getaway in the Long Island treasure trove that is Sayville, there’s no better place to book your stay than the amazing Come As You Are Inn.
Situated in a quiet, upscale, residential neighborhood, this stunning Inn is easily accessible due to its strategic location right at the heart of the community. The owners, Mark and Ari Engelhardt, are a lovely—and very proud—gay couple who’ve converted their two-story 1870s period home into a safe haven for travelers.
This Bed and Breakfast in Sayville is the perfect choice for comfortable, private, and low-key accommodation, whether you’re traveling with a partner, your family, friends, or solo. It features three quaint and tastefully decorated guest rooms as well as indoor and outdoor recreation spaces that are frequented by all the guests and residents.
Come As You Are Inn’s garden, pool, and various seating areas, such as the fire pit seating area and live piano bar/lounge, offer you plenty of entertainment and space to relax and unwind.
True to its name, the gay, family-owned and operated Inn serves as a welcoming lodging facility for everyone, ensuring that all guests and patrons feel accepted, seen, and, above all, safe.
The hosts ensure that everyone who visits the Inn gets a high-quality experience from the get-go. Each room is decorated and done up with attention to the minutest detail. Each amenity offered to our guests is for their comfort, and your hosts are personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the Inn.
This is what sets our traditional Bed and Breakfast in Sayville apart from commercial, public hotels, budget motels, and other types of lodging. We’re a small business that is operated and managed directly by the owners, whose attention to detail and personal involvement remains unparalleled.
Our commitment to guests’ comfort shows in our daily cooking, entertainment, and management as we make the entire experience as seamless as possible. We may not have a large in-house staff or fancy commercial features, but what we offer can’t be bought: warmth, inclusion, comfort, and joy!
Tucked away in the heart of Sayville, you’re bound to make memories that last a lifetime after a single stay at Come As You Are Inn.
You can get more details about our Inn, its features, amenities, guest feedback, and other specifics that make us special on this website. Once you have a better idea of what to expect from us, you can schedule your stay with us online or through one of many credible sites and review channels.
We’re excited to welcome you to our little corner of Long Island and give you a taste of the quiet Bed and Breakfast life alongside Sayville’s many exciting locations.
Other important factors to note: Come As You Are Inn is committed to guest and resident safety, which is why we abide by the strictest safety codes at our facility. We ensure that all safety and security measures are up to code, the property is well-maintained, and there are contingency plans in case of emergencies.
A reliable member of the Sayville Chamber of Commerce, the Inn hosts both local and out-of-town visitors from Sayville and Greater Islip, as well as other locations. We’re honored to be part of such a vibrant, welcoming community and create a space for guests across the board.
Come Home to Come As You Are Inn and Enjoy the Various Amenities
Come As You Are Inn offers guests a secure, safe, and affordable private lodging option where you can settle in and unwind during your visit to our town. It’s one of the most well-respected tourist accommodations in the area, hosting dozens of guests, one after the other, during busy seasons.
Don’t be fooled by the limited rooms or cozy two-story building–there’s more than meets the eye at our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville. In addition to three private bedrooms, you can enjoy the following:
Daily Continental Breakfast On the House
Come As You Are Inn offers a daily, complimentary, continental breakfast comprising fresh coffee and beverages alongside pastries, bread, and other delicacies. Guests are free to drop in for breakfast on their own time or get to connect with and meet other guests, hosts, and visitors over their morning meal. You can reach out to us to learn what our breakfast hours are.
We’re always happy to serve you the best, freshest fruits, delicacies, and beverages to help you start your day.
Specially Prepared, Mouthwatering Meals
If you’re not in the mood for pastries and coffee, indulge in our more elaborate dining options. We have a special breakfast menu that you can order for an added charge. This is definitely worth trying, seeing as how they’re prepared in-house by the very talented trained chef Ari Engelhardt, who specializes in the French tradition. You have the chance to try some of the most delicious cuisines prepared specifically for you, using the richest, freshest ingredients. It’s a gastronomic delight worth every penny!
Wide Range of Amenities and Features for Guests to Enjoy
We understand that while guests staying at Come As You Are Inn are looking for a quiet, homely lodging facility where they can stay during their visits, we also know that they deserve more than just a Bed and Breakfast.
That’s why we’ve taken time to invest in and build all kinds of amenities on the property, enriching your experience with some of the loveliest features. We’ve got a brand new in-ground pool that you can soak, float, or even swim in for some exercise and relaxation, a cozy fire pit that makes New York evenings dreamier, a pergola where you can spend your days, nights, and evenings comfortably, a beautiful patio and backyard, and a shared sitting area inside the home.
Each space is tastefully decorated and designed using the finest materials and details to make it feel more homely. We want you to feel like you’re in a private oasis, away from the noise of the world outside, when you spend time at our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville.
It doesn’t matter if you’re here for a business trip, for leisure, or a family vacation–you get the perks of a hotel without the hustle, bustle, and lack of privacy.
Private Bathrooms with Indulgent Fittings to Soak In
Private bathrooms where you can shower, soak if you want, and get ready to take the day head-on.
The Ethel Merman room has a bath/shower combination that has been elegantly designed for both practicality and aesthetics. The shower is spacious enough to offer you a comfortable, relaxing soak after a long day, while the bathroom is small enough not to be distracting.
The Mae West room does not have an en-suite bathroom, but it does come with a private bathroom just outside. You can just as easily indulge in the bathtime of your dreams with its large, soaking tub. Doesn’t matter if you want a nightly bath or one in the middle of the day–this bathroom is incredibly relaxing.
The Tammy room also comes with a private bath where you can get ready in peace and enjoy privacy for your morning and nightly rituals.
We’ve made sure that our guests enjoy privacy, above all when they stay with us because we value how important it is for them to have the most comfortable experience possible.
Daily Evening Entertainment and Live Performances
Enjoy daily entertainment by Mark Engelhardt, a classically trained musician who’s always ready to play the piano, harmonize, and keep you dancing. At Come As You Are Inn, we want you to feel welcome in every sense and have you feel like you’re a part of the family.
You can also use our evening musical sessions to mingle with other guests and patrons, interact with the hosts, and get to know people around you a bit better. That’s what makes this the ultimate place to stay if you’re looking for friendly, warm, yet private lodging.
These are only some of the exciting features and amenities our beautiful Bed and Breakfast in Sayville offers you while maintaining its historic charm. The oldest part of our property dates back to the 1870s while still retaining its structural integrity and adding a modern flare.
No small-town visit is complete without a stay at this beautiful Inn and a chance to enjoy all the fantastic amenities, features, and spaces we’ve built with nothing but love.
Come As You Are Inn Builds a community and offers comfort
When you choose Come As You Are Inn, you choose a small business that pours heart and soul into every endeavor and works to make your experience the absolute best.
Your hosts, Mark and Ari Engelhardt, can’t wait to have you stay at our quaint little abode. With unique skill sets and passions that each of us brings to the table, we’re the perfect duo to host, wine and dine, and entertain you.
While Ari is a trained chef in the French tradition, Mark is our resident musician with a background in classical styles. Yet, each of us presents our guests with the perfect opportunity to explore our talents and offerings to the best of our abilities.
We’re not just serving French cuisines and pastries, but we have a diverse menu designed and curated specially for you. Our musical tastes range far and wide, and you can explore some of Mark’s best renditions at www.comeasyouareinn.com/photo-gallery-and-videos as we share clips from our piano bar.
Whether you’re in the mood to get up and dance to show tunes, or you want to enjoy a relaxing night to the sound of Beethoven, Mark Engelhardt is a musical maestro who sets the mood each night.
But that’s enough about your hosts!
At Come As You Are Inn, we pride ourselves on having created an inclusive, welcoming space for the LGBTQIA+ community and anyone else who wishes to stay with us. We are an openly gay and very proud couple, excited to create a space for other members of the community and allies who wish to support gay-owned and operated businesses.
We’ve built the most meaningful relationships with members of our local community, acting as stalwarts in Sayville’s economic and social spaces. We have incredibly strong ties to the local community, working closely with other businesses and local residents to bring you the most authentic experience while in town.
Some ways that we support the local economy and community are:
Attracting tourists from outside of town to come stay here
By offering tourists an incredible, affordable, private lodging facility, we’re able to attract many out-of-towners to come stay at the Inn. We’ve created a small LGBTQIA+ haven where guests find acceptance, support, and quality services without facing any type of discrimination.
We pride ourselves on welcoming guests all year long, including peak tourism seasons such as during the Fire Island busy season. Since our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville is close to the Manhattan Penn Station and JFK International Airport, our Inn makes the perfect accommodation for short stays.
Encouraging guests to partake in local events
We always encourage our patrons and guests to attend local events and happenings around town, from the various festivals to other celebrations. It gives them a chance to connect with people around them while also supporting the local economy with their patronage.
Sayville is famous for its seafood, and other cuisines, while also being home to many festivals all through the year. You’ll find parties, celebrations, community events and gatherings, and a lot more happening all around town, and we’re happy to provide any information that guests need.
Fortunately, Come As You Are Inn’s location makes it easy to access the rest of the town, so you can attend all the events, festivals, and goings-on around the area knowing you’re staying only a short distance away.
You can also find specific information and details about event dates, venues, ticket costs, and whatever else you need to know on directories such as this.
Purchasing from local businesses to serve our guests
On a business level, our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville prides itself on supporting the local economy as a consumer, too. We source our produce, poultry, seafood, and other supplies and products from local businesses, giving back to the community through our own patronage.
We buy the highest-quality products for our guests and ensure that we always shop locally where we can as a way to build more connections between our business and community. We’ve forged incredible relationships with local vendors, and commit to supporting them however we can.
Promoting local tourism, activities, and attractions
In addition to promoting local events and celebrations, we also work hard to promote general tourism, activities, and attractions in and around Sayville. From Fire Island to our local golf courses, museums, and historic locations, we’re always happy to share recommendations with our guests.
Not only do we share these suggestions in person, but we frequently provide detailed recommendations and insights into local activities, attractions, and fun things to do around town on our blog: www.comeasyouareinn.com/blog
Find recommendations for the best restaurants, historic attractions, general tourist activities, nature-based activities and attractions, and much more. Be sure to browse through it before you plan your trip!
There’s so much that we do in order to promote local tourism and support all the communities that we align with, both as individuals and as an institution. We’re honored to be a part of all these vibrant, colorful communities and offer what we can.
Take a look at our incredible reviews and ratings to help you plan your stay at Come As You Are Inn
Come As You Are Inn is not just a local institution that’s focused on providing the best services but creating a sense of home and belonging for everyone who visits us.
We’re eternally grateful to our tourism partners and third-party directories who’ve featured our business and continue to support us, including, but not limited to Google My Business, Booking.com, Trip Advisor, and a variety of independent review channels.
We’ve truly created a niche and set ourselves apart from other lodging facilities through our stellar customer service and focus on curating a uniquely personal experience for each of our guests. Their gratitude and satisfaction are visible through their reviews, testimonials, and feedback for our business.
We have 5-star ratings on Google My Business, alongside many positive reviews online. Prospective guests are also welcome to reach out to us or ask former guests for recommendations–you won’t be disappointed.
We’re excited to host you and make your trip truly memorable. Book your stay through our website or by reaching out to us directly, and our hosts will provide you with details regarding available rooms, reservations, and any other information you need.
Come As You Are Inn is excited to make your Sayville memories some of the best you’ve ever had!
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Few places are as memorable as our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville--Visit Come As You Are Inn Today
Whether you’re in town for a quiet staycation or a quick weekend getaway in the Long Island treasure trove that is Sayville, there’s no better place to book your stay than the amazing Come As You Are Inn.
Situated in a quiet, upscale, residential neighborhood, this stunning Inn is easily accessible due to its strategic location right at the heart of the community. The owners, Mark and Ari Engelhardt, are a lovely—and very proud—gay couple who’ve converted their two-story 1870s period home into a safe haven for travelers.
This Bed and Breakfast in Sayville is the perfect choice for comfortable, private, and low-key accommodation, whether you’re traveling with a partner, your family, friends, or solo. It features three quaint and tastefully decorated guest rooms as well as indoor and outdoor recreation spaces that are frequented by all the guests and residents.
Come As You Are Inn’s garden, pool, and various seating areas, such as the fire pit seating area and live piano bar/lounge, offer you plenty of entertainment and space to relax and unwind.
True to its name, the gay, family-owned and operated Inn serves as a welcoming lodging facility for everyone, ensuring that all guests and patrons feel accepted, seen, and, above all, safe.
The hosts ensure that everyone who visits the Inn gets a high-quality experience from the get-go. Each room is decorated and done up with attention to the minutest detail. Each amenity offered to our guests is for their comfort, and your hosts are personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the Inn.
This is what sets our traditional Bed and Breakfast in Sayville apart from commercial, public hotels, budget motels, and other types of lodging. We’re a small business that is operated and managed directly by the owners, whose attention to detail and personal involvement remains unparalleled.
Our commitment to guests’ comfort shows in our daily cooking, entertainment, and management as we make the entire experience as seamless as possible. We may not have a large in-house staff or fancy commercial features, but what we offer can’t be bought: warmth, inclusion, comfort, and joy!
Tucked away in the heart of Sayville, you’re bound to make memories that last a lifetime after a single stay at Come As You Are Inn.
You can get more details about our Inn, its features, amenities, guest feedback, and other specifics that make us special on this website. Once you have a better idea of what to expect from us, you can schedule your stay with us online or through one of many credible sites and review channels.
We’re excited to welcome you to our little corner of Long Island and give you a taste of the quiet Bed and Breakfast life alongside Sayville’s many exciting locations.
Other important factors to note: Come As You Are Inn is committed to guest and resident safety, which is why we abide by the strictest safety codes at our facility. We ensure that all safety and security measures are up to code, the property is well-maintained, and there are contingency plans in case of emergencies.
A reliable member of the Sayville Chamber of Commerce, the Inn hosts both local and out-of-town visitors from Sayville and Greater Islip, as well as other locations. We’re honored to be part of such a vibrant, welcoming community and create a space for guests across the board.
Come Home to Come As You Are Inn and Enjoy the Various Amenities
Come As You Are Inn offers guests a secure, safe, and affordable private lodging option where you can settle in and unwind during your visit to our town. It’s one of the most well-respected tourist accommodations in the area, hosting dozens of guests, one after the other, during busy seasons.
Don’t be fooled by the limited rooms or cozy two-story building–there’s more than meets the eye at our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville. In addition to three private bedrooms, you can enjoy the following:
Daily Continental Breakfast On the House
Come As You Are Inn offers a daily, complimentary, continental breakfast comprising fresh coffee and beverages alongside pastries, bread, and other delicacies. Guests are free to drop in for breakfast on their own time or get to connect with and meet other guests, hosts, and visitors over their morning meal. You can reach out to us to learn what our breakfast hours are.
We’re always happy to serve you the best, freshest fruits, delicacies, and beverages to help you start your day.
Specially Prepared, Mouthwatering Meals
If you’re not in the mood for pastries and coffee, indulge in our more elaborate dining options. We have a special breakfast menu that you can order for an added charge. This is definitely worth trying, seeing as how they’re prepared in-house by the very talented trained chef Ari Engelhardt, who specializes in the French tradition. You have the chance to try some of the most delicious cuisines prepared specifically for you, using the richest, freshest ingredients. It’s a gastronomic delight worth every penny!
Wide Range of Amenities and Features for Guests to Enjoy
We understand that while guests staying at Come As You Are Inn are looking for a quiet, homely lodging facility where they can stay during their visits, we also know that they deserve more than just a Bed and Breakfast.
That’s why we’ve taken time to invest in and build all kinds of amenities on the property, enriching your experience with some of the loveliest features. We’ve got a brand new in-ground pool that you can soak, float, or even swim in for some exercise and relaxation, a cozy fire pit that makes New York evenings dreamier, a pergola where you can spend your days, nights, and evenings comfortably, a beautiful patio and backyard, and a shared sitting area inside the home.
Each space is tastefully decorated and designed using the finest materials and details to make it feel more homely. We want you to feel like you’re in a private oasis, away from the noise of the world outside, when you spend time at our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville.
It doesn’t matter if you’re here for a business trip, for leisure, or a family vacation–you get the perks of a hotel without the hustle, bustle, and lack of privacy.
Private Bathrooms with Indulgent Fittings to Soak In
Private bathrooms where you can shower, soak if you want, and get ready to take the day head-on.
The Ethel Merman room has a bath/shower combination that has been elegantly designed for both practicality and aesthetics. The shower is spacious enough to offer you a comfortable, relaxing soak after a long day, while the bathroom is small enough not to be distracting.
The Mae West room does not have an en-suite bathroom, but it does come with a private bathroom just outside. You can just as easily indulge in the bathtime of your dreams with its large, soaking tub. Doesn’t matter if you want a nightly bath or one in the middle of the day–this bathroom is incredibly relaxing.
The Tammy room also comes with a private bath where you can get ready in peace and enjoy privacy for your morning and nightly rituals.
We’ve made sure that our guests enjoy privacy, above all when they stay with us because we value how important it is for them to have the most comfortable experience possible.
Daily Evening Entertainment and Live Performances
Enjoy daily entertainment by Mark Engelhardt, a classically trained musician who’s always ready to play the piano, harmonize, and keep you dancing. At Come As You Are Inn, we want you to feel welcome in every sense and have you feel like you’re a part of the family.
You can also use our evening musical sessions to mingle with other guests and patrons, interact with the hosts, and get to know people around you a bit better. That’s what makes this the ultimate place to stay if you’re looking for friendly, warm, yet private lodging.
These are only some of the exciting features and amenities our beautiful Bed and Breakfast in Sayville offers you while maintaining its historic charm. The oldest part of our property dates back to the 1870s while still retaining its structural integrity and adding a modern flare.
No small-town visit is complete without a stay at this beautiful Inn and a chance to enjoy all the fantastic amenities, features, and spaces we’ve built with nothing but love.
Come As You Are Inn Builds a community and offers comfort
When you choose Come As You Are Inn, you choose a small business that pours heart and soul into every endeavor and works to make your experience the absolute best.
Your hosts, Mark and Ari Engelhardt, can’t wait to have you stay at our quaint little abode. With unique skill sets and passions that each of us brings to the table, we’re the perfect duo to host, wine and dine, and entertain you.
While Ari is a trained chef in the French tradition, Mark is our resident musician with a background in classical styles. Yet, each of us presents our guests with the perfect opportunity to explore our talents and offerings to the best of our abilities.
We’re not just serving French cuisines and pastries, but we have a diverse menu designed and curated specially for you. Our musical tastes range far and wide, and you can explore some of Mark’s best renditions at www.comeasyouareinn.com/photo-gallery-and-videos as we share clips from our piano bar.
Whether you’re in the mood to get up and dance to show tunes, or you want to enjoy a relaxing night to the sound of Beethoven, Mark Engelhardt is a musical maestro who sets the mood each night.
But that’s enough about your hosts!
At Come As You Are Inn, we pride ourselves on having created an inclusive, welcoming space for the LGBTQIA+ community and anyone else who wishes to stay with us. We are an openly gay and very proud couple, excited to create a space for other members of the community and allies who wish to support gay-owned and operated businesses.
We’ve built the most meaningful relationships with members of our local community, acting as stalwarts in Sayville’s economic and social spaces. We have incredibly strong ties to the local community, working closely with other businesses and local residents to bring you the most authentic experience while in town.
Some ways that we support the local economy and community are:
Attracting tourists from outside of town to come stay here
By offering tourists an incredible, affordable, private lodging facility, we’re able to attract many out-of-towners to come stay at the Inn. We’ve created a small LGBTQIA+ haven where guests find acceptance, support, and quality services without facing any type of discrimination.
We pride ourselves on welcoming guests all year long, including peak tourism seasons such as during the Fire Island busy season. Since our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville is close to the Manhattan Penn Station and JFK International Airport, our Inn makes the perfect accommodation for short stays.
Encouraging guests to partake in local events
We always encourage our patrons and guests to attend local events and happenings around town, from the various festivals to other celebrations. It gives them a chance to connect with people around them while also supporting the local economy with their patronage.
Sayville is famous for its seafood, and other cuisines, while also being home to many festivals all through the year. You’ll find parties, celebrations, community events and gatherings, and a lot more happening all around town, and we’re happy to provide any information that guests need.
Fortunately, Come As You Are Inn’s location makes it easy to access the rest of the town, so you can attend all the events, festivals, and goings-on around the area knowing you’re staying only a short distance away.
You can also find specific information and details about event dates, venues, ticket costs, and whatever else you need to know on directories such as this.
Purchasing from local businesses to serve our guests
On a business level, our Bed and Breakfast in Sayville prides itself on supporting the local economy as a consumer, too. We source our produce, poultry, seafood, and other supplies and products from local businesses, giving back to the community through our own patronage.
We buy the highest-quality products for our guests and ensure that we always shop locally where we can as a way to build more connections between our business and community. We’ve forged incredible relationships with local vendors, and commit to supporting them however we can.
Promoting local tourism, activities, and attractions
In addition to promoting local events and celebrations, we also work hard to promote general tourism, activities, and attractions in and around Sayville. From Fire Island to our local golf courses, museums, and historic locations, we’re always happy to share recommendations with our guests.
Not only do we share these suggestions in person, but we frequently provide detailed recommendations and insights into local activities, attractions, and fun things to do around town on our blog: www.comeasyouareinn.com/blog
Find recommendations for the best restaurants, historic attractions, general tourist activities, nature-based activities and attractions, and much more. Be sure to browse through it before you plan your trip!
There’s so much that we do in order to promote local tourism and support all the communities that we align with, both as individuals and as an institution. We’re honored to be a part of all these vibrant, colorful communities and offer what we can.
Take a look at our incredible reviews and ratings to help you plan your stay at Come As You Are Inn
Come As You Are Inn is not just a local institution that’s focused on providing the best services but creating a sense of home and belonging for everyone who visits us.
We’re eternally grateful to our tourism partners and third-party directories who’ve featured our business and continue to support us, including, but not limited to Google My Business, Booking.com, Trip Advisor, and a variety of independent review channels.
We’ve truly created a niche and set ourselves apart from other lodging facilities through our stellar customer service and focus on curating a uniquely personal experience for each of our guests. Their gratitude and satisfaction are visible through their reviews, testimonials, and feedback for our business.
We have 5-star ratings on Google My Business, alongside many positive reviews online. Prospective guests are also welcome to reach out to us or ask former guests for recommendations–you won’t be disappointed.
We’re excited to host you and make your trip truly memorable. Book your stay through our website or by reaching out to us directly, and our hosts will provide you with details regarding available rooms, reservations, and any other information you need.
Come As You Are Inn is excited to make your Sayville memories some of the best you’ve ever had!