| The Alexander House Booklovers' Bed & Breakfast is a literary themed inn located in the quaint historic district of Princess Anne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The colorful Queen Anne Victorian features authors' portraits, dramatic colors and whimsical literary details throughout. Each room offers a realistic interpretation of a famous author's own room in his or her time. Immerse yourself in the jazzy Harlem Renaissance of the Langston Hughes Room; a 19th-Century high seas adventure in the Robert Louis Stevenson Room; or the romance of Regency England in the grand Jane Austen Room. Relax with a book from the eclectic library in the Mark Twain Reading Parlor. Partake of a gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea or evening liqueur in the charmingly French Cafe Colette. Or have your own Jane Austen Book Club, reunion or other meeting with friends; ask us about group rates or day use for groups. In the Booklovers' Shop, peruse our collection of items for sale, including literary themed-mugs, -night shirts, -totebags, hats, new books and much more. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the historic district of Princess Anne, teeming with lovingly preserved historic homes from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras. Walk to the nearby Teackle Mansion for a tour of one of Maryland's beautiful historic estates, then meander along the water in Manokin River Park. Take a walk down the quaint main street--featuring antique, coffee and gift shops, eateries and an ice cream parlor serving delectable gourmet ice creams and desserts. Local events include the annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival on the first weekend in October, (see link on page 2) and the Annual Skipjack Races on Labor Day Weekend (local events link). Olde Princess Anne Days is celebrated the third weekend in October with home and garden tours, carriage rides, street fair and more. Click on the Calendar of Events link on the Local Sights page for more annual events. Nestled between the beach (Atlantic) and the Bay (Chesapeake), nearby nature attractions include Assateague and Chincoteague (35 minutes), where you can share the pristine, natural seashore with wild ponies. Or for some really wild night life, there's always Ocean City, a 30 minute drive away. Within minutes of various wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, waterways and marshes, where hundreds of bird species can be observed. Kayak and canoe rentals are available on the Pocomoke River or the Tangier Sound (opening to the Bay). A ferry boat ride away are Smith Island and Tangier Islands, where Colonial English/Welsh dialects are still spoken. Innkeepers: Elizabeth and Peter Alexander. Elizabeth is a retired journalist and teacher who now writes books and plays. Formerly, Peter was a professional woodworker and furniture maker (his work can be seen throughout the inn). Currently, he is an architectural and nautical draftsman/designer. Click on the inn tour link above for photos and descriptions of the inn and guest rooms, and rates. To check availability: click on the e-mail link at the bottom of this page or call 410-651-5195 from 9 am to 9 pm daily. Please call to book a reservation. 30535 Linden Ave Princess Anne, Maryland 21853 (corner of Linden & Beckford Aves.) Turn off Route 13 (heading north or south) onto Linden Ave (east). Go one block to the stop sign at Beckford Ave. The inn is across the street on the right (southeast) corner. |
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| In the Historic District, Princess Anne, Maryland |
| The Alexander House Booklovers' B & B |
| Come Down in Time to a Place That Celebrates Books and Authors. |
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Featured on the NBC Today Show and in
The Washington Post, Budget Travel
Magazine, Fodors, Baltimore Magazine ,
Chesapeake Life Magazine. and National
Geographic's Novel Destinations.
"This place is Neverland for fanatical readers..... up the stairs past portraits of the likes of Pablo Neruda and Isabel Allende, I wondered how I could yank myself away after one night.....Flopping from one comfortable perch to another, book in hand, I was at home......Princess Anne, an impressive stronghold of finely preserved Victorian-era homes, is an excellent setting for leisurely walks. " -- The Washington Post "The Eastern Shore is dotted with quaint B&Bs, but none match The Alexander House Booklovers' Bed & Breakfast for originality." --Budget Travel Magazine "You'll be captivated by the charming, unpretentious Alexander House Booklovers'B & B" -Baltimore Magazine "Makes a wonderful place to wile away a chilly day curled up in front of the fire in the Mark Twain Parlor with a favorite book....the B & B is filled with plenty of clever (literary) allusions..." --Chesapeake Life Magazine "Top 5 Unique B and B's in the Southeast US" About.Com Top 6 Inns for Readers and Writers--Fodors |
"Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. We've stayed in many B & B's, but never one that had the charm and aura of this one. We are amazed at how well you've achieved the whole 'book lovers' ambiance. The Jane Austen Room is absolutely beautiful, the bed was wonderful, the food delicious, and our hostess charming and thoughtful."--Bob and Jan S. Vernon, CT "Alexander House is simply marvelous—all your thoughtful, creative little touches, the delicious food, the cozy reading room and the terrific dreamy Langston Hughes Room is a 'Montage of a Dream Realized.' We relished the morning tea on the porch. Thanks for everything. We’ll be back." Ashwini and Shankar Washington D.C. "This lovely home gives a warm hug to all who enter.” Martha M. South Carolina "What a delightful room within an enchanting house. I love the feeling of comfort and the eclectic touches of whimsy throughout the inn. I will recommend it to everyone I know traveling on the Eastern Shore. A terrific respite! " Peggy. S. Bethesda, MD "Purrrrfect! Elizabeth, you were/are the very best hostess. The accommodations, food, environment and everything, were all outstanding. We’ll be back." Harold and Cecelia P. Severna Park MD "Booklovers B and B gets it right cover to cover!! Wonderful space, great details, delicious breakfasts, clean and comfortable in every regard, plus a delightful hostess. Thanks for sharing." Lou and Jolie Baltimore MD "Such a lovely serene room (Jane Austen)! We look forward to our next visit with great anticipation and plans for a longer stay. " Steve F and Barbara M "We delighted in every detail of your lovely home and the Jane Austen Room. Thank you for helping us feel so pampered during our Eastern Shore Getaway. "Mollie and Bruce H. Baltimore MD "Where do we begin? The warm welcome, followed by the wonderful room, excellent food….I'm so glad I was able to indulge my passion for all things Regency and Jane Austen." Phil and Theresa R. Fredericksburg VA "What a wonderful birthday treat! We loved taking over your whole house with our friends." Eddie and Mary Linda W Virginia "Thank you for the most enjoyable b and b stay I have ever had! Jane Austen would be proud of you for your rendition of her abode." Caron and Aubrey "We were checking the internet for a convenient place to stop on our way to the Outer Banks, and we're intrigued by your Book lovers' theme. What a pleasant surprise! Your house has been carefully, tastefully and imaginatively decorated and the Jane Austen room is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Many thanks, Elizabeth and Peter, for your gracious hospitality." Nancy and Joe I. New Jersey "Alexander House is a very relaxing; I could almost live in the Twain Reading Room!" Jada B Alexandria VA "As Jane Austen wrote in Emma, 'it was a delightful visit, perfect in being much too short.' Thank you for making our first weekend in Somerset County most enjoyable." Bob and Jeanne Ellicott City MD "We slept in comfort and ate with bliss; The Alexander house we will surely miss." Ben and Denise Baltimore "We loved your booklovers' inn—so cheery and tasteful, and the food and hospitality were great. You've mastered the art of innkeeping—and it is an art! " Verlan and Norma VR Kalamazoo, MI "Our stay may have been short but our memories will be lasting. Blessings to you." Bob & Ann Sloan "Thank you so much for welcoming us to your lovely inn. It is warm and friendly. We cannot tell you what a welcome retreat it has been for us away from crowded Washington!!" Raji and Matt, Bethesda MD "Your flexible attention to our needs and extra effort to create a memorable experience were truly appreciated by both of us. Your gourmet crepes and omelettes got us started right each day for our whirlwind tours." Kelly and Deena Clear Lake, Wisconsin "Our home away from home…another exceptional stay at your extraordinary creation. Loved every minute. " Carol and Alan F. Owings Mills, MD Come for a stay and see why guests from around the world have delighted in the Alexander House Booklovers' B & B. Our guests have come from every state in the Union, every country in Europe and every continent in the world, all sharing the universal love of Books! We believe in a clean environment inside as well as in the natural world. We use organically based, chemical-free cleansers to clean bathrooms, and perfume-free and dye-free laundry soaps/softeners on our linens. Our rooms and mattresses are sterilized using safe, advanced technology-- the UVC light wand. Our HVAC system also uses a special UVC lamp that destroys germs, viruses, and bacteria in the air before it's released from the system, along with special eco-friendly reusable Hepa filters. Our bathrooms feature natural shampoos, conditioners and soaps. We are a shoe-free inn, so toxins, lead and allergens are not tracked throughout the inn or rooms. We use natural pest controls. Guests often remark on our "sparkling clean, odor-free" environment. Those with allergies and the chemically sensitive especially appreciate our extra efforts. . Those with allergies and the chemically sensitive especially appreciate our extra efforts. |
We're conveniently located right off
Route 13, the scenic alternate
north-south route (to avoid 95
through MD and VA). Just 12 miles
south of Salisbury, MD and Salisbury
University, 6 blocks from the
University of Maryland (Eastern
Shore campus), 16 miles to Crisfield
(Smith Island Ferry).
Route 13, the scenic alternate
north-south route (to avoid 95
through MD and VA). Just 12 miles
south of Salisbury, MD and Salisbury
University, 6 blocks from the
University of Maryland (Eastern
Shore campus), 16 miles to Crisfield
(Smith Island Ferry).