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| Rates and Policies |
The single-night rates for double occupancy are between $85. and $140. (US dollars). Rates depend on particular room, the
time of year and number staying in room (two persons max.) All guest rooms feature private bathrooms.
Two-night minimum stay is not required-- EXCEPT on Holiday and special event weekends. Discounted weekend rates for
two or more night stays.
All rates include a full breakfast, including a choice of selections; afternoon tea and pastry; liqueurs & hot beverages in the
evening.
We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover, travelers checks or cash (U.S. dollars).
First night rate pre-payment due upon making reservation.
Additional taxes (state sales and local room tax) will be applied.
Cancellation policy: You must cancel your reservation 7 days or more prior to the date reserved to avoid full room charges. On
holiday weekends (weekend nearest the following holidays: Memorial Day, July 4, Old Princess Anne Days--2nd weekend in
October, Easter, Christmas and Labor Day.) we require 14 days prior notice of cancellation to avoid charges. For all
cancellations, there is a $15 charge per night booked.
Children ages 14 and above welcome. No pets or smoking. We are a shoe-free inn, so bring your slippers! Habla Espanol,
parlais un petit Francais, parliamo piccolo Italiano.
Special rates for travel agents, travel writers; 10% discount to parents of local university students, senior citizens (age 65+).
Check-in time is from 3-8 pm. Absolutely no check-ins allowed after 9 pm. For check in from 8-9 pm there is a $10 fee, unless
pre-arranged 5 days prior by e-mail. Check-out 11 am.
To check availability, write to us at the e-mail link below or call us.
To make a reservation, please call 410-651-5195 between 9 am and 9 pm daily.
| Inn Tour Left: Cafe Colette serves up crepes, omelettes, French toast and other delights. Choose from five selections for breakfast, served from 8 to 10 am. We specialize in healthy gourmet foods and offer low fat, low sugar and low salt meals by request. Many of the herbs and vegetables served come fresh from our own organic garden! Cafe Collette is for room guests only; open from 8 am to 10 pm. Enjoy afternoon tea and pastry in the cafe or on the delightful verandah. From 8-10 pm we serve liqueurs, snacks, teas or other hot beverages. It's a great place to socialize with other guests or enjoy a game of chess, Scrabble, the Authors' Card Game, Trivial Pursuit Booklovers or other board games. Refrigerator and microwave in cafe for guest use. Left: For a winter getaway, Curl up in front of the fire with a good book in the Mark Twain Reading Parlor. The ambiance is "Southern Botanical," with soft greens, plants, magnolia, wisteria vines, and an assortment of whimsical touches. The Twain Parlor & library features a variety of books on history, antiques, architecture, politics, art, music, gardening and a range of other subjects. In addition, there are many novels by classic and contemporary authors. |
The grand Jane Austen Room, above, will transport you back to Regency England, with many special touches to delight any Austen aficionado. The spacious bathroom (10 x 12) features a clawfoot tub, separate shower for two and private wc. Left: The nautical, "upper deck" bed chamber in the Robert Louis Stevenson Room; the cozy quarters include a writers desk, separate entry/dressing area and the "Child's Garden of Verses" bathroom with tub and shower. Immerse Yourself in the Harlem Renaissance! The Langston Hughes Room (above) is a celebration of the authors, writers and musicians of one of America's most creative eras. Small bathroom with large shower. It's a 1920's New York State of Mind. "The Langston Hughes Room was a trip back in time. We can’t wait to try the other rooms." Trish and Mitch, Lewes DE |
"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 "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 "You’re cooking is delightful, and what you have done to this house is a work of art. Bravo!" Patti and Lyle K. "What a great place! Calm relaxing, great hostess and marvelous crepes. "Carol W. Wilmington DE. "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 "Cathie and I had a very magical stay at your fascinating home. The Stevenson Room was wonderful and a good kind of cozy. The library, porch, café, games and you are all treasures." Cathie and Murray K. Annapolis MD "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 "We feel pampered and ready to return to the 'real world'. A great way to spend my birthday." Lance and Suzy E., Warfordsburg PA The innkeepers will make reservations or prior arrangements for ferries to Smith and Tangier Islands, as well as eco- tours, canoe and kayak rentals. See Local Sights page. E-Mail Us |
| The Alexander House Booklovers' B & B |
| No Phones, TV's or computers; just good music, reading and relaxation. |
The Booklovers' Gift shop
features a variety of literary
-themed items and new books.
features a variety of literary
-themed items and new books.
The colorful and whimsical Cafe Colette: This
French writer loved cats, see if you can find them
in pictures and other places throughout the cafe.
French writer loved cats, see if you can find them
in pictures and other places throughout the cafe.
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| We believe in a clean environment inside as well as in the natural world. We use natural, chemical-free cleansers to clean bathrooms, and perfume-free and dye-free laundry soaps 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 Hepa filters. We are a shoe-free inn, so toxins and allergens are not tracked throughout the inn or rooms. We use natural pesticide controls. Our shoe-free policy keeps allergens, lead and other dirt-borne toxins from being spread throughout the inn. Guests often remark on our "sparkling clean, odor-free" environment. Those with allergies and the chemically sensitive especially appreciate our extra efforts. |
