"We enjoyed walking on the beach and sitting in the large chairs facing the river and bay. The next day, we took the ferry across ($10) and drove up to St. Michaels. It was nice, but we prefer the quiet of Oxford." TripAdvisor
"Very quiet, nice lawn outside facing the water, excellent views -- can spend whole day reading in one of their adirondack chairs overlooking the bay. Its also a good place to launch a kayak, if you have one." TripAdvisor
"We relaxed all afternoon in the adirondack chairs, sharing a bottle of wine and watching the boats go by. Take the ferry to Saint Michaels if you want to stroll a lovely small town with great restaurants and shops." TripAdvisor
"We can sit for hours reading and watching sailing yachts and other water craft going out into the Chesapeake for a day on the water." TripAdvisor
"This getaway is luscious..." Frommer's
"Lots of porches, huge trees, and chaise lounges make this a comfortable retreat." Frommer's
"You'll be equally impressed by its lovely waterfront location."
Conde' Nast Traveler
"Unlike many tourist destinations designed to drain the wallet, Oxford fills the senses and rejuvenates the soul." Chesapeake Life
"If you're seeking even greater solitude and room to be a porch potato..." Baltimore Magazine
Reviews and Media Coverage
"The 1875 Victorian mansion, set among mimosa and horse chestnut trees, is more secluded and its spacious rooms and suites are furnished with king- and queen-size beds. There is a sandy beach, where swimming is possible until mid-July, when the sea nettles arrive."
The New York Times
Sandaway is located in Oxford, Maryland seven miles from St. Michaels. Call 1-888-SANDAWAY for reservations. Copyright 2010.
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103 West Strand Road Oxford, MD 21654
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Off to the B & B
By Robert Sacheli and John Blee
January 2010
"Driving out of Washington for a weekend getaway to a bed and breakfast can be a highly pleasurable and affordable mini-vacation. In very little time one can experience a whole different small-town quality of life. No going through the hassle of airport screening. It can be almost spur of the moment, though it’s important to check room availability."
"Sandaway, located on a peninsula where the Choptank and Tred Avon Rivers flow into the Chesapeake, is part of a complex that includes the Robert Morris Inn, now celebrating its 300th birthday. It was at the Inn that James Michener wrote most of “Chesapeake.” The Inn is closed most of the winter, but Sandaway, built in 1870, has its own charm much like a Dutch Colonial complex on two acres.
At Sandaway there are rooms with spectacular views of the water and private screen porches. In the winter there is shopping in nearby towns that contain two museums and ample opportunity for wildlife viewing. There is a good sampling of restaurants in Oxford. If you go online you will find some special discounts for this time of year. (888 726 3292, www.sandaway.com)"
Georgetowner.com
Editors' Pick
Robert Morris Inn & Sandaway, Oxford, Maryland
Maryland Guide
2009-2010
While nearby St. Michaels gets the crowds, this is the place for a good old B&B getaway on the Eastern Shore. The 14-room inn, which dates to 1710 and was the residence of Revolutionary War financier Robert Morris, has a full and fascinating history, as does the village of Oxford, one of Maryland's oldest settlements. An antique print in the inn's sitting room shows Morris and George Washington meeting with Betsy Ross to design the nation's first flag. There's also a thank-you note from author James Michener (he outlined his novel Chesapeake in the tavern room) to innkeepers Ken and Wendy Gibson, who've owned the spot since 1971. Rooms 1, 2, 15, and 17 have river views to go along with canopy beds, floral wallpaper, and uneven floors (the original building is nearly 300 years old). The "newer" 18-room Sandaway (built in 1835), a sister property, is a half-block to the west, with enormous trees shading a broad lawn that spills onto a private beach. There are a few cable TVs in the rooms, but no phones. There is Wi-Fi in the lobby, but it seems an anachronism when you could be walking the brick sidewalks to the town's busy docks and marinas to watch watermen unload the day's catch.
Concierge.com
