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BREAKFAST Reservations for 2008 - 1-888-823-4012. Looking for romantic, waterfront accommodations in the St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Talbot County, Maryland area? There are many bed and
breakfasts and inns to choose from, but only one has a private beach and waterfront lawn in Oxford. Stay at the Robert Morris Inns Sandaway Lodge for a romantic Chesapeake Bay getaway. The location is just 7 miles from Saint Michaels. Sandaway Lodge is located 1/2 block from the Main Inn (down Lovers Lane) and sits on 2 acres of waterfront property with a private beach. The lodge dates back to 1875 and was once an Oxford residence. Most
rooms have king beds and water views some have private porches. There are ten
rooms inside the lodge and nine
rooms in separate buildings. Guests walk to the inn for
breakfast. All overnight guests of the Robert Morris Inn are able to enjoy this spectacular property with its spacious lawn and Adirondack chairs. From this location there are million dollar views of the Tred Avon River, Choptank River, and Chesapeake Bay in the distance. Enjoy relaxing in this romantic setting, watching the sailboats and waterfowl float by.
18 Rooms $220-$320 + 10% Tax (
10 Rooms in Sandaway Lodge,
9 Rooms in separate buildings)
Room rates include a continental
breakfast. Not recommended for children under 10. No
phones.
Cable TV and XM
satellite radio available in some accommodations. Sorry, no pets or smoking inside.
Room rates reduced mid-week. Sandaways waterfront location is ideal for a peaceful getaway, but is still close to shopping and
golf in the St. Michaels, Easton area.
Restaurants are also close by in Oxford and the surrounding towns for romantic or casual dinning. However, you may just want to buy a picnic at Oxfords market, and relax at Sandaway to watch the day fade into a beautiful sunset. For the ultimate Chesapeake experience ask for the. Your first floor
bedroom with a canopy king bed, soaking
tub for two, and side porch is located at Sandaway Lodge. Your separate sitting
room is located on the beach with views of the river in 3 directions. Great sunsets! The Sandaway lawn and beach is also available for
weddings. Please visit our
wedding page for details. Our Million Dollar views from the Sandaway Lodge and property. Take a look at 5 Sample
Rooms. This is a second floor accommodation with a king bed. There is a
shower bath and a reading area in the
room. The best thing about
room 201 is its porch with views of the beach and river. $250.00 Weekends + 10% tax $220.00 Weekdays + 10% tax. This is one of our four River
Rooms located in a separate building on the Sandaway Property. This
quiet and spacious
bedroom has an exceptionally large
bathroom complete with an original claw foot
tub and a built in
shower. All the River
Rooms have a king size bed, a reading area in front of expansive windows and private porches. You have your own designated
parking spot, so you only walk two steps to your entrance--a great set-up! We consider these our nicest accommodations. $300.00 Weekends + 10% tax $270.00 Weekdays + 10% tax. This 2nd floor accommodation has a king bed and a small
shower bath. The view from the porch is as good as it gets anywhere. This 2nd floor
room has a king bed and a huge
bathroom with clawfoot
tub and
shower. You have side views of the water. Also, on the 1st floor there is your own private day porch. $250.00 Weekends + 10% tax $220.00 Weekdays + 10% tax XM
satellite radio. This spacious third floor accommodation has side views of the river from both the
bedroom and
bath. If you can handle a steep private staircase you will love this
quiet, high-up, secluded
room. Your own day porch is on the first floor of the Sandaway. This romantic cottage accommodation is what we recommend for guests who want complete privacy. Situated on the back of the Sandaway property it has a king bed and a reading area. The
bathroom is as big as the
bedroom and has an inviting soaking
tub for two plus separate
shower. Although it does not have a water view, it does have a peek of the river. $250.00 Weekends + 10% tax $220.00 Weekdays + 10% tax
Cable TV
The Robert Morris Inn is a member of Select Registry, a collection of some of the finest inns and bed and
breakfasts in North America. We are the only inn or bed and
breakfast with this distinction in the St. Michaels, Maryland region. Our inn is located in the colonial town of Oxford, which is close to Saint Michaels, Easton, and Cambridge. The Inn dates back to 1710 and was once the home of Robert Morris, Sr., and his son Robert Morris Jr. who gained fame as Financier of the Revolution. Just steps from our covered front porch you will find the tranquil Tred Avon River and the historic Oxford Bellvue car-ferry, dating back to 1635. St. Michaels is only a six mile drive from the Bellvue side of the river.
Rooms in the historic building are located on the second and third floors. Our stairway is wide and gradual (phew)! Accommodations here range from tiny sleeping
rooms with one double bed to larger accommodations with king beds and adjoining sitting
rooms. Four of the Inn's
14 rooms have side views of the river. These are the
1710 rooms with all their original paneling and charm. The historic
restaurant where
breakfast is served is located on the first floor. All overnight guest of the Robert Morris Inn may use the Sandaway waterfront lawn and beach. Some of the best views and sunsets in the Chesapeake Bay region are found at Sandaway. The Sandaway Lodge also has a
cable tv for those guests that dont have
television in there
rooms. The Robert Morris Inn can be available for
weddings and
business conferences. Please contact us as soon as possible to make a reservation.
14 rooms $130-$240 + 10% Tax
Room rates include a continental
breakfast. All
bedrooms are for two persons only, with private
baths and
air conditioning, and are individually decorated. Not recommended for children under 10 No
phones,
cable TV in
2 rooms and Sandaway Lodge library.
WI-Fi wireless available to Inn guests. Sorry, no pets or smoking inside.
Room rates reduced mid-week. Historic
Dining Room.
Breakfast in the Tap
Room. Waterfront Sitting
Room. Our covered porch with views of the River. Kenneth and Marchie Clarke,Ohio A walk back into a more relaxed time. Mary and Scott Williams, Fresno, CA Wonderful. Bonnie and Bob Quinn, White Haven, PA Relaxing Romantic. Syel and Butch Harris, Spartanburg, SC We enjoy your lovely town. Mr and Mrs Lemaster, Katie, Sam and Tommy, Tampa, FL Wonderful-a family tradition. Ray and Pam Onyx, Limekiln, PA Lovely and relaxing. Joan and Bill Feinberg, Ocean, NJ As usual-excellent. Diana and Michael Laird, Falls Church, VA Great place for your first anniversary!. The Washington Post May 2006 Life in Oxford is so unhurried and its riverside setting is so flawless, you'll feel relaxed the minute you set the
parking brake.. Take a look at 4 Sample
Rooms. This private 3rd floor corner
room has a king bed and side view of the river and the historic car ferry. You will see all the original paneling in this
room along with the crooked doors. In addition to the full
bath with an original clawfoot
tub, there is also a
showerbath (not shown). $240.00 Weekends + 10% tax $200.00 Weekdays + 10% tax. Second Floor
1710 Room. Our largest colonial corner
room comes with all the historical charm you can handle: slanted doorways, a fireplace (non working) made from the bricks of ship's ballast, and original paneling. This four poster canopy bed with a large full
bath and side view of the river are as good as it gets in the inn. $220.00 Weekends + 10% tax $180.00 Weekdays + 10% tax. King Bed with Sitting
Room. A
bedroom with a king bed, and an adjoining sitting
room with a full
bath give a nice feeling of space. It is one of our most requested accommodations. $200.00 Weekends + 10% tax $160.00 Weekdays + 10% tax. Even if your
room does not have a water view, no need to worry. Most guests are out and about during the day. The whole village is surrounded by water-perfect for strolling about. We have a waterfront sitting
room off of the lobby and covered porches on both properties. It is almost impossible to escape water views here. This separate building is located next to the Inn, across the driveway, and faces the River and the historic car ferry. One unit has a king bed and the other can be king or twin. Both
rooms have bay windows with water views, reading areas, large
bathrooms, and private
parking spots. We have decorated with the same furnishings and fabrics we use in the Inn
rooms. These Ferry View
Rooms are great for guests who like first floor accommodations. Each
room has
cable tv. $210.00 Weekends + 10% tax $180.00 Weekdays + 10% tax.
Wireless Internet Available to Guests.
Washington DC 1.5 hours. Philadelphia 2.5 hours. Want to have your
conference,
business meeting, or corporate retreat in the St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Maryland area? The Robert Morris Inn is located on the river in the colonial port of Oxford with marinas, a few
shops, and
restaurants. If you had your
conference here you could take over the whole Inn. Your
business meeting or
conference could take place in a very large
private room with five windows overlooking our porch and perennial flower bed. However, you may just want to brainstorm on our waterfront lawn with million dollar views out into the Chesapeake Bay. Free
Wireless High Speed
Internet Access at the Main Inn. Our Private Beach at Sunset. Suggested Free Time Activities. Take a ferry ride across the river and drive to St. Michaels. Have a skipjack or a cruise boat pick you up right at the inn and whisk you away for a Chesapeake Bay excursion. Visit Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and rent kayaks. Enjoy a picnic at Oxfords waterfront park. Get caught up on some reading under one of our covered porches. Go get an ice cream cone by the marina. How about
golf? There are many
golf course in the area. Closest course is 10 minutes away. Visit St. Michaels (7 miles), Easton (10 miles) or Tilghman Island (20 miles) to experience a different small town. Rent a
bike and take off most places
flat on the shore. Go down on our lawn and private beach with a million dollar view and veg out! One of our
conferences boarding a skipjack for an afternoon cruise. The wharf is located next to the inn.
Conference costs are determined by the number of participants and time of year. We do not do homogenized
conferences - every
conference is individualized. When calling ask for Wendy Gibson or Sally Greenhawk
Conference Coordinators
wendylgibson@webtv.net. Read what recent
conferences said about us! Peninsula Insurance Extraordinary and excellent! *** US Forest Service Wendy our staff liked the RMI so much and location so much that instead of going to New Hampshire in 2006, they instead would like to return to Oxford. *** World
Bank Again, many thanks to you and your staff for another successful
meeting. As usual the accommodations and service made us feel at home. *** The leadership team of the Washington Cancer Institute at the Washington Hospital
Center greatly appreciates the exceptional hospitality, accommodations, and meals that you provided during our annual strategic planning retreat at the Robert Morris Inn. We had a very productive planning
meeting thanks to you and your staff. Every one of you went out of your way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Our fifth year of retreating at the Robert Morris Inn was our best retreat yet. Your staff's customer service skills and talents are equaled by few in the country inn
business. The Robert Morris Inn, but more especially your entire staff, is one of Maryland's best kept secrets for getaways. Most of us left the Inn a bit heavier than we arrived.