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The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

30535 Linden Ave
Princess Anne, MD 21853
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Elizabeth and Peter Alexander

(410) 651-5195
 

Circa 1885. Cradled between Chesapeake Bay and the beach, this Queen Anne Victorian graces the historic district with an inviting, wicker-furnished wraparound front porch and a veranda with a flower garden shaded by a large magnolia tree. The bed and breakfast is filled with literary memorabilia and portraits that honor writers and their books. Sit by the fire in the Mark Twain Reading Parlor. Each guest bedroom realistically reflects a famous author. Select the 1920s jazzy Harlem Renaissance of the Langston Hughes Room or the romantic Jane Austen Room with a clawfoot tub and ambiance of Regency England. The Robert Louis Stevenson Room offers 19th-century high-seas adventure. Linger over a gourmet breakfast in the French Café Colette where afternoon tea and evening liqueur are also served. A stocked refrigerator and microwave is available for guest use.

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The Alexander House Booklovers B&B



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Rates

$85 to $140

Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, Discover, Master Card and Visa.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Evening Liqueurs
  • Teas

Events Hosted

  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Family Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Girls Night Out Pajama Parties
  • Book Readings
  • Signings

Available Food Service

  • Breakfast Buffet

Other Activities

  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Wild Ponies Of Assateague/chincoteague
  • Smith
  • Tangier Islands
  • Boat Eco Tours
  • Salisbury Zoo
  • Ocean City (35 Minutes). Three Local Golf Courses
  • Salon@somerset High Caliber Salon Featuring Massage
  • Skin Care
  • Yoga
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Haircare (3 Blocks)
  • Ward Museum Of Wildfowl Art Displays World Renowned Carvers Works Of All Types Of Birds

Transportation Services

  • Bus Station Pickup
  • Ferry Pickup
  • Airport Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Elizabeth and Peter Alexander

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, some French, Italian and Japanese.

Rooms

This property has 3 total guest accommodations with private bath.

Amenities In Room

  • Reading Lamps
  • Stereo
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Desk
  • Central Air
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace In Twain Parlor
  • Not In Guest Rooms

Amenities On Site

  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Library
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Access
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (in Cafe)
  • Bike Rack
  • Iron & Board Available By Request
  • Wi-fi Available June 2009

Parking

on street or off (by request)

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • FAX On-site
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Internet Access

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The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

Map

Location: Country and Historic district near Chesapeake Bay.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Peaky's, The Market Streen Inn, Rosa Nini's., Namaste Indian, Restaurant 213, The Globe-berlin, .
  • Sushi De Kanpai

Romantic Interest

Everything. The relaxing atmosphere, the sexy colors, the privacy.

Historic Interest

Built in 1885 by Austrian immigrant/entrepreneur Rudolph Cohn, who owned the local flour mill, grain mill and lumber mill.

Historic sites nearby:

Teakle Mansion, Manokin Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Other Awards:

Maryland Life Magazine Reader's Choice Award for Best Inn on the southern Eastern Shore.

Weather

About Our Rooms

The grand Jane Austen Room

The grand Jane Austen Room

 

Robert Louis Stevenson Room

Robert Louis Stevenson Room

 

The Langston Hughes Room

The Langston Hughes Room

 

Innkeeper Note

The Alexander House Booklovers Bed and Breakfast announces a special 10% discounts for guests bringing bicycles to use around the area, or those arriving in a hybrid vehicle. "We wanted to reward those who are truly attempting to conserve gas, rather than giving an across-the-board gas discount to everyone, when we still see so many folks driving large SUV's at top speeds on their vacations." The discount runs through 2009. Last year, the inn became one of the maverick American inns to initiate a shoe-free policy, in line with the cultural mores of most of the world, and to keep their green and clean inn toxin/allergen free. The inn uses natural cleaning products and special uv lights to clean the air and mattresses. Innkeepers Elizabeth and Peter Alexander have created a whimsical, feel-good atmosphere, with bright colors, eclectic furnishings and an unpretentious look that allows visitors to feel at home and relax. This literary-themed inn opened in 2002, and has quickly gaining popularity with guests from every world continent, as well as guests from across the United States.

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The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two-night minimum on holiday weekends only; other times, no minimum.
Children Restrictions:Ages 14 and over only
Cancellation:One night prepayment required. Refundable (minus $25 cancellation charge) if given cancellation notice 10 days or more prior to date of arrival. Reservations for holiday weekend stay: 14 day prior cancellation notice required to receive refund (minus $25 cancellation charge). If cancelled after these minimum requirements, the prepayment will be non-refundable, but may be applied to future bookings.
Check in/out:3:00-8:00pm / 10:30 am
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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This lovely home gives a warm hug

The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Martha M

This lovely home gives a warm hug to all who enter.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Simply Marvelous

The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Ashwini and Shankar
Washington,

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.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Gracious Hospitality

The Alexander House Booklovers B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Bob and Jan Vernon

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 Room is absolutely beautiful, the bed was wonderful, the food delicious, and our hostess charming and thoughtful.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Publicity and Press Reviews

Budget Travel Magazine, The Washington Post, Salisbury Daily Times, Chesapeake Life Magazine, Today Show NBC (February 2004), WBOC TV local CBS affiliate Travels with Charley, Peter Greenberg travel show (2009).

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Any day, December and January or Monday-Wednesday, November-April