Sandaway Waterfront Lodging

Our daughter got us an early April weekend stay at Sandaway for our 35th anniversary, and it was a pure delight. We had the Tred/Avon 101 facing right out over the gorgeous lawn and into the Bay itself, and we sat on our huge screened-in porch (and later the lawn) to sip cocoa, read books, play boggle and watch the sailboats glide by. We had perfect weather, a perfect view, and a delightful room with comfy bed and fabulous shower. Treats, hot drinks and more were available in the beautiful inn's library. We had dinner at the historic Robert Morris Inn virtually across the street, and took a romantic moonlit walk with the Bay shore on one side and lovely old homes on the other. Had it been warmer, we would have used the little beach or gone boating, but my husband rented a bike and saw the sights in Oxford, and on our way back home we took the cute little ferry to St. Michaels. Sandaway's innkeeper Ben was attentive and personally brought us our breakfast in a basket. I've already recommended Sandaway to several friends, and we definitely plan to make it a yearly treat to ourselves. Thank you, Sandaway, for a lovely and memorable anniversary.

Totally enjoyed our stay here. It was peaceful and tranquil.

We arrived by ferry and were awed by the picturesque setting of the Sandaway Inn. We were introduced to the Inn by the friendly resident hisotrian Norma. We found the tuckaway cottage to be just what we wanted private, quiet, clean, and roomy. We recommend the Inn for anyone looking for a little weekend bliss.

The Sandaway is a lovely, historic home on the Tred Avon River. Rooms are beautifully furnished -- private baths & private screened porches. Grounds are beautifully landscaped. Oxford is wonderful. Weather was perfect. We enjoyed watching the sailboat races from our porch. Highly recommend!

Many thanx to the proprietors for making my birthday retreat a romantic and exiting time, once again this year. Lot's of inspiration for my artist muse for a new series of paintings! We LOVE the quaint and quiet village of Oxford. Accomodations are delightful.

If you are looking for a spot to get away, slow down and just relax this is one of those places. We spent three nights and four days and The Gibsons could not of done more to make us feel at home. The night we arrived Oxford experienced the worst storm they had, had in over 40 yrs (the wind at Yacht Club across the road was reported at 90 mph) and while there were some disruptions in the Town, at the Inn by the next afternoon you would not even know anything unusual had occurred. Even so the Gibsons felt they had to apologize for Mother Nature. We will go back again and again this is a small piece of Paradise!!! Do yourself and your psyche a favor take a break and get a room at the Sandaway!!!!

We visited for a long weekend and the room and view were perfect. We plan to visit again in the future.

I visited off season and was taken by the feeling of peace and tranquility. The water, sky and air blend to excite the senses and calm the soul. The nearby Robert Morris Inn offers a surprisingly sophisticated menu in comfortable, cozy dining rooms. I intend to return and sample the same treasures in season that I experienced off season. I understand there is a good chance I will get to enjoy sailboats dotting the water with their billowy sails and bright colors.

I don't this place is as nice as it could be. It is a Select Registry property but to me looks tired and could do with an overhaul.

I was out driving along the Eastern Shore looking at the bay. It was getting close to sunset and my friend and I were wondering where we might stay. After looking at the map I found the town of Oxford, which led me to use my smart phone to look at hotel reviews on Yelp. I was actually reading a review from The Robert Morris Inn a block away when I found this place. We drove over and she had a room available. We got a River Room which is a large room with a large bathroom, a sitting area, a king sized bed and an amazing view of the sunset just past the river. We were thrilled. Of course, the place was more than we had in mind to spend, but felt it was worth the cost given what we got... although more than we had been looking for. Wendy, the owner, was incredibly sweet and helpful. We were given a discount on food at the related dining room at The Robert Morris Inn just up the block. My friend kept pointing out interesting things the owner had though of including binoculars, books, even a mirror in a very nice antique vanity that made us look taller and thinner than we are. She really had put a great deal of thought into furnishing the room. We ate breakfast in the Inn (if we had reserved the room earlier we would have had a basket of breakfast goodies delivered to our room, but we found it moments before sunset). The breakfast in the Inn, which is always an option, was incredibly good with standard fare done very well for an incredibly affordable price. We look forward to going back in the spring when we will be able to enjoy the Adirondack chairs placed on the lawn between the hotel and the bay (river).

My wife and I have been looking for a waterfront view lodging for years to celebrate our anniversary. The Sandaway was everything the website described and we could not have been more pleased with the accommodations. This was the perfect place for us to spend a weekend, celebrate our 37 years together, and enjoy the lovely views of the Tred Avon River. We look forward to our next stay!

Loved the area. Can't wait to return to Sandaway during warmer months! Incredible setting.

The room was exactly as described - private porch, two-person tub, etc. However, it was clear that the room had both an air conditioning and a musty/mold problem. The room had an unpleasant odor, and a very loud dehumidifier. During the day, it was not possible to get the temperature in the room below 77 or so. These two things alone made the stay less than comfortable, and for $275/night, I did not anticipate yearning to go home, and sleep in a mold-free environment.

You can't beat the romantic factor of this B&B. Location doesn't get any better than sitting out on the Adirondack's sipping on some wine and enjoying the sunset and sailboats. We also really liked the atmosphere of Oxford, MD. Don't expect much for breakfast except for a short walk to the local inn where you will enjoy a full on meal.

This is a wonderful location. We enjoyed a terrific Labor Day weekend with great weather and access to the Eastern Shore. The Sandaway is an amazing site with great views of the Tred Avon and Choptank Rivers. Oxford is an very laid back escape. We had a wonderful view with a screened-in porch on the second floor - a magical weekend! Breakfast, however is like no other B&B we've visited. A laundry basket with coffee, juice, yogurt and pastry was not anything we'd enjoy. The offer to buy breakfast at the nearby Inn at 15% off was offensive, given the price we paid for the room. Go here, but undersand that you may need to fend for yourself for breakfast.

My husband and I just returned from a glorious Labor Day weekend stay at The Sandaway Waterfront Inn. We had stayed at Sandaway in 1987 for a birthday weekend, and this was our first time back -- 23 years later! To this minute, we have asked ourselves 100 times why it took us so long to return. It will be a must visit and getaway spot for us forever now, where we will visit at least 3-4 times a year. We live in Washington, DC and it's an easy drive to Oxford. While there, simply sitting on the expansive Sandaway lawn on the Bay and River is absolutely the thing to do. The day simply slips away. The care and attention one is given by the staff of Sandaway is exception and gracious. There are more than enough places to select from in and around Oxford for a variety of dining pleasures. One can also enjoy a ferry ride; go sailing; swim right off the beach at Sandaway; go kayaking; etc. OR, just read and enjoy the cool water breezes. One feels as though he/she is on a private island. We thank the wonderful Gibson family for keeping this going for so many years (40 years, I think) in addition to their Robert Morris Inn. Thank you for being in business. Liz and Bob Perry

Had a wonderful stay at Sandaway. It is a very peaceful and beautiful place, all you want to do is just sit and watch the water til sunset. They have a "club house" as well with TV and XM radio to just chill and relax by the water, stocked with snacks. Would definitely recommend for a romantic getaway, as a solo trip out of town or maybe couples...I'll be back!!

I spent the weekend of my birthday here and found it to be the perfect place to get away from it all. The screened porch provided us with an amazing view of the river where we could watch the boats as the sun was setting. The basket loaded with all the breakfast goodies that were delivered to our door each morning allowed us to spend more time at the Sandaway. Even though it felt like time had slowed to the rhythm of the gentle waves that weekend, it was soon Sunday and I reluctantly got back in the car to leave for the hustle and bustle. I am looking forward to spending many more birthday weekends at the Sandaway.

The location alone makes this Inn worthwhile. Picture perfect views, grounds and private spaces. Our room - in the original carriage house was very clean, spacious and comfortable with a lovely and expansive view of the grounds, private beach and the river. The included breakfast was as advertised - a pleasant but continental basket and the option to go across the street to the Robert Morris Inn should be taken if you want something more traditional. The best surprises were the boat house and the sunsets. Icing on the cake for this place. The staff was very friendly, quite helpful and kind. An outstanding value for the money. Oxford is a sweet little town, minutes from St. Michael's or Easton - without the crowds, traffic or noise. An easy walkable town with a several nice restaurants, pubs, ice cream and other neat little stores. When they "speed limit 25MPH." They mean it. Drive slow into town. Park it and forget it. You can walk everywhere in this town.

I visited the Sandaway Bed and Breakfast recently and it definitely exceeded my expectations. I had a room with a water view and porch where I watched the sailboats go by. The view is awesome!!! The room was beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean. In the morning I had a breakfast basket delivered right to my front door with all kinds of goodies inside which included a homemade coffee cake, orange juice, a fruit smoothie, yogurt and coffee and even the newspaper. I found the innkeepers very eager to please and couldn't have asked for a better vacation from home. I would highly recommend staying here and can't wait to book another trip.

The Gibsons continue to provide the quiet, understated hospitality at Sandaway that allows guests to be at one with nature, relax the body and calm the mind. A true treasure worth visiting again and again; we have for more than ten years. A well-kept secret worth sharing. --Visitors from Columbia, MD.

The room was beautiful, with a good view and soft bed. The location of the building, right on the water, could not be beat. The breakfast, however, was just about the saddest thing I have ever seen at a B&B. It was a cup of yogurt and one square of crumb cake with some coffee. The only thing that made it a 2-out-of-5 was that it was hand delivered to my door each morning.

The Sandaway is one of the most beautiful, serene places on the earth. It was just what I needed. I met the nicest people and saw the wonders of God!

We spent a recent weekend at the Sandaway. I wanted it to be a really special stay. As it turned out, it was ok. I don't have any complaints, but I wasn't blown away by it. The inn is nice, the room was fine. Our room was on the waterfront side. It had a nice view and it was quiet. The bed was fine. The service was acceptable, not overly friendly, but acceptable. The manager/owner tried to push a sale of sheets on me at checkout, which I didn't particularly like, but generally the service was ok. The breakfast, which was advertised as part of the weekend package, was meager: a yogurt, a commercial pastry, and a fruit drink. All in all, I left with the feeling that I overpaid for something that wasn't all that special. The price you pay is primarily for the location. I live in a nice place, not a concrete jungle so I guess that colors my perspective. But I've stayed in places that were comparably nice, and nicer, for far less.

Our Room was charming and had exceeded our expectations. The bed was very comfortable. We pampered our selfs in the claw foot tub in our room. The View at the Sandaway is beyond words...we could not leave the lavish lawn. We have not been that relaxed in years. Rooms were spotless and everyone was so very nice. We highly recommend the Sandaway.

A very quiet and restful 1 night getaway. Very well organized.

Great weather, great views and a great stay. We will definitely be back.

We knew we would have a "peek" of the water from our stay at the Tuckaway Cottage, but we didn't know about the "tree", which ended up being part of the fun. We highly recommend the Sandaway, particularly the Tuckaway.

It was our anniversary, so on a whim, we decided to try to find a place to stay in the St. Michael's area. We called the Sandaway and spoke with Norma, and she said she had a cancellation. She described the room, overlooking the Choptank with a private porch. We jumped on it. The whole weekend was perfect. The room was very quaint and well appointed, the view outstanding and the breeze from the river made it perfect to sit outside. Everyone at the inn was very nice and accomodating. We will definately return.

If you want a restful, serene setting, stay here . . . beautiful view of the water and quiet beyond my expectations. Play tennis on nearby public courts, rent a bicycle, walk to a lovely inn for dinner or just sit and read. Very romantic locale if that is also a criteria . . .

The waterfront views are absolutely stunning. We enjoyed sitting by the water and watching the boats pass by. The innkeepers have thought of everything - even extra binoculars to enjoy the sights!

A sense of calm is how I would describe our stay at the Sandaway. We stayed in the River Room with the screened porch overlooking the water. On our left was the 100-year old weeping beech tree. On the water you can see the oystermen or eelers engaging in their daily activity. We needed the relaxation, and having our breakfast hand delivered to our room just made the mornings more perfect. The Innkeepers, Wendy and Kenny, were very friendly and helpful. And, if you stay there, be sure to check out the bookshop up the street. A great old-fashioned bookstore which cries out for rummaging through the stacks.

Our room was great! Clean, comfortable and decorated to compliment the location without going "overboard"! I LOVED the claw-foot tub and huge, but comfortable, bathroom. Our hosts were great too! Food was perfect. We will be back!

As always, excellent service and accommodations. The owners are friendly and concerned individuals who have made all our stays memorable and rewarding.

Our room, with a private screened-in porch, had a fabulous view of the water. The deep claw-foot tub was very nice too. We rode bikes all over the quaint little town of Oxford, rented kayaks, then returned to the Sandaway where we relaxed on the adirondack chairs on the lawn facing the river. The light-fare breakfasts were just what we needed, and we liked going into the main lodge for coffee/hot chocolate/snacks. When we had to check out, I did not want to leave! We will definitely return to this place. Definitely worth the price.

My sister and I couldn't be together for Xmas this year. We decided to meet 1/2 way between our homes. Well, little did we know there was a snowstorm in the forecast. It didn't stop us! We were literally snowed in at the Sandaway Waterfront B&B. All the restaurants and shops were closed in Oxford due to the heavy snow. Well, it ended up being one of the best weekends we've had in a long time! Wendy and Ben, the owners of the Sandaway, were absolutely fabu! Not only was our room spotless, we had the most beautiful water view ever! We had hot chocolate and snacks in the parlor. Of course, we probably drank and ate more than they expected, because that was our lunch and dinner. Wendy made a delicious breakfast - delivered to our room. Ben was incredible. He cleaned our cars off SEVERAL times, and even drove into town to see if anything was open. I could go on and on about the Sandaway! Fabulous!! Very clean!

We can't say enough great things about the inn and it's staff! We stayed 9 days and it truly felt like home. We wish our home had such a spectacular view! Lovely place!

The screened in porch of our Sandaway suite provided hours of quiet bird watching with the furnished binoculars and field guide. This is a B&B which provides a peaceful escape from a hectic life, rain or shine.

The hidden treasure of Maryland's Eastern Shore - a beautiful property on the water - pristen care of Inn and excellent fare and presentation! A perfect respite for us.

it was outstanding and we loved being here. We miss the restaurant and your fabulous crab cake. But you made me as a French man discover it, and now I missed it so much.