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Alexander House Booklovers B & B

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  • Inn Details

    Featured on the NBC Today Show, in The Washington Post, Baltimore Magazine, Budget Travel and Chesapeake Life Magazine. Come down in time to a place that celebrates books and writers. The Alexander House Booklovers Bed & Breakfast is a literary-themed Victorian home in the Princess Anne historic district; it features dramatic colors and whimsical details that create a feel-good, relaxed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the jazzy Harlem Renaissance of The Langston Hughes Room; dream a high seas-adventure in The Robert Louis Stevenson Room; revel in the romance of Regency England in the grand Jane Austen Room, relax with a book in the Mark Twain Reading Parlor & Library. Partake of a gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea or evening liquour in the charmingly French Cafe Colette (for inn guests only). Enjoy a stroll through the relaxed historic town of Princess Anne, filled with lovingly preserved homes from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras. Between the Beach (wild ponies of Assateague or Ocean City) and the Chesapeake Bay, we are surrounded by lush rivers (canoeing and kayaking) and open savannahs. It's a wildlife and bird haven, a delight for nature lovers. Bookloversbnbdotcom

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Writing, gardening, furniture making. Elizabeth is a retired journalist and teacher, now writing books and plays.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • some French/Italian

    • some Japanese

    • English

    • Spanish


    Number of Cats: 3

    Other Pets: cats not allowed in guest area

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • 35 min. to Assateague Nat. Seashore

    • Celebrating Books and Writers

    • Delightful and spacious verandah

    • Eclectic, colorful & whimsical style

    • Near three rivers, Chesapeake Bay

    • We Honor Diversity

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Lovely verandah on which to sit, day or night

    • microwave in cafe for guest use.

    • Small refrigerator in cafe for guest use.

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  • Jane Austen

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Langston Hughes

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

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      (high/low season) N/A

    Robert Louis Stevenson

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3-8 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: except a 2-night minimum on holiday weekends only

    • Deposit amount required: One night's rate required at time of booking using called-in credit card number or mailed-in check.

    • Cancellations: If cancelled 7 days (14 days prior for holiday/special event weekends)or less from the date reserved, full amount will be charged, unless we are able to rebook that room for that date. If able to rebook, you will receive a refund minus a $10 surcharge.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Drinks may be brought and consumed in moderation.

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: children over age 14 welcome

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8-9:30 am

    • Serving location: Cafe Collette, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Crepes!
    Breakfast crepes a house specialty. Choice of several breakfasts each morning, such as fruit-filled crepes, eggs, omelettes, hot cereals with nuts and fruit, or thick French toast. In addition: Juice, coffee, tea served per order.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Vegan

    • low sodium

    Additional food services

    • evening liqueurs

    • guest fridge in cafe

    • hot beverages

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  • Location Type

    • Assateague National Seashore

    • Chesapeake Bay

    • In historic district

    • Ocean City- 30 min. drive

    • Smith and Tangier Islands

    • Countryside

    • Village

    City

    • Salisbury

    • Distance to city: 13 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Rt 13 (heading north or south, turn onto Linden Ave, go one long block east to stop sign. The Alexander House is at the southeast corner of Beckford and Linden Avenues. (From the north heading south: Linden turnoff is after the three lights of Princess Anne. From the south heading north on Rt. 13: it's the third right turn after entering Princess Anne limits (Nationwide Insurance cottage on corner of 13 and Linden). We are 30 minute drive from Ocean City, MD.

    Airport

    • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington) 140 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Cross the Annapolis Bay Bridge heading east, take 50 south to Salisbury bypass, take Rt. 13 south to Princess Anne.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Salisbury Zoo 10 miles

    • two nearby churches from the 1700's

    • Summer and Fall Farmers Market crafts & music

    • Chincoteague& wild ponies 30 minutes

    • Teackle Mansion 3 blocks

    • Wildlife Refuge-Bird sanctuary 1 mile

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Abundant Antique Stores

    • Salisbury Zoo

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    Amazing and unique experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The ambiance is wonderful, whimsical yet sophisticated. We loved our Jane Austen Room with all the little details that brought Jane to life. The Mark Twain Library has a great selection of books and a relaxing atmosphere. Elizabeth's breakfasts were marvelous, the crepes yummy! We also enjoyed the beautiful veranda, so private and colorful.

    Really nice place

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Elizabeth, My husband and I really enjoyed our recent stay at your B and B. The Jane Austen room was really nice and the town of Princess Anne is really quaint. Loved your porch and breakfast was super! Also super pizza at the Flying Crane.

    A great place

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Repeat visitor. Loved the serenity,the conversation,food and decor.

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