River House Inn
Treat yourself to a casual yet elegant getaway at the River House Inn, a spacious National Register Victorian home on the beautiful Pocomoke River. Our award winning inn is located on Maryland's Eastern shore in the historic village of Snow Hill, where you can be as active or relaxed as you choose. The area is rich in history and natural beauty, wih antiquing, art galleries, canoeing, boating, beaches, birding, biking, swimming, fishing and golf virtually at your door. We are pleased to offer special Inn to Inn packages such as Biking, Canoeing and others for your enjoyment. As guests of our inn you may tie your boat up at our bulkhead, and, New since Summer 2004, enjoy our inground swimming pool! Well behaved adults, children and dogs are welcome,and will be warmly greeted by our two standard poodles, Rosalie and Peaches.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Close to Atlantic Ocean
- Close to Chesapeake Bay
- Close to Coastal Bays
- River front
- Lakeside
- Village
- Nearest major city: Ocean City, MD (23 miles Northeast)
- Directions to property:
From Baltimore,Washington areas, cross the Bay Bridge on U.S. 50 continue thru Easton and Cambridge. As you approach Salisbury take the split where the U.S.50&U.S.13 bypass diverts from U.S. Business 50. Go on the bypass THREE MILES PAST the U.S. 50 turn-off to Ocean City. You will turn off onto MD 12 and go 16 miles into Snow Hill. Cross the little bridge, turn left at our only traffic light and go one block. We are on your left.
From Philadelphia, take 95 (and 495)into Delaware. Exit 95 at Cristiana on Delaware 7. Take Del 7 onto Delare 1 and U.S. 13. Eit U.S. 13 onto the Dover Toll road. Take it to U.S. 113 (at the toll road's end. stay on U.S. 113 to Snow Hill. exit right onto Market st. Go approx one mile to the River House Inn on you r right ( one block BEFORE the light).
From New York etc. Cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge onto 95 in delaware then follow directions as shown from Philadelphia.
From Norfolk and the South, cross the Chesapeake Bay via the Bridge/Tunnel and take U.S. 13 to Pocomoke City (90miles or so). then take U.S. 113 14 miles to the left hand turnoff into Snow Hill. Go into town, through the only traffic light, plus one block, and the River House Inn is on your left. - Nearest major airport: Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington) 115 miles
- Directions from airport:
See above directions from D.C. or Baltimore. We also have an airport with commercial flights in salisbury 15 miles from Snow Hill
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Cottages
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 89.00 and $ 250.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 250.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 10.00 and $ 20.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| Board games | CD player |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| DVD Player | Desk |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Ironing Board | Microwave |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| VCR | Videos |
| Wet bar | |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Data port | Fax Machine |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Telephone | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Full breakfast delivered to your cottage | Fully fenced 2 acre property |
| Gardens | Waterfront |
| Swimming Pool | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00 - 9:00 at your option
- Breakfast is served in the cottage, delivered to your door, In room
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Two nights Weekends June -September, and all holiday weekends)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outdoors and on porches)
- Guest pets are welcome (Well behaved dogs -- $10= per dog per night, limit two dogs)
- Children are welcome (Well behaved children are welcome.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Complimentary beverages available)
- Deposit amount required (Credit card to secure reservation)
- Closed: January - March
- Check in time is 3pm -7pm and Check out time is noon
- Cancellations:
Cancelled 7 or more days in advance, $10 administration fee. Cancelled with fewer than 7 days to arrival no cancellation, unless the cottage can be rented to others. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- American Automobile Association
- American Historic Inns
- Maryland Bed and Breakfast Association
- Professional Association of Inkeepers International
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | 20% | 20% off one night March April May | Minimum stay: 1 days |
| | 30% | 30% off two night March April May | Minimum stay: 2 days |
| | 40% | 40% off three night March April May | Minimum stay: 3 days |
| | 50% | Half price any night without breakfast Jan - Feb | Minimum stay: 1 days |
| | 33% | Third night Free on weekdays stay | Minimum stay: 3 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Susanne and Larry, plus Cheryl Mullins our secretary
Larry: Canoeing, Sailing, PowerBoating, Skiing, Swimming, reading, travel, politics, history.
Susanne: painting, travel, Boating, gardening, reading, cooking, canoeing, decorating, government, history. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 2 dogs on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: none
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Ocean City Maryland beaches and boardwalk, Wild Ponies of Assateague, Wallops Island N.A.S.A launch facility, Pocomoke River Canoe Company, Assateague Island National Seashore, Furnace Town Heritqge Museum, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Kayaking, Nature tours, 4-wheeling Off road beach picnics, Crabbing and clamming, Farm tours, Art lessons, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports
Snow Hill Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Snow Hill, Maryland.