Old Gratitude House Bed & Breakfast 5944 Lawton Avenue Rock Hall Maryland 21661 USA http://www.oldgratitudehouse.com/ Phone: +1-410-639-7448 Toll-free: +1-866-846-0724

General Information

Originally built in a Victorian style about 1900, on the Chesapeake Bay in what was then called Gratitude Point, the house was expanded in 1999 and a major modernization and upgrade in 2005 has created one of the finest bed & breakfasts on the Eastern Shore.

The owners, Sandy and Hank Mayer, are from Annapolis, where they owned and operated one of the most successful bed & breakfasts in the Historic District. In the Old Gratitude House they have created a relaxing, comfortable and elegant bed & breakfast that takes full advantage of the soothing water's edge, while also offering access to a variety of activities that will keep you busy.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms & suites
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 160.00 and $ 250.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 160.00 and $ 250.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 40.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9:00am
• Breakfast is served in the Deck looking onto Chesapeake Bay, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (Minimum two days on weekend, longer for Special Events)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Rooms are designed for 2 adults.)
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (Reservations are required, with rooms guaranteed by a major credit card. Deposit required for multiple rooms and extended stays. Guest charges are payable in full upon check-in.)
• Check in time is 3:00-4:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  Guest's credit card will be charged for cost of one room night for cancellations of less than 10 days before expected arrival if room cannot be rebooked. Other provisions apply to special events. $30 handling charge on all cancellations.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Inns of Rock Hall
  • Kent County Lodging Association
  • Maryland Bed & Breakfast Association
  • PAII

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1900
• Opened for business in 2005
• Restored / Remodeled in 2005
• Parking available (On site - one auto per room)

Location

• Location is best described as: Beachside, Countryside, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Chestertown, MD (14 miles W)
• Directions to property:
  From Chestertown, MD (intersection of Rts. 213 and 291) Take Rt. 291 West toward Rock Hall; after about ½ mile, merge right onto Rt. 20 West. The Town of Rock Hall is 12 miles; continue on Rt. 20 about 1 mile from the center of town, and turn right on the last street before the water, Lawton Avenue.
• Directions from airport:
  Wilmington Del

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Sandy & Hank Mayer
  Sandy is a former NYC women's clothing designer and her hobbies include painting & antiques. Hank is a former Wall St. who returned to academia and spends part of each week heading a Center at Rutgers University.
• The innkeepers speak: Chinese, English, French, Spanish
• There are 2 cats on the property
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Live Music, National/State parks, Nature area, Fresh Crabs & Oysters, Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Sunset sail cruise, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing