Plan Your Stay
The small things,
in advance
Getting here, what to expect on arrival, the services
we arrange behind the scenes.
Getting Here
6670 Cedar Cove Road, Royal Oak, Maryland — on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake, between St. Michaels and Oxford.
The estate is reached most easily by car. The closest major airport is Baltimore-Washington International (BWI). Reagan National (DCA) is a touch further. Philadelphia (PHL) is the third option, and a few guests arrive by boat directly to our pier.
Washington, D.C.
Via DCA · ~1 hr 45 min
Across the Bay Bridge, south through Easton
Baltimore
Via BWI · ~1 hr 30 min
The closest major airport — across the Bay Bridge
Philadelphia
Via PHL · ~2 hr 30 min
South via I-95 and the Delaware crossings
New York City
~4 hr
A long but lovely drive south
By Car
Across the Bay Bridge
From Annapolis, the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge crosses the Chesapeake. From its eastern terminus, Easton is forty minutes south, and Royal Oak ten minutes further. Avoid summer Friday afternoons if you can — the bridge thickens.
Parking is plentiful on the property. Car services and airport transfers are arranged on request — black-car from BWI or DCA runs about $200 one-way.
On Arrival
Quiet, ready, yours
We send a detailed arrival packet a week before your stay — property map, house assignments, gate codes, Wi-Fi credentials, and a phone number that goes to a real person who picks up.
Welcome stocking
Coffee, breakfast staples, and the basics for the first morning waiting in your house.
House assignments
Sent in advance — who sleeps where, with a property map and key codes.
An in-person walkthrough
Our team meets you on arrival to walk the house and answer any first questions.
Provisioning service
Pre-arrival grocery, beverage, and special-request stocking is arranged at cost.
Behind the Scenes
Services we arrange
Most of these are arranged at signing or on arrival. Some carry a small fee; all are made available to keep your stay straightforward and unobtrusive.
General cleaning
Common areas refreshed daily on request.
Quick bedroom refresh
Beds made, towels swapped, sinks wiped, trash out.
Full bedroom refresh
Full housekeeping pass, fresh towels, bathroom deep-clean.
Grocery pickup
Order ahead; we collect and stock before you arrive.
Restaurant pickup
When the local restaurant won't deliver — we'll fetch.
Transport coordination
Airport transfers, group shuttles, and water taxis arranged on request.
Asked Frequently
The small particulars
Can we book just one of the houses, or do we need to take the whole estate?
Both. Individual houses can be reserved for smaller stays. Larger gatherings — weddings, retreats, family reunions — typically take the whole estate for full exclusivity. Inquiries with dates will let us advise.
What is the minimum stay?
Two nights for individual houses; three nights when reserving the whole estate. Some weekends and seasonal periods may carry longer minimums — we'll confirm at inquiry.
Are pets allowed?
We accommodate well-behaved dogs in select houses on request. There is a per-stay pet fee, and we ask for advance notice. Please mention pets when you inquire.
Is the estate accessible for guests with mobility considerations?
The Main Lodge and ground floors of most houses are accessible. The waterfront and pier are reached over gentle paths. Some upper-floor bedrooms are accessed only by stairs. Tell us about any specific needs and we will arrange a room plan that works.
What's the best time of year to come?
Late May through October is high season — warmest water, crabbing in full swing, and long days. April and November are quieter and beautiful. The estate operates year-round; winter brings fireplaces, snow on the lawns, and a peace that's hard to find elsewhere.
Is there cellular service and Wi-Fi?
Yes — high-speed Wi-Fi throughout every building, and reliable cell coverage on most carriers across the property.
What about events — can we host a wedding or party on-site?
Weddings are held in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum next door. Smaller celebrations, corporate retreats, and after-parties can be hosted on the estate itself, with subject-to-policy guest count rules. See our Gather pages.
What's included with the stay?
Exclusive use of the houses you've reserved, all on-property amenities (kayaks, pool, courts, library, art barn, ice-cream parlor, garden access), and basic welcome stocking. Private chef dining, programmed experiences, and additional services are arranged separately.
Still Have Questions?
Ask our team
We answer every note personally. If something isn't covered here, send it our way and we'll come back within the day.