| In the heart of St. Michaels at
200 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 956
St. Michaels, Maryland 21663-0956
(410) 745-3691; send email to: stay@drdodsonhouse.com
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT TAKING RESERVATIONS AT THIS TIME DUE TO PLANNED RENOVATIONS. WE WILL POST AN UPDATE ONCE RESERVATIONS ARE REOPENED.
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Dr. Dodson House offers five-star hospitality and an in-town location just one house from the harbor and steps from popular Talbot Street with its interesting shops and fabulous restaurants. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary's Square are nearby, in addition to numerous in-town parks. Muskrat Park, a block away, boasts an outstanding view of the harbor and hosts Thursday Night free concerts in the summer. The inn was built in 1799 by Samuel Harrison, and began life as a tavern and the town's first post office. History buffs will appreciate its original features, including doors, woodwork, fireplaces, and wavy glass.
When you stay at Dr. Dodson House Bed & Breakfast, you will notice the difference in the attention to detail. 2018 will mark the 25th year that our guests have been warmly welcomed and pampered during their stay. We encourage you to click on the link below to Tripadvisor reviews so that you can read what our guests have to say. We love seeing everyone relax and enjoy the town and want them to return home with fond memories of their visit.
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In 1872 Sarah Louisa Bruff doubled the size of the original brick structure and added a spectacular two story porch. The house remains one of the best preserved examples of federal period architecture in the historic district and is featured on both the St. Mary's Square Museum walking tour map and the Talbot County Historical Society's Frederick Douglass site map. In his autobiography, Frederick Douglass describes his visit to the house in 1877, where he and his former master reconciled their differences. Come enjoy the character of this historic home and enjoy life's little luxuries - you might just want to curl up on the comfy furniture on our fabulous second floor porch with your favorite book or enjoy your morning cup of coffee!
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| We're Noted for Hospitality
Breakfast is served in elegant surroundings.
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| Breakfast is an "Event"!
One thing our guests rave about is breakfast! Each morning you will be given a choice of a sweet or savory entree such as Eggs Benedict, Caramelized Onion and Fresh Tomato Tarts, Banana Pecan Waffles, Grand Marnier Blueberry Cheese Blintzes, Caramel French Toast, Lemon Ricotta Cornmeal Pancakes, or Mushroom and Cheese Omelets. You may also enjoy fresh fruit topped with a refreshing scoop of berry sherbet, selected juices, coffee and tea. Breakfast is elegantly served in the dining room at your choice of time from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. There is plenty to see and do after breakfast, such as a walk through the historic district, shopping, visit the classic motor museum, local distillery, or brewery, go wine tasting, kayaking, paddle boarding, take a cruise on the river, or rent a bicycle to ride to the Oxford Ferry or just around St. Michaels...a quintessentially charming waterside village.
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| Harrison Room |
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| The Dodson Room has a king canopy bed and private bathroom, a woodburning stove, and two comfy chairs. The Harrison Room has a queen canopy bed and private bathroom, a woodburning fireplace, and two comfy chairs.
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The Douglass Suite features a beautiful bedroom with king size bed, two comfy chairs, an electric fireplace, and flat screen TV. The adjoining living room has a daybed/chaise, two chairs, an electric fireplace, flat screen TV, dressing area and bathroom and lots of other amenities such as a mini-fridge.
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Our Guest Rooms and Amenities
There are two lovely guest rooms on the second floor, the Harrison Room with a brass queen canopy bed and the Dodson Room with a king canopy bed - very comfy! Both have real woodburning fireplaces which are set for you once daily during the winter months, and private bathrooms with marble showers and antique sinks. The Douglass Suite occupies the entire third floor and features a king bed, two comfortable chairs, flat screen TV, and an electric fireplace, together with a separate living room with adjoining foyer, with another flat screen TV, electric fireplace and mini-fridge. There are limited views across the rooflines and treetops to the Miles River beyond.
We haven't forgotten the creature comforts like down pillows, all the essential toiletries, bathrobes, hair dryers, clock radios with iPod docks, digital flat screen TVs, in-room mini coffee makers, wine buckets and openers, ice buckets, mugs, water and wine glasses, ceiling fans, free WiFi (wireless connection only), and umbrellas. The Douglass Suite also includes a mini fridge, two electric fireplaces and two flat screen TVs, a daybed/chaise that can accommodate a third overnight guest in the adjoining sitting room, two chairs, a vanity table and stool, and individually remote-controlled A/C units in addition to the central A/C.
Please consider visiting soon! It's a place that we know you will want to return to time and time again.
Janet Schilling
Owner & Innkeeper since 1994
Send an email by clicking here
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| Rates and Other Information:
- Reservations can be made by phone or email; please contact us directly for availability
- Room rates: Harrison (queen), $299, Dodson (king), $339, Douglass Suite (king plus living room), $399, plus tax, based on double occupancy; some holidays/special events have different rates - please inquire; rates subject to change; two night minimum stays are required, three night minimum stays are required for Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The Douglass Suite can accommodate a third person, $100 plus tax additional charge per night.
- We accept cash and checks only
- Deposits are required to confirm reservations, due within 5 days of making reservation or reservation may be cancelled; deposit required equals 1/2 of total charges including tax
- 2 weeks' notice via phone call is required to cancel or change reservations; cancellations are subject to a charge equal to 10% of the total room charges including tax; some holidays/special events require 30 day cancellation notice. Later cancellations result in a forfeiture of deposit unless room can be rebooked
- Smoking is not permitted on the grounds or inside the inn; pets cannot be accommodated; please contact innkeeper regarding young children and/or infant guests; although the inn is not recommended for them, they can sometimes be accommodated
- Check-in between 4-6 p.m.; Check-out by 11 a.m., unless prior arrangements are made with innkeepers; additional charge may apply for extended hours
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