Alexander House was the perfect setting for our 4th of July weekend visit to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The house is imaginatively and tastefully decorated in its literary theme: Mark Twain reading parlor, and bedrooms dedicated to three of the owners’ favorite authors: Robert Louis Stevenson, Langston Hughes and Jane Austen. [We ...

We are both booklovers so this was heaven for us, so many literary touches. Appreciated that there are no tvs blaring and met other interesting guests there. Very clean comfortable rooms with lots of little details, great food and friendly innkeepers. The library is filled with fascinating books, could have stayed for weeks just to read some of ...

Loved the food, the atmosphere, the shoe-free policy (you can bring indoor shoes or slippers) and the hosts were warm, helpful and hospitable. Lots of whimsy and details for any booklover. They also clean with natural cleansers which we could notice the difference right off (my husband has asthma). Great nature areas nearby and a wonderful river for kayaking.

Upon checking in you will be expected to sign a contract with a long list of rules. The owner will announce that she discards all items left behind in the rooms. She will announce the house is a 'no shoe' building while at the same time will be wearing shoes herself. Generally rude, as though she was doing her guests a service by allowing ...

We just stayed for 2 nights in the Jane Austen room of the Alexander House. We are so looking forward to our next visit here. Our stay was simply fantastic. Elizabeth is a wonderful hostess and really made us feel welcome. The room was simply beautiful. There were so many little touches that made it very special. The food was fantastic. One ...