Terms and Conditions
General House Rules
- Room occupancy is limited to two guests per room, per state code. Any additional guests found to be staying overnight will result in an additional room charge. Please note that each of our rooms only have one bed.
- Our property is strictly reserved for our guests. No unregistered guests or visitors are permitted on our grounds, unless during a wedding or other event.
- Any damages are the responsibility of the guests. Guests are subject to be charged for any damages to, destruction of, and/or stealing of property, valuables, or linens.
Check-in and Check-out
- Check-in is at 3:00 p.m., and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
- To request an early/late check-in or check-out, please notify us in advance, and we may be able to accommodate your request.
- We typically are unable to offer early/late check-ins or check-outs on Sundays.
- We offer a contactless self check-in process.
Accommodations
- We do not offer daily room service, but you may request fresh towels or linens at any time.
- The kitchen and innkeeper's quarters are off-limits to guests.
Rates and Deposits
- Along with our standard room rates, we are subject to charge state and county taxes. A 6% Maryland Sales tax, and 4% Talbot County accommodation tax will be added to all reservations.
- We require a 100% deposit at the time of booking.
- One source of payment is required for reservations.
Weddings and Special Events
- Weddings and special events may only be held on the property with prior approval, and require the reservation of our entire property, including all six rooms.
- A 50% deposit is required to hold all wedding and special event reservations, with the remainder of the balance due on the reserved check-in date. Deposits may be refunded due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pets
- We must be notified of and approve of any pets prior to your reservation. Typically, we approve of dogs less than 100 pounds.
- Our pet-friendly suites are the Lark Suite, the Magic Suite, and the Island Bird Suite.
- All pets are to remain under the guests’ attention at all times. All guests must accept full and complete responsibility for their pet and their actions.
- Guests must pick up after their pets, and it is preferred for pets to be relieved at Muskrat Park, when possible. Muskrat Park is located 0.1 mile away from our property – take Carpenter Street up to the first stop sign, turn left onto Locust Street, and Muskrat Park will be straight ahead where Locust Street ends.
Smoking
- We do not allow smoking, vaping, cigars, pipes, or use of any electronic cigarettes in or within 25 feet of any building on the property.
- Any smoking of any kind is not allowed on the front porch areas.
- Evidence of smoking in or near a building will result in a $250 cleaning fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation notifications must be received at least 14 days in advance of the reserved check-in date, to avoid the full charge of the reservation.
- For reservations of our entire property, including during a wedding or event, cancellation notifications must be received at least 60 days in advance of the reserved check-in date, to avoid the full charge of the reservation.
- Cancellation notifications received within 24 hours of making the reservation will incur no charges.
- We offer no refunds for early departures.