Chesapeake waterfront hideaway
Lawn games, Adirondack chairs along the Miles River, and private yachts tied to the dock set an unhurried Chesapeake pace.
“The rooms are all modern, airy, and open, designed by renowned designer Alexandra Champalimaud to incorporate modern furnishing alongside nautical decor.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Attentive waterfront service complemented by Frette linens, gas fireplaces, and private boat captain transfers.
Remarkable
A 26-acre waterfront estate offering Pete Dye golf, Har-Tru clay tennis, and private sailing charters.
Notable
An 1816 colonial manor house originally built by War of 1812 naval purser Samuel Hambleton.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the décor is contemporary, rather than an obsessive recreation of the early 1800s, thanks to a recent renovation by designer Alexandra Champlimaud.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Downtown St. Michaels is an easy stroll away, where boutique-lined streets and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum sit right beside the grounds.
The rooms
Neutral coastal palettes frame views of the gardens and water, with French doors leading out to private verandas and patios.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A zero-edge infinity pool sits beside manicured lawns, and the fitness room looks out through arched sash windows.
The spa
Botanical body wraps and massages incorporate honey, lavender, and herbs gathered directly from the estate's apiary and gardens.
Dogs stay too.
STARS Restaurant
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the riverfront lawn, where dinner brings Maryland blue crab, local oysters, and rockfish.
All of the accommodations were recently reimagined by New York-based designer Alexandra Champalimaud to feature a neutral-toned color palette, charming wicker furniture and dark wood accents.
At the table
Purser's Pub pours rare whiskeys beside an open fireplace, and private dinners take place in freestanding garden greenhouses.
How it began
Built in 1816, the original manor house was designed by naval purser Samuel Hambleton, who modeled rooms after Commodore Oliver Perry's flagship cabin.
“Eschewing a grand lobby in favor of intimate nooks and hideaways, thoughtful design marries the Chesapeake Bay’s nautical heritage with modern touches throughout the inn.”
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Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.