Nestled on the shores of the Wicomico River and about 25 minutes outside Salisbury, Maryland, The Whitehaven Hotel offers a waterfront getaway in an Eastern Shore village at the Whitehaven ferry just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay.

In 1995, the 19th-century Whitehaven Hotel was saved from the wrecking ball through the cooperative efforts of local residents, the Maryland Historic trust, and those captivated by its charming location. At the landing of the Whitehaven Ferry a the Hotel, now one of the last of its kind, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodations in 8 guest rooms, each with a private bath and individual thermostats for heating and cooling. Two rooms have access to the second-floor screened porch, and two have working fireplaces. Two accommodations also have mini kitchens, perfect for longer stays. One of the bedrooms is located on the first floor and is handicapped accessible. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the living room with welcoming fireplace, a wonderful place to read, sip a glass of wine, and relax.

In the morning, enjoy a full gourmet breakfast served in the dining room complete with a view of the Wicomico River. After breakfast, browse in the Hotel's store, A Room with A View, featuring handcrafted Eastern Shore items. Tour the historic village of Whitehaven, or enjoy coffee on the porch and chat with the locals who drop by.

Bikes and two kayaks are available to active guests at no additional cost. A marina is across the street has a dock for guests who travel to the Hotel via water. Golf and fishing are nearby. The village of Whitehaven is about 25 minutes outside Salisbury, with other Eastern Shore attractions such as Ocean City, Chincoteague Island, and the Assateague National Seashore short drives away.

The charming setting, spectacular beauty, unique interior, and timeless history of The Whitehaven Hotel await you on your next visit to Maryland's Eastern Shore.

The building once provided lodging for travelers crossing the Wicomico by horse to Quantico, Salisbury, and Princess Anne and by steamship to ports as far as Baltimore. Today it carries that tradition of hospitality. Boaters: hotel guests may dock at the Hotel's dock.

The romantic village of Whitehaven is an ideal place for an intimate wedding or reception.

The Hotel's two dining rooms and parlor can accommodate up to 50 guests. If the weather permits a tented reception, a slightly larger event is possible. Additional lodging is nearby if your party exceeds the accommodations at Whitehaven Hotel.