The Blue Anchor Inn
300 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915, Delaware City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
The Blue Anchor Inn is an upscale, 3-star bed-and-breakfast set in an 1854 building in Chesapeake City (addressed as 300 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915). It’s named after a book by writer and former occupant Jack Hunter, adding a local-literary angle to the property’s historic character. The inn is positioned for a quiet getaway near parks and small-town strolling.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are furnished with antiques and include flat-screen TVs and free Wi‑Fi. Some accommodations have access to common verandas, and many include fireplaces. Guest feedback highlights comfortable beds and the feel of a roomy private room.
Food & Service
Included extras feature a gourmet breakfast, plus afternoon tea and snacks, with beverages available 24/7. Breakfast service allows guests to preset details the evening before, a convenience noted positively in reviews. Common spaces include a dining room suited to relaxed, seated meals.
Common Areas
Public spaces include a lounge with a grand piano and multiple porches/verandas with seating for reading, conversation, or unwinding outdoors. The overall layout emphasizes shared historic spaces alongside private rooms, typical of a traditional B&B experience.
Location & Nearby Things To Do
Chesapeake City antique shops are within walking distance, making the inn a practical base for browsing the town on foot. Outdoors-oriented attractions in the surrounding area include Bohemia River State Park (about 7.1 km away), Lums Pond State Park (about 8.5 km away) and Lums Pond (about 8.8 km away), and Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park (about 9.1 km away). Farther afield are Elk Neck State Park (about 15.3 km) and Turkey Point Lighthouse (about 18.8 km).
Best for
This inn is best for couples and adults seeking a relaxing, historic B&B stay, thanks to its 1854 setting, antique-furnished rooms, and porch/veranda seating. It also suits travelers who like walkable small-town exploring (antique shops nearby) paired with day trips to parks such as Lums Pond State Park and Bohemia River State Park.
Travel tips
If you want a smoother morning, plan ahead for the inn’s breakfast service by presetting your preferences the evening before. Off-street parking is provided, which can simplify arrivals in a small town setting. For planning outings, note that many top nearby attractions are outdoors (parks, pond, lighthouse), so bring appropriate gear and allow driving time to sites 7–19 km away.
What guests say
Reviews commonly emphasize the inn as a relaxing getaway, with guests highlighting the historic building and the overall setting. Comfort is a recurring theme, especially comfortable beds and the sense of having a roomy private room. Service-related details stand out as well, including appreciation for how breakfast can be preset the night before. The excerpts provided do not point to recurring negative issues.
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