Sandaway Suites In Oxford, Maryland: A Luxurious Waterfront Inn

A vintage home

The main house dates back to 1875 when Oxford was a bustling town of watermen, cargo ships, and pleasure boaters. Sandaway Suites has been open to the public for 44 years, offering upscale suites for an adult traveler looking for peace, quiet, and tranquility. As soon as you pass through the gates, it’s obvious you have arrived at a place of waterfront bliss and privacy.

Choose your room from the 18 non-smoking choices that incorporate local artwork with avian and nautical themes. Rooms with private porches and views may cost a bit more but are worth it for the expansive views of the water. On the porch are two rocking chairs, a wicker loveseat, and a table to place your drinks and snacks on. It’s easy to get lost in time as you gaze out on the water at wildlife and boats passing by in front of you. A pair of bald eagles might grace your view or a regatta of sleek sailboats racing by.

Amenities, inside and outside

Deluxe rooms include books, coffee maker, binoculars, laptop-sized safe, and some rooms come with an antique claw foot bathtub. A jar of bath amenities is offered for sale in each room that has a tub. This spa-in-a-jar package has lotion, bubbling milk bath, violet fig and currant salt scrub, and cucumber & honey lip repair for just 38 USD + tax. Individual heat and air conditioning controls make for maximum comfort in all seasons. Bottled water, snacks, and beverages can be found in the lobby and beach house sitting areas.

For the wannabe crab catcher, find catch-and-release crab nets on the front porch of the main house for a different type of fun. Bicycles or kayaks are available for rent and will be delivered upon request. The roads of Oxford are flat and welcoming to bicyclists of all abilities. Take a ride to one of the delicious restaurants or take a ride on the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry. As you disembark the ferry on the Bellevue side, enjoy riding the country roads to St. Michaels, Maryland. The Tred Avon area is good for kayaking, where you can paddle calm waters and scenic bays.

If the summer brings insects your way, find refuge in the screened porches where you can gaze at the water without feeding the bugs. Most visitors won’t be bothered by the local insects, but there always seems to be that special someone who gets bitten when others are left alone.

Each accommodation receives a breakfast basket with baked goods, Chobani yogurt, organic apple juice, a pot of coffee, Purely Elizabeth granola, fresh fruit, cheese, and condiments. Your basket will be delivered per your requested time each morning at 8:00, 8:30, or 9:00.

Things to do in the area

Although you might be tempted to hide out in this private beach club of your own, there are lots of places to see, dine at, paint, or photograph. Oxford is a slow-paced town where walking is a preferred way to get around. From Sandaway Suites, you can walk to Capsize Restaurant for lunch on the water’s edge, then have some of the best ice cream ever just around the corner in the same building. Yes, Scottish Highland Creamery is the local legendary ice cream shop where you can order cups, cones, shakes, and takeaway pints. They have over 600 flavor combinations of ice cream, with some 20 base flavors available each day during the warm season. Don’t fret if you come in the off-season because Scottish Highland Creamery sells their pints at the Oxford Social coffee shop year-round.

The Robert Morris Inn is the oldest inn in America. and a cool place to dine Try Salters Tavern inside the Robert Morris Inn for lunch, drinks, or dinner. Other Oxford restaurants of note are Doc’s Sunset Grille, Latitude 38, Pope’s Tavern, and the Oxford Market and Deli for groceries, wine, or sandwiches to go.

The town of Easton is not far away, and is fun to walk in the city center for window shopping, catch a show at the Avalon Theater, or dine at one of their excellent restaurants. Drive a bit farther, about 40 minutes, and you arrive at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. Explore the visitor center then wind your way back to Oxford as you stop at some of the places Harriet Tubman passed through as she helped enslaved people make their way to freedom.