Swanendele Inn is an elegant, family-owned country inn nestled on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and St. Jerome’s Creek. Its quality is reflected in dozens of excellent reviews leading to its recent induction in the "SELECT REGISTRY OF DISTINQUISED INNS OF NORTH AMERICA" - the ONLY Inn thus honored in Southern Maryland! In 2020 we were named the "Best New Inn" in Maryland, in 2020 among "Fifteen Best Inns in the Northeast and in 2022 "Among 13 Most Romantic in the Northeast". We have consistently maintained our FIVE STAR rating.
The Inn is close to St. Mary’s City and St. Mary's College; the College of Southern Maryland, Point Lookout, as well as Patuxent Naval Air Station and Webster Field. St. Mary’s County offers history, outdoor recreation, and water, water everywhere! St. Mary’s has some of the earliest and finest colonial sites in the nation, War of 1812, and Civil War sites, and a rich maritime history illuminated by four picturesque lighthouses. From Amish farms steeped in tradition to the latest in aviation – St. Mary’s has it all for you to enjoy! We offer "Private Dining" by Chef Miguel by prior request. See the excellent reviews on Trip Advisor. We also offer paddleboards, kayaks and canoes for rent on our small, private beach - ready to explore St. Jerome's inlet and the Chesapeake Bay.
Swanendele Inn was constructed in traditional Southern Maryland style, with wraparound porches, multiple decks, and waterfront views from every window. Notwithstanding the “times gone by” charm of the inn, Swanendele features the latest in water and energy-saving features, such as geo-thermal heating and AC, triple-pane windows, and energy-star appliances. The suites and every room afford natural stone, thermostat-controlled fireplaces, ceiling fans, white oak floors, and marble/granite baths. The suites offer jacuzzi tubs for two with a divine view of the water and sunset – each with built-in champagne coolers. The house is tastefully furnished with the owners eclectic collection of artwork and antiques gathered from all over the world.
Suites have private decks, wet bar double Jacuzzi, extra large bathroom with private toilet. Spacious common areas for breakfast and lounging. Three common decks and wrap around porches. Complimentary hot breakfast. Complimentary ice, tea, coffee.
The Swanendele property of 3 acres features nearly 800 feet of wraparound waterfront and a 1-acre of state-owned “wetland.” The property has been landscaped to preserve the natural character of the land and vegetation but colorful gardens have been added, providing year-round greenery and seasonal flowers. Swanendele Inn is located in Ridge, MD on historic Southern Maryland’s Western Shore, some 70 miles from Washington, DC, Baltimore, Richmond, VA, and 12 miles South of PAX and 7 miles north of Point Lookout at the confluence of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. As St. Mary’s prepares for its’ 400th anniversary, the owners hope and trust that Swanendele Inn will become the flagship of St. Mary’s hospitality. An ideal location for events - company retreats, meetings, elegant small weddings and similar events.
Property Name: Swanendele Inn at St. Mary's, Maryland
Address 1: 49946 Airedele Road
Address 2 : St. Mary's County
City : Ridge - Maryland
Postal Code : 20680
Contact Name: Gerald Meyerman
Phone: 1-3015769910 or 1-301-904-7500
Email: gmeyerman@gmail.com
Amenities
- Audio / Visual equipment rental
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Meeting rooms
- Photocopying services
- Printer
- Room service
- 24-hour check-in
- Accessible Parking
- Air conditioning
- Baby safety gates
- Banquet rooms
- Bar
- Beach area (private)
- Beach chairs / loungers
- Board games / puzzles
- Bottled water
- Breakfast, free
- Canoeing
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Cashless payment accepted
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Chocolate / Cookies
- Contactless check-in / check-out
- Daily Housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Exterior corridor
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- Fireplace
- Fireplace, outdoor
- Fishing
- Garden
- Guest accommodations disinfected between stays
- Guest parking
- Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Heating
- Internet
- Invoices
- Library
- Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Local safety protocols followed
- Non-smoking rooms
- Outdoor furniture
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Picnic area
- Private check-in / check-out
- Property has wheelchair access
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
- Sanitized tableware
- Security alarm
- Shared lounge / TV area
- Single-use plastics removed
- Smoke alarms
- Smoke-free property
- Soundproof rooms
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Toilet with grab rails
- Towels changed upon request
- Water sports equipment rental
- Wine / Champagne
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Property and Cancellation Policies :
Full Charge of First Night Deposit- if cancelled more than 30 days prior to the day(s) of scheduled arrival.
Full Charge - Full Stay - If cancelled within 3 days of arrival
Terms and Conditions
Guests
Swanendele Inn is designed for adults and due tothe nature of the furnishings and artwork as well as our clientele’spreference for peaceful, romantic, serene, and quiet surroundings. However,well-supervised and behaved children are welcome. Children under 4 years of agemay sleep with their parents at no additional cost. All other guests, ofwhatever age, must have an additional bed at extra costs and will receive theincluded breakfast. Maximum room occupancy limits apply, regardless of the ageof guests.
Room Rates
Swanendele Inn's room rates are based on one ortwo persons staying in any guest suite or room and are priced the same forsingle or double occupancy. There is an additional charge of $100 per day orportion thereof for a third or any additional person(s) staying in a room. Ourrates include a full, multi-course hot breakfast cooked to-order each morning.Applicable lodging taxes and Maryland sales taxes are not included in therates. Weekend and holiday rates may be higher than weekday rates. We also mayrequire a minimum stay of two or more nights on some weekends and holidays. Ourrates are subject to change at any time. Please check the availability calendarand book on our website for the lowest room rates on specific dates.
Specials, Promotions, Discounts, etc.
If Swanendele Inn offers guests a special,promotion, discount or other arrangement affecting our room rates or anyaccompanying good or service provided by or through Swanendele Inn, thearrangement (a) is available only if the guest makes a reservation directlywith Swanendele Inn and is not available if the reservation is made through anindividual or online travel agent; (b) applies only to new (and not cancelledor remade) reservations made after Swanendele Inn's publication of thearrangement; (c) may not be combined with any other special, promotion,discount or arrangement offered by Swanendele Inn; (d) may be discontinued bySwanendele Inn at any time and for any reason, but without affecting anyreservation already made before the discontinuance of the arrangement; and (e)is subject to any blackout dates and other restrictions and all other terms andconditions established by Swanendele Inn.
Alcoholic Beverages
Swanendele Inn is Licensed by the state of Maryland and St. Mary’s County tosell and provide alcoholic beverages in strict compliance with all laws,regulations, and practices. Guests may consume alcoholic beverages broughtin SOLELY inside the room or suite rented. Guests may not bring suchbeverages to any area outside of their suite or room. No alcohol, broughton the premises or purchased from Swanendele Inn may be brought or consumed onthe dock or in the parking areas. Swanendele offers alcoholic beverages forsale to properly verified and qualified adults only.
Gift Certificates and Cards
Please let us know when you make your reservationif you will be using a Swanendele Inn or Select Registry issued or acceptedthird-party gift certificate or gift card to pay for all or part of the cost ofyour stay. Please also be sure to read and understand the restrictions, if any,on your gift certificate or card (including any expiration date) to be surethat it can be redeemed for your stay. Gift certificates and cards may not beredeemed if they are not presented to us on arrival for your stay.
Deposit and Balance Payments
At the time of reservation, we will charge a deposit equal to the cost of aone-night stay or 50 percent of the cost of a multiple-night stay, includingapplicable taxes. Any balance owed for room costs will be charged followingcheck-in and any other cost of the stay is to be paid prior to check-out. Forpayment of a deposit, we accept Visa, Master Card, AmericanExpress, and Discover credit cards. For payment of anybalance owed, we again accept Visa, Master Card, AmericanExpress, and Discover credit cards, cash,and verified check or Swanendele Inn or Select Registry issuedand approved third-party gift certificates and cards.
Reschedule the stay: THIS IS A GUEST FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVEINSTEAD OF CANCELING – Should you wish to modify your reservation byrescheduling, we will try our best to accommodate your desired change.
If you made your reservation through an online travelagent (OTA), Swanendele Inn cannot assist, and you must contact the travelagent directly to modify the reservation or request a refund. The following rules apply to reschedule your stayat Swanendele Inn:
(a) the stay may be rescheduled, subject to roomavailability, at the then applicable room rates and the discretion ofSwanendele Inn.
(b) your rescheduled stay must begin within one yearafter the start date of the original reservation, and
(c) the deposit charged for the original stay willnot be refunded to you, but instead will be held by us and applied to yourrescheduled stay and must be supplemented if your rescheduled stay costs morethan the original stay.
Modification of Reservations
If you wish to modify your reservation, the modification will be handled inone of the following ways: Shorten the stay: If you wish to shorten your stayat the Swanendele Inn, it will be treated as a partial cancellation of yourreservation in accordance with our "Cancellation of Reservation"policy.
Lengthen the stay: If you want to lengthen your stay at theSwanendele Inn, the additional period of your stay will be subject to roomavailability, the then applicable room rates, and the discretion of SwanendeleInn.
Cancellation of Single or Multiple Room Reservations
If you made your reservation directly with Swanendele Inn, please contact usto modify or cancel the reservation(s).
If you made your reservation through an online travelagent (OTA), Swanendele Inn cannot assist, and you mustcancel the reservation directly with such travel agent and their cancellationpolicy will apply.
We understand and appreciate the uncertainty ofhuman health and circumstances. In view of the small size of Swanendele Inn,the cancellation of a reservation and related costs have a profound effect onus. Therefore, should you cancel a reservation made directly with SwanendeleInn, the cancellation will be dealt with in accordance with the followingregulations:
a) A$50.00 administration fee of deposit retained for eachroom canceled after the deposit is processed by credit cardagency and 14 days or more prior to the programmed checkin date.
b) We will retain the FirstNight Deposit only - if canceled less than 14 days but 3days or more prior to the programmed check in date.
c) Full Charge for Full Stay - Ifcanceled within 3 days of the programmed check in date we will notrefund any of your deposit and you will be charged you for the remainingbalance of the reservation.
d) In the case of b) or c) above,Swanendele Inn will offer you a “Gift Certificate” foryour personal use or written designate, for the total amountpaid. The Gift Certificate will have a one-year expiration date from its issue.See Gift Certificate conditions above.
NOTE: Option d)is ONLY available for reservations made directly with Swanendele Inn andnot through any intermediary or travel agency (OTA).
All Other Events and related Reservations
This includes elopements, weddings, celebrations, seminars, retreats, andcorporate events shall be subject to the terms of the Event Agreement withSwanendele Inn. In default of such signed agreement cancellations ormodifications shall be governed by the same terms and conditions as non-eventreservations as provided herein.
Alcoholic Beverages
Swanendele Inn is Liquor Licensed by the State of Maryland and St. Mary’sCounty to sell and provide alcoholic beverages in strict compliance with alllaws, regulations, and practices.
Guests may consume their own alcoholic beverages ONLY in the room or suiterented. Guests may not bring such beverages to any area outside of theirsuite or room.
No alcohol, brought on the premises or purchased from Swanendele Inn, may bebrought to, or consumed on the dock or in the parking areas. Swanendeleoffers alcoholic beverages for sale to properly verified and qualified adultsonly.
Gift Certificates and Cards
Please let us know when you make your reservation if you will be using aSwanendele Inn or Select Registry issued or accepted third-party giftcertificate or gift card to pay for all or part of the cost of your stay.Please also be sure to read and understand the restrictions, if any, on yourgift certificate or card (including any expiration date) to be sure that it canbe redeemed for your stay. Gift certificates and cards may not be redeemed ifthey are not presented to us on arrival for your stay.
Deposit and Balance Payments
At the time of reservation, we will charge a deposit equal to the cost of aone-night stay or 50 percent of the cost of a multiple-night stay, includingany applicable taxes. Any balance owed for room costs will be charged followingcheck-in and any other cost of the stay is to be paid prior to check-out. Forpayment of a deposit, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express,and Discover credit cards. For payment of any balance owed, we accept Visa,Master Card, American Express, and Discover credit cards, cash, and verifiedSwanendele Inn or Select Registry issued and approved third-party giftcertificates and cards.
Modification of Reservation
If you wish to modify your reservation, the modification will be handled inone of the following ways:
Shorten the stay: If you wish to shorten your stay at theSwanendele Inn, it will be treated as a partial cancellation of yourreservation in accordance with our "Cancellation of Reservation"policy.
Lengthen the stay: If you want to lengthen your stay at theSwanendele Inn, the additional period of your stay will be subject to roomavailability, the then applicable room rates, and the discretion of SwanendeleInn.
Check-In and Check-Out
Check-in is between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on the day of arrival and check-out is at or before 11:00 AM on the day of departure. You must make special arrangements with Swanendele Inn if your desiredcheck-in or check-out time will be outside of these timeframes. Any overstaying beyond 11:30 without prioragreement will automatically result in an additional amount equal to half theapplicable daily rate being charged and collected.
Pets
We do not allow pets of any kind or species. Onlydogs recognized as service animals certified under titles II and III of theAmericans with Disability Act (ADA) will be admitted. OriginalCertificates must be presented before or at check-in. We reserve theright to limit such stays to designated ADA rooms. The guest willbe responsible for an additional $100 minimum cleaning charge, and, inaddition, any damage caused by the occupant and/or the service dog. The guest will be charged a fee to repair,restore, or replace the damaged room, furnishings, property, or opportunity torent the room or suite in an amount not less than $200 to be determined andcharged in good faith by Swanendele Inn in its sole and absolutediscretion. We are happy to assist you with finding a nearbyboarding facility for your pet.
Smoking, Vaping, Flame Free, etc.
We are committed to providing our guests with asmoke-free and flame-free environment. Smoking, vaping, burning candles, incense,or any other open fire, are not allowed anywhere at the Swanendele Inn, exceptthat smoking or vaping may occur in the area near the dock where a verticalashtray has been installed. If a guest or his or her invitee does not complywith this policy, the guest will automatically be charged a room-recovery feeof not less than $300 per room and $400 per Suite to restore each affected roomor suite to a smoke-free condition.
Violence and Weapons
We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusiveand secure environment at Swanendele Inn. Violent acts and threats of violenceat Swanendele Inn are prohibited. Firearms and other weapons are not allowed atSwanendele Inn except to the extent expressly authorized by applicable law.
Damage
If a guest or his or her invitee damages any roomor other property of Swanendele Inn (other than by smoking or vaping, whichwill be handled according to our "smoking" policy), the guest will becharged a fee to repair, restore, or replace the damaged room, furnishings,property or opportunity to rent the room or suite in an amount not less than $200 to be determined and charged in good faith bySwanendele Inn in its sole and absolute discretion. Clients are alerted that food, take-outs,wine - especially red wine - coffee, tea, hair dyes and oils, and other stains,are the most common causes of damage. Accidents happen; minimize thedamage by informing the Innkeeper immediately.
Beach, Sports, and Waterfront – Enjoy at your risk
Using the waterfront, beach, swimming, canoeing,kayaking, paddle boarding and other activities all come with the inherent riskof injuries to persons and property. Although not provided, Swanendele Innrecommends that all guests wear water shoes to protect against shells andother sharp objects on the grounds or bottom. Although not provided,except when renting Swanendele equipment, guests understand that the use oflifejackets and other safety equipment, is essential but does not remove allrisk of injury. The guest must determine the sufficiency of any safety gear orother precautions that the guests decide to take to minimize the risk of theactivity. No party related to Swanendele Inn, including innkeepers oremployees, may make any representations regarding the safety, or risk of, theactivity. Guests expressly assume the risk of the activity and releaseSwanendele Inn, LLC, its owners and employees from any loss, expense, or cost,including attorney fees arising out of any damages or injuries, whether topersons or property, occurring because of the use of the waterfront, beach, sports,or equipment. The guest assumes responsibility and liability for all personsinvited on to the property using the waterfront, beach, and sports during theperiod of their stay.
Conflicts and Jurisdictions
The parties irrevocably agree that any conflictarising between them shall be amicably resolved or if needed, litigated solelyin and under the jurisdiction, laws and regulations of St. Mary's Countyand the State of Maryland, USA.
Acceptance of Policies; Exceptions to Policies
The making of a reservation constitutes the acceptance of allour policies by each guest covered by the reservation, regardless of whetherthe guest made the reservation or is companying the guest who made thereservation or anyone else on his or her behest. We reserve the right, in oursole and absolute discretion, to explicitly make exceptions to ourpolicies at any time and for any reason.
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