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Choose this Miles River inn for a boating-focused break, with captained sailing and motorboat excursions departing directly from the hotel's private dock.

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Book the October or November oyster excursion to try traditional dredging aboard the Stanley Norman and learn how Chesapeake watermen harvested oysters.

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Consider the One Bedroom Garden Suite when your sleeping schedules differ, with a separate living room where early risers can spend the morning.

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Inn at Perry Cabin

Inn at Perry Cabin sits on the Miles River in St. Michaels, Maryland, where lawns, boats, gardens, and Chesapeake light shape the pace of the stay. The waterfront resort grew from an early 19th-century private house into a 78-room inn, yet the original building remains part of the experience. It suits travelers who want time on the water alongside good dining, a spa, golf, and the pleasure of walking into an Eastern Shore town.

Luxury
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Rooms

  • 78 78

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Inn at Perry Cabin

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

400–450 sqft
From 883 USD

Glazed doors open beside long curtains, linking the bedroom with its outdoor seating. One design has a small wooden table and blue folding chairs, set...

Superior Garden View Room
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Superior Garden View Room

350 sqft
From 1’041 USD

Large shuttered windows brighten a bedroom furnished in pale, natural tones. A checked sofa stands beside the bed in one design, with a small dark...

Superior Partial Water View Room
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Superior Partial Water View Room

350 sqft
From 1’309 USD

White wall paneling and dark wooden bedposts give these rooms the character of the original inn. Long pale curtains frame the windows, with shutters behind...

Superior Family Room
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Superior Family Room

400–450 sqft
From 1’350 USD

Traditional wooden bed frames stand side by side in a bedroom finished with pale carpet and soft gray cushions. A shared bedside table holds a...

Deluxe Water View Room
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Deluxe Water View Room

398 sqft
From 1’366 USD

Dark wooden furniture gives the bedroom a classic setting, with soft gray cushions and pale walls keeping the finish light. One layout has a bay-shaped...

Garden View Suite
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Garden View Suite

600–800 sqft
From 1’467 USD

The bedroom sits beyond a doorway from the living room, giving each part of the suite its own space. A checked sofa and an upholstered...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

550–700 sqft
From 1’655 USD

A wide row of shuttered windows brings daylight into the sitting area. A checked sofa faces a long padded footstool, while a woven armchair sits...

Water View Suite
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Water View Suite

700–904 sqft
From 1’749 USD

A doorway leads from the bedroom into a living room with a sofa and wingback chairs. Pale walls and soft checked fabrics give it a...

Luxury Suite
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Luxury Suite

700 sqft
From 1’930 USD

Double doors divide the bedroom from a living room with its own seating. In one design, warm yellow walls set the lounge apart from the...

Superior Room
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Superior Room

350 sqft
On Request

These rooms sit on the original inn’s second and third floors. Traditional furniture and soft colors carry that historic character inside, with decorative details that...

St. Michaels is close enough to explore on foot or by bike, with shops, waterfront restaurants, and maritime heritage beyond the inn's gates. Return to the grounds and the mood changes: the river takes the foreground, with boats passing the lawns and garden paths. This is a town-connected retreat, not an isolated country estate.

The house has a specific naval history. Samuel Hambleton, who served under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812, began building his residence here in 1812 and named it Perry Cabin Farm. The original structure, completed in 1816, now forms part of the manor house. The inn's connection to Chesapeake life runs through its architecture as well as its boating program.

Set aside time for St. Michaels itself. A short visit can be a walk through town and a meal off property; a longer stay leaves room for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and its working shipyard. The inn gives you the option to do both without organizing each day around a drive.

Room choice matters because the outlook and outdoor space vary. Superior Rooms have a historic character. In the original inn, a Superior Garden View Room adds a private terrace; a Superior Partial Water View Room looks across gardens toward the waterfront. For a clearer Miles River outlook, the Deluxe Water View Room has a terrace or balcony. Guests who will spend much of the day sailing or exploring town may find that a well-chosen room gives them everything they need.

Suites make more sense when the room itself is part of the plan. The Junior Suite has a furnished terrace and partial water view, while the One Bedroom Suite separates the living room from the bedroom and looks onto the garden. The One Bedroom Water View Suite pairs a private terrace with an indoor living area. The larger One Bedroom Luxury Suites face the Miles River and open to a terrace or balcony. Check the exact category rather than assuming every suite has the same view or layout.

Families or friends traveling together can look at the Superior Double Room, which has two double beds. Some categories are canine-friendly, but this varies by room. The useful decision is whether you value a river view, a private outdoor place to sit, a separate living room, or the character of the original house.

STARS is the inn's main dining room, with Miles River views and menus built around seasonal ingredients and Eastern Shore flavors. It can carry a leisurely brunch as comfortably as a more considered dinner. Seafood belongs naturally to this setting, but the attraction is also the chance to sit beside the water without leaving the property.

Purser's Pub & Courtyard offers a looser evening. Shareable plates, local beer, cocktails, and a notable spirits selection fit a drink after a sail or a casual meal when a formal dining room feels unnecessary. High Tide Pool Bar provides a daytime option by the pool, and private boathouse dining offers a dedicated setting for a special occasion.

St. Michaels dining is close at hand, but an evening at STARS and another at the pub reveal two distinct sides of the property: a composed waterfront dinner and a sociable place to finish the day.

Spa at Perry Cabin has seven treatment rooms, including a private couples suite, plus a steam room and relaxation lounge with an outdoor terrace. Its massage, facial, and body treatments draw on garden herbs and ingredients from the Eastern Shore. That local connection gives the spa a clearer identity than a generic treatment menu.

The outdoor zero-edge pool is reserved for overnight guests and operates seasonally. That distinction matters if pool time is central to the trip: the spa and pool should not be treated as the same experience. The fitness facility is available to hotel guests, and selected wellness activities include yoga. In warmer weather, a day might move from a morning on the river to the pool, then a quiet dinner.

The grounds deserve time of their own. Gardens and open lawns make the inn feel spacious despite its proximity to town. For guests who want rest more than a full activity schedule, a room with outdoor space and an unhurried afternoon on property may be the better choice than adding another excursion.

Links at Perry Cabin is a private 18-hole course available to inn guests as well as club members. Pete Dye developed it in collaboration with Alice Dye and their son PB Dye. The course adds a serious reason for golfers to come to St. Michaels, rather than treating a round as an incidental resort activity. Lessons offer less experienced players a way in too.

On the water, the inn has its own dock and a fleet that includes sailing yachts, motor vessels, and the historic Stanley Norman skipjack. Private charters and group sails offer different ways to see the Miles River and Chesapeake Bay. A group sail introduces the water without taking an entire vessel; a private charter leaves more room to shape the outing around your interests.

Back on land, the activities program includes tennis, croquet, bocce, guided cycling, garden tours, and kayaking. Availability and scheduling vary, so it is worth choosing the experiences that matter most before arrival. The appeal is having enough range to build a stay around a round of golf, a sail, or simply a walk into town, then leave the rest of the day open.

Inn at Perry Cabin suits couples who want a waterfront weekend with dining and spa time, golfers planning a course-led break, and travelers curious about the Chesapeake from the deck of a boat. Families can find room configurations and outdoor activities for a slower trip together. The original house and St. Michaels setting give the stay a sense of place that a larger, self-contained resort might lack.

Come for the river rather than an ocean beach, and for an Eastern Shore town rather than nightlife. Leave space between reservations. A water-view room, a sail, dinner at STARS, and an afternoon with no fixed plan are enough to show what makes this stretch of Maryland worth a return.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Complimentary bicycles make it easy to explore St. Michaels on two wheels, adding a flexible way to get around beyond walking.

Three lighted tennis courts allow play after daylight fades, giving you the option to fit a match around your daytime plans.

Private waterfront boathouses host dinners for two to four guests from April through October, giving small celebrations a dining space of their own.

Location of Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond

308 Watkins Lane, St. Michaels, MD 21663, United States

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What to Know About Inn at Perry Cabin

Is Inn at Perry Cabin worth it?

Yes. Inn at Perry Cabin is worth it for travelers who want a refined waterfront escape on Maryland's Eastern Shore. It suits couples, families, golfers, boaters, spa guests, and Washington, D.C. travelers who want a polished Chesapeake Bay retreat.

Where is Inn at Perry Cabin located?

Inn at Perry Cabin is located in St. Michaels, Maryland, on the Miles River. The setting places guests close to Chesapeake Bay boating, local museums, seafood restaurants, boutiques, and the town's relaxed harbor atmosphere.

How many rooms and suites does Inn at Perry Cabin have?

Inn at Perry Cabin has 78 rooms and suites. The size gives the resort enough space for dining, spa, golf, and waterfront activities without feeling like a large convention hotel.

What are the rooms like at Inn at Perry Cabin?

Rooms and suites at Inn at Perry Cabin mix coastal style, soft colors, classic details, and Chesapeake-inspired design. Many guests choose higher categories for more space, river or garden views, fireplaces, terraces, or a stronger residential feel.

Is Inn at Perry Cabin on the water?

Yes. Inn at Perry Cabin sits on the Miles River in St. Michaels. The waterfront setting is central to the stay, from sunset views and boating to outdoor dining and peaceful walks by the river.

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