Stay on Tilghman Island, Off the Beaten Path
A stay on Tilghman Island takes you just off the beaten path, to the southernmost tip of Talbot County. This authentic waterman’s village, nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Choptank River, is truly a world apart. The serenity of this unique place will help to melt away your worries.
For a retro cool hotel that is all about fun with nightly bonfires, cornhole, a wood-fired sauna, cocktail classes, and a lively crab deck waiting to welcome you, check out the Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island. Almost all of the 54 rooms at this historic property (which started life in 1898 as a boarding house) have private outdoor porches, most with a water view. Nine acres of waterfront ensures plenty of space to spread out, sip a drink by the fire pit, pump your legs on the tree swing, and stroll along the dock. Sample the fruits of the Chesapeake Bay like blue crab hush puppies and local oyster po’ boy sandwiches prepared by an award-winning chef at Tickler’s Restaurant, which has indoor and outdoor waterfront dining.
Capture both sunrise and sunset while swaying from a hammock from within a serene oasis on a point overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River at the Black Walnut Point Inn. The property is surrounded by 52 acres of bird sanctuary before opening to 6-acres of wildflower gardens surrounded by water. Guests can choose between a stay in the main house or one of three cabins. Each cabin includes a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a screened porch to take in the breathtaking view.
Enjoy an elegant boutique hotel set on the waterfront where the chef/owner taps local ingredients for his menu. The owners of the 20-room Tilghman Island Inn are a dynamic husband/wife duo. He’s a chef known to put creative spins on classic dishes, such as a grilled Caesar salad with oyster “croutons.” The restaurant overlooks a waterway still plied by local fisherman. She’s a landscape architect that has created a green oasis with native plantings. Rooms are simple, chic, and modern, and should you arrive by boat, there’s a slip waiting.
Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn features 20-waterfront rooms as well as a full-service marina with boat slips. The three-story building is equipped with elevators. Rooms feature private balconies overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, where Blue Heron and Bald Eagles can often be spotted. Local charters depart from Knapp’s Narrows, or you can self-propel with a kayak or paddle board, available to rent on site.
If you need multiple rooms, prefer to cook at home, or are more comfortable in a house setting, during your stay on Tilghman Island, a variety of vacation rentals are available. Tilghman Landing offers several cottages, each with second floor private balconies for Chesapeake Bay views as well as shared dock use for crabbing. For assistance in finding your perfect vacation rental, a variety of companies are available.
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