On the water-Chesapeake Bay

We really like staying at B&Bs. Like any other place to stay, there are good ones, there are some that provide the basics, but then there are some that stand out and you want to visit again. One thing that makes a B&B outstanding to us is the sense of calm and comfort we have there. We have stayed in places that were posh and others that were very basic....it really does not depend on the furnishings. It is always the host or hostess who sets the tone. One aspect we enjoy is that the B&B host can give local recommendations for dinner restaurants...places the locals enjoy, not just the tourists. Often the food is better and less expensive too!

The Queenstown B&B is definitely worth planning a repeat visit. Josh is a tremendous host, making us feel very comfortable and serving great food with pleasure. It is located about 8 miles from the Bay Bridge so if anyone wants an easy and enjoyable weekend, let us know. You can fly into Baltimore, rent a car and be at the Queenstown Inn in less than 2 hours....and in a whole different and peaceful world.

The screened porch serves as the breakfast area. The first morning we planned to be up and out for kayaking at 8am. So Josh left us a "continental" breakfast. There was a fruit salad in the fridge as well as juice, breakfast breads, and wonderful coffee all ready for us. The second morning he prepared a wonderful breakfast and ate with us.

The rooms were pleasantly decorated with items Josh's partner has acquired in his postings overseas in the diplomatic service.

The Queenstown Inn has two commercial tenants...a massage therapist and spa and a kayak touring service.

Last summer we tried sea kayaking and really enjoyed it. This time we had the chance to kayak in quieter waters of the Chesapeake Bay and a tidal stream. We were the only people going out that day, which means we had the guide, Robert, all to ourselves. We saw a lot of birds including eagles, herons, and egrets, and some shells of some horseshoe crabs. Robert says the crabs cover the beach where we stopped during their season in May and it is difficult for people to walk there then.

Graham is ready for us to purchase a sea kayak now......but perhaps we'll wait and see how he feels about white water kayaking once we go down the New River later in the trip!