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Inn of the Week
From the street, lovely window boxes and gardens enhance the facade of this handsome gray structure with green and maroon trim. Venture beyond and you’ll be struck by the three levels of decks and balconies on the water side, all with close-up views of the passing parade of ships. Built as a residence in 1920 and later converted to apartments, the place has been renovated into an appealing B&B right at the edge of the wide Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. The B&B began with ten rooms, all with french doors onto decks yielding breezy vistas of the canal. A subsequent addition offers two master suites that have king beds, oversize whirlpool tubs, DVD players, mini-refrigerators, sitting areas and private decks with the best views of the water. All rooms come with TVs, telephones and binoculars for watching the passing boats. Four others have whirlpool tubs. There’s also a canal-side hot tub for all guests. Two rooms have double beds, though the rooms we saw had king or queen beds and armoires. The beige tapestry fabric spread on the bed in Room 7 was nicely color-coordinated with two club chairs and an oriental rug. A mural of the Lord Baltimore steamer enhances a wall of the dining room, where tables look onto the canal. A full breakfast is served here or on the guests’ deck. The entrée might be crab benedict or belgian waffles. Guests also have access to a small parlor, but obviously the prime attraction is having their own waterside deck outside their room. (410) 885-5300 or (877) 335-5300. www.shipwatchinn.com. Eight rooms and two suites with private baths. Doubles, $120 to $190. Suites, $195 to $245.
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