Blake House Historic Estate with Private Inn

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

Centreville, Maryland

Hazel Miner Monument2 min drive
Queenstown Premium Outlets13 min drive
Queenstown Harbor Golf Club14 min drive
Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Blake House represents one of the oldest colonial homes in Maryland, built by British settler, Charles Blake, of London, England, in 1691. The house is nestled within 12 acres of manicured gardens, boasting an abundance of indigenous and foreign flora, and surrounded by direct water access. But the most unique feature of this property is the Crown and Anchor Inn (circa. 1735), originally located in Southern Baltimore and moved to the estate in 1941.

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The Space:
The estate boasts limitless amenities to ensure guests of all ages, sensibilities and sizes are entertained for days and days. Blake House offers an open plan living experience with expansive water views. Blake House has four ensuite bedrooms (one on the first floor). The grounds offer a 100ft pier with 10,000lb boat lift, outdoor corn hole and bocce ball courts, multiple outdoor dining areas, orchid potting shed, sauna house, fire-pits, lookouts, Kayaks, canoe, paddle board, and nature trails. The Crown and Anchor has a bar, seating, wood burning fireplace, billards table, foose ball, and mini dance floor. The Inn has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a viewing platform on the second floor.

Be prepared to immerse yourself in the storybook of Blake House. You will not want to leave this magical place.

Other Things to Note:
Whilst Blake House is a great place to host events, please be aware that there is a $100 per person, per day, fee when guests exceed 12.

Pet fees are $50 per pet, per night, with a cap of three pets at any one time. Please ensure pets are kept off furniture and beds. Pets are also not allowed to enter the pool as this seriously destabilizes the chemicals and damages the filter system. Violations of these rules will incur additional fees and/or penalties.

Please note that due to insurance and county guidelines a property specific rental agreement will have to be completed prior to your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
We are available 24/7 to answer all questions and address any concerns. We also offer assistance in making your stay extra special and exceeding guest’s expectations. If you can imagine it, we will do our best to make it happen!

Property manager

Matt Bruce

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

EVENTS: While Blake House is the perfect location to host your event, all groups (exceeding 12) must be disclosed to owners for preapproval. Please...

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Centreville

Located in Centreville, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wye Oak State Park and Tuckahoe State Park, while Church Hill Theatre and Historical Society of Kent County Maryland are cultural highlights.

Centreville, Maryland

What's nearby

Hazel Miner Monument - 2 min drive
Queenstown Premium Outlets - 13 min drive
Queenstown Harbor Golf Links - 14 min drive
Queenstown Harbor Golf Club - 14 min drive
Sandy Point State Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Doc's Riverside Grille - 7 min walk
Mamma Mia's Italian Bistro - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blake House Historic Estate with Private Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blake House Historic Estate with Private Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blake House Historic Estate with Private Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blake House Historic Estate with Private Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hazel Miner Monument and within 9 miles (15 km) of Earle Landing and Cassinelli Winery and Vineyards. Wye Oak State Park and Queenstown Premium Outlets are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beneva S.

9 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!!

We had a wonderful time at Blake House with our extended family. Lots of room for everyone and we all loved the property, pool and offerings. The elevated welcome package, yoga session (for 11 of us!) and Chef Erica and team dinner were such incredible experiences. It was a perfect vacation. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David m.

7 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect escape

Everything about the property was as advertised and more. We had a range of children, parents and grandchildren, everyone agreed that we must return. Home is comfortable, hosts are communicative and welcoming, the property is beautiful and peaceful. Pool and kayaking were great. Wonderful views for outdoor dining. A very special place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We held a family celebration over a long weekend at the Blake House and there isn’t enough space to describe how amazing this property is. The owners are truly professionals who care about your visit and we can’t thank them enough for helping us pull off our event, and more importantly our four-day stay on the property, which kept all ages entertained from dawn to dusk everyday.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

5 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th birthday celebration!

This property is the absolutely most incredible place! The location is spectacular, large wooded grounds on the Corisca River. The main house is just beautiful, a historic property with luxurious comforts. And the adjacent is charming and lovely, and a great place for additional guests to sleep. We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday with guests from all over the world coming in- some stayed in other rentals but we all congregated during the day at Blake House. A few highlights: The huge closed in front porch with windows looking out over the property to the river and a long table which easily fitted our large group, the swimming pool**** which was just beyond wonderful, the many games and activities available for all ages, and the beautiful large wooded grounds. Matt and Gerry are very responsive and wonderful to work with. We could not have asked for a more spectacular place to stay. Thank you Matt and Gerry!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

11 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The house and property were perfect for our extended family vacation. The owners were easy to reach for any questions we had and were very responsive. We would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matt Bruce

Durham-Hythe Experience was established as an alternative to the traditional vacation rental. In 2013, founders, Gerry Coates and Matt Bruce met while vacationing in Mykonos, Greece, and a whirlwind romance ensued. The couple, passionate about travel, visited holiday rentals around the world and identified key elements that make a house much more than an overnight accommodation. Equipped with these insights, together with their professional backgrounds in construction, interior design, and clinical psychology, Gerry and Matt began curating vacation experiences that consistently surpass guest expectations and deliver unforgettable memories.