This Victorian Inn has beautiful architecture. The room we stayed in was charmingly decorated and spotless. The Innkeeper provided up with tasty food for breakfast, most notable was an "inside out Scotch egg", fresh berries and French- pressed coffee. I liked the separate entry feature of out first floor room. We learned some local history and got recommendations for highlights of St michael's. read more

The hostess at this Inn is very gracious and a great cook. One of the best breakfast meals we have had at an Inn. However, the Inn need a major update despite the fact that the rooms are decorated beautifully adding a historical flavor to your stay. Our room, however, was not set up in a way to make guests feel comfortable. There was only one end table making it hard to find a place for your phone at night. The room could be rearranged to correct this and provide more space by removing one of the chairs. We did not have air conditioning in our room, but the fan was sufficient to keep us cool. Most of the rooms do have air conditioning. There is a quaint sitting room that needs to be renovated. The bathroom is one of the worst we have ever experienced. It was so tiny you could not open the door to the shower without closing the door to the room. There was no room to put toiletries making the bathroom feel claustrophobic. read more

Room was nice enough, people were very nice and good breakfast. One thing I would recommend for them, change your toilets to the "Right Height", very low and tough for old people like me. read more

As far as Bed and Breakfasts go, this is on the less expensive end ($200 per night high season) ... especially in a very expensive place like St. Michael's. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the mattress was great. I liked that our room was "exterior" so we didn't have to enter/exit inside of the house. There were bikes, access to a pool at the companion B&B about a mile down the road (very nice), a full breakfast, and cookies/coffee/tea at night. The owners/managers were nice and attentive when needed. I have seen some other reviews about the decor being outdated and perhaps the amenities not being "B&B level." I don't agree. It's not super fancy ... but it had everything we needed and more. And if someone wants "fancy", there are other more expensive options readily available for $500+ a night. I would definitely come back. It was a perfect stay for us!. read more

We stayed at this B&B recently and can't rave about it enough. The setting is Victorian which is one of my favorites but the amenities are very contemporary. We stayed in the Dr Joseph Seth Master Bedroom (King w Deck) and highly recommend it as THE choice! The bed was super comfy and having the private entrance was excellent! The stairs were lit so when we can came at night we didn't have any trouble. The place was immaculate and there were plenty of touches that were extra helpful (shampoo, body soap, sanitizer, coffee, homemade cookies, sparkling waters, teas, etc). Shelley was wonderful to deal with and friendly and helpful at every turn. We can't wait to stay again. read more

We stayed at The Parsonage Inn in St. Michael's recently and, as excited as we were to visit it, we cannot, in good conscience, recommend this B&B. There were numerous minor negatives but I will keep this review to address the two biggest issues. First and foremost, we had, by their account, their nicest and most expensive room (#2). The pictures on their website show a beautifully decorated room with a brass headboard, lovely green comforter with coordinating decorative pillows, beautiful dark green lace curtains hanging behind the bed, two side chairs with nice pillows flanking a mantle with a lovely table between them set with wine glasses, crystal water glasses and a pretty candlestick lamp. Mantle was also decorated with attention to detail. We would have loved to have stayed in this room - just beautiful! Instead, the room decor was COMPLETELY different from what their website pictured. There was a sleigh bed, dingy curtain panels literally tacked flat against the wall behind the bed, no pillows on the chairs, a throw that was folded sloppily on the back of one of the chairs, no pretty accent pillows on the bed, different comforter which, while nice, was nothing like the pictured one. There was still a table, but it had nothing but two coasters thrown on top...no wine glasses, no water glasses, no pretty candlestick lamp. Oh, and the room does have its own bathroom, but there is no bathroom door, if privacy is a concern. This was not mentioned on their website at all. We have stayed in many B&B's in our travels and while there are sometimes small issues, we have never written a bad review before this. And we definitely understand changes in decor or furniture being a little different. But the gross misrepresentation of this room was just not acceptable. And it truly showed a lack of care with the way the room was presented to us. The second issue is the owner. While it is true that the inn has many many good reviews, the guests who have had a less than positive experience and have dared to write about it are found to be at fault by the owner. In reading those reviews and responses, the owner invariably refuses to accept any responsibility for their experience, and instead tries to belittle them or cast them as troublesome, or "a challenge" as we were labeled. If you don't read the negative reviews, at least read the owner's responses to reviews and you'll see for yourself. For example, my husband attempted to take a shower in the morning and could get no hot water, so after trying for 20 minutes (turning the nob all the way in BOTH directions), he went down to see if he could get help. He respectfully informed Shelley of the issue, but again, the owner chose to make the guest at fault, as if we didn't know how a faucet worked. A good innkeeper will never shift blame on the guest and can accept responsibility when shortcomings are pointed out. Most look at it as a chance to improve. Not so with this owner, which is a shame. But, pictures don't lie. I wish I had taken better ones when we were there, but clearly, the room we stayed in looked nothing like on their website. So bottom line, if you choose to stay at this inn and pick your room based on their website pictures, you might want to ask them to send you photos of the room in its current state. At $260/night, we would never have chosen this room. And now after seeing the owner's lack of professionalism, we sadly can't recommend a stay there at all. There are definitely better choices. read more

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The innkeepers were very nice. I booked the most popular room, with a king bed, but there were some shortfalls. The bed was too large for the room. It was hard to move around. Sharing the room made it extra difficult to maneuver. There was nowhere to put luggage and the bathroom had NO DOOR. This was not disclosed in the booking. There was also no covering on the door that led to the porch, so anyone on that level could see into the room from the porch. A blind or curtain would fix that. I was also expecting a private balcony porch but found out it was shared with the guests next door. I would not recommend this room for privacy. The door doesn't open into the room all the way either. It's a very odd layout. Breakfast was ok but not over the top the best breakfast I have ever had like what was advertised. I wish this sweet couple all the best, but the accommodations fell short of my expectations. read more

So, you might see a review on one of the booking sites that gives this place a poor rating. I'd have to say that it must have been written by someone who had an object wedged into an uncomfortable part of his anatomy. The entire review is the exact opposite of what you'll experience here. This is a charming Victorian era home with a rich history. It has been refurbished with all of the modern amenities and is well kept and clean. The new innkeeper, Liz, may be new to this establishment, but she is obviously experienced at the job. I happen to know she has a background in the culinary arts, which makes for superb gourmet breakfasts (hopefully you'll get to taste the huevos bendahas during your stay!) One part of the aforementioned review stated that... "When I did go in the main house there was someone in the dining room eating -this felt like I was in someone else's home instead of a bed and breakfast. Very strange."... Yes, very strange he doesn't realize that he is in someone else's home at a B&B!!! I wonder if he happened to wonder in during breakfast. In any case, you'd be welcome to use the dining room to eat during non breakfast hours, as well as the sitting room to relax, read, or socialize with other guests. If you're going to St. Michaels, this is the place to stay! read more

I agree with Frank from Suffolk. I saw a crazy review of The Parsonage Inn on Expedia - one would wonder what was really motivating that person. The Parsonage Inn is a lovely, historic inn. Saint Michaels is a wonderful harbor town. Liz and the staff are more than 5 Stars for hospitality. Incredible, creative and delicious breakfasts. Definitely going back next year. read more

The Parsonage Inn is an incredible B&B set at the edge of downtown St. Michaels. My room was comfortable and spacious. I had a room at the front of the house, and there was very little street noise. The breakfasts were incredible. Each breakfast had two courses and were very good. Portions were huge, but I forced myself to eat every delicious bite. The coffee was also exceptional. Water, tea, and coffee were available at all hours as well as sweet snacks. Wine glasses and corkscrews were there for anyone who wanted to enjoy a bottle of wine from one of the shops in St. Michaels. Liz was the best innkeeper. She is very friendly and accommodating. Her recipes are so good. She has a knowledge of the town and can help out with recommendations. I will definitely be staying here again. read more

I surprised my wife with a getaway weekend to St Michael's from Washington DC. We enjoy using B&Bs around the country so I arranged for a stay here. The weather didn't cooperate as it poured rain the whole weekend and was on the cool side but we tried to make the best of it. I made the reservation by phone with Rex, the Innkeeper and also arranged for a dozen roses and chocolate covered strawberries to be in the room when we arrived. The flowers were beautiful long stem roses, much better than I had ever gotten her in the past...lol...the chocolates were delicious...great intro to the Inn and start of our weekend. The room was cold to where our noses and hands were cold so we went downstairs, sat by the fire, enjoyed some coffee/tea, afternoon cookies, talked to Rex, and played with his very well behaved dog who lives there. Rex mentioned the room temperature is fine if you're under the covers and my wife and I both thought, but we're not under the covers and both wearing long sleeved clothes. He mentioned there was a thermostat in the hallway which I found and adjusted. If you like it cold, this is the place for you because we were cold to start which given the cost of our room at $180 shouldn't be the case. There should be a level of comfort without feeling like you're the bad guy for adjusting the temperature. There is parking in the rear of the Inn although not many spaces. There were chocolate chip muffins on the breakfast table to start, which I enjoy, but found a bit odd for a B&B. Next there was a yogurt/fruit cup that was good, then a souffle that we were warned may have parchment paper attached. We were expecting to be wow'd with an amazingly unique breakfast and just didn't get it. Breakfast was good but it reached a point where the small talk finished and it felt like the table of 8 was waiting for another course. Eventually Rex made a comment that breakfast was over and we all got up, but my wife and I left thinking, is this it?...which I can imagine others felt as well. It was a nice getaway although not the experience we thought it would be. read more

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The Parsonage Inn is absolutely gorgeous and a fabulous location to enjoy a weekend in beautiful St. Michaels! The owners had great suggestions, made sure we always had what we needed (whether it be afternoon coffee & chocolate chip cookies, maps of nearby attractions, anything for our room, etc) and were even in on the surprise for my boyfriend's birthday! The breakfast was out of this world and is accompanied by the owners' vast personal experiences/history of this gem of a town. Highly recommended! Not to mention the rooms are spacious and historic. If you want a personal, unique and genuine St. Michael's experience, book at the Parsonage Inn! read more

The Parsonage Inn is quaint, cozy and clean. It is centrally located in town so everything is within walking distance. The inn keeper Liz kept yummy snacks on hand throughout the day and her breakfasts were TO DIE FOR! I highly recommend staying at The Parsonage Inn. I know I will be returning! read more

Absolutely amazing! My husband & I had never stayed in a B&B prior to this experience & now we have a problem. The bar is so high I'm afraid that any other B&B will never measure up. Our room was perfect. We expected water pressure problems & noise, since this is a home not hotel, but that was wrong. As for the sheets, we have great sheets at home but nothing as soft as these. (I even asked Sallie about them-now I'm on a hunt for Bamboo sheets) Then there is the food. There is nothing like waking up to someone making you the most wonderful breakfast ever, except waking up the next day to a different wonderful breakfast. Sallie you are beautiful person & an outstanding chef. Thank you for sharing your home. Len & Susanne Ontario Canada read more

..very charming,great location,clean rooms,comfy bed..Kathy was very kind and a very gracious Inn keeper! The breakfast she prepared was DELISH and her fresh baked cookies are addicting! Will def be back in the warmer months to explore more!! read more

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We very much enjoyed our stay with friends there. The breakfast was very good each day and Julia was great as was Ali, her very entertaining and helpful daughter. read more

We had a great experience with checking in today. The lady who took our reservation was beyond accommodating and even more so after she had learned that we were coming from a bad experience at a place we had stayed the night before. She was warm and insisted we check in early and even upgraded our room for free! read more

Stayed here the first weekend in November. 11/5/16. Was everything I was hoping for and more. I had a special request of roses and wine in the room waiting for us as it was a birthday celebration for my wife and it was flawlessly delivered. Sally the inn keeper is amazing. Great conversation and if you come ask to see Lola her pet Great Dane. Best part was a surprise Saturday night with warm apple cider in a crock pot with a bottle of Fireball and Sailor Jerry next to it. We stayed in room 1 as you first enter. Great room and decorated perfectly. Was even given 2 fire logs for the fireplace which was a nice touch. Would absolutely recommend this place and the location is perfect. I mean perfect!! read more

Cute very small room but was clean and close to the shops and restaurants. The innkeeper was super sweet and the common areas were enjoyable, however our room was in the back of the building and the laundry was just through our wall, starting at 8am. We also could hear the cleaning people loudly all morning on a Sunday. We won't go back. read more

This place was amazing! The hostess was incredibly kind and welcoming, the room was clean and neat and they provided little niceties such as face wipes, shampoo&conditioner, even wine glasses and an wine key. The breakfast was AMAZING! No buffet here - a seated meal with beautiful china including homemade parfait, choice of brioche French toast with homemade whipped cream for sweet potato latkes with ham. Topped off with juices, French press coffee, and homemade lemon muffins. The owner was also kind enough to let us borrow their bikes, even after we had checked out. I do not have one bad thing to say and I can't wait to come back! read more

The grounds and rooms were very nice. Sallie was amazing. It was like staying in a beloved family members house. She was helpful, engaging and her cooking is top notch. I asked if I could move in. read more

Really great B&B. The location was perfect, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was divine (though not particularly diet-friendly). There's no pool, but the sister property has one that's available for guests. It's just under a mile away. Most importantly, the Parsonage Inn is pet-friendly, a big bonus for us. All told, the Parsonage Inn was a great backdrop for our short July 4th escape. We'd definitely stay again if we're back in the area. read more

Really nice B&B in the middle of Talbot street where most shops are, reasonably priced and next to a good restaurant. Owners were welcoming and I had only called in a few hours before on one of the busiest days (boat show) of the year. Some noise from traffic (it's right on the main street). Dining room was beautifully set. Breakfast was a little to fancy - I'm a bacon-and-eggs eater and we had french toast stuffed with cream cheese, homemade sausage and flavored with roses and lavender. No cable TV but huge selection of DVDs to borrow. WiFi throughout at no charge. Would stay there again. read more

Stayed at this beautiful place! Very friendly, comfortable, clean beds, and centralized location! Delicious breakfast with hot and cold foods and a nice variety!!! HIGHLY Recommend and definitely will be back! read more

My mother and I stayed for one night while passing through to go to Delaware. The room was clean and quaint. The main house was charming and the location was excellent. Breakfast was a real treat with a three course meal including a delicious dessert! read more

Stayed for 2 nights and it was great. Parking behind the home. Beautiful Victorian with cable TV and DVD player in our room. Free WiFi included. Fantastic breakfast served each morning. Complimentary bottled water and coffee always available. Less than a .5 mile walk to many St. Michael attractions - the museum, St. Michael's Winery, Eastern Shore Brewing and all the various shops and restaurants. Great stay! read more

My partner and I stayed here a few weeks ago for a couple of nights, in one of three rooms in the back of the B&B. We chose this place because of the very positive reviews, and many of the rooms looked very nice. We chose this specific room because it was recommended to us as being the coolest. If it had been significantly cheaper- perhaps $125 a night, rather than $250- my rating would be higher. Our room was just not very nice. It was shabby rather than quaint, with one little window so very little light, and there was very little attention to detail- plastic trash bins, unbranded shampoo and conditioner in the industrial dispensers you find in public bathrooms in the shower, and lotion that had probably been bought at CVS and put into a plastic bottle and labeled with tape. It was the least nice $250/night room I have ever stayed in, in terms of aesthetics. On the positive side, the proprietor was perfectly nice- we didn't interact too much with her- and the breakfast was good. We also appreciated that coffee was available 24/7. The bed was also quite comfortable. They provide bikes, which is nice, though we didn't use them. Guests should be aware that its on a fairly busy road, so not necessarily peaceful though noise certainly didn't bother us at night. There is also no central air conditioning, though our room was pretty comfortable temperature-wise. read more

Absolutely lovely accommodations. The room was clean and well furnished with a very comfortable bed, TV, bottles of water, and a clean bathroom. The breakfast was freshly made, delicious, hot and creative! Coffee, tea and home made cookies were out all day and night... The Parsonage stands on the edge of town, so it was an easy walk through town with an assortment of wonderful restaurants near by. The bicycles were well maintained, comfortable and great for exploring the area. read more

Nice place with historical perspective. Good location. Reasonable price.

I really liked the food. the rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. They had makeup wipes in the bathroom which are not provided in most hotel chains. The free water bottles available were helpful especially on Sunday morning to help re-hydrate.The staff was so friendly. The bikes were great to get around town. It was located close to everything. Great B&B! read more

Stayed here only one night. We stayed in two rooms to accomodate my family of 4. We were on a coastal mini vacation that started in Ocean City, Maryland, then to St. Michaels, Cape May, NJ, and Ocean City, NJ. We've been to St. Michaels many times as well as other b&b's. Being a weekday stay, we were a bit surprised at the price, particularly after arriving and seeing the condition of the inn. It was definitely not up to typical bb standards for the high price we paid for not one but two rooms. When i asked if they provided afternoon tea with cookies or danish, we were told thats what a previous owner may have done, we just leave the coffee machine out for your use. So, no afternoon tea or snack as normally found. I saw other reviews mentioning cookies and bottled water, but i guess that was a previous owner or prior to a change in hospitality? The one room we had offered a king bed and fireplace. Since the fireplace was boarded up I'm assuming its not functioning in colder weather although its offered as a room with a fireplace (working or not)? The oddest thing we found in our one room was that there was no door to the bathroom! We are a close family but this was rediculous. You could not control the a\c or heat and various lights did not work and some actually missing bulbs. The porch\deck lights didn't work either....switch didn't work light and one bulb was also missing. Speaking of deck that both of our rooms shared...it was in disrepair, dirty. The chairs and cushions on the deck were dirty and not inviting or usable because of their condition. The screen door leading to our room was broken and missing its screen. The grounds were unkept and items were broken throughout the garden (path lights, etc.). Wallpaper was torn, worn or peeling in various places. Again, nowhere near the level expected at such a high price, and we paid that high price for two rooms. However, regardless of cost, we wouldn't stay here again unless pride of ownership was restored!! We did drive to their sister resort, which looked ok, but even as we walked around that site it was unkept....items were thrown about, the pool and hot tub were not very clean.......just nothing seemed inviting. We will give big kudos for Sallies breakfast creations, they were wonderful! I hope this honest review is helpful in setting future expectations as well as constructive criticism for the owners to consider addressing. Thank you for listening. read more

I stayed here during the St. Michael's Half Marathon. Pros: excellent location, clean, and the cookies were a nice touch. Cons: Given the price, the room and service were not up to par. By way of comparison, I stayed at B&B in Boston during the Dems Convention and New Orleans in the high tourist season, so I get paying for prime location in high-demand periods. But the high touch service I associate with this kind of venue was lacking. For one, the food: half the people staying that weekend were there for the race. The inn, however, did not offer breakfast at a time that took that into consideration. Given the price and the race-weekend clientele, I thought that neglectful. Even a muffin would have been much appreciated after the race -- instead I had to buy breakfast, which seems odd when staying at a bed and breakfast. The rooms itself was clean, but there was no door between the bathroom and the main bedroom, a detail which was not mentioned on the web site or when booking. I wouldn't stay here again, but if you don't mind the high price and you privilege the location, this might be for you. read more