Tidewater House
An Architectural Gem in the Heart of Downtown Easton
Tidewater House (previously Inn at 202 Dover) is a historic mansion built in 1874 and an integral part of the historic fabric of Easton, Maryland. Providing a luxurious travel experience just a short block from downtown shopping, art galleries, and the Avalon Theatre.
Tidewater House offers six uniquely designed guest rooms and intimate dining spaces ideal for corporate and wedding functions. Guestrooms are furnished with a combination of antique and authentic antique reproduction furniture.
Please note that Tidewater House is not pet friendly.
- TIDEWATER HOUSE RESERVATIONS
- For guest rooms, please contact the Tidewater Inn Front Desk at 410.822.1300.
- For event reservations, please contact Lauren Catterton at lcatterton@tidewaterinn.com or 410.822.4516.
TIDEWATER HOUSE | GUEST ROOMS & SUITES
The Palmetto Suite
The Palmetto Suite has been immaculately renovated to reflect a distinct southern style. Located on the 3rd floor of the Tidewater House, the Palmetto Suite offers a spacious layout including a king bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa and exquisite bathroom featuring a clawfoot tub, shower and two vanities. Experience an intimate getaway in the Palmetto Suite, tucked within the charming streets of downtown Easton.
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The English Suite
The English Suite, spanning the entire front of the building on the second floor, has been newly renovated while maintaining its English garden style charm. Enter through the foyer, where the bedroom is to the left and the sitting room to the right. The suite is furnished with a combination of antique pieces perfectly blended with new furnishings, including a king-sized bed facing an oversized bay window with a window seat. The sitting room...
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The French Suite
The French Suite, located on the first floor of the Inn, is decorated with inspiration from a French Chateau. The entrance leads to a sitting room featuring original windows framed by blue toile drapes. Pocket doors from the sitting room open to the bedroom, which boasts a provincial king-sized bed and luxurious French décor. This elegant bathroom features a clawfoot soaking tub, vintage-style vanity with brass fixtures, and romantic...
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The Asian Suite
The Asian Suite, located at the top of the stairs on the second floor, features exotic Asian furnishings and décor.
- · Upon entering the suite, the sitting room is to the left of a short hallway and the bedroom is to the right.
- · Asian rosewood furnishings and other oriental details
- · Bamboo King canopy bed with gas fireplace in the bedroom
- · Newly renovated bathroom features a...
The Safari Suite
The Safari Suite, located on the second floor, is decorated with safari-inspired furnishings and fabrics.
- · Short staircase entrance into the sitting room
- · Bedroom is located to the left of the sitting room
- · Vaulted cathedral ceiling in the sitting room
- · King size bed with leather headboard
- · Gas fireplace in the bedroom
- · Steam shower, corner air jet tub and...
The Victorian
The Victorian Guest Room, overlooking the conservatory and garden area of the Inn, has been updated while preserving its Victorian Era charm. It features a queen-sized iron bed and a completely renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower. For larger accommodations, the Victorian Guest Room can be combined with the English Suite to create a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite.
TIDEWATER HOUSE | EVENTS
The Tidewater House is the perfect venue for your next intimate corporate event or wedding on the Eastern Shore. Conveniently located less than two hours from Washington DC, Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelphia, the Tidewater House is ideal for executive retreats and intimate events.
The Tidewater Inn's experienced sales and event managers will assist in planning your next event. We invite you to select from an array of venues that can best accommodate your event needs. The Tidewater Inn offers larger event venues at our main inn located at 101 East Dover Street just a block from 202 Dover.
Contact the Tidewater Inn Sales Department for more information on events at the Tidewater House at 410.822.1300.
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Tidewater House History
Through Maryland historical documents, the construction of what is now known as the Tidewater House can be traced back to 1874. The first recorded owner was John M. G. Emory, who sold the land in 1841 to Samuel B. Hopkins. In 1872, Hopkins transferred ownership to his daughter, Ada Virginia, who sold the property to William L. Hubbard in 1883 for $3,000. Robert L. Kemp acquired the home in 1908, followed by William H. Kemp in 1918, who sold it a year later to Charles T. Wrightson, a prominent Easton businessman and owner of the Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Building and S. & W. Canned Foods. The home became known as the Wrightson House in recognition of its most notable owner.
In 2005, Shelby and Rob Mitchell purchased the home and began a comprehensive restoration, naming the property the Inn at 202 Dover. The restoration preserved many original architectural elements, including eleven-foot ceilings, plaster moldings, a hand-carved mantle and staircase, a tiled foyer, and a seven-foot mahogany-framed mirror. While the common areas retain their Victorian elegance, each of the bedrooms was reimagined with globally inspired themes, antique furnishings, and curated details.
On April 25, 2019, the Tidewater Inn won the bid for the Inn at 202 Dover at auction, bringing this historic property under its stewardship and marking the beginning of a new chapter for the home.
Since acquiring the property in 2019, the Tidewater Inn has made significant enhancements to the Tidewater House. The first floor has been beautifully refreshed with all new furnishings, and the former dining room has been transformed into The Parlor, an elegant private event space ideal for intimate gatherings. Just behind the house, the former garage has been converted into the Carriage House, a sophisticated and exclusive venue for special events.
More recently, guest accommodations have been further elevated with the complete renovation of the third-floor Owner’s Suite—now known as the Palmetto Suite. The English Suite and Victorian Room feature new furnishings and updated bathrooms, while the French Suite and Asian Suite offer refreshed interiors and upgraded baths, blending timeless character with modern comfort.