Susan's on Smith Island B&B

Susan's on Smith Island B&B The most authentic Smith Island lodging experience, run by 13th generation islander famed for her regional food with a panoramic sunset view on Chesapeake.

A magical, offshore paradise reached by mailboat ferry, Smith Island is a tranquil natural oasis anchored in the midst of the Chesapeake Bay. Renowned for the world's best softshell crabs, Smith Island provides a chance to peek into rustic crab shanties or kayak winding creeks that weave through salt marshes teaming with waterfowl and over 300 species of birds. Bicycle between charming communities

of hardworking waterman whose gifts from the sea are whipped into local culinary gems. Run by a 13th generation islander famed for her regional cooking, Susan's on Smith Island is simply the most authentic local lodging experience. With a panoramic sunset view over the Chesapeake Bay, the lodging has full gourmet homemade three course breakfasts, with bicycles, kayaks and local conceirge service included. Dinner preparations are a family affair. Your supper consists of seafood plucked fresh daily from the bay by Susan's dad, Smith Island crab meat hand picked by her mom and a delectable island feast cooked by Susan herself. All topped off by Susan's acclaimed ten-layer, chocolate Smith Island Cake. "A timeless retreat of genuinely warm hospitality and exquisite food." - says Peter Guttman, the two-time Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year

Come to a place like no other in the world.

09/01/2026

Here's what's going on at the Crisfield National Hard Carb Derby!

09/01/2026
08/18/2026

Mark Kitching, President of the Board of Directors and myself had the honor of receiving the 2026 Star of Somerset Award for the Smith Island Center for Somerset’s Best Attraction! First time winning a Star of Somerset Award. Thank you Sandie Marriner for your leadership and help in making this possible.

07/24/2026

Smith Island Center is the winner of Somerset’s Best Attraction! We didn’t know we were nominated and to win is such an honor. First time winner 🏆. We are working diligently to make sure that the Smith Island Center is a place that is welcoming to visitors of the island and that they want to our return to our beautiful island. Preserving heritage and community ❤️

07/20/2026

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20759 Caleb Jones Road
Ewell, MD
21824

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+14433664525

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