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The Anchorage

5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Trappe, Maryland · 0.3 mi to the sand

Private beach On-site lodging

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Website anchorage1800.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

29620 Porpoise Creek Rd, Trappe, MD 21673

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Anchorage and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

“The view is great, we hope to go back when the weather is warm to enjoy the grounds and the private beach.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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⛩️ Gazebo or Arch

“Lots of areas to hang out, firepit, living room, barn, beach, patio, pool, large gazebo.”

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🔥 Beach Bonfire 2 mentions

“Lots of areas to hang out, firepit, living room, barn, beach, patio, pool, large gazebo.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 74 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 12 mentions

“The property itself is absolutely beautiful — peaceful, tranquil, and the perfect place to relax and recharge during a busy race weekend.”

From the reviews

Absolutely wonderful. Mayflower room is bigger than it looks like in the pictures. Everything you need and the hosts helped with a couple extra things we forgot. Property is beautiful, on the river with a small beach and meticulously cared for. Highly recommend

★★★★★ — David, Sep 2025

A wonderful time spent on the Eastern Shore made better by the care and attention of innkeepers Michelle and Woody. Their accommodations and amenities have us planning our next stay. Come for the views and stay for the coffee.

★★★★★ — Paul, Aug 2025

A lovely and comfortable venue, with friendly and accommodating hosts, and Woody's delicious breakfasts. Our stay was too short -- must return to the beautuful Eastern Shore!

★★★★★ — Lou, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 74 reviews →

Getting married at The Anchorage

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.