Marshtown Preserve
The Inn at Marshtown
The lodge is located at 362 Edgewater Farm
Lane in Dover, Delaware. It is on the East side of Dover, East of
Route 9, immediately North of Route 8. The location is private
and our parties always has the house to themselves. It is the
perfect place to relax and unwind with your hunting
party.
The Inn is not only a perfect destination for you, but also for your
four
legged friend. Dog runs are easily accessible right next to the
lodge with
lots of room for your dog(s) to run. Your gun dog will be in heaven
flushing or pointing dozens of birds each day. You and your dogs
will have
the ability to hunt your own private acreage at the preserve without
the
need to travel. In addition, dog training is available on the
grounds year
round. Get the young dog started right by getting him on some birds.
There is also ample cleaning and freezer space available for your
birds.
The Inn at Marshtown can only be truly appreciated when seen or
hunted in person. The lodge is very private and remote for this
area. It is only
house on this public road sits on a 1,000 acre farm. To the east is
the
19,000 acre, Bombay Hook Federal Wildlife Refuge. The numbers of
migratory waterfowl you will see sitting on the front porch add to
your stay. The second floor has a view across the refuge to the
Delaware River to watch ships traveling north to the ports of
Wilmington and Philadelphia. Our fields are located right out the
front door and when you hunt, you will be surrounded by other
grounds of the Preserve. Located only five miles from Dover, there
are several great restaurants or the casino at the Dover
International Speedway.
At the preserve, we limit the use of our fields to four hunters per
day.
We prefer to rent the Inn to only one group at a time so parties are
not
mixed.
The atmosphere can be described as extremely peaceful, pleasant, and
tranquil in every season of the year. Just try to imagine yourself
on the
front porch in the middle of nature relaxing after a hunt. You are
far
from the hustle and bustle of your normal everyday world. You could
be
rocking in a big comfortable rocking chair and relaxing and all the
while
listening to the sounds of the wild in the distance. We are now
booking
hunts for the current hunting season . You may have hunted other
destinations, but you haven't hunted the best until you have hunted
with
Marshtown. Act now. Call immediately and make your
reservations for fun and excitement.
Marshtown offers great packages for corporate events. We combine the
property, guides, birds, dogs and great hospitality to provide your
special clients, partners or top employees a complete experience to
create
bonding relationships in an outdoor setting. Each package is
specially
tailored and can include unique meals, airport/train station
transportation and other guided hunts for waterfowl priced well
below
individual rates.
We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you. The Inn
Manager,
Bridget Bodine can be reached at 302- 463-6444 or call the Preserve
Manager, Bobby Burris at 302-528-1203.
Accommodations:
The Country Kitchen Features an electric stove and oven, dishwasher
refrigerator, larger programmable coffee maker, toaster over and
freezer.
Breakfast is severed on the buffet each morning next to the
fireplace. The
kitchen table seats six and features a outdoor seating on the porch.
The
dining room is left open and we can set it up for a variety of more
formal
seating options. Formal Dining Room can be set for everything from a
casual game dinner to a gourmet meal cooked by one of our local
chefs. The 84" table can be set for 8 diners using our silver
service and bone china.
Laundry Room features a full sized washer and dryer and even some
boot
dryers for those wet days. (insert laundry photo here)
Living Room is a comfortable space with two large leather sofas and
a
queen futon sofa for extra sleeping space. The decor is definitely
an
outdoor theme except for the 64" TV with Dish Network Service.
The Woods Bedroom has two queen sized poster beds with a firm
pillow-top mattresses. The media center features a 46" plasma TV
with and DVD player and 5.1 surround sound.
The Meadowview Room features two plush pillow-top queen beds,
country quilts and considerable closet and dresser space in the
mission furniture. A 30" TV and DVD player are also provided
in this room.
The upstairs bath has another full shower and is stocked with plenty
of
extra towels and linens. Check out the view to the Delaware River.
Allison's Room is exquisitely furnished with a turn-of-the century
brass
bed with a full-sized plush mattress. The antique oak and marble
dresser
was made locally before the civil war.
THE FINE PRINT:
The lodge is available to our hunters and guest depending upon
availability. We book the entire house for one party and do not
permit
sharing. Our rate is $300.00 for up to four guests and $400.00 for
up to
six guests. There are two shared, full baths. A continental
breakfast is
served before your hunt from 4:30am - 7:30am (other arrangements can
be
made). There are excellent restaurants within a short distance for
your
luncheon and dinner dining pleasure. At an additional fee, we offer
a
home-style menu which can be served on-site. We also have an
arrangement
with a local chef for a fine dining experience at the Inn. The Inn
is
designed with adults in mind; however well behaved children are
welcome
with their families. For the comfort of others, smoking in not
permitted
inside the Inn. The house features central air conditioning.
Dogs are not permitted in the house, but we have an quality kennel
to
house up to two dogs on the property. With prior arrangements, guest
may
board there dog at the Marshtown Kennel featuring indoor runs.
Advanced
reservations are recommended. Please call or write to make
reservations.
No credit cards are accepted.
Bottled water, soda and snacks are always available. We keep
condiments in
the kitchen for our guests use. All plates, silverware, pots, pans
and
appliances are there to make your own meals.
Check-in is from 3 to 5pm, but special arrangements can be made for
later
arrival or departure. Check-out is noon. Come join us!
