Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Historic Getaway in Berlin, Maryland
Holland House Bed & Breakfast was founded in 1986 by Jim and Jan Quick, who transformed a historic 1916 medical residence into a welcoming inn while preserving its architectural integrity. For 38 years, we have combined warm hospitality with historical preservation, offering guests a unique experience in Berlin, MD. Our property, originally owned by Dr. Charles Albert Holland, served as both home and medical practice from 1917-1937, and we continue to honor its legacy. In 2024, ownership transitioned to our daughter Hattie Burkey and her husband Jacob, who have modernized the inn with self-check-in and Airbnb integration while maintaining its historic charm. Located in a town listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we provide easy access to restaurants, shops, and nearby attractions like Ocean City and Assateague Island.Our five individually decorated rooms feature private baths, period furnishings, and modern amenities including high-speed internet. Guests enjoy continental breakfast at 8:30 AM daily, 24/7 coffee service, and outdoor spaces like our fire pit patio and post-beach outdoor shower. We maintain strict quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM to ensure guest comfort, with flexible check-in options via unique access codes. As stewards of this historic property, we remain committed to preserving its authenticity while providing contemporary comforts for our visitors.
Services
Continental Breakfast
Self Check-In
Historic Preservation Tours
Pet-Free Environment
Outdoor Shower Access
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 38 years of hospitality experience in historic preservation
- We provide self check-in and modern amenities in a historic setting
- Our property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- We maintain strict quiet hours for guest comfort
- We offer flexible check-in options with unique access codes
Services
Continental Breakfast
Our continental breakfast service begins at 8:30 AM daily in the lounge area. Guests receive freshly prepared pastries, fruit, and beverages including coffee and tea. This complimentary service provides a convenient start to your day exploring Berlin's historic downtown or visiting nearby beaches.
Self Check-In
Modern self check-in system provides guests with unique access codes for front door and room entry. This 24/7 system allows flexible arrival times while maintaining security. Instructions and codes are delivered prior to arrival for seamless entry during quiet hours.
Historic Preservation
We maintain the property's historical integrity through careful preservation of original architectural elements and period furnishings. Our approach combines modern comforts with authentic restoration practices. Guests experience preserved features from the building's 1916-1937 medical practice era while enjoying updated amenities.
Outdoor Amenities
Our outdoor spaces include a relaxing back patio with fire pit, designated smoking areas, and a post-beach outdoor shower. The property offers convenient access to downtown Berlin's shops and restaurants within walking distance. These amenities enhance guest experiences during warm-weather visits.
Flexible Stays
We offer adaptable booking options including whole-house rentals for special circumstances. Standard reservations accommodate two guests per room with age restrictions for children. Minimum stay requirements apply during peak seasons to ensure optimal guest experiences while maintaining our historic property's capacity.
People
Jim Quick
Founder
Co-founder of Holland House Bed & Breakfast in 1986, Jim Quick preserved the historic 1916 medical residence while establishing its hospitality legacy. He operated the inn for 38 years alongside his wife Jan while maintaining external professional commitments.
Jan Quick
Co-Founder
Jan Quick co-founded Holland House Bed & Breakfast with her husband Jim in 1986. Together they transformed the historic medical residence into a welcoming inn, operating it for 38 years while raising their daughter Hattie and maintaining outside professional careers.
Hattie Burkey
Current Owner
Hattie Burkey, daughter of founders Jim and Jan Quick, assumed ownership of Holland House in 2024. She modernized operations with self-check-in systems while preserving the property's historic character. Hattie manages the inn with her husband Jacob while raising their two children.
Jacob Burkey
Co-Owner
Jacob Burkey joined his wife Hattie in operating Holland House Bed & Breakfast in 2024. The couple updated the property with modern amenities while maintaining its historical integrity. Jacob balances innkeeping with external professional work and family responsibilities.
Questions
What historic significance does Holland House have?
Holland House was originally built in 1916 as a medical residence for Dr. Charles Albert Holland, who practiced medicine there until 1937. The building served as a maternity hospital during the Great Depression and has been meticulously preserved as a Bed & Breakfast since 1986.
What amenities are included with my stay?
All rooms include private baths, period furnishings, and air conditioning. Guests enjoy continental breakfast at 8:30 AM daily, 24/7 coffee service, outdoor patio with fire pit, and post-beach outdoor shower. High-speed internet is available throughout the property.
What are the check-in/check-out procedures?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible access via unique door codes provided before arrival. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Self check-in allows late arrivals while maintaining quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM.
What nearby attractions are accessible from the inn?
We're within walking distance of Berlin's restaurants, shops, and galleries. Ocean City beaches and Assateague Island State Park are eight miles away. The historic downtown area features multiple National Register of Historic Places listings.
What are the cancellation policies?
We require 72-hour cancellation notice. Cancellations within 72 hours incur full charges unless rooms rebook. A $25 fee applies to all cancellations and shortened stays. No refunds for late arrivals or early departures.
What makes Holland House unique among B&Bs?
Our property combines 1916 medical history with modern comforts, featuring five individually decorated rooms in a National Register-listed building. We maintain original architectural elements while offering self check-in technology and proximity to both historic downtown Berlin and Atlantic beaches.
