With a name that nods to the naval service of its historical owner, Commodore William Conway Whittle, The Anchorage House is a place where you can come to shore. Originally built in 1840 the house is listed on the national register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Spring Witt opened The Anchorage House as a Bed and Breakfast and event center at the end of 2019. The building boasts five rooms for overnight guests, as well as space downstairs for events. After the pandemic, further renovations took place and the house now sleeps 14 with an added handicapped accessible bedroom and bathroom facility downstairs. Wedding parties and other unique groups are welcome at the house to include; baby showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, business events, private dinner parties, afternoon tea, retirement/birthday occasions and so much more. This venue offers a wide array of package services to fit the needs of the guests who stay with The Anchorage House.
The Anchorage House is also designed to attract travelers who are visiting Virginia’s Blue Ridge in the area. This includes hikers, bikers, boaters and those traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Each of the rooms are undergoing an artistic renovation where each space will be independently branded. The home will have the Commodore Room, Locomotive Room, Shenandoah Room, James River Room and Cherry Blossom Room.