Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA
5.0
Outstanding(201 Reviews)Cottage in Anne Arundel County, MD
11 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
The Beachwood Cottage is located near Mayo, Maryland, on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The property sits on Ramsey Lake and is close to the mouth of the South River allowing for easy boat access to the River and the Chesapeake Bay. The 1940’s Beachwood Cottage sits on 1.5 acres and was once the guest house on a private 6 acre point. The owners of the point have recently reacquired the cottage property and are pleased to offer families and guests the opportunity to enjoy the solitude of this quaint setting. The property abounds in wildlife with regular sightings of deer, fox, osprey and even the occasional bald eagle.
The recently renovated cottage is approximately 1850 square feet of fully furnished living space with three bedrooms, two full baths, family room, dining room and kitchen. The cottage can accommodate a maximum occupancy of eleven (11) people. The upstairs includes two bedrooms and one full bath with a tub. One bedroom, called The Bunk room has one queen, one full and a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress. This room can sleep up to seven. The other upstairs bedroom, known as the Buoy Room, is furnished with a full-size bed. The downstairs bedroom, known as the Crab Room, is furnished with a queen bed.
There is a massive 800 square foot deck with a built-in bar and grill that offers an excellent place for sunning during the day and socializing in the evening. There is a flat screen TV in the living room with cable and a DVD player. The house also has the internet available via Wi-Fi.
Originally a guest cottage, it does sit behind the main house and requires a short walk on its own private access to its own private dock. The dock overlooks a couple of marinas on the quiet protected waters off of the South River. It is equipped with a boat lift and jet ski lift which is available to the avid boater, if they so choose. Because the property is so close to the South River, it is a short boat ride to Thomas Point Light House, downtown Annapolis, and a variety of boat up restaurants. The house comes with two kayaks which is an excellent way to explore the back waters. The dock is a wonderful spot to fish, crab and even swim. The evening sunsets enjoyed from either the large house deck or on the boat dock are magical.
Beachwood Cottage is ideally located for families interested in exploring many of the historical sites in the area. Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis and the Naval Academy are all within a 30 to 60 minute drive under normal conditions. Airport access is also as convenient with BWI and Raegan International airports within the same driving distance.
The recently renovated cottage is approximately 1850 square feet of fully furnished living space with three bedrooms, two full baths, family room, dining room and kitchen. The cottage can accommodate a maximum occupancy of eleven (11) people. The upstairs includes two bedrooms and one full bath with a tub. One bedroom, called The Bunk room has one queen, one full and a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress. This room can sleep up to seven. The other upstairs bedroom, known as the Buoy Room, is furnished with a full-size bed. The downstairs bedroom, known as the Crab Room, is furnished with a queen bed.
There is a massive 800 square foot deck with a built-in bar and grill that offers an excellent place for sunning during the day and socializing in the evening. There is a flat screen TV in the living room with cable and a DVD player. The house also has the internet available via Wi-Fi.
Originally a guest cottage, it does sit behind the main house and requires a short walk on its own private access to its own private dock. The dock overlooks a couple of marinas on the quiet protected waters off of the South River. It is equipped with a boat lift and jet ski lift which is available to the avid boater, if they so choose. Because the property is so close to the South River, it is a short boat ride to Thomas Point Light House, downtown Annapolis, and a variety of boat up restaurants. The house comes with two kayaks which is an excellent way to explore the back waters. The dock is a wonderful spot to fish, crab and even swim. The evening sunsets enjoyed from either the large house deck or on the boat dock are magical.
Beachwood Cottage is ideally located for families interested in exploring many of the historical sites in the area. Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis and the Naval Academy are all within a 30 to 60 minute drive under normal conditions. Airport access is also as convenient with BWI and Raegan International airports within the same driving distance.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Anne Arundel County, MD
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(201 Reviews)5.0
Everything you need for a family vacation to enjoy tranquility and fun. Kayaking and crabbing are highlights of the trip. Kids had a great time.
5.0
The cottage is adorable. It was a perfect spot for our girls weekend. Having the dock and kayaks was great. The house was well stocked. The owner was helpful when we had trouble figuring out the TV.
5.0
my mother and her friends had a lovely stay.
5.0
Enjoying vacation
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the cottage! It was nice to be close to the water and have a comfortable place to stay. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and the deck was great for watching the sunset. We enjoyed sitting by the dock and going kayaking. Thank you to the hosts for such a relaxing weekend!
5.0
Beautiful grounds in a peaceful, isolated neighborhood. Absolutely as described in the listing. Hosts were helpful and responsive and absolutely everything we needed to enjoy the weekend was there.
5.0
We loved our stay at the cottage. The weather was absolutely beautiful which meant every waking hour was spent outside on the deck of the cottage or at any one of several nature parks nearby. The serenity was just what we needed: mornings spent gazing at the water; evenings spent watching beautiful sunsets from the deck and/or pier, staying up well into the nighttime by the fire pit. The deer visited the yard multiple times daily adding to the serenity of the property. The only thing lacking was the availability of washcloths and facial tissues in the bathrooms and dishcloths in the kitchen. With shopping close by, we were able to resolve that little glitch ourselves. Since our daughter comes yearly to a camp in the area, we look forward to coming back next year and the year after that and the year after that. And will look forward to seeing Liz and Tom again.
5.0
Several family members and I went on a fishing trip out of Edgewater. We stayed in this wonderful cottage on the water. The house was immaculate and everything we needed aside from food was provided. The check in and check out were very simple and the host gave us contact information in case we needed anything. The location and overall property could not have been any better. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The cottage is fully stocked, clean, and cozy. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching all the wildlife.
5.0
The property was charming and spacious.
It was decorated so nicely, lots of attention to detail but not fussy. Perfect house to just relax.
The outdoor deck is huge and perfect spot for dinner and hanging out in the warmer months.
The view was lovely. It was a great stay all around, wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
Hosts were great! Beautiful property, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed our stay
5.0
Was a great place to stay for my wife and I to meet up with family in the area. Well situated with a large outside deck where we enjoyed hanging out around the fire pit. Lots of bird calls and a view out to the water. Short walk to the dock.
5.0
This property was a great place for our family. Plenty of space for us and my grandson loved the bunkbeds. We would like to return when it’s warmer to enjoy the dock and outside area.
5.0
We spent a long weekend with family and had the best time! The house is very nice, well stocked, clean and has a great deck and view! Check in was super easy and the owners were very responsive and helpful. The area is nice and just under a 30 minute drive to USNA. Would love to come back and highly recommend.
5.0
We spent the weekend with our son, who goes to the Academy, which is just a short trip away but far enough where you are out of the hubbub of Annapolis. Lots to explore, excellent hiking areas and restaurants, and just a beautiful, peaceful setting. The hosts were helpful and friendly and helped to make our stay most pleasurable. We'll be back!
5.0
The property was a great home base for our family who traveled from RI for a family wedding. The property was clean, well stocked, and the owners provided detailed information about the area as well as checkin/checkout procedures. The dock and large deck with firepit were among my favorite spaces!
5.0
We had an amazing time, the VRBO enhanced our trip with its relaxing atmosphere and had everything we needed to be comfortable and peaceful.
Family nearby made this the ideal '2nd home' for our family and we'll be sure to use this home again!
5.0
Fantastic home. Clean , charming and comfortable. The cottage was well equipped and well stocked. The huge deck had an amazing water view with birds and wildlife galore. Nicely secluded but within minutes of everything you could need. Close to Annapolis and DC. Don’t not hesitate to book if you’re considering it. Enjoy
5.0
The updated cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. The deck was large and provided an amazing view of the lake, especially at sunset. With 4 grandchildren ages 10-12, we did wish for more space for them to hang out, especially at night. During the day, the really enjoyed the kayaks and fishing. The steps inside the cottage were a little intimidating for us older adults. Overall though, we really enjoyed our time there.
5.0
Great vacation! We lived in davidsonvill for 17 years and were able to find refuge in this cottage and reconnect with friends. The owner was extremely responsive felt like we had privacy although we knew they were right there if we needed something.
5.0
We liked staying at this home. The linens were lovely
5.0
I cannot say enough about how amazing this property is! Everything was perfect, from the kayaking to sitting by the water to the firepit on the deck. It was surreal to see deer and rabbits grazing in the yard each day. We will always remember our stay here as a pleasant dream, and we can't wait to come back!
5.0
Beautiful property with ample wildlife, clean, quiet and relaxing. The house itself is set tucked away, yet close to town for your last minute grabs. 6 of us had plenty of room and space. Sitting by the dock at sunset was the perfect spot. Just moments from the beach. Communication with the owners was easy and their responses timely. We had an amazing time and hope to be able to return!
5.0
We loved our time in this beautiful home. It was perfect for a large family to hang out, cook, play games, explore DC and relax! Highly recommend staying here. Tom was very responsive and welcoming.
5.0
This property is AMAZING! Even better than the listing. Tom and Liz were attentive and answered all of our questions, and have everything you need at the house and on the grounds. Our kids are little (2 & 5) and there was ample space, things to do, and house is kid friendly. We got to watch the deer about 3-4 times a day, particularly around sunset. This is the perfect family vacation home. Thank you!
5.0
Rustic cottage with water view in the middle of nature. Well stocked with the necessities . In addition we had private dock and access to water toys. The hosts were great and answered all our questions. We had daily guests of deer, fox , beaver and rabbit. I would highly recommend.
5.0
We booked the cottage for a girls weekend, to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday! We had a great time, the house is so adorable and cozy. The deck is absolutely awesome to sit out on, the view is beautiful! Plenty of beds for everyone, large kitchen area, just a really nice place for a laid back trip!
5.0
The house is perfect for relaxing with the family. The deck is large and has space for all 11 of us to hang out and the yard was huge to let the kids play games. The short walk to the dock for the kayaks was peaceful and gave the kids hours of fun. We loved it and had kids from 4 up to 20 with us.
5.0
This is an excellent place to enjoy the bay, the porch, and everything around. The two kayaks are a plus! We are a family of four and enjoyed the spacious house; however, it accommodates much more people with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. We enjoyed the evenings on the porch around the fire pit and cooking on the large grill. Relatively close to Annapolis and not that far from DC (for people who are not from this area). Excellent place! We'll come back!
5.0
We absolutely loved staying at the Beachwood Cottage and having a relaxing weekend as a group of moms and caregivers. The cottage is adorable and cozy, and just absolutely magical with character and an amazing outdoor deck space overlooking the water. The house had everything we needed and the hosts made the process so easy. We would love to come back again! Thank you so much!
5.0
We absolutely loved staying at the Beachwood Cottage and having a relaxing weekend as a group of moms and caregivers. The cottage is adorable and cozy, and just absolutely magical with character and an amazing outdoor deck space overlooking the water. The house had everything we needed and the hosts made the process so easy. We would love to come back again! Thank you so much!
5.0
This was our second stay at the cottage, the first being back in August. As expected, the cottage did not disappoint and was everything that we expected and hoped for! A host family member welcomed us on our arrival with a warm greeting and bottle of wine. The pictures online do not do it justice; so much more beautiful, comfy and cozy in person. The deck and firepit are perfect for morning coffee and breakfast, lunch, dinner, sunsets, and star gazing; and of course daily visits from deer, squirrels, a variety of birds, and a fox. We celebrated Thanksgiving with family (6 adults) from both coasts and the cottage provided everything we needed, inside and outside. Location is approximately 20-30 minutes from downtown Annapolis and there are plenty of closer restaurants, grocery stores, etc within 5-10 minutes. The ability to spend time in DTA while having a secluded, peaceful, lake front cottage to enjoy was absolutely perfect for our family! We're definitely looking forward to our next visit!
5.0
My two sons and I enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and peaceful home. The deck and firepit were a hit for us. It was so nice to have a pantry with common spices and other items. Very quick responses when I had any questions during our stay. We would come back again.
5.0
Great location for what we wanted...quiet, comfortable, view of water, very attractive setting.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property. Was a great space for a girls weekend get away. The outdoor patio was great for relaxing and enjoying meals as well. Easy walk to the dock and nice views from the house. We would stay here again.
5.0
This is an adorable cottage with a great location. It has water views from the large deck. Lots of seating on the deck, from dining area to lounge area. Fire pit was new and nice. The trees were changing and reflecting in the water while we were there. It was beautiful. The cottage feels very private. There is a line of trees behind the cottage. This a large property with the owners home on the property. It feels private due to the orientation of the house.
I did not catch prior to booking that there are a lot of stairs… down to the cottage (uneven and not lit at night), the lower level bedroom is not actually on the main level, you will climb four steps of different heights to that bedroom. This is completely my error for not catching it, but figure someone else might miss this also. The other two bedrooms are upstairs. Most people would not be impacted, however we had our parents traveling with us. They struggled with the stairs during the night to go to the restroom. So, heads up.
Would book this darling cottage again and again….
It is well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. Owner was very quick to respond to our question.
Loved the long weekend stay. The Old Stein Inn had great food and atmosphere too!!
5.0
The cottage was the perfect space for our group to stay for a wedding. We enjoyed the large deck and views of the water. The fire pit was a crowd pleaser for late night drinks and catching up. The only downside was we didn't know about the water sulfur smell prior to coming so we were a bit shocked by that. The owners were lovely and made sure we were well taken care of.
5.0
Other than a couple dirty kitchen items and three days of rain (not the host's fault, obviously), this house was a cozy place for a girls' getaway. Saw deer and foxes. I'm sure we would have lived on the deck in nicer weather. It's lovely!
5.0
Perfect location for wedding family!! Fabulous deck.. relaxing.. great neighborhood.. and kayaks!! Wow!!
There are several steep steps that might be challenging for older people. 7 in one room was perfect for our family!! Great bunk beds!
We’re not used to the unique water taste, and we were glad we had bottled water.. but that’s just us.
Couldn’t have asked for a better location, home.. super clean and comfy.. neighborhood and family we rented from!! This is a MUST STAY!!
5.0
Looking at the water from the beautiful big deck, watching the deer and listening to the birds were our heights.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Anne Arundel County?
The average price for a rental in Anne Arundel County is $364 per night. This rental is $129 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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