Charming Annapolis WaterVIEW Home
4.9
Outstanding(49 Reviews)House in Anne Arundel County, MD
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Charming Annapolis home, just 150 feet from the water, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the expansive waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Though not with direct riparian waterfront access, there are great water views from most rooms. Features 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. In total, the home has 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, a pull out daybed that can sleep 2, a cot, an air mattress, & 4 full baths. You will find new LG and KitchenAid appliances and comfortable leather sofas that can sleep up to 4 extra people (16 total is possible), a vision grills Kamado ceramic grill (think big green egg), three covered balconies, access to community amenities including community fishing pier/beach/picnic areas. Close to beautiful Thomas Point and Quiet Waters parks. Note that this is a water view home but it does not have direct waterfront access, which is best accessed at the community beach, a 5 min walk.
The space:
The front door is under a pretty front porch, accented with a standing seam metal roof. The main level features an open concept kitchen/living/dining room with Asian mahogany floors inlaid with porcelain tiles, beautiful light fixtures & a wall of bay facing windows. This level also has a bedroom & full bath with urinal & tub.
The top level has a beautiful master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling & exposed beam, skylights, hardwood floors, a wall of windows w/ bay views, and a private covered balcony.
The en suite bathroom has a radiant heated ceramic tile floor, double-size shower with multiple shower-heads, claw-footed soaking tub, and trough-style double sink. There is also a vessel-style sink on the "personal care" counter.
The third bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and en suite full bath (shower, reclaimed wood double sink).
The kitchen has many details not to miss: Marinace granite countertops, cherry cabinets w/ Swarovski crystal pulls, a hammered copper sink, a glass vessel sink on the prep counter, Kitchen-aid induction cooktop (water boils in seconds) & downdraft ventilation, an LG studio fridge (craft ice), a new KitchenAid dishwasher and double oven, and a walk-in pantry. The island is made from reclaimed wood; in fact, many elements in the home are eco-friendly downspouts empty into garden beds, low flow toilets, & tankless heater.
Epic water filter in kitchen. New (2024) energy efficient German built Stiebel tankless water heater.
Hot tub cover lifter:
https://covervalet.com/cover-lifters/cover-rock-it/
The great room opens to a wonderful, covered balcony porch with Chesapeake Bay views. This area features a ceramic Kamado grill from Vision Grills.
The ceramic grill utilizes lump coal (please do not use lighter fluid) & a handheld electric starter. Grill tutorial videos:
https://youtu.be/3whg_RKTdkg?t=86
https://youtu.be/iOINcsmqXG8?t=23
https://youtu.be/wSjrVkCelkc?t=7
Propane grill:
https://www.blazegrills.com/product/coming-soon-blaze-marine-grade-316l-4-burner-lte
The ground level has a glass-door entrance at the front and a 2nd door leading to the waterside. There's a cozy 4th bedroom & full bath (shower).
The driveway can hold up to 8 vehicles. Street parking is not allowed.
Chestnut Avenue ends at the Chesapeake Bay. From there, you can view the Bay Bridge & the Thomas Point lighthouse.
Waterfront access is through the nearby community beach (see map in the VRBO listing photos).
There is additional water access (swimming, fishing, and walking) via Chesapeake walk
Neighborhood amenities:
AOTB has a small community beach and a "Dinghy Dock" aka "The Linden Avenue Crabbing Pier". The Linden Avenue Recreational Pier may be used only for crabbing, fishing, sunning, swimming and other similar activities.
Pets:
Pets are welcome (pet fee applies) as long as they are a small breed and will not damage the furniture. Please, no pets on furniture or in the bedrooms. Shed fur & urine must be cleaned up prior to checkout.
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Neighborhood rules & regulations -adapted from Sept 2019 AOTB neighborhood newsletter
1. Guests have access to & use of community property and recreational areas including the beach, boat ramp, Newport Avenue pier, playground, & our private roads, whether paved or not.
2. Use of any community or recreational area in a manner which disturbs neighboring residents is not appropriate or acceptable behavior. Exhibit sensitivity & respect for your neighbor and the community.
3. Beach: Use of the beach area is permitted between dawn & dusk. No trash is to be left behind. No dogs are allowed on the beach. The beach area has no parking. Grilling is permitted only on Association grills installed for that purpose.
4. Redwood ave Boat Ramp/Pier: Boat launching is permitted between dawn & dusk. No children are allowed without adult supervision. There is no parking, including for boat trailers, at the launching ramp.
5. Streets / Parking: No parking is allowed on any paved or unimproved street that accesses residential property or is designated as an Anne Arundel County fire truck drafting site. All streets provide access for emergency response vehicles & are considered fire lanes.
6. Dogs: As in anywhere in Anne Arundel County, dogs must be leashed at all times. Guests are asked to clean up after their dogs. Dog waste stations are provided at a variety of convenient locations throughout our neighborhood, so please safeguard our Chesapeake Bay’s health by using them.
Amenities for Boaters & Paddlers (adapted from the May 2019 AOTB newsletter article written by Aris T. Allen, Chair of the Pier, Ramp, and Rack Committee)
The Community Pier, located at Magnolia & Newport Avenues, is 390 foot long and is available for your enjoyment...fishing, crabbing etc.
The Redwood Avenue boat Ramp is available for trailerable boat launching. Boat launching at the Newport Community Pier Beach is not permitted. The Redwood Avenue Ramp is secured by a locked gate & keys are available to guests by advanced request prior to arrival.
*Notice regarding guest access to "Chesapeake walk" & the street ends located between Narragansett Avenue & the Chesapeake Bay:
*Guests have the right to use these street ends , “during daylight hours for normal pedestrian activities, including walking, jogging, viewing the Chesapeake Bay, watching boat activities, watching Blue Angels performances, nationally publicized celestial and NASA (or organizations similar to NASA, e.g., Space X) events (during which time use of the Roads shall be permitted past daylight hours as may reasonably be necessary to view such events) & viewing fireworks (during which time use of the roads are permitted past daylight hours as may be reasonably necessary to view fireworks).
Except in the event of an emergency, nonmotorized vehicles that cause damage to the grass & motorized vehicles are not permitted on the street ends.
Fishing by guests is not permitted at the street ends.
*Adapted from the March 2019 AOTB newsletter article entitled "OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE LITIGATION"
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https://www.visitannapolis.org
https://www.arundelonthebay.org/historyproject.html
http://www.marylandhealthybeaches.org
https://www.arundelonthebay.org/dogwastestations.html
https://vimeo.com/388613898
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Arial video of our neighborhood:
https://youtu.be/-o9JmHM7omE
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The Thomas point lighthouse (videos linked below):
https://uslhs.org/about/thomas-point-shoal-lighthouse/tours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghmRlnhL_dA
https://youtu.be/s4lEt78RXc8
https://youtu.be/ghmRlnhL_dA
Tours available:
https://uslhs.org/about/thomas-point-shoal-lighthouse/tours
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Annapolis maritime museum:
https://amaritime.org/museum/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghmRlnhL_dA
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Swimming safety:
https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2016/06/swimming-risk-in-the-chesapeake-bay/
http://www.marylandhealthybeaches.com/current_conditions.php
https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/MHB/Pages/Maryland-Healthy-Beaches-Home.aspx
https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/MHB/Pages/Vibrio.aspx
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Sandy point state park beach:
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx
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Anne Arundel county public beach access:
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Cartop kayak / SUP launch sites:
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Anne Arundel County public boat ramp:
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/
Quiet waters park (and dog beach):
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/quiet-waters/
Quiet waters park kayak rentals:
https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/boat-rental
The nearby historic highland beach neighborhood:
http://presmd.org/highlandbeach
Recommended establishments:
The dutch PA farmer's market:
https://PAdutchFarmMarket.com
Places to eat and drink:
Bakers & Co.
https://goo.gl/maps/DKFAuwep4bAtcwxu5
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
https://goo.gl/maps/JfoWTGUFiQydPedSA
Wine Cellars of Annapolis Inc
https://goo.gl/maps/jnN1yJU27MtbRjRz8
Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits
https://goo.gl/maps/fWmA9pem6xU2kuQx6
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/EMjVngvNheUTv6FY8
Red Red Wine Bar
https://goo.gl/maps/TkHk6Hmx5PyhVQnu5
Paul's Homewood Café
https://goo.gl/maps/nhzqmNE617uC9WPV7
Cafe Normandie
https://goo.gl/maps/RReDGEoJnbfXu1Fb9
ChopTank
https://thechoptankrestaurant.com/annapolis/
Annapolis Smokehouse
https://goo.gl/maps/popwgU5jdywvVnQM9
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Anne Arundel County, MD
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(49 Reviews)4.9
Beautiful home! Close to Annapolis. Comfortable, large home. Many stairs, so better for family w kids over 5 years. Owner very responsive. Relaxing balconies with swings. Quiet neighborhood!
4.9
This was my Mom's first vacation since the covid pandemic and this location really made it special! She was a kid again in the swings and I found her out there each morning. The location is great, the house is HUGE, and it was full of amazing amenities. Would definitely stay again.
4.9
Beautiful house and views. Amenities and grounds were great. Loved the playground and beach. Peace and quiet at its finest in nature.
4.9
We really enjoyed our stay. The view and location are wonderful, the beds are comfortable with lovely crisp linens. The bedroom to bathroom ratio is perfect.
The house could use some fresh paint and the hot water was iffy. Sometimes we had it, sometimes we didn’t.
4.9
We were friends gathering for a visit to relax and catch up and the house was perfect for that! It was very comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood, but close to enjoy going to local restaurants and shopping. We loved the large windows that looked out over the Bay! The decor was unique interesting touches.
4.9
Great place for a small group to eat, sleep, play and work. The house was spotless and the kitchen is well equipped and supplied. The home is large and well arranged so that we could comfortably spread out to get work done, but easily congregate in the large kitchen/dining/living area. The views are amazing. The owners were very responsive when needed.
4.9
Fantastic Family Getaway! This rental exceeded our expectations with its spacious and comfortable layout, breathtaking views, and ideal location. Easy access to Annapolis and USNA made it a perfect choice for our family weekend getaway. Great communication with the hosts. Highly recommend!
4.9
We were looking for a central location to spend a long weekend with family for Christmas. The hosts were quick to respond during our booking process and with any questions I had. The home was lovely, warm and inviting! Bathroom for each bedroom, perfect! Large open concept, eating, gathering space! More than enough room for everyone to sit, we had 8 adults and two toddlers! Hot tub and outdoor seating was a bonus, especially with a warm December. The sunrise views each morning while having coffee were priceless. Decorated with unique taste, definitely not your cookie cutter home. It felt like we stepped into a family home that was well loved. Kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, glassware, small appliances and spices/incidentals. Alexa provided holiday music at the ready. FIVE STARS!!! Thank you thank you for making our holiday special!
4.9
Beautiful well kept property. Kitchen and bathrooms clean, upgrades were amazing, will definitely stay at this property again, our family loved it💕 host was great communicator, so happy with our stay.
4.9
Overall me and my group had a great stay at this property! The place came well equipped and clean. The decor and style of this house is amazing and we enjoyed all the quirks. My only issue was with the huge piles of garbage outside in the driveway when we first arrived, but from what I understand we were in between trash days so it could have been that there was another big party that stayed there before us and just left it out. Other than that, the house was tidy and we all enjoyed our stay!
4.9
Great space for a group of 5-8 adults, more if guests don’t mind couches. Modern conveniences, well appointed and comfortable in a nice quiet neighborhood. We loved it!
4.9
The view was amazing and just what my family needed for our trip to Annapolis Maryland.
Steve and his wife were great hosts- easily accessible- quick responses and willing to go above and beyond to help make us comfortable.
I hope to go back soon!
4.9
The outdoors could use some tlc, there was a lot of fall leaves that were not cleaned up on the upper balcony and in the car port and overgrowth in the lot next door caused a lot of mosquitos and bugs. The wildlife was amazing. The home was lovely.
4.9
The accommodations worked out well for 4 couples (two with toddlers). It's a very nice location, walkable to a small beach, close enough to Giant and < 20 minutes from Annapolis.
4.9
clean property in a nice neighborhood. Furnishing, beds, kitchen all in good shape.
4.9
We had a wonderful stay for Commissioning week in Annapolis- the location could not be beat and the outdoor dining and grill area was perfect for our family dinners!
The master bedroom and bathroom was absolutely stunning and the sunrise views were gorgeous!
4.9
This rental was a good place for our 5 family members. Lots of bedrooms and a great kitchen and view. Owners were great at answering any questions we had and even helped with offering sightseeing info. A few minor things could be fixed in the house to make it even better. Stairway lighting to downstairs room wasn’t working so made it difficult at night. A solar light over the house number would be helpful for guests arriving in the dark. The egg shaped swings on the covered decks were a big hit with everyone. Nice to swing, relax and look out at the bay. A few kitchen necessities (measuring cups/spoons) would be helpful too. Overall a very nice place for large groups who need separate bedrooms.
4.9
Well appointed, clean, pretty area near the water. Owners very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
4.9
This property is lovely, nestled in the Oyster Harbor neighborhood of Arundel on the Bay. Beautiful floors along with ample space for families and most every amenity. The casual outdoor setting lent itself to to various activities. I especially loved the second floor balcony with swinging basket chair, it served very well as the perfect place to commune with nature while enjoying the views.
4.9
Amazing view; spectacular neighborhood
We fully enjoyed our stay. It was a joy to wake up to the water view each day. The quietness of the neighborhood and the friendly neighbors made us feel at home. The place easily accommodated our family, giving us each our own space .
4.9
Great property right on the water huge house and a bathroom for every guest. Beds are comfortable. Nice kitchen and great views
4.9
Top notch
Great property right on the water huge house and a bathroom for every guest. Beds are comfortable. Nice kitchen and great views
4.9
Enjoyed our stay!
Really enjoyed our stay! Lovely house and great view of the water. I do wish that the master bedroom had blackout curtains to keep me from waking up early from the East facing window, but the room and view was worth the lost sleep! My kids enjoyed hanging out downstairs watching TV and playing in the common area. We all loved the hot tub! Would recommend.
4.9
The house is fun, the neighborhood is great, the location is wonderful, the hot tub is terrific - our family had a delightful Thanksgiving week here. We’d love to return!
4.9
Loved it!
The house is fun, the neighborhood is great, the location is wonderful, the hot tub is terrific - our family had a delightful Thanksgiving week here. We’d love to return!
4.9
This unique property is like an amazing treehouse with gorgeous water views! Being there in fall with the changing colors meant we had a special view from every windows! Cozy, relaxing home and great host!
4.9
Wonderful getaway
This unique property is like an amazing treehouse with gorgeous water views! Being there in fall with the changing colors meant we had a special view from every windows! Cozy, relaxing home and great host!
4.9
Fun Stay
This was a fun vacation!
4.9
This home, its amenities, and the neighborhood were very conducive to our family having a relaxing vacation.....
The Owners were very responsive to any questions that we had, and supplied us with a written manual that made the checkin , check out and conditions during our stay very clear...!!!
Five stars to the owners.....!!!!
4.9
Wonderful property: well outfitted in a neighborhood on a small peninsula surrounded by water. Highly recommended!
4.9
Great place for a family getaway.....
This home, its amenities, and the neighborhood were very conducive to our family having a relaxing vacation.....
The Owners were very responsive to any questions that we had, and supplied us with a written manual that made the checkin , check out and conditions during our stay very clear...!!!
Five stars to the owners.....!!!!
4.9
Gem House/Location
Wonderful property: well outfitted in a neighborhood on a small peninsula surrounded by water. Highly recommended!
4.9
This is our second stay at this property and we can’t imagine staying anywhere else. The house is very clean and most comfortable. We were blessed with excellent weather for most of our time here. The waterviews from the porches and living room made the trip. The neighborhood is quiet but neighbors are quite friendly. The location is just minutes by car from lots of good restaurants.
4.9
The robin, the family of deers, hiding in a sea of green trees at the edge of shimmering waters was my morning show while sipping coffee on the porch! A beautiful house, spotless, decorated with imagination and taste, is ideally located such that you can do a lot of activities or relax and watch the shimmering waters!
I found the booklet with details about everything you wanted to know about the house and the neighborhood very helpful. We enjoyed our stay, and we are looking forward to our next visit!
4.9
Lovely stay
This is our second stay at this property and we can’t imagine staying anywhere else. The house is very clean and most comfortable. We were blessed with excellent weather for most of our time here. The waterviews from the porches and living room made the trip. The neighborhood is quiet but neighbors are quite friendly. The location is just minutes by car from lots of good restaurants.
4.9
Shimmering waters
The robin, the family of deers, hiding in a sea of green trees at the edge of shimmering waters was my morning show while sipping coffee on the porch! A beautiful house, spotless, decorated with imagination and taste, is ideally located such that you can do a lot of activities or relax and watch the shimmering waters!
I found the booklet with details about everything you wanted to know about the house and the neighborhood very helpful. We enjoyed our stay, and we are looking forward to our next visit!
4.9
It was still chilly so our group spent most of our time in the living room. The views are so great that you feel like your outside. It was a super comfortable place for 8 adults to hangout. I’d love to have couches like those in my own home. Pictures online are very accurate. The master is amazing. The kitchen is fully equipped. There were even seasonings/spices.
Downsides
-The water doesn’t get very hot (which is possibly a safety thing), but while the master bath tub is lovely for soaking I got cold pretty fast.
-The FIOS coming into the house was very fast, but there was something wrong with the router - several people had to telework. The owners/managers were very responsive, but someone in our group happened to have access to a router. Once we hooked up our own router, it was great. (They said they were going to fix the house’s router).
-We wished we had brought our own towels. There were exactly enough towels in the bathrooms for the 8 of us. So no separate towel for drying your hair. Also there were not enough “pool” towels for each of us for the hot tub.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and I would rent this again.
4.9
Our three generation family had the perfect stay at this uniquely beautiful house. The house itself is well laid out with ample space for our large family. The furnishings and decor are interesting and give you pause in their novelty. Everything for a hassle free vacation was available. And of course the living room balcony/deck was our gathering spot- the great table, the water view, the songbirds were perfect!
4.9
Awesomeness
Our three generation family had the perfect stay at this uniquely beautiful house. The house itself is well laid out with ample space for our large family. The furnishings and decor are interesting and give you pause in their novelty. Everything for a hassle free vacation was available. And of course the living room balcony/deck was our gathering spot- the great table, the water view, the songbirds were perfect!
4.9
The views from the living room, decks and master are fantastic.
It was still chilly so our group spent most of our time in the living room. The views are so great that you feel like your outside. It was a super comfortable place for 8 adults to hangout. I’d love to have couches like those in my own home. Pictures online are very accurate. The master is amazing. The kitchen is fully equipped. There were even seasonings/spices.
Downsides
-The water doesn’t get very hot (which is possibly a safety thing), but while the master bath tub is lovely for soaking I got cold pretty fast.
-The FIOS coming into the house was very fast, but there was something wrong with the router - several people had to telework. The owners/managers were very responsive, but someone in our group happened to have access to a router. Once we hooked up our own router, it was great. (They said they were going to fix the house’s router).
-We wished we had brought our own towels. There were exactly enough towels in the bathrooms for the 8 of us. So no separate towel for drying your hair. Also there were not enough “pool” towels for each of us for the hot tub.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and I would rent this again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Anne Arundel County?
The average price for a rental in Anne Arundel County is R 4,710 per night. This rental is R 5,539 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Annapolis WaterVIEW Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Annapolis WaterVIEW Home pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Charming Annapolis WaterVIEW Home?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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