The house is beautifully decorated and comfortable; even has a cute basket for doggie essentials. Have to find that muddy paw cup for our pup now. Mary and Chris were very responsive and helpful. Everything's there for a wonderful stay. We took the provided paddles and vests just down the street and enjoyed a trip out into the river with the double kayak. Even the downpour didn't diminish the fun of our paddle. The firepit was perfect for s'mores and my teens enjoyed the arcade street fighter game in the shed. It is a friendly neighborhood to take a walk with your dog too. We were only there for 2 nights but felt much longer. We enjoyed dinner outside at Pirate's Cove, watched movies at the house and played a board game. All this and only 1 hour from DC! Thank you for sharing your home with us! *Oh, and my husband who can never find spicy enough food says the Spicy Chicken sandwich at Royal Farms (Convenience/Gas Station coming into town) is spicy, so beware.

This was a great property for a young family to stay at, with quick access to the bay. Annapolis is very close by, with a lot of restaurants and other locations to visit. The neighborhood was very nice, with friendly neighbors on each side. Everything was very bright outside at night too, with a lot of street lights. (If you have little ones, consider bringing portable black out screens for some windows.) The house was clean and comfortable, with a backyard and game room that teens would likely love. The owners were great and very easy to get a hold of. They were quick to respond and help out. Highly recommended!

Lovely home, which we appreciate the host sharing with us. The location was excellent. We enjoyed eating in, cooking out, and kayaking. Also a day in Solomons and then in Annapolis. The neighbors are so friendly! House in excellent condition and host is responsive to texts as needed.

My husband and I, along with 2 friends, just returned from a delightful “mini” getaway In Shady Side, Maryland. This recently renovated house was expertly styled in seaside colors and nautical accents. The owners have put a lot of thought into making sure that the needs of their guests were met. The kitchen is well stocked with new china, pots and pans and glassware. There is a great toaster and a coffeepot (along with coffee in the freezer). Everyone found the beds quite comfortable with lots of pillows. All bathrooms were supplied with soaps, lotions and shampoo. There was even a hairdryer. As dog owners, this dog friendly home welcomed us with a dog bed, bowls and towels. We gratefully appreciated this touch! We really enjoyed exploring the cute community of Shady Side. Our group did plenty of exploring on foot and by car. Unfortunately, the weather was a little cool – so we did not use the kayaks provided. The owners left a list of restaurants in their notebook. We took advantage of several waterside dining spots. In sum, we had a great time at the house and getting to know that part of the world. It was hard to believe that we were only an hour from DC. We definitely look forward to returning to this house again in the near future!

We recently visited this home to celebrate my son's 3rd birthday. It was the perfect location for a quick mid-week escape from DC, only an hour from our home but it felt a world away. The house itself is very cute and decorated in a nautical theme. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. We brought our little dog and the owners have the house equipped with dog bowls, blankets, and a dog bed that my pup would not leave. I also want to add that as parents of a 2 and 4 year old who get into everything, the home was super child friendly without dangerous decorations or pointy tables etc. The house is located by the water and we could walk to a playground with a private beach that was perfect for my young kids. We were also surprised by how friendly everyone in this area was and enjoyed the seafood at nearby restaurants. Owner was very responsive to my questions and provided a guidebook with suggestions and house rules that made everything very simple! There are kayaks you can use if you wish which we will have to take advantage of on our next trip. We would definitely return!