Location: Solomons Island, Southern, Maryland, USA (15 Min to Solomon Island & 45 Min Drive to DC) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-8)
Keywords: House
Beautiful sunrises and panoramic bay views make this three-bedroom/two-bath (sleeps eight) beach front house spectacular. It's located on Maryland's western shore, just 45 minutes from Washington, DC. The area is rich in colonial history, as well as in fossils from the Miocene era. Enjoy miles of sandy shoreline, a 450-foot private pier, and two-mile nature trail through deep woods, open recreational field, playground, and plenty of fabulous seafood restaurants.
This is a magical place. I'm not sure there are words to describe the charm of our warm and inviting home on the bay. The views from every room are simply breathtaking! You'll truly feel like you are on a ship overlooking a vast body of water. The view is constantly changing -- either due to weather, or by the large variety of boats and birds.
The house itself has 'yesteryear' charm combined with today's modern conveniences. It has a wrap-around porch that now includes the gourmet kitchen where your views are magnificent. The kitchen has solid cherry cabinets with granite counter tops and top of the line appliances. It is fun kitchen to work in because of the views.
Recently renovated, the home has two stunning stone fireplaces, and hardwood floors throughout, with the exception of the porch, which is tiled. The lower level is open with walls of glass surrounding two sides …. the views are breathtaking from every room. We have two separate family gathering areas on the lower level, one on the porch and the other by the stone fireplace with a 45” screen T.V. This floor plan allows for everyone to have their space yet not fell separated from the group. The upper level is conveniently designed as third sitting area with another T.V over the fireplace. The sofa serves as a queen size bed and the blow up mattress is extremely comfortable, not something typically found in a sofa bed. There is a trundle bed in this room that serves as two twin beds. You will love the desk in this room, perfect for your computer, if you can stop looking at the bay as it has a 6’ picture window.
The master bath is spectacular. It has an oversized floor to ceiling shower with two shower nozzles. There is a 6’ picture window in the shower so the view while showering is not something you would find even in the Ritz. The master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling and is a wall of glass. You wake up every morning to the sun rise over the bay and every morning the sky looks different. Although we have wooden blinds, I think you will want to keep them up because it is truly like looking at a living canvas and it will be a memory you won’t ever forget.
Enjoy an enclosed outdoor shower that has wonderful views of the bay. The front deck spans the entire length of the house. Imagine sipping wine or your morning coffee and watching the blue herons -- our local eagles -- and an assortment of other birds diving into the bay in search of their next feast. Or watching the large variety of boats traveling the bay for commerce or pleasure. Or waking up in the morning to the sun rising over the bay, with spectacular colors that would inspire anyone to paint. Or spending countless hours fishing or crabbing off the 450-foot pier. Or walking the 3,000 feet of beach is search for sea glass or fossils from the Miocene era including sharks teeth. This is truly the place where special memories are made.
We also have a back deck which is wonderful for morning coffee. The deck is surrounded by beautiful gardens offering an assortment of color for your enjoyment. There is a 20 year old Crape Myrtle that graces our walkway. It starts blooming in mid July thru August and sometimes into September. You will really enjoy the beauty of its deep blossoms as you sip your coffee. There is another tree that sits close to our deck, offering you lots of privacy, which is a favorite sanctuary for an assortment of birds. Expect to be serenade by various songs as birds chat with each other. Download a bird app and listen to the excitement of the birds around you.
We also have a large open field, perfect for a playing soccer with your children or a baseball game. Also enjoy our miles and miles of nature trails that spread throughout our back 80 acres which is adjacent to an even larger nature preserve. It is hard to leave the beach and its miles of open beach but the back land is also nature wonderment.
As all my guests have said… “This is a vacation you will never forget… it is magical!”
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Owner will provide linens if it is too difficult for the renter to bring them, such as flying or car too full. $100.00 extra fee
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Lots of parking behind our home
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : In the filed behind the boat ramp
- Wood Fireplace : Lots of firewood available along our walkway. We also have a firepit on the beach
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen Bed in each Bedroom. The Master Bedroom has a panoramic view of the Bay. The Vvew is Incredible- it is like looking out at a living canvas. The second queen is a very comfortable sofa bed which is located upstairs and is part of the third family room. The third queen is on the lower level and is a charming bright bedroom with lots of windows and is adjacent to the bathroom.
- Twin/Single Bed : The upstairs bedroom converts into a third family room. We have a Sleep Sofa that is extremely comfortable and a day bed that sleeps two twin beds. There is a large stone fireplace with a 32' high definition television over it. We also have a desk that overlooks the Bay - perfect for a Lap Top! The Ffoors are hardwood that were just refinished with freshly painted walls .
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Cable with all the available with most of the available channels. 45" Sony high definition on the first floor and 35" high definition on the upper level
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : There is a community over sized BBQ Grill on the beach as well
- Deck/Patio : The front deck has panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay. The view is breath taking. The back porch is perfect for tree and garden views - and the song birds are wonderful!
- View/Location
- Beachfront : We are right on the Chesapeake Bay. View of the Water from Every Room!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Free use only in the USA
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We have just installed a new stereo system that plays throughout the house as well as outdoor front speakers. 450' pier, fire pit, 2 mile nature trails thru deep woods, walk for miles on a sandy beach or in the nature preserve through deep woods behind our property, boat ramp, open field perfect for pick ball playing, The Calvert Museum in Solomon’s is a must. You will learn all about the fossils found along our shoreline, how boats were built in yesteryear and the history of Southern Maryland. There is a light house on site that is fascinating to see. You can take a boat ride from the Museum which will take you for a tour all around the area. You can also take a ride on an Oyster Boar and learn how they fish for oysters. The Museum also has lots of night life so be sure to look them up before you arrive and purchase tickets for the fun entertainment they always offer. Solomon’s Island is also filled with lots of old Victorian houses, great seafood restaurants and fun shops.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Dogs Are Allowed but Not Cats as too many people are allergic to cats. Dogs Must Be Kept on a Leash.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Please discuss with owner.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : One step entrance bay side. Please call owner for details
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- The magical bay house is located in a community that has lots of special amenities on site. We have a 450 foot pier which is perfect for crabbing and fishing. You can either use our crab pot or catch the crabs off the pilings. We provide a long metal net. The big stripers are back in the bay, so you have a good chance of catching a 30” fish. Blue fish, croakers, flounder, mackerel, and spot also abound…. Lots of great memories will be had at the end of the pier! You can walk for miles on the sandy shoreline. There are fossils from the Miocene era (15-20 millions ago) all along the shoreline. It is great fun to find the old scalloped shells and paint them with your children; they will become your treasures. You will also find sharks teeth and old pieces of sea glass. Don’t be surprised to find a wale or shark vertebrae, coral, and sand dollars from the Miocene era. There are several in the house that we found over the years.Just down the road, there is miniature golf and a
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak:June 28 -Sep 06 .....$450 per night........................ $2800/week
Off Season: Oct 1 -Dec 01 .. $325/night .. $650/wknd .. $1800/week ..
2 night minimum during Off Season. 1 week minimum during Peak Season.
Add 5% tax to all rentals.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Magical Chesapeake Bayfront Home
Year Purchased: 1981
Why the Owner Chose Solomons Island
Beautiful sunrises and panoramic bay views make this three-bedroom/two-bath (sleeps eight) beach house spectacular. It's located on Maryland's western shore, just 45 minutes from Washington, DC. The area is rich in colonial history, as well as in fossils from the Miocene era. Enjoy miles of sandy shoreline, a 450-foot private pier, two-mile nature trail through deep woods, open recreational field, playground, and plenty of fabulous seafood restaurants. This is a magical place. I'm not sure there are words to describe the charm of our warm and inviting home on the bay. The views from every room are simply breathtaking! You'll truly feel like you are on a ship overlooking a vast body of water. The view is constantly changing -- either due to weather, or by the large variety of boats and birds. The house itself has 'yesteryear' charm combined with today's modern conveniences. It has a wrap-around porch that now includes the kitchen where your views are simply magnificent.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The area is rich in colonial history. St. Mary's County is just a few miles away and it is the home of Maryland's first colonial settlement. Solomon’s Island is a charming Victorian Village that has an abundant number of fabulous sea food restaurants with great ambiance. It also is the home to the well known Chesapeake Bay museum. It has displays that teach you about the fossils that you will find on our beach as well as the names of all the shark teeth. It also features the many different ships that sailed the bay for the past three centuries. At night they offer a variety of music festivals. We are only 45 minutes from Washington D.C.
Owner's Map of Solomons Island
My husband and I purchased this property in 1980. We are in a community called Governors Run that is reach in history. Where our pier exists, it was formerly one of the oldest wharfs in Southern Maryland. At the turn of the century, it was a resort for Washingtonians. A group of us purchased the entire 15 home resort, each owning our individual homes. We have successfully turned into one of the more magical and beautiful spots on the Chesapeake. One day, I will write a book about this great adventure.
Property Photos
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- Our Magical Bayfront Home - Solomons Island Bay Front Vacation Home
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- Panaramic views of the bay as soon as you enter. - Solomons Island Bay Front Vacation Home
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- Our Living Room with Stone Fireplace...So cozy and the soffas are very confortab - Solomons Island Bay Front Vacation Home
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- Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances
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- Our Second Living Area on the First Floor off the Kitchen
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- Secon living arear off the kitchen and living room. You can see the fireplace
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- View from MBR windows... Imagine waking up every morning with the sun rising
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- Master Shower - has a 6 ' window overlooking the Bay - 2 Shower Heads
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- Upstairs family room that converts to a bedroom
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- Queen soffa bed in upstairs bedroom
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- Our 450 pier... so many fun memories will be made catching fish and crabs
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- Striper we caught off our pier
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- Evening skies at the bay.. Expansive private beach serving only 15 homes.
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- Our walkway directly from our home
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- You will have so much fun hunting for the fossils from the Miocene Era
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- Restaurant view at Solomons Island, just 10 mintues away
Traveler Reviews (7)
exceptional
Guest: warsavage
(Harrisburg,Pa)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/16/07
This house was exceptional. My family and i loved it. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a private beach atmosphere. My family and I give it four stars. I recommend it to everyone.
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Complete relaxation and beautiful surroundings
Guest: G.M.K
(Richmond, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/12/10
Review Submitted: 05/30/10
Wanted to thank Alicia and Greg for our wonderful vacation. The house was lovely and exceeded our expectations with its many amenities and beautiful furnishings. We departed relaxed and refreshed and full of delicious crab from Stony's. In the morning we found it difficult to leave the porch as there was always something exciting going on - eagles and hawks soaring over the cliffs, many cardinals and a host of other birds; there were people fishing on the docks, crabbers on the bay, people walking the beach - and most lovely of all the sound of the surf day and night. My husband was very pleased with his fishing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and look forward to our return next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Absolutely Lovely!
Guest: Miko
(DC Region)
Date of Stay: 05/30/08
Review Submitted: 06/11/08
We had a girl's getaway here for my 30th birthday, and the experience far exceeded our expectations. The house was beautiful and was just steps from a private beach, there are clear views of the bay from almost every corner of the house, and I fell asleep to a 180 degree view of the bay and the sounds of the surf in the master bedroom. It's minutes from Solomon's Island and has something for everyone. The owners are extremely helpful and courteous. I'd highly recommend it and will come back again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities.
Beautiful spot
Guest: Coral Eagle
(Southeast US)
Date of Stay: 05/23/08
Review Submitted: 06/03/08
This was a beautiful spot to spend the weekend, we left wishing we could have stayed longer. Very relaxing and the view from the deck is wonderful. Fantastic features inside the home also, sound system is great.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Sheri_HAC5186
(Westmont, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/01/03
Review Submitted: 08/05/03
What a beautiful home and location! The house is even nicer than the photos portray - great space and layout and the beach was beautiful! A real relaxing and peaceful time!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/03
Review Submitted: 07/30/03
My friends & I spent a girl's weekend at the house in May. The house was absolutely fabulous and the view was breathtaking. This was our 10th year for the girl's weekend and this was the best place we ever stayed. We fished, crabbed and just hung out. We would definitely rent this house again if we decided to return to the bay.
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Guest: Owner
(The Chesapeake bay, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 04/03/03
Review Submitted: 04/03/03
Welcome to our magical home on the bay. We love our home and know that you will as well. We have rented our home for years and just love sharing it with others. We think it is such a special, magical place, that everyone should have an opportunity to stay there. We are so lucky to have such a great house with magnificent views that calls to ones soul. Enjoy and please treat it with lots of love. Thanks
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