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Perfect for Families! Waterfront, 1 Mile from Downtown St. M's. Mostly 1 Level.

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View from Spencer Creek

View from Spencer Creek View from the dock Queen Bedroom with full bath Master bedroom.  King with full bath. The Pink Room (double) The Blue Room (2 twins) Dining with water views Row boat.  Teenagers included upon request. One of 2 kayaks.  These kids unavailable. Gigantic screened in porch.  Performers not included. Spencer Creek Adirondack chairs = relaxation! An Osprey sighting! Casting net - note the excellent technique!

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Last updated: 05/30/2013
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  • Minimum stay:2 nights
  • Internet:No
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Enjoy lovely St Michaels, MD and its historic downtown ('The Town that Fooled the British.'). Streets are lined with charming shops and excellent restaurants.

This 5 bedroom, relaxed home sleeps 9. Adirondack chairs welcome you to enjoy beautiful waterfront views of Spencer Creek out into the Miles River. We are only 1 mile from downtown St Michaels - a short drive or bike ride (several bikes available for use) - 8 miles from Easton, and a short ferry boat ride to Oxford.

The house includes 5 bedrooms:
1 - king with Jacuzzi bath
2- queen with shower
3 - double (the pink room)
4 - 2 twins (the blue room)
5 - 1 twin (the purple room)
** (rooms 3, 4 & 5 share a bath with Jacuzzi)

The house layout is one large main room that leads out to the porch and yard. There are 2 steps up to one guest suite, and on the other side, 2 steps up to the rest of the house. The layout makes it ideal for folks who have difficulty with stairs.

Large screened in porch with an old Franklin wood stove, fire pit in backyard, hammock, crazee swing (you'll understand when you see it).

The house is filled with original art by noted artists.

The 100' shoreline give you plenty of space to watch osprey, heron and geese while you enjoy a beautiful sunrise from the dock. The boat launch includes a very small sandy area. Crab pots are available to catch fresh crabs from the dock. 2 kayaks (one double, one single) and an old metal rowboat with only a small leak (row fast!) are available for use. BBQ grill available too.

Fabulous public pool a mile away (next to the elementary school). Winery and microbrewery in town, or spend your day on a fishing charter...everything is available in town.

One note of caution - our MLW depth is not so great. Larger boats will get stuck!

Check out the Wine Festival, Waterfowl Festival, Fall into St. Michaels, Christmas in St Michaels, the Antique Boat Sale or any of the other fun activities!


Keywords: House, Waterfront, 5 bedrooms, Eastern Shore

Property Type

  • House
  • 1 story

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            a high chair and booster seat are in the garage, fold up crib in the closet in the purple room...moreless

          • Pets Considered:

            $50 pet fee additional CRUCIAL that you pick up after your dog....moreless

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            24...moreless

          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 9-10

          Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Dining Area Seats:

            8...moreless

          • Dishwasher
          • Kitchen
          • Toaster
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Microwave
          • Refrigerator
          • Stove
          • Child's Highchair
          • Dining
          • Coffee Maker
          • Dishes & Utensils
          • Oven

          Amenities

          • Parking:

            Large driveway, but please don't park in the street....moreless

          • Wood Fireplace:

            Original Ben Franklin fireplace on the back porch...moreless

          • Linens Provided:

            Sheets and towels provided...moreless

          • Garage
          • Air Conditioning
          • Heating
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Iron & Board
          • Towels Provided
          • Washing Machine

          Other Amenities

              • Bikes, crab pots, casting net, sand toys, life jackets, outdoor shower

              Entertainment

              • Video Library:

                Older stuff, but a RedBox is nearby!...moreless

              • DVD Player
              • Television
              • CD Player
              • Satellite / Cable
              • VCR

              Pool & Spa

              • Communal Pool:

                About a mile away. Great for little tykes. Showers available....moreless

              • Jetted Tub

              Outdoor Features

              • Deck / Patio:

                (2) Small deck off master bedroom, and huge porch off main house...moreless

              • Bicycles
              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

                  • Waterfront:

                    Spencer Creek into Miles River...moreless

                  Activities

                  • Water Skiing
                  • Hunting
                  • Fishing
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Antiquing
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Swimming
                  • Golf
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Sound/Bay Fishing
                  • Sailing
                  • Cycling
                  • Tennis
                  • Kayaking
                  • Restaurants
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Cinemas
                  • Playground
                  • Churches
                  • Library
                  • Marina
                  • Live Theater
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Shopping
                  • Boating
                  • Walking
                  • Museums
                  • Bird Watching
                  • Scenic Drives

                  Other Activities

                      • Please - no house parties! (mandated by the country for our rental license)...moreless
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Great location for a reunion with friends

                        Great location for a reunion with friends

                        • Guest AH
                        • Date of stay 06/02/13
                        • Review Submitted 06/05/13
                        What a terrific location for a reunion of college friends! The house had everything we needed. The screened porch was wonderful, especially since we had rain during much of our visit – we spent a lot of our time out there, close to the beauty and yet protected from the rain. The owners were eager to make sure everything was in order for us. I do not think our group could have found a place that suited our needs any better.

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                      • convenient

                        convenient

                        • Guest juju
                        • Date of stay 04/27/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/22/13
                        This property is very convenient to St. Michael's and all attractions on Eastern Shore. The home is comfortable, but modest in furnishings. As has been mentioned, the kitchen rug is very dirty and unattractive. We had difficulty finding enough towels. Renters should bring their own paper supplies from the start, including toilet paper. The living area is not comfortable, but the screen porch is a plus. There are steps up to all the bedrooms from the living area. Must be able to climb two or three fairly steep steps. Overall a good experience, but do not expect luxury. The view of the back of the house is much more appealing than the front. This house is in a neighborhood with neighbors close by, but this was not a problem.

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                        Owner response: You were right about the carpet - we got rid of it! Thanks for letting us know. I'll post some photos of the steps so that everyone decide if they are manageable... Also, we have loads of extra towels in the hall closets. I'm sorry you didn't find them!

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                      • Summer Fun

                        Summer Fun

                        • Guest Carol
                        • Date of stay 07/28/12
                        • Review Submitted 03/20/13
                        We stayed last year and are looking forward to a return. The house was great for 5 adults and 3 younger ones. It was well equipped with kayaks, bikes and crab pots. We loved eating outside on the back porch. We especially liked the location--close enough to walk or bike to town, but quiet in its own little cove. Ellen was great to deal with anything that came up, and we appreciate the laid-back charm of the house.

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                      • class of 60 turns 70

                        class of 60 turns 70

                        • Guest Kay &John
                        • Date of stay 10/15/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/27/12
                        House was very close to town. Pictures showed property well. We listed 4 couples with possible 5th single. 4 bedrooms suitable for adults, dbl bed really small for 2 adults. We had 8 adults so one couple had to split up and we used the 5th bdrm. Plenty of dishes N glassware. Kitchen rug pretty bad. Screened porch great, beautiful backyard. We ate lunches out crab claw N Ava's great. Foxy's (on the water) great views OK food. Town Dock dinner great. Thanks Ellen for recommending dinner there. Nice ferry trip. Good golf. We all enjoyed our visit.

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                      • Wonderful Visit

                        Wonderful Visit

                        • Guest Patrice
                        • Date of stay 10/12/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/23/12
                        We were in St. Michaels, MD for a wedding and found this home on VRBO. We couldn't have asked for a better stay anywhere! Clean, convenient, and all amenities were provided. We even had time and took advantage of the extras such as pack-n-play, toys for children, kayaking, biking, and relaxing! And at the end of the day, thoroughly enjoyed the jacuzzi. Thank you again to our wonderful hosts; they opened their home to us and we all felt very welcome!

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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                      • Perfect screened porch with great views

                        Perfect screened porch with great views

                        • Guest OKinSC
                        • Date of stay 10/05/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/10/12
                        We spent most of our time during the day on the porch and on the dock. The kayaks were nice, too. The house was comfortable for our group of 6 girls. We went downtown for one lunch and one dinner, but ate other meals at the house. Downtown was packed during the day on Saturday! The kitchen wasn't as well-stocked as most rental houses I've stayed in, but it was OK for a weekend. (we couldn't find larger serving dishes/casserole dishes) I would stay here again- especially with kids.

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                      • Great for families

                        Great for families

                        • Guest Meg
                        • Date of stay 07/06/12
                        • Review Submitted 07/12/12
                        Great house, lovely property, perfect for a family getaway with small children!

                        Recommended for: Families with young children.

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                      • Large Family

                        Large Family

                        • Guest Amanda
                        • Date of stay 06/23/12
                        • Review Submitted 07/02/12
                        Wonderful vacation for a family with kids and dogs. The water just off the dock was calm and not too deep. Our kids (8 and 11) were able to kayak right there safely. They had such a great time. The house was nice and big, plenty of room! It's a very short drive to town, where we ate wonderful food and shopped! We are definitely going to return.

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                      • Love St. Michaels (and this house)

                        Love St. Michaels (and this house)

                        • Guest erin
                        • Date of stay 05/18/12
                        • Review Submitted 05/21/12
                        We loved everything about our trip to St. Michaels. The house was perfect and we'd go back in a second. It had everything we needed (even for the baby) and had lots of fun extras. The town was lovely too! Thanks again!

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                      • Work Group Enjoys A Great Get-Away

                        Work Group Enjoys A Great Get-Away

                        • Guest Holly
                        • Date of stay 05/16/12
                        • Review Submitted 05/20/12
                        My work staff of 6 stayed in this beautiful home for three days and had a wonderful time. The setting is absolutely spectacular -- early morning coffee on the dock can't be topped! The accomodations are great including the HUGE screened in porch. It is a hop, skip and a jump into town so the location is just perfect. We loved staying here and it was so much nicer for our group to stay all together than to have reserved seperate rooms in a hotel. I can't wait to stay again!!

                        Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                      Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                      Base Rate
                      2 night min stay
                      $300
                      Summer
                      May 24 - Sep 9
                      2 night min stay
                      $510
                      $3500
                      Fall
                      Sep 10 - Dec 31
                      2 night min stay
                      $470
                      $3220
                      Winter
                      Jan 1 - Mar 31
                      2 night min stay
                      $300
                      $2002 $5600
                      Spring
                      Apr 1 - May 23
                      2 night min stay
                      $410
                      $2800 $8400
                      * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      Half deposit is required to reserve. Final payment requested 2 weeks before arrival.


                      Additional Fees and Taxes:

                      Taxes are 10%

                      Dogs $50

                      All other fees included.


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                      Last updated: 05/30/2013
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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: BWI at 70.4 Miles
                      • Nearest Ferry: Oxford at 6.5 Miles
                      • Nearest Train: BWI at 70.4 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: C Street at 1 Miles
                      • Nearest Golf: Harbourtown Golf Resort at 4.3 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1998

                      About the owner: We have 2 dogs, 3 kids and this is our favorite place to be! We frequently ride bikes into town for breakfast or just roam around town.

                      Why the Owner Chose St. Michaels:
                      St Michaels is a small, charming town. It's easy to get to, and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a favorite. Big band night, picnics, crafts shows... it's perfect!

                      The Unique Benefits at this House:
                      Tension fades for us all as we cross the Bay Bridge - things are just calmer and easier in St Michaels. It's peaceful and friendly and fun!


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: 240-398-8133 East coast time
                      • Secondary: 240-398-8132

                       

                      Photos

                      • View from Spencer Creek

                        View from Spencer Creek

                      • Master bedroom.  King with full bath.

                        Master bedroom. King with full bath.

                      • The Blue Room (2 twins)

                        The Blue Room (2 twins)

                      • One of 2 kayaks.  These kids unavailable.

                        One of 2 kayaks. These kids unavailable.

                      • Spencer Creek Adirondack chairs = relaxation!

                        Spencer Creek Adirondack chairs = relaxation!

                      • Casting net - note the excellent technique!

                        Casting net - note the excellent technique!

                      • View from the dock

                        View from the dock

                      • Queen Bedroom with full bath

                        Queen Bedroom with full bath

                      • The Pink Room (double)

                        The Pink Room (double)

                      • Dining with water views

                        Dining with water views

                      • Row boat.  Teenagers included upon request.

                        Row boat. Teenagers included upon request.

                      • Gigantic screened in porch.  Performers not included.

                        Gigantic screened in porch. Performers not included.

                      • An Osprey sighting!

                        An Osprey sighting!

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                      5 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 10

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