Chesapeake Bay / Kent Island Waterfront Cottage with Own Beach

• Wedding stay

  Wedding stay

  • Guest Maria F. (Flint, Michigan)
  • Date of stay 10/10/13
  • Review Submitted 10/18/13
  Although the weather was miserable the whole time we were there we could not experience the place as a whole. Very comfortable front room and kitchen area...bedrooms are small and cramped..not much room to move around in them. Bathrooms are weird and awkward to use. Sheets were dirty on all the beds...hair globs found in each and stained, pillow cases were smelly. We still enjoyed our stay otherwise. Son enjoyed his bungalow up in the sky although hard to get up there.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

  Manager response: Thank you for your review Maria - we take your feedback very seriously. Although greatly surprised and dismayed by your review (you had emailed us the day of your departure that all was good except for the weather), we immediately contacted our cleaning lady who verified that she had put clean sheets on all the beds a few days before your arrival. All linens were double-checked for stains, cleanliness, and condition. A complete 2nd set of linens is also always available to our guests. As to the issue of pillow smell, she suggested that we switch from the "mild - no perfume" laundry detergent (for those with allergies) to a better smelling one like Tide. We are open to feedback and willing to make reasonable accommodations and encourage guests to contact us during their stay if any problems arise so we have an opportunity to make it right.

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• Great location, unbelievable sun/rises and sets

  Great location, unbelievable sun/rises and sets

  • Guest DrHky (Maryland)
  • Date of stay 09/19/13
  • Review Submitted 10/01/13
  We met for a guys only biking weekend. The location was very convenient for riding the entirely flat Eastern Shore of MD. Return to this great location for relaxation each day. It helped that we had perfect weather. Had great meals out in Annapolis and Easton.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Dawn

  Dawn

  • Guest Dawn (UK)
  • Date of stay 08/10/13
  • Review Submitted 09/04/13
  Myself, husband and two teenage children thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was the perfect base for visiting D.C. We all loved the fact we had our own private beach and the children loved using the kayaks. The only problem was we loved staying at the house so much it prevented us from seeing everything we wanted to in DC! Although there is only one bathroom it should be mentioned there is a very good outside shower. As Brits, we found all the locals so charming and helpful. Our favourite restaurant was the Kentmorr where we were taught how to pick crabs and yes we mastered it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Fun Weekend

  Fun Weekend

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/31/13
  • Review Submitted 06/06/13
  We spent a 3 day weekend here and had a blast. The kayaks were easy and fun, we used the beach chairs and umbrellas and played board games. The king bed was great and our oldest enjoyed the retreat of the lighthouse room. We enjoyed dining at Rams Head and Luke's on the island. The only complaint would be the size of the bathrooms. If you are over 250lbs or over 6' 6" tall you should probably find another house. We are not, so it all worked out. But the master 1/2 bath is creative and meets the minimal needs. The main bathroom is adequate. Having a private beach only steps from the house was really nice. The owners are great, quick to respond to emails and easy to work with. We did not do much cooking but the kitchen seemed well stocked and the garage is full of chairs and beach items. It was nice not to have to bring all those types of things with us. I would rent this house again.

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

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• Bogeyjc

  Bogeyjc

  • Guest Bogeyjc (Chandler, AZ)
  • Date of stay 10/24/12
  • Review Submitted 11/03/12
  It would have been an excellent rating had it not been for Hurricane Sandy!! We had to leave the Island and rent hotel rooms for 2 days. The house itself was charming and comfortable, and the location and views were great!! I wouild stay there again.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• weekend stay

  weekend stay

  • Guest Kim (Winchester VA)
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/20/12
  We enjoyed our stay on Kent Island and enjoyed this house as well. It was an absolutely beautiful sunrise that I enjoyed from my bedroom as I woke. We were not able to enjoy all the water amenities that were available to use because our weekend was too busy with a wedding, but the views were beautiful. The house was comfortable and clean, just a little small for several adults getting ready with only one bathroom. It was a little chilly to have enjoyed the outside shower...but we managed. I would recommend this property and would love to come back when I could just sit by the water and eat crab cakes at Harris' restaurant. The owners were very easy to work with and very accommodating to our needs and helpful in answering all our questions.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Waterfront with private beach!!

  Waterfront with private beach!!

  • Guest fan of Kent Island (Rumford, RI)
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/20/12
  Enjoyed the property very much. The floorplan is open so the water view can be enjoyed from all the common areas. Bedrooms are small but servicable.The outdoor shower is a real treat. The community beach is next door - convienient but not intrusive and not noisy. The neighborhood is pleasant to walk in. We had family visit and having everything on one level was good for young and old alike.The owners were very easy to work with and our security deposit was release promptly. We would definately rent this property again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• The perfect vacation rental!

  The perfect vacation rental!

  • Guest Ed Y. (New York, NY)
  • Date of stay 05/18/12
  • Review Submitted 05/23/12
  We came down to the area from NYC with grand plans on the various local attractions but ended up spending most of our time at the house! The private beach with amazing views was exactly what we were looking for. The owners obviously put a tremendous amount of thought and time into making the house into the ideal vacation rental. Everything we could have needed or asked for in a beach house was provided - kayaks, bikes, life preservers, full kitchen, bbq grill, extra chairs anything you would have in your own home. The rental process was smooth, professional and went through without a hitch. The house is perfect for families with children. A community park with public beach, pool and playground is right next door as well. Owners like this are what make VRBO work!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Great Weekend in this Bay Home (continued)

  Great Weekend in this Bay Home (continued)

  • Guest sheila (Mt. Airy, MD)
  • Date of stay 04/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  In my previous review I forgot to mention that we loved the location of this house - we were 20 minutes from the Outlets for great shopping and 15 minutes from the heart of Annapolis for some more great shoppping. We also loved being close to The Jetty and Red Eye's - both of which provide bus transport to and from - which was a huge bonus to us. Both mornings were spent relaxing outside on the patio enjoying the sun and the Bay.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A Great Weekend in your Bay Home

  A Great Weekend in your Bay Home

  • Guest sheila (Mt. Airy, MD)
  • Date of stay 04/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  This was the perfect house for our annual ladies weekend. We spent the first half of the day sitting outside in the backyard enjoying the sun and the Bay - then the 8 of us moved inside to the fantastic open kitchen/living/dining/family room area. It was some comfortable and inviting. We spent hours eating, drinking, playing games and laughing around the table and we found that the open floor plan doubled as a great dance floor :) We normally travel to Rehoboth Beach for our annual getaway where we stay in a free home but the ladies unanimously agreed that this home should be our new destination. The owners were so accommodating and made our stay even more enjoyable. They were responsive and helpful and very flexible. We didn't try the khayak but we did use the bikes and enjoyed taking a ride through the neighborhood. The small bedrooms and bathroom were perfect for us - and we enjoyed using the outdoor shower. Some of the words used by our group to describe this bay home that weekend were "cute, quaint, cozy, quirky, adorable, fun and perfect" - clearly it was a hit! Thank you for the great backdrop to a great weekend and hopefully to the start of a new tradition.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Apr-Oct ... varies $1600-$1925/week. 3-night min. ($280-350/day) 
Nov-Mar ... $1100-1300/week. 2-night min.($250-300/day); Call for USNA Commis wk
$500 downpayment required to secure dates. The rest paid 1 week prior to rental.
We accept Credit Cards, Debit Cards and Checks(must be sent in earlier to clear).
Property privately owned. No pets please!
Owner's agent will handle all final payments, refunds and access.
When payment is confirmed, owner will forward all necessesary information to you.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.