Cozy home base for Mid-Atlantic tourism: Baltimore, D.C., Philly, Gettysburg

My daughters and I were visiting the Mid-Atlantic for lacrosse and this place could not have been better!! Was close proximity to everywhere we needed to be. Rachel and Bill were always available for any questions about the property or where to eat nearby. The cottage is great!! It has everything you need to cook and grill out. Great neighborhood for a run and there is a park nearby. Went into Baltimore for a baseball game, 25 minutes. Annapolis is an hour away. There is a book at the house that tells you best places to go for sightseeing and things to do. This is now our go to place when we come up instead of staying in a hotel. Thanks again Rachel and Bill!

My family and I stayed in this home (and I intentionally refer to it as a "home", rather than a house") over the week of the 4th of July. Not only was the home perfect, so was its owners/hosts. Due to a long drive, and a late arrival, Rachel was kind enough to drop by and leave the lights on for us, so that we weren't entering the property or the house in the dark. When we walked in, we instantly felt like we were in a cozy home-away-from-home. Rachel and her husband thought of EVERY detail, stocking the home with books, games, toys, throw blankets, etc. -- "extras" that are certainly not necessary, but such a welcome addition. There was even an incredible "welcome" basket full of local delicacies on the kitchen counter. :-) The kitchen cabinets were full of not only plenty of plates, cups, pots/pans, for the house capacity of 10 guests, they were also well-stocked with spices, coffee, various oils, and everything you may need (excluding the meat and veggies) to prepare a meal for your family. There was an ample supply of big, fluffy towels not only in the bathroom, but in each bedroom, along with travel-size toiletries, in case you forgot your (Rachel seriously thought of EVERYTHING!!), and even a precious child-sized robe in the closet of the child's room upstairs. Not something we needed, but a great example of how much thought the owners put in to making sure that their guests enjoyed their stay. Each closet had an ample amount of hangers, and laundry detergent was available for the washer. The only thing we had to purchase to supplement our stay was the food that we cooked -- everything else was already stocked/supplied. Rachel even provided a notebook of local interests/entertainment - for several near-by cities - which led to us spending an unplanned day in Annapolis. It turned out to be one of our favorite adventures of the week. (We utilized Baltimore as a home base to launch day-trips to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and Annapolis.)

This was our first VRBO experience, and thanks to how incredible these owners - and the HOME they provided - were, it will certainly not be our last. If you have any hesitation about this property at all, you can let them go. It was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for, and I would encourage it for anyone else, as well. Thank you, and your lovely family, Rachel -- may God richly bless you all!

My family loved staying at this charming house! It was only a 25-mins drive to Inner Harbor where most of our vacation days were spent. It was a great decision and we felt like it was a real home away from home. Didn't want to be cooped up in a hotel room with kids. It was our first time renting here and I must say, very pleasantly surprised! The decor and layout of the house were inviting and it's clean! House had everything stocked for a convenient stay: owner provided towels, linens, shampoo/soaps, kitchen is fully stocked, laundry, kids toys (which my younger one really had a blast playing with). The owner Rachel is easy to communicate with and is super accommodating. Instructions for check in /out was a breeze. We would def rent again!

Great place to stay and the owner is beyond hospitable.

We recently stayed here with our two young sons on a visit to Baltimore for an extended family event. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood with easy access to the city and the surrounding area. The kitchen and home were well stocked with everything we needed to be comfortable, especially for a family with young children. There was a Pack N Play for the little one, a baby gate for the basement stairs, and a good number of toys and puzzles. The owners were very quick to respond to our questions and were quite helpful.