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Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi

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A house with a screened door, a small porch with a doormat, and potted plants on the porch.
A kitchen with a large window overlooking a body of water, a ceiling fan, and a dishwasher.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a stove.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A bar area with a wooden counter and black barstools. There are framed artworks on the wall and a black cabinet with decorative items.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nanjemoy, MD
  • Place, Doncaster Demonstration State Forest
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Purse State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Pisgah Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪130 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

En Suite bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

main bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Picturesque River Retreat less than 40 miles to Washington, DC! Dog & Kid friendly! Nanjemoy, MD...never heard of it? Shhhh...let's keep it that way. Approx an hour from Washington, DC and you feel like you've really gone somewhere! This little river cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, outdoor shower, fenced in acre on the beautiful Nanjemoy! Amazing dock and views.

4 comfortable bedrooms, 2 king beds and 2 queen beds. Open kitchen, living room and dining. 4 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddles boards. Large dock with 2 boat slips.

Very quiet and rural area. closest town for groceries, restaurant is La Plata, MD.

Roku TV and Wifi

Fully stocked kitchen with plates, flatware, pots, pans, serving trays
Bed linens and towels provided

Charcoal grill and outdoor seating

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please but water toys, kayaks, etc… back in the shed, please do a quick clean before you leave (many kitchen) try not to leave crumbs or any food in kitchen or refrigerator
Please put used towels in the bathtub. Please make sure all windows and doors are closed/locked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2433600
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Nanjemoy

Located in Nanjemoy, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Port Tobacco Courthouse and Thomas Stone National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goose Bay Marina and Aqualand Marina. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Nanjemoy, MD

What's nearby

  • Doncaster Demonstration State Forest - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Purse State Park - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Smallwood State Park - 29 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Pisgah Park - 31 min drive - 29.5 km
  • General Smallwood Retreat House - 35 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Lorton Station - 79 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪port tobacco pool and pub - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Ohana Snow Shaved Ice - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Scott's Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Nanjemoy Country Store & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ironsides Store - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi on Sep 29, 2026 start from $361, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maryland Waterfront Cottage, private Dock, Pet Friendly, Wifi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Doncaster Demonstration State Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Potomac River and Purse State Park. Ben Doane Area and Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place by the water to relax and get away!! Perfect location. We enjoyed getting out on the water and our dogs felt right at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2026
Hope you guys and the doggies visit again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vernon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 stay! Amazing host, great spot. Everything was so relaxing and peaceful. Highly recommend for a weekend or a vacation away. Great place, well appointed, we even misunderstood some checkout instructions and the host was so understanding and helpful. The location is perfect for an escape from the city, private, quiet, on the water. It was excellent! Don't miss out on this hidden gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Hope you enjoyed time at the peaceful river cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nangreg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Waterway Retreat

Jennifer's waterfront cottage was great! Very wide open and spacious inside with a HUGE yard, deck, dock and water view. Beautiful, peaceful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Hope your guests and dogs had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika & Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect River Cottage

This was the perfect cottage for our weekend! The view was just lovely and the house had everything we needed. We had the best time and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Happy to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Gorgeous property, very sweet house and incredibly responsive homeowner. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2024
Hope you will return! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Racquel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for relaxing and fishing

We had a great time. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The host was responsive and helpful. The fishing dock was perfect. Highly recommended especially for families that love to fish.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

This was the perfect property for three couples and two dogs to relax, kayak, and enjoy a week together. It is a beautiful location on the water. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed your vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nanjamoy

We were extremely pleased with the property!! We were there for a fishing tournament and we had plenty of parking and felt completely safe leaving our rods and electronics out on the boats!! Quiet neighborhood and a great view of the lake!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2024
Thank you and hope you will return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog Heaven

Peaceful, rather remote, with extraordinary totally fenced in lot of about a full acre. Never had such peace-of-mind for my active dog. Small gravel area allows easy access (in low tide) to river - which is more like a calm lake. Extremely well supplied and clean kitchen. Wonderful to have access to kayaks, if you have 2 strong folks to carry them to the water. Loved the fire-pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2024
Jerry! Thank you for the kind review and it is certainly dog heaven! Happy to hear everyone enjoyed time at the little yellow cottage! Come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage!

The property and cottage was even better than the pictures show! It was clean, well-stocked, and the floor plan was very nice to enjoy great views of the river inside and outside of the house. The sunrises were beautiful and evening camp fires for making Smore’s was a hit! The one acre fenced in yard was heavenly for our young Cavapoo to explore daily. The stand up paddleboards and several board games were a nice addition to our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and had terrific roads for riding our bicycles. Jen was a fantastic host and very responsive! Thank you for helping us make wonderful family memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2024
Thank you, so happy everyone has a great time- most importantly the dog! It’s a special little cottage and thrilled you got to enjoy some of the most spectacular sunrises on the planet!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robbi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Property

We had a wonderful time. We were celebrating a family birthday. Cottage is lovely and well stocked with everything you need to relax and enjoy yourselves. The listing said 2 beds in each room, but that's not accurate. There is 1 bed in each room and bed in a bag that you can set up for someone to sleep on, but there isn't much room to set up one or more. We weren't able to have a fire in the firepit due to the dry season, which we weren't aware of when we booked the location and would've been good to know. Lake view is beautiful. Neighborhood is very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
am sorry you expected 2 beds per room. Not sure where you recvd that info. The photos and description clearly states 4 bedrooms/ 2 king beds and 2 queen. I will make a note to specify only one bed in each room. Yes, during hot summer months and during times of drought MD state law prohibits bonfires. I will add that to the online description. I’ve never had anyone ask to build a bonfire during the summer. We’ve been experiencing record heat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful week

House was great! Check in was super easy and owner was very flexible. It’s nice to stay in a place that the owner has clearly spent time in, because the house had everything you could need. The fenced in property was awesome for us and our 3 dogs! We came during a crazy hot week. The window ac kept up better than the floor units, but honestly we were fine. Loved having direct access to the water and the kayaks and paddle boards were a blast. The “creek” is more like a quiet lake with minimal to no boat traffic, and calm but deep water. Overall we had a peaceful and relaxing week and our dogs got to live their best lives with us. Thank you so much for allowing all 3. The week wouldn’t be the same without them ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2023
Mary! So happy to hear you guys (& dogs) had a great visit. Little Nanjemoy is a gem for sure! We would be happy to have you back anytime. Best, Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Jennifers cottage in Nanjemoy. Each time, my kids and pup have not wanted to leave! The views are stunning, and we really enjoyed using the stand up paddle board. We hope to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
Loved having you guys return and hope it becomes an annual tradition!

About the host

Hosted by JENNIFER JONES

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love sharing this little gem with others. Hope you enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Nanjemoy is a special, very rural community close to Washington, DC but feels like another planet. The views, the sunset, sunrise and sky full of stars makes for a relaxing time

What makes this property unique

cozy yet roomy 4 bedroom and 2 bath with outdoor shower makes it a comfortable place for a group. in the summer/fall we enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and love a lazy day on a raft in the summer! The fenced in acre is fun for dogs and kids!

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