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National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting

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Abbington Manor
Front Porch - East Wing Side
Washer & Dryer
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom to side Porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Crownsville, MD
  • Place, Walden Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Regal Waugh Chapel
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Maryland Renaissance Festival
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting

Originally founded in the 1600's, Abington Farm, a.k.a Abbington Manor & Stables, is a historic home and stables in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States.

Abbington Manor's East Wing (The East Wing is the left side of the residence in the main picture) overlooks the surrounding pastures and horses of Abbington Stables. A small pond rests to the east of the home. From the calls of the cardinals, blujays, goats, and chickens in the morning to the silence of deer and foxes in the evening, this property offers a serenity and quiet not typically found this close to so many metropolitan centers.

Abbington's stately but relaxed setting offers a get away from the business of life. If you decide to enjoy any of the local amenities of DC, Annapolis, or Baltimore, then take advantage of the fact that you're only a short drive to most anywhere you want to go.

Come and enjoy what so many others over the centuries have come to enjoy about Abbington, yet be centrally located to so much:

- 15 minutes from Baltimore/Washtington International Airport.
- 20 minutes from Ft. Meade.
- 30 Minutes to Baltimore's waterfront harbor.
- 15 minutes to Annapolis
- 25 minutes to Washington DC.
- Within an hour of 3 major airports (BWI, Reagan National, Dulles).

* As of March 2021, we've updated the residence with a 3 stage commercial water filtration system!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not pet or feed the animals.

The barn and gravel areas around the barn are for horse owners only. Please do not walk to or in these areas.

She's a 400 year old wood house. Please no smoking (or vaping) anywhere on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1400221vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crownsville

Crownsville is home to this apartment. Regal Waugh Chapel and Walden Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crofton Bowl and Annapolis Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prince George's Stadium or Liberty Sports Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Crownsville, MD

What's nearby

  • Walden Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Regal Waugh Chapel - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Patuxent River - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Maryland Renaissance Festival - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Westfield Annapolis Mall - 15 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Odenton Station - 11 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frisco Tap House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is National Historic home w/ Serene & Quiet Setting located?

Situated in Crownsville, this apartment building is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Regal Waugh Chapel and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Walden Golf Club. Bell Branch Big Dog Park and Crofton Bowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In summary, perfect. I truly enjoyed my stay, and if the opportunity arises will book it again in the future. The hosts are wonderful and the property is amazing.
Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and very comfortable home. Enjoyed reading about the history of the main part of the house. Beautiful grounds with trees, shrubs, flowers. Birdwatchers paradise. Enjoyed watching the horses in nearby fields.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie M.

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

Great stay!

This is a great place to stay with kids! It is such a beautiful location! Owners on site & helpful! We will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Thanksgiving Week

Have stayed here previously and alway happy to find the facility perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Birthday Weekend

Needed some extra rooms for a surprise birthday celebration and this fit the bill!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana M.

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

Peaceful and serene

Our stay at this rental was very peaceful and serene. Location is beautiful and rental was clean. You will not regret your stay at the Abbington.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Best place ever.

We had a wonderful time staying at your home. The next time that I am staying in the area I hope to be able to stay in the same place. The place was quite and clean. The people were very nice as well. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Charles. We'd love to have you all back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Exquisite and adorable.

This is an excellent rental. Quaint and yet finely finished. It was exceptionally decorated and kept. I highly recommend this comfortable and fine vacation rental
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
Joe, We thoroughly enjoyed having you all stay at Abbington. We look forward to seeing you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

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

Must stay here!!!

This was an amazing place to stay!!! We were warmly welcomed as we arrived and the place was clean and ready. The next morning our daughter was able to feed the horses with freshly cut carrots! We were given wonderful recommendations for high tea and places to eat!!! Definitely stay here, because we will be back on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our stay at Abbington very much. We came to visit our daughter who is in the Air Force and currently stationed at Fort Meade. This beautiful home was conveniently located to the Base and BWI airport. Aaron & Angela were attentive and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
It was a pleasure to host you all. Thanks for the kind words. We would look forward to having you all stay at Abbington again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Wildlife

Beautiful property with stunning views. We really enjoyed the front porch. The couple managing the property are very responsive and friendly. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Visitor

Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

lovely

Staying at Abbington for USNA commissioning week was a great decision for our family. It provided a calmness and the perfect recharge between the week’s events. We enjoyed several lovely meals on the very peaceful front porch with the view of horses and an expanse of God’s beautiful creation. A tremendous thank YOU from the DiPaolo family and blessings to the lovely Buehlars. You made a special week all the more memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie H.

Magical Getaway

We do VRBOs often and this was the best place we have ever stayed. The house was established in 1843 and the charm and character were delightful. The house was very clean and nicely furnished. The beds were very comfortable. We spent many hours on the 3 porches. We really enjoyed the country setting and the tons of restaurants and shopping only 2 miles away. We took evening strolls and drank our morning coffee on the huge deck. The owners are amazing people and we enjoyed getting to know them. We are a family of 4 and we stayed 2 weeks. This VRBO was the perfect mix of privacy and making new friends. This place is a must stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We loved having you all. We are so happy that you guys had a great time. We look forward to seeing you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann B.

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

We didn’t want to leave!

We had the best time at Abbington! The house was pristine when we arrived and so beautifully decorated. The house had everything we needed and so many towels- a real bonus for our crew! The owners and family are so lovely and we enjoyed getting to know them. The property is heavenly! Morning coffee on the front porch was our favorite and our girls loved swinging on the swing, running in the front yard, and spotting the geese and horses. The location was perfect for us and great for kids! Close to stores and restaurants and a shorty trip to DC and Baltimore. We were so sad to leave but look forward to visiting again! Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle W.

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

Sufficient place for short stay

This property was clean and located on a quiet setting. I would recommend this place for no more than a few days. If you plan on utilizing the property, this place is not ideal. The owners reside on the property. We felt restricted to our wing and felt like we were being watched the whole time. Our stay was not relaxing because the owner repeatedly emailed us because we had one person over the maximum persons, which happened to be a child. The owner used such words as ‘violated’ and ‘tracking’.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geanene Y.

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

Fantastic Retreat

We were visiting our son at the Naval Academy. It was about a 25 minute drive in. The home was LOVELY and cozy. The surrounding area of the home was peaceful and beautiful. My favorite was the stock of bathroom towels and wash clothes in case we needed it, which we did. They had the shower stocked with soap, shampoo and conditioner. The beds were comfortable, home was very clean, air conditioner worked great. Kitchen is small, but very useable. We made a full pasta dinner with homemade sauce and made breakfast every day. It was very private and you would never know someone else was on the property. We stayed 4 days and overall, it was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Coby S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Up en downs

Our stay was very interesting. The house was beautiful. The environmetn was green, lots of birds and wide. Gave you een feeling of space. The owners are attent and reacted quickly on a request from us. After a view days we were commanded not to smoke on the entire property. We were unaware this was not allowed, because usually the non smoking policy concerns the inside of the house. The way we were addressed, did not make us happy and we decided to ask for a converation the next day, about the style of conversation. Happely the owner came by himself the next day and we had a good conversation. There was a better understanding after this. The rest of our stay was quiet in harmony and we had a great time with our family and friends. The coffee machine was great. The kitchen was not wel equiped and the stove was not horizontal, so it was a kind of struggle to cook. I used spoons to level the cooking pots. We were happy with the internet, television, washing machine and dryer.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Coby, It was a pleasure to meet you all and talk to you throughout your stay. We're sorry that your experience wasn't the very best. We do advertise the property as a no smoking property and we confirmed that VRBO listed it as such when you booked your stay. After we confirmed that information was accurate for your booking we then contacted you through the VRBO Chat a number of times over the following few days. Due not receiving a response from any of those chats/emails, we then had to speak to you directly. Thank you for understanding the policy when we presented it to you at that time and abiding by the policy thereafter. As you know from our conversation, parts of the home are almost 400 years old. She's a rare gem that we feel obligated to take care of for future generations and for those who visit currently. We just can't allow smoking on the property due to the high risk of fire, our insurance demands, and the sensitivity some of our guests have to smoke. We're sorry that the advertised policy impacted your stay negatively. We enjoyed getting to know you all despite this issue and wish you the best! - The Buehler's
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Country stay with suburban convenience

This was such a lovely location where we felt far away in the country rolling hills. Yet just 2 min around the corner was all the convenience of Panera and grocery stores! We loved being so close to our family, and also able to entertain friends on the patio. Also, I was traveling with my older mother and having the bedroom on the first floor was perfect with minimal steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Perfect

Excellent. Close proximity to everything we needed. Relaxing. Definitely will return when we visit our family in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Beautiful Views and Gorgeous Surroundings

What an absolutely perfect stay. Situated in the rolling hills of the Maryland countryside, we couldn't have asked for a more peaceful and beautiful place to spend the better part of a week. Aaron and Angela are wonderful hosts and outfitted our beautiful apartment with everything we could possibly need. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanalei G.

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

Excellent place! Would definitely stay again.

Check-in was easy, just park and enter your code to enter. This place has everything you need and more when staying away from home. Good water pressure, lots of hot water, soft close toilet seats, plenty of towels, extra blankets, bathtub and shower combo, multiple coffee options). We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable stay on our trip. And it's so conveniently located to shops (Target is just a short drive away) and food (so many great places to eat). The house was quiet and watching the horses graze was peaceful. We would definitely stay here again instead of staying in DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Terrifically Tranquil

Beautiful property with amazing history and tranquil views! Clean, Comfortable, and Private made our 5 night stay just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Refreshing, Scenic, Perfect Stay

I can't say enough about this property. Our stay was 8 days during Commissioning Week. Everything was perfect - the house was very clean and came equipped with all that we needed, from the Keurig coffee maker to wine glasses and plenty of toiletries, soaps and towels. The hosts even left a few small touches for us - fresh flowers throughout the house, and a small box full of snacks. The bed and ceiling fan in the master BR felt perfect. We made use of the washer and dryer which was nice to have. The kitchen and living room suited us nicely. (For the most part it was just my husband and I along with our son. We also had a couple guests over for a cocktail.) It was a comfortable stay. But I think the biggest takeaway for us was the R&R that we unexpectedly experienced. Our favorite place was the expansive front porch where we sat in the Adirondack chairs every morning and leisurely sipped our coffee while watching the horses, geese and other wildlife. And gazed at the beautiful scenic woods and hills. It was "life giving". The property is secluded, but close enough to anything you could want - about 8 minutes away from a great grocery store, and about18 minutes from Annapolis. The hosts gave us our privacy, but we did get to meet and chat with them. Wonderful family. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

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

Wonderful

It was a beautiful property and the owners were so friendly, responsive and welcoming. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Aaron & Angela Buehler

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We've been blessed to be able to take care of such a unique, historic and beautiful property. We, along with our boys, love Abbington and believe you will too.

Why they chose this property

After receiving a Charter from King Charles I, Lord Baltimore (who married Anne Arundal) gifted the property of Abington to John Gaither of local fame and notoriety (founder of Gaithersburg). The property was given to Gaither around 1640 by Lord Baltimore. The house sits facing the main road which was once an Indian trail through the region. The main house is a 2 ¹⁄₂-story frame, side-passage, double-pile house with additions on both gable ends. The main block dates from about 1840. Steps in the cellar date back all the way to the early 1600's! On the properties are several outbuildings, including a stone and frame ice house, a frame, brick, and stone springhouse/dairy, a frame privy, chicken house, tool shed, a corncrib, a large, elaborate frame stable; and a frame tenant house. Abbington is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Maryland Historic Trust.

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