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Beach Combing & Relaxation

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Beach
Driveway parking
Open floor plan
Two dining tables
Peaceful retreat

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beach Combing & Relaxation

Beach Access in this private beach community with one mile of beach! Summer is a wonderful time of year for a romantic getaway, family celebration, or long weekend staycation. This cozy and comfy beach house is a short walk/drive to the private community beach. Come beach comb one mile of shoreline, take in a beautiful morning sunrise and enjoy the calm waters of the bay. A great area for families, couples retreat and traveling workers.
We provide beach chairs (variety of sizes), shade tent, beach umbrella, kayaks w/life jackets, beach wagon, beach towels, beach sand toys, outdoor games/indoor board games, cooler, two grills and so much more.

Southern Maryland has beautiful hiking trails, parks, delicious restaurants and small towns to explore. During your stay, you will have a well stocked house with all you need when getting away. Full kitchen food prep essentials, and cooking tools. Included are bed linens, bath towels, starter pack of paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, toiletries, and more. House has great wifi, tv with app streaming. This cozy vintage house is great for working remote, taking a relaxing vacay, or if you need a short term rental. Budget friendly and a short drive from DC, Virginia and a few hours from PA. Why drive across the Bay bridge and deal with the traffic? Southern Maryland is a wonderful place to explore for all ages and all seasons! We have awesome hiking trails, restaurants, beaches, kayak launches, art/antique shops and more!
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About the area

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Located in St. Leonard, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Flag Harbor Marina and Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and Calvert Cliffs State Park. R&J's PlayPark and Kocen Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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St Leonard, MD

What's nearby

  • Matoaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flag Harbor Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Flag Ponds Nature Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 43 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linda's Produce Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vera's White Sands Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Adam's The Place For Ribs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Place - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful, clean, cozy house very close to the beach. We went fossil hunting at Calvert Beach and also at Peres on the Potomac. We had our little dog with us and so we ate at the house most evenings, sitting on the deck which was very relaxing and Lovely. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice beach house for a small family vacation- my son loved it so much he cried when we had to leave. Host was very thorough and house was well stocked with what was needed as described. Beds comfortable, clean and comfy place to rest after a day a the beach! Thanks so much for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great to communicate with --- always available if needed, but never intrusive. House was great and had everything we needed. Clean, comfortable, and convenient to the beach. We loved our stay here. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Wonderful, quiet stay by the bay

Loved staying at this house. Chris provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We can't wait to come back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Sarah, I would be happy to host you again. Great to hear you had a nice stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Nice home walking distance to the beach

Nice home with walking distance to the private beach and driving distance to many restaurants. Perfect for a small family get away at a good price
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Thank you Timothy. I'd be happy to host you and your family again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Astrid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, so quiet, the host was so nice. They made sure everything was set before arriving. Definitely worth it, if you have time the beach isn't that far away. All amenities listed are here, and the amenities also work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you for booking with me. I hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Finamore H.

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

Nice beach house

Beach house had all the essentials, roomy and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Thank you Catherine for leaving the house very tidy and being a great guest. I hope you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven u.

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

Wonderful!

We just loved the house! Private Beach is beautiful! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
Thank you Steven. I would be very pleased to have you back. Thank you for leaving the house so tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Great spot for family vacation

No complaints. We enjoyed everything about our stay, family of 5 plus 2 dogs, and plan to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Shannon. I welcome you and your family back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy M.

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

Judy's beach vacation

The house is very nice and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIETER J.

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

Wonderful St. Leonard Beach House

This quaint beach house is just a short walk to a private beach. We really enjoyed our 3-night stay and took daily advantage of the location to the beach and other sites, such as farmer's markets. Great communication with Chris, the manager, leading up to the day we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you Dieter for the very nice review. I hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Great getaway

Private beach was extra benefit. Lots of sharks teeth!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you Erin, hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

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

Nice stay

Great location, quiet neighborhood with friendly people. This is our 2nd time staying.. better this time around. Owner provides so many things and is very attentive and readily available. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
It was great hosting you and your family for the second time. Thank you for leaving the house so clean. I look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick m.

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

Nice Quiet Getaway

Thank you Chris! Your home was perfectly located and very nice and clean. We had a great time exploring the area . Thanks Again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
Great to hear Nick. I hope you will come back and stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros - 4 masters with ensuite baths, plenty of hot water, A/C worked great, clean, nice beds, easy beach access, good for multi-family gathering.Cons - layout is a bit awkward with living area on 2nd floor, kitchen is small, lack of storage for non-refrigerated food made it difficult to cook for 14 people, pool is small for adults, good for small children. Would give 4.5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Fantastic beach house!

This beach house perfectly suited our needs - close to the beach, clean, and comfortable. It’s incredibly well stocked with everything needed or wanted - the supply of beach things (toys, towels, wagon, etc) was particularly helpful! Chris was pleasant and extremely accommodating, allowing us to book the house within hours of arrival. We will definitely book again when we’re in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Laura for booking with me and leaving the house very tidy. It was my pleasure hosting you and your family. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Serenity

My wife and I spent the week at this property. Short drive to the beach. It was very clean and cozy. What a nice relaxing week. The beach was dog friendly and the lab swam all day long. We saw very few people at the beach, but everyone was very friendly. We would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for your very nice review. I hope to host you again and thank you for being such a wonderful guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

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

Good for relaxing beach trip

This property served us and our kids well. It was nice that we each had a separate sleeping space. We also really enjoyed how stocked the house was with toys both for the house and for the beach. We enjoyed using the kayaks as well. The physical condition of the inside of the house could use a little extra upkeep but for the short time we were there, the house served us well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you booking with me and providing your feedback. We love hosting families with very young children and pets. This is a budget friendly beach house and we keep things simple knowing children and pets are very active.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The pictures and description were accurate. Chris was great to work with and she clearly places an emphasis on creating an inviting space. She was very responsive to anything we needed. As she mentioned in a previous review, this is an older home that is well maintained with the goal of providing an affordable and pleasant stay. We enjoyed our time and the neighborhood was one of the quietest places we've stayed in a long time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for the very nice review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your wife. I would welcome you back anytime. Thank you for booking with me.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Fossil finding beach trip

Came to the area as repeat visitors looking for a calm beach trip with some playing on the beach and combing for shells and fossils. Been to the area before but first time staying at this property. Family had a great time. house was tidy and well supplied with kitchen gear, beach supplies, and linens/bathroom necessities. Beach is walkable but wouldn’t recommend with kids. Quick and easy drive and parking situation. Beach area is somewhat limited, think long and skinny. Family had a great time, other than wanting a bigger bed, it was a fantastic trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
Thank you Mark for the review. Many guest have found the one mile of beach to be wonderful for families and young children. It's great the beach here provides space for guests to spread out and not be so close to others. Hope to host you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

N/A

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chris' Beach House. It is a quiet, comfortable, easy walk to the Chesapeake Bay beach. The house is fully provisioned for the comfort of its guests, complete with a beach / bay theme. We had everything we needed and wanted for nothing. Our Hostess, Chris was thoughtful, available, but never intrusive. Would absolutely love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for the very nice review. I welcome you back any time and highly recommend you and your wife to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

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

Lovely house, short walk to beach!

Beautifully decorated house with all the amenities! Seriously, a lot of thought and consideration by the owner for the renters here. Plenty of towels, sheets, pillows, beach supplies (chairs/towels), a fully stocked kitchen, laundry and dryer with a couple tide pods and dryer sheets. Condiments in the fridge, variety of toiletries if you’ve forgot your own. Not far from town and attractions either. If you heading here to search for shark teeth and fossils highly recommend a tour with chaptours.org. They’re literally 2 mins from the house and super friendly and educational. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Sabrina, great to hear you and your family had a nice stay. I hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Beach cottage Anniversary stay

Chris was fantastic communicating. The place is well equipped with much attention to detail. We were greeting with the smell of Fall in the house and anniversary wish. Lots of supplies there to get you started if you forgot something. We believe in leaving no trace, although there may have been a pup nose print at the door. 😉. Very much enjoyed the quiet getaway and the bay is very close. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Tina for the very nice review. I enjoyed hosting you and I appreciate your thoughtfulness and leaving the house spotless. I hope to have you back again. Thank you so much!
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and private beach access

Chris was very responsive and answered all questions/concerns quickly. The house was in a great location. I totally understand the cleaning fee and additional dog fee, however my husband and I are very attentive and clean people so it was a bit expensive for us. We did have to buy toilet paper and paper towels as there wasnt any more (we were there 5days) We did not have a problem with that as Chris had lots of other things supplied. My hubby and I did see a few things that could have been cleaner or cleaned more thoroughly. It was not by any means filthy or gross. We really enjoyed being in the house and having acess to Calvert Beach. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for booking with me and I do apologise if we missed something during the cleaning process. We do our best to accommodate early check in request and may have missed something. I do hope to see you back next summer.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tasha H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Could have been better

not sure how this actual property is cause i got a call from the host a week b4 i was supposed to be there and there was another family there cause they lost there home in hurricane so i agreed to switch houses the house i stayed in had been empty for quit some time it had musty abandoned smell to it there was molded food in the fridge dirty dishes in cabniet was not aloud to use fire place couldnt turn heat above 68 was defentily cold in there was just diapponted i got no money back or anything for the switch i didnt say anything about all that but then the host charged me 50 dollars for a parking pass that acidentilly got left in our car i mailed it back and im still waiting on refund
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Tasha, I offered you the opportunity to stay in a lovely house one block from the Bay and took over a dozen pictures and forwarded them to you so you could see how nice the place was. I helped a family in need and you stated you understood. You could have received a full refund without a problem. We have not had any complaints about musty smell in the house you stayed in and only positive feedback from traveling nurses & professionals that stayed. You took the beach parking pass when you left and there is a fee for me to purchase a new one. Sorry, that is stated in the house rules online. Other guest must receive a pass when they come to visit. I still have not received the pass in the mail and the tracking info you provided says it is still en-route. Per VRBO, you will absolutely get your refund when I receive the beach pass. I gave you a good review and do hope you will return for your next visit. I do appreciate you helping out a family that lost their home.
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