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The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek
Living and Dining Rooms
Country Kitchen
Queen Bedroom
Double Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Maryland Quiet Waters Park
  • Place, U.S. Naval Academy
  • Place, Annapolis City Dock
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek

The minute you step into our charming waterfront cottage you will feel right at home!

Situated on Harness Creek, in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Yellow Cottage is a great place to 'get away from it all'. Recently renovated, our historic cottage has all of the modern day comforts to make your stay enjoyable. With the original heart pine floors and a huge farm sink in the kitchen, we have retained the feeling of a true waterfront cottage.

A cheerful country kitchen greets you as you enter the front door. If it's just a cup of tea you want or something more elaborate, the kitchen has it all. Beyond the kitchen is a sunny combination dining and living room area. Two oversize comfy chairs face the water in the sitting area where you can read or relax with a glass of wine.

With the two bedrooms, the cottage sleeps four guests in either a queen or full sized bed. A sleep sofa in the living room can sleep additional guests.

During the summer months enjoy life on the creek! Bring your fishing rod and cast from the pier or try your hand at catching some local crabs. Kayaks and paddle boards are included for your enjoyment. Visit us during the fall and watch the leaves change across the creek from your Adirondack chair each morning. Or settle in for a cozy winter weekend at the cottage with a good book and some hot chocolate!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Annapolis

Located in Hillsmere, a neighbourhood in Annapolis, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and Ballet Theater of Maryland are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay Bridge Market Place Shopping Center and Annapolis Harbor Center Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium or Tose Family Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Annapolis, MD

What's nearby

  • Maryland Quiet Waters Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Annapolis Harbor Center Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • U.S. Naval Academy - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Annapolis City Dock - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Odenton Station - 24 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Hearts Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ledo Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek located?

Located in Hillsmere, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Great Frogs Winery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wild Bird Center and St John's College. Kunta Kinte–Alex Haley Memorial and Spa Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely property in the perfect location! We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with special attention to detail that provides the comfort of home. Peaceful and comfortable- can’t wait to return! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

June trip

It was great. Perfect location for us. Scenic and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Enjoyable Getaway

My wife and I had a wonderful time staying at the Yellow Cottage. The location is peaceful but still close enough to everything you would want to do. Owner is very friendly and available if needed. Would highly recommend if you are planning a stay in Annapolis. Would easily consider staying again if coming back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

The Magical Yellow Cottage

Our family of three adored staying in this beautiful, sweet cottage. Charming decorations, amazing location in the Chesapeake basin, and a very well appointed home made our first time to the area a very memorable and relaxing trip. Just what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Annapolis

Though the cottage is in a neighborhood, it was easy to get to any area of Annapolis. It was peaceful and quiet and relaxing. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy J.

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

Amazing!!

When we walked in it felt so cozy. Love that it has beautiful views of the water. So nice to be out in the country area yet minutes from downtown Annapolis. The 50th high school reunion was awesome! Thank you Rhonda for a wonderful stay 💕Dottie and Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Perfect

Better than described and just perfectly quaint and welcoming. Gorgeous neighborhood with lots of walking, including short walk to great frogs winery. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Renee H.

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

Convenient to everywhere

Cute cottage. Room to spread out. Well-appointed. Beautiful view of creek. Sunny/bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Adorable cottage

We loved our time here! The cottage is very cute, comfortable, and had everything we needed. It’s a short 10 minute drive to the harbor or historic area, but we also enjoyed just hanging out at the house— the grounds are lovely! Rhonda’s communication was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenobia C.

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

Wonderful house in convenient location

The house is very cute with many farmhouse themes. Rhonda was very accommodating of our requests and was available. This cottage was perfect for our needs and comfortable. I will definitely try to book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes C.

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

A wonderful place to relax and regenerate!

The Yellow Cottage is in a beautiful neighborhood, on the water and convenient to all of Annapolis attractions. Access to several state parks is convenient and we enjoyed a different scenic hike every day. We look forward to returning so that we can enjoy some of the offered water sports. The cottage is stylishly quaint with a peaceful ambiance!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

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

Adorable Cottage! Perfect Visit!

We had a beautiful and restful stay while our daughter attended a summer provram at the Naval Academy. Rhonda was so helpful and kind with lots of good suggestions. Her gardens are amazing and the cottage was comfortable and well stocked. . The only suggestion is to bring beach shoes if you want to swim or kayak-very slippery by dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Just what we needed

We had a family wedding and the yellow cottage was just what we needed. Mornings drinking coffee while sitting in adirondack chairs watching kayaks and paddle boards drift by on the river and close enough to where we needed to be in the evening. Would definitely look at staying in the yellow house next time we are in Annapolis.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Charming and centrally located

Harness creek cottage was immaculate. Rhonda supplied us withsome starbucks for us to enjoy and all the basic necessities. Coffee pot, microwave, dishes and some spices. I particularly enjoyed a big ol’ bowl of grits. She had laundry down in the basement and a grill. The cottage had plenty of space for my family of three. There is a water view from the back porch. Down the hill Rhonda had kayaks and stand up paddle boards for us to use. We had a blast paddling around the water. Harness creek is very centrally located. Just a 30-45 minute drive to Washington DC and Baltimore. Downtown Annapolis was just minutes away. I would stay at Harness Creek again in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and really enjoyed the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood. Host was accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent little yellow cottage for sure! So quaint and quiet and charming property. Very homey and comfortable. We have stayed at the cottage actually 10 years ago when my son attended the Naval Academy and have very fond memories of our stay.Host Rhonda is the best and so accommodating.Would give 10 stars if possible!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage on the water in a beautiful neighborhood, with great support. It doesn't get any better. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren m.

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

Very comfortable place

Love the decor, the comfort and vibe of the place. Wish I had stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rhonda was a wonderful host and was SO accommodating to our needs. The kitchen has everything you need to make meals, and even has a few spices and seasonings to use. The kayaks and paddle boards were a hit and the view of the water is beautiful.Thank you for a wonderful stay, Rhonda. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage , clean , cozy, comfy bed and the view was great .Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at The Yellow Cottage on Harness Creek! It was so clean and well appointed! The fresh flower touch was truly appreciated. The kitchen sink reminded me of my grandmother's, I felt at home...Our son and his family live 5 minutes away, so we will definitely return!Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Charming cottage

Easy checkin/checkout. Cute cottage. Scenic and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

denise c.

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

Relaxing in Annapolis

This was a great place to relax, have time to disconnect, and time to enjoy the company of my good friend. Loved the location and walked to the winery for a fabulous afternoon picnic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Kaplan

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