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Cottage on the Bay

Cottage in St. Leonard with kitchen and patio

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Beach
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Matoaka Beach
  • Place, Calvert Cliffs State Park
  • Place, Cove Point Lighthouse

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage on the Bay

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. This beach cottage is in walking distance or a short drive to three private beaches in our community. We provide a parking pass to two of the beaches (one has no parking available).

1 hour from DC/Joint Base Andrews /Annapolis. 45 minutes from Waldorf. 15 minutes from Solomons Island and Prince Frederick

Updated pictures 7/3/2023.

The cottage sits on a hill (there are steps and a grassy hill to access the front or back doors). It has 2 bedrooms with one with queen size bed 43 inch smart TV, and one with bunk beds (twin and full size bed) with a 43 inch smart TV and a spacious bathroom with tub. The living room has a 55 inch smart TV, couch, two chairs, pellet stove. The fully stocked kitchen has spices, cookware, fiesta-ware dishes, dishwasher and offers a 4 chair seating dining table. There is a washer/dryer combo (all in one- it washes and dries in the same machine) available, please note: a wash/dry cycle will take 3-4 hours total. Laundry detergent is not provided. For more space information: click each picture.

Coffee, teas, spices and olive oil are provided.

Shared spaces and items: parking pad (this is a tight fit…two large vehicles will not fit best suited for mid size to compact additional parking can be provided a block away from the property) , fire pit area/back yard, two kayaks and two paddle boards are available for use and are shared with Studio on the Bay guests.

Also, if you need more room we can arrange to combine Studio on the Bay with the Cottage for a discounted rate (if not currently booked/rented).

Please see our other locations: “Studio on the Bay” in Saint Leonard Md or “Cabin in the Woods” in Oakland Md.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Upon checking out please place all sheets and towels in the hamper and have any dishes washed.
Return HVAC to 76 in summer (AC) and 68 in winter (heat).
Trash receptacle is a BLUE Amber’s can on the left side of the parking pad.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Leonard

St. Leonard is home to this cottage. CalvART Gallery and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Flag Harbor Marina and Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery. R&J's PlayPark and Calvert Marine Museum are also worth visiting.
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Saint Leonard, MD

What's nearby

  • Flag Ponds Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Matoaka Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Cove Point Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 24.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vera's White Sands Beach Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gateway Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Produce Stand - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Bay located?

Situated in St. Leonard, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay, Flag Ponds Nature Park and Flag Harbor Marina. Long Beach and Northern Chesapeake Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

k w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit! The cottage was exceptionally equipped with towels, kitchen, beach chairs, wood for the fire pit, ect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just know what to expect.

This property has some good qualities. For one, it is right on the water, and you have access to three small beaches and good fishing. It was nice to wake up and drink coffee next to the waves. The house was stocked and seemed to have everything we could’ve needed. However, for us, the negatives far outweighed the positives here. Most significantly to me, the property did not mention that the outdoor amenities - the fire pit, grills, and boats - are shared between you and the adjoining property. The adjoining property is actually a studio garage in the same yard. The fire pit sits directly in front of the other “apartment,” so you will stare directly into the other home should you sit out at night. In fact, this house has little to no privacy at all. If privacy is important to you, you will not enjoy this property - at either sides, you stare directly into the windows (and sometimes the eyes) of neighbors. The house was also grubby. There were dirty dishes in the dishwasher; the knob falls off the shower every time you turn it on. The washer/dryer combo works so inefficiently that it’s not worth your time to use it at all (that is, if you figure out how to use the machine via YouTube, as per the owners’ instructions). Yet, the owners were kind and responsive when I reached out to them upon arrival. They even updated their listings to address some of the aforementioned issues. Just know what to expect at this location, and be willing to relinquish your privacy and perhaps some
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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