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Cottage on the Bay

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Beach
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint Leonard, MD
  • Place, Flag Ponds Nature Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flag Harbor Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Matoaka Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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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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

Property # 3317855vb
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. Fox Run Center and First Colony Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary. R&J's PlayPark and Kocen Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Saint Leonard, MD

What's nearby

  • Flag Ponds Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flag Harbor Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Matoaka Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 45 min drive - 44.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Linda's Produce Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vera's White Sands Beach Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Adam's The Place For Ribs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on the Bay?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on the Bay on 13 Jun 2026 start from £121, 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 at Cottage on the Bay?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Northern Chesapeake Bay and Long Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Victoria, we were prepared for the review about our listing mistake. We did contact VRBO about the import discrepancy. However, the remarks about our property being gruby is false. As you stated in your message to us post check in: “Thank you. We have arrived and are all checked in. The house is beautiful and clean. However, we are incredibly disappointed that the listing did not make clear that we would share the fire pit, the grill, and the boats with the couple in the garage. Moreover, I have no idea how two cars fit on that parking pad. I had to move to the street just to unload my cooler. “ Never once did you mention any other discrepancies other than the shared spaces and the parking pad (which as soon as you mentioned this we reached out to our other guests and arranged alternative parking for them). Thank you for mentioning that I have now added a picture of two cars parked perfectly into the space (large and small SUVs). The privacy, that’s on you. Entire outdoor photos were posted in June and noted that the interior would be updated July 3rd. You booked July 22nd. The shower knob is the first we heard and there was 5 guests before your stay and 5 after your stay. Other than the weekend you stayed I have personally cleaned the property and it’s never fallen off. We will make sure to check on it today. Please note this is a Chesapeake Bay beach community the lots are small. All lots are small, our property (to include Studio on the Bay) sits on 6 of them. As hosts that want to share our community and it’s amazingness of a peaceful get away from the city, our main goal is ensuring the happiness and quality of our guests stay. As mentioned before (and in your review) we attempted to work with you to ensure a nice stay, noted your concerns and updated/fixed them immediately. Communication goes both ways, what we don’t know we can’t fix. Had you mentioned any of the other items we’d have sent a handyman to the house or the cleaning service back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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Hosted by Joe Tompkins

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