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Pool & Yard Retreat | 4BR | 20 Min to Annapolis

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained lawn.
A swimming pool with a brick deck, a wooden fence, and a house with a porch in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A spacious living area with hardwood flooring, a staircase with wooden railings, and a view into the kitchen.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Harwood, MD
  • Place, Thanksgiving Farm Wines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galesville Heritage Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Patuxent River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

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Harwood, MD

What's nearby

  • Thanksgiving Farm Wines - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Galesville Heritage Museum - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Patuxent River - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Old South Country Club - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Renditions Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Bowie State Station - 28 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Thyme - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Bull - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool & Yard Retreat | 4BR | 20 Min to Annapolis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Pool & Yard Retreat | 4BR | 20 Min to Annapolis?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool & Yard Retreat | 4BR | 20 Min to Annapolis on 2 Nov 2026 start from £1,102, 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.

What time is check-in at Pool & Yard Retreat | 4BR | 20 Min to Annapolis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool & Yard Retreat | 4BR | 20 Min to Annapolis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect summer getaway. The pool was clean and a nice size for our group. The beds were super comfortable. Our only complaint was that the charcoal grill wasn't big enough for our group. But the kitchen had all the things we needed so it was easy to pivot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thanks for the feedback, Audrey! We’re glad you enjoyed the pool and found the beds comfortable. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for another getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room to gather, inside , outside, pool area, driveway. This is a house with no compromises, well stocked with pleasant, clean, solid appropriate furniture in every room. Just a couple of comments-gas grill shown in pictures is locked in the garage so a small charcoal grill was provided. Bring back the gas grill. (and a salt n pepper shaker). Enjoy the quiet neighborhood and less congested area of Harwood, MD. Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
when we arrived we were pleased with the layout of the house, the bedrooms on the first floor and the bathrooms were very nice, newly updated I'm sure. We had some issues with the sheets and pillowcases and they were addressed that night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thanks for your feedback, Kathleen. We’re glad you liked the layout and updates, and we appreciate you letting us know about the bedding issues so we could take care of them right away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect floor plan for our girls trip. 3 full baths were very handy. Enough beds for all of us. The only suggestion is that there should be at least one full length mirror.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you, Karen, for the 10/10 and for choosing Vanishing Run Retreat for your girls’ trip! We’re glad the layout and amenities worked well for your group. We’ll definitely take your suggestion for a full-length mirror into consideration. Hope to host you again! — Sarah and the B4K Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property with two other families for our sons’ tournament. The house held everyone well and the pool was great to pass the time in. We utilized the grill and the boys were able to use the field at the nearby high school as well. The only thing that was not ideal was the mini split units in the upstairs did not get very cold so guests sleeping up there were not as cool as those sleeping downstairs with the central air. Overall this was a lovely stay and we all enjoyed this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Autumn! We’re glad you and the other families had a great stay and enjoyed the pool, grill, and nearby field — sounds like the boys made the most of it! We appreciate your feedback about the upstairs mini splits; we’ll definitely look into ways to improve the cooling to make future stays even more comfortable. Thank you again for choosing our home for your sons’ tournament weekend — we’d love to host you all again! Sarah and the B4K Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home in a Nice location

My family and I stayed at South County Poolside Hangout for our son's graduation from the Naval Academy. The home is very clean, in a nice location, the beds are comfortable, the appliances all worked well, and the home had lots of extra items that we could use that we didn't know we would need like a steaming iron, and a flower vase. The only thing I think we couldn't find that we needed were scissors. I agree with the other reviewer that the pictures do not do this house justice. It is very pretty. The weather was not suitable for swimming during our stay, but the pool was cleaned for us and ready to go if we had wanted to use it. I recommend this home for families.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! We’re so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at the South County Poolside Hangout for your son’s Naval Academy graduation — what a wonderful milestone to celebrate together! It’s great to hear the house was clean, comfortable, and had those little extras you found helpful (we love hearing when small touches come in handy). We appreciate your note about the scissors — we’ll be sure to add a pair for future guests. And thank you for your kind words about the home — we agree the photos don’t quite capture its charm, so we love that you felt the same. We wish the weather had cooperated for a swim, but we’re glad the pool was ready just in case. Thank you again for recommending us — we’d love to welcome you and your family back anytime! Sarah and The B4K Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family get away

First off I want to say the house was absolutely beautiful. The pictures does it no Justice. The house was very clean, and well equipped with everything you can think you’ll possibly need. The beds are comfortable, the area is nice, and the land is beautiful. Carolyn was very, very responsive. Everything I messaged her about she responded right back. The only down fall was that I booked the home mainly for the pool, but the pool was dirty due to a storm prior to my stay. Carolyn tried to get someone out to clean it but was unsuccessful due to it being the weekend. I absolutely loved her communication and she was very nice. My family and I will book again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for choosing our home for your family getaway. I'm delighted to hear that you found the house beautiful, clean, and well-equipped, and that you appreciated the comfortable beds and the serene surroundings. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and I'm glad my responsiveness met your expectations. I sincerely apologize for the condition of the pool during your stay. Unfortunately, a storm prior to your arrival impacted the pool's cleanliness, and due to the timing over the weekend, we were unable to secure immediate cleaning services. I understand how important the pool was to your experience, and I'm truly sorry for any disappointment this caused. To prevent similar situations in the future, we're implementing measures to ensure the pool is promptly serviced after any inclement weather, regardless of the day of the week. Your feedback is invaluable, and I appreciate your understanding. I look forward to the opportunity to host you and your family again soon, and I hope to provide an even better experience next time. Sarah and the B4K Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and well set up for gathering and spending time together. Checking in and using the property was easy and communication was mostly great. We realized we were going to be in the area about an hour before check in so I messagedto ask if the property would be available for early check in. The host messaged me right back and said she would check with the cleaning company and let me know if the house was ready. I never got any follow up so we ended up waiting in a parking lot until it was time to check in. No that big of a deal, but this is the one time the communication fell a little short. Walking into the house there was a bit of a musty smell and I suspect it has something to do with having the pool and different people always using the home for vacation stays. We were told the minisplits in the bedrooms upstairs weren't working and they had window units in both of the rooms as a temporary solution. They did okay. The bathroom shower upstairs is very small and I'm certain not usable for all, but a few of us were able to use it and was actually quite pleased with the water pressure. There was a a little complaint from those who showered downstairs that the water pressure was not good, at all. That said, I do not know how much other water was being used in the house during those showers so it's possible there was just too much water running at once. We had 9 women staying together for the weekend. We did overall enjoy our stay- even with all the rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Hi Jillian, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and honest review. We're so glad to hear that the home was clean, well set up, and easy for your group to enjoy time together. It’s great to know check-in was smooth overall and that communication worked well for the most part. I truly apologize for the lapse in follow-up regarding your early check-in request — that’s on us, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ll be reviewing our communication protocols with the cleaning team to ensure we close that loop better in the future. Regarding the minisplits and the musty smell — thank you for your patience with the temporary window units. We're actively working on resolving the HVAC issue permanently and will take a closer look at the scent concerns to make sure guests always walk into a fresh, welcoming space. Thanks also for the notes on the water pressure and upstairs bathroom. Feedback like this helps us make improvements and ensure every stay is even better. Despite the rain, we’re so happy to hear that you and your group enjoyed the weekend together. We'd love the opportunity to host you again! Warm regards, Sarah and the B4K Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place…kitchen and bathrooms were updated nicely and very clean. House was very quiet!!! Overall, excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2026
Don, thank you for staying with us in Harwood and sharing your positive feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back!
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