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Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Leonard with a water park

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Priceless! Early birds check out the sun rise along the Bay.
One mile of sandy beach in a private community along the Chesapeake Bay.
Beach combing anyone? You never know what you will find here.
This cozy cottage was moved from Fort Meade Military base 45 years ago.
charcoal and gas grill-grilling accessories included

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St Leonard, MD
  • Place, Flag Harbor Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Flag Ponds Nature Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Matoaka Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway

Warm days and cool nights are perfect for a romantic Autumn getaway or family fun weekend touring pumpkin farms, mazes, wineries, indulging in local pastries and of course sourdough bread and fresh seafood. Oyster season has begun!
Come enjoy our private community beach with one mile of shoreline, sandy beach and the Chesapeake Bay. Walk or drive to this hidden gem for sun and sand.
This single level house is comfy and cozy with everything you need to relax and take in the fresh air. Breathtaking morning sunrises to start your day off and stroll the quiet beach to get your morning cardio in. Relax in the evening with a glass of wine, cozy fire pit and star gazing on a clear evening sky.

This relaxing cottage is very well stocked for your beach retreat includes a patio and deck with two grills, beach chairs, cooler, beach wagon, towels, toys, corn hole, umbrella, sun shade, hammock and more. We provide coffee for the 12 cup coffee maker, coffee filters, teas, cooking spices, oil, children's utensils and dishes, linens and toiletries to get you started on a fabulous vacay!

The local area has great hiking trails, wineries, breweries, antique shops and more! A great place to stay for work vacationers, small family or romantic getaway. St. Leonard is an hour south of Washington DC, Annapolis, Virginia and a few hours from PA. Enjoy the quiet beach and avoid the stress of Eastern Shore traffic! Come visit and check out the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. 1 mile of beach is hard to come by. Guests are to obey all posted beach rules and must display beach parking pass we provide.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please ask about high chair and pack n play
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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
Deposit will not be returned if smoking or pets
Please inform host total number in your group including children and their ages. Please read house rules and house manual.
No smoking of any kind indoors. Leave house tidy as you found it. No crypto/mining or commercial/home business.
Return beach parking pass/hang tag to house manual. Lost Beach pass is $75.00 Guest must read and obey posted beach rules.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Leonard

Located in St. Leonard, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and Calvert Cliffs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include R&J's PlayPark and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Leonard, MD

What's nearby

  • Flag Harbor Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flag Ponds Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Matoaka Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 32 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Maryland International Raceway - 49 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vera's White Sands Beach Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gateway Restaurant & Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Produce Stand - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cedar Cottage-Autumn Beach Getaway located?

This family-friendly St. Leonard holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Flag Harbor Marina, Chesapeake Bay and Flag Ponds Nature Park. Long Beach and Matoaka Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey E.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time! The property was beautiful, and Chris was a great host. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Lake Placid, NY

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

Amazing location, cozy cottage!

Chris was amazing to rent from. Her cottage was perfect for our short trip to the area. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Great time on the beach

We had fun on the beach and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan k.

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

Solomons Island trip

We had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Birthday Getaway

It was very pleasant and comfortable. The owner wanted us to enjoy our stay. Great location and lovely beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Cozy Cabin. The host was responsive and helped make our stay wonderful. It was very comfortable and at a good location. It was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Wonderful stay!

The owner, Chris, is so welcoming and helpful. The cottage is very well stocked with beach items, toiletries, kitchen staples, games, etc. The house is very comfortable and well decorated. We loved the location and the community beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve n.

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

Peaceful

A quiet getaway in an area with very welcoming people. Captain Smith’s made us a fantastic carrot cake and even walked with me to the door and introduced the family. Great place to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave F., Plano, USA

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

Great location for exploring the area

Really enjoyed the home. Chris was easy to work with and the home was exactly as shown. Added bonus of it being stocked more than an average home with teas, coffee, spices, cooking supplies and toiletries. Quick waking distance to the beach and well located to explore Southern Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashli G., Millerstown, PA

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

Cozy cottage

This was our second time staying. We absolutely love the area. It's perfect for a young family and not having the hustle and bustle of Ocean City. Kris is a wonderful host and gave us many recommendations of things to do in the area with kids. The Calvert Marine Museum has become one of our favorite things to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashli G., Millerstown, PA

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

Cozy cottage

My family of 4 loved spending the week here. The area is wonderful. Great for a family with small children. The cottage had everything that we needed for the week. My children loved the little play area. They felt special when they saw it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

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

Great place to recharge after the lockdown.

Clean quiet well equipped with everything . Host was very fast with responding to any questions . Very family oriented. 😎
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Enjoy with or without the Sun

This property is charming, very well done. We enjoyed our time. Everything you need to cook a wonderful meal is available. Conveniently located to the store and beach. The owner don’t leave any stone unturned when it came to making sure all questions were answered either in the binder or little notes all around the house. She has worked hard to make this wonderful. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

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

Lovely property, great host

The house was spotlessly clean, very pretty and decorated in a sunny beachy style. It's located in a quiet neighborhood, and only a short walk (a block or so down the road and around the corner) to the community's private beaches. We found a dozen shark teeth while walking along the beach during our stay. It's also very convenient to shopping and visiting other sites in the area like Calvert Cliffs park, Solomons and Cove Point. The host was very responsive and even went out of her way to mail us a favorite old blanket we left behind on checkout. We were very pleased with our stay, had a lot of fun and highly recommend the property and our host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Nice

Great location. House was clean and well equipped. Only negative was the living room furniture. Couch had a board in between cushions for support. Really couldn’t sit on it comfortable and only one other chair in room. Otherwise great place and super communication with owner
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin M.

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

Great family vacation

The property was private and relaxing well out of the way of hustle and bustle of the town. A community beach just down the street and other beaches near and a bit farther, some free some you have to pay to get into but both are very much worth it. We used the grill for dinner every night and although we didnt get to go south to solomon islands we stayed North and enjoyed calvert cliffs state park beach (its a hike to get there but gorgeous and so worth it), North Beach (a pay to get in beach but absolutely family oriented and well worth the fees), and we found a homemade ice cream shop, Mrs. Moo's, that did more than ice cream and was the best Ive ever had!!! The bathroom, kitchen and bedrooms were clean and the house was welcoming and wonderful!!! This maybe a back next year to see more type of place for our family!!! I enjoyed every moment watching our boys experience the ocean for the first time and I am glad we didnt do it at ocean city or Virginia beach, this was more personal some how, not packed like sardines on the sand or huge beaches qhere they could get lost. Small and intimate places where they could boogie board on the small waves and go out into the ocean with this helicopter mom being anxious!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine D.

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

Modest retreat in quiet beach community

We had a very relaxing stay at Chris' cozy cottage. It is a modest, clean home in a quiet residential community close to a nice community beach. We enjoyed meals and hanging out on the deck, which feels relatively private because it is elevated from the road, there is little traffic and the vegetation provides some cover. Access to the beaches is only a short walk or drive away and the beaches were not very crowded as they are only open to community members. The kitchen is slightly dated but well equipped and had all we needed. Chris is very helpful and quick to respond. We enjoyed the local farm stands, hiking in lovely natural areas, antiquing and the waterfront.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Gotta love hickory trees

Well to start off it is definitely a cozy cottage with 2 bedrooms, fully stocked kitchen ( of course minus the food) with a patio right outside of it. A large laundry room (with all the beach items) 1 bathroom, cozy living room with lots of TV programs options to watch. Loved being able to go outside on the deck in the mornings with my coffee, we were there in November so the hickory nuts are falling everywhere.. which is kinda loud on the metal roof.. but she had a box fan for us to use so we didn't hear them at night..All of the cute items in and out of the cottage are so adorable.. Chris is a very pleasant lady to work with..I would definitely like to rent this place again, when I could enjoy all the summer fun things she offers. Oh if you have small children she has a lot of toys and games that they would enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

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

Best equipped rental home we've stayed in!

We had a wonderful stay. Chris has thought of everything to make the stay even more enjoyable; everything we needed for the beach was provided, even toys for our four year old. The beds were comfy and the house was clean. The kitchen was well-stocked too. We have stayed in lots of rental homes in many different countries and this one is now our favorite. We had fun looking for fossils at the beach and hope to make Chris' cottage a regular getaway for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

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

Relaxing getaway

House was clean and comfortable. Just as described. Bed was so comfortable. Best sleep in a long time. The neighborhood was so quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie F., Columbus Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Best beach in MD

We had a nice time and the property was well equipped. Management was communicative and helpful. The private beach was worth the price alone. The only drawback was a 90 dollar cleaning fee we were suprised by upon arrival. This is listed in the house rules but is not clearly stated. It is difficult to prove cash payment and I am not accustomed to paying hosts cash for anything beyond tipping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shanea R.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the cozy cottage and enjoyed hunting for sharks teeth at the beach. Cartagena was well stocked, clean, beds are comfortable - it was all around great for relaxation and family fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

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

Cozy place to stay

It’s a nice quiet neighborhood and the property manager is super helpful. Anytime I needed anything I just messaged her and she responded right away
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodney T.

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

Great place to stay!

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Good getting away....

Enjoy the kayaking, private beach, and relaxing while not far from great seafood and winery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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I love to travel, host new guest and meet people from all walks of life. I'm very much an outdoor person and enjoy kayaking, hiking, biking, rv-ing, beaching and spending time with family and friends. I lived in Hawaii for many years and loved the different islands, the culture and beauty. Now that I'm back on the East coast I'm loving the four seasons. Living along the Chesapeake Bay is a blessing and spending time here during each season is so much fun. The area is beautiful, peaceful, and the seafood from the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River is incredible.

Why they chose this property

This cute cedar cottage is cozy, comfortable and a short walk to the beach. The patio and deck are a nice way to listen to nature, enjoy fresh air, and cook on the two grills after a fun day at the beach. In the evening, fire up the chiminea fire pit and roast marsh mellows....how yummy,
The original hardwood floors really make the house so cozy, charming and rustic. The decor is very cool and calming. We've been told the beds are comfortable and provide a great nights sleep.
I want guest to have a relaxing stay and enjoy making new memories with family and friends. We provide quite a bit, so you can focus on all the fun things you want to do and spend less time packing.

What makes this property unique

Why stay in a hotel when you can have a clean, sanitized and disinfected comfy home away from home experience. An awesome waterfront community with one mile of sandy beach. Peaceful and quiet! Even the deer love it here; watch them walk through the yard. The deck and patio are a great outdoor space to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon beverage, or grill out with friends and family.

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