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Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway!

Your view of the West river from the porch.

Microwave, toaster oven, coffee makers. Limited kitchen - no stove

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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Water view

Explore the area

Galesville, MD

Galesville Heritage Museum
‪3 min walk‬
Annapolis City Dock
‪28 min drive‬
U.S. Naval Academy
‪29 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway!

Our comfortable and relaxing studio is a quiet retreat with a fantastic view while still only a 30 minute drive to Annapolis, and an hour drive to Washington DC or Baltimore. Situated in a charming waterfront and sailing community, this separate and private unit has: parking, 1 bath, queen bed, kitchen(limited), high speed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker. Wake up to the cluck cluck of our four resident chickens who are tucked away in their attractive coop.

Sit on the porch and take in the serene view of the West River or take a leisurely 15 minute walk to two waterfront restaurants, Pirate's Cove or Stan and Joe's Riverside. Watch the boats go by and the sun set over the beautiful West River while dining out.

Property manager

Pam

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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Water view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Place used towels in the shower

Tie up the trash

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

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 deadlock

About the area

Galesville

Galesville is home to this apartment. Captain Avery Museum and The Kunta Kinte Alex Haley Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Franklin Point State Park. Wild Bird Center and Annapolis Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galesville, MD

What's nearby

Galesville Heritage Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Shadyside Park - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 27 min drive - 29.2 km
Annapolis City Dock - 28 min drive - 30.6 km
U.S. Naval Academy - 29 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

Bowie State Station - 35 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pirates Cove Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Skippers Pier - ‬14 min drive
‪Happy Harbor Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Petie Greens - ‬14 min drive
‪The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway! located?

Situated in Galesville, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Galesville Heritage Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sand Point Marsh and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Franklin Point State Park and Thanksgiving Farm Wines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

2 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful cottage in beautiful location

Cute nautical themed cottage on banks of the river. Pam thought of everything, making our stay so pleasant and relaxing. Its in an incredible location, right down the street from the Galesville wharf and restaurants. Its also a quick drive from Annapolis marina, and there are so many lovely hikes to do nearby. The cottage is on a quiet street, and has many windows which let in lots of sunlight. And it looks just like the pictures! For a relaxing gettaway, this is the place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark N.

26 May, 2025

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

Great communication

Our plans changed last minute and Pam was extremely accommodating. Very thankful for her flexibility

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmitt P.

5 Nov, 2024

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

Waterfront stay

Well decorated and comfortable stay. Very quiet and great place to sit and enjoy the sunrise/sunset.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

15 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful waterfront views

Very nice. Could use more space to unpack luggage. Lovely decorations.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS M.

13 Aug, 2023

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

The best waterfront in Galesvil!

Very quiet ready access to surrounding areas only 20 mins from the Yard!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

10 Aug, 2022

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

Galesville cottage charm and comfort

The cottage was all it was advertised to be and MORE.Our host Pam provided some very special touches. Very much looking forward to another visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

EK P.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Darling little cottage

Studio with plenty of space for one. Nicely decorated, ample supplies. Petite front porch to watch the river from. Pam was friendly and welcoming, and I will certainly happily stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

24 May, 2023

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

Lovely cottage in quiet waterfront town

Unit is attached to owners detached garage. Lovely quiet setting with water view (property not on the water). Clean, tasteful nautical decor. Note that other than electric baseboard in bathroom, unit not heated, so can be chilly early or late in season. There is an AC.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

17 Oct, 2022

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

Perfect Cottage - Cute, Cozy, Clean and Peaceful!

The cottage is decorated just like the pictures show in the advertisement. It's super cute, clean, and cozy. The linens and amenities added to the perfect stay also - coffee maker, coffee, toiletries, extra towels, mints, blue-tooth speaker... We enjoyed coffee on the porch every morning and a cocktail in the evening, looking out at the water. The chickens were fun to watch. They are in a coop and were very quiet. (No rooster.) The owner responded to messages quickly. She even called to verify some information. The check-in and check-out details were provided prior to our visit and made the whole process seamless. This was a perfect location for our getaway! I grew up in the area and wanted to be close to family and a wedding venue. We enjoyed lunch at Stan and Joe's and dinner at Pirates Cove. Both are right on the water in Galesville, just 2 minutes from the cottage. I would highly recommend this cottage and plan to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity V.

26 May, 2025

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

Serene and peaceful

I highly recommend this quaint place on the water for a weekend retreat! It was charming and peaceful with excellent nature and water views.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

14 May, 2025

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

Tranquil

I loved staying at this quaint, peaceful studio apartment. Host was helpful and friendly. Great restaurants within walking distance. I already miss my morning cup of coffee on the porch looking out at the bay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

13 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Gorgeous setting right near waters edge with sailboats on moorings, in a park like setting. Cozy studio, with charming nautical decor.very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Weekend in Galesville

The house was very clean and just like it looked in the pictures. Pamela was super nice and very helpful the whole time. Definitely a great trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

13 Sept, 2022

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

Quiet Studio in Galesville

Quiet and pleasant. My only wish would be more internet bandwidth.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy G.

24 Feb, 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway

I was not expecting this place to be a part of the garage. The driveway is long and narrow. It is very close to the main house. Difficult to drive to and from the place. For this reason, I would not rent again along with owner asking me to take the trash out. No dishwasher and you are expected to wash dishes before you leave. Wine glasses provided are plastic so if you expect glass bring your own. Place is pretty basic. Bed is small (full size) but pretty comfortable. The Best part of the trip was going to the restaurant, Pirate's Cove every day. Great food and service.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

8 Dec, 2021

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

lovely setting

Very nice, clean studio, as advertised. Serene, quiet location near the river. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Venecia W., Washington ,DC

5 Dec, 2021

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

Quaint studio cottage

An off the road location, great for a quick getaway , nice and cozy cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

15 Nov, 2021

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

Waterview is lovely

We are so glad to have found this perfect studio near our boatyard. It's perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

heather b.

11 Oct, 2021

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

Great Getaway

My husband and I had a great mini getaway at this lovely property! We couldn't have asked for more.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Worthington OH

6 Oct, 2021

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

Perfect!

This was a perfect place for a weekend getaway. The cottage is lovely, and it is located on a beautiful site on the banks of a scenic river. It was exceptionally clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blaine/Bernard A.

2 Oct, 2021

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

Beautiful, Quiet, Clean

We loved our stay at the cottage, and our visit to the Annapolis area where my father and I grew up. It was the last piece of the puzzle for my father, as he passed just 9 days after returning home. I am so glad I got him down there one last time. If Pat would text me at 1-709-689-3352, I would appreciate it, since I lost her cell number. My father will never go back, but I certainly will, maybe sooner than later.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

28 Sept, 2021

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

Galesville cottage

We had a very good time. Quite location, peaceful scenery, central to visiting nearby attractions like Annapolis and DC. Close enough to walk down to the water/dock for dinner in the evenings.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

20 Sept, 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a perfect getaway at this property. Clean and welcoming as described. We used this as our base and traveled to Annapolis one day and St Michaels another day. Only regret is that we did not take more time to relax and enjoy the scenic quiet porch . Definitely would recommend this property to friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Sept, 2021

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

Fantastic and relaxing cottage on the water

Clean, perfectly appointed with chocolates on the pillows and beverages in the refrigerator! Everything you may need or might have forgotten to bring, is right there for you. The perfect getaway if you are looking for relaxation in a beautiful water view setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blaine/Bernard A.

7 Sept, 2021

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

Late August - Early September

Property is in a beautiful peaceful location with a view of the West River. The cottage is very nice and is easily accessed with no steps. Just 20 minutes from Annapolis. The owner pays close attention to your needs. We love it here.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Pam

I am an avid sailor and swimmer who loves nature, the water, travel and adventure. I have lived in Galesville for 25 years and enjoy the sailing community and racing in Annapolis and Galesville.