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Historic Charm, Modern Comfort

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A stone building with a wooden balcony.
A dining area with a stone wall, wooden chairs, a round table, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a red headboard, and a chair.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A patterned rug covers the floor, and a small table with a lamp is in the corner. A mirror hangs on the wall, and a door leads to another room.
A stone building with a window and a flag.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Patapsco River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ellicott City, MD
  • Place, Patapsco River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, B&O Railroad Station Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second Bdroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor bathiom

Toilet

Main upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Ellicott City, MD

What's nearby

  • Patapsco River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • B&O Railroad Station Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Howard County Welcome Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Patapsco Valley State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Halethorpe Station - 11 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tea Horse Sichuan Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪UMI Sushi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Phoenix Upper Main - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Charm, Modern Comfort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Charm, Modern Comfort?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Charm, Modern Comfort on 22 Feb, 2027 start from S$932, 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 Historic Charm, Modern Comfort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Charm, Modern Comfort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Charm, Modern Comfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Charm, Modern Comfort located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Patapsco River and Howard County Welcome Center. Patapsco Valley State Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cozy house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house with easy access, pet friendly and extremely clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great quiet location in Ellicott City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the quaint old house and its view of trees and the river across the street. Note that the street is right in front of the house but it quiets down at night. The side and small backyard are fenced in so our dog was able to roam unleashed which she was very happy about. Supplies for bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen were plentiful and the soaking tub was picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of character. Karen is super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our brief but snowy stay. The yard was perfect for our small dogs and the location really convenient The historic charm of this place won my heart! The views and the granite walls were amazing! We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommending this home to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Stay

This location is ideal for accessing downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a funeral and this place worked well for us. The location was great and the property was pet friendly. The owner was very responsive to questions. The property is charming and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and you can feel the history when you walk in. It’s very close to Ellicott City which has so much to do.The house was clean, check-in/out was easy. The host provides books and board games. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to feel part of the history of ElOld Can walk to downtown tes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay

Wonderful place to stay, cozy house to stay in and walking distance in to town. Will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We could not be happier with stay at this lovely home! We love visiting historic Ellicott City and will definitely be back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quaint property within walking distance of Ellicott City

Stayed here for a week over Thanksgiving. Such a cool place!! Had everything we needed and lots of history!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

charming, well-located

Excellent communication and accommodated our needs, including pets. Very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Wonderful guest. Any host would be happy to have Liza and her group. The door is always open if she would like to return down the line. Thanks for choosing to stay at the Mello-Ray River House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very nice house in a Convention’s location near old Ellicott City. Very comfortable. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
Wonderful guest. Any host would be happy to have Barbara and her group. The door is always open if she would like to return down the line. Thanks for choosing to stay at the Mello-Ray River House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

living history

We were there for a family event. Our host was gracious and accommodating. the property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Love the property and the eclectic atmosphere this 1875 home brings. Quick walk downtown to enjoy the holiday lights, shops and restaurants. Would stay here again for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet weekend

Thisbwas exactly how it is listed. Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint historic home in great location

This is our second time staying at this cute historic house. The property is comfortable and relaxing and very clean. We enjoyed sitting out in the evening in the side yard to recharge after spending the day sightseeing with local friends and family. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is the most beautiful and well-appointed rental we have ever had. I wish the weather had cooperated so we could have fully enjoyed the wonderful yard and the amazing river across the street. We will be going back, hopefully many times. It gave us the peace and quiet we so badly needed. What the owner has done to modernize a piece of history, without removing any of its historic vitality is amazing and so appreciated. It is minutes walk from historic Ellicott City, across the street from the river, and the yard is so private, due to the landscape, you feel at peace and secluded with your guests. Parking is a breeze right next to the house. and the sheets were so soft!This house is a gift to those that chose to stay. If you want to stay in history, without loss of the modern this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun historic home in perfect location!

We stayed for two nights while researching the area for a possible move. It is a wonderful historic home with tons of character! It is right on the main road, but unlike others who complained about the noise we found the occasional passing vehicle very easy to tune out. The place was extremely well equipped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for spending a weekend in Ellicott City

Very short drive to downtown Ellicott City (you can also walk but there's no sidewalk and it's a little harrowing with cars flying past you). Really cool old house built into the surrounding rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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