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- Dryer
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Annapolis, MD
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About the neighborhood
Annapolis
With a stay at this cottage in Annapolis (Cape Saint Claire), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of U.S. Naval Academy and Chesapeake Bay. .This cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Northern Chesapeake Bay and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sandy Point State Park.
What's nearby
- Sandy Point State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
- Sandy Point Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
- Bay Hills Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
- U.S. Naval Academy - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
Getting around
- Odenton Station - 26 min drive
- Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
- Wawa - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn - 10 min drive
- Red Hot & Blue Annapolis - 5 min drive
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Community beach, spring adventures, fun, bookings.
The Firefly Cottage (cute as the bug!) in beautiful Cape St. Claire.
Our cozy cottage sits on a ¼ acre of land for your exclusive use. It is conveniently located 0.4 miles (8 minute walk) from a private community beach located on the Chesapeake Bay. Shops, a grocery store, and restaurants in the Cape are ½ mile away and many more are within a short drive.
- We do not ask you to do chores, that is our job. We just ask you to enjoy the Cottage.
- Let us spoil you and your little dog too! $35 per day per dog, for up to 2 fifty-pound dogs.
-Breakfast included- choice of microwaveable frozen breakfast sandwiches, granola, oatmeal, cereal and milk are always included in your stay.
-Petit mais puissant, small but mighty. See more at Firefly-cottage.com.
- We love to customize each stay. Your gift is a reflection of your choice, if you are celebrating a special occasion we decorate and leave an extra gift for you.
- SAVE- Enjoy a 10% discount for reservations 7 days to 28 days.
- During your stay, you can delight in a short walk to the community beach, relax in the yard with hot tub, lights in the fairy garden, the herb, spices and tomatoes you pick from your private oasis in the back yard. All this and more while saving on your dream vacation.
SLEEPS FIVE: One queen bed, a fold-out queen bed, and a fold-out twin bed can sleep 5 people. After a perfect day at the beach or sightseeing, relax in the inviting living room with an electric fireplace, smart TV, and a table for family dining. Additionally for your convenience, there is a hair dryer, washer/dryer, and ironing board. We can also provide a Pack-n-Play.
SPA AND PRIVATE YARD: Stepping out into the private backyard is a hot tub and two gazebos. 2 bicycles, and helmets are provided. Enjoy comfortable chairs and tables, a barbecue grill, outdoor games, kayaks / life jackets, and a fire pit to make s’Mores.
You may host small family get togethers (10 people or less), but because the cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, music must be turned down by 9pm weeknights and 10pm on weekends.
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-Free parking on site with a 70-foot driveway can accommodate cars, an RV, or boat.
- Electrical vehicle charging is available with a standard 4-prong (240V, 50amp) receptacle and a level 1 (120V, 16amp) charger by the driveway.
- Enjoy the garden with herbs and tomatoes (in season). Fireflies, butterflies and a few fairies and a small dragon grace the yard.
FULLY OUTFITTED: The fully outfitted kitchen has everything your family needs including a coffee bar for a great start to a bright morning, cereal, and milk, in addition to a complimentary gift basket customized to your preferences.
- Washer/dryer, iron and board, hair dryer provided.
- Linens, towels, bath robes provided.
QUIET: Enjoy the quiet, safe, residential neighborhood with beach and restaurants within walking distance. Our cottage is a quick drive to beautiful downtown Annapolis where you can delight in local cuisine, shop quaint boutiques, enjoy a harbor boat cruise, tour historic homes of some of our nation’s founding fathers, traverse a ghost tour or pub crawl, or visit the Naval Academy or St. John’s College.
YEAR ROUND: Annapolis Firefly Cottage of Cape St. Claire is a wonderful place to visit year round- we are centrally located near Annapolis, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, and there are many activities a short walk or drive from our cottage. Our cottage is a quick drive to beautiful downtown Annapolis where you can delight in local cuisine, shop quaint boutiques, enjoy a harbor boat cruise, tour historic homes of some of our nation’s founding fathers, traverse a ghost tour or pub crawl, or visit the Naval Academy or St. John’s College. The hot tub is operational all year round.
- In the Spring, shake off the winter blues as the area puts on its beautiful, spring floral cape. While visiting, you can enjoy Spring Break with your Midshipmen, Commissioning week, the Annapolis Film Festival, the Spring Boat Show, the local Strawberry Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., or celebrate the Naval Academy Graduation where you can watch the Blue Angels fly over while relaxing in the hot tub or just relax and sip coffee in the private backyard that’s surrounded by trees, birds, butterflies and fireflies.
- putting green, inflatable crab and frog pools and octopus sprinkler, lots of fun for for the whole family from toddlers to elder members.
- In the summer, you can enjoy the private community beach, take in a free concert on a Friday nights at the historic mid-18th century Goshen Farm, launch a canoe, kayak ( 2 available) stand-up paddle board launch a boat from nearby public piers, or enjoy one of the many restaurants located in the Cape. Ask to use the four person surrey bike, so much fun!
- The fall brings the return of Midshipmen and Navy Football, the annual Renaissance Faire, the Bay Bridge Run, ghost walks through the streets of historic Annapolis, or take in a museum or aquarium visit in nearby D.C. and Baltimore.
- In the winter, the Annapolis Firefly Cottage is draped in holiday cheer, warm from the electric fireplace and forced air heat. During your stay, you can delight in the holiday boat parade, visit the lights at Sandy Point, beautiful music concerts at the Academy, or take a tour of John Paul Jones Crypt and see the exquisite Naval Academy Chapel. Spent a romantic Valentine’s Day wrapped up for a walk along the beach, enjoying the electric fireplace, and an intimate dinner, attend a St. Patrick’s parade.
Our cozy cottage sits on a ¼ acre of land for your exclusive use. It is conveniently located 0.4 miles (8 minute walk) from a private community beach located on the Chesapeake Bay. Shops, a grocery store, and restaurants in the Cape are ½ mile away and many more are within a short drive.
- We do not ask you to do chores, that is our job. We just ask you to enjoy the Cottage.
- Let us spoil you and your little dog too! $35 per day per dog, for up to 2 fifty-pound dogs.
-Breakfast included- choice of microwaveable frozen breakfast sandwiches, granola, oatmeal, cereal and milk are always included in your stay.
-Petit mais puissant, small but mighty. See more at Firefly-cottage.com.
- We love to customize each stay. Your gift is a reflection of your choice, if you are celebrating a special occasion we decorate and leave an extra gift for you.
- SAVE- Enjoy a 10% discount for reservations 7 days to 28 days.
- During your stay, you can delight in a short walk to the community beach, relax in the yard with hot tub, lights in the fairy garden, the herb, spices and tomatoes you pick from your private oasis in the back yard. All this and more while saving on your dream vacation.
SLEEPS FIVE: One queen bed, a fold-out queen bed, and a fold-out twin bed can sleep 5 people. After a perfect day at the beach or sightseeing, relax in the inviting living room with an electric fireplace, smart TV, and a table for family dining. Additionally for your convenience, there is a hair dryer, washer/dryer, and ironing board. We can also provide a Pack-n-Play.
SPA AND PRIVATE YARD: Stepping out into the private backyard is a hot tub and two gazebos. 2 bicycles, and helmets are provided. Enjoy comfortable chairs and tables, a barbecue grill, outdoor games, kayaks / life jackets, and a fire pit to make s’Mores.
You may host small family get togethers (10 people or less), but because the cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, music must be turned down by 9pm weeknights and 10pm on weekends.
-
-Free parking on site with a 70-foot driveway can accommodate cars, an RV, or boat.
- Electrical vehicle charging is available with a standard 4-prong (240V, 50amp) receptacle and a level 1 (120V, 16amp) charger by the driveway.
- Enjoy the garden with herbs and tomatoes (in season). Fireflies, butterflies and a few fairies and a small dragon grace the yard.
FULLY OUTFITTED: The fully outfitted kitchen has everything your family needs including a coffee bar for a great start to a bright morning, cereal, and milk, in addition to a complimentary gift basket customized to your preferences.
- Washer/dryer, iron and board, hair dryer provided.
- Linens, towels, bath robes provided.
QUIET: Enjoy the quiet, safe, residential neighborhood with beach and restaurants within walking distance. Our cottage is a quick drive to beautiful downtown Annapolis where you can delight in local cuisine, shop quaint boutiques, enjoy a harbor boat cruise, tour historic homes of some of our nation’s founding fathers, traverse a ghost tour or pub crawl, or visit the Naval Academy or St. John’s College.
YEAR ROUND: Annapolis Firefly Cottage of Cape St. Claire is a wonderful place to visit year round- we are centrally located near Annapolis, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, and there are many activities a short walk or drive from our cottage. Our cottage is a quick drive to beautiful downtown Annapolis where you can delight in local cuisine, shop quaint boutiques, enjoy a harbor boat cruise, tour historic homes of some of our nation’s founding fathers, traverse a ghost tour or pub crawl, or visit the Naval Academy or St. John’s College. The hot tub is operational all year round.
- In the Spring, shake off the winter blues as the area puts on its beautiful, spring floral cape. While visiting, you can enjoy Spring Break with your Midshipmen, Commissioning week, the Annapolis Film Festival, the Spring Boat Show, the local Strawberry Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., or celebrate the Naval Academy Graduation where you can watch the Blue Angels fly over while relaxing in the hot tub or just relax and sip coffee in the private backyard that’s surrounded by trees, birds, butterflies and fireflies.
- putting green, inflatable crab and frog pools and octopus sprinkler, lots of fun for for the whole family from toddlers to elder members.
- In the summer, you can enjoy the private community beach, take in a free concert on a Friday nights at the historic mid-18th century Goshen Farm, launch a canoe, kayak ( 2 available) stand-up paddle board launch a boat from nearby public piers, or enjoy one of the many restaurants located in the Cape. Ask to use the four person surrey bike, so much fun!
- The fall brings the return of Midshipmen and Navy Football, the annual Renaissance Faire, the Bay Bridge Run, ghost walks through the streets of historic Annapolis, or take in a museum or aquarium visit in nearby D.C. and Baltimore.
- In the winter, the Annapolis Firefly Cottage is draped in holiday cheer, warm from the electric fireplace and forced air heat. During your stay, you can delight in the holiday boat parade, visit the lights at Sandy Point, beautiful music concerts at the Academy, or take a tour of John Paul Jones Crypt and see the exquisite Naval Academy Chapel. Spent a romantic Valentine’s Day wrapped up for a walk along the beach, enjoying the electric fireplace, and an intimate dinner, attend a St. Patrick’s parade.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Printer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 1 accessible parking space
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Single level property
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe
Location highlights
- In a village
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Bicycles
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Unit size: 652 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Hot tub use is limited to adults. No Children under 5 and those under 14 must have adult supervision. Use of the hot tub is at guest’s risk.
No parties of more 20 attendance and no more than 5 people as overnight guests. Quiet hours after 10pm.. No smoking anything. A fee of $500 enforced
Dogs are allowed, second dog on approval with fees $35 per day per dog. Large yard is not fully fenced. Pet’s are the owners responsibility.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: All damages by pet will be charged to owner.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Family area, be quiet after 10:00 pm. No fireworks
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must be pre approved, extra fees apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must be pre approved, extra fees apply.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR00528