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Waterfront Sanctuary only 50 Min. From DC/Balt.

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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Shady Side, MD
  • Place, Shadyside Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Captain Avery Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Naval Academy
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shady Side

With a stay at this vacation home in Shady Side, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Shadyside Park and Captain Avery Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from U.S. Naval Academy and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Franklin Point State Park.

What's nearby

  • Shadyside Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Captain Avery Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 34 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • U.S. Naval Academy - 35 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Annapolis City Dock - 37 min drive - 26.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bowie State Station - 45 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Bull - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - Post 226 - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wharf 38 - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Sanctuary only 50 Min. From DC/Balt.

New listing on VRBO!! Please see other sites for 50+ reviews on this property.

New full home renovation with gourmet kitchen, wide open floor plan, multiple guests rooms, and a bunk room that accommodates 12. An inviting space that welcomes any couple or a large extended family. This home sits with only three other homes on a private peninsula and has water access on both sides. It is conveniently located less than an hour from DC and Baltimore on the west coast of the Bay (no need to cross the Bay Bridge).

Enjoy the 2nd floor primary bedroom, and first floor great room, each with a view across a one mile stretch of the West River at the mouth of the Bay that is met by undeveloped Smithsonian land, and views of sunrises and sunsets to remember for a lifetime.

The 2nd floor bunk room, and first floor front guest room, each look out to a lawn ideal for corn hole and kart wheels, and which touches the waters edge where there are kayaks and paddle boards, dock for endless hours of fishing, and a private elevated deck which offers a fire pit for cooler evenings as you watch the sunset.

The inside of this inviting home has comfortable touches that welcome you from the minute you enter through the front door. Soft whites and warm wood throughout the home provide a clean, yet cozy aesthetic. The first floor has a private guest room with a queen bed, a full bath, a large mud room space to accommodate every garment and all your gear. The balance of this generous first floor is consumed by a wide open floor plan and windows to bring the view and light into this inclusive yet plentiful space which contains a gourmet kitchen, complete with an Aga stove with induction cook top, coffee maker, microwave, french door refrigerator/freezer and more cabinet space than could ever be fully utilized. Immediately opposing this kitchen space is a dining room table which accommodates 8 and room for multiple high chairs and additional seating. The entire front end of this first floor is a great room embraced by windows on all sides, a sunrise or sunset will never be missed while relaxing in this space which has a working fireplace, generous television with access to all your favorite channels, as well as a space for an alternative “kids” eating table, which doubles as the perfect table for cards and board games and accompanied by a full bench seat for onlookers! Finally, for all those adventurous children, a crafty play space has been created under the stair well which occupies hours of fun on those rainy days.

The second floor includes: a full laundry room; the primary bedroom with a dedicated desk with extra monitor/TV and en-suite bathroom; a guest room with a queen bed; a second guest room with a queen bed and en suite bath; a shared full bathroom with double sinks and two shower stalls; and a deluxe bunkroom with 4 twin beds, 4 full beds, kids books, and a TV.

The home is fully equipped for small kids as we have three of our own. The water on the dock side provides hours of family fun with multiples floats available for your use, paddle boards, kayaks (including one child kayak), life-vests (required for all boating activities), and deck with seating for adult onlookers. We have lots of board games, coloring books, and other indoor activities when you need some time inside. The home is close to many hiking and beach opportunities, restaurants, antique shops, fishing charters, Annapolis, and much much more! Please see the guestbook for more information.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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 is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Reviews

Waterfront Sanctuary only 50 Min. From DC/Balt. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
From the time you pull into the parking space you’re surrounded with beautiful views. And they continue when you step into the very functional, nicely appointed and comfortable house. When you leave, you will quickly miss the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was perfect. Hostess was always available for any question we had. Beds where so comfortable. This house had everything!!! Second time staying!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025