We really enjoyed our stay at this property while visiting the area for Christmas. This older home with lots of charm was like spending the night at Grandma's house. We really liked that the interior was kept as original as possible with lots of wood and the antique appliances worked well. The waterfront property has great views and the we really appreciated the Christmas decorations that made it feel like home. We also enjoyed playing Christmas music on the 1920s player piano. The dining area was very spacious and great for Christmas dinner. We enjoyed playing the available games since we were inside a lot with the low teens temperatures outside. With a few minor improvements, I would consider this property perfect although none of these would prevent us from renting the property again. The HVAC struggled to keep up with the abnormally cold weather on the 1st floor. This could have been alleviated if the fireplace had been working (or better yet, a gas fireplace) One of the bathroom sinks had low water pressure. The seating while plentiful could be more comfortable.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property while visiting the area for Christmas. This older home with lots of charm was like spending the night at Grandma's house. We really liked that the interior was kept as original as possible with lots of wood and the antique appliances worked well. The waterfront property has great views and the we really appreciated the Christmas decorations that made it feel like home. We also enjoyed playing Christmas music on the 1920s player piano. The dining area was very spacious and great for Christmas dinner. We enjoyed playing the available games since we were inside a lot with the low teens temperatures outside. With a few minor improvements, I would consider this property perfect although none of these would prevent us from renting the property again. The HVAC struggled to keep up with the abnormally cold weather on the 1st floor. This could have been alleviated if the fireplace had been working (or better yet, a gas fireplace) One of the bathroom sinks had low water pressure. The seating while plentiful could be more comfortable.

Limited towels and supplies for keeping things neat while we were there. Sponges in the sink were nasty.

The location is a lovely spot right on the water front with beautiful views and plenty of space for 8 to sleep comfortably. Be sure to check with the host regarding kitchen supplies before you come. There are two ovens but there werent enough baking pans for our needs. Silverware & cooking utensils were in short supply. Heat and AC are regulated by a Google Nest Thermostat. The house was chilly when we arrived in November and we were not up with the times and that type of thermostat. As a result it took awhile unitl we got warmed up.

We needed a place to stay for the weekend with family and friends coming from three different places. This was the perfect house with a completely isolated backyard. We loved the access to the water, cooking and grilling and hanging out inside and outside! Beds and bathrooms were all comfortable and the house was older but well kept.

We visited the area for a nearby wedding and really enjoyed the house! It was very clean and close to grocery stores, etc which made stocking up easy. Comfy beds, plenty of room, and lots of charm! At the suggestion of another visitor we spent a morning at Sotterly Plantation and would highly recommend it if you're a history buff - a fascinating look at the area's rich history. If we were able to stay longer I would have researched the sailboat rental. I look forward to the possibility of visiting this beautiful area again in the future when we can spend more time!

It is water front with awesome view. The landscape and house are both beautiful. Kayaking is the best of all the places where we have ever been, because it has calm water in the lake and open view in river. The parking lot is big and flat, good for aerobics and basketball. The owner is approachable and quick to respond. We had wonderful time there.

The house is beautifully set atop a hill forming its own peninsula. The grounds are well maintained and the gazebo outback is great for viewing the river. While the house is historic, it is charming, and some updates have been made. Kitchen was well stocked with all the items needed to prepare a meal . There is no door for privacy between two sleeping areas up stairs, and both bathrooms are downstairs. Two bedrooms are completely private with great views. We had a terrific weekend. It was perfect for our needs.

I booked this property for a family get away and it “ticked” most of the boxes necessary for this outing. The house is older but there seem to be improvements being made. Overall, it was good for our needs. More than adequate kitchen space, table space, and internet worked well. I do have 2 negative comments and while they didn’t affect our stay I do feel I need to be upfront. First, while it advertises 2 bathrooms you should note that both bathrooms are on the 1st floor while the bulk of the sleeping spaces are upstairs. Secondly, there was a mixed message (Evolve vs Owner/Manager) about the check out process with linens. This property afforded my family to gather together, relax, and just enjoy being together.

I booked this property for a family get away and it “ticked” most of the boxes necessary for this outing. The house is older but there seem to be improvements being made. Overall, it was good for our needs. More than adequate kitchen space, table space, and internet worked well. I do have 2 negative comments and while they didn’t affect our stay I do feel I need to be upfront. First, while it advertises 2 bathrooms you should note that both bathrooms are on the 1st floor while the bulk of the sleeping spaces are upstairs. Secondly, there was a mixed message (Evolve vs Owner/Manager) about the check out process with linens. This property afforded my family to gather together, relax, and just enjoy being together.

Had a great time staying at Ross' place. The house, while older, is in great condition and was the perfect getaway for my group of friends. We had zero issues in the house. The backyard is super spacious (we were able to assemble a full volleyball net) and there's a fire table down the end we used both nights to cap the night off. There's four kayaks which we used to and kayaked out to one of the nearby small beaches as we got glorious weather while there. All in all a great trip!

Had a great time staying at Ross' place. The house, while older, is in great condition and was the perfect getaway for my group of friends. We had zero issues in the house. The backyard is super spacious (we were able to assemble a full volleyball net) and there's a fire table down the end we used both nights to cap the night off. There's four kayaks which we used to and kayaked out to one of the nearby small beaches as we got glorious weather while there. All in all a great trip!

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “Sailor’s Delight” in California, Maryland. The house was very nicely furnished and clean, inside and out. We enjoyed watching TV in the “great room” because it is very comfortable and beautifully paneled (even on the ceiling!). It really creates the feeling of an historic home (it’s over 120 years old!), but updated with modern conveniences and furnishings. The dining area was spacious with seating for eight at a solid maple dining table, plus a solid mahogany table in the kitchen with two chairs. The appliances are all stainless steel and appear new (except for the stainless oven and stainless cooktop which seemed a bit dated but functioned well). The four bedrooms all had beds that were comfy, and we appreciated that the Host provided towels and linens so we didn’t have to deal with it. Bathrooms were both nicely tiled and without issues. Although the weather was beastly hot and humid outside, we were cool inside (even upstairs). What really made our visit special were the amenities. First, we loved the sailboat and the kayaks! I’ve always enjoyed sailing and boats generally and wished I had access to them. Well, here they are! The creek is perfect for kayaking: it’s smooth as glass and connects to a yet another creek through a “canal” and we kayaked under three bridges to reach the other creek. Then we kayaked out into the Patuxent on our return. On our second day of kayaking, we brought a picnic lunch and literally “ate on the water.” Although we didn’t go sailing, we enjoyed just sitting on the sailboat and dreamt of sailing to distant ports…like Solomons! I would note that no one was swimming in the creek when we were there (August), probably due to jellyfish which are common throughout the Chesapeake in summer. They shouldn’t be an impediment to swimming in the spring and fall. We also caught a few crabs in the crab pot with chicken necks we got at the supermarket. Then we let them go. Our boys also enjoyed playing basketball and riding bikes around the neighborhood. The bikes were clearly second hand bikes, but they did the trick. During the first day, we checked out Sotterly Plantation, which was beautiful, historic and interesting. The second day, we walked around Solomons, and enjoyed the shops and ice cream and of course the lovely water views. In the evening of the second night we went to the end of the peninsula and made s’mores in the fire pit. It’s a very cool and secluded setting about fifteen or twenty feet above the water. Quite memorable. All in all, we had a great time at “Sailor’s Delight” and look forward to returning soon.

We have stayed at many rental homes and were disappointed in this one. When we were on our way to the house Ross called to tell us that the dishwasher was leaking and needed to be replaced so the guys came the next day to install a new one. The same day the "Nest" that controls the air conditioner died and air conditioning shutdown as well. It was very hot day 93-95, one of the upstairs units was on the floor and Ross asked my husband to put it in the window, but the unit plug didn't match electrical outlet and it was missing the install kit . He also asked my husband to go into the basement and try to see what was wrong with nest/AC. Ross did call Hvac contractor who responded very promptly late Friday afternoon and it was the condensate safety switch on the pump. We texted him that the air was back up and running but then there was a severe storm and the power kept going out. The bathroom lighting did not work and we had to reset the multiple circuit breakers and gfi's. He never reached back out to us to see if everything was ok. The house is older and needs full renovation, not just a quick shoddy handyman fix which has been done on some areas and poorly executed. There are some new windows and bathroom vanities are updated but things like the kitchen with its peeling cabinets, buggy windows, ancient stove and no electric in one of the outlets are in need of a fix. The floors in the bathroom are old with several of the tiles popping out. Needs curtains throughout whole house , the light from parking lot kept my son up at night. And not having a washer or dryer was a big problem. The planks on the dock need serious attention , I felt very uneasy walking on them. For the price of this rental you should not have to deal with any of these issues. I have stayed in many older homes and they can have wonderful charm and character with the right decor, the center hall has this feel but rest of house lacks that and hasn't been modernized correctly. Also there was a jelly fish everywhere in the water so be careful as they are stinging Sea Nettles, thankfully that did not happen to us as we just went kayaking.

We have stayed at many rental homes and were disappointed in this one. When we were on our way to the house Ross called to tell us that the dishwasher was leaking and needed to be replaced so the guys came the next day to install a new one. The same day the "Nest" that controls the air conditioner died and air conditioning shutdown as well. It was very hot day 93-95, one of the upstairs units was on the floor and Ross asked my husband to put it in the window, but the unit plug didn't match electrical outlet and it was missing the install kit . He also asked my husband to go into the basement and try to see what was wrong with nest/AC. Ross did call Hvac contractor who responded very promptly late Friday afternoon and it was the condensate safety switch on the pump. We texted him that the air was back up and running but then there was a severe storm and the power kept going out. The bathroom lighting did not work and we had to reset the multiple circuit breakers and gfi's. He never reached back out to us to see if everything was ok. The house is older and needs full renovation, not just a quick shoddy handyman fix which has been done on some areas and poorly executed. There are some new windows and bathroom vanities are updated but things like the kitchen with its peeling cabinets, buggy windows, ancient stove and no electric in one of the outlets are in need of a fix. The floors in the bathroom are old with several of the tiles popping out. Needs curtains throughout whole house , the light from parking lot kept my son up at night. And not having a washer or dryer was a big problem. The planks on the dock need serious attention , I felt very uneasy walking on them. For the price of this rental you should not have to deal with any of these issues. I have stayed in many older homes and they can have wonderful charm and character with the right decor, the center hall has this feel but rest of house lacks that and hasn't been modernized correctly. Also there was a jelly fish everywhere in the water so be careful as they are stinging Sea Nettles, thankfully that did not happen to us as we just went kayaking.

We had a wonderful stay! The house is spacious and secluded yet still close enough to town and other activities. Ross was a great and accommodating host. We’d definitely come again!

It's a magical little place. We loved it.

It's a magical little place. We loved it.