Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA
About this cottage rental
Located in Anne Arundel County, this charming cottage for $300 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. The Beachwood Cottage is located near Mayo, Maryland, on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The property sits on Ramsey Lake and is close to the mouth of the South River allowing for easy boat access to the River and the Chesapeake Bay. The 1940’s Beachwood Cottage sits on 1.5 acres and was once the guest house on a private 6 acre point. The owners of the point have recently reacquired the cottage property and are pleased to offer families and guests the opportunity to enjoy the solitude of this quaint setting. The property abounds in wildlife with regular sightings of deer, fox, osprey and even the occasional bald eagle. The recently renovated cottage is approximately 1850 square feet of fully furnished living space with three bedrooms, two full baths, family room, dining room and kitchen. The cottage can accommodate a maximum occupancy of eleven (11) people. The upstairs includes two bedrooms and one full bath with a tub. One bedroom, called The Bunk room has one queen, one full and a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress. This room can sleep up to seven. The other upstairs bedroom, known as the Buoy Room, is furnished with a full-size bed. The downstairs bedroom, known as the Crab Room, is furnished with a queen bed. There is a massive 800 square foot deck with a built-in bar and grill that offers an excellent place for sunning during the day and socializing in the evening. There is a flat screen TV in the living room with cable and a DVD player. The house also has the internet available via Wi-Fi. Originally a guest cottage, it does sit behind the main house and requires a short walk on its own private access to its own private dock. The dock overlooks a couple of marinas on the quiet protected waters off of the South River. It is equipped with a boat lift and jet ski lift which is available to the avid boater, if they so choose. Because the property is so close to the South River, it is a short boat ride to Thomas Point Light House, downtown Annapolis, and a variety of boat up restaurants. The house comes with two kayaks which is an excellent way to explore the back waters. The dock is a wonderful spot to fish, crab and even swim. The evening sunsets enjoyed from either the large house deck or on the boat dock are magical. Beachwood Cottage is ideally located for families interested in exploring many of the historical sites in the area. Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis and the Naval Academy are all within a 30 to 60 minute drive under normal conditions. Airport access is also as convenient with BWI and Raegan International airports within the same driving distance.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Anne Arundel County, MD
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(182 Reviews)
10.0
This property was a great place for our family. Plenty of space for us and my grandson loved the bunkbeds. We would like to return when it’s warmer to enjoy the dock and outside area.
5.0
We spent a long weekend with family and had the best time! The house is very nice, well stocked, clean and has a great deck and view! Check in was super easy and the owners were very responsive and helpful. The area is nice and just under a 30 minute drive to USNA. Would love to come back and highly recommend.
5.0
We spent the weekend with our son, who goes to the Academy, which is just a short trip away but far enough where you are out of the hubbub of Annapolis. Lots to explore, excellent hiking areas and restaurants, and just a beautiful, peaceful setting. The hosts were helpful and friendly and helped to make our stay most pleasurable. We'll be back!
5.0
The property was a great home base for our family who traveled from RI for a family wedding. The property was clean, well stocked, and the owners provided detailed information about the area as well as checkin/checkout procedures. The dock and large deck with firepit were among my favorite spaces!
5.0
We had an amazing time, the VRBO enhanced our trip with its relaxing atmosphere and had everything we needed to be comfortable and peaceful.
Family nearby made this the ideal '2nd home' for our family and we'll be sure to use this home again!
5.0
Fantastic home. Clean , charming and comfortable. The cottage was well equipped and well stocked. The huge deck had an amazing water view with birds and wildlife galore. Nicely secluded but within minutes of everything you could need. Close to Annapolis and DC. Don’t not hesitate to book if you’re considering it. Enjoy
4.0
The updated cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. The deck was large and provided an amazing view of the lake, especially at sunset. With 4 grandchildren ages 10-12, we did wish for more space for them to hang out, especially at night. During the day, the really enjoyed the kayaks and fishing. The steps inside the cottage were a little intimidating for us older adults. Overall though, we really enjoyed our time there.
5.0
Great vacation! We lived in davidsonvill for 17 years and were able to find refuge in this cottage and reconnect with friends. The owner was extremely responsive felt like we had privacy although we knew they were right there if we needed something.
5.0
We liked staying at this home. The linens were lovely
5.0
I cannot say enough about how amazing this property is! Everything was perfect, from the kayaking to sitting by the water to the firepit on the deck. It was surreal to see deer and rabbits grazing in the yard each day. We will always remember our stay here as a pleasant dream, and we can't wait to come back!
5.0
Beautiful property with ample wildlife, clean, quiet and relaxing. The house itself is set tucked away, yet close to town for your last minute grabs. 6 of us had plenty of room and space. Sitting by the dock at sunset was the perfect spot. Just moments from the beach. Communication with the owners was easy and their responses timely. We had an amazing time and hope to be able to return!
5.0
We loved our time in this beautiful home. It was perfect for a large family to hang out, cook, play games, explore DC and relax! Highly recommend staying here. Tom was very responsive and welcoming.
5.0
This property is AMAZING! Even better than the listing. Tom and Liz were attentive and answered all of our questions, and have everything you need at the house and on the grounds. Our kids are little (2 & 5) and there was ample space, things to do, and house is kid friendly. We got to watch the deer about 3-4 times a day, particularly around sunset. This is the perfect family vacation home. Thank you!
5.0
We booked the cottage for a girls weekend, to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday! We had a great time, the house is so adorable and cozy. The deck is absolutely awesome to sit out on, the view is beautiful! Plenty of beds for everyone, large kitchen area, just a really nice place for a laid back trip!
5.0
The house is perfect for relaxing with the family. The deck is large and has space for all 11 of us to hang out and the yard was huge to let the kids play games. The short walk to the dock for the kayaks was peaceful and gave the kids hours of fun. We loved it and had kids from 4 up to 20 with us.
5.0
This is an excellent place to enjoy the bay, the porch, and everything around. The two kayaks are a plus! We are a family of four and enjoyed the spacious house; however, it accommodates much more people with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. We enjoyed the evenings on the porch around the fire pit and cooking on the large grill. Relatively close to Annapolis and not that far from DC (for people who are not from this area). Excellent place! We'll come back!
5.0
We absolutely loved staying at the Beachwood Cottage and having a relaxing weekend as a group of moms and caregivers. The cottage is adorable and cozy, and just absolutely magical with character and an amazing outdoor deck space overlooking the water. The house had everything we needed and the hosts made the process so easy. We would love to come back again! Thank you so much!
5.0
We absolutely loved staying at the Beachwood Cottage and having a relaxing weekend as a group of moms and caregivers. The cottage is adorable and cozy, and just absolutely magical with character and an amazing outdoor deck space overlooking the water. The house had everything we needed and the hosts made the process so easy. We would love to come back again! Thank you so much!
5.0
My two sons and I enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and peaceful home. The deck and firepit were a hit for us. It was so nice to have a pantry with common spices and other items. Very quick responses when I had any questions during our stay. We would come back again.
5.0
Great location for what we wanted...quiet, comfortable, view of water, very attractive setting.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property. Was a great space for a girls weekend get away. The outdoor patio was great for relaxing and enjoying meals as well. Easy walk to the dock and nice views from the house. We would stay here again.
5.0
This is an adorable cottage with a great location. It has water views from the large deck. Lots of seating on the deck, from dining area to lounge area. Fire pit was new and nice. The trees were changing and reflecting in the water while we were there. It was beautiful. The cottage feels very private. There is a line of trees behind the cottage. This a large property with the owners home on the property. It feels private due to the orientation of the house.
I did not catch prior to booking that there are a lot of stairs… down to the cottage (uneven and not lit at night), the lower level bedroom is not actually on the main level, you will climb four steps of different heights to that bedroom. This is completely my error for not catching it, but figure someone else might miss this also. The other two bedrooms are upstairs. Most people would not be impacted, however we had our parents traveling with us. They struggled with the stairs during the night to go to the restroom. So, heads up.
Would book this darling cottage again and again….
It is well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. Owner was very quick to respond to our question.
Loved the long weekend stay. The Old Stein Inn had great food and atmosphere too!!
5.0
The cottage was the perfect space for our group to stay for a wedding. We enjoyed the large deck and views of the water. The fire pit was a crowd pleaser for late night drinks and catching up. The only downside was we didn't know about the water sulfur smell prior to coming so we were a bit shocked by that. The owners were lovely and made sure we were well taken care of.
4.0
Other than a couple dirty kitchen items and three days of rain (not the host's fault, obviously), this house was a cozy place for a girls' getaway. Saw deer and foxes. I'm sure we would have lived on the deck in nicer weather. It's lovely!
5.0
Perfect location for wedding family!! Fabulous deck.. relaxing.. great neighborhood.. and kayaks!! Wow!!
There are several steep steps that might be challenging for older people. 7 in one room was perfect for our family!! Great bunk beds!
We’re not used to the unique water taste, and we were glad we had bottled water.. but that’s just us.
Couldn’t have asked for a better location, home.. super clean and comfy.. neighborhood and family we rented from!! This is a MUST STAY!!
5.0
Looking at the water from the beautiful big deck, watching the deer and listening to the birds were our heights.
5.0
Great set up for family while visiting our son at the naval academy! Worked out perfect!
5.0
The property is very quiet and a beautiful place to watch a sunset. Enjoyed the space and the property.
5.0
Beautiful Cottage at a beautiful location. Very peaceful and secluded, yet only 20 minutes to Annapolis.
4.0
nice.
5.0
We loved our time at the Beachwood Cottage. My husband and I visited with our 3 teenager daughters. We were in the area for college visits and the house was close to DC, Baltimore and Annapolis so it was a perfect home base for us for the week. The deck was amazing with the breeze and the views. The house has everything you may need. We enjoyed the dock and had a lot of fun kayaking! Highly recommend!
5.0
We all enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Setup was perfect for my family. Grounds are beautiful. Rooms are exactly what you see in the photos. Enjoyed the walk down to the dock. Beautiful sunsets and view.
5.0
Loved the Cottage
We all enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Setup was perfect for my family. Grounds are beautiful. Rooms are exactly what you see in the photos. Enjoyed the walk down to the dock. Beautiful sunsets and view.
5.0
Five “crab” review!
Beautiful property! The house is decorated so nicely and was incredibly clean. Tom is such a nice and wonderful host. We enjoyed fishing and crabbing on the dock and caught some nice size crabs for an evening feast! Highly recommend.
5.0
Lacrosse retreat
We had three west coast families staying here while our boys were attending several lacrosse tournaments. This property was an amazing retreat after a long day watching our boys play.
The house was incredibly charming, spacious, and extremely comfortable for all three families. The outside deck was so big and a great place to hang out to take in the views. Liz and Tom were amazing hosts and responded to our needs very quickly.
Our kids enjoyed kayaking, fishing off the dock, and crabbing. We enjoyed the beauty of the resident wildlife. Many deer hung out on the property...an amazing sight. Had the most amazing sunsets too.
Wish we got to spend more time at this property!
5.0
Exceeded my high expectations!
From the moment we arrived, we sensed the hospitality that abounded in this beautiful place. We were very comfortable, with everything we needed. We enjoyed the dock for fishing late into the night, and for launching our stand-up paddle boards in the daytime. And for those of us who preferred to just relax, there were comfortable chairs under a shade tree down at the water’s edge, with a cool breeze, even during the hottest times of the day. The house itself was delightful, with lots of character, and room for everyone…and the massive deck with grill and fire pit served well for many relaxed family conversations. We would definitely like to stay here again, if the owners would have us. It was perfect!
5.0
Our family loved staying at the beach house. The place is clean, beautiful, and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Tom is a very kind and generous host.
Having our own personal water dock with a large shade tree made this a relaxing, stress free vacation. Fire flies lit up the trees next to the large green lawn, on multiple time we watched deer, bunnies, and a red fox run through the grounds.
Great place to stay. Worth every penny!
5.0
Amazing place to stay. We’ll worth the cost.
Our family loved staying at the beach house. The place is clean, beautiful, and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Tom is a very kind and generous host.
Having our own personal water dock with a large shade tree made this a relaxing, stress free vacation. Fire flies lit up the trees next to the large green lawn, on multiple time we watched deer, bunnies, and a red fox run through the grounds.
Great place to stay. Worth every penny!
5.0
Property was as advertised. Would say the view from the deck is a bit better than described. Lots of wildlife sightings including the last day finding a baby deer curled up and sleeping against the front door. Owner greeted me when we arrived. Didn't need anything after that but had confidence they would be there if needed.
5.0
Family Getaway
Property was as advertised. Would say the view from the deck is a bit better than described. Lots of wildlife sightings including the last day finding a baby deer curled up and sleeping against the front door. Owner greeted me when we arrived. Didn't need anything after that but had confidence they would be there if needed.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Anne Arundel County?
The average price for a rental in Anne Arundel County is $220 per night. This rental is $80 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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