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Serene spot, West River dock, sunsets, the Bay, only 40 min from Alexandria, DC.

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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West River, MD
  • Place, Franklin Point State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadyside Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Captain Avery Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Serene spot, West River dock, sunsets, the Bay, only 40 min from Alexandria, DC.

A perfect getaway spot, on a peninsula on the West River just across from Galesville. Houses on the point are mostly waterfront and neighbors are friendly and quiet. Say hi or just enjoy the sunset from the porch or the dock. Kitchen is fine for cooking, though nearby restaurants in Deale and Galesville are tempting and Annapolis is only 20 minutes away. If you are a boater, the Bay awaits! Galesville is even closer by water and you can kayak to dinner. I love going to this peaceful place, and I hope you will too.

The house is available at reduced rates during the colder months, a perfect spot for a sabbatical or writing that book. It's cozy in winter with baseboard heat, and the fireplace works.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Galesville Heritage Museum. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Franklin Point State Park and 10 minutes from Shadyside Park
As a guest of Serene spot, West River dock, sunsets, the Bay, only 40 min from Alexandria, DC., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Maintaining a quiet place while you are at the little green house is a condition of staying there.
N0 children on dock alone, no kayaking for first time, can safely get in, always with life vest + extra paddle, never alone or past Galesville.
No more than 2 cars to be parked at the house

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Waterfront: children must be watched at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Serene spot, West River dock, sunsets, the Bay, only 40 min from Alexandria, DC. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a beautiful property right on the water! It was everything I wanted for a quiet weekend away. The host was quick to respond and full of great recommendations. I am definitely planning on staying here again and will recommend it to anyone else 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Storm H.

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

Amazing serene spot

Perfectly situated on the water for a fair price and plenty of room for me and my husband would recommend to anybody who wants a quiet stay with a amazing view
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vickie p.

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

Very peaceful & quaint place to stay

Emwe enjoyed our time here, it was relaxing and close to travel around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable, and you can't beat the view. My husband and I enjoyed relaxing and looking out at the water, and the sunsets were beautiful. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, and the entire place was well appointed with everything you need for a short-term stay. The owner is extremely friendly and responsive, and quick to make suggestions for local places you might want to check out. We enjoyed our stay so much we've decided to reserve this cottage again for our next trip back to Maryland.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

Beautiful cottage

We had a great stay in this quiet beautiful house. Annapolis was close by and a fun time.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Great getaway

Great property in beautiful neighborhood with incredible views. Private pier and front porch were extras!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Right on the water

Very nice, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Lovely

A beautiful stay on the Chesapeake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RC

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

Beautiful vacation getaway.

The house was very clean with all needed amentities plus. Mary was very responsive to any questions, including suggestions of local beaches. The view is incredible, especially late evening. Location wise, you are within 1-2 hours of several major cities. Will definitely plan to stay here for any future trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stinky S.

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

Nice house near marina

Beautiful setting, the house was clean, and the host communicative when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie f.

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

Restful, lovely waterfront location, vintage home

Appreciated the lovely waterfront location, independence , nice filtered water tap for drinking and coffee. Especially enjoyed meeting owner, delightful visit.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaci K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much fun! The house and location were perfect! I had so much fun kayaking and walking around the gorgeous neighborhood- there were friendly ducks/geese that would come up to the lawn and sleep right outside the windows. This was a perfect get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Relaxing long weekend at a lovely cottage

Enjoyed our stay at this very nice property! Very clean with a quiet neighborhood and beautiful view of the water. Lovely sunsets most evenings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Terry H.

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

The perfect getaway location for Hubby & I. The house is full of character w/ views to die for!

Beautiful, quiet, clean. comfortable, oasis. We LOVED it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Loved the dock.

Your own private dock and boat house to fish, crab, and kayak.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Quiet Memorial Day weekend Getaway

Had everything we needed for a quiet weekend away! Mary is a delightful host and was readily available. We enjoyed the kayaks and the electric grill. Property was easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie T.

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

West River

We had a lovely stay at this cottage. It was very convenient to the family event we were attending. Views out to the water were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Perfect and rustic

We really enjoyed the simplicity of the cottage - no bells and whistles, but that's perfect for us. The location and views were outstanding and the enclosed porch faving the water was wonderful for relaxing with a good book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

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

Another great visit

Wonderful place to stay south of Annapolis. Yes, it’s an older cottage, with all the requisite quirks you’d expect. That’s part of its charm, just as much as the sunset views and peaceful neighborhood that feels like you’re on a small island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Great place to unwind!

We had a wonderful getaway at this property! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the many ospreys in the area, and we got some spectacular sunset photos while we were there! Worked in the dedicated office area for a couple of days and enjoyed the view of the lake while working. Great place for a couple to unwind and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Great for R and R

I stayed in this quiet little cottage for two weeks. I was in need of R and R, and I found it. Thank you Mary, I'll be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

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

Just What the Doctor Ordered

What a wonderful place in a beautiful setting. I will look to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Beautiful

The views are stunning and we could not have asked for more. I especially liked being able to cook and make coffee in the mornings. If given the opportunity we would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Charming older home with amazing views

The place was exactly as pictured. The location was perfect and the view was spectacular. Check in and out was very simple and the owner is very responsive. I had no problems during my stay but we had communicated before and after. I highly recommend this charming home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

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

Idyllic retreat on the water

My wife and I had a wonderful weekend on the water at this lovely house. The property is clean and well stocked, perfect for a cozy stay-in or a home base to see the Bay or day trip out to Annapolis. Mary was very communicative and helpful, and the setting is beautiful in a very friendly neighborhood, a few minutes drive from groceries and local dining (check out the BBQ Pit down the road!)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022