Cottage in Maryland
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
There are two houses on the property. In June of 2015 we completed a full and total re-build of the carriage house and are back up and running on VRBO. Since retiring in 2014, Clarissa and I are living full time in the house and you may see us from time to time, but the carriage house 'cottage' has been designed to be a get-away that is comfortable, elegant, private, cozy and memory making. It is perfect for families, couples, and or friends just wanting to spend some time together. It is far enough away from civilization to enjoy the water, sky, trees and wildlife, without being entirely out of touch. You are in short driving distance to Cambridge, Easton, St. Michaels, and Salisbury, or Ocean City for lots of day-trip entertainment. For nature lovers, we are near the Blackwater Refuge for kayaks or canoes. For hunters, this is an area sought after by those interested in ducks, geese, deer, turkey and others. For golfers, there is one nearby golf course and plenty of varied and highly-rated local restaurants.
If you’d rather just stay on the property in a quiet, secluded natural arena, you can enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing (right from the pier), swimming, walking, biking, sitting with your favorite folks, or holding down the hammock with a good book. In cool or rainy weather, there are games, books, internet and TV. The house is designed for entertaining, with a brand new kitchen equipped with plenty of cooking paraphernalia, and the living space is conducive to easy conversation and lots of comfortable seating.
There are two different areas for dining, inside or under the pergola, all in view of the Brooks Creek/Choptank vista. It is perfect for a family to get reacquainted or a romantic getaway. We provide the ambiance, you provide the fun!
Living room with 42' flat screen TV, dining room, bathroom and kitchen, two with queen beds and a third with a full size bed, and a loft with two twin-sized beds. separate 15 x 12 pergola with slate flooring, adirondacks, fireplace and dining seating for four. The pier can handle motorboats, canoes, or rowboats. Four kayaks are available. Linens and paperware provided along with all kitchen equipment and dining ware.
If you’d rather just stay on the property in a quiet, secluded natural arena, you can enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing (right from the pier), swimming, walking, biking, sitting with your favorite folks, or holding down the hammock with a good book. In cool or rainy weather, there are games, books, internet and TV. The house is designed for entertaining, with a brand new kitchen equipped with plenty of cooking paraphernalia, and the living space is conducive to easy conversation and lots of comfortable seating.
There are two different areas for dining, inside or under the pergola, all in view of the Brooks Creek/Choptank vista. It is perfect for a family to get reacquainted or a romantic getaway. We provide the ambiance, you provide the fun!
Living room with 42' flat screen TV, dining room, bathroom and kitchen, two with queen beds and a third with a full size bed, and a loft with two twin-sized beds. separate 15 x 12 pergola with slate flooring, adirondacks, fireplace and dining seating for four. The pier can handle motorboats, canoes, or rowboats. Four kayaks are available. Linens and paperware provided along with all kitchen equipment and dining ware.
Amenities at Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Maryland
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We had an absolutely lovely stay with Rob and Clarissa! The property was beautiful and family friendly. Our son loved the attic / children’s nook and the beds and bedrooms were all very comfortable. The kitchen, sitting areas, etc were all accommodated for and pleasant. We loved roasting marshmallows by the fire pit and sitting out by the water or the dock. Rob and Clarissa were truly gracious hosts, making our whole group (including a 5-year old, several folks with mobility challenges, and several pups) feel welcome and supported. We are so thankful for our fantastic stay and hope to return again someday! Thank you Rob & Clarissa for a memorable weekend we are most thankful for!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Rob was such a wonderful and inviting host
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We had a wonderful stay at Rob and Clarissa's Carriage House. Rob is such a friendly and helpful "innkeeper," and an interesting person to talk to. The property is a beautiful spot on the bay to relax and enjoy sunsets and campfires. Rob also has canoes, yard games, and firewood available for your stay, which makes it easy to have fun. The house itself is beautiful and cozy - Rob built it himself! And you can feel the love he put into it. If you're from the city like me, you'll be stunned by how brightly the stars in the night sky shine when you're gazing up at them from a hammock by the bay. We were so relaxed by the end of our stay, we didn't want to leave. We will have to visit again sometime!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The property is lovely, and so are the hosts. We were all very happy with our stay. Cambridge is an interesting place, and the views from our unit were spectacular. So much to do just being on the property. We all enjoyed our long weekend.
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10Outstanding
(273 Ratings)
"We had an absolutely lovely stay with Rob and Clarissa! The property was beautiful and family friendly. Our son loved the attic / children’s nook and the beds and bedrooms were all very comfortable. T..."
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