CHASE CREEK Gem: Charming, Bright, Peaceful, Private **Family Friendly**

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Happy Daze. Steps from the beautiful Chase Creek/Severn River, 4 miles from USNA

Bright and airy open living: Kitchen opens to living room for easy traffic flow

Living room with beautiful custom planked accent wall is cozy and comfortable.

Gorgeous outdoor sofa will be your choice location to relax & enjoy the scenery

Morning coffee afternoon lunch or evening dinner is spectacular from the deck

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Arnold, MD

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium8 min drive
U.S. Naval Academy9 min drive
Annapolis City Dock10 min drive
Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

CHASE CREEK Gem: Charming, Bright, Peaceful, Private Family Friendly

Open spaces and private retreats. Fully renovated with contemporary colors and finishes, this home has all of the makings of a wonderful family getaway.

Unobstructed views of Chase Creek (just off the Severn River) from all 3 levels make morning coffee an event! The home is tucked away at the end of a residential street, at the bottom of a hill, in a secluded neighborhood that once was a summer retreat for those who lived in Washington DC and Baltimore. Quirky cottages mixed with contemporary dwellings create a campy- “vacationy” feel. Wildlife abounds as chirping birds are often your wake up call. Launch the included kayak off the pier to explore the creek. Minutes away is the Baltimore/Annapolis trail - the historical site of the Baltimore and Annapolis railroad which connects the two cities: take advantage of running, walking and biking. The neighborhood is convenient to shopping, dining, services, US Naval Academy, downtown Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington DC.

Perfect home to celebrate USNA Commissioning week, Annapolis boat shows, Anniversaries, birthdays, an active vacation, or to simply relax and enjoy your happy daze 😊

The main living area has an open kitchen with granite countertops, oversized refrigerator, breakfast bar and gas stove. Dining area boasts a large Pottery Barn table, seating for 10, custom pantry with sliding barn doors, and 4 sets of French doors leading to large waterfront deck which includes an outdoor sectional, fire pit, gas grill and dining table. Both rooms open to the family room with a large comfy sectional, oversized smart tv and custom wood planked wall. Two (2) bedrooms (1 full and 1 twin) and a full bath round out the space.

The spacious master suite comprises the whole upper level of this comfortable nautical home. The bright bedroom with a king bed is capped off by French doors that lead to a waterfront balcony. Full bath includes custom walk in shower, oversized tub, and dual pedestal sinks. Extra seating and a ceiling fan make this area a welcome retreat.

The lower level has a second family room highlighted by a wall of windows overlooking the water, U-shaped sofa, 75" smart TV, and a game area complete with a foosball table. Two sets of French doors lead to "The Cove" a covered patio where you can perch and enjoy the outdoors and water view, shaded from the sunshine and in complete privacy. The 4th bedroom (full bed) is through a set of interior French doors and connected to both a full bathroom and the laundry/storage area.

*Power boats are not included in rental*
**Pier is not useable for guest boats**

Property manager

Jill

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

3 covered balconies, a ground floor patio, and ceramic and propane grills.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Watch children- waterfront is not fenced off.

Events

No events allowed

Parking for up to 5 cars available

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed inside the home.

There is no barrier to waterfront. Please supervise children.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Parking for up to 5 cars available

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

About the area

Arnold

Located in Arnold, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Severna Park Golf Center and Bay Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden and French Soldiers Monument. Travelling with kids? Consider Annapolis Bowl and Wild Bird Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arnold, MD

What's nearby

Anne Arundel Medical Center - 8 min drive
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 8 min drive
U.S. Naval Academy - 9 min drive
Westfield Annapolis Mall - 10 min drive
Annapolis City Dock - 10 min drive

Getting around

Odenton Station - 24 min drive
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Lemongrass - ‬6 min drive
‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
‪O'Loughlin's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CHASE CREEK Gem: Charming, Bright, Peaceful, Private **Family Friendly** pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CHASE CREEK Gem: Charming, Bright, Peaceful, Private **Family Friendly**?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHASE CREEK Gem: Charming, Bright, Peaceful, Private **Family Friendly**?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CHASE CREEK Gem: Charming, Bright, Peaceful, Private **Family Friendly** located?

This family-friendly Arnold holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Severna Park Golf Center and Bay Hills Golf Club. Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden and French Soldiers Monument are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

28 Sept 2023

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

Awesome Location

It was amazing. My family and I stayed there for a month while finishing a house renovation. Everything about it was amazing. Every weekend was filled with adventures on the water and movies in the big screen. Beautiful property, owners were so nice and accommodating- everything about the stay was great. If we weren’t going home to a new home we wouldn’t have wanted to leave!! Definitely a great place and would recommend it to anyone!!

Stayed 36 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

4 July 2023

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

Maryland Stay

Our stay was great! The little details from coffee and wine set out to other little things go a long way with us. Jill was fantastic to communicate and work with. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

28 May 2023

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

Comission week

The property was everything we needed it to be for commissioning week. It had lots of fun activities for kids- Foose ball, bocci ball, kayak, etc. It was awesome

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

29 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful and quiet

Wonderful Christmas holiday with family. Great hosts. Big and as advertised. Note that the flag room bedroom has no windows in case anyone is a bit claustrophobic. We were fine but it was noticed. Connects to a huge family room and yard. So just leave the spacious doors open.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cary F.

26 Dec 2022

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

Chase Creek Gem

The house was comfortable, well maintained and a great place to spend a few days. The owner was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

19 Dec 2022

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

Great property for family get together

as advertised, this place is awesome. highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Fate, TX

30 Sept 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our family. We my husband and I, my mother, and our two teens. Everyone had their own space! The downstairs was perfect for winding down and watching a movie. My son spent hours in the hanging chair on the back patio. I soaked in the view from the deck while sitting by the fire each evening. The home was well stocked and the owner was helpful, communicative, and friendly. I highly recommend. We were here to visit the Naval Academy. The location was perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

20 Sept 2022

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

Title

Great house/great setting on the water. Perfect spot for a family gathering.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

12 Sept 2022

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

Comfortable Water Setting

Beautiful property on Chase Creek with easy access to the Severn. All the comforts of home- spacious with great technology.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., Latham

6 Sept 2022

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

Labor Day weekend

We had a great 5 day weekend! Jill communicated very well and it was a perfect home to just relax with family. Our pup Bentley had a great time as well! There's a grocery store less than a mile away and Annapolis is about 10 minutes away. It's a very private location and the best part of the home was the back deck and fireplace where we spent several hours each evening!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

4 Sept 2022

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

Summer week on the lake.

Great property that allows pets. Very close and convenient to activities and Annapolis.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

22 Aug 2022

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

End of the road hideaway

Nestled at the bottom of a steep, forested hill, this quiet four bedroom house feels like a large ark beached on the bank of a country river. Tight quarters, as on a boat, but comfortable. Excellent air conditioning proved essential during the clammy summer heat. Despite the rustic location, Safeway and CVS are five minutes away, and in another ten minutes you can be in the heart of Annapolis, with its restaurants and other tourist attractions. We rode bikes and walked dogs along a nearby footpath that tracks an abandoned railroad for miles. An excellent YMCA is also close.

Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2022

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

Naval Commission Week

Great location to Naval Academy. House was well stocked with cooking needs. Manager was attentive and accommodating. Family loved the location on the water!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie P., Severna Park, MD

20 May 2022

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

An amazing home!

This house is amazing! It is so beautifully decorated, with everything you could wish for--wonderfully stocked kitchen, boardgames, comfortable seating, nice bedrooms and bathrooms, and so much more--and all perfectly clean. The homeowner is utterly delightful--so responsive and helpful, and the fresh flowers and champagne that greeted us upon our arrival were above and beyond terrific. My favorite part--the upper deck is a dream! Gorgeous views of the water and an elegant firepit--we spent most nights out there enjoying a glass of wine as the sun went down. Heavenly! Loved the kayak and exploring the inlet, wonderful walks through the neighborhood, lots of wildlife to watch (herons, baby ducks, deer, all sorts of other birds), and this home is so conveniently located close to everything you could want or need. We have stayed in ten Vrbo's in the area this year, and most of my family chose this one as their favorite of all! If you have a chance to stay here, do--you won't regret it. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

30 Nov 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

This property had all the treasures of home! We felt so comfortable and had everything we needed and then some. It’s a hidden gem but yet close to grocery store and the Naval Academy. We can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

26 Oct 2021

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

Wedding weekend

Jill's home is in a beautiful peaceful location. It was nice getting up and having a cup of coffee outside Everything was just as online. House was very clean and had all the amenities. We enjoyed our stay there. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

5 Oct 2021

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

LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE

This house is every bit as fabulous and charming as it looks! It is the perfect combination of large gathering spaces with true coziness. It has original charm with beautiful modern updates. House was very well-stocked with everything we needed for cooking, serving, and entertaining our group of 5 parents and 3 USNA Midshipmen for a long weekend. Jill was a great communicator, kind, friendly, and provided extra welcoming touches. Everyone in our group thought it was 10/10. Only negative was that our parents’ weekend was too short! We didn’t want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

29 Aug 2021

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

Great family vacation house

Beautiful house in great area. Open layout that was perfect for family games and meals. Close to Annapolis, Baltimore and DC. We caught rock bass, pike, catfish and blue crab all from dock. Camp fires almost every night. We'll be back again. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

2 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had a wonderful time. Loved the nearby walking/ biking trail, as well as being on the water. We were able to kayak, or float on tubes in the water. In this era of the pandemic, it was great to not be around crowds of other people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

10 July 2021

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

Great house with great hosts

We had such a lovely stay at this property. The hosts have carefully prepared their home for the comfort of their guests. Every room is well appointed and beautiful. There are multiple areas to gather together, play games, or to sit quietly with a book. The kitchen is a breeze to work in; the master bath shower was glorious; the doors to the deck made bringing in the outdoors delightful. The location was convenient to downtown Annapolis, Washington, Baltimore, shopping, and water sport activities. Jill, our host, was responsive and conveyed genuine pleasure in helping us enjoy our stay. My only disappointment in the house is that I was the only one in our party of eight who didn't get the ring-toss game.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

27 June 2021

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

This is a gem!

Beautiful property with wonderful attention to detail. The house provides many places to be together or find a place to read quietly. .We were a group of 8 and had plenty of room. Entertainment included fishing, kayaking, spike ball competition and board games. We celebrated our son's 21st birthday in style. The location is close to Annapolis for its restaurants and history and very convenient toDC, MD locations and Delaware. A perfect spot for reunion. We will be back!! Thanks, Jill!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos H.

31 May 2021

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

A slice of Paradise in Annapolis, MD

This lovely gem located in a quiet cove off the Severn River is truly a slice of paradise. Jill and Mike have taken great care to tend to every little detail in the house to make sure their guest’s stay is absolutely a memorable experience. We spent 10 glorious days in this lovely home. Our son Commissioned from the Naval Academy and Mike and Jill’s ‘Happy Daze’ home was the ideal location, just 7 minutes from the north gate of USNA. The home is superbly furnished and stocked with everything you would have in your own home. We felt at home the minute we walked in the house. It was a joy to spend time enjoying the water views off the kitchen, living room, or the deck. If you are a water or nature lover this is your place. We celebrated my son’s commissioning and my wife’s birthday while we were there and are looking forward to coming back. Mike and Jill, thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Carlos H.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

26 Apr 2021

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

Fabulous waterfront property!

A wonderful waterfront place to stay, with all the comforts of home. The views of the water make this a very tranquil and relaxing place to put your feet up! We took our paddle boards out and explored the surrounding creeks and The Severn River. Without question, we would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

12 Apr 2021

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

Great long weekend on the Bay!

We had a great time celebrating a couple of birthdays. Property is awesome. It is right on the water with access to the Severen River. We went kayaking and sat out on the lawn by the water. A quick walk up to the Baltimore and Annapolis trail is great cardio. The house is about 10 min to downtown. Well appointed and really cozy inside and out. We will definitely be back!! Thanks Jill for the hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

6 Apr 2021

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

Fabulous Stay in Waterfront Annapolis Gem

What a wonderful time we had at Happy Daze! Every part of the experience was perfect, from texting with Jill in the days leading up to our visit, to the arrival and reveal of the stunning location, to the thoughtful touches and spotless condition of the home. We have stayed in many vacation rentals over the years and this was definitely one our most enjoyable experiences. Even our dog loved it! And the neighbors were friendly too. The only thing we regret is not getting to stay longer. We highly recommend this property to anyone considering staying in the area.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jill

We are a family of 5 who love all of the comfort and activity this home has offered us since 2002. All three children were raised in this house and it has seen much evolution as needs and style evolved. Today, you will find our most recent upgrades, finishes and decor on display as we just completed sweeping renovations in 2021. We love sitting on our deck for morning coffee or an evening fire pit. The kids play in the yard and take the boat or kayak out to explore the river. The open family/kitchen/dining room combination is the gathering spot before school, after practice and anytime on weekends! We often gather around the breakfast bar for family meals. We run, bike and walk the hilly roads in the neighborhood and often can be found doing the same on the B&A trail. Our favorite Italian and sushi restaurants are located at the entrance of the neighborhood, and groceries are a few more feet away. We are blessed to live so close to downtown Annapolis and the Naval Academy, both offering a vibrant lifestyle year-round. We hope you enjoy this happy retreat as much as we do! Please don't hesitate to contact us - we would love for you to experience our delightful home in one of the best communities in the world!