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Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town

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Front and side view of Blades House from Locust St.
Town Park and harbor view 1/2 block from house. Farmer's market in park on Sat.
Rear of house with Screened Porch and Patio great for barbecuing!
Large screened porch with ceiling fan allows outdoor dining and relaxing.
Living Room with working fireplace-very cozy on fall and winter evenings!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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St Michaels, MD
  • St. Michaels Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St. Michaels Winery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town

The truly special and recently restored historic Thomas Blades House is centrally located in the Historic District of St. Michaels, a few steps from the Town Park with magnificent waterviews. It is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom vacation cottage. Rates vary by season, and whether stay is weeknight or weekend. Stays of a week or longer are discounted, as are "last minute" bookings.

Museums, shops (including grocery stores and a drug store), restaurants, churches, parks, tennis courts, Town pool. library, the weekly farmer's market, and other attractions are within walking distance of the house!

The house is very comfortable and beautifully decorated with period and reproduction furniture. Perfectly suited for a small family or one or two couples. The house is also an ideal romantic getaway for a couple. The large family room and big back porch create an ideal environment for relaxing!

The house was built around 1850 by Thomas Blades, a young sailor.

The first floor of the original portion of the Blades House includes a LIVING ROOM and a DINING ROOM. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a KITCHEN area connected to a large wood paneled FAMILY ROOM. There is a half bath off of the family room.The rear of the family room opens up by French doors to a large outdoor PORCH with ceiling fan and dining area. There is a deck to the rear of the porch for outdoor grilling.

The second floor of the original portion of the Blades house includes a large BEDROOM with a queen size bed and an antique child's bed (cot size). The second floor to the rear of the house contains the large MASTER BEDROOM with a king size bed. Off of a hall between the two bedrooms is the master bathroom.

An additional cottage and large waterfront house are also available for rent.


Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Thomas Byrne
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Michaels

St. Michaels is home to this cottage. St. Michaels Museum and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Michaels Marina and Higgins Yacht Yard and Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Easton Cycle and Sport and Phillips Wharf Environmental Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Michaels, MD

What's nearby

  • St. Michaels Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Michaels Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 1879 Hooper Straight Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Michaels Winery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foxy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chesapeake Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Crab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carpenter Street Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Claw - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town located?

This family-friendly St. Michaels cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Muskrat Park, Saint Marys Square and St. Michaels Marina. Higgins Yacht Yard and Marina and Saint Marys Square Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TANYA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesone !!!
Wow! Property was great. Like steping back in time with all the amenities. Only 1 block from shops and restaurants. Just a few blocks to beautiful boats and park. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Choice
The T. Blades house was the perfect choice for a two day quick getaway for my husband and I. The house is not only filled with period charm and character, but has been lovingly and perfectly restored to make it a very comfortable stay. Immaculately clean and furnished. The location is a 5 star, as well. One block to the main street with shops and restaurants, and two blocks in the other direction to the water. Can't wait to go back. Kathleen and John
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming House, Great Location
We loved this house, it was perfect for exploring town and as a base for things further afield. Comfortable, thoughtfully and well stocked with lots of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming & Cozy!
We loved our weekend at T. Blades House. We parked the car and walked everywhere - to breakfast, the parks, marina, all the shops on Talbot Street, and met so many nice neighbors (and their canine companions) strolling the quaint little streets! The house was cozy as can be, with all the charm of a historic home plus modern conveniences. Gorgeous original heart pine floors, beams, and period hardware & furnishings — with nice comfortable beds to end your day! We would love to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off season review
Fine stay pretty quiet off season
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful trip location
Enjoyed the house and its location very much. So much better than staying in a hotel. Eating meals in the screened in porch was lovely - beautiful grounds & neighbors property was lovely too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall we enjoyed the cottage because the location was incredible and the air conditioning was great on a hot weekend. Beds were comfortable and the screened in porch was enjoyable. The antique furnishings and decor was cozy! We had a two year old sleep in the children’s cot in the second bedroom and used towels to cover the windows. Primary bedroom was very nice! Unfortunately we were visiting during a storm and the ants were EVERYWHERE. We couldn’t leave anything or dishes on the counter because the ants would swarm. We had to throw away a bunch of our new groceries. There was also a bunch of nails on the back patio (probably from the housework Nextdoor). Overall, we really did like the property! Just some cleanliness issues. We would return for sure due to the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

L H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Had a wonderful time. This home was just perfect for us. Great location and charming. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Good Location
The house looked better than the pictures. It was very cozy and had everything we needed. It’s probably the best location for walking around town. Water pressure in the shower was decent, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location home needs attention
The location and proximity of the home was exactly what we had hoped for. The home felt like a handyman special and work was needed in every room. Rotten walls from water damaged, Windows’s closed and secured with zip ties, closets that we could not hang clothes because of other items thrown around. Seating in most rooms were not ideal and seemed more like an antique store than a place to relax. I will say the Owner communicates well and provides the basics. The stay was great but will not stay here again due to updates and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely cottage to stay in. Lots of old world charm and location is unbeatable when want to stay in St. Michaels
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great location and house with a lot of history. Easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sons wedding weekend
Great home and excellent location !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TANYA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is amazing!!!!
The location was unprecedented! Really short walk to everything. Car did not move once we arrived and member of our group uses a walker. Property was clean and accomidating. Very pleased overall. Will return again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic St Michels property
Perfect place to stay for a cousins reunion, Central location to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend in St Michaels
Property is an historic small house billed as "you can walk to anywhere in St Michaels", and you can--easily. It's located in a very quiet area a couple of blocks from the harbor. It's near the corner of Locust and Carpenter (two very quiet side streets) that is labeled "Hell's Crossing" on the locally provided street map. There is an interesting story about that dating from the 1800's. The house is very nicely maintained and furnished in colonial period style. It's ideal for a couple, or a couple with two children. It might be too small for multiple families. The only suggested improvement I would make is to provide a non-skid bath mat for the tub. It has a non-slip surface, but it's still a little slippery--especially for us older folks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Little Historic Get-A-Way
We enjoyed our a long weekend in this historic cottage.it is located on a street that we have frequently walked over the past 15 years - we’ve always been curious about this row of homes. We loved all of the antiques and decor. We enjoyed sitting on the shaded screened in porch during the hot days, along with our Boston Terrier and another set of friends. The location is perfect, 1 block from the Main Street and about 1/2 block from the harbor and park.. We received the perfect amount of communication from the owner. We would book with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gina D., Elizabethtown Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic St. Michael’s house
The property is beautiful and very well appointed. The location is perfect for walking to anywhere in town and is just a few steps to the water. There are plenty of places to walk your dog very close to the house. The host, Tom, was very friendly and easy to work with. The only issues we had were the construction noise early in the morning from the house next to ours and an issue with ants in the kitchen. Otherwise, we absolutely enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. We would recommend this house to a couple or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
We enjoyed the stay. Beautiful place. Right near the harbor because we came in by boat so only a short walk was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Virginia Beach, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Charm
Tom’s home is meticulously restored and totally convenient to Talbot Street and the harbor. He was completely responsive to my questions and helpful to decision making regarding the stay. Wonderful experience and will return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arturo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very nice place
Great location and a lovely place to stay. It lacks a bit in terms of cooking, no oil or spices, but that is about the only problem that I found. Water pressure is fine, the beds are comfortable, the house is cozy and the communication is easy. This is a great option when staying in St M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Romantic getaway!
Fantastic location, cute romantic cottage. We had a wonderful time and would definitely go back to this cottage again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Byrne

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I purchased and restored the nearby Thomas Harrison House (VRBO 198445) in 1991. As my interest in the area grew, I purchased and restored the Thomas Blades House as well as the Washington Melson House (VRBO 359766) and John Bruff House (844888).

Why they chose this property

The proximity (walking distance) to the beautiful St Michaels harbor and to almost everything in Town, quiet street location, the architecture and the historic character of the house and area.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to everything...harbor, shops, restaurants, museums, library, tennis courts, community pool etc. Large screened porch off of the family room. Very comfortable and relaxing home.

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