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Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek

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Our View
Miscellaneous
View of house from the pier
Pier View
Dock House & Crab Feast Table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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California, MD
  • Drum Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master #1

1 Queen Bed

Master #2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Shared Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek

Recently renovated 2 br,1 bath waterfront (downstairs) apartment, with full kitchen and bath, loaded with amenities from coffee, cookware, charcoal grill to billiards, chess, crabbing and kayaks. At the end of the day, gather around the stone paved waterside firepit for your favorite grilling foods or to just stair into the fire. With a spare deep water slip and free parking, you're free to come by land or sea with food, swimming/fishing gear. We take care of the rest. Enjoy the peaceful way of SOMD waterfront living.

Short Term Rental (STR) has always been the focus to our downstairs renovations. We've separated and closed off downstairs from upstairs, added a brand new modern kitchen including a washer/dryer combo, and completely replaced all flooring. We've added high quality memory foam bedding, new modernized furniture, but have kept certain antiques, which blend very well with the rustic/wood motif of the apartment, all in an effort to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
...we've even added insulation between the floors, to ensure any sound between the two is minimized.

Your waterfront view of Little Kingston Creek is second to none, from inside the apartment, or from outside on the private/covered patio. Outside common areas include anything in the back yard (waterfront side of house), private pier, kayaks, cornhole, and of course our new paved firepit!

...it's a short paddle (15 min) with the Kayaks, or walk (1 mile) to Myrtle Point Park located just outside the inlet to our creek. Myrtle Point park is a great place for swimming, and has miles of nature trails to walk.

Historic Solomon's Island is just across the river from our creek inlet, and a short 5 minute drive from the Blue Heron apartment. Solomon's island is known for it's history as a fishing community and to this day sponsor's numerous fishing and waterman events, including fishing tournaments and docking contests. Solomon's is best known today for its many seafood restaurants and tourism community lifestyle.

All waterside activities are common access amongst, owners, LTR tenants, and Blue Heron guests. These include all (private) pier activities (kayaks), and firepit. The Blue Heron private covered porch includes the area directly in front of the apartment, but does not include the (left side) area in front of the garage. Two roadside parking spots are reserved for Blue Heron guests, along with private entrance walkway to Blue Heron, and detailed in the checkin guide.

Karen and I (owners) live upstairs with our two dogs, and are nearly always (literally) available in person for any questions or needs.
...of course, we are ALWAYS available through text/call!

When you arrive you'll notice the surrounding areas have recently been developed with single family homes and townhouses, but as you turn onto our lane which leads back through the woods to our six-home community, it's like you've entered the "twilight zone" and discovered a little piece of paradise hidden away from all the growing congestion.

As the name suggests you'll find lots of wildlife in our little community, including a couple of "Blue Herons", Ospreys, ducks, geese, and even a couple of Bald Eagles have a nest close by.

Getting around is easy...
By land, we are 1 mile away from one of the two largest road arteries (Rt 2-4) headed into and out of St Mary's county, as well as "Three Notch Road (MD235). We're just minutes from both Solomons Island, MD and all the California, MD shopping centers and restaurants.
By water, we're near the mouth of the Patuxent River, just north of the Solomons Island (Rt 2-4), aka Gov Thomas Johnson Bridge.

Property manager

Dave Hudgins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
Available only when coordinated, and agreed upon w
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must sign renter agreement; Security Deposit required of $300; Minimum age to rent is 25 yrs
No pets; No smoking in unit; Children under 12 strongly discouraged

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Available only when coordinated, and agreed upon w
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

California

Located in California, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. St. Mary's River State Park and Salem State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Calvert Marine Museum and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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California, MD

What's nearby

  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland - 21 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mezeh Mediterranean Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron on Little Kingston Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Myrtle Point Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Patuxent River and First Colony Shopping Center. Wildewood Shopping Center is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita D., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We really enjoyed our stay. The decor, amenities and beautiful view of the Creek was awesome. David and Karen were very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The perfect host. We will definitely stay there again when we are back the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The property is/was as advertised. Communication with the hosts was easy. The hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Vacation, in a Fantastic Rental Property
We have stayed at a few rental properties now, and we have a sense of these "things". One of my first stays included the New Orleans police greeting us at 0100 in the morning due to the entry instructions being too complicated and the alarm not silenced. This stay was by far the easiest check-in and entry to the property we have experienced. Dave and Karen were very good communicators (email and text) and this took away a lot of anxiety. The property was clean, well laid out and very well stocked (bathroom and kitchen wise), we only needed to purchase food stuffs for our stay. Everything else was provided for. Considering bed comfort, we have stayed at several 4 and 5 star hotels; and after just a couple of nights my back is in knots. I did not have a single knotted up morning the entire stay at Blue Heron. The view from the front porch was as breath taking as it was tranquil. While we did not make use of the fire pit, there was wood and tinder ready for us if and when we needed it. After a day out exploring and being with family, it was a wonderful refuge to return to nightly. I cannot say enough great things about the property and our hosts Dave and Karen. Thank you very much for our stay and we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
Great location and wonderful hosts! Definitely would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeVonne D., South Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
The house was perfect! It has everything you could need in the kitchen. The beds are comfortable. It was quiet and peaceful. Near stores and restaurants. Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deer crossing ln
The home and property was absolutely amazing. Dave and Karen are top shelf. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with simple amenities that were amazing.
We booked a two night weekend birthday weekend getaway for two adult couple. Dave did a great job of communicating from the time we booked, during our stay and after we left. Anything we possibly needed was already there upon our arrival. The location on the water was absolutely PERFECT! Sitting on the dock and watching the tide come in and a couple eagles fly around was very peaceful, but after a night out, lighting the fire pit prepared for us was the icing on the cake. Close enough for us to enjoy Solomons Island via Uber, far enough to decompress and relax. After we left Dave notified me of some clothing we left behind. Very personable host with great communication and a great guy to talk to around the fire pit. We will be back and we definitely will HIGHLY recommend our friends. Maybe next time we’ll come by boat and tie up on the deep water pier. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I wish we could add pics of our stay and the views. Thank you Dave!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accomodations!
The check in process was simple the property was very well taken care of and the owner was always on hand to answer any questions even before we arrived. It was quiet and a lovely view and area by the water to sit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dave Hudgins

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Hi, please call me Dave...
I'm a veteran (US Navy) and career civil servant who continues to work for the Navy. Happily married (to Karen) since '91 with three grown kids, we usually all get together in summers for a beach vacation on the Outer Banks (OBX) of NC. We've been OBX vacationers annually for 30+ yrs. Karen and I are fairly new to hosting, and looking forward to sharing our beautiful waterfront property with those that appreciate waterfront living.

Why they chose this property

Waterfront with deep water slip docking, and protected from potential open water weather.

What makes this property unique

We've added a waterside fire pit, kayaks and we've recently re-felted the pool (billiards) table, included in our mile long list of amenities

Languages:

English