Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
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Beach view
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Port Republic, MD

Matoaka Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Calvert Cliffs State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Breezy Point Beach
‪25 min drive‬
Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway; with morning visits from deer in the yard, bald eagles and jet fighters flying overhead, and miles of beautiful community beach access, great for finding sharks teeth, and seashells. Also not far from Calvert Cliffs.

Property manager

Hyrum & Lisa Shewell

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 6 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

All members of your group, humans and animals, must be included in your reservation No parties No excessive noise No littering No illegal activities

Flush only septic safe toilet paper Report all concerns with hosts during stay All items remain in rooms where found Clean messes Follow pet policy

Use of beach access vehicle gate is not permitted; use only pedestrian gate No tampering of locks Report anything damaged, destroyed, broken, or lost

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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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

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

About the area

Port Republic

Located in Port Republic, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. CalvART Gallery and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include R&J's PlayPark and Calvert Marine Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port Republic, MD

What's nearby

Matoaka Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
Calvert Cliffs State Park - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
Breezy Point Beach - 25 min drive - 27.3 km
Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 31 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

‪Adams Taphouse and Grille - ‬5 min drive
‪Heritage 485 - ‬9 min drive
‪Brick Wood Fired Bistro - ‬9 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
‪Vera's White Sands Beach Club - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Matoaka Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Long Beach and Flag Harbor Marina. Flag Ponds Nature Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

19 Nov 2024

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

What we were looking for

Enjoy our time there

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

15 Dec 2024

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

A

A says it all. No complaints. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Larry S.

16 Dec 2024

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

Family time

My wife and I stayed two nights to visit family. Cottage was as described, very roomy and comfortable. Great location. Host was very kind. Only dislike was smell from oil heat, I've never had oil heat and not sure if that is normal.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

28 Nov 2023

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

Last minute weekend trip

We had a wonderful stay at this cute yellow house by the bay. It has all the comforts of home. It was perfect for family time. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

2 July 2024

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

Relaxed and comfortable

Away from the hustle and bustle of any city but close enough to get anything you need. Our stay was very relaxing and Hyrum and Lisa were the best hosts we have had so far... Will definitely look for them again if we are in the area again...

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn M.

27 May 2024

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

Cozy cottage!

This was a great little getaway! The property was very accurate to the listing, and everything was very clean and tidy. We cooked a bit at the house and it had all the pots/pans/utensils we needed. The beach across the street is quite nice, and it's a short drive to Calvert Cliffs State Park. Would definitely recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred and Christine S.

18 May 2024

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

Chesapeake bay stay

Great location great place to stay very quite neighborhood and walking distance to beach and chesapeak bay Shells and fossils found on the beach during low tide The home has everything you would need for a family The WiFi had mare than enough signal for everyone and laptops And last the owners went above and beyond to make sure we were ok and if we needed anything

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

22 Sept 2023

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

"Our quiet time away"

Many thanks to the hosts for our quiet time away. Home is very comfortable, quiet, and steps away to a private beach area where we enjoyed searching for beach treasures every day. We enjoyed sitting on the wrap around deck listening to the sounds of the waves. The hosts were always available if we had any questions. We are looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxim R.

29 Sept 2023

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

Great getaway!

My wife and our two dogs really enjoyed the stay at the cozy cottage! Lisa and Hyrum were great host. They provided tons of information and were very helpful throughout our stay. The place was clean and had all the necessities we needed. We ventured out a lot to the beach across the road and found so many fossils. We would definitely comeback!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great place!

We all loved the house and amenities. The description of the home in Vrbo was accurate. The house is so cute, has lots of room, and the owners supplied some great snacks for us, as well as leaving some chocolates on our beds. They communicated with us regularly to be sure everything was okay and we were enjoying our stay. This home is very near everything we wanted to visit: lighthouses, Calvert Marine Museum, and beaches. There is also a nice beach almost directly across the street that we visited every day. We’ll definitely rent here again when visiting the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thor S.

21 Oct 2023

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

Host Communications par excellence

We enjoy having three generations of family spread throughout Calvert and St Mary’s counties since our own exodus out of MD so, the central location of this “Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay” really made a recent visit convenient. Without a doubt, what we appreciated the most were the proactive communications from and with the hosts. The hosts are responsive in a timely manner and it is apparent they work overtime to avoid issues. (If all hosts tried as hard as these hosts appear to AND everyone treated the houses we rent as well as we do our own homes, well, we’d all be closer to a perfect world!) We plan to stay here again and have already booked a return visit so that confidence should convey more than mere words …

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

6 Apr 2025

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

Cute cottage

We were traveling for a wedding at a near by venue. Plenty of room for our needs. We enjoyed visiting the small beach across the stress for coffee in the mornings!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina T.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

10 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohan B.

9 Nov 2022

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

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

This home was lovely and superrrr amazing! Property was clean in a beautiful spot with great scenery and not to mention the loads of snacks for us. Thank you Lisa for also being so communicative with us, our trip absolutely rocked because of your lovely home.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Dover,York

22 Oct 2022

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

My getaway for a day

This was a beautiful getaway for overnight very close to the water and the fall foliage , the property had awesome hospitality with snacks and other amenities. Very spacious and peaceful atmosphere..

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl N.

4 Oct 2022

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

Fun long weekend

Nice little house in a great location, close to the water and a short drive to various hikes and activities. Owners were very responsive when a few issues arose with the house during our stay, and resolved them quickly.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Anniversary

Owners were very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the pictures of the property’s amenities were misleading and not updated. The private beach is across the main road in a gated area which needed a code to get into. The pictures lead you to believe the property is ON the beach. The pictures of the chairs overlooking the bay are not what you see! They rotten and broken. If you want to sit on the beach across the street from the house bring your own beach chairs! The house smelled musty, needs a better cleaning staff (we wiped down counter tops, dirty floor boards, light switches…etc), fans were covered in dust (not good for allergies), and the toilet in the master bedroom was wobbly (it needs to be bolted down). The beds were good with clean linens! Plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioners, body wash, toilet paper and paper towels! The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking supplies, coffee maker, toaster and microwave. Clean grill and grilling utensils. House was in a good location for sightseeing and had a nice wrap around porch that overlooked the wooded area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanette W.

1 Aug 2022

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

Enjoyed the beach

There was a short walk from the cottage to the beach. The beach is a little narrow during high tide, but you could still walk along the edge. We enjoyed the privacy of the beach. Most of the time when we were on the beach, we did not see anyone else. We did find several shark's teeth on the beach; which was exciting for the adults and the kids. The cottage had plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the spacious porch/deck.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Hyrum & Lisa Shewell

Languages:

English, French

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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