Welcome to Hickory House on the Chesapeake Bay!

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Community Beach one block from Hickory House

Community beach - wonderful for younger children - shaded and calm waves.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 281.3 sq m

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Kitchen
Dryer
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Fireplace
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Saint Leonard, MD

Matoaka Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Calvert Cliffs State Park
‪18 min drive‬
Cove Point Lighthouse
‪22 min drive‬
Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Hickory House on the Bay! Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with seasonal views of the Chesapeake Bay is within walking distance of two community beaches and is also accessible using our beach parking pass. Relax, enjoy the water view, sounds and breezes. Explore this charming and tranquil Calvert County community, Long Beach by the Bay. Easy commuting distance from DC/Baltimore. Enjoy all that Southern Maryland offers from this centrally located home - Hiking in Calvert Cliffs, kayaking, fishing, boating from Flag Harbor, exploring local vineyards - Running Hare, dinner in Solomon’s Island, visiting Historic St Mary’s.

Property manager

Theresa Cullen

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

Second bedroom has a trundle.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

House trained and well behaved animals only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please keep the premise clean and if you bring a furry friend, please pick up after your pet - inside there is a vacuum for your use.

Trash is collected on Monday's. Please put your trash out Sunday evening or early Monday morning.

A rinse off area is available outside the deck steps and should be used before entering the home. Please use for your pets as well.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Leonard

Located in St. Leonard, this holiday home is near the beach. CalvART Gallery and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fox Run Center and First Colony Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.

Saint Leonard, MD

What's nearby

Matoaka Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
Calvert Cliffs State Park - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
Cove Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 34 min drive - 37.5 km

Restaurants

‪Adams Taphouse and Grille - ‬12 min drive
‪Vera's White Sands Beach Club - ‬18 min drive
‪Gateway Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min drive
‪The Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Frying Pan - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Hickory House on the Chesapeake Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Hickory House on the Chesapeake Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Hickory House on the Chesapeake Bay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Hickory House on the Chesapeake Bay! located?

This family-friendly St. Leonard holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Flag Harbor Marina and Flag Ponds Nature Park. Long Beach and Matoaka Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

3 Aug 2024

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

Great getaway to the bay!

The house was perfect for a quiet getaway to relax in. Parking pass available was a bonus since the bay is walking distance. Finding a place to include our puppy made the whole experience worth while.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

18 July 2024

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

Relaxing beach stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Hickory House! The host communicated clearly and was responsive to all our questions. The property was very clean and the AC worked well! Very close to 2 beaches. Laid back neighborhood and very safe. Would love to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BETZAIDA V.

23 July 2022

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

Great beach location

Very clean had everything I needed host was very nice

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

21 Aug 2023

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

Very relaxing

The house was very nice for the two of us. Clean and within walking distance of beaches. Very relaxing. Met some neighbors helpful and friendly Great place to stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

15 July 2023

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

Relaxing

The area was dog friendly which means a lot to me my dog is my world. Also area and beach was calm and beautiful. The neighborhood people were very friendly and helpful. The house was the perfect size for my husband, my dog and myself.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

18 June 2023

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

Quiet!

Beautiful quiet neighborhood Theresa's place was immaculate and charming she was great to work with and really communicative.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

28 May 2023

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

1st VRBO

We came here to look for our last house. Staying here made us wish this the one. Beach is fantastic and neighbors are great. Dogs allowed and ours made lots of friends. Quiet neighborhood and house had all we needed. Good restaurants and shopping nearby. Stay here and you will be very happy.

Stayed 47 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

10 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing cozy cottage

Had a great week! Cottage is adorable, clean and cozy. Host very welcoming with treats and bowls for our dogs. House is a couple weeks from the beach and a beach parking pass is included. The beach is private and very relaxing. It was very hot that week that we visited abd tge AC was excellent. Lots of extras in the house - games, hand soaps and even ballth salts! Very enjoyable visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T., Mechanicsburg, PA

10 July 2022

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

Relaxing Stay.

Very cute beach cottage with all the little extra decorating touches. Nice walkable Neighborhood we could hear the waves from the porch. Enjoyed sitting down on the beach and watching a mommy Osprey feed her babies. Book with suggestions for local area was very helpful. We did the antique loop on the rainy day. We enjoyed an evening at running hare winery and we found a small fossil and a shark tooth at Calvert Cliffs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dorothy B.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The property was absolutely adorable. I would pick that cottage up and drop it in Cape Cod, MA and I would be living my dream!!!! Every amenity was available. House was clean and cozy. Rustic charm, beachy…and yet updated where it counts…bath and kitchen! Neighborhood was quiet. If traveling from New England…just understand that the “beaches” of the Chesapeake are not at all like RI/MA bay beaches. That was my misunderstanding…so instead of going to the beach, we played golf. (Decent municipal course nearby…really nice people too!) DB

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janice B.

27 June 2022

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

A park with beaches

This little cottage is adorable and has everything you could need. It was stocked with TP, paper towels, etc. I do n’t find that in a lot of places I stay. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly (I met several residents while out walking the dog). The bird life is incredible. You can sit on the deck and listen and watch all day. It is a great size for a couple and a child or two (there is a large daybed big enough for two children/one teen). It is within a ten minute walk to two little beaches and close to a couple of great parks (fifteen minute drive) - for walking and easy hiking. The only potential downsides are: This is a hilly area and if you have trouble walking you should consider this. I loved walking the hills and have foot/back problems and did alright. The bed was too short for me (5’9”). Although I am not sure how a bigger bed would fit in the bedroom. The bugs (especially in the parks) are bad. Take some Deet. Would I stay there again? Yes. It is the perfect halfway point on my almost yearly trip from NE Ohio to Hatteras, NC. Betty Jolene (dog) and I had a great time! Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Chambersburg, PA

9 June 2022

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

Cottage by the bay

We were trying to find a place to stay at the last minute for a family gathering, and snagged Hickory House by the Bay as soon as it was listed. Theresa definitely put a lot of time into preparing the house, with fresh paint, a couple new floors, gorgeous live edge ceiling light fixtures, and cozy, coordinated cottage decor. The rooms are well lit, with plenty of natural light from the skylights and high windows. When traveling with dogs and kids, there's minimal room for packing. Thankfully, Theresa provided all of the basics, and lots more - much like you'd find when staying with that one friend or family member who was born to host. There were things for the dogs, amusements for the kids, caffeine for the adults, a Netflix account, and even beach towels and chairs. The second bedroom is perfect for kids. That room and the house overall would be very easy to childproof for toddlers or curious dogs without causing any damage, although we didn't need to do so. We did pull out the trundle as a crash spot for our oldest kid, who sleeps on the very edge of the bed. A pack n play fits perfectly next to the bed. If there are only 1-2 guests, the trundle has lots of pillows and would be a great spot to use as a sunroom in the winter, as it has a full wall of tall windows. We weren't at the house a whole lot during the day since we were there for a family event, but got in a little R&R on the deck and checked out the little beach briefly, and spent a couple hours at the other beach. Our dogs loved hanging out on the gated deck, and I enjoyed being able to drink my coffee in the morning sun. The neighborhood is active and friendly, with a lot of people passing by on their morning walks or on the way to the beach. The beaches have loads of seashells, so dig through to look for fossils. Both beaches are about a 5 minute walk from the house. I'd guess there are some great bay views from the deck in the winter, when the trees are bare. The cottage is only about 20 minutes from Huntingtown and Solomon's. We were easily able to go to both towns in the same day with a stop to take care of the dogs in between. Theresa was very responsive before, during, and after our stay. We were very thankful that she allowed us both of our dogs, as they are older and the "young" one is bonded to the higher maintenance elder dog. Staying at a house that was so well appointed made it easier to spend time with family and have some relaxing moments.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anne B.

30 Dec 2022

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

Holiday stay

This cottage was very quaint and cozy for a stay between Christmas and New Years. Walks on the beach nearby we’re quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Nov 2022

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

Quiet Stay By The Bay

The cottage is comfortable and has all that you need for a restful getaway in a quiet place with short walks to the beach full of solitude and beautiful shells.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

19 Oct 2022

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

A Quiet Cabin Getaway

My husband and I loved our quiet cabin close to the bay. Seeing the moon and eagles through the sunroof was beyond delightful. The cabin was so well-appointed with lots of upgrades.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

3 Oct 2022

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

It was great. Perfect for the weekend.

A perfect hideaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

8 Sept 2022

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

So quaint!

We had the best time staying by the bay! The house was great and the short walk to the beach was so perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W., Hanover, USA

3 Sept 2022

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

Lovely cottage by the bay

The cottage was charming & comfortable in a beautiful wooded setting. The bay was a safe 2 block walk along cool woods & charming little cottages. The beach was natural with gentle waves. I needed a quiet getaway & I felt totally safe and relaxed!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alison V.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location!

Workable cottage for a relaxing stay on the western shore.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jean D.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The View

Everything was very nice. The house was very cute. The only thing I have to say negative is that there were really no beautiful views of the Bay maybe in winter but not during the summer time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S., Washington, DC

10 Aug 2022

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

Quick getaway

House was cute, host was attentive especially during a brief power outage due to a thunderstorm. Would warn others about jellyfish in the water if you're actually interested in getting in... was pretty touch/go for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Theresa Cullen

I am a Maryland native and loved growing up visiting Southern Maryland and being on the Chesapeake Bay. Now I have a home I can share with others. Having travelled extensively myself and with my family, I have enjoyed using VRBO to find places to stay and enjoy the local scene.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to Hickory House on the Bay! We hope this will be a little home-away-from-home and we hope you enjoy your time here. This neighborhood is called Calvert Beach and we are part of the Community - Long Beach by the Bay.

The beach areas at Long Beach are some of the most spectacular of Maryland’s western shore. In addition to outstanding views, this part of the Chesapeake Bay boasts a boaters’ paradise and access to some of the best fishing spots. Calvert Cliffs provides beach goers with a trove of fossil finds.

What makes this property unique

We are pet owners (and lovers) and this is why we use properties like this one for our vacations and getaways so we ask that you please pick up after your pet so that we can continue to offer this option to all of our guests. There are special "dog" towels and a dog bed for you furry friend. Therefore, we ask that you please keep animals off the furniture and beds.

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English, Italian, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Main bedroom

Second bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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