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Sophisticated Charmer with Parking & Views of the USNA Chapel Dome

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Exterior
Early Spring at Downtown Abbey
View from Front. Driveway holds 2 cars.
New Kitchen, Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas stovetop.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Annapolis, MD
  • Annapolis City Dock
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • U.S. Naval Academy
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Annapolis, MD (ANP-Lee)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sophisticated Charmer with Parking & Views of the USNA Chapel Dome

Hello and Welcome to Annapolis! You are going to love this home.

IMPORTANT: if you are inquiring about USNA Commissioning week please send us a request. The instant quote MAY NOT be correct. USNA Commissioning current base rates are $12,000 for the week through 2026, and $13,000 for 2027.

We purchased this home January 2010 and did a complete renovation of the kitchen and Master Suite. We are in the heart of downtown historic Annapolis, steps from the US Naval Academy: a one minute walk to Gate 3, and a 4 minute walk to Gate 1. Walk to City Dock, Ego Ally, Maryland State Capital, Main Street and the heart of the historic district, with dozens of fantastic restaurants, boutiques, museums, live music venues and theaters!

The Navy Marine Corps football stadium is 1 mile away, and a pleasant walk on a nice day (and much faster than driving through the game day traffic!).

We've decorated and furnished the home with a nod to the historic character of the architecture (the home was built in 1890 and added on in 1920). There are built-ins, hidden compartments, detailed moldings, a double staircase, a sun porch looking onto King George Street and a fully stocked "Cook's kitchen." The formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and features an antique dining table from the 1920's. Though not entirely "historic" the house does also include wireless internet, basic cable, a DVD player, and a large flat screen TV.

Upstairs, the Master suite was designed with a more modern feel and features a large bathroom (which was featured in Annapolis Home Magazine) and second floor sun porch overlooking the back yard with views towards State Circle. The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has a pair of twin beds with a view of the Navy Chapel dome! There is also another another recently renovated full bathroom on the 2nd floor.

We have 2 off-street parking spots and a beautifully landscaped backyard with a patio and grill, shady trees and plenty of room for a backyard get together. An additional 2 parking spaces may be reserved by request (seasonal fees may apply).

Mature groups only. This is not a party house. Ideal for family and friends looking for luxury getaway. We look forward to speaking with you!

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Property manager

Casey and Kristjana Cook
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Small gatherings (up to 25 people) are allowed with permission. Please reach out to inquire, if you have questions!
Historic District noise ordinances require quiet hours 10pm-6am. Failure to abide results in loss of security deposit. Please respect our neighbors!

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 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

About the area

Annapolis

Located in Annapolis, this holiday home is in the city centre. Hammond-Harwood House and The Colonial Players are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include John Smith House and William Paca House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Hall or Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Annapolis, MD

What's nearby

  • William Paca House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Annapolis City Dock - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • U.S. Naval Academy - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maryland State House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Odenton Station - 22 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Choptank - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O'Brien's Annapolis' Original Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick & Ruth's Delly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mc Garvey's Saloon - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sophisticated Charmer with Parking & Views of the USNA Chapel Dome pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sophisticated Charmer with Parking & Views of the USNA Chapel Dome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sophisticated Charmer with Parking & Views of the USNA Chapel Dome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sophisticated Charmer with Parking & Views of the USNA Chapel Dome located?

Located in Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hammond-Harwood House and U.S. Naval Academy. William Paca House and John Smith House are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Fantastic!!

Two adult couples stayed for a local wedding at the Paca House. So easy to get to from this amazing house. So welcoming and cozy. We felt comfortable immediately. The hosts were great to work with. Truly an exceptional weekend with the house being a big part of it. Thanks very much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tucker A.

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

Great Location!

Perfect location for Parents Weekend at the Academy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great place, great host, great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and well maintained, easy to get to, and a terrific location with easy walking distance to a ton of shops. Host was great. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne B., Phoenixville

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

Annnapolis visit

Nice location. Convenient to everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Perfection!

Spent a beautiful week at this lovely home for my daughter’s wedding at the William Paca House & Gardens. The owners are so generous and gracious. Everything you could need is provided - including crab mallets. You can’t ask for a more perfect location with easy walks to everything downtown. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Annapolis Thanksgiving

Fantastic family stay here over the Thanksgiving holiday. Charm and location of this property hard to beat. Special treat sitting in the sun room and listening to the bells of the naval chapel just yards away!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Annapolis Wedding

Close to everything, spacious and easily able to accommodate the bridal party. Parking in front and rear which is great for downtown Annapolis. Very responsive and accommodating host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebekah a.

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

Fabulous reunion home

We came for my husbands 40th reunion. It was the perfect house. Close to everything and so comfy with wonderful bedrooms, kitchen, living quarters and backyard. The parking was also wonderful because there are not a lot of places to park. We had excellent communication. Very quick to reply. Thanks for a great place. I would stay there again and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Sailing home

Fantastic house! Very easy walk to the yacht club and downtown. Perfect house for our sailboat racing team!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q., Where do you live?

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

Perfect location! Lovely home!

Less than 5-minute walk to Town or the US Naval Academy. The home was perfect for our stay! We had friends in the area who drove and had a place to park. The home had plenty of space to relax! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie S.

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

Somber and Serene

Our adult family of 4 came back to Annapolis after moving out of our 1920’s home in Eastport in 2022 for my mother’s funeral. The home was perfect for our somber stay and provided great flow for a small family and friend gathering to celebrate my mom. We felt like the sweet home gave us a big hug. Thank you for a special memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana C.

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

Perfect commissioning home!

We had a wonderful stay during commissioning. The house is charming, warm and cozy yet spacious. Plenty of room in the formal dining area and backyard to host a gathering of 20 family members. The location can’t be beat! Very short distance to the Yard and downtown. Kristjiana was a lovely and accessible host.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Go Navy 1979 OV

Overall very positive. Excellent parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Wonderful Retreat

At a time when I need a quiet it was a wonderful place to retreat and have peace! Thank you so much for providing that for me with your beautiful property and still able to enjoy downtown!
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay L.

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

Annapolis Gem

Great walking access to Naval Academy, downtown shops and restaurants. Great bedroom configuration, even provided a Pack-n-Play portable crib and high chair for our grandson. Well appointed kitchen if you want to cook. Very responsive owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Wedding Weekend in Annapolis

This house was perfect for our 5 family members. Located very close to the Naval Academy, harbor restaurants and shops. The house was very clean and thoughtfully well-appointed with essentials. Beautiful backyard and comfortable beds. Driveway parking was essential, Communication with the owners was timely and friendly. Would absolutely stay at this lovely home again,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy Charmer

Thank you for sharing your wonderful house. We found it to be a clean, cozy, relaxing and peaceful property. It was within great distance to the Naval Acdemy which was awesome for attending Navy’s soccer exhibition game and to downtown. It had a wonderful and peaceful backyard for relaxing. The only negative was the outdoor patio furniture. It had debris and cob webs on it which I feel should be cleaned as well before guests arrival. Other than that we loved our stay!! We would definitely stay here again! Oh, the big plus was the parking; its own driveway, which was awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena T.

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

Commissioning Week '23

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying here - location can't be beat and parking was an added bonus! Home was clean, comfortable and stocked with amenities. Loved the shaded backyard, which easily accommodated a small graduation party, complete with dining table for 6, an outdoor couch and two seats with ottomans. Kristjana was so thoughtful with leaving a congratulatory note and gift bag upon our arrival. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great spot!

Perfect location to walk all of Annapolis! Easy to find. Off street parking so you car is safe. Owners are super nice and accommodating. Master bath is terrific. Front closed on porch is the best for hanging out with the windows open. House is well appointed with everything you need to relax and have a great weekend in a great town. We have stayed in 3 VRBOs in Annapolis when we visit and this is the best by far!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Perfectly Quaint

This home and the host immediately made our family feel welcome. You can't get a better location...walk everywhere. We were there to visit with our Mids and it was close to gate one to drive on and even closer for them to walk through the turnstile short cut near T-court at gate three. The beds were so comfy and the kitchen and backyard and porch were perfect for our cook out on the grill. The front sunroom porch was amazing and quiet for morning coffee. We had the best weekend and made great memories. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina P.

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

Home away from home

Look no further for your home away from home in the best location possible. Our family decided to do a staycation to live the downtown life for a few days. Kristjana went above and beyond. She left scooters in the backyard for our children to play with and had the home stocked with toys. We spent our mornings walking to local coffee shops to get breakfast/coffee to go, eating it at the city dock, then walking over to the nearby playground for the boys to play. Then our evenings were spent enjoying the beautiful backyard. The location does not get any better. The home was decorated perfectly and made us all feel at home. I just can’t say enough good things about the home or host. If I could rate it a 10, I would. Thank you Kristjana for allowing your home to be a place that families and friends can create memories. We can’t wait for our next staycation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Olivia D.

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

Nice home

The home was beautiful and perfect for our wedding rehearsal dinner. We left the yard in better condition than we found it. Please be aware that the neighbor on the left side of the house (when looking at the house from the street) was extremely rude. She yelled at me while we were getting ready for our rehearsal dinner. She then contacted the owner of the property and which led to her messaging me on my wedding day. This caused a lot of stress. The HOA president also approached my family while we were staying here. The home is in a perfect location for a wedding and is very beautiful. The owner was very communicative. Unfortunately because of the very rude neighbors, I will not be staying here again. It felt like we were under a microscope.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Fantastic USNA 40th Reunion House

Our experience was first rate from the day we checked in. THE house was clean and ready for occupancy and the owners were flexible on the extra space out back for one of our cars. All appliances were modern and the house was very quiet to outside traffic which made it easy to sleep. Beds were comfy.We rented when it was starting to get chilly at night but did spend some time out back on their nice brick patio. I hope to rent again in 5 years for our 45th.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

bev K., Springfiel

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

Cousins becoming Friends

Great property and property owners. Very accomodating, great location,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Christmas

Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Casey and Kristjana Cook

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We lived in this house from 2010 to 2015 with 3 small boys and had a blast! As the boys got bigger, we knew it was time to give up being Townies and settle in the 'burbs. But this house is still a huge part of our hearts! When it's not booked, we are often found hanging out in the sunroom, working on our laptops and enjoying people watching and listening to the Chapel bells. Annapolis is also well-known as a "runners town" and still serves as our home-base for the Annapolis 10 miler, Annapolis Half Marathon and the Zooma 10k!

Why they chose this property

One of the very few private homes in Annapolis with off-street parking!! There is complimentary parking for up to 2 cars, and we own an additional 2 spaces that we will consider including on certain dates. Private and quiet back yard with dining furniture, gas grill and plenty of space to relax or host a small gathering. Located close enough to both USNA and St Johns College to hear the bells from both of their bell towers!

What makes this property unique

Did we mention the parking?? If you are coming in during a holiday week, Navy football weekend or Boat Show, parking is in exceedingly high demand. Having the stress-free option of parking off the street right at the front door is something you will be so glad you have!

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