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Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps

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The Bay is our backyard.
Double decker on the beach!
Steps to the beach
Walk right out to the waters edge, shallow depth
Lower deck with pier to our community pier

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4115.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Republic, MD
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Breezy Point Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps

Welcome to The Aways Dreaming Cottage with two bedrooms which sleeps four (4) – where dreaming is a pastime you will enjoy. There is not another cottage with this Bay access and two level decks, for these multi-walking miles of beach front. Our cottage is a privately-owned Chesapeake Bay front home only steps from the water’s edge. Located just 50 mins from Washington, DC, 14 miles north of the quaint seaport village of Solomons Island and 40 minutes south of Maryland’s capitol of Annapolis, the Always Dreaming Cottage at Kenwood Beach will relax you with quiet walks on the beach, fossil, shark tooth and sea glass collecting and best of all the lull of lapping waves as you enjoy the sunsets on the water’s reflection.
Don’t fight the bridge traffic, come enjoy all the Chesapeake Bay has to offer on the Western Shore!
During your week stay with us enjoy nearby Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Cliffs, Flag Pond, craft, flea and antique malls, concerts of mainline stars in intimate venues or local wineries and evening music entertainment. Prefer quiet afternoons? Enjoy a book on the back deck, track marine traffic as it steams by or sun bathe on the master suite’s private deck on the second floor of our Always Dreaming beach side cottage.
If you enjoy kayaks and swimming our calm bay waters are inviting you to visit our shores. One of the few Bay coastlines where you can walk for several miles, this section of the Chesapeake Bay Western shore is an uncrowded wonderland. If you enjoy fishing or crabbing, our private community dock is only steps away from our house. Amenities such as restaurants and grocery shopping are nearby for your convenience either north to Prince Frederick or South to Lusby/Solomons Island.
Our Always Dreaming Cottage is a two bedroom, two and a half bath home, with a fully equipped kitchen and gas barbecue grill. The owners are in the neighborhood easily available if a need arises or for suggestions of local activities of interest. We are a water conservative community and household, so showers only and no baths. The home does not have a dishwasher or washer/dryer at this time. There is a local laundromat. Sheets, bath and beach towels can be provided for a small additional charge or you may bring your own. The master suite has a queen-sized bed. The second bedroom has a full-size new bed with a private bath. The house is limited to four adults maximum occupancy. Bring your own water sport toys, sand castle building sets, kayaks, etc. to enjoy your time with us at the Always Dreaming Cottage.



Property manager

Robert

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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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

Events allowed
With prior agreement w/owner
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please provide info on pets in order to be approve
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only on driveway and not on deck, thanks
It's our home and not a motel, please enjoy this awesome beach location and we hope you love it as much as we do.

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: With prior agreement w/owner
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Republic

Located in Port Republic, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and Calvert Cliffs State Park, while calvART Gallery and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center are cultural highlights. R&J's PlayPark and Calvert Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Port Republic, MD

What's nearby

  • Matoaka Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Breezy Point Beach - 26 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 32 min drive - 38.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Adams Taphouse and Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heritage 485 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brick Wood Fired Bistro - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Republic cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Matoaka Beach, Long Beach and Flag Harbor Marina. Flag Ponds Nature Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
Great property and location- plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, but…
We have stayed in this cottage several times and truly love the location. It is showing signs of wear and tear and needs some upgrading to justify the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual trip
As always, we had a great time at Roberts property! Thanks for a wonderful stay we will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views.
Beautiful location. Needs some updating and better furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal to kayak in the Chesapeake Bay straight from the cottage
Perfect if you like peace and quiet on the water. Even though we ended up having stormy weather for part of our week we were cozy inside reading with great view of the waves. Property manager very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chesapeake bay
We had such an amazing long weekend. We loved fossil hunting and walking on the beach. What a relaxing break.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly amazing!
The pictures don't do this place justice. It was absolutely breathtaking! We spent a week walking the shoreline, finding sharks teeth, bathing in the sun and enjoying every moment of being on the bay. Thank you, Robert, for sharing this wonderful property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a great stay- perfect space for our family of 4! The beds were VERY comfortable and ensured we had a wonderful night sleep. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay!
We loved our stay at Always Dreaming Cottage. It was truely amazing to be right on the water. We can't wait for a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bay Cottage. Excellent stay.
Beautiful cottage with great views. Beach acces was amazing, and the owners are a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, a bit of everything
This was a perfect spot and cottage for our needs. Sharks teeth and shell hunting right off the deck, beach walking, fishing from a pier, awesome deck to relax. We loved it for our short getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable Bay retreat
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. Nothing beats the location. It's easy to reach from DC and right on the Bay so you can sit on one of the two decks and watch the birds and ships go by. It's a small, quiet community, so it's perfect for families. Large, well-equipped kitchen and two bedrooms with extremely comfortable beds. Robert is super communicative and nearby if anything is needed. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing!
This place is in a perfect location for fossil hunting! Very quiet and extremely relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay at the Beach
Wonderful beachfront vacation. Loved hanging at the beach with the family and sitting on the porch. Lots of activities nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to get away from the city
Good place for relaxing vacation. Walk on the beach, in the nearby parks. Boardwalk is just a short drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful time! The property was clean and comfortable. The view amazing! Very responsive owners, dog friendly setting, and nice community made it the perfect getaway for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The View
The view was spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heide S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
We thoroughly enjoy the time we spend at the Always Dreamin. The host responds quickly and is very accommodating. The property is wonderful and we love that the beach is right there. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Relaxing Getaway
We are so lucky to have found this place! All the amenities and right on the beach. Our kids played for hours!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place right on the water!!!
The house was the perfect location with the sand and water just steps away! Our kids (5 and 2 yrs old) loved playing on the beach multiple times a day. Beautiful sunrises and peaceful evenings, the area was quiet and relaxing. Will definitely look forward to coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kimberley t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and quiet
We found the house cozy, and clean. Upstairs each bedroom has a private bath. The kitchen was clean and well appointed with both pod and regular coffee makers plus toaster oven. Living room was the downfall, only a sofa, no chairs exepect kitchen or this very hard little bench seat. TV has firestick which is adequate for a week out of your life. The best part is out the back door, the deck is wonderful, the beach small and cozy water was great for small children, watching ships, reading books and watching the sun and moon come up is beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants, and grocery stores between house and Prine Frederick to meet your needs. WE ENJOYED OUR TIME, WOULD DO IT AGAIN.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Beautiful property
Our family had a wonderful time collecting sharks' teeth and shells. Beautiful house and great surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful Sunrises
Quaint, charming and relaxing, this beach cottage is a tiny slice of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Merle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer trip 2023
As always this property continues to be as charming as when we first experienced it. Very peaceful setting. On our list to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach!
Our second time staying here and we just love it! So relaxing, beautiful view, right on the beach, our kids voted to come back again! We had everything we needed in the house and the owners are always available if needed. And we were able to bring our dog along on vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Robert

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Love the neighborhood and this is our second home and just around the corner to assist our guests.

Why they chose this property

Comfortable, laid back, friendly neighborhood, good for families and couples

What makes this property unique

Close to so many attractions and great for families. Miles of beach to walk, easy living, a view and location that can't be beat by any other house in the area.

Languages:

English