Escape your busy lives and vacation on our private beach. “Mark’s Beach House” offers incredible water views from every window. Nesteled on St. Jerome’s Creek, this 3- bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers over 2000 sq. ft. of second level living space. This vacation rental provides a relaxing environment where you can enjoy a dip in the Chesapeake Bay, smores at the firepit, or dock your boat after a day of fishing. The ideal waterfront getaway with friends or family!
THE SPACE
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV with Roku, sectional couch, 2 chairs, and large coffee table. Lots of natural light and gorgeous views of the water!
KITCHEN: 6-person dining table/ 2 bar seats, cooking basics, Keurig & drip coffee maker, spices, standing mixer, dishware, flatware, crab crackers, stove/oven, microwave, and refrigerator. A large & well stocked kitchen!
MASTER BEDROOM: ComforPedic Beautyrest king bed, smart TV with Roku, walk-in closet. The master bath has a large tub and walk-in shower.
BEDROOM 1: Queen bed, large desk with chair, closet space.
BEDROOM 2: Queen bed, dresser with mirror, small desk with chair, closet space.
SECOND STORY DECK: views of St. Jerome’s Creek & spans the length of the house with an outdoor table/chair and 3 rockers. (Baby gate stowed in master bedroom). Great for enjoying coffee in the morning or bird watching all day!
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach with cross bridge, private firepit with seating, firewood, picnic table, propane grill, and hammock. Enjoy lunch under our 100-year-old oak tree!
BEACH SHED: Beach wagon/umbrella/tent/chairs, 2 adult bikes, kiddie pool/toys, small charcoal grill, firepit grilling sticks.
CANOE: 3-person canoe with life jackets (Please review canoe binder located with life jackets inside the beach shed).
GENERAL: WIFI complimentary with speeds of over 40 mbps. Also included, bed linens, bath towels, (please bring your own beach towels), in-unit washer & dryer, laundry/dish detergent, central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, iron/board, steamer, trash bags, and toilet paper.
BABY GEAR: Crib with linen, pack n play, highchair, security gate are all stowed inside the master closet.
PARKING: We can accommodate 3 parking spaces per booking. If you need additional parking, please inquire prior to booking as space is limited.
ACCESIBILITY: Home is located on the second level; therefore, the use of stairs is required.
Please observe quiet hours between 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Due to a family member with a severe allergy, we have a STRICT no pet policy.
Liability Waiver:
You understand that swimming, hiking, and the use of the canoe are at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, dock use, and using the canoe. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, dock use, and use of the canoe and hold the owner harmless. You understand there are potential dangers that swimming, dock use, and the use of the canoe may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as the danger to any person swimming, using the dock or canoe if a person has health risks, or if a person is intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or while pregnant. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur. You understand the risks discussed above and agree that you will assume all responsibility for yourself and for the consequences of those in your party. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against the owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming, dock use, or using the canoe. All Guests in my party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming below constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between Guests and Host
For an additional $100 fee, dock your boat on our private pier. Enjoy fishing on the bay or take a walk down to our family-owned beach and watch the sun set! Only steps away, the beach can be accessed directly across the street using our private walk bridge. Feel like roasting marshmallows? Guests can relax and spend the evenings around the beach fire pit which includes homemade benches.
Guests have full access to the entire second level of the home. The first level has a long- term tenant, who is a part of our vacation rental team. All living and leisure spaces are separate and there are designated parking spots.
15 minute drive to St. Mary’s College
22 minute drive to Point Lookout State Park
11 minute drive to St. Mary's City Historic Park
30 minute drive to Solomon's Island
FAQ’s
• How private is the beach?
Answer: As you can view in our pictures, we have a private cross bridge for our guests to access the beach. The area where the fire pit is built is private and available for guests’ use. A short step down is where guests access the sandy beach. The beach is mostly private with the occasional neighbor taking a stroll. The beach area is large enough for all parties to maintain a proper social distance and interaction with neighbors is limited to a wave or simple greeting.
• Is the beach good for swimming?
Answer: The sandy beach is great for swimming, building sandcastles or collecting seashells. In hot summer months (July/August) you may encounter the occasional jellyfish. We do not offer beach towels. Guests are encouraged to bring their own.
What size are the life jackets provided?
Answer: 3 Adult Life Jackets: 90 lbs or more/30-52 inches
1 Youth: weight 50 -90 lbs: size 26-39 inches
1 Child Life Jacket: weight 30-50 lbs.
• What interaction will I have with the downstairs apartment tenant?
Answer: Our long-standing tenants respect our guests' privacy and have their own private space. Vacation rental guests have their own private entrance to the upper living 2000 sq. foot home. Guests also have 3 designated parking spots. Also separate from the tenant is trash containers/grill/picnic table/canoe/large upper deck with patio table and chairs/rockers.