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Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD

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20982 Bayside Ave, across from town dock, close to harbor and restaurants
Living room connected to MB and kitchen
Living room view 3
Living Room View 4
New Kitchen counters and floor View 1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rock Hall, MD
  • Rock Hall Harbor
    6 min walk
  • Ferry Park
    10 min walk
  • Waterman’s Museum
    13 min walk
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State)
    127 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD

Rock Hall - Voted as one of the 10 best towns in Maryland for many years.

VRBO is now collecting Maryland sales tax payable to the State of Maryland.
The daily rental charge now includes the Kent County 5% Lodging tax.

There is a Holiday and special event supplemental cost for some designated events.

In "Oysterman Cottage" you can stay the week or two days in a quaint cottage with Chesapeake Bay View of the harbor from 20982 Bayside Avenue in Rock Hall, MD. Rock Hall is known as the Pearl of the Chesapeake an unspoiled waterfront town on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. It has been voted consistently by Maryland Life as the best sunrise and sunset on the bay. It offers magnificent harbors, many fine marinas, over 2,000 boat slips, a broad spectrum of lodging facilities and restaurants, as well as, a host of recreational opportunities. You can walk to Waterman's Crab House or the Harbor Shack restaurant or drive to enjoy Flying Decoy Bar and Grill, Blue Heron Oyster House, JavaRock, Pearl on Main and Osprey Point Inn and Restaurants and easy drive or take a drive to Chestertown for the Kitchen at the Imperial Inn.

Kent County and Rock Hall guide use this link: https://www.kentcounty.com/media/tourism/visitors_guide/

Rock Hall 2024 Events (not a complete listing), check local info for specific dates
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company Fishing Tournament
Garden tour
Kent County Waterman's Day
July 4th celebration
Pirates & Wenches Event
Scrapple Festival at RH Firehouse
Fall Fest run and walk
September 27-29 Waterman's Triathlon Festival

Rock Hall Fireworks are scheduled each July (check local info for exact date).
This is a 35-minute show choreographed to patriotic music. It can be viewed from the bay and from anywhere in Rock Hall Harbor.

Rock Hall is a quaint seashore town with a thriving fishing and boating community. The harbor is filled with crab and oyster boats which leave early every morning, returning with heaving baskets of shellfish for the town's fresh seafood restaurants. The main town too is lovely, with two large 18th century mansions on the National Register of Historic Places, three museums which discuss the town's local heritage and the maritime industry, and many picturesque board houses. The town is particularly stunning at sunset, when the warm light envelops the town and harbor in an intense glow.

The Cottage: Our smoke-free cottage has been completely redone, with new furniture, recently redecorated for the 2021season with new double shower/double sink bath and laundry room. A new back deck was completed for 2022 season. Enjoy our new granite counters and kitchen flooring. It is enjoyed by family and friends and since our move to North Carolina, and has welcomed selected guests.

Two bedrooms (one queen, two twins) and a sleeping porch with pull out queen sofa-bed offers various sleeping arrangements.

New 42" Flat Panel Samsung Smart TV all streaming service with 100+ channels + YouTube with local Baltimore & Washington channels, Netflix + all other streaming services included.

Owner supplies all linens, coffee and laundry items.

We supply Internet and there is also free internet service at the Java Rock Coffee house in the center of town, a great breakfast and lunch stop.

Pet fee is per pet of $125.00 We have pet rules for your review and acceptance.

We will send you our pet policies before billing. Thanks for your understanding.

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Property manager

James E. Connell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
With prior approval pet fee and pet deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet rules - My property attracts many pet owners. Pets are considered when fully described in advance. I may restrict the number and type of pets.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 20982 Bayside Ave, Rock Hall

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rock Hall

Located in Rock Hall, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Rock Hall Harbor and Rolphs Wharf Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Hazel Miner Monument. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Rock Hall, MD

What's nearby

  • Rock Hall Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Ferry Park - 10 min walk
  • Waterman’s Museum - 13 min walk
  • The Mainstay - 18 min walk
  • Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waterman's Crab House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Java Rock - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Get The Scoop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fords Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD located?

Located in the heart of Rock Hall, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rock Hall Harbor and Ferry Park. Waterman’s Museum and The Mainstay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place near the water
Great place near the marina. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking our own meals. Nice recent updates to the bathroom and kitchen. Covered porch out back is also quite nice. We enjoyed our stay and would gladly return to this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay
My friends and I stay here every year because it’s so convenient to the harbor, restaurants and a walk or shuttle to the town. The shuttle service was new this year since it shut down in 2020. I am happy this is back again! The house is always well stocked with items we need. I’d recommend bringing an extra roll of paper towels as we go through quite a bit. There are 6 ladies who stay in this house and we always manage with one bathroom! The back screened in porch is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations for Waterman's Triathlon
Cottage had everything we needed although kitchen applicances could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
We love staying at this cottage! The kitchen is well stocked, the screened-in porch is wonderful. Within walking distance of our favorite restaurants. We had a great weekend and look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

WAYNE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No A.C.
Besides No air-conditioning and it was 90 kind of wrecked it but Everything else was perfect. Location was perfect When we checked in the a.c. wasn't working. I contacted management and they sent someone right out. He needed to order a part. We like it there. We want to come there next year for pirates weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing in every way! Location, beach, restaurants, town!
My three week stay with my boys and I was absolutely amazing. The house was great, stocked with everything needed, perfect size, perfect location, great communication w owner and property management- phenomenal customer service from everyone! Just a secret gem- I can’t speak more highly enough about this VRBO and its owners!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage and location
This is my second year staying at the house. I go every year to Rock hall MD for a ladies fishing trip. The house is spacious and really has everything we need to stay comfortably. We do wish there was another bathroom or half bath but the bathroom that they have is very large and easy enough to double up while getting washed up or makeup and hair. We spent a lot of time on the back screened in porch. We also love the location because we can walk to the restaurants and the town pool and harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape from DC
We wanted a change of scene for Thanksgiving this year and this cottage was perfect. The three of us cooked together in the large, well-equipped kitchen and enjoyed reading and watching movies in the comfortable living room. We all slept well and appreciated the spacious, new bathroom. At the end of the day, we were treated to the most spectacular sunsets imaginable, only a short walk from the cottage. Although the weather was unusually warm for Thanksgiving, I wished it were warmer so we could've spent more time on the large screen porch. It's a sweet cottage and I've recommended to a friend already!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cottage
This was perfect for our family. Loved the updated bathroom, very spacious, thick towels, good hot water. Beds were comfortable. Large, well-supplied kitchen. Lovely screened porch was a great space for eating and relaxing outside with the dogs. Great location, within walking distance of our 2 favorite restaurants. We had stayed here many years ago and we’re happy it was available for our trip this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway from the city!
The Cottage was wonderful. Incredibly clean, welcoming, and comfortable for a weekend getaway from the city. Walkable to waterman’s crab house, which has great live music and seafood. Also walkable to the Main Street for coffee and breakfast. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend retreat
Perfect place for our weekend needs. Very clean, well organized and stocked. Will definitely book again. Had everything we needed - everyone enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
We could not have been happier with this house. Beautifully decorated and appointed, and across the street from the quiet harbor. Very peaceful. The house had everything we needed for our Rock Hall adventure. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri h., Hershey PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, conveniently located homeIn Rock Hall.
Very nice home. Clean and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
It’s a nice place
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cottage. It was very charming and extremely well equipped the property manger was very
It was extremely well equipped. Had everything we needed. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. Having lived in Chestertown for 11 years we were well acquainted with the area and loved being in Rock Hall. We would live to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage in Rock Hall, Maryland!!
I really enjoyed the accommodations at the Oysterman Cottage!! The cottage was immaculate and completely decorated in a nautical theme which is so appropriate since Rock Hall is a small fishing town!! Also, loved the screened porch for reading and enjoying breakfast and dinner!! Thanks again for a wonderful stay in Rock Hall!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage.
My friends come to Rock Hall every year for a weekend. This was the first time staying at this particular house. It had everything we needed for the weekend. The back porch was wonderful! An additional bathroom would be nice but we made it work. We had 6 ladies on the house. We plan to book this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Cottage and Location
The cottage is a very comfortable spot for a relaxing few days in Rock Hall It is ideally situated near town, the harbor, and restaurants. Diane was very easy to reach for questions and tech support. The kitchen is well equipped. We will rent this cottage again. Thank you for making it available AW
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Peaceful Stay in Rock Hall
This is our 2nd time staying at this cottage. Each time the home was clean and well stocked and did have start-up supplies for guests. It is conveniently located and within walking distance to marina, restaurants, bay, etc. We enjoyed sitting and eating on the peaceful, screened-in back porch that overlooks a large tree shaded backyard. The host was also accommodating with a special request we had. It is also a plus that it is pet friendly and there was no evidence that any pets had been there prior to our arrival. So, if you have a pet or not, this is a lovely place to stay. Since we have family in the area, we will continue to stay here during our family visits.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Earline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased
We enjoyed the relaxed stay. It was fun to walk to the wharf. We enjoyed eating on the screened porch. We appreciated all of the supplies in the kitchen and bath. Thank you for a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wawa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Triathlon Weekend Home Base
I was staying here with my husband, mom and two friends for the waterman's triathlon weekend, with one of us racing saturday and one on sunday. this house was a perfect home base for our group, located right on the run course with easy access to the swim start. House was clean and comfortable and owner/management communication was easy and clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jo Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage at Great Location But
The outside of this home is well kept and the location is perfect. One of the reasons I chose to stay at this property was the mention of extra cleaning protocols due to Co-vid. Perhaps because my stay was late in the summer season, but I found neither the shower, mirror, microwave or stove was shiny clean which caused me to wonder about the areas that weren't so visible. Generally, premier hosts provide starter soaps in the bathroom, up-to-date guest information in the binder, and a empty closet for guests clothes. This cottage has two bedrooms but just one closet to be shared between the owner's clothes and guests, which I found inconsistent with providing extra cleaning practices due to co-vid. Be aware that the information about wi-fi access provided by VRBO email may not not match what's in the guest binder (my experience).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape
Wonderfully situated cottage. Just a few yards from marina and about 10-15 minute walk to small beach and 30 minute drive to a larger beach. A few great restaurants within walking distance, including great seafood (Ford’s, Waterman’s, Harbor Shack), pizza (Anchor and Plow) and ice cream. Small grocery store and local food market so didn’t have to drive much. Amazing birdwatching, hikes and kayaking. A terrific place to get away and unplug. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Very nice closed in porch for bug-free outdoor dining.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celeste R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
The property has been renovated with exceptional finishing touches. A truly lovely space. We were initially concerned about the small square footage from our large home, but we didn't need to be. The space is masterfully designed and completely functional for a single mom and her 2 children, plus the two dogs. Sailing for 2 days with Captain Mark Einstein at Blue Crabs was the ultimate peak of our vacation. The kitchen is well stocked. The dishwasher is hard to close but if you hold it for a couple of minutes it will lock and run. The property is well maintained by lawn service. We would like to return for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Birthday Week
Very well kept cottage. Its location is ideal for walking to restaurants on the water. We enjoyed the back porch with birds singing and shade from the large oak trees. A large bath was a nice feature/
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by James E. Connell

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Long time fund raiser with a national consulting practice. We often use the Rock Hall house for an office for our Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware clients. All the comforts of home and lots of personal touches.

Why they chose this property

Rock Hall has been a family destination for over 40 years. We have seen it grow but retain the old world charm. More sailboats than people. Consistently voted one of the best areas on the bay.

What makes this property unique

You will enjoy the quite atmosphere and the great views and walks into the sunsets. Full book the local area attractions available. On-site manager should you have any concerns or problems.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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