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Inchgarth at Scotland Yards

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Inchgarth from the beach
Inchgarth from the street
Beach view from the deck
Open living room
Open Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14396.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Scotland, MD
  • Confederate Memorial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Point Lookout State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+3
7 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Inchgarth at Scotland Yards

A cozy and welcoming retreat set on the precipice of a rustic nature.
An artist’s escape, Inchgarth can easily accommodate up to 14 people, with 7 bedrooms and 5 baths. Calming and soothing, the salty shores at Inchgarth are nothing short of breathtaking. The velvety sands are a perfect getaway to lounge in, and the sturdy rocks provide a perch to better see the rising tides and cast your rod. A spanning great room complete with a full kitchen and roaring fireplace showcases the heart of Inchgarth down on the beach level of the house. The Inchgarth retreat is ideal for parents seeking some restorative solitude without being too far from the kids, as the house is set up to have two complete, expansive living spaces within the same dwelling. Independence without distance is the gift of this artful, Scottish-inspired home.
Inchgarth is a hidden gem of Scotland, Maryland that boasts the magical blend of rustic and modern. This cozy chalet is a polished sanctuary for fishers and artists alike. For your stay, we’ve included two bicycles that are provided year-round, and two kayaks that are available from late spring to early fall only, for your safety.

Property manager

Mindy Klingensmith
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Scotland

Located in Point Lookout, a neighbourhood in Scotland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Confederate Memorial Park and Historic St. Mary's City are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dennis Point Marina and Coan River Marina.
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Scotland, MD

What's nearby

  • Confederate Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Point Lookout State Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Elms Beach Park - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 25 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quarters at Pier450 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Courtney's Restaurant-Seafood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Monk's Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kellam's Seafood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle C Oyster Ranch - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inchgarth at Scotland Yards pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inchgarth at Scotland Yards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inchgarth at Scotland Yards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inchgarth at Scotland Yards located?

Located in Point Lookout, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Confederate Memorial Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Conoy and Point Lookout State Park. Swimming Beach and Point Lookout Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Great place for big family and friends gathering

This place has it all. Clean and spacious house with beach right infront. Kids and adults had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Be B.

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

Lovely home in a lovely location

Very nice home for a large group. Includes 2 full kitchens. Lots of space for get-togethers. Great view from outside and inside the home. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean and in good repair. Neighborhood is quiet. Gentle beach is good for all age ranges.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul V.

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

Beach house

Kids enjoyed swimming. Beach very nic
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Be B.

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

Great Location for family get together

Great house with beautiful location. Beach access is a little difficult, but we had enough people that we also rented the house next door, so all worked out. Lots of space in the house. All rooms are adequate size for families. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful property with great amenities and a perfect view!

This is our 2nd stay in a Scotland Yards property and we can’t say enough about the quality of the home, furnishings and location. The kayaks, paddle boards and bikes were a huge hit and our entire party had a wonderful week enjoying the house, the sun and the bay. Thank you for another super vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

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

A wonderful family vacation

We hosted a 50th wedding anniversary weekend for my parents with multiple families staying the weekend. We all thoroughly enjoyed the house as it was the perfect spot for such a large group. Everyone was happy with their rooms, the beds were comfortable and the host provided so many amenities such as dish soap, hand soap, shampoos, etc. It really allowed us to walk in and immediately start enjoying the beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

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

Great Family Getaway

This property was great for our family getaway, there was plenty of room for everyone, the adults and kids enjoyed the private beach and swim area in the bay, was especially nice for the little kids as it was shallow for a good way and the waves were gentle, they never wanted to get out of the water. The older kids loved crabbing and fishing at the inlet up the beach a little ways and they enjoyed kayaking ( brought our own but 2 were supplied.) We enjoyed having fires every night in the fire pit and Elizabeth was always a call away when we needed more fire wood. We like to experience different locations every year but all the kids definitely want to come back here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

suvarna j.

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

Great place for a fun time in water with friends and family !!

The house and location is just gorgeous, it has a wonderful view. The water is really clean. Private beach was great for kids to play in the water as well as sand. Property owner and manager both were very friendly and helpful. Property owner Mindy was great in communication and answering any questions we might have. Huge house with enough place for everyone. Enough open space for kids even inside the house. They provide kayak and life jackets which was great. Very clean and neat property. Will definitely suggest this place and will go back for sure myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

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

Family Time

Our original plan was to have a wedding here in 2020 but needed to change location. We were able to push our reservation for a year. Did not have the big group, small and relaxed. Beautiful location. Only 2 negatives rocks no beach(shared tho), no cell service(good for escape). Knowing this we would still come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

Exceeded Expectations

Perfect beach getaway in a quiet rural area. No crowds. Casual non-pretentious well equipped home that perfectly accommodated 8 adults and 5 children and never felt as if we were crowded. Had a small issue with raccoons chewing holes in plastic outdoor trashcan. Called property manager. Incredibly quick response. Within 2 hours had plastic cans with metal cans, problem solved. I have only compliments for the setting, the home and the owner/property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G., Cleveland, OH

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

Our best vacation ever

It was one of our best vacations. It was so great that we immediately rebooked this property for the next year. Great location, great house, great view, great property overall. We had 12 adults (3 families) and one dog. Everybody (including dog :-) ) said that it's awesome place and we want to repeat the same experience next year. We used property's kayaks, cached crabs and fish, laying on the beach and on the grassed thin but wide strip right before the beach. We set up the gazebo we brought with us on that strip to hide from the sun. At night we had small bonfires and enjoyed unbelievable view. We swam a lot in the bay regardless of jellyfish (there were a lot of them this summer), but we hope there will be fewer of them next year. The only negative impression (besides falling dishwasher) is the floor of the house's first floor. It is not painted cement with the marks of the previous tiles and a lot of small fragments. The first floor is a beautiful, fully finished, convenient independent apartment with everything you need, but this unpainted cold and dump cement floor with removed tiles makes impression of the basement. We hope it is temporary (maybe in the middle of remodeling) and will be fixed next year. I'd like to use this opportunity and say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for our wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Be B.

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

Lovely open house. Great beach.

Great open main floor. Perfect for group activities. Since there is no screened porch, I was concerned about bugs in the evening. But sat outside and did not get one bite! Convenient second kitchen and family room downstairs. All bedrooms and bathrooms are a good size. Beach was great for small children through adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Three families loved it

Several families enjoyed their stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but wouldn't

e just spent a week at Inchgarth. Two adults, and five teens, plus one dog. While it was sometimes inconvenient to have no indoor access between the floors, it was nice to be able to give one group of teens their own space (the boys). Overall the house is set up well. In fact, there are some things we brought that we didn't end up needing, because they weren't listed as included items - hair dryers, beach chairs. (There are plenty of beach chairs.) We cooked dinner every night and found the kitchen to have most everything we needed. Note: the grocery stores are far, like 45 minutes. Buzzy's Store and Ridge Market don't have much more than booze and a few snacks, although the Dollar General was convenient and had more than we thought it would. In general, be prepared for not a lot of activities nearby or things for kids to do. The listing advertises "your own private beach," but due to the large rocks that statement is only true for a few hours a day during low tide. Our kids were kind of disappointed. Inchgarth feels like a house that was very well stocked....ten years ago. The kayaks (2) only have one working paddle between them. There are things that neighboring houses have that Inchgarth does not - water floaties, gas grill, that would be good to have. The house itself desperately needs to have the outside power-washed; it's covered in dead bugs and spider webs. Also there is a large section of soffit coming off one side that flaps in the wind. The deck is crowded, albeit with nice Frontgate furniture. Furniture inside includes ripped leather and pleather seating - an easy fix but one that has not been made. Slipcovers are filthy. We heard through the grapevine that the owner is a D.C. lobbyist who owns 10 of these homes; she should give them some attention. I had contacted her twice with questions, but never got any response. In sum, it was not a bad time at Inchgarth at all but we will not go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Family Reunion

The house was just right for our get together. Plenty of space to gather, play, eat, and relax. The location was a perfect meeting spot for visitors coming from The Jersey Shore, Myrtle Beach, and Cleveland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Reading, Pennsylvania

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

Great Family Vacation

This was our 3rd trip to the area and you cannot beat the location…it is absolutely beautiful. The house accommodated our family of 14 perfectly. Scotland has become our favorite place to vacation. The kitchen is adquately equipped. Outdoor fire pit was nice and plenty of chairs for around the fire. The family liked the outdoor shower. Crabs were plentiful but the house could use a steamer pot. Property management was very responsive. Great place for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great family get together spot

We loved the setting and the views. We watched the osprey feeding their young from the deck. We saw bald eagles and pelicans fishing. The kitchen was fabulous, our cooks loved it. It was great to have the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate the family members. It was so nice to be in an area that was not commercial at all. A happy place for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Family Gathering to welcome summer at the Bay.

We enjoyed it, it was a sunny time, some calm days with our full beach some windy days with some surge leading us to share the neighboring properties also owned by the same person... 7 bedrooms and many baths made it easy to have us all with our own rooms including kids... near by inlets make for a kayaking and crabbing adventure and finding rocks and shells and drift wood... Good space for indoor playing and we pulled some table together and were able to sit 15 together pretty easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Denver

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

Inchgarth was amazing!

We had a wonderful week at Inchgarth. Eight adults- Grandma and Grandpa (us), three adult kids and spouses, and three grandkids ages 5 years to 10 months old. There was lots of space for privacy, and great space for us to be together for meals and stargazing. The pluses for this property included: The beach outside our door, the friendly locals who didn’t mind us tromping through or using “their” beach for sandcastles, the kayaks, nearby jungle-like estuary, responsive caretakers, crabs to catch and eat for dinner! We cooked all our own meals at the house, in the nicely appointed kitchen. Groceries were not too far away when we needed things. This place is among our favorites of the past eight years, agreed upon by the whole family. The downside- biting flies down by the estuary. Be sure to bring bug spray, or even better, bug resistant clothing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Degradation of property, no customer response

The following is my unanswered request to owner (called, texted and emailed). Just as a reminder we never received a response from my Friday call. The top exterior door handles fell off when we arrived. It does not work and will not lock. We have been staying at Scotland houses for many years and this time was a bit of a surprise. The beds are still wonderfully comfortable but the dishwasher bottom rack is too narrow and falls down. It has difficulty mechanically. The couch has a very large rip in the middle. Two of upstairs showers either won't stay closed or won't open -- only one works. And a loud clicking noise intermittently occurs in two downstairs bedrooms (interrupting sleep). Please note that with the snow and ice, I put sand on the steps and side walkway (slippery). However, one of our party slipped and fell on the bricks at the bottom level (she will soon undergo surgery for injured knee). We are saddened by this degradation and hope our comments will encourage Peggy to return the property to good condition and guest response.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Wonderful family vacation spot

The house is right on the water and the water is perfect for swimming, hard sand bottom and small tiny waves makes it perfect for little kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Perfect place for a fun weekend!

Great place with a gorgeous view! Fully stocked kitchen with not just the basic cooking tools, but way above and beyond in the kitchen. Walking in to the music was so welcoming. Peggy has really thought of so many things to help guests have a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great property

This was a great house for a long weekend getaway with the friends. It has all the amenities mentioned. House is nicely decorated and modern. The beach is literally in the back yard which makes it convenient and easy for all. Open floor plan so we all could interact together. Four bedrooms upstairs and 3 bedrooms downstairs. The two units do not join. Need to go outside to get to lower or upper house. No big deal. Great house, private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie B.

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

Awesome Location

The top floor has the most amazing view and is extremely comfortable. The Kitchen area is great and overall, the top floor was where we spent all of our indoor time except for using the bedrooms below for sleeping. We had a great time! The lower level could use some updates - the cement floor was disappointing and lighting dim. Having the beachfront right outside the property was wonderful and it was a short walk to a great crabbing location! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Klingensmith

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In love with Scotland, Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay.

Why they chose this property

A sandy beach with an acre of land - who could not love it?

What makes this property unique

A private beach setting away from the crowded boardwalks.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests