Charming Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock. Close to Annapolis & USNA

Edgewater, Maryland
$409 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Beachwood Cottage is located near Mayo, Maryland, on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The property sits on Ramsey Lake and is close to the mouth of the South River allowing for easy boat access to the River and the Chesapeake Bay. The 1940’s Beachwood Cottage sits on 1.5 acres and was once the guest house on a private 6 acre point. The owners of the point have recently reacquired the cottage property and are pleased to offer families and guests the opportunity to enjoy the solitude of this quaint setting. The property abounds in wildlife with regular sightings of deer, fox, osprey and even the occasional bald eagle.
The recently renovated cottage is approximately 1850 square feet of fully furnished living space with three bedrooms, two full baths, family room, dining room and kitchen. The cottage can accommodate a maximum occupancy of eleven (11) people. The upstairs includes two bedrooms and one full bath with a tub. One bedroom, called The Bunk room has one queen, one full and a bunk bed with a twin and full mattress. This room can sleep up to seven. The other upstairs bedroom, known as the Buoy Room, is furnished with a full-size bed. The downstairs bedroom, known as the Crab Room, is furnished with a queen bed.
There is a massive 800 square foot deck with a built-in bar and grill that offers an excellent place for sunning during the day and socializing in the evening. There is a flat screen TV in the living room with cable and a DVD player. The house also has the internet available via Wi-Fi.
Originally a guest cottage, it does sit behind the main house and requires a short walk on its own private access to its own private dock. The dock overlooks a couple of marinas on the quiet protected waters off of the South River. It is equipped with a boat lift and jet ski lift which is available to the avid boater, if they so choose. Because the property is so close to the South River, it is a short boat ride to Thomas Point Light House, downtown Annapolis, and a variety of boat up restaurants. The house comes with two kayaks which is an excellent way to explore the back waters. The dock is a wonderful spot to fish, crab and even swim. The evening sunsets enjoyed from either the large house deck or on the boat dock are magical.
Beachwood Cottage is ideally located for families interested in exploring many of the historical sites in the area. Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis and the Naval Academy are all within a 30 to 60 minute drive under normal conditions. Airport access is also as convenient with BWI and Raegan International airports within the same driving distance.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1850 Sq Ft (172 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • Joyce

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    What a lovely hideaway!!! The owners are extremely hospitable and the area is beautiful quaint and close to everything. Thank you for having us!!!

  • Inga B.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    This is a charming cottage with access to the water. We had a wonderful stay over thanksgiving and made good use of the well stocked kitchen. Noting that the first floor bedroom is up a few tall steps, which were challenging for my older mom who has mobility issues. Otherwise everything was exceptional.

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Had an excellent time, thank you!

  • Amy D.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Lovely weekend with family and friends. The outdoor space was such a treat, thank you!

  • Giles C.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Location is hard to beat with an amazing view from the deck and dock. Listing is accurate and the hosts were helpful and communicative. No major issues during the stay and would definitely stay there again!

  • Ben H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Great property, you have some electrical issues, mainly lights out on the deck and some outlets aren't working. I'm an electrician and I'd recommend considering replacing your main panel, it's pretty old

  • T.W. J.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    The whole family loved our stay in the cottage. Kayaking was great fun. The house is really cute, and beds were wonderfully comfortable.

  • Matthew M.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Great property! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Megan B.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Awesome location and very nice, we had a great stay!

  • Emily E.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    The bridal party had a wonderful time at the cottage! The house was clean and comfortable. It had a lot of appliances we ended up needing such as an iron and ironing board. It was nettle season so we didn't end up in the water, but had a great time sitting on the dock. The cottage is closer to other houses than I thought based on the pictures, but it wasn't a problem. The owners, Tom and Liz, live on the same property and Tom came by to say hello one morning. Overall a lovely stay!

  • Marcus B.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    Well kept home that was larger than photos. Great location with larger property close to Annapolis and DC, but on water and surrounded by woods. Owner was very responsive to minor questions

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Great location, really well equipped and everything you would need. Sitting on the deck in the evening watching the sunset was memorable.

  • Mary Ruth L.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    The house was very nice and the host provided many creature comforts like lots of towels, night lights, basic cooking supplies, plenty of dishes and glassware, a water filtering spout on the kitchen sink. The location was beautiful and peaceful. Access to local beach areas was very close and easy. Unfortunately, the kitchen faucet was in need of replacement. Right before we left we had to shut off the water and put towels in the cabinet under the sink to absorb leaks. For someone short, the items in the wall cabinets were difficult to reach. Overall, though, I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Very nice place, we will be visiting again!

  • Natalie A.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. Hosts were very kind and responsive! Beautiful property

  • Karen C.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Lovely place to stay. Worked perfectly for or weekend needs.

  • ecutillett ..

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Great views and location. Well furnished and very comfortable. We will definitely be staying here again.

  • P K.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    The property was a great location for our family and friends to stay for the weekend as we visited friends in Annapolis on Friday night and attended the A-N game on Saturday at Northwest Stadium. Photos were accurate. The house was very clean. And the hosts were extremely responsive.Our only problem was that the upstairs bedrooms were about 15 degrees warmer than the downstairs. We contacted our hosts and they were responsive. But even after we closed off vents and took the other steps the hosts recommended, we had to open the windows on a below-freezing night just to make the temperature bearable. It definitely detracted very significantly from what was otherwise a great stay.

  • Deogracia Q.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Very cozy and clean. Beautiful surroundings with direct view of the water.

  • Maria Luisa H.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We did not spend much time at the cottage but it is a great place to come back

  • Rizalina M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This was a lovely home. I especially appreciated how clean and well-stocked it was. Liz and Tom were very responsive and accommodating! This truly added to a wonderful reunion weekend with friends and family. Thank you!

  • Tor M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We really enjoyed our three days at Beachwood Cottage. The location is very tranquil and charming. The cottage is cute and the setting is bucolic with the water views and extremely peaceful. The cottage is about 25 mins drive from Annapolis, which was great for dining and visiting the Naval Academy. The closest town (approx. 10 mins away is Edgewater, where you can get groceries etc.). There are also some really pretty trails in both Edgewaters and Mayo. The cottage was well kitted out for cooking and we most of all enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evening and enjoying the sunsets. We had a few questions here and there and Liz and Tom were very responsive. We did not use the kayaks, but they are provided for use. The boat dock was pretty, but we didn't walk on or sit on it as it had a lot of guano on it sadly. We enjoyed the fire table and the whole scene though – a very relaxing spot.

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Adorable cottage with a great view and all the amenities you could ask for on the water. From fishing poles to crab traps and kayaks we were not at a shortage of things to do.

  • Sandra A.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Couples getaway weekend to Annapolis. This was the perfect place to have our Basecamp. Absolutely beautiful location, quiet, and peaceful and easy to get everywhere!

  • Carol G.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    If you're in search of a property with a sleek, modern kitchen and ensuite bathrooms, this won't meet your expectations. However, if you dream of a charming house on the bay with breathtaking views and an incredible deck to enjoy them from, then this is exactly the place for you!

  • Wendy L.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    The property was very peaceful. The house is clean, comfortable and nicely furnished. The common areas are spacious. The hosts were very nice and attentive to our needs.

  • Jenn D.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Our group of nine 16 year old girls had an amazing weekend here. They were able to (by choice) pile into one bedroom, have a mini dance party on the deck and enjoy the amazing river/bay. This is a great property and I am already thinking how we can get back for another long weekend. Tom, the owner is extremely easy to communicate with and very helpful.

  • Zhikun M.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    Everything you need for a family vacation to enjoy tranquility and fun. Kayaking and crabbing are highlights of the trip. Kids had a great time.

  • Debbie W.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    The cottage is adorable. It was a perfect spot for our girls weekend. Having the dock and kayaks was great. The house was well stocked. The owner was helpful when we had trouble figuring out the TV.

  • Johanna W.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    my mother and her friends had a lovely stay.

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