John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!

We chose this cottage for its location and quaint looks. We weren’t disappointed! A short walk from everything we wanted to do - so convenient and easy to get in and out. The stairs were not bad to get up as other reviews mentioned.

I loved this property! It actually exceeded my expectations. The location is completely unbeatable, close to the water and all the shops and restaurants. Sitting outside looking at the water and people watching was a fun way to spend some of the afternoon. Tom was responsive and kind and is clearly invested in making sure his guests are well taken care of. The house has two large bedrooms that are far from each other-great for two couples looking for privacy. I loved the old House charm combined with the comforts of new home features like AC! We loved our weekend here and can't want to return.

We had a great time. The house was so charming and the location was perfect. Can't wait to go back!

The house is amazing. Owner has done a terrific renovation. A couple of issues: the stairs are the originals, evidently, and way too steep for seniors to safely navigate. And the master bedroom mattress really needs to be turned or maybe replaced. We struggled to get comfortable. But kitchen works well. Location is fantastic. There is a lot to recommend this property for the right renters.

Checking in was easy & the host was kind and readily available if needed. The location and uniqueness of this historic house couldn’t be beat. Thank you!

Everything was very clean and tidy. The location is great. The 2 front doors are in bad repair, the roof is in bad repair, and assessment needs to be made of the the cutlery and pots and pans to see what needs to be added. For example, there are not enough forks and knives. There should also be some instructions as to how things work in the house and how the house should be left at the end of the stay. Also, there needs to be a place to hang damp towels.

If you want to be in a perfect location to town and beautiful water views John Bruff is your destination. Host is very quick to respond to all requests and this home is a fun step back in time . Property is appointed with circa 1800 furnishings. Each bedroom has toilet and sink . Full bath on main level. You will need to be able to climb stairs to access bedrooms. A great stay.

Ideal location to shops and attractions. Host very easy to reach.

Beautifully restored historic home, in a quaint neighborhood, near the water and downtown. We loved it!

Always a great stay at the John Bruff house! Location is perfect, great view of the harbor and even saw a free concert in the park!!

We once again enjoyed our stay here. Perfect location to every where you’d want to go in St. Michael’s! Loved sitting out front looking at the water and park and enjoying music from our front yard. Highly recommend this cottage.

The house and location was perfect for a girls weekend with my mom and 2 daughters! The 1/2 bathrooms in each bedroom were nice to have upstairs!

The house was perfect with water views and a park across the street. Just blocks away to amazing stores and restaurants. Walked the dog all over the place. Relaxed on the screened-in-porch. Just a wonderful, relaxing, and delicious vosit

The house is quaint and very clean. It could use a refresh. Can't beat the location. You can walk to everything.

The location couldn't have been more ideal. We were able to walk everywhere...all around town. And there was a beautiful view of the town park and the bay from the house. We were there for Christmas, visiting family, and her house was overflowing, so this was a little home-away-from-home. There were some difficulties. The shower curtain and main bath downstairs needs updating and the kitchen could be better appointed. The stairs to the king bed bedroom are, as others and the owner noted, very steep. They are not easy to navigate. However, the place was clean and a very cool place to stay. It definitely had the feel of a historic maritime cottage on the bay. We had a great Christmas and a wonderful time there!

Our stay in St Michael's was wonderful. The location of this property could not be better. Close to marina, parks, restaurants, historic downtown and the maritime museum. We never needed to use our car! Tom is an excellent host.

Perfect stay in a historic home in the heart of town.

As soon as we walked into this cottage we knew we had made the right choice. Rooms are tastefully decorated with period pieces and interesting artwork on the walls. We loved the narrow staircase up to the master because it reminded us of a cottage we had stayed in once in Wales. Even though parts of the cottage were historic in nature, its modern conveniences such as TV, wifi, dishwasher, microwave, and shower were easy to use and worked fine. What a great place!

The house is in a fantastic spot in town, close see to a park, the water, and the shops and restaurants. We love the old house. The stairs to the bedroom are steep and narrow but we were totally fine with them.

What a perfect spot to take in all that St. Michael's has to offer. We were a 10 minute walk or less from the winery, our Saturday night dinner reservation, all the quaint shops and our kayaking adventure. The house let's you take in the history of the town and region with all the modern comforts too. FYI- Be prepared to walk up some steps for either bedroom with the master being particularly steep and windy. No biggie for us, just thought I'd mention. This cottage was amazing!