Waterfront House with Dock, Kayaks, & Sailboat!

Reviews

• Perfect for a Fun, Family Getaway

  5/5

  This was the perfect spot for our multi-generational family getaway. There were things to do for all of our family members (23 -83 years old).

  The house, built in 1900, is comfortable, spacious and built for recreation. Very “comfy, homey vibe”. It felt like we were at my great-aunts house.

  We really appreciated having so many beds to choose from. Although we didn’t need all of them, some were more comfortable than others.

  I specifically chose this listing because of the private pier and kayaks. We didn’t need to use the sailboat because we brought our own boat, but I thought it was a nice option.

  Since it’s jellyfish season, we fished, crabbed, kayaked and boated. At night, we enjoyed the ping pong table, fire pit and board games. Nice variety of wildlife nearby. Deer, terrapins, snapping turtles , fish and crabs were all around.

  When we needed a pot to cook the crabs in, the property manager was kind enough to deliver it within 10 minutes.

  This was definitely a great choice for our family.

• Quaint

  5/5

  We stayed for a motorcross race (son was racing). We didnt do much at the house. Its nestled back in a quiet point on the water. Easy commute to and from to the grocery/simple shopping stores. Starbucks right down the street for you coffee lovers. The interior decor is simple and antique.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Disappointing stay

  2/5

  We booked the property because of the waterfront location and amenities offered. The home is located in a central spot where there are several large grocery stores and other shops within 10 minutes drive. We also visited the Naval Air Museum which was great. At the time of booking, we knew it’s an old home but since it has good reviews, we decided to give it a try. When we first walked in, you could feel the age of the house. It is dark and has a musty smell. Upstairs only has window units but the curtains are not properly fitted so you have to move the curtains out of the way so it doesn’t block the vents. Also, one of the larger bedrooms is connected to the game room. You have to pass the game room where the daybed is to get to the bedroom. I didn’t like that due to the lack of privacy. The furnitures, mattresses, beddings and kitchen items all need replacing due to poor conditions. Carpet upstairs needs to be replaced as they have been worn thin. Kitchen cabinets need to be gutted because they are just disgusting (excuse my word choice, but I don’t know which other word that would best describe the situation.). Water pressure isn’t consistent in the bathrooms. The basement is dark and dingy. The stairs leaves little head space so it’s a hazard. We all hit our heads even though we knew to dock. Outdoor space could also use some care. The stairs to the dock is steep and the bushes could use some trimming. Outdoor grill is rusted be replaced or repaired.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner:
  The right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you.
  -The property is indeed over 100 years old, and many of the items, such as the 1890s player piano, and antique rugs, are intentionally vintage to create a "grandma's house" feel.
  -The home does have a three year-old central A/C throughout, and additional window units were added upstairs to keep the space cool during hot Maryland summers.
  -The basement has two windows and is well-lit. However, we understand the ambiance may not suit everyone's preferences.
  -The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, pots, and pans that are less than two years old. The cabinets were recently updated. If anything was lacking during your stay, we sincerely apologize.
  -The towels, linens, and bedding are replaced regularly and are of hotel quality, with none being older than two years.
  -The upstairs carpet is three years old, and the main level flooring was recently updated this year.
  -All mattresses are less than two years old and were selected with guest comfort in mind.
  -The outdoor area is maintained regularly, with the lawn and garden being mowed and mulched every ten days.
  
  We are proud that so many of our almost 200 guests (over 90% since our grand opening in 2022) have awarded us glowing reviews and four or five stars.
  
  We appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us improve, and we’re glad to hear that our property manager was responsive during your stay.

• Has potential...

  3/5

  I did not realize that both bathrooms are on the first floor of the house, most of the beds are on the second floor. 2nd floor seems to be converted attic space and has window AC units that are very loud (but worked well to keep the space cool when it was 90+ degrees out) and my kids found it to be very creepy up there (so did I, but I didn't tell them until afterwards). Whole house smelled musty and moldy. Linens were very old and the beds were not particularly comfortable. Not much furniture in the family room area (2 loveseats). Dining room and kitchen were huge. Bathrooms were fine, although the water was a trickle in the one bathroom sink.

  I think this would be fine for a fishing trip as advertised, but if you have little kids, the set up isn't good. It has so much potential, if some furniture was upgraded, walls painted, little decorating. The outdoor space was nice, kayaks, dock, view, but could be even better if the trees at the end of the property were cut so you could see the bay from the house and a patio installed and some nice landscaping. We never even saw the ping pong, pool table. We were planning to use the bikes, but the house wasn't really in a neighborhood and we would have been biking on a fairy busy street with the kids.

  Overall, this place has a lot of potential, but fell short.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Convenient Wedding Venue

  4/5

  Great location to downtown Solomons Island Center.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo