Inside: Unique appointments, upscale décor, lots of elbow room, gourmet kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and island bar. Dine in style around the circular table (& lazy susan) with seating for up to 8, plus 2 at bar (upstairs) and dining for 6 downstairs…bon appétit!

Appointments: 5 bedrooms, 3 full spa-inspired bathrooms, jetted spa tub, marble shower, eco-friendly bamboo and natural stone floors, mosaic tiling, air conditioning. Fully furnished with fresh linens, towels, bedding, cookware and place settings.

Upper Level (Sleeps 4 - 8): The Master Suite (Captain's Quarters) offers a California King (Ethan Allen “Tobacco”) bed with dreamy 18” mattress, jetted spa tub for two and Decolav bath fixtures.

The 2nd guest room (1st Mate's Quarters) features a second King bed and 3rd guest room (Boatswain's Mate's Quarters) has Queen Bed with ample room and storage space. The two guest rooms share the second, spa inspired bathroom with cross-cut marble shower and Decolav sink.

Gourmet kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (French door refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher) custom built cabinets, granite countertops and island bar create a warm and friendly entertainment area. Arched open-plan design accentuates the Chesapeake Bay views.

The living room fronts toward the Bay and enjoys bay views, LazyBoy easy chair, a comfy queen leather sleeper sofa and open plan layout. Fireplace gives the cottage a warm, cozy feel. Through the archway is a dining area with seating. Upscale round table with lazy susan offer guests additional views of the Bay.

Washer & dryer inside the cottage.

Crow's Nest Down Under (Garden Level; Sleeps 2 - 7):

Two further bedrooms each with Queen bed, 3-seat Lazy-boy reclining sofa plus separate 2nd Kitchen, Dining area and Great Room. A Queen Aerobed is available if needed.

(Opt) Art Studio/Game Room: So much fun!! Foosball, Dartboard, 40' HD for DVD movies or Gaming, Wii, overflow sleeping quarters. Bunk bed, twin bed & two single sofas sleep an additional 5 guests.

Amenities: 2 full kitchens, shared washer/dryer, air conditioning, fireplace, forced air heating, deck, BBQ grill, hammock, outdoor teak dining table and matching chairs, fire pit, linens, towels and bedding provided, beach, beach access, pier, boat launch, boat slips (optional), detached art studio/atelier (optional).

Local Attractions: Historic Annapolis, Capital Building, U.S. Naval Academy, USNA, shops and boutiques, downtown docks, Annapolis yacht club, Pirate cruise (ideal for kids), Renaissance Festival (ideal for all ages)

Nearby Sporting & Leisure Activities: Golf, Tennis, Spa, Boating, Jet Ski, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Quiet Waters State Park, Walking Trails, Hiking, Fishing, Charter Fishing, Crabbing, Local Seafood, Fine Dining (Chart House, Chop House, Brio, Cantler's Riverside Inn, PF Chang's, and more), Bars and Pubs, Antiquing, Art Festivals/Shows.

Within 1 hour drive: National Aquarium (Baltimore), Washington DC & monuments, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Blasts, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals.

About the property. Offered year-round is the top-level duplex with 3 bedrooms, 2 full spa-inspired bathrooms with two-person spa tub and marble shower. Gourmet kitchen, living room and dining room with seating for up to 8 guests enjoy views of the Chesapeake Bay. The garden level 2BR/1BA garden suite is also available year round. The surrounding natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and upscale décor are sure to make this cottage your new home away from home.

Note: The versatile layout allows for your choice of 3 rental options:

1) whole cottage (5BR/3BA) + Art Studio, Sleeps up to 20

2) upper level (3BR/2BA), Sleeps 4-8

3) garden level (2BR/1BA). Sleeps 2-7

Any vacant unit may be rented separately.

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