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CIRCA 1885 - DOWNTOWN HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS

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Private Entrance for guests to apartment.
Exterior
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Annapolis, MD
  • U.S. Naval Academy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Annapolis City Dock
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

CIRCA 1885 - DOWNTOWN HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS

A stunning home, “Circa 1885” is a restored piece of Annapolis history. Sitting at one of the two major gateways that lead into downtown, our beautifully renovated home sits on the corner of King George and Randall Streets. A distinctive yellow PRIVATE entry door off of Randall Street leads to this rental apartment that boasts 2 large bedrooms (K, Q), family room with a cozy pull out sofa (F), 1 bath with antique claw foot tub/shower, beautiful eat-in kitchen, and beautifully restored original pine flooring throughout. Everything you need in Annapolis is within an easy walk: US Naval Academy (directly across the street), Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Maryland State House, restaurants, shopping, City Dock, Market Place, Eastport, William Paca House & Gardens, museums, boat supplies, as well as the perfect seat to enjoy the 4th of July fireworks! An abundance of options to enjoy boating adventures on the bay or taking the Annapolis Water Taxi to dinner are all located just 2 blocks from our home. Excellent for small groups and a wonderful place to experience Historic Downtown Annapolis.

Other things to note:
*Suitable for children 6 & up
*Please no big parties or large events

Property manager

Sean and Joanne Alger

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Annapolis

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Annapolis, MD

What's nearby

  • U.S. Naval Academy - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Annapolis City Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maryland State House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Annapolis Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Choptank - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪O'Brien's Annapolis' Original Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick & Ruth's Delly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mc Garvey's Saloon - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

Annapolis House

Sean’s house — the second floor — is beautifully decorated and kept. Location is terrific, right across from the Naval Academy and an 8-minute walk to a harbour and good seafood restaurants specializing in blue crab. Sean was particularly responsive to questions at the last minute. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Great place to stay near USNA

Awesome location, very clean, Sean was great to work with! We'd stay there again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tisha K.

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

Great location and host

Sean was an outstanding host with great communication before and during our stay. The location was perfect with a short walk to restaurants and shops. We would book again when in Annapolis.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Perfect Annapolis

As everyone else has said, this is the perfect little spot in Annapolis. Location could not be better, great owner, the place was absolutely spotless, and super comfortable. We would book this place again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Circa 1845

A wonderful property in a wonderful community!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth f.

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

Wonderful host and excellent location for USNA family

Sean was an amazing host. Very responsive. The home was immaculate and very cozy...and was well stocked. Excellent location--right across the street from Gate One. Perfect for a weekend to visit our cadet, do laundry and watch movies. Restaurants are all within an easy stroll. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana W.

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

Gorgeous Historic DTA Get-a-way

This historic get-a-way is incredile in so many ways...super clean with incredible high end features. Couldn't be any closer to USNA Gate 1...pop into DTA for a drink, meal or just walk around the waterfront. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie R.

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

Coming back to enjoy Annapolis

Loved the location.Sean was great with communicating. Very clean and spacious inside . Walking distance to so many great places .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Fantastic stay

This rental was perfect and had everything we needed. Immaculate and right next to Gate 1 of the Naval Academy. The owner was awesome as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

The cutest apartment in Annapolis!

This apartment was incredibly charming with a convenient location, cute decorative touches, and beautiful natural light. The tub is gorgeous. The hosts were incredibly accommodating of our schedules and we would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Awesome stay!!

The owner was very prompt and detailed from the time we booked all the way to the end. The house was awesome, beyond clean, and had its own sense of charm. We loved everything about our stay and definitely would return. Annapolis is definitely one of our favorites now!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Great Girls Weekend

We had a great time over the weekend. The house is in the perfect location to walk to bars and restaurants and the hosts were very attentive and responsive to texts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

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

Perfect Location!

This rental was spotless, well-equipped, and in the perfect location. The owners were informative and easy to communicate with. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Circa 1885 Is Great!

A really lovely property beautifully situated across from the main gates of the US Naval Academy. It’s a very short walk to the beautiful downtown area. The property is beautiful and has great amenities including a great kitchen with everything you need, comfortable bedrooms and a great selection of TV channels for evening relaxation. Sean is a super host. I couldn’t recommend the property more highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Perfect location with outstanding host

This was our first time to Annapolis and Naval Academy. PERFECT location, easy access to town and across the street from entrance to Academy. Host was outstanding, with great communication and responsiveness. Very clean with great amenities and a ton of character. We would HIGHLY recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C., Trumansburg

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

Perfection!

What a great location not only are you close to everything in historic Annapolis but you can also spend the day in Baltimore at the aquarium or go to Washington DC and there’s many many things to do there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Amazing place!

Beautiful accommodations with a location that couldn’t be any closer to USNA! So excited to see my Plebe before and after the Herndon climb. This is my favorite place to stay in Annapolis... Sean and JoAnne couldn’t be nicer and more accommodating! Thank you so much for a wonderful Annapolis experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

USNA Gate 1 Perfect!

My third time at this cozy and super-perfect USNA location! Sean is very communicative and responsive. Sad that this is likely our last stay as our Midshipman will Commission in a matter of months! Cannot recommend this more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik Z.

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

Couldn't be better!

The location of this house could not be better. It is literally across the street from Gate 1 of the Naval Academy and one block from downtown Annapolis. The home is comfortable and inviting and has incredible charm. The kitchen is completely remodeled and there is plenty of space to relax and enjoy. Sean was extremely helpful across the board and helped make our trip absolutely seamless. We will absolutely be staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Wonderfully comfortable home

We loved our stay in this amazing two-bedroom apartment! Beds and linens are top-notch. Kitchen is fully stocked. Love the historic and local feel to the home. If location is everything, then this home wins the prize! Shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. Also walking distance to the harbor. Wonderful communication with the owner. This was a 10 out of 10 stars stay! Highly recommend.!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Weekend in Annapolis

Great place to stay! Location is perfect to everything - Naval Academy entrance across the street, two blocks from the downtown restaurants and ego alley. Great spot for 4 guests. Six might be a bit cramptas there is only one bathroom. Sean has every amenity you need. Hair dryer, iron and board, starch, wine opener, wine glasses, etc. Sean is incredibly responsive and even checked in every day to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend and would definitely stay there again. Thanks Sean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

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

USNA reunion

This property is an absolute gem! It checks all the blocks as the perfect place to stay when visiting Annapolis. The owners take great pride in their property as displayed by the immaculate and precise presentation of each room, so much so, that it does not feel like a rental when you enter. The owners were great to work with during the process, answering questions and providing any information needed to best plan our stay. They even texted several hours afrer check-in to ensure all was good or anything needed, and then again each day. This was the best VRBO experience we have ever had, and are already making plans to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Charming Historical Property in Perfect Location

We recently stayed at this charming historical property and it definitely lived up to our expectations. The kitchen was well equipped, though we didn't cook since we wanted to enjoy the seafood at City Dock. The linens were high quality, and the whole place was very clean. The beds and couches were super comfortable. It also has central air and plenty of fans, which kept us cool and comfortable. Parking was easy to find right across the street, conveniently located in front of the Naval Academy. The house itself is a beautifully restored piece of Annapolis history, with a distinctive yellow entry door. Sean, the owner, was responsive, kind, and accommodating. Everything you need in Annapolis is within an easy walk, making this an excellent choice if you are looking to experience Historic Downtown Annapolis.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D., Los Angeles, CA

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

Labor Day at Circa 1885

Had a great long weekend in Annapolis at Circa 1885, traveling with my partner and parents. Rooms were comfortable, apartment was spotless and well appointed, and location was prime. Short-walking distance (2 blocks down Randall) to the main part of downtown, and across the street from the Naval Academy, where we took a tour and checked out the museum. Perfect location for me (pregnant) and my parents (70s) to pop in for a quick rest here and there in between our various walking explorations or meals, as its literally next to everything. Parking was easy nearby, and even though on a fairly busy corner, we weren't kept awake or bothered at all by the street noise. Would 100% stay again and highly recommend! (Also, clawfoot tub is awesome and waterfall showerhead was clutch)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Weekend in Annapolis

Perfect location with old Annapolis charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sean and Joanne Alger

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