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Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway!

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Terrace/patio
Morning coffee spot.
Your view of the West river from the porch.
Sunlight studio
Microwave, toaster oven, coffee makers. Limited kitchen - no stove

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Galesville, MD
  • Place, Galesville Heritage Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, U.S. Naval Academy
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Annapolis City Dock
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway!

Our comfortable and relaxing studio is a quiet retreat with a fantastic view while still only a 30 minute drive to Annapolis, and an hour drive to Washington DC or Baltimore. Situated in a charming waterfront and sailing community, this separate and private unit has: parking, 1 bath, queen bed, kitchen(limited), high speed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker. Wake up to the cluck cluck of our four resident chickens who are tucked away in their attractive coop.

Sit on the porch and take in the serene view of the West River or take a leisurely 15 minute walk to two waterfront restaurants, Pirate's Cove or Stan and Joe's Riverside. Watch the boats go by and the sun set over the beautiful West River while dining out.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in the shower
Tie up the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway!?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway! on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$279, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Nautical Charm with Relaxing Waterviews! Your Chesapeake Getaway! located?

Situated in Galesville, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Galesville Heritage Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sand Point Marsh and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Franklin Point State Park and Thanksgiving Farm Wines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicity V.

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

Serene and peaceful

I highly recommend this quaint place on the water for a weekend retreat! It was charming and peaceful with excellent nature and water views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmitt P.

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

Waterfront stay

Well decorated and comfortable stay. Very quiet and great place to sit and enjoy the sunrise/sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

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

Tranquil

I loved staying at this quaint, peaceful studio apartment. Host was helpful and friendly. Great restaurants within walking distance. I already miss my morning cup of coffee on the porch looking out at the bay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

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

Galesville cottage charm and comfort

The cottage was all it was advertised to be and MORE.Our host Pam provided some very special touches. Very much looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS M.

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

The best waterfront in Galesvil!

Very quiet ready access to surrounding areas only 20 mins from the Yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Beautiful cottage in beautiful location

Cute nautical themed cottage on banks of the river. Pam thought of everything, making our stay so pleasant and relaxing. Its in an incredible location, right down the street from the Galesville wharf and restaurants. Its also a quick drive from Annapolis marina, and there are so many lovely hikes to do nearby. The cottage is on a quiet street, and has many windows which let in lots of sunlight. And it looks just like the pictures! For a relaxing gettaway, this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Weekend in Galesville

The house was very clean and just like it looked in the pictures. Pamela was super nice and very helpful the whole time. Definitely a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous setting right near waters edge with sailboats on moorings, in a park like setting. Cozy studio, with charming nautical decor.very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Beautiful waterfront views

Very nice. Could use more space to unpack luggage. Lovely decorations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark N.

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

Great communication

Our plans changed last minute and Pam was extremely accommodating. Very thankful for her flexibility
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

lovely setting

Very nice, clean studio, as advertised. Serene, quiet location near the river. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EK P.

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

Darling little cottage

Studio with plenty of space for one. Nicely decorated, ample supplies. Petite front porch to watch the river from. Pam was friendly and welcoming, and I will certainly happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Lovely cottage in quiet waterfront town

Unit is attached to owners detached garage. Lovely quiet setting with water view (property not on the water). Clean, tasteful nautical decor. Note that other than electric baseboard in bathroom, unit not heated, so can be chilly early or late in season. There is an AC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thanks for your good review! The property has a split through the wall unit which is AC and heat. Sorry, if the directions for the heat operation were not clear. Wish I’d have known as I would have turned the heat on!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Perfect Cottage - Cute, Cozy, Clean and Peaceful!

The cottage is decorated just like the pictures show in the advertisement. It's super cute, clean, and cozy. The linens and amenities added to the perfect stay also - coffee maker, coffee, toiletries, extra towels, mints, blue-tooth speaker... We enjoyed coffee on the porch every morning and a cocktail in the evening, looking out at the water. The chickens were fun to watch. They are in a coop and were very quiet. (No rooster.) The owner responded to messages quickly. She even called to verify some information. The check-in and check-out details were provided prior to our visit and made the whole process seamless. This was a perfect location for our getaway! I grew up in the area and wanted to be close to family and a wedding venue. We enjoyed lunch at Stan and Joe's and dinner at Pirates Cove. Both are right on the water in Galesville, just 2 minutes from the cottage. I would highly recommend this cottage and plan to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
Thank you for your kind words! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!! Loved the charm and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Quiet Studio in Galesville

Quiet and pleasant. My only wish would be more internet bandwidth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy G.

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

Peaceful Getaway

I was not expecting this place to be a part of the garage. The driveway is long and narrow. It is very close to the main house. Difficult to drive to and from the place. For this reason, I would not rent again along with owner asking me to take the trash out. No dishwasher and you are expected to wash dishes before you leave. Wine glasses provided are plastic so if you expect glass bring your own. Place is pretty basic. Bed is small (full size) but pretty comfortable. The Best part of the trip was going to the restaurant, Pirate's Cove every day. Great food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2022
Thank you for your review and glad to hear that you enjoyed the local restaurants. Most guests enjoy the seclusion, privacy and the beautiful view. Glad you found the queen bed comfortable. We strive for a clean, pest free environment and that’s why we ask for clean dishes and trash removal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venecia W.

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

Quaint studio cottage

An off the road location, great for a quick getaway , nice and cozy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

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

Waterview is lovely

We are so glad to have found this perfect studio near our boatyard. It's perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather b.

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

Great Getaway

My husband and I had a great mini getaway at this lovely property! We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Perfect!

This was a perfect place for a weekend getaway. The cottage is lovely, and it is located on a beautiful site on the banks of a scenic river. It was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine/Bernard A.

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

Beautiful, Quiet, Clean

We loved our stay at the cottage, and our visit to the Annapolis area where my father and I grew up. It was the last piece of the puzzle for my father, as he passed just 9 days after returning home. I am so glad I got him down there one last time. If Pat would text me at 1-709-689-3352, I would appreciate it, since I lost her cell number. My father will never go back, but I certainly will, maybe sooner than later.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Galesville cottage

We had a very good time. Quite location, peaceful scenery, central to visiting nearby attractions like Annapolis and DC. Close enough to walk down to the water/dock for dinner in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a perfect getaway at this property. Clean and welcoming as described. We used this as our base and traveled to Annapolis one day and St Michaels another day. Only regret is that we did not take more time to relax and enjoy the scenic quiet porch . Definitely would recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic and relaxing cottage on the water

Clean, perfectly appointed with chocolates on the pillows and beverages in the refrigerator! Everything you may need or might have forgotten to bring, is right there for you. The perfect getaway if you are looking for relaxation in a beautiful water view setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Pam

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I am an avid sailor and swimmer who loves nature, the water, travel and adventure. I have lived in Galesville for 25 years and enjoy the sailing community and racing in Annapolis and Galesville.

Why they chose this property

Everyone comes to visit for the water view and the quiet of this small town community.

What makes this property unique

Walkable to several waterfront restaurants!

Languages:

English

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