GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Welcome to our wonderful 5BR/5BTH home SERENDIPITY, an 83-ft superyacht sailboat docked in Back Creek, Annapolis. This is a one-of-a-kind experience for all seasons! Enjoy Spring and Fall sailboat shows, Summer water activities, and radiant heating while watching the boat parade and New Years fireworks in the Winter. Each of the five bedroom staterooms have their own bathroom and entertainment speakers (three with their own TVs). Spend your morning sipping coffee and reading a book on the outdoor cockpit and your day lounging on sunbathing mats on the deck. Tons of ventilation and natural light throughout the yacht!
Minutes from Annapolis by car, on-demand water taxi, tender, or kayak; 45-min to DC and Baltimore. Our home is less than a 5-min drive to several highly-rated restaurants, a Giant grocery store, and coffee. The Annapolis downtown waterfront is a 10-minute drive from the yacht and our kayak (or tender for additional fee) are available to you to pop over and park on the City Dock in historic waterfront downtown Annapolis.
YACHT FEATURES
Our spacious yacht has a large, bright, and airy salon with two sofas and a large dining room table that sits 10-12; a galley (i.e., kitchen) with kitchen essentials and a stove, oven, fridge, freezer, and microwave; and five cabins - each with their own head (i.e., bathroom and shower). The outside cockpit has seating to fit all guests and includes an outdoor dining table and drink holders. Our kayak, two inflatable Voyager SUP boards, or tender boat can be used to explore Back Creek and travel to downtown Annapolis.
FOR SAILBOAT ENTHUSIASTS
The 80' (24.38m) luxury sailing yacht SERENDIPITY was built to Lloyds A1+ and delivered in 1985 by Southern Ocean Shipyards. She was designed by Doug Peterson with styling by Jon Bannenberg and Andrew Winch. She is a performance cruiser with high-quality interior finishes and furnishings, perfect for long-distance cruising in comfort. This prized sailing yacht has the strength to sail anywhere and provides optimum comfort for those aboard. She comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 10 knots. She is built specifically to travel around the world, and once our kids are grown we definitely plan on doing so!
SERENDITIPTY AMENITIES
* Seven zones for AC/heat: Each of the five cabins controls their own temperature separately, as does the upper salon and lower salon. The boat also has a hydronic heat system that radiates through the floors so the entire yacht stays warm and cozy throughout the winter.
* Larger beds are outfitted with luxury organic long-staple sheets and all-season alternative down comforters from Brooklinen. There are also two Brooklinen luxury robes in the owner’s suite.
* We. Do. Coffee: Those that share our love of coffee can choose from one of three ways to brew: Our Breville espresso maker, a Cuisinart drip coffee maker with built-in grinder, and a French press and decanter. There is also an assortment of teas onboard.
* Full-boat sound system: Each room has speakers and Niles in-wall controller and there are two Bose speakers on the outdoor cockpit. TVs in the salon and owner’s suite are surround sound complete with hidden subwoofers. The Niles system has several inputs, including Bluetooth and iPod, so that different music can be played at the same time in different rooms.
* Televisions: There are five TVs on board. The upper salon TV has a Roku (Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+). The two TVs in the salon can also be linked or used separately when watching DVDs. The Owner's Suite bedroom plays DVDs and Netflix and each of the mid-ship stateroom can play BlueRay DVDs. There is a wide selection of DVDs on the yacht.
* Wii gaming console: We have Mario Kart and Bash Party, and a number of other family favorite games (feel free to bring games!)
* Exclusive access to our one-person long kayak and two Voyager inflatable SUP boards, which are stored on the boat/dock. The SUP boards can be packed away in a backpack so they can travel on the tender (i.e., dingy) or brought on a day trip
* Tons of adult and kids games, books, and puzzles
* We provide beach/pool towels and a beach blanket as well as an assortment of life jackets and ski jackets
STATEROOMS
* Master stateroom (aft)– Queen bed, sofa couch, mirror/TV, entertainment capabilities, private bathroom and separate shower, can be closed off from rest of yacht.
* Guest stateroom 1 (starboard) – Double bed, TV, entertainment capabilities, private bathroom and separate shower
* Guest stateroom 2 (port) – Double bed (with additional single bunk which folds down if needed), TV, entertainment capabilities, private bathroom and separate shower
* Guest cabin 4 (forward starboard) - Single bed over single bed, audio speakers, private bathroom with shower
* Guest cabin 3 (forward port) – Single bed over double bed, audio speakers, private bathroom with shower
TENDER (DINGHY) RENTAL OPTION
Interested in cruising to downtown Annapolis, fishing in the Severn river, tubing and waterskiing with the family in the Chesapeake, watching the beautiful Bay sunsets, or hopping to quaint Chesapeake towns?
Housed on the yacht is a new 2023 Highfield Sport 390 tender that can be rented for an additional fee via Boatsetter (which insures peer-to-peer rental). The listing can be found here: https://www.boatsetter.com/boats/gsszrnv. The tender is housed on the yacht and is available for $200 per night of stay for guests of Serendipity. (See Boatsetter property titled "Hop around Annapolis or spend the day tubing!"). The boat is rated for 7 people but is suited for 5 of tubing or skiing. It has an aluminum hull so it can be pulled up to Bay beaches and sneak in watering and fishing holes, travels up to 40 miles per hour, and is perfect for family tubing and waterskiing adventures. Fusion radio is Bluetooth enabled. Tubing and wakeboarding equipment are available on the boat. We also have a variety of ski jackets available for guest use.
Guests are responsible for their own fuel and refilling tank. Note Maryland residents must have a boating license, which can be obtained online.
Please let us know if would like to discuss this option!
MARINA AMENITIES
The marina has additional laundry facilities, sparkling clean bathhouses, a fitness center, barbecues and picnic areas, waterside decks, a kids playground, a cafe serving lunch and bar drinks, and a multi-hole putting green. It also has event space and outdoor pavilion to host parties.
YACHT POLICIES
* Strict marina quiet hours begin at 10pm (boat neighbors are much closer than on land!)
* No shoes allowed on inside of yacht
* Must be 25 years of age to book yacht (no exceptions). The individual who is booking yacht must be present on the yacht during the stay.
* No grilling allowed while boat is parked in slip
* No smoking
* No pets
* The yacht is our home and we appreciate that guests treat our “baby” with this in mind
* Small events are only allowed with explicit host permission. Larger events are only available if anchored in the Bay (see above).
GETTING AROUND ANNAPOLIS
The yacht is located in the Back Creek section of Annapolis, America’s Sailing Capital. Annapolis provides access not only to the Chesapeake, but also to a wealth of rivers, creeks, and inland bays ripe for fishing and exploring by kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard.
Downtown Annapolis is famous for its historic inns and scenic streets and has some of the finest restaurants the region has to offer. Maryland Avenue is long treasured as one of Annapolis’ best spots for shopping, dining, and experiencing the culture.
Annapolis is also home to the US Naval Academy, which hosts numerous events throughout the year, including Commissioning Week and Navy Football weekends.
Finally, Annapolis is home to various fun festivals, including the US Powerboat and Sailboat shows, the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and various regattas.
WAIVERS
Guests and occupants assume all risk associated with water activities. All guest swimming and use of kayaks/SUP are at their own risk. Guests are responsible for ensuring equipment is in good condition prior to and after being used. Lifejackets must be worn at all times and will be available on yacht. Booking our yacht implies acceptance of the above and all house rules and policies by all guests.