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Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5130.1 sq m
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Explore the area
St Michaels, MD
- St. Michaels Marina2 min walk
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum5 min walk
- St. Michaels Winery8 min walk
- Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Convertible bed(s)
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
First Floor bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels
The recently restored historic Washington Melson House, located at 206 Locust St. is a 2 bedroom vacation cottage that is a short walk from all museums, parks, restaurants, churches and shops in St. Michaels! Rates vary by season, and whether stay is weeknight or weekend. Stays of a week or longer are discounted, as are "last minute" bookings.
The house was built around 1840 by Washington Melson, a sailor, believed to be one of two individuals in Talbot County who voted for Abraham Lincoln in the presidential election of 1860. The house was originally built at only 16 feet wide but enlarged to the current width soon thereafter.
The first floor of the original portion of the Melson House includes a living room and a dining room. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a kitchen area which opens up by French doors to an outdoor patio. Also connected to the kitchen is a large family room with a queen sleep sofa. There is a half bath off the family room.
The second floor of the original portion of the Melson house is a bedroom having two twin beds and a half bath. The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed by a different staircase than that in the original portion), contains the master bedroom having a queen size bed. There is a full bathroom off this bedroom.
Keywords: Beautiful, comfortable, convenient, historic yet fully updated
The house was built around 1840 by Washington Melson, a sailor, believed to be one of two individuals in Talbot County who voted for Abraham Lincoln in the presidential election of 1860. The house was originally built at only 16 feet wide but enlarged to the current width soon thereafter.
The first floor of the original portion of the Melson House includes a living room and a dining room. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a kitchen area which opens up by French doors to an outdoor patio. Also connected to the kitchen is a large family room with a queen sleep sofa. There is a half bath off the family room.
The second floor of the original portion of the Melson house is a bedroom having two twin beds and a half bath. The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed by a different staircase than that in the original portion), contains the master bedroom having a queen size bed. There is a full bathroom off this bedroom.
Keywords: Beautiful, comfortable, convenient, historic yet fully updated
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St. Michaels
St. Michaels is home to this cottage. St. Michaels Museum and Easton Rail Depot are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muskrat Park and Church Cove Park. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Easton Cycle and Sport are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
St Michaels, MD
What's nearby
- St. Michaels Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- 1879 Hooper Straight Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- St. Michaels Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Saint Michaels Village - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Carpenter Street Saloon - 2 min walk
- Foxy's Harbor Grille - 1 min walk
- Chesapeake Landing - 5 min drive
- Rise Up Coffee - 4 min drive
- Rusticana (St. Michael's) - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Thomas Byrne
I purchased and restored the nearby Thomas Harrison House (VRBO 198445) in 1991. As my interest in the area grew, I purchased and restored the adjacent Washington Melson House as well as the Thomas Blades house (VRBO 229963), the John Bruff House (844888) and the Carpenter St Cottage (844892).
Why they chose this property
The proximity (walking distance) to the beautiful St Michaels harbor and to almost everything in Town, the quiet street location, the architecture and the historic character of the house and area. The house is also adjacent to other houses I have restored.
What makes this property unique
Walking distance to everything...harbor, parks, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, winery, museums, library, tennis courts, community pool, farmer's market etc. Patio off of the kitchen. Location in quiet historic area. Very comfortable and relaxing home.
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