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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4115.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
Outdoor space
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Port Republic, MD
Matoaka Beach
Place, Matoaka Beach
7 min drive
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Place, Flag Ponds Nature Park
8 min drive
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Place, Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1st Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2nd Master Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps
Welcome to The Aways Dreaming Cottage with two bedrooms which sleeps four (4) – where dreaming is a pastime you will enjoy. There is not another cottage with this Bay access and two level decks, for these multi-walking miles of beach front. Our cottage is a privately-owned Chesapeake Bay front home only steps from the water’s edge. Located just 50 mins from Washington, DC, 14 miles north of the quaint seaport village of Solomons Island and 40 minutes south of Maryland’s capitol of Annapolis, the Always Dreaming Cottage at Kenwood Beach will relax you with quiet walks on the beach, fossil, shark tooth and sea glass collecting and best of all the lull of lapping waves as you enjoy the sunsets on the water’s reflection. Don’t fight the bridge traffic, come enjoy all the Chesapeake Bay has to offer on the Western Shore! During your week stay with us enjoy nearby Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Cliffs, Flag Pond, craft, flea and antique malls, concerts of mainline stars in intimate venues or local wineries and evening music entertainment. Prefer quiet afternoons? Enjoy a book on the back deck, track marine traffic as it steams by or sun bathe on the master suite’s private deck on the second floor of our Always Dreaming beach side cottage. If you enjoy kayaks and swimming our calm bay waters are inviting you to visit our shores. One of the few Bay coastlines where you can walk for several miles, this section of the Chesapeake Bay Western shore is an uncrowded wonderland. If you enjoy fishing or crabbing, our private community dock is only steps away from our house. Amenities such as restaurants and grocery shopping are nearby for your convenience either north to Prince Frederick or South to Lusby/Solomons Island. Our Always Dreaming Cottage is a two bedroom, two and a half bath home, with a fully equipped kitchen and gas barbecue grill. The owners are in the neighborhood easily available if a need arises or for suggestions of local activities of interest. We are a water conservative community and household, so showers only and no baths. The home does not have a dishwasher or washer/dryer at this time. There is a local laundromat. Sheets, bath and beach towels can be provided for a small additional charge or you may bring your own. The master suite has a queen-sized bed. The second bedroom has a full-size new bed with a private bath. The house is limited to four adults maximum occupancy. Bring your own water sport toys, sand castle building sets, kayaks, etc. to enjoy your time with us at the Always Dreaming Cottage.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only on driveway and not on deck, thanks
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Thank you very much. Drive carefully. Robert
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
It's our home and not a motel, please enjoy this awesome beach location and we hope you love it as much as we do.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With prior agreement w/owner
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 first aid kit
About the area
Port Republic
Located in Port Republic, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and Calvert Cliffs State Park, while calvART Gallery and Calvert Marine Museum are cultural highlights. R&J's PlayPark and Kocen Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
Biscoe Gray Farm - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
Calvert Cliffs State Park - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
Restaurants
Foster's Grille Prince Frederick - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Linda's Produce Stand - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps?
As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps on 14 April 2026 start from NZ$525, 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 Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Our Always Dreaming Cottage - The Bay At Your Back Steps located?
Nestled on the beach, this Port Republic cottage is just steps away from Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. Matoaka Beach and Long Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very pet friendly, well equipped, perfect location for fossil hunting.The owner is easy going and attentive. We've stayed here numerous times and have never been disappointed.
Our week at the cottage was wonderful. The home is right on the beach and the views (especially the sunrises) were spectacular! We enjoyed frequent walks on the beach looking for shells and fossils. The location was convenient to restaurants and shops, but also in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. The home was comfortable, just the right size for us, and it being pet friendly was a huge plus. The kitchen had everything we needed, giving us the option of easily preparing meals there when preferred. Robert was a great host, extremely responsive, and very helpful! We would rent it again in a heartbeat! Thanks so much for having us, it was just the escape we needed!
This was our 2nd trip and we cannot say enough about how great this palce is! The host Robert is great to communicate with and truly you cannot beat the location. We will surely return for another stay!
This was a wonderfully peaceful few days! Our stay was quiet and it was a great pleasure to be so close to the beach and water. I expect we will be coming back soon.
Right on a private beach, this property offers amazing views, long expanses of beach, comfortable room for four, with a well appointed kitchen and three levels of deck overlooking the water. We had a wonderful time!
The house was clean and cozy. The access to the beach was great and we found lots of little shark teeth. Also not far from restaurants. Nice, quiet neighborhood.
The view was amazing The community was amazing. The house was the perfect size. The communication with the owner was on point. Try to check so we can stay for next year and it was already booked for when we wanted it so we were a little bummed out about that, but we can see why it was exactly what we wanted and my dog did not wanna come home. He wanted to stay at the beach, definitely would recommend this place.
We had a great stay- perfect space for our family of 4! The beds were VERY comfortable and ensured we had a wonderful night sleep. We will definitely be back!
Fantastic time like always! Thank you Robert again for a pleasant stay! Weather was great, we had a crab feast on the back deck, friends and family came, I love that my dog is able to come and enjoy the water. We all went swimming, found 8 shark teeth and also watched shooting stars from the top deck, It was wonderful to paddle board, we brought our tubes and beach chairs, you can’t get any closer to the beach. This is our second time here and we are planning to make a couple plans for next year. Robert I hope this home will be available for a long time because I don’t want to go anywhere else, it’s like our dream spot! The home has everything you need. And Robert always replies to messages. Thanks Again and see you for 2026!
This was a perfect spot and cottage for our needs. Sharks teeth and shell hunting right off the deck, beach walking, fishing from a pier, awesome deck to relax. We loved it for our short getaway!
Thank you Robert! We had an amazing time at this beach cottage, we had fantastic weather the house is packed with everything you need, big plus on our Shepherd coming along to swim with us. We brought along 2 paddle boards and a tube. We walked the beach line every night and found plenty shells and shark teeth. It’s simply breathtaking, I found a wonderful place to come back to, which I have plans for Labor Day. The double deck was great! Thank you for having us. You have been a great host! Hope we can meet you next time! Jeff said he got a chance to which was wonderful:)
We had such an amazing long weekend. We loved fossil hunting and walking on the beach. What a relaxing break.
Lisa B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
26 July 2018
Beautiful property
Our family had a wonderful time collecting sharks' teeth and shells. Beautiful house and great surrounding area.
Jason K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Happy fossil hunting, Thanks for staying with us.
About the host
Hosted by Robert
Love the neighborhood and this is our second home and just around the corner to assist our guests.
Why they chose this property
Comfortable, laid back, friendly neighborhood, good for families and couples
What makes this property unique
Close to so many attractions and great for families. Miles of beach to walk, easy living, a view and location that can't be beat by any other house in the area.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests