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Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay

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Exterior
Waterside of the house
Beautiful views
gorgeous sunrises

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pasadena, MD
  • Place, Fort Smallwood Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Patapsco River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Compass Pointe Golf Courses
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay

Live the Chesapeake life style in this 4 BR 2 bath home with a private dock on 150 ft of Back Creek waterfront. This home is remodeled with newer Kitchen, Baths, floors and paint and a finished basement with bar, game table and foosball! Lots of room to play on the 1.4 acre lot. There is a deep water dock with slip for a large boat. Gorgeous bay views and sunsets from waterfront deck with BBQ and picnic tables for eating crabs! Kayaks, crab traps and fishing poles are available for your use! Conveniently located 30 minutes from Annapolis and Downtown Baltimore. 20 minutes to BWI airport and about an hour to Washington DC. Come relax and enjoy the view!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Do not leave children unattended by the water
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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
Absolutely no parties! This home is in a residential neighborhood. Please respect noise levels.
Fires in the fire pit are not to be left smoldering so not to cause a smokey environment.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 807108vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pasadena

Located in Pasadena, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Baltimore Cruise Terminal and Compass Pointe Golf Courses are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden and French Soldiers Monument. Travelling with kids? Consider Annapolis Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Pasadena, MD

What's nearby

  • Fort Smallwood Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Patapsco River - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Compass Pointe Golf Courses - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • AMF Southdale Lanes - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Downs Park Dog Beach - 21 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Baltimore-Washington International Airport Station - 29 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rumor Reel - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront cottage on the Chesapeake Bay located?

This family-friendly Pasadena holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Smallwood Park and Compass Pointe Golf Courses. Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River are also within 6 miles (10 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. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Are stay was comfortable with room for everyone to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice host's and beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here! It is wonderful. The home is warm and inviting. Kitchen has everything you need and there are tons of games and puzzles in the basement. Our family had a great time spending time together! Melinda is very kind and very response should you need anything! Thx again Melinda!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel T.

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

Outstanding location

Everything was exactly as described especially the size of the lot plenty of room to have fun
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Peaceful

Nice, relaxing home. Downstairs game room was very comfortable. 30 minute drive to airport. Close to many friendly restaurants. Great amenities. Backyard is great place to barbecue and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAN O.

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

Awesome property and experience

My family stayed at the property in July on 2021 for my Parents Weekend during my son's plebe summer for USNA. We decided to stay here again for my son's commissioning week as he graduated near 4 years later. We enjoyed a week of happiness as a family that we will never forget. The house and property were awesome for us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Magical Escape

Loved our getaway to this magical place on the water. The views and laying on the dock were heavenly. Loved seeing all kinds of birds swoop across the waters. House was elegantly decorated, clean, and spacious. Enjoyed every moment! Thank you for having us’
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
We’re so happy you enjoyed your time relaxing and taking in the views!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Relaxing weekend

Our second visit. Relaxing spot, and able to swim because there were no jellyfish yet. Quiet for kayaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Great to have you and your family back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrin D.

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

Perfect getaway

The property was perfect and just as advertised. Great location for college visits in the greater area and very relaxing in between. The homeowner was great to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2021
Hi Corrin! It was great having you as our guests!!! Good luck with the college visits!! Come back and visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

Great house and location

This was a perfect home base for us. We visited the area for a weekend golf trip. It’s central to several excellent courses, a short drive to Baltimore and the house interior is nicely updated. Beds were very comfortable too! The owner was also very helpful in her communications.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks Phil! I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay! You’re welcome back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Best house ever!

We had such a wonderful time, looking at the bay from every window. Such a cute and charming house on one of the Chesapeake Bay inlets (protected from the wind of the main part of the bay). Nice enough to kayak in November, outdoor bonfire and s'mores, huge front area to throw the football, such a beautiful area.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property! Fantastic dock and outdoor area. House had everything we could need or want. Highly recommend. Owners very kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Loved having you stay at the Cedar home! Hopefully you will come back for another stay! You are welcomed anytime!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Sister-in-law weekend getaway

We had a wonderful stay in Pasadena. Melinda was a very responsive host. Her home is beautiful, very clean, and well maintained. We had everything we needed, including delicious restaurant recommendations. Thank you for a wonderful weekend with my sisters! Margaret
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Comfy and cozy!

We stayed for a few days over the holidays. A half way point for our families to get together. The house was PERFECT! Clean, cozy, well maintained. Lots of things to do locally. And we had nice enough weather to enjoy the fire pit every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2022
We were so happy to have Leigh and her family enjoy our home! They took great care of of our place. They’re welcomed back anytime! We work hard to making sure each of our guests enjoy their stay! We’re pleased to hear that we have another enjoyable stay with Leigh’s family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Best stay on the Bay!

This was our second stay and it didn’t disappoint. In fact, it was better due to our he additional updates the the house and the pier. The entire family has a blast swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and relaxing under the trees. The neighborhood 4th of July festivities are top notch. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Great Chris! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! We would look forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Accommodating and beautiful!

This house was absolutely perfect for my family to stay during our time in Pasadena. It was spotless, accommodating in every way, and had the most beautiful sunrises! I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking to get away or just stay in a nice place at an affordable cost. Melinda was an excellent host and was very communicative before, during, and even after our stay. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
It was a pleasure having you stay at our home! We love sharing it because we love it so much! We would love for you to come back and visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Spring Trip

We visited the last week of March for a nearby wedding. The house is super cool, right on the creek with a ton of awesome built-in amenities. An easy drive to Annapolis, DC and Baltimore, but off the beaten path enough to feel the peace and quiet on the creek. Melinda was super helpful and responsive to all of our questions and needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay in this peaceful slice of heaven! We loved sharing it with you and hope you come back another time to enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Love this place and this area

This was a fantastic property and an even better area. Much of the house has been updated. Beds and bathrooms were very comfortable. We loved sitting on the water and by the fire pit in the evenings watching the fire flies come out. The kids enjoyed the kayaks and catching fish. Neighbors were very nice too. Very easy drive to Annapolis, Baltimore and DC.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
We loved having Jeff stay at our home! He and his guests were very respectful and great communicators! We look forward to them staying another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer H.

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

Great DC getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! It was the perfect house for our group of 6 to getaway from DC for New Years. The kitchen is very well stocked (including a crock pot!) and the basement was the perfect place to watch new years day football! We even got weather nice enough to enjoy the outside firepit. And the sunsets did not disappoint. Thanks for such a great place to ring in the New Year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2021
Thanks Jenifer! I’m so happy you had a nice stay and a great way to ring in the NewYear!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Family fun in Maryland

This immaculate house is on a quiet creek/inlet. Kayaking, fishing, crabbing - it’s at your back door. The sunrise is spectacular while you have your morning coffee next to the water. An osprey hung out in a tree by the back deck. Inside plenty of space for games or work. Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
It was great to have you stay in our home!! We loved having you and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Wonderful Getaway Weekend

This home is very well maintained. With 6 adults, we had more than enough room. We enjoyed fishing from the spacious dock, relaxing in the hammock, playing badminton and a nice fire and s'mores every night. The home has a well stocked kitchen for cooking meals. The bedrooms were tastefully decorated with comfortable beds. I would highly recommend this home. We stayed for a weekend but there would have been plenty to do for a whole week. Next time, we'll enjoy the kayaks and bicycles and hopefully catch a crab dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2023
We were so happy to host Lisa and her guests! They were perfect guests. We definitely would welcome them back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Relaxing Time on the Water

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. It was very relaxing to spend time next to the water on the house's dock. We also enjoyed taking out the kayaks and playing games such as corn hole. The location and house was a just a fun place to be. There was not a single item in the kitchen or elsewhere that we needed. The owner was very responsive to my questions. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Short family get awat

We enjoyed quiet mornings and evenings watching the water. There are restaurants, grocery stores, and seafood marts in the area that made meals easy, but if want to cook the kitchen is very well equipped! Getting into Baltimore and to a park in the area was easy enough. Nothing we went to was more than 30 minutes away. When we came home at the end of our adventures we found all the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were quite nice. We enjoyed meeting the neighbor as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Just Right

We had a great week at this house. The location was convenient to get to as well as get to other things in the area - but felt remote enough to feel like we were away from it all. The house and outside had plenty of spaces to gather or find some alone time. Very good kitchen. Used the fire pit most nights. Some of us fished several days and used the crab trap all week. Communication with the Owners was easy and they were quick to reply. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2021
Bill and his family were perfect guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla O.

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

O Fam

Spaces for all together and separate. Feels like a world away yet convenient to restaurants, airport and activities. Beds comfortable. Quality super clean towels. Lots to do inside and outside. Bob and Melinda reply immediately. Even on rainy days property positioned such that you feel you are on the water. Love washer dryer. Laminate flooring main level easy to maintain and just have fun. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thank you for being such fabulous guests! Please come back for another visit! Oh and thank you for the Dawn 😊

About the host

Hosted by Melinda Jones

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We currently live in California, with frequent visits to Maryland. We love the outdoors and lead a very active lifestyle. Never a dull moment!

Why they chose this property

My husband, Bob, grew up coming to Pasadena, MD to spend the summer with family on the Back Creek. He learned how to waterski and boat on this creek. His parents ended up buying and building a house on Back Creek for their retirement. Our family of four, visited every summer and our two kids learned how to waterski and boat on Back Creek, just like their dad. We love it here! We love it so much that when the right piece of property came on the market we wanted to have a piece of Back Creek to call our own.

What makes this property unique

The views are amazing!! We love the large flat lot with plenty of room to play!

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