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John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!

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Front of house from St. Michaels harbor looking across Town Park
View from front yard of house -- facing St. Michaels harbor
View from Park in front of house
Family Room
Kitchen area adjacent Family Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Saint Michaels, MD
  • St. Michaels Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St. Michaels Winery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!

The extraordinary fully restored historic John Bruff House, located on the Town park and harbor, has magnificent St. Michaels harbor and Miles River water views. The house is 2 bedroom cottage with plenty of living space and a rear screened porch. It 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 1805 by wheelwright John Bruff who is believed to have constructed the magnificent mantel and paneled wall in the living room. The house was expanded, to include a family room and bedroom above it, and updated (including central HVAC, cable and wifi) in 2006.

The first floor of the original portion of the Bruff House includes a LIVING ROOM with original paneling, a DINING ROOM, and small DEN. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a KITCHEN area connected to a large paneled FAMILY ROOM with a queen sleep sofa. To the rear of the kitchen is a screened PORCH facing a large backyard. There is a full bathroom on the first floor.

Up an original staircase (which is narrower and steeper than a modern staircase and which can create a mobility issue for some), on the second floor of the original portion of the Bruff House is a very large MASTER BEDROOM having a king size bed.

The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed via a separate modern code staircase) includes a SECOND BEDROOM with a queen size bed. There is a bathroom with sink and toilet in each bedroom.

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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: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog must be up to date on meds incl flea and tick.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors

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. Muskrat Park and Church Cove Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Easton Cycle and Sport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint 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

  • Cambridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carpenter Street Saloon - ‬3 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

Does John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! located?

Situated in St. Michaels, this cottage is steps away from Muskrat Park, St. Michaels Marina and Higgins Yacht Yard and Marina. Saint Marys Square Museum and Saint Marys Square are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Byrne

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I have been enjoying St. Michaels and restoring historic houses there since 1991.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this remarkable property because of the historic character of the house and the area, the wonderful yard, the remarkable harbor and river views, the location on the Town park and harbor, and the convenience (walking distance) to everything in St. Michaels. It is also adjacent to other houses I have restored.

What makes this property unique

The harbor and river views, the location on the Town park, the walking distance to everything in St. Michaels, the architecture and character, the history, the yard, all make this an extraordinary property.

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