Our hostess was outstandingâgenerous and on top of everything. The house is lovely and we loved the pool. Arnold is a great town. Highly recommended!
We stayed at the cottage for a week in late July and could not have been happier! Beautiful house, lots of room to spread out, well appointed kitchen and comfortable beds and furniture. The back yard was paradise with several different sitting areas, plenty of toys for the pool and room to play. The entire family loved the pool as we swam at least once a day the entire week. Location was perfect for day trips to DC, less than an hour each way. Local restaurants were excellent and downtown Annapolis is beautiful! The owners were very responsive at every point in the process and provided a great welcome package complete with a TON of recommendations for local spots to check out. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
The property was very clean and well decorated. You could tell care and love is placed into the house and landscaping. The backyard and pool area is gorgeous! Despite unlucky/rainy weather and temperatures in the 60s, the pool was heated so warm that we went in everyday with the kids which was so nice. Annapolis is very close by. Plenty of fluffy towels, comfortable beds, nice small touches of welcome goodies and quality soap/shampoo, etc.
This was by far the best Vrbo experience we've had. Every aspect of our stay, from the welcome basket with fresh cut flowers and goodies to the cleanliness of the house, exceeded our hopes. The saltwater pool was pristine, and it really defined the stay, but my 4 kids (ages 16-23) were oohing and aahing from the moment they walked in the door. There was plenty of room for everybody, and we loved hanging out in the open plan kitchen/living room, surrounded by natural light from the large, un-curtained windows. I'm a sculptor, so I appreciated the clean, contemporary look of the interior, the marble countertops, and the overall feeling that everything was done the way you hope for in rental, but don't often find. Katie, the host, answered the few questions we had promptly and was extremely welcoming.
Definitely a five star experience.
Wonderful reception to make us feel welcome and at home
Our family has stayed at VRBO homes throughout the United States over the years. We arrived in this beautifully renovated 'cottage' to find the most welcoming reception we've ever encountered: freshly cut flowers throughout the open living space inside and outdoors, home-baked cookies, a large water bowl for our thirsty dogs and a giant sized metal 'punch bowl' by the pool area filled to the rim with beverages such as champagne, wine, sparkling and bottled waters sitting on a white table-clothed table. The homeowners were a pleasure to deal with from our original request to allow our little dogs to allowing us to bring a small outdoor table top BBQ grill (to accommodate our desire for charcoal grilled meats). The owners have a great electric indoor smokeless BBQ grill as they are not able to provide a BBQ grill outside. The house is totally and tastefully renovated and furnished; technologically up to date with blue tooth speaker system throughout house and outside in the pool area. Two items detract from a 5 star rating: kitchen ware, pots, pans were worn and a bit lacking. There was no access in upstairs bedrooms to any closet space, as those are sealed off to guests. Provided, instead were clothes racks with some hangers. That said, we'd like to reiterate how wonderful the house and outside living areas were. The pool has a gentle entry point with wide low steps important for the seniors in the group, and it's heated which makes it even more pleasant. We definitely enjoyed staying at this house and recommend it to other families.
The house was even nicer than in photos or descriptions. The house very spacious, the pool and pool area were perfect for our needs. The hosts were very gracious, communicative, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend this property.
We had a perfect, stress-free weekend with a relaxing time by the pool, easy to access nearby restaurants and everything we could had needed for our stay - plus comfy lounge and sleep areas and a stocked kitchen for the little cooking we did! Thank you for a wonderful time!
My wife and I together with our daughters and their sig others spent 2 nights at this beautiful location. The place was very comfortable, the backyard with heated swimming pool and the large kitchen family area were outstanding. Thanks to our hosts for making this a memorable experience !
This is our third summer staying at the cottage. It's just a great house for family vacations. Four spacious bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a super comfortable tv room ... and the heated salt water pool! The house is super clean and the backyard is beautifully landscaped and appointed. And if that wasn't enough, guests are welcomed with an amazing gift basket on arrival. Perfect, private family getaway!
The love and care put into this home is just amazing. The house was perfect for grandparents and kids to enjoy together. The pool is great and layout of the house really great. Very clean and well cared for. And the host Katie really rolled out the red carpet for us with warm welcome messages, very easy instructions, immediacy of responses and even a gift basket. Our kids had a blast and parents enjoyed everything. So close to Annapolis, the beach and crab places. Loved it all!!!
We loved our stay here. We had a week getaway just for the girls. Plenty of room to spread out. House was amazing, very clean and nicely decorated. It was a hot week and the outside area was amazing especially the pool. Katie was great to work with and answered any questions we had before arriving. The cute welcome basket was a nice surprise as well. We would highly recommend!!
Spent a wonderful week at this comfortable house. Great kitchen for cooking. The backyard and pool are awesome. Not one complaint. Katie was the PERFECT host. Super responsive and sweet. Would definitely book here again. Great location.
This is our 2nd stay at this house. The first time was with our family, and this time just my wife and I stayed here. The 2nd time did not disappoint! This is a nicely designed really clean house, with a nice heated pool and a beautiful property. We would love to rent again!
Gary
We stayed here with our family (4 kids ranging from 2-14) and had the best time! The house is very spacious, plenty of room for a large family or group of friends. The outdoor area and pool are so perfect and peaceful - really feels like a private retreat! Relatively easy to get to downtown Annapolis. Katie left the sweetest welcome basket for us - everything was very thoughtful and wonderful. I would highly recommend this place!!
This is our second time staying here and it was even better than the first. We travel a lot and this is one of our favorite homes, its so well-appointed and comfortable. Katie is a gracious host and so accommodating. There are wonderful restaurants close by as well as shopping. Very close to the Naval Academy. This home is so wonderful you won't want to leave.
For the second consecutive year, we spent about a week at Katieâs house. Once again, the house was immaculate with everything you need for a getaway with friends and family. The saltwater heated pool is the perfect all-day fun for kids and relaxing for grownups too. There are lots of places to gather together inside and out. And there are quiet spaces where you can curl up with a book or watch your tablet. Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby. Katie, the owner, checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. It was an all-around great stay once again!
We had such a wonderful week at Katie's house. She is such a great host and was so on point with all of her recommendations, especially when we asked about private chef recs, restaurants and things to do. She was very quick in getting back to us with all of our numerous questions throughout the planning process and during our stay. The house itself was immaculate, comfortable and everything was exactly as described online. We really had a wonderful time and highly recommend Katie and her home!
The house is beautiful. The beds were very comfortable. The pool was warm and perfect for swimming. The area is beautiful and very peaceful. We hope to visit again. Katie was amazing and very responsive.
Beautiful home, pool and garden and five star hosts!
Our family reunited at Katie's home for a long weekend and we couldn't have had a more welcoming and happy time. This house experience is a gem! The house and grounds are exactly as pictured...airy, tasteful and impecablly clean. The heated saltwater pool was the dazzling highlight of each day for adults and kids alike, but we appreciated every detail of the thoughtful outdoor space from the lush private garden to the lovely lounge spaces. Indoors, everything is well cared for and ready to go, from clean linens to kitchen appliances to TV stations and the washer and dryer. Katie knows the area well and gave us plenty of local tips for groceries and activities. And to top it off, there was the most incredible welcome basket of local foods when we arrived. We were truly charmed! Thank you so much.
I've been lucky to live in the Annapolis area for most of my life and LOVE sharing all that this beautiful little city has to offer! I am the proud mom of two Coasties (a fond nickname for the awesome men and women that serve in the United States Coast Guard) and an Army wife. When I am not busy getting the cottage ready for guests, I am planning events for a local catering company that has been in Annapolis for 46 years! I love being able to bridge my passion of hospitality to hosting families and friends from all over the world and take great pride in each guests stay. I look forward to being your host!