Located in Port Republic, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Matoaka Beach and R&J's PlayPark. .This cottage is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Long Beach and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Flag Harbor Marina.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
Running Hare Vineyard - 17 min drive - 18.5 km
Calvert Cliffs State Park - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
Breezy Point Beach - 27 min drive - 28.0 km
Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 36 min drive - 38.1 km
Restaurants
Adams Taphouse and Grille - 5 min drive
Heritage 485 - 9 min drive
Brick Wood Fired Bistro - 9 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Vera's White Sands Beach Club - 15 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay.
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway; with morning visits from deer in the yard, bald eagles and jet fighters flying overhead, and miles of beautiful community beach access, great for finding sharks teeth, and seashells. Also not far from Calvert Cliffs.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Hyrum & Lisa Shewell
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
6 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the bay
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
6 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay. Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Lisa K.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mother & son getaway
Adorable and cozy cottage. Walked on the beach with my son's dog. Max loved the beach.
Lisa K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Donne M.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Port Republic
We enjoyed our stay at this location. The house was very accommodating and communication response with the rental agent was immediate. We would recommend this property.
Donne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Erika J.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This adorable little cottage is not so little at all! It is so comfy and full of beautiful sunlight! We really enjoyed our stay! There were only a few small things that could have been improved to make it perfect. The deck is in the process of being repaired and the side railing is low in areas and a step is a little loose . The doors are full glass and could use some blinds to add some privacy. The yard is so pretty with gorgeous mature trees and a lovely yucca plant, it felt really relaxing. We would love to come back and visit again! Hyrum and Lisa were very attentive and available if needed. Great hosts!
Erika J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Niki J.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
We had a wonderful stay. It was just a short walk to the beach. Found lots of sea glass. The neighborhood was quiet, the house had everything you could need and most importantly, it just felt cozy. The hosts were very sweet as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Niki J.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly C.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Property was cozy and clean. Owners left lights on for us knowing we had a late arrival. Would definitely stay again.
Holly C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage has it all!
Great location with all amenities and plenty of room. Super clean. Easy beach acres. Would definitely stay again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Elizabeth C.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
We were traveling for a wedding at a near by venue. Plenty of room for our needs. We enjoyed visiting the small beach across the stress for coffee in the mornings!
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Christina T.
26 Jan 2025
Christina T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Glen H.
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Glen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Larry S.
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
My wife and I stayed two nights to visit family. Cottage was as described, very roomy and comfortable. Great location. Host was very kind. Only dislike was smell from oil heat, I've never had oil heat and not sure if that is normal.
Larry S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
April S.
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A
A says it all. No complaints. Would definitely stay here again.
April S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
What we were looking for
Enjoy our time there
Mark J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
David Y.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and comfortable
Away from the hustle and bustle of any city but close enough to get anything you need. Our stay was very relaxing and Hyrum and Lisa were the best hosts we have had so far... Will definitely look for them again if we are in the area again...
David Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carlyn M.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage!
This was a great little getaway! The property was very accurate to the listing, and everything was very clean and tidy. We cooked a bit at the house and it had all the pots/pans/utensils we needed. The beach across the street is quite nice, and it's a short drive to Calvert Cliffs State Park. Would definitely recommend this VRBO!
Carlyn M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fred and Christine S.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Chesapeake bay stay
Great location great place to stay very quite neighborhood and walking distance to beach and chesapeak bay
Shells and fossils found on the beach during low tide
The home has everything you would need for a family
The WiFi had mare than enough signal for everyone and laptops
And last the owners went above and beyond to make sure we were ok and if we needed anything
Fred and Christine S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert E.
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute weekend trip
We had a wonderful stay at this cute yellow house by the bay. It has all the comforts of home. It was perfect for family time. We would definitely stay here again.
Robert E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Thor S.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Host Communications par excellence
We enjoy having three generations of family spread throughout Calvert and St Mary’s counties since our own exodus out of MD so, the central location of this “Cozy Cottage with access to and partially obstructed views of the bay” really made a recent visit convenient.
Without a doubt, what we appreciated the most were the proactive communications from and with the hosts. The hosts are responsive in a timely manner and it is apparent they work overtime to avoid issues. (If all hosts tried as hard as these hosts appear to AND everyone treated the houses we rent as well as we do our own homes, well, we’d all be closer to a perfect world!)
We plan to stay here again and have already booked a return visit so that confidence should convey more than mere words …
Thor S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maxim R.
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
My wife and our two dogs really enjoyed the stay at the cozy cottage! Lisa and Hyrum were great host. They provided tons of information and were very helpful throughout our stay. The place was clean and had all the necessities we needed. We ventured out a lot to the beach across the road and found so many fossils. We would definitely comeback!
Maxim R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy P.
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
"Our quiet time away"
Many thanks to the hosts for our quiet time away. Home is very comfortable, quiet, and steps away to a private beach area where we enjoyed searching for beach treasures every day. We enjoyed sitting on the wrap around deck listening to the sounds of the waves. The hosts were always available if we had any questions. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Tammy P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna W.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We all loved the house and amenities. The description of the home in Vrbo was accurate. The house is so cute, has lots of room, and the owners supplied some great snacks for us, as well as leaving some chocolates on our beds. They communicated with us regularly to be sure everything was okay and we were enjoying our stay.
This home is very near everything we wanted to visit: lighthouses, Calvert Marine Museum, and beaches. There is also a nice beach almost directly across the street that we visited every day.
We’ll definitely rent here again when visiting the area.
Donna W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mohan B.
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
This home was lovely and superrrr amazing! Property was clean in a beautiful spot with great scenery and not to mention the loads of snacks for us. Thank you Lisa for also being so communicative with us, our trip absolutely rocked because of your lovely home.
Mohan B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dana S., Dover,York
22 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
My getaway for a day
This was a beautiful getaway for overnight very close to the water and the fall foliage , the property had awesome hospitality with snacks and other amenities. Very spacious and peaceful atmosphere..
Dana S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharyl N.
4 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun long weekend
Nice little house in a great location, close to the water and a short drive to various hikes and activities. Owners were very responsive when a few issues arose with the house during our stay, and resolved them quickly.
Sharyl N.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
18 Sept 2022
Anniversary
Owners were very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the pictures of the property’s amenities were misleading and not updated. The private beach is across the main road in a gated area which needed a code to get into. The pictures lead you to believe the property is ON the beach. The pictures of the chairs overlooking the bay are not what you see! They rotten and broken. If you want to sit on the beach across the street from the house bring your own beach chairs! The house smelled musty, needs a better cleaning staff (we wiped down counter tops, dirty floor boards, light switches…etc), fans were covered in dust (not good for allergies), and the toilet in the master bedroom was wobbly (it needs to be bolted down). The beds were good with clean linens! Plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioners, body wash, toilet paper and paper towels! The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking supplies, coffee maker, toaster and microwave. Clean grill and grilling utensils. House was in a good location for sightseeing and had a nice wrap around porch that overlooked the wooded area.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Jeanette W.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the beach
There was a short walk from the cottage to the beach. The beach is a little narrow during high tide, but you could still walk along the edge. We enjoyed the privacy of the beach. Most of the time when we were on the beach, we did not see anyone else. We did find several shark's teeth on the beach; which was exciting for the adults and the kids. The cottage had plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the spacious porch/deck.