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Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD

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A boat on the ocean during sunset.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A single-story house with a covered porch and a small attached garage.
An aerial view of a marina with boats, docks, and surrounding residential areas.
A house with a porch, a flag, and a bird feeder.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Rock Hall, MD
  • Place, Rock Hall Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferry Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Mainstay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪130 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rock Hall

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Chesapeake Bay and Rock Hall Harbor. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • Rock Hall Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ferry Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterman’s Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Gratitude - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Mainstay - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ford's Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chester River Seafood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Admiral’s Club Beachside Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tolchester Marina Beach Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Shack - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD

Rock Hall - Voted as one of the 10 best towns in Maryland for many years.

There is a Holiday and special event supplemental cost for some designated events.

In "Oysterman Cottage" you can stay the week or two days in a quaint cottage with Chesapeake Bay View of the harbor from 20982 Bayside Avenue in Rock Hall, MD. Rock Hall is known as the Pearl of the Chesapeake an unspoiled waterfront town on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. It has been voted consistently by Maryland Life as the best sunrise and sunset on the bay. It offers magnificent harbors, many fine marinas, over 2,000 boat slips, a broad spectrum of lodging facilities and restaurants, as well as, a host of recreational opportunities. You can walk to Waterman's Crab House, or Harbor Shack restaurant or drive to enjoy Flying Decoy Bar and Grill, Blue Heron Oyster House, JavaRock, Pearl on Main and Osprey Point Inn and Restaurants. Perhaps take an easy drive to Chestertown for the Kitchen at the Imperial Inn. Chestertown has additional downtown shopping.

Kent County and Rock Hall guide use this link: https://www.kentcounty.com/media/tourism/visitors_guide/

Rock Hall 2025 Events (not a complete listing), check local info for specific dates
May 10 Garden Club plant sale
May 23-25 Chestertown Tea Party
May 31-June1 Rock Hall Triathlon
June 6-8 Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company Fishing Tournament
July 3-4 July 4th celebration with fireworks on July 3
July 6 Kent County Watermans Day
Aug 8-10 Pirates & Wenches Event

September 27-29 Waterman's Triathlon Festival

Rock Hall Fireworks are scheduled each July 3rd.
This is a 35-minute show choreographed to patriotic music. It can be viewed from the bay and from anywhere in Rock Hall Harbor.

Rock Hall is a quaint seashore town with a thriving fishing and boating community. The harbor is filled with crab and oyster boats which leave early every morning, returning with heaving baskets of shellfish for the town's fresh seafood restaurants. The main town too is lovely, with two large 18th century mansions on the National Register of Historic Places, three museums which discuss the town's local heritage and the maritime industry, and many picturesque board houses. The town is particularly stunning at sunset, when the warm light envelops the town and harbor in an intense glow.

The Cottage: Our smoke-free cottage has been completely redone, with new furniture, double shower/double sink bath and laundry room. A new back deck was recently. Enjoy our new granite counters and kitchen flooring. It is enjoyed by family and friends and since our move to North Carolina, and has welcomed selected guests.

Two bedrooms (one queen, two twins) and a sleeping porch with pull out queen sofa-bed offers various sleeping arrangements.

New 42" Flat Panel Samsung Smart TV all streaming service with 100+ channels + YouTube with local Baltimore & Washington channels, Netflix + all other streaming services included.

Owner supplies all linens, coffee and laundry items.

We supply Internet and there is also free internet service at the Java Rock Coffee house in the center of town, a great breakfast and lunch stop.

Pet fee is per pet of $150.00 We have pet rules for your review and acceptance.

We will send you our pet policies before billing. Thanks for your understanding.

Keywords: House
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pet rules - My property attracts many pet owners. Pets are considered when fully described in advance. I may restrict the number and type of pets.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: With prior approval pet fee and pet deposit

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number 20982 Bayside Ave, Rock Hall

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Cottage With Harbor Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall MD

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Rock Hall is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay, Rock Hall Harbor, and Northern Chesapeake Bay. You'll also find The Mainstay and Ferry Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a smart TV and a kitchen along with a garden.

Does Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State), which is about 16.3 mi away. Another top airport is Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI), which is around 22.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD?

Yes, every house at Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Cottage with Harbor and Chesapeake Bay View in Rock Hall, MD Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have always enjoyed our stays here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

H

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

wonderful!

Had such a great time at this cottage...would definately come back! Close to downtown activities and easy walking to water. Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing week in Rock Hall.Very comfortable place to hang out when not at the beach or walking around town.Clean place and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat visitors and have always enjoyed staying at Oysterman Cottage. The cottage is clean, the kitchen is well-stocked, the beds are comfortable, the shower is amazing! The screened in porch is a great place to relax or eat meals. The location is great, close to our favorite restaurants. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Nice place

It’s a nice place
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tressa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Oysterman Cottage was absolutely delightful, just perfect for my elderly parents because both bedrooms were on the first floor, and very comfortable! Plenty of linens and extra towels, fully stocked coffee bar, and the owner was extremely responsive and very friendly. It was our first time in Rock Hall, and we found everyone in the quiet cozy community friendly and very helpful. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

Great Location!

Property was exactly like listed. Location was perfect for us and we had a fantastic time in Rock Hall visiting with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Lovely Cottage

We love staying at this cottage! The kitchen is well stocked, the screened-in porch is wonderful. Within walking distance of our favorite restaurants. We had a great weekend and look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy N.

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

Great place near the water

Great place near the marina. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking our own meals. Nice recent updates to the bathroom and kitchen. Covered porch out back is also quite nice. We enjoyed our stay and would gladly return to this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Absolutely amazing in every way! Location, beach, restaurants, town!

My three week stay with my boys and I was absolutely amazing. The house was great, stocked with everything needed, perfect size, perfect location, great communication w owner and property management- phenomenal customer service from everyone! Just a secret gem- I can’t speak more highly enough about this VRBO and its owners!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect accommodations for Waterman's Triathlon

Cottage had everything we needed although kitchen applicances could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Wonderful cottage in Rock Hall, Maryland!!

I really enjoyed the accommodations at the Oysterman Cottage!! The cottage was immaculate and completely decorated in a nautical theme which is so appropriate since Rock Hall is a small fishing town!! Also, loved the screened porch for reading and enjoying breakfast and dinner!! Thanks again for a wonderful stay in Rock Hall!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Super clean and well equipped

This was probably the cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in. Everything that you could possibly need was there. Location was great, with bay views and walking distance to restaurants and the beach. Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Authentic Rock Hall Beach Cottage In Great Location!

This charming cottage is located in a very convenient spot. Walking distance to the beach, pool, restaurants and Main Street for shopping. The interior had plenty of space for our family of four & our lab. Well stocked kitchen and bath with a grill out back. Our kids are looking forward to a return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Excellent Cottage and Location

The cottage is a very comfortable spot for a relaxing few days in Rock Hall It is ideally situated near town, the harbor, and restaurants. Diane was very easy to reach for questions and tech support. The kitchen is well equipped. We will rent this cottage again. Thank you for making it available AW
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Wonderful cottage and location

This is my second year staying at the house. I go every year to Rock hall MD for a ladies fishing trip. The house is spacious and really has everything we need to stay comfortably. We do wish there was another bathroom or half bath but the bathroom that they have is very large and easy enough to double up while getting washed up or makeup and hair. We spent a lot of time on the back screened in porch. We also love the location because we can walk to the restaurants and the town pool and harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverly Z.

Oyster man cottage

Clean and well set up. Good seating in the living room. Well stocked kitchen. No bowls for cereal or ice cream. Only one bathroom and in the bedroom. The book with cottage information should be updated. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Always a great stay

My friends and I stay here every year because it’s so convenient to the harbor, restaurants and a walk or shuttle to the town. The shuttle service was new this year since it shut down in 2020. I am happy this is back again! The house is always well stocked with items we need. I’d recommend bringing an extra roll of paper towels as we go through quite a bit. There are 6 ladies who stay in this house and we always manage with one bathroom! The back screened in porch is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

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

Perfect escape

Wonderfully situated cottage. Just a few yards from marina and about 10-15 minute walk to small beach and 30 minute drive to a larger beach. A few great restaurants within walking distance, including great seafood (Ford’s, Waterman’s, Harbor Shack), pizza (Anchor and Plow) and ice cream. Small grocery store and local food market so didn’t have to drive much. Amazing birdwatching, hikes and kayaking. A terrific place to get away and unplug. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Very nice closed in porch for bug-free outdoor dining.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Lovely, Peaceful Stay in Rock Hall

This is our 2nd time staying at this cottage. Each time the home was clean and well stocked and did have start-up supplies for guests. It is conveniently located and within walking distance to marina, restaurants, bay, etc. We enjoyed sitting and eating on the peaceful, screened-in back porch that overlooks a large tree shaded backyard. The host was also accommodating with a special request we had. It is also a plus that it is pet friendly and there was no evidence that any pets had been there prior to our arrival. So, if you have a pet or not, this is a lovely place to stay. Since we have family in the area, we will continue to stay here during our family visits.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Escape from DC

We wanted a change of scene for Thanksgiving this year and this cottage was perfect. The three of us cooked together in the large, well-equipped kitchen and enjoyed reading and watching movies in the comfortable living room. We all slept well and appreciated the spacious, new bathroom. At the end of the day, we were treated to the most spectacular sunsets imaginable, only a short walk from the cottage. Although the weather was unusually warm for Thanksgiving, I wished it were warmer so we could've spent more time on the large screen porch. It's a sweet cottage and I've recommended to a friend already!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

WAYNE W.

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

No A.C.

Besides No air-conditioning and it was 90 kind of wrecked it but Everything else was perfect. Location was perfect When we checked in the a.c. wasn't working. I contacted management and they sent someone right out. He needed to order a part. We like it there. We want to come there next year for pirates weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Comfy cottage

This was perfect for our family. Loved the updated bathroom, very spacious, thick towels, good hot water. Beds were comfortable. Large, well-supplied kitchen. Lovely screened porch was a great space for eating and relaxing outside with the dogs. Great location, within walking distance of our 2 favorite restaurants. We had stayed here many years ago and we’re happy it was available for our trip this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Great getaway from the city!

The Cottage was wonderful. Incredibly clean, welcoming, and comfortable for a weekend getaway from the city. Walkable to waterman’s crab house, which has great live music and seafood. Also walkable to the Main Street for coffee and breakfast. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022