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Interior
TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Game room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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California, Maryland
  • Drum Point Lighthouse
    4 min drive
  • Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
    7 min drive
  • St. Mary's River State Park
    8 min drive
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

California

When you stay at this vacation home in California, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Patuxent River and Drum Point Lighthouse. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and 5.6 mi (9 km) from St. Mary's River State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland - 20 min drive - 13.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mezeh Mediterranean Grill - ‬5 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.

Waterfront House with Dock, Kayaks, & Sailboat!

Set sail on an unforgettable vacation with this 4-bedroom, 2-bath California vacation rental as your home-away-from-home! Primely situated on a private peninsula with over 1,000 feet of waterfront space, this 120-year-old historic home is the perfect vacation destination for fishing, sailing, kayaking, and exploring the Chesapeake! After a day filled with on-the-water fun, shoot some hoops in the driveway, or fire up the grill for a seafood feast.

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,500 Sq Ft | 4 Kayaks | Ping Pong Table | Water View From Every Room | 4 Bikes Provided

Ideal for fishermen and sailors, 'Sailor's Delight' offers an unbeatable location for aquatic excursions, plus all the desirable amenities imaginable for a stress-free stay.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle, Twin Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Sailboat (26 feet), private dock, basketball hoop, furnished patio, BBQ, propane fire pit, crab pot, gazebo w/ outdoor dining area
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, dishware & flatware
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, fireplace, dining table, ceiling fans, foosball table, piano player (built in 1898, plays with or without scrolls), ping pong table
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels, linens, central heating & air conditioning, keyless entry, washer, dryer
FAQ: Step-free access
PARKING: Driveway (8 vehicles), RV/trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOORS: Patuxent River (on-site), Myrtle Point Park (3.3 miles), St. Mary's River State Park (11.5 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Drum Point Lighthouse/Cove Point Lighthouse (1.9 miles), Calvert Marine Museum (1.9 miles), Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (3.7 miles), Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (6.3 miles), Historic St. Mary's City (15.5 miles), Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park (18.3 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Solomons Island (2.8 miles), Leonardtown (9.6 miles), Chesapeake Beach (33.9 miles)
GOLF: Chesapeake Hills Golf Course (6.8 miles), Breton Bay Golf & Country Club (14.4 miles), Cedar Point Golf Club (15.6 miles), Wicomico Shores Golf Course (25.1 miles)
RENTALS: Spring Cove Marina (2.1 miles), Chesapeake Bay Charters - A Family Sailing Adventure (2.1 miles), Solomons Boat Rental (2.4 miles), Bunky’s Charter Boats (2.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (62.5 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $100 fee (dogs only, no cats,+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Daily insurance must be purchased for use of the sailboat through www.boatsetter.com
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and kayaking nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include table tennis and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Table tennis
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

449472
New! Waterfront Home w/ Dock Kayaks Sailboat!
Waterfront House With Dock, Kayaks, & Sailboat! California

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
We stayed for a motorcross race (son was racing). We didnt do much at the house. Its nestled back in a quiet point on the water. Easy commute to and from to the grocery/simple shopping stores. Starbucks right down the street for you coffee lovers. The interior decor is simple and antique.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren L.

Disappointing stay
We booked the property because of the waterfront location and amenities offered. The home is located in a central spot where there are several large grocery stores and other shops within 10 minutes drive. We also visited the Naval Air Museum which was great. At the time of booking, we knew it’s an old home but since it has good reviews, we decided to give it a try. When we first walked in, you could feel the age of the house. It is dark and has a musty smell. Upstairs only has window units but the curtains are not properly fitted so you have to move the curtains out of the way so it doesn’t block the vents. Also, one of the larger bedrooms is connected to the game room. You have to pass the game room where the daybed is to get to the bedroom. I didn’t like that due to the lack of privacy. The furnitures, mattresses, beddings and kitchen items all need replacing due to poor conditions. Carpet upstairs needs to be replaced as they have been worn thin. Kitchen cabinets need to be gutted because they are just disgusting (excuse my word choice, but I don’t know which other word that would best describe the situation.). Water pressure isn’t consistent in the bathrooms. The basement is dark and dingy. The stairs leaves little head space so it’s a hazard. We all hit our heads even though we knew to dock. Outdoor space could also use some care. The stairs to the dock is steep and the bushes could use some trimming. Outdoor grill is rusted be replaced or repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Keri A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Has potential...
I did not realize that both bathrooms are on the first floor of the house, most of the beds are on the second floor. 2nd floor seems to be converted attic space and has window AC units that are very loud (but worked well to keep the space cool when it was 90+ degrees out) and my kids found it to be very creepy up there (so did I, but I didn't tell them until afterwards). Whole house smelled musty and moldy. Linens were very old and the beds were not particularly comfortable. Not much furniture in the family room area (2 loveseats). Dining room and kitchen were huge. Bathrooms were fine, although the water was a trickle in the one bathroom sink. I think this would be fine for a fishing trip as advertised, but if you have little kids, the set up isn't good. It has so much potential, if some furniture was upgraded, walls painted, little decorating. The outdoor space was nice, kayaks, dock, view, but could be even better if the trees at the end of the property were cut so you could see the bay from the house and a patio installed and some nice landscaping. We never even saw the ping pong, pool table. We were planning to use the bikes, but the house wasn't really in a neighborhood and we would have been biking on a fairy busy street with the kids. Overall, this place has a lot of potential, but fell short.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Walter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Wedding Venue
Great location to downtown Solomons Island Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
We love this place. The property is amazing. The house was great. All the kids had so much fun swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and floating. Check in was simple. The owners and PM were super helpful. My only advice is to bring shade and lawn chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
The house was nice and the property is spacious. Great views from the dining room table. A little steep heading down to the dock but not terrible. Very private setting, but also only 5 mins away from pretty much anything you could need. Some nice restaurants just across the bridge in Solomons Island. Would love to return in warmer weather to take advantage of the kayaks and water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like Going to Grandma's House
We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay at this cozy house, a little piece of history on the Patuxent River with serene water views. The connected rooms, bed configurations (and foosball table!) upstairs were a good set up for family with children; grandparents were able to have more privacy on the main floor. The house is old but we like that. It is clearly well-loved, and has much more character than most newer, sleeker properties. For one, I have certainly never stayed in a rental house with a real player piano. (We did have to make an effort to keep the kids from playing with that fragile antique!) We loved our visit and hope to have occasion to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Private Peninsula
We had a great stay during Thanksgiving, enjoying the private waterfront yard, and close proximity to food and activities. We stayed with our pup who loved the yard and being able to explore the dock and kayak in the river. The kitchen worked great for cooking our Thanksgiving meal, and the rustic charm interior made the home feel cozy and warm for the holiday. We can’t wait to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibin Q., Washington DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Brought in the new yer with my family here. The Home has a rustic charm, location is great and by the water, tons of yard space and the game room is an awesome amenity. Would love to stay again next time during the Spring/Summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun Time
Quitesential bay vacation. The house is old and loaded with character. As a person that has been visiting the Pax river area since the early 70's, this brought back many childhood memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas S., Baltimore

Great location and amenities. Could use some updating.
Great location and amenities. Could use some updating. Dock and waterfront were pretty. Great we could have our dogs there. House was dated, but clean and everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and house!
Great stay, beautiful house, yard and porch. Plenty to do, could have spent the whole trip at the house! We loved the player piano but please be careful with the rolls, a lot had rips and are very delicate! Beautiful area to kayak and a nice point to wave at your family as they paddle away. My husband took his canoe from the house and met us at Myrtle Point beach! Caught tons of perch. Notes: You have to walk through the foosball bedroom to get to the queen w/ twin bedroom. Also note that all three upstairs bedrooms have to share the first floor bathroom right at the bottom of the stairs. Not an issue for us! This house shares the dock/boats with another rental house. Was a bummer when we planned to go kayking and they had taken all the kayaks. Watch out for traffic going over the solomon bridge. I think this was unusual but it took us 30 minutes to get to the house from the main intersection in California. But very minor notes on what I would consider a perfect weekend get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Property and House with Water View
This house was perfectly located four visit purpose and intent. The large hose was located on a creek off teh Patuxent RIver, had great views of the water with kayaks to enjoy, bikes to ride and a sailboat for cruising. It was a rare find in the rental world.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice spot
It is a cool house that has a lot of potential, but it definitely needs some work to make it more comfortable and livable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Old House
We really enjoyed our stay at this property while visiting the area for Christmas. This older home with lots of charm was like spending the night at Grandma's house. We really liked that the interior was kept as original as possible with lots of wood and the antique appliances worked well. The waterfront property has great views and the we really appreciated the Christmas decorations that made it feel like home. We also enjoyed playing Christmas music on the 1920s player piano. The dining area was very spacious and great for Christmas dinner. We enjoyed playing the available games since we were inside a lot with the low teens temperatures outside. With a few minor improvements, I would consider this property perfect although none of these would prevent us from renting the property again. The HVAC struggled to keep up with the abnormally cold weather on the 1st floor. This could have been alleviated if the fireplace had been working (or better yet, a gas fireplace) One of the bathroom sinks had low water pressure. The seating while plentiful could be more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Danita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited towels and supplies for keeping things neat while we were there. Sponges in the sink were nasty.

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

Girl Friends Get Away Weekend
The location is a lovely spot right on the water front with beautiful views and plenty of space for 8 to sleep comfortably. Be sure to check with the host regarding kitchen supplies before you come. There are two ovens but there werent enough baking pans for our needs. Silverware & cooking utensils were in short supply. Heat and AC are regulated by a Google Nest Thermostat. The house was chilly when we arrived in November and we were not up with the times and that type of thermostat. As a result it took awhile unitl we got warmed up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend!
We needed a place to stay for the weekend with family and friends coming from three different places. This was the perfect house with a completely isolated backyard. We loved the access to the water, cooking and grilling and hanging out inside and outside! Beds and bathrooms were all comfortable and the house was older but well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Wedding Weekend
We visited the area for a nearby wedding and really enjoyed the house! It was very clean and close to grocery stores, etc which made stocking up easy. Comfy beds, plenty of room, and lots of charm! At the suggestion of another visitor we spent a morning at Sotterly Plantation and would highly recommend it if you're a history buff - a fascinating look at the area's rich history. If we were able to stay longer I would have researched the sailboat rental. I look forward to the possibility of visiting this beautiful area again in the future when we can spend more time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow property!
The house is beautifully set atop a hill forming its own peninsula. The grounds are well maintained and the gazebo outback is great for viewing the river. While the house is historic, it is charming, and some updates have been made. Kitchen was well stocked with all the items needed to prepare a meal . There is no door for privacy between two sleeping areas up stairs, and both bathrooms are downstairs. Two bedrooms are completely private with great views. We had a terrific weekend. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Location
I booked this property for a family get away and it “ticked” most of the boxes necessary for this outing. The house is older but there seem to be improvements being made. Overall, it was good for our needs. More than adequate kitchen space, table space, and internet worked well. I do have 2 negative comments and while they didn’t affect our stay I do feel I need to be upfront. First, while it advertises 2 bathrooms you should note that both bathrooms are on the 1st floor while the bulk of the sleeping spaces are upstairs. Secondly, there was a mixed message (Evolve vs Owner/Manager) about the check out process with linens. This property afforded my family to gather together, relax, and just enjoy being together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'd love to go back
It's a magical little place. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021