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WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay

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A wooden dock leading to a house by a calm body of water, surrounded by lush greenery. - WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay (Abell)
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A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay

  • The Little Red Oyster House on St. Clements Bay is a 3 bedroom , 2 bathroom cottage that sleeps 6 guests. This picturesque, waterfront cottage is the perfect place for you and your family to unplug from the stresses of everyday life for a long weekend or extended stay. You will wake up to gorgeous sunrises, enjoy afternoon breezes and spend peaceful evenings by our cosy outdoor fire pit.
    Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the bay and Potomac River from the fully furnished living room, dining room, kitchen and enclosed sunroom. The cottage has a brick patio with a table and a gas grill. A picnic table is set under a beautiful cherry tree for your crab feasts!
    Extra outdoor furniture, kayaks, canoes and yard games are steps away in the shed for your enjoyment on and off the water.
    The cottage boast a beautiful master bedroom with gorgeous waterfront views and an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a shower. The second bedroom (queen bed) and a third bedroom (twin trundle beds) share a second bathroom with a tub/shower combination. The open concept living area is perfect for lounging around, film or game night. Our quaint kitchen and dining area are fully equipped for easy dining.
    To satisfy your more adventurous side, you have direct access to the calm tidal waters to fish, collect sea glass or paddle to Newtowne Neck Park, St Clements Island or grab dinner and a drink at Morris Point Restaurant.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Abell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum and North End Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Leonardtown Winery and Breton Bay Golf Course. St. Mary's County Arts Council and Saint Mary's Fairground are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Abell travel guide
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Abell, MD

What's nearby

  • St. Clement's Island State Park
    13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum
    13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Port of Leonardtown Winery
    27 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Maryland International Raceway
    28 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Budds Creek Motocross Park
    29 min drive - 31.7 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    24 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    23 min drive
  • Noli's
    24 min drive
  • Arby's
    24 min drive
  • Wendy's
    24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum, Port Sunlight Beach and St. Clement's Island State Park. Port of Leonardtown Winery is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) away.

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Reviews

WATERFRONT GETAWAY- Charming Waterfront Cottage on St Clements Bay Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfront property with plenty to do and a stunning view. The house was clean, organized, and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay—the only problem was having to leave at the end! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Retreat

This is the perfect home for a relaxing getaway. The location and hosts are wonderful. A 5-star experience all around!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Relaxing Getaway

This is a wonderful house with a terrific location for enjoying the wildlife on the water. The hosts go above and beyond to make their guests feel welcome. We always enjoy our visits to this charming place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!!

Our second stay here was even better than the first. The property owners went above and beyond to make it easy and comfortable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Saint Clements Bay waterfront cottage

Beautiful location & views. Quiet peaceful area but still plenty to do and places to go. Very nice decor inside and spacious floor plan. Very thoughtful hosts everything you could want and more. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get-away chill time

Best VRBO or ABNB we've ever stayed at! Spotlessly clean and so organized to make everything easy for us to enjoy. The shed full of water craft is wonderful. Also, we didn't know the area at all and found Lewisburg to be great for dinners. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding and beautiful house!

Totally enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. Completely supplied with all the amenities, beautifully decorated, perfectly clean and charming home. We loved just sitting on the pier admiring the lovely view and sea birds. Great sunroom to enjoy the view also. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful getaway

The property was beautiful and the location is peaceful, secluded, and relaxing. We loved the sun porch with a beautiful waterfront view of the bay. Perfect place for a quiet and relaxing stay while enjoying beautiful views and nature. We would definitely stay here again. House was spotless and lovely decor. Very comfortable and hosts provided lots of amenities and information about nearby restaurants and shops in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Enjoyed our stay. House was clean. View lovely. Only challenges were discovering after our first night that most of the windows in the sunroom were unlocked... and I wasn't thrilled with having to strip the beds before we departed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

We had an excellent weekend getaway! The atmosphere was so relaxing and the home was beyond accommodating. Anything that we may have forgotten, it was provided. The house was very clean and organized. Definitely a 5 star rating! We would book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

This was our second visit. The autumn view is just as beautiful as the summer view. As if that weren’t enough to make our eyes twinkle, the host added lovely little touches of autumn around the house. We felt at home and at peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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So peaceful!

We enjoyed out stay very much in February. It was so quiet and nice. Very very clean! Three generations of family came and loved. The sunroom with the view of the water was amazing and nice and toasty for our winter getaway. Thank you Diane and Harold for being so helpful, all the extra nice touches you added, and sharing your lovely cottage with us! We would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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serene escape from the Beltway

wanted a little get away from some of the chaos of the Beltway- could not have found a more enchanting cottage that made all the noise and stress of the beltway melt away within minutes of arriving. was a wonderful time just enjoying the passtime of watching ospreys, herons and kayaking out on St. Clements. thank you for the chance to get away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Artistic, Thoughtful BEAUTIFUL

This corner of the St Clements Bay is magical. My husband and I escaped to this peaceful, clean, beautifully arranged home. Each piece of furniture was artfully selected and had a special design detail. There was beautiful artwork all around the house , some even by the host! We spent our time in the back sunroom and pier with the water, wildlife, sunrise, moonrise, sailboats, speedboats and classic Maryland waterman’s boats as our scenery. The hosts labeled everything and many personal touches made us feel at home. We are appreciative to have had the opportunity to stay here. Can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Thoughtful Attention to Detail

The Red Oyster House (ROH) is just as charming as can be. The hosts have put a lot of thought into the details and have provided many amenities, both small and large. Bathrooms are well-appointed with supplies and, most importantly, lots of hooks! The kitchen is quite small and not great for cooking large, complicated meals, but it is well-equipped. We made use of the gas grill. The fire pit area (firewood provided!) is a lovely area in which to hang out at sunset. The sunroom, which runs the entire length of the house and faces the water, is spectacular! What a gorgeous setting! We also spent time on the pier, using the excellent binoculars provided.For me, the most thoughtful amenity was a shed full of sporting equipment. We made use of kayaks and the stand-up paddle board, paddling far enough to reach some back coves where we saw herons, osprey, bald eagles, and river otters. The shed has two single kayaks, one double kayak, a stand-up paddle board, and a canoe. Everyone can get out there on the calm waters of St. Clement’s Bay. (Note that there is a nice sandy beach, but the bay has jellyfish, so no swimming).On your trip, be sure to see the St. Clement’s Island Museum and take the water taxi to the lighthouse. Eat at the Morris Point Restaurant, a tiny place with good food, right on the water. The hosts thoughtfully provide information on sights to see and any local events occurring during your stay.Highly recommend ROH!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here! The house is beautiful and in a beautiful location and we loved using the kayaks and stand-up paddleboard! We will definitely be interested in staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little Red Oyster House was clean, perfectly maintained, and well-appointed. Even the baseboards were fresh and clean! You really can't get the full appreciation of the location just from the photos: the bay, the sunroom, the upstairs bedroom with the amazing view need to be seen in person. The furniture was comfortable and in good shape. The bathrooms were fresh and supplied with anything you could need (and more). Canoes, life jackets, paddleboards, etc. were provided as well. Any questions we had were answered quickly by the super-polite hosts.Please note that you will need to drive in on a short section of clay dirt road and the house does not have a dishwasher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a quick getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home on the water. Super peaceful place with a private doc. The owners are super friendly and provide you with anything you may need during your stay. Will definitely be returning for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice getaway on the water

We had a great time, cottage adorable and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

We book this place for every time we visit our parents. We absolutely love it !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful on the water

Lots of wildlife and pretty house User friendly host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 Times!

This was our fourth time staying here. As always, we felt a welcome sense of familiarity as we walked through the door and saw the St Clement’s Bay through the windows. The whole stay was peaceful and beautiful. Thanks again for opening your home to us.
Sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025