I live in Texas (originally from MD) and was looking for a fun and convenient property to book for a week so I could see family and friends. The property was perfect for entertaining our many toddlers as well as the adults. We did a ton of fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding and playing in the beachfront entry. My brother-in-law was able to launch his boat easily from the doc. The large spacious kitchen was perfect for our larger group and everyone was able to sleep comfortably. John was available to give us a tour upon our arrival and was easily accessible via text throughout our stay. I'm moving back to MD myself otherwise, we'd absolutely book again!

This was a beautiful , immaculate, spacious home for our family of 6 adults and 5 children ranging in age from 3-12 years old. The house was modern, clean and comfortable and well provisioned for a large family gathering and we appreciated the well equipped kitchen and bedroom arrangements with the kids rooms close to the parents. The host was responsive to every inquiry. We enjoyed kayaking every day and fishing off the pier. Two kayaks were available with the rental and we brought another with us. We had hoped to enjoy swimming off the dock but the water around the house and in the river were FULL of stinging jelly fish! We were able to swim at the YMCA just a mile from the house and we made use of that on the very hot August afternoons.

Our family of 10 (ages 4 months to 76 years) spent a wonderful week here on the Magothy River. We were somewhat high-maintenance guests, as we had questions before we arrived and problems with our boat once there. But John was prompt in replying to our questions and attentive to our needs in every way, yet giving us the peace and privacy we needed as a family. He really was a perfect host in every way. The property is lovely. As the pictures show, the scenery is breathtaking, especially at sunrise and sunset, every bit as beautiful as sunrises and sunsets at ocean places we have visited. We cruised the river in the evening on water as smooth as glass and almost deserted of other boat traffic. One family member is an avid fisherman and went fishing every day, catching perch that were delicious in the grand crab boil that he prepared for dinner one evening. This property and its many resources offered some unusual opportunities for us, particularly the children. Our 8-year-old granddaughter really blossomed on this trip, finding new interests in crabbing, fishing, and kayaking, all things she had never done before. We have rented many other properties and found this house to be particularly well equipped, providing many things that we typically had to bring: linens, soaps, cleaning sprays, hand sanitizer, dish pods. John really thought of everything! One of the most important things to us as a family is being able to share meals as a group. The photo of the dining table makes it appear that only 4-6 can be seated at the table. But no worries! The table has a butterfly leaf system and a large window seat, thus easily enabling 10 people to be seated at the table. The balcony in the master bedroom looks out onto the river, which enabled me to see sunrise in my jammies and then go back to bed for a few extra minutes! The beds are comfortable and we had no problems with sleeping arrangements. The full bunks are a bit odd and, unfortunately, unless you have a family of 4 willing to sleep off the master bedroom, the bunk room was not as functional as we might have liked. Small matter, though. We spent many evenings on the porch, which, surprisingly, was not uncomfortable even in July because of two well-placed and very effective ceiling fans, also keeping down the bug population. To summarize, this is an excellent property with a gorgeous location, plentiful activities, many amenities, and an attentive host. Thank you, John.

Lots of water, floating, kayaking, fishing and boating. House is immaculate. John is an excellent host.

One of the best family vacations. The house was beautiful - very spacious and comfortable. Loved the views from the family room and master bedroom. The whole family enjoyed kayaking, sunning on the dock, and swimming/floating in the water. Visted Annapolis and DC. Enjoyed the fireworks from the dock. John, the owner, was very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely come back again.

The house was the perfect location, close to downtown Annapolis but nicely secluded with beautiful views of the water. watching sun rising and sun down every day. It was well equipped with a variety of activities to include kayaks, crabbing cages and fishing rods . The most enjoyable thing to do is fishing and crab on the pier in the back of the house. This is an absolutely beautiful home. We will definitely come back again!

We have stayed here several times and plan on coming back again. Great location and exactly as described. The whole family enjoys it.

John was wonderful to work with from our very first message. He answered numerous questions before our arrival, called me when we arrived at the house to walk me through everything, and checked on us throughout the week. We stayed here for my son’s Commissioning Week from the US Naval Academy and it was just perfect. We were removed from the craziness of DTA but an easy commute to get him back and forth for his commitments. The views from the house are breathtaking. The house itself is clean and comfy. Plenty of cozy beds for everyone. Everything you need for family meals, swimming in the River and laying out on the pier. We loved our stay and will cherish the many special memories we made this week.

Being on the river with a dock made for beautiful sunrises and views. The first floor is open space and worked great for cooking and socializing just the 5 of us as well as those evenings when we had additional family over. The bedroom layout is best suited for families with younger kids as one of the bedrooms is inside the master bedroom and another has bunk beds. The basement bedroom/game room was a hit with my 20-something kids.

Great house for a family get together - beautiful location and nice and spacious. Would definitely come back again! Thank you!