Historic St. Mary's City, MD

1,000 square foot two-bedroom, one bath waterfront apartment features separate entrance and a screened-in porch overlooking the St. Mary’s River. Property has large dock, two small private beaches. Dogs are welcome. We just ask that they be on a leash. The apartment is attached to part of the house where we reside, although it is sealed off and nothing is shared. There is a house next door that is being constructed, although the building is under roof and should be done by mid-summer. The property is situated adjacent to the walking trails and historic sites of St. Mary’s City -- Maryland’s colonial capital. Explore the reconstructed colonial town by foot, bicycle or canoe. The property is next door to the private Rosecroft Manor with its 200-year old slave house. Other attractions include the reconstructed 17th-century tobacco plantation, the restored Indian village, and the Maryland Dove, a replica of the 17th-century vessel, as well as St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The property is just minutes from public beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and the Point Lookout State Park. Discover Maryland’s southern heritage! Our mailing address happens to be Lexington Park, although we're located in St. Mary's City. Wildlife abounds here. Watch for the osprey, deer, turkeys, eagles, cranes, turtles, red-tail hawks, foxes, rabbits, and a wide variety of birds. You can fish from the dock. The crabs are plentiful. Check in is at 2:00 pm. Check out at 11:00 am. The living area is separate from the rest of the house. No spaces are shared. Guests may use the laundry room. The space includes a large living room with high-speed internet and cable TV. There is a full kitchen with a range, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The room empties out to a lovely screened porch overlooking the water. It is an idyllic setting. Two separate bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a double bed, along with a large sofa in the living room provide plenty of space to make this a great spot for the entire family. Guests will be left alone to explore the 200 feet of water frontage and 120-foot dock. Crabbing and fishing supplies will be provided, as well as use of bicycles, a large canoe, and three kayaks. Guests must use life jackets (provided) while boating. Also, guests must have a Maryland saltwater fishing license to fish from the boats. It is possible to catch 2' long Rockfish along with Perch, Spot, Flounder, etc. There's a 10' x 12' deck on the river's edge, hidden in the seagrass. There is also a 6' x 12' deck on a small sandy beach. The property is thought to be one of the centers of tobacco and slave commerce in the mid 17'th century. The beaches are littered with relics from the very early colonial period. The remains of the colonial tax collector's house next door may be seen from the dock. The owner worked as a tour guide for Historic St. Mary’s City and has a wealth of historic knowledge. We know all of the great restaurants and must-see locations in this largely undiscovered part of the world. Walk along the beach and pick up Indian and colonial artifacts. It's all here. The place will be clean and disinfected when you arrive. The apartment will be vacant for several days before you check in. We will practice social distancing, although you probably won't see us. You can text us if you have any questions. We'll provide a continental breakfast. There may be chickens roaming around the property. Local laws require dogs to be on a leash. The property is situated on the Rosecroft peninsula. The neighborhood consists of nice homes on 1-2acre lots on the St. Mary's River, St. Inigoes Creek, and Lucas Cove. It is lovely here. Our neighborhood is unique because it is part of the oldest settlement in Maryland, dating back to 1634. Rosecroft Road is the first road built in Maryland and our property is part of the first subdivision in the state. It's the third oldest English settlement in North America. We are located within the southernmost extremity of the St. Mary's City National Historic Landmark. Our property lies on St. Ignatius Loyola Creek (St. Inigoes) and overlooks Priest's Point, a testament to Maryland's Catholic founding. We are directly across from the Navy's Webster Field. Occasionally, Navy helicopters fly above the creek, although rarely on the weekends. The trailhead to the walking trails of Historic St. Mary's City is just a few blocks away. The trails wind through the woods and along the beaches of the ancient settlement. There's no public transportation here. The Historic St. Mary's City walking trails are four blocks away. You are free to use our canoe and kayaks. We provide life jackets which are required for your trip. We also have three bikes and helmets available. Check out these websites to help plan your visit. Historic St. Mary’s City (URL HIDDEN) St. Mary’s College of Maryland (URL HIDDEN) Point Lookout State Park (URL HIDDEN) Rt. 4 is the best way to get here from DC and Baltimore. It's advisable to shop off of Rt 235 near its intersection with Rt. 4 in California, MD. (Giant, Target, etc.) There are no retail establishments in St. Mary's City, aside from the Historic St. Mary's City Gift Shop. There is a Food Lion ten miles away. See, online: St. Mary's College of MD - Events Calendar Point Lookout State Park Elms Beach Park on the Chesapeake (with a lovely children's playground on the beach.