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Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC

Crownsville vacation home in Herald Harbor area

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61390 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Crownsville, MD
  • Place, Joyces Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Naval Academy
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crownsville

Herald Harbor stay.With a stay at this Herald Harbor vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Joyces Marina and 6 miles (10 km) of Eisenhower Golf Course. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Annapolis Bowl and Annapolis Mall Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Joyces Marina - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Annapolis Mall Shopping Center - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Anne Arundel Medical Center - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • U.S. Naval Academy - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Odenton Station - 18 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Park Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Garry's Grill & Catering - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Little Carmine's N.Y. Pizza Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Señor Chile Cafe - ‬17 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.

Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC

Valentine Creek Retreat

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Nestled right on Severn River's shoreline, this waterfront retreat has been completely remodeled, redecorated, and boasts gorgeous views from both floors! Right at your stay, utilize the kayak and paddle board for peaceful dips into the water, or rent a boat and tie it up to the private pier - ready for your effortless use.

Mere minutes away from your stay, you will find a yoga studio, Baltimore-Annapolis Trail Park, Kinder Farm Park, and just further up the road, historic Annapolis.

Sun-soaked and happy, head inside your sweet retreat where you will find a spacious living room adorned with fun pops of blue, soft seating, and a large TV. The adjacent full kitchen gleams with its wave-like backsplash, suite of stainless steel appliances, and ample meal prep space. When it's time to eat, dine inside at the formal dining table, or alfresco on the side porch where dining for six awaits.

Both bedrooms are bright, airy, and well-decorated, ensuring everyone's comfort. Remote workers will appreciate the quiet workspace available in the primary bedroom, and everyone will like having access to a private washer/dryer - ideal for refreshing your swimsuits. Additional perks include a great collection of board games, puzzles, books, central air-conditioning, and a paddle board.

End your evenings outside, under the dazzling night sky, where you can fire up the gas grill, sit on the Adirondack chairs, and gather around the firepit.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: Front of house towards driveway and back of house toward dock for security reasons.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book. Guests under 30 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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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
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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: 1,390 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

99727

Frequently asked questions

How close is Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (27-min drive) from Carrs Beach and 13.8 mi (27-min drive) from Sparrows Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Maryland Live Casino (26-min drive) and Bingo World (27-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC to downtown Crownsville?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Crownsville.

Serene waterfront home with kayaks, paddle board, grill, firepit, W/D, and AC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy Barger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in a very pretty location.Had an extremely difficult time entering the property. The combination lock is broken. Spare key was not there, finally used the lockbox with help of online manager. Very Frustrating after flying across the country and arriving tired at night.(House owned by corporation, not family.). Door was finicky and difficult to open all 9 days. (Reported in a June review.) Fix the door!!Basic supplies missing when we arrived. Area manager provided: hand soap, TP, dish soap, toaster, Keurig. She was very helpful.There is a lovely back deck on the water. We were in Annapolis several days(easy drive) but the days we were at the house the next door neighbor tied his dog outside and the dog barked incessantly for 3 hours at a time. (Also reported in an earlier review.) So a peaceful afternoon was interrupted by a noisy dog. :(There is ample furniture downstairs, however, the bedrooms need bureaus! No place to put things that are not hung up. (Shorts, T-shirts, underwear, socks, etc) At least luggage stands would be helpful.Pretty house with a lovely view…and a few glitches.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place, as described, beautiful view great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia f., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, poor check-in.

Well, I would love to give this property five stars, but we had a very difficult time getting into the property as the padlock code did not work and we were stuck in pouring down rain at the time. We also had a difficult time contacting the owner due to the Vacasa Management. The contact information gave us an automated AI generated responder, which just continued to give us the same information to get into the house. We tried repeatedly to speak to an actual person, but that was very difficult. We eventually were able to get into the home, and after that all was great. We did have a couple of mice in the home which we relocated outside. Other than the initial entrance, the stay was great. The property was very clean, on a great location, and we had no other issues afterwards. I would recommend that the property owners be more specific as to where the spare key is located, as that was very confusing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace B., Staten Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Weekend

We had a relaxing family weekend, visiting my som who is at USNA. The home was beautiful and the back deck space was very relaxing - we all had a great time. Home was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

We had a lovely, relaxing vacation in this home with everything we could possibly need. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great accommodations

Property was exactly as listed. Furnishing and appliances were in great condition. Wonderfull having morning coffee at waters edge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Alexandria, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

A Relaxing Spot on the Water

My girlfriend and I stayed here for her milestone birthday weekend, and were both very pleased. The house was quite clean on arrival, and we both very much enjoyed the waterfront view. The kayaks were also really nice to have on site. I forgot my fishing gear, unfortunately, but we had a nice time paddling around the inlet. We enjoyed our little getaway very much, and hope to do it again before too long!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just What We Needed!

Where do I even start with how GREAT this rental was. Everything from start to finish was exceptional. When we arrived, getting into the house was no issue at all. It was exactly per the instructions we received for check in. We walked into the IMMACULATELY clean house and couldn't believe it. I mean, not a spot of dirt to be seen. We arrived later in the evening so explored the house and then went to bed in extremely comfortable beds. So comfortable that we looked at the mattress type to replace our own at home. The view from the master bedroom cannot be beat, we opened the sliding door and closed the screen door and listened to all of the sounds of the peaceful location and enjoyed watching the boats float around. We came with our 6-year-old and 12-year-old and when I say they sprinted out of bed, directly to the dock to fish, I don't even know if they said good morning. They spent so much time on the dock and then in the kayaks and paddleboard. The home also had everything you needed - outdoor grill, outdoor firepit, coffee pot, big fridge, plenty of pantry space for snacks, all dishes we needed. There was not one time where I wished "oh shoot, I wish they had...xyz." I would rent this house over and over again. The location was peaceful, the home was so clean, I felt so relaxed the entire time. And it was so close to Annapolis that we were able to pop over and check that out when we were ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Well appointed and comfortable. Beautiful sunset views and calm water for kayaking. Target, Wegmans, and many restaurants within 20 mins. Bring firestarter, a lighter and extra wood for the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time in Herald Harbor!

We loved stayed at the "red house". Being a step away from the water is both relaxing and so much fun because of all the activities you can do. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding with our 5&7 year old boys with the provided gear and fishing as well with the gear we brought. The master bedroom faces west, so we got to watch the beautiful sunsets. Herald Harbor is a wonderful neighborhood for walking around, beach access, a park and playground and more. Definitely recommended this spot for a stay in the Annapolis area.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024