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 a large dock and a small private beach. Jellyfish, crabs, and oysters make swimming challenging, although many swim off the dock in the deeper water. No Diving! 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. The space The property is situated adjacent to the walking trails and historic sites of Historic St. Mary’s City -- Maryland’s colonial capital. The outdoor museum is closed on Sunday and Monday. Explore the reconstructed colonial town by foot, bicycle, kayak, 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. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is nearby. The property is just minutes from Elms Beach 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. Fishing from our kayaks, canoe, or row boat requires a saltwater license. The crabs are plentiful from June through September. Guest access 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 are available. Guests must use life jackets (provided) while boating. 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. Other things to note Check out these websites to help plan your visit. Historic St. Mary’s City St. Mary’s College of Maryland Point Lookout State Park Town of Leonardtown Solomon's Island St. Clement's Island Elms Beach Park on the Chesapeake (with a lovely children's playground on the beach. 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 Weiss ten miles away.