OLD BAY beach-front classic on the Chesapeake Bay

 Skip lengthy travel and bridge traffic to the ocean. Avoid the crowds!  3 BR with king beds, up to 6 people. **Add'l fee for more than 6 guests $75/pp/nt. You bring air mattress. No couch sleeping.  Private, mile-long sandy beach (neighborhood-access only)  Rooftop patio, sunrise yoga  Fire pit, 2 hammocks, seating & tables on grassy, shady 12 ft bluff overlooking the beach and bay  4 kayaks, a rowboat, beach chairs/towels, outdoor shower  1h10 m from DCA airport and Annapolis The space 3 bedrooms with king beds (sleeps max 6). Additional fees apply if your group includes more than 6 guests ($75/pp/nt) or you bring air mattresses or pack n plays (no couch sleeping). If your group can't fit in 3 bedrooms you must bring an air mattress and your own linens and pillow because we don't allow couch-sleeping. If you request a reservation, please let me know the relationship of the adults in your group so that I may have an idea of the sleeping arrangements, and the ages of any children or infants in your group. This 2,600 sq ft home sits on a 26,000 sq ft yard with a bluff just 12 feet above a mile-long stretch of beach on the Chesapeake Bay. The expansive bay view stretches about seven miles across to Taylors Island on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The water remains shallow to 60 ft out with small waves - great for kids. We have spectacular sunrises as you enjoy rooftop yoga, fishing from shore or jetty, beach fires, and a 5 minute beach walk to the Flag Harbor Yacht Haven. You'll see ships journeying between Baltimore harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, and you'll spot plenty of wildlife, including herons, eagles, hawks, and egrets. Bring along a kite for windy days! Descend the steps from our front yard to a mile of sandy beach, ideal for walking, lounging, and playing in the sand. On the backside of the property, you will find a private entrance to the beach where we keep the kayaks. You'll also find a large "Breezeway Bench" overlooking the ravine and stream where the water flows from the village down to the bay. Where the stream flows onto the beach is a fun spot for making sand castles. We love to lap swim when the conditions are right - bring along your goggles just in case! Our ground floor features a sun room with mini refrigerator and French doors to access the yard overlooking the bay; living room with two desks, 55" smart tv (log in to apps with your own account) with surround sound; a half bath; the well-stocked kitchen and dining room. The downstairs master bedroom with a king-size bed also has a beach and bay view, a private full bathroom, and a kitchenette. Upstairs, we have two large bedrooms (both with king-size beds) and a shared full bathroom. Both upstairs bedrooms have their own sinks, and the north-facing bedroom also has its own commode (a half bath). Both bedrooms have access to the rooftop patio. Bring along yoga mats for your sunrise practice! Our main kitchen is fully equipped, so bring along food provisions to prepare meals. We have a gas grill and a double crab cooker in front of our detached garage. You can buy locally-caught crabs from 'Chesapeake's Bounty' farmer's market in our village where they also sell fresh, local produce and other seasonal fish. Have a crab feast on our picnic table overlooking the bay! Enjoy the fire-pit and two hammocks on the bluff, which overlooks the bay. This 1930s charmer, originally built by the 'League for the Larger Life', was a commune of sorts with nude sunbathing back in the day. The commune included a shuffleboard, outside shower rooms, a boardwalk from the back yard to the beach, a breezeway sitting area, and a rooftop patio overlooking the bay. Enjoy it all! Guest access Our beach is private with neighborhood access only. No lifeguards are on duty. Neighbors may access the beach via the stairs at the distant side of our parking circle. You have a private entrance to the beach on the backside of the house where you'll find the kayaks (3 singles and a double), rowboat and two outdoor closets holding 6 chairs, an umbrella and plenty of sand toys. Our rooftop patio is accessible from both bedrooms on the first upper level and overlooks the beach and Bay. Please, no access to the basement unless you need to turn off the water main in an emergency or access the circuit breaker at the bottom of the basement steps. More details can be found in the House Manual. Other things to note This home sleeps 6 total and includes 3 large bedrooms with king-size beds on the ground floor and first upper level. If your group can't fit in 3 bedrooms you must bring an air mattress and your own linens and pillow because we don't allow couch-sleeping. If you request a reservation, please let me know the relationship of the adults in your group so that I may have an idea of the sleeping arrangements, and the ages of any children or infants in your group. No unauthorized guests are allowed due to liability concerns. Any guests beyond the number listed on your itinerary will be charged a penalty of $100 per person per night. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without a refund if you exceed your reservation's number of declared guests. Guests agree to adhere to the House Manual and the Liability Waiver* provided at the end of my House Manual. Please review the House Manual and liability waiver in your reservation details upon booking, and send along a note of approval in the Airbnb messaging platform. If there's any reason you can't approve both our House Manual and liability waiver, you will have 48 hours from the time of booking to cancel your reservation penalty-free.