Magical Bayfrnt Home, Pier, Beach, Fossils, trails

Free WiFi, kayak rentals. Our HOA precludes wedding or large gatherings. We are located on the Chesapeak's Bay Western shore, 14 miles north of Solomons Isld ,Calvert Cnty, Md Beautiful sunrises and panoramic bay views make this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, vacation beach house (sleeps eight). Located in Southern Maryland’s Western shore, only 45 min from Washington, D.C, in a charming 15 home community. Fossils galore, walk 5 miles on the bay's sandy shores. 450 pier, kayaks available. If The space Step into a world of enchantment at our Magical Bayfront Home, nestled along the picturesque Western shore in a historic 15-home community. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of history, modern luxury, and breathtaking views that will make your stay truly unforgettable. Embark on a stay where your well-being is top priority. Our recent installation of an air purification system ensures 99% germ free environment, both in the air and on the surfaces. Breathe in the freshness as you relax in a home that not only delights the senses but also cares for your health. Bay Adventure Awaits: For the adventurer in you, explore the Chesapeake with our kayaks available for rent at just $75.00 each for your entire stay. As you paddle through the shimmering waters, marvel at the stunning sunrises and panoramic bay views that paint the sky with hues of magic. Parkers Creek Bird Sanctuary awaits you just 5 miles north. Enjoy the abundance of wildlife and array of native Chesapeake Bay plants and flowers as you paddle up the creek. Enjoy walking for miles on winding trails thru our old bay forest, located just adjacent to our property. There are eagles’ nests along the trail and abundance of other birds that will sing you a symphony to delight your senses. The sounds of frogs add to the chorus. Nature’s Playground: Beyond the bay, our 450-foot pier, miles of nature trails, we have an open recreation field offering endless possibilities. Weather fishing /crabbing off the pier, searching for sea glass, sharks’ teeth and other fossils from the Miocene era or having a fire on the beach at night cooking marshmallows over our fire pit, this is a haven where memories are born. Pet Friendly Paradise: Bring up to two furry friends along to share in the joy of this coastal escape. With a pet friendly policy and a nominal fee of $75.00 per dog, your four-legged companions can enjoy the sandy shoreline and join you in creating everlasting memories. Dogs must be on a leash. Sorry, cats are not allowed as too many people are allergic. Charm Meets Modernity: Step into a world where “yesteryear charm meets contemporary convenience. Marvel at the newly installed picture windows that offer post -card views from every window. Our gourmet kitchen, wrapped in a panoramic setting, invites you to create culinary delights with top-of-the-line appliances. I provide spices, flour, and sugar for your ease in packing. We love to cook so we have top of the line cookware. Spectacular Spaces for Every Mood: I Indulge in the warmth of two stunning stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, a mixture of beautiful antiques with comfortable sofas and reclining chairs, oriental carpets, and spacious gathering areas with breathtaking views. The lower level is open with walls of glass surrounding two sides …. the views are breathtaking from every room. We have two separate family gathering areas on the lower level, one on the porch and the other by the stone fireplace with a 50” Roku screen T.V. This floor plan allows for everyone to have their space yet not feel separated from the group. The upper level is conveniently designed as third sitting/sleeping area with another ROKUTV over the fireplace. The sofa serves as a queen size bed. There is a trundle bed in this room that serves as two twin beds. This sleeping room is not private as you must walk thru this room to access the private master bedroom. Please review the pictures and make sure this is acceptable with your guests prior to booking. The master bedroom boats a cathedral ceiling and a wall of glass, providing an uninterrupted view of the sun rising over the bay each morning. You will love the desk in this sitting/sleeping room, perfect for your computer, if you can stop looking at the bay as it has a 6’ picture window. The master bath is spectacular. It has an oversized floor to ceiling shower with two shower nozzles. There is a 6’ picture window in the shower with a stunning panoramic view of the Bay. Enjoy watching the sea gulls or the crab, cruise boats or shipping vessels while showering. Enjoy an enclosed outdoor shower that has wonderful views of the bay. The front deck spans the entire length of the house. Imagine sipping wine or your morning coffee and watching the blue herons -- our local eagles -- and an assortment of other birds diving into the bay in search of their next feast. Or watching the large variety of boats traveling the bay for commerce or pleasure. This is truly the place where special memories are made. We also have a back deck which is wonderful for morning coffee. The deck is surrounded by beautiful gardens offering an assortment of color for your enjoyment. There is a 20-year-old Crape Myrtle that graces our walkway. It starts blooming in mid-July thru August and sometimes into September. You will really enjoy the beauty of its deep blossoms as you sip your coffee. There is another tree that sits close to our deck, offering you lots of privacy, which is a favorite sanctuary for an assortment of birds. Expect to be serenade by various songs as birds chat with each other. Download a bird app and listen to the excitement of the birds around you. This is a magical place. I'm not sure there are words to describe the charm of our warm and inviting home on the bay. The views from every room are simply breathtaking! You'll truly feel like you are on a ship overlooking a vast body of water. And the view is constantly changing. As all our guests affirm, this is a vacation you will never forget – a magical escape that leaves an indelible mark on your heart. Book now and let the charm of our bayfront home be the backdrop for your most cherished memories. We provide free WIFI and linens, gas grill with a oversized charcoal grill on the beach, and gas grill on deck, beach chairs, washer and dryer, dishwasher Swimming There are jellyfish in the Chesapeake Bay, especially in July and August but you can also see them earlier in the season. I strongly recommend walking on the pier in May and June to see if you see any before you go swimming, and even then, there is a strong chance you can get stung. Use vinegar on your skin if you do get stung. If you want to swim, please go to the Cove Point pool which is a Calvert County pool. It is about 10 minutes from the house. There is a fee which fluxgates so best to call. I believe in the personal touch. Expect a friendly call from us after booking to address any questions or preferences. Your comfort and satisfaction my top priority. Guest access The entire house and beach, community pier and beach, miles of Old Bay forest trails, dedicated as a wildlife preserve. I call clients after booking, if you do not want me to call, please state this before booking. Other things to note If you are interested in fossils of the Chesapeake Bay - we strongly recommend that you visit the Calvert Marine Museum located in Solomon's Island, just 14 miles south of our home. You will discover a wealth of information about the very fossils you will find on our shores at the Museum. Fossils are the remains of ancient life, which are preserved for millions of years. They can be found potentially everywhere. In someone’s backyard, on a beach shoreline or high up in the Rocky Mountains - all the same they are still fossils. Fossils found along the Chesapeake Bay and on our beach are mostly from the Miocene era, (19 to 24 million years ago). These fossils are much younger than the dinosaurs, which became extinct sixty million years age. They are much older than man who first walked the Earth a couple of million years ago. There have been over 400 shells identified in the Calvert Cliff formations located directly near our property on the Bay. Of those 400, only 44 percent still live in the Chesapeake Bay. The scallop shell is one of the oldest and most decorative shells found along the shoreline of the Bay. These shells can vary in size between the smallest compared to the size of a dime; to some of the largest being 10 inches long. Shark Teeth The shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay is filled with all different kinds of shark’s teeth. Fossil records indicate that some of the first sharks lived some 300 million years ago. It is estimated that modern sharks had evolved between 70 million to 100 million years ago. Sharks are known for their speed and maneuverability in the water. Most species can swim at speeds of 20 to 30 (32 to 48 kilometers) miles per hour. Sharks are among the oldest living water creatures, and they have remained essentially the same since the modern sharks first appeared. Shark teeth are among the hardest of all organic materials, highly resistant to destruction by weather or wave action. Therefore you can find many washed up by waves on the shoreline of the Bay. (Look for something black and triangular). They vary in size, from barely visible to teeth 5 inches long - teeth of the great white shark. Sharks have an unlimited supply of teeth, which are formed in layered rows. These teeth are not set firmly in the jaws, but are positioned in the gums. No cavities, permanently missing teeth, or tooth-aches for a shark! If a tooth is lost it is quickly replaced by another. Any shark has numerous amount of teeth loss by the time is reaches adulthood. Don't be alarmed by the numerous teeth you find- remember these are about twenty million years old! Paleontologist discovered that many of the whale bones had scratches and scars by teeth of sharks. It would appear that Miocene sharks were attracted to the Chesapeake Bay by the young whales that made easy prey. The Chesapeake Bay stretches its beauty 195 miles from the Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River to the Virginia Capes. It is the largest bay in the United States, with the greatest number of tributaries (150) and more miles of shoreline (4,000) than the entire West Coast. The origin of this beautiful estuary dates back 20,000 years to the last ice age. A huge glacier fed the head waters of the Susquehanna, often referred to as the "mother of the Chesapeake", with a glacial melt, carving a deep valley through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. When the ice sheet began to melt approximately 18,000 years ago, the Susquehanna converged with the Potomac, the Rappahannock and the York Rivers spilling its force into the Atlantic. The Atlantic overflowed forcing the Susquehanna River mouth to retreat, giving birth to the Chesapeake Bay, a name giving to it by the Algonquin Indians. It meant "great shellfish bay". Early explores hoped the Bay and its rivers would lead them to the Pacific and ultimately, Asia. While they never found the Orient, they did discover a land rich in resources and ripe for the taking. The Bay served as their entrance into the new America. For centuries the Bay has provide man with a wealth or recreation activities, transportation means for importing and exporting worldwide products and livelihood for generations of fisherman and crabbers. The Chesapeake Bay male crab often referred to as "jimmies" is renowned worldwide for its abundance of delicious tender meat. Over 50 per cent of all crabs and soft shelled clams caught in the United States come from the Chesapeake Bay. In fact, each year the Chesapeake produces over 200 million pounds of seafood which equates to a value exceeding $100 million. Only the Pacific and Atlantic out produces the Bay. According to scientists, the freshwater tributaries, shallowness, low-lying wetlands and a wide portal to the sea account for the Bay's abundance of seafood. The Bay is also rich in Fossils from the Miocene era. Ten to twenty million years ago a shallow ocean covered Southern Maryland. The shells, bones and teeth of animals that inhabited the area either sank or were washed into the seas and were covered with mud or sand. When the Bay was developed by the drowning of the Susquehanna River Valley, it left what is now called the Calvert Cliffs, as a part of its eroded banks. These Cliffs are located on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake a few miles from Solomon’s Island. The Cliffs rise in height more than 100 feet and nearly all of the fossils found on the beach along Calvert Cliffs come from the Cliffs. It was here, on the Chesapeake, captive on a British ship in Baltimore harbor, that Francis Scott Key anxiously watched the bombardment of Fort McHenry and wrote the Star Spangled Banner. Yes, the Chesapeake is rich in history and culture and it is at your finger tips. You will find fossils from the Miocene era, 20 million years ago which are all over our beach. Great fun crabbing and fishing off our 450 pier and roasting marshmallows in our beach fire pit at night. I allow up to two dogs, no cats. $75.00 per dog. Non refundable.