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Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis.

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$258
avg per night

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West River, MD
  • Place, Thanksgiving Farm Wines
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Galesville Heritage Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Patuxent River
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
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Dining area
The current price is AU$258
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About the area

What's nearby

  • Thanksgiving Farm Wines - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Galesville Heritage Museum - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • South River Golf Links - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Patuxent River - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Show Place Arena - 22 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Bowie State Station - 41 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Bull - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jesse Jay’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - Post 226 - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis.

Our charming carriage house, nestled in privacy on 42 acres, offers a relaxing Adirondack-type getaway for up to 5 guests. Just17 miles from Annapolis and 3 miles from the historic waterfront community of Galesville, the carriage house is close to all the action that Maryland's capital city has to offer, but is tucked away in the woodlands. Our carriage house most definitely offers the best of both worlds!

The first floor boasts an open concept floor plan which includes a living room with a queen sleeper sofa, dining area, and a nicely equipped kitchen. Please note, there is a 4-burner electric cooktop and a convection microwave oven. The wood burning stove in the living room keeps things cozy during winter, while the backyard fire pit brings those vibes outdoors in the summer and fall. For the pianist in the group, we even have a baby grand piano on the first level.


**Please Note** There are 2 small dogs on the property that stay within the confines of the main house.

Upstairs, the second level consists of a sitting area, a large bedroom which features a queen bed and a sleeping nook with a twin bed. The bathroom as well as the washer and dryer are also located on the second level.

This serene carriage house is a sweet surprise as you wind down the dirt and gravel drive and is perfect for Naval Academy events, getaway weekends, boat show events, family vacations, and more.
Monthly rentals @ 40-50% discount depending on length of stay.

Additional Info:
The Carriage House is approximately 1800’ from Owensville Road and about 500’ from the entrance to Hole in The Wall Farm, just past a large modern barn. The Carriage House presents a spectacular view at night with well-lit landscape lighting. There are 2 terriers looking out for the property. The owner, available most of the time, is more than happy to socialize with guests and their dogs as well. The thermostat and lighting are intuitive, generally any questions are a phone call or text away. Also offered, in a separate listing, is Hole in the Wall Farm I for larger families/groups.

If you plan to bring your dog, please let us know the breed, size, and personality type.



House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. ?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. on 3 Apr 2026 start from AU$258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Thanksgiving Farm Wines, Galesville Heritage Museum and Franklin Point State Park. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Shadyside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Carriage House on 42 Acres in West River. Just 17 Miles from Annapolis. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice retreat yet close to everything

Stayed here to be in between DC and Annapolis. Nice retreat out of the city but still close to Metro and freeway. Very clean home with easy checkin and checkout.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed peaceful rural setting. A few other homes visible as you enter from long driveway, but back set back in the woods. Wonderful dark sky for late night walks with dogs. Early morning sunrise over grassy hill. Lots of room for our dogs to run. Cottage was comfortable. We set up portable kennels for our dogs and had plenty of room for them and us. Some reviews were concerned about owners dogs. They would regularly come to greet us, but they knew where their boundaries are and they always stayed on their side of driveway. We kept our dogs on our side of driveway and had no issues whatsoever. Owner guided us to nice large areas on property where we could let our dogs retrieve ball and chase one another.
Walking trail on property. This is maybe 1/3 mile from cottage
Grassy meadow on property. About 100 yard walk along driveway to get to meadow
Main room of cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hideaway

Wonderful place for chilling out away from everywhere deep in the woods. Clean and very nicely decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

Great cottage in the middle of the woods, but close to everything! Our pups loved walking the property. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, comfort and privacy

This place has it all. It is in the perfect location for adventuring around the tristate area. It is very comfortable as it has everything you could want. And you are secluded in the woods for maximum privacy. Also, dixie and teddy are great dogs ::)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a quick getaway

Place was just what we needed peace and quiet! Wish we asked if pups where actually friendly or not cause for some reason we meet more friendly people than ever this weekend. But awesome rest we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I wanted my pup to have room to romp. Interesting other pups

This home was way out of the way Definitely a hidden place. I should of brought terro for ants Otherwise the lil dogs and ants everything was fine
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It is charming and very private. The location did not work for us and our purpose in Annapolis - to distant. Being in the country is lovely, but the supplies were lacking for that type of location. Or, you need to be made aware that you need to bring shampoo, soap, coffee filters, and other basics. The furnishings were comfortable but not arranged well for relaxation. Lighting was not working in the upstairs bedroom. The bed is unusually high and difficult to get into without a stool. Overall, it would benefit from a thoughtful review of how will my guests live here, will they find a place with coaster to set a drink, is there a light by the chair, etc. The ingredients are there but it is not 5 star just yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Lovely get away in a delightful house. Fun recommendation at Pirate Cove restaurant, which was dog friendly. There was no kindling available to start a fire, but there was wood for the wood stove. There was no oven in the "well equipped kitchen."
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Carriage House

It was clean and well maintained. The property manager was very nice to work with.The listing made it sound like it was on acreage with access but it only had a small yard. The piano in the pictures is unusable. The owners dogs are the biggest regret. If we wanted to spend any time outside we had to have their dogs barking continuously. My daughter in law unfortunately got bit by one. They are small dogs and it didn’t break the skin but left a bruise. We witnessed the owner intentionally letting them out the minute we pulled in. I will not ever stay there again and feel ripped off for what we actually received.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Owen and Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vrbo description doesn't tell the whole story

Prospective guests should know more details about the carriage house than mentioned in the vrbo listing. 1) The carriage house lies 0.4 miles from the paved road down a narrow unpaved driveway, past a commercial building and two 'No Trespassing' and one 'Beware of Dog' sign. Some guests may be put off by the entrance. 2) The owner's two feisty terrier dogs are constrained by an underground wire within 50 feet of the carriage house. Our elderly black lab did not consider them friendly. 3) Very dark at night. Light switches are not labeled, and the thermostat lacks instructions. Guests should plan to arrive before dark and reserve time to figure them out. We were fortunate to meet the owner who explained things, but other guests might not. 4) The kitchen lacks a dishwasher or even a drying rack for hand-washed dishes. Also lacks a toaster. Bottom line: If prospective guests are given the full picture before they reserve and pay for the carriage house, then they are less likely to be disappointed.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two Thumbs Up

My husband and I stayed here 4 nights. It was very quiet (*see note below), probably due to the fact that it sits well off the main road and is surrounded by trees. Feels like "the middle of nowhere" but is actually a short drive to restaurants and shops. We were unfamiliar with the area, but Google Maps led us directly to the house. The cottage is as described. It was very comfortable for 2 people. The downstairs has one big room that emcompasses the den, dining, and kitchen. Upstairs has the bedroom, bathroom, and washer/dryer. The kitchen lacks a full size refrigerator, but does contain a small fridge (larger than a dorm room size) and a small freezer. However, since the cottage is advertised for couples or small groups, this is adequate for said size. The owner's house is just next door, which would come in handy were there issues (we did not have any). *Note: the quiet was only interrupted by the two small dogs that greeted us when we entered or exited. Jack Russell (I think), they will bark at you. They are contained by an electric fence, but that boundary runs very close to the cottage parking area (maybe 10-12 ft). I believe they go indoors at night. We were not bothered by their barking (they ceased once we went inside) but it's something to note. Overall, our experience was very good. We would choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023