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This cottage accommodates 5 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 hot tub, 1 separate living room, and 2 bicycles. Enjoy activities like sailing and kayaking nearby, while the patio offers outdoor space. The golf options nearby support your active lifestyle. The stay is pet-friendly, located near a museum and shopping area. Nearby attractions include Sandy Point State Park and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Patio
Barbecue
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Electric vehicle charging point
Toys
Explore the area
Annapolis, MD
Sandy Point State Park
Place, Sandy Point State Park
6 min drive
Sandy Point Beach
Place, Sandy Point Beach
8 min drive
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Place, Chesapeake Bay Bridge
8 min drive
Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Hot Tub, Community beach, Boat Show, USNA Football.
The Firefly Cottage (cute as the bug!) in beautiful Cape St. Claire. We customize each stay, a gift basket with wine or chocolates, your choice. Please let us know if you are celebrating anything special. Our cozy cottage sits on a ¼ acre of land for your exclusive use. It is conveniently located 0.4 miles (8 minute walk) from a private community beach located on the Chesapeake Bay. Shops, a grocery store, and restaurants in the Cape are ½ mile away and many more are within a short drive. There is a four wheel bike, a Surrey with a finge on top, ride to the beach. .The USNA campus is 8 miles away, so your stay is relaxing and close she activities at the stadium and visit with your family, or shopping, dining, Harbour cruise, or the Capitol. - We do not ask you to do chores, that is our job. We just ask you to enjoy the Cottage.
- Let us spoil you and your little dog too! $35 per day per dog per dog for up to 2 fifty-pound dogs. No cats, sorry.
-Breakfast included- choice of microwaveable frozen breakfast sandwiches, granola, oatmeal, cereal and milk are always included in your stay.
-Petit mais puissant, small but mighty. See more at Firefly-cottage.com. - We love to customize each stay. Your gift is a reflection of your choice, if you are celebrating a special occasion we decorate and leave an extra gift for you. - SAVE- Enjoy a 10% discount for reservations 7 days to 28 days. - During your stay, you can delight in a short walk to the community beach, relax in the yard with hot tub, lights in the fairy garden, the herb, spices and tomatoes you pick from your private oasis in the back yard. All this and more while saving on your dream vacation.
SLEEPS FIVE: One queen bed, a fold-out queen bed, and a fold-out twin bed can sleep 5 people. After a perfect day at the beach or sightseeing, relax in the inviting living room with an electric fireplace, smart TV, and a table for family dining. Additionally for your convenience, there is a hair dryer, washer/dryer, and ironing board. We can also provide a Pack-n-Play.
SPA AND PRIVATE YARD: Stepping out into the private backyard is a hot tub and two gazebos. 2 bicycles, and helmets are provided. Enjoy comfortable chairs and tables, a barbecue grill, outdoor games, kayaks / life jackets, and a fire pit to make s’Mores. You may host small family get togethers (10 people or less), but because the cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, music must be turned down by 9pm weeknights and 10pm on weekends. - -Free parking on site with a 70-foot driveway can accommodate cars, an RV, or boat.
- Electrical vehicle charging is available with a standard 4-prong (240V, 50amp) receptacle and a level 1 (120V, 16amp) charger by the driveway.
- Enjoy the garden with herbs and tomatoes (in season). Fireflies, butterflies and a few fairies and a small dragon grace the yard.
FULLY OUTFITTED: The fully outfitted kitchen has everything your family needs including a coffee bar for a great start to a bright morning, cereal, and milk, in addition to a complimentary gift basket customized to your preferences.
- Washer/dryer, iron and board, hair dryer provided.
- Linens, towels, bath robes provided.
QUIET: Enjoy the quiet, safe, residential neighborhood with beach and restaurants within walking distance. Our cottage is a quick drive to beautiful downtown Annapolis where you can delight in local cuisine, shop quaint boutiques, enjoy a harbor boat cruise, tour historic homes of some of our nation’s founding fathers, traverse a ghost tour or pub crawl, or visit the Naval Academy or St. John’s College.
YEAR ROUND: Annapolis Firefly Cottage of Cape St. Claire is a wonderful place to visit year round- we are centrally located near Annapolis, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, and there are many activities a short walk or drive from our cottage. Our cottage is a quick drive to beautiful downtown Annapolis where you can delight in local cuisine, shop quaint boutiques, enjoy a harbor boat cruise, tour historic homes of some of our nation’s founding fathers, traverse a ghost tour or pub crawl, or visit the Naval Academy or St. John’s College. The hot tub is operational all year round.
- In the Spring, shake off the winter blues as the area puts on its beautiful, spring floral cape. While visiting, you can enjoy Spring Break with your Midshipmen, Commissioning week, the Annapolis Film Festival, the Spring Boat Show, the local Strawberry Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., or celebrate the Naval Academy Graduation where you can watch the Blue Angels fly over while relaxing in the hot tub or just relax and sip coffee in the private backyard that’s surrounded by trees, birds, butterflies and fireflies. - putting green, inflatable crab and frog pools and octopus sprinkler, lots of fun for for the whole family from toddlers to elder members.
- In the summer, you can enjoy the private community beach, take in a free concert on a Friday nights at the historic mid-18th century Goshen Farm, launch a canoe, kayak ( 2 available) stand-up paddle board launch a boat from nearby public piers, or enjoy one of the many restaurants located in the Cape. Ask to use the four person surrey bike, so much fun!
- The fall brings the return of Midshipmen and Navy Football, the annual Renaissance Faire, the Bay Bridge Run, ghost walks through the streets of historic Annapolis, or take in a museum or aquarium visit in nearby D.C. and Baltimore.
- In the winter, the Annapolis Firefly Cottage is draped in holiday cheer, warm from the electric fireplace and forced air heat. During your stay, you can delight in the holiday boat parade, visit the lights at Sandy Point, beautiful music concerts at the Academy, or take a tour of John Paul Jones Crypt and see the exquisite Naval Academy Chapel. Spent a romantic Valentine’s Day wrapped up for a walk along the beach, enjoying the electric fireplace, and an intimate dinner, attend a St. Patrick’s parade.
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Family area, be quiet after 10:00 pm. No fireworks
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must be pre approved, extra fees apply.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
All damages by pet will be charged to owner.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Hot tub use is limited to adults. No Children under 5 and those under 14 must have adult supervision. Use of the hot tub is at guest’s risk.
No parties of more 20 attendance and no more than 5 people as overnight guests. Quiet hours after 10pm. No smoking anything. A fee of $500 enforced
Dogs are allowed, second dog on approval with fees $35 per day per dog. Large yard is not fully fenced. Pet’s are the owners responsibility.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR00528
Property # 2973282vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must be pre approved, extra fees apply.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Annapolis
Located near the beach, this cottage is in Cape Saint Claire, a neighbourhood in Annapolis. Maryland World War II Memorial and Hammond-Harwood House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Hills Golf Club and U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club. Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden and French Soldiers Monument are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Jersey Pizza - 10 min walk
Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Hot Tub, Community beach, Boat Show, USNA Football. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Hot Tub, Community beach, Boat Show, USNA Football.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Hot Tub, Community beach, Boat Show, USNA Football.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Hot Tub, Community beach, Boat Show, USNA Football.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Firefly Cottage at the Cape, Hot Tub, Community beach, Boat Show, USNA Football. located?
Located in Cape Saint Claire, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. Sandy Point State Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay at Firefly Cottage in Cape St. Claire was truly wonderful, a perfect blend of cozy comfort, thoughtful amenities, and an ideal location near the Chesapeake Bay.
Patricia was excellent—literally one of the best VRBO hosts we've had. The goody bags were thoughtful, the hot tub was nice and the house was clean. We loved the community beach.
Firefly Cottage never disappoints! We have stayed here repeatedly, and it continues to be our first choice every time. It’s cozy, welcoming, and thoughtfully appointed, with such sweet touches as snacks, homemade cookies, and beverages waiting for you.It truly feels like a home away from home. We always enjoy our stay and look forward to returning.Until next time…!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you, we hope to have you and family staying with us again soon.
Pat and Ken made James feel so special for his birthday at their Firefly Cottage. The cozy space, warm hospitality, and thoughtful personal touches turned a simple weekend trip into an unforgettable celebration. We loved every minute of our time here. Thank you for going above and beyond to make the day so bright. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
We are so glad James had a great birthday,
Looking forward to have you again at the Firefly Cottage.
Patricia and Ben are very good at taking care of every detail of the property, as well as their guests. We were there for 4 days and 3 nights, and we enjoyed everything. The only issue was that we could not park our car at the private beach. Other than that, everything was perfect.
We had a wonderful stay. The place was very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed using many of the extra amenities like the kayak, the hot tub, gas grill, fire pit and surrey. The private beach was a short walk away. The communication with the host was excellent. If we are in the area again, we would love to come back. Thank you!
Everything about this rental was perfect! Meticulously cared for and beautifully furnished and decorated. Hosts were friendly, available, and helpful. They have thought of everything to make your stay wonderful. Stocked with all the basics for cooking meals if desired. Neighborhood is quiet, beautiful beach in walking distance, good restaurants and market very close. Don't hesitate to book your vacation here!
This home is pristine clean. The host were exceptional and didn’t forget a thing to make you feel at home morning, noon and night. Will definitely stay again.
Communication prior to our arrival was second to none! When we arrived at the house, every little detailed was considered from a sweet welcome note, to a thoughtful welcome basket, and even down to dog gifts for our fur babies! Because there’s access to the beach, they had beach towels, bug repellent, and sunscreen available. The house was beautiful inside and out with separate towels protected outside for the hot tub. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Pat and Ken are fabulous hosts!
We have stayed here since the property opened, 3x/year. It’s our “home away from home” when we’re in Annapolis visiting family. Couldn’t be more perfect for us—wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
Fantastic stay at Firefly cottage. The cottage was pet friendly and in a great location which is why we selected it. It is situated a few hundred yards from the community beach and 10 minutes from Annapolis. The cottage was beautiful and Pat and Ken communicaed everything to us ahead of the trip. They were extremely accommodating and made every effort to make sure our stay was perfect. They provided snacks and milk in the fridge and even left us some wine and cakes to celebrate our stay. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Our host when above and beyond to make our stay most pleasant The home was sparkling clean and very cozyThe hot tub was perfectI would recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you, we love having great guests and look forward to you staying with us again.
The cottage was just as depicted in the listing. Location was excellent and easy to find, plenty of off-street parking. The interior was super clean and prepped for us, including very nice personal touches. Everything in the house worked well. We were very happy with our stay.
We had a wonderful three-night stay and couldn’t have been more pleased with both the property and the host. The cottage was exceptionally comfortable, relaxing, spotless, and very dog-friendly. It provided the perfect place to unwind while visiting family.We did experience a power outage during our stay, but the host went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The next morning he brought us coffee and water, checked in regularly, and was incredibly attentive to our needs. His kindness and responsiveness were truly appreciated.The property is beautifully maintained, and the hot tub was in perfect working order, although we didn’t have enough time to enjoy it. We have stayed here before and would gladly stay again. Highly recommend this property and its outstanding host!
The cottage was a great place to stay with charming outdoor spaces nestled in a lovely neighborhood with easy access to Sandy Point and other local attractions. The hosts were gracious and ensured our needs were met throughout our stay.
We can only say positive things about this beautiful cottage! Probably the cleanest property we have stayed in. Attention to detail was impressive. Great location in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We try to be the best for our guests. We hope your family will stay with us in the near future.
About the host
Hosted by Patricia Yargus
My husband I live in this neighborhood. As a veteran family we lived in many parts of the country and the world, and initially thought Annapolis was a nice temporary home. As we raised 4 children here we found it to be a pleasant place to stay. Ken and I have become a thread in the tapestry of the community. We hope that by bringing this unique home to the public, we will prevent it from being torn down and replaced by a large modern house that would not reflect the area's past. We hope to be successful in this goal, and to help our guests to enjoy the house and area as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
This is our first vacation rental. We loved it because of this amount of light it has. Numerous southern-facing windows allow the house to be cheerful, inviting and warm. The house itself is petit mais puissant, small but mighty. The living room, kitchen bedroom and bath are all a nice size. Each is wrapped in warm light and comfort. The community is quiet, safe and welcoming. We loved the yard and the fact that it sits alone on a 1/4 acre of land. It is quick 8-minute walk to the beach. There is also history and great food nearby. All of these characteristics makes Firefly Cottage the ideal place to enjoy a leisurely holiday.
What makes this property unique
Beach within 0.4 miles, 8 minute walk. Lots of parking. Exclusive use of a small house on a large lot, in a quiet safe neighborhood.
Languages:
English
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