Potomac River Crabbing & Fishing Paradise

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Leonardtown, MD

New Towne Neck State Park1 min walk
Port of Leonardtown Winery17 min drive
Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)23 min drive
Patuxent River Naval Air Station27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Your stay at Toney's Landing begins each day at sunrise when an endless array of fowl and fish swoop onto your lines, sweep down from the sky, and gather to be your visual joy and even your breakfast. God brings them fresh daily, and you don't even need a fishing license as the pier is private. The Osprey, Blue Heron, and Bald Eagles are your custom airshow while you wait for a tug on your line. Two crab pots await your bait, chicken quarters from the grocery store work fine, and soon you will have your fresh caught dinner as well. Fast internet will keep you in touch with the world you have left behind, and three wide-screen TVs are available for your relaxation. Toney's Landing is named for a bootlegger who ran moonshine from Virginia boats up to his customers on Capitol Hill during Prohibition and even today; you can venture out to legal wineries and distilleries in the area or take a 20-minute trip to Solomon's Island or down to St. Mary's City and Point Lookout. Your best adventure is to simply fix your coffee and enjoy the morning on your private picnic table on top of the pier and keep a watchful eye on your lines. Tall ships, historic Oyster Buyboats, fast power boats, and slow-day sailors will glide by while you ponder why you would want to be anywhere else.
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources FISHING LICENSE INFO: https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/
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Property manager

Toney's Landing

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Swim at your own risk, no lifeguards, just sharks

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside/ outside is fine. Please use an ashtray NO VAPING ON THE PROPERTY.

Absolutely no fireworks or discharging of firearms except when shooting home invaders or revenuers

Be careful to secure your belongings outside, boat or kayak before retiring for the night due to sudden storms and high winds.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Leonardtown

Located in Leonardtown, this holiday home is on the beach. Port of Leonardtown Winery and Dennis Point Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and Kinsale Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maryland International Raceway or Budds Motorcross Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Leonardtown, MD

What's nearby

New Towne Neck State Park - 1 min walk
Port of Leonardtown Winery - 17 min drive
Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 27 min drive
Maryland International Raceway - 31 min drive
Westmoreland State Park - 88 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 16 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive
Brudergarten - 14 min drive
Salsas Mexican Cafe - 14 min drive
Olde Town Pub - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Potomac River Crabbing & Fishing Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Potomac River Crabbing & Fishing Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Potomac River Crabbing & Fishing Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Potomac River Crabbing & Fishing Paradise located?

Nestled on the beach, this Leonardtown holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of St. Mary's River State Park, Port of Leonardtown Winery and Cecil's Old Mill. New Towne Neck State Park is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Robin D.

27 Nov 2023

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

A nice waterfront cottage

The owner seemed very nice and checked in daily to see how we were doing. Since the property is directly on the water, that is the most desirable aspect. The home is, as other reviewers have noted, full of every necessity: food, dishware, linens, etc. The only downside is that because the home is older and has not been updated structurally, it is very musty, which can wreak havoc on those with allergies and asthma. In addition, the well water that is untreated and has a heavy sulfur odor may or may not bother some as it did us. In short, my son and I left a couple days early due to the odor of the home and the well water, although these aspects might not bother everyone. Again, the owner checked in with us daily, but other than placing many air fresheners around the home as he had already done before our arrival, we knew there was nothing more that he could do, so we lost two days and went to a hotel, which was disappointing.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey B.

31 Oct 2023

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

Breton Bay Stay

The host was the most and we like staying on the coast(of Breton Bay). Thanks for making our stay memorable and enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA F.

23 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing and peaceful

We absolutely loved our stay at Toneys Landing. The owner is attentive and very friendly. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

19 Oct 2023

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

Quick Stay

Property was adorable and cozy. Wish we were staying longer because it felt like home. Host made so many things available to us. Host was a selling point. He was like a tour guide, giving us info on places to eat, shop and helped us out with crabbing. Came over to say goodbye on checkout day. We would highly recommend host and Toneys Landing to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

9 Oct 2023

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

Over The Top!

I've stayed at quite a few VRBO properties but this experience was by far the best! Our host was very active in making sure we had everything we could possibly need for an enjoyable stay and the amenities were above and beyond what any of our needs might have been. The only downside? Not enough crabs wanted to get caught! I'll gladly return here again and again and won't hesitate recommending this property for a pleasant, relaxing vacation!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Toney's Landing

THE FISHING SEASON FOR 2024 IS HERE. See the photo in the Living Room selection for a Blue Channel Catfish caught on March 30, 2024. The Potomac River is yours to enjoy and explore just like Captain John Smith did centuries ago. If you consider yourself a Geezer, you have found the right place. The fish and crabs are here waiting to meet you, and vessels of all kinds cruise, steam, sail, and pass by for your endless parade. The first colonists landed in front of Toney's Landing on March 25, 1634, and you can venture out to the historic island on a water taxi from the nearby Potomac River Museum and spend the day. Solomon's Island, Point Lookout, and Saint Mary's City are twenty-minute drives. Solomon's Island and Point Lookout are short land trips while your boat can take you up and down the Potomac to many great spots to dine, dig for shark teeth, and, of course, the real deal - TO FISH. For the purist without a boat, don't worry; you don't need one. That is why you need to make Toney's Landing your regular fishing heaven and just fish from the pier.

Why they chose this property

This is God's Country, he made it, and it is up to you to enjoy it. Waking up for the sunrise will be a pleasant surprise as the morning sun illuminates the shoreline of the state park across Breton Bay while the daily sunset is spectacular. Even a sudden squall can provide a dramatic turn to your stay.

What makes this property unique

Bring your own kayak, or just pick up bait for crabbing and fishing. Rods are not provided, and crab traps are on the pier. A well-maintained boat ramp is about a mile away; launch your boat and bring it around to enjoy for the day; a slip at the pier is available to tie up for a few hours but is too exposed for overnight or rough weather. Boat lift on the pier is inoperable. Plenty of room to park your boat trailer at the house. Take day trips from here on your boat down to the great fishing at the Target ships near Point Lookout or upriver to catch perch and even blue channel catfish. Here is a recipe for Catfish Tacos provided by Christy Henderson from Buzz's Marina, located about 20 minutes from Toney's Landing. You can trailer your boat to Buzz's Marina and launch there for quick access out to the Chesapeake Bay or arrange a Charter fishing trip. 301-247-7887 or find them on Facebook or their website. We cut the catfish into longer strips vs. the chunks we normally do because we were putting it into taco shells, but I liked it in strips better than chunks anyway, I think. I rolled the fish in Essence (Emeril’s Creole Seasoning) which was : 2 ½ tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. The fish was wet, so it stuck really well. I put House Autry fish fry in a baggie and dropped the fish in and covered it with the House Autry, and fried it. I think prepared this way, it would make a great sandwich. Michael thought it was the best fish taco he ever had.