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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lexington Park, MD
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland
    10 min drive
  • Hacienda Los Guayabos
    4 min drive
  • Cambridge Station
    168 min drive
  • Cambridge, MD (CGE-Cambridge - Dorchester)
    171 min drive

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About the area

Lexington Park

On waterfront.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Lexington Park vacation home, you'll find St. Mary's College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary's City. Elms Beach Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Patuxent River Naval Air Station is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Mary's College of Maryland - 10 min drive
  • Historic St. Mary's City - 11 min drive
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 11 min drive
  • Elms Beach Park - 12 min drive
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪St James Deli and Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serenity Bay-Relaxing, Spacious House-Private Pool-6 bdrms-5baths

Spacious, relaxing, and scenic bay-view house with canoe/kayak access to the Chesapeake Bay. Six bedrooms and 5 full baths provide plenty of space for family and friends to enjoy time together. Plenty to do with an outdoor pool, abundantly equipped recreation room and a dock from which to launch your kayak or canoe. Easy access to plenty of activities in the surrounding area make for a memorable vacation.

Located in Lexington Park Md, just 6 miles south of the Patuxent Naval Air Station and 4 miles from St. Mary’s college of Maryland. Point Lookout State Park is 14 miles south. Distances from other areas: Washington, D.C. (60 miles); Annapolis (70 miles) Baltimore (85 miles)

The space
Located in Lexington Park, MD with easy and close access to the Chesapeake Bay, the house is spacious with plenty of room for everyone. Enjoy the private pool (open May 15 thru Oct 9), or play ping pong and pool in the recreation room. Stroll to the end of the dock and take your kayak or canoe to the sandbar. Or just sit on the dock and waste some time. Within a short drive are plenty of parks, quaint towns, restaurants, things to see and do and even more beaches.

Main level: 4 bedrooms (MK,K, K, K) and 2 additional full bathrooms with hallway access. Kitchen with 2 refrigerators, 2 microwaves, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks. A kitchen island has counter seating for 4. Also, on this level is a dining room with seating for 8-10, a side entrance, and the large living room.

Upper loft level: 1 bedroom (4T) Stairs in the dining room lead up to the loft which has a small play area and an additional bedroom. The bedroom has a bunk bed and a trundle bed providing sleeping for four.

Lower level: 1 bedroom (MK, T) A master bedroom suite with full bathroom. The bedroom has a king bed and daybed/twin. Rec room with pool table, ping pong table, foosball table, den area with tv and 2 sofas. An additional full bathroom is on this level.

Outside: an inground pool is heated during spring and fall. A dock goes to the lagoon and overlooks the Chesapeake Bay. The dock, sandbar and bay can be viewed from the living room windows. The pool is open May 15th to October 9th (weather dependent), and is heated from May 15 thru June 15 and Sept 1 thru Oct 9 (weather dependent).

Activities:

Lighthouses
• Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park 44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674
• Point Lookout State Park, Civil War Museum & Lighthouse (admission charge)
• Cove Point Lighthouse and Marine Museum https

Water Trails
Because it’s a peninsula, St Mary’s county offers miles of paddling trails that are perfect for paddlers of all skill levels. There are trails grouped as follows: The Western Potomac River area, the Lower Potomac River/Point Lookout Area, and the Patuxent River area. Leonardtown
• Leonardtown Wharf Park
• Port of Leonardtown Winery
• Old Jail Museum
• Town center with restaurants, cafes, shops
• Events such as jazz festival, races, fun runs, car show

St Mary’s City
• Historic outdoor living history museum
Beaches and Parks
• Elms Beach Park
• Point Lookout State Park, Civil War Museum & Lighthouse (admission charge)
• Greenwell State park
• St Mary’s River State Park
• Myrtle Point Park 24050 Patuxent Blvd, California, MD
• Port of Leonardtown Park & Mcintosh Run, Leonardtown

Museums
• Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitor Center
• Calvert marine Museum
• Historic Sotterley – 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636
• Drayden African-American Schoolhouse 18287 Cherryfield Rd., Drayden MD 20630

Wineries
• Patuxent Wine trail

Movie Theaters
• RC Theaters-Lexington Exchange Movies 12 44800 Oak Crest Drive, California, MD 20619
• AMC Lexington Park 6 21882 Fdr Blvd., Lexington Park, Maryland 20653

Community Theater
• Three Notch Theater 21744 S Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Fishing
PointLookout State Park has a fishing pier
St Mary's Lake, St Mary's County,
St Mary's River fishing 
Point Lookout State park 
Fishing Piers in St Mary's county 

Water Activities –
For kayak rental: Proteus Bicycle & Patuxent Adventure Center

Shopping
• Grocery – Weis, Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Walmart grocers, Aldi
• Variety – Kohls, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby, Best Buy, Lowes, JC Penny, Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Restaurants – Ledo Pizza, IHOP, Buffalo Wild Wings, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, Chipotle, Firehouse Subs, Dunkin Donuts, Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, Cracker Barrell, Longhorn Steak House, Sonic Drive-In, Checkers, Applebee’s, Wendy’s, Popeyes, Panera Bread, Five Guys, Chick-fil-a, Burger King, Dairy Queen
• Restaurants – Elements Eatery, Asahi Japanese Steak & Seafood, Nicolletti Pizza, Blue Wind Gourmet, Ale House, The Beanery Café and Bakery, Linda’s Café, St Inie’s Coffee, Fitziew restaurant and Pub Leonardtown, Kevins Corner Kafe Seafood House Leonardtown
• And many many MANY others

Guest access
You'll have the entire house to yourselves during your stay.

Other things to note
- The pool is open from May 1st to October 9th, depending on the weather. It's also heated from May 1 thru June 15 and Sept 1 thru Oct 9.

- There is a garage and an occupied apartment in another building next to yours, which is completely separate and shares no spaces other than the driveway.

House Rules
1) Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am. No loud music allowed after 10 pm. If house rules are violated or we get complaints from the neighbors, we'd have to contact the platform and the police.

2) Smoking (of any kind) and drug use inside our house or premises (including balcony, backyard, staircases etc.) is strictly prohibited.

3) NO extra guests and NO visitors allowed at any time. Should you have any changes to the number of guests staying, please reach out to us for approval before check-in date and we can modify it for you accordingly.

4) The registered guest is responsible for the actions of all members of his or her group from check-in until check-out. The registered guest will cover ALL and ANY costs associated with damaged, destroyed, or missing items, as well as eviction costs.

5) Please respect ‘No Trespassing’ signs – do not walk thru the lots across the street to access the bay.

Property manager

Janice

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking/drug use inside or outside is prohibited.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4800 sq ft (446 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Serenity Bay-Relaxing, Spacious House-Private Pool-6 bdrms-5baths Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marge K., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Townies Trip
The place was perfect for our group of friends (4 couples) Everyone had a King Bed, and their own bathroom, We rent our home in NJ so really appreciate how well the house was appointed. It had everything we needed. My only suggestion is a repeater so the internet connectivity is less spotty than we experienced. The TV's kept buffering in the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carlo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but some small issues.
Overall, my family and I had an amazing trip. The house was spacious, the pool was awesome, and the location is central to a lot of things to do. We had 3 teenage boys with us and the basement was their space and they loved it. The view of the bay in the morning was beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked and the fire pit was cozy and warm. There is a sunshade at the end of the pool, so there is some shade now. However, there was one issue that put a tiny damper on things. The communication was not great. I asked the owner questions about the property and surrounding area and did not get a response until the day before we left. I was worried enough about the lack of communication I called VRBO. Everything in the end was fine, but updated contact info and a more prompt response is a must. And it was a little stressful not hearing back promptly. Lastly, and there’s not much anyone can do about this, but I thought it should be mentioned. Can you kayak off the dock? Yes, but the water is very shallow and so it wasn’t much fun. Even at high tide the water was no more than shin deep. So, just keep that in mind. Despite these issues, we had fun and made many memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly M.

Nice and Quiet
I would have given more stars but the swimming pool had issues. The pool was a big part of why we rented the house. The owners tried everything to get the pool fixed and we appreciated their effort. The location was nice and quiet. The pond was very little water and a bunch of mud. Luckily it had enough water for our kayak to get to the sound bar and over to the lake. We had fun kayaking over to the little beach. The little beach was perfect for a quick getaway. The area is not in a commercial area. Most places were 20-30 min drive. House was good for our needs. Kitchen was well stocked. 2 refrigerators, dishwashers and microwaves came in handy. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., York

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Our extended family had a wonderful and relaxing vacation at Serenity Bay. There is so much to do at the house that we didn't feel the need to go "offsite" much at all. We enjoyed the pool, deck, game room, pond/bay, watching movies, playing board games, and just hanging out together as a group. The weather wasn't the greatest for the 2nd half of the trip, so the game room was a very popular space for us to entertain ourselves. The front porch swing was also a favorite spot for reading and relaxing. The kitchen and dining areas are awesome and made meals, meal prep and food storage very easy. Serenity Bay is a great place for a large group to enjoy spending time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway
Truly great location offering a private dock from which to watch the sun rise and set and one of the biggest, deepest private pools I've ever encountered. The host, Janice, has gone the extra step to put together an illustrated guidebook with all the details you need or want to know about the property and amenities, and all the drawers and cupboards in the kitchen were labeled. The only negative we encountered was the massive amount of pollen pods covering the entire pool area and furniture, which we cleaned up ourselves with a pushbroom the first day. Also keep an eye out for guinea fowl.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun location for family getaway
We had a great time at the property. The open floor plan made it easy for all of us to gather in the same space without being on top of each other. The kids loved the game room and exploring the pond. Janice was super responsive to all our questions. We'd recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of fun for the Family
This spot is focused on a family vacation with many options for the group to be entertained! The older children loved the pier for watching the fish and birds and pulling up their crab pot regularly. (A great opportunity to get away from electronics). The pool was a great hit for the entire family. The layout of the house was perfect for interactions and for being together. The fire pit was a nice feature as well. Many little details were included for the guests' comfort and ease of use. Crab eating and grilling tools, dishes and cookware were plentiful. Having two refrigerators was a bonus for a large group. Plenty of comfortable seating and a large table with chairs made this accommodation perfect for our 10 person family. We found the accommodation clean and set up for safety for the children. Regular maintenance was evident. Having the washer and dryer available was great for not having to carry home a lot of dirty clothes. Overall the entire family enjoyed all this vacation spot offered for us. One suggestion would be to have an outside ramp into the house, as we had one handicapped person. The stairs were of low rise, but a railing would have been helpful. The family in the garage apartment were so helpful to answer questions and give us options of things available in the area. They were totally unobtrusive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Phylis S.

Pros and Cons
Pros: - Janice replied promptly to questions I had leading up to our vacation. - The house has large common areas and plenty of sleeping space. The basement was a bonus and was very popular with the kids. - The pool is very large and clean. - The kitchen is well-stocked. Loved having two refrigerators! Cons: - There were some cleanliness issues, specifically in the bathrooms. (Large accumulation of hair on the master shower drain, dirty shower walls & floors, mildew on the hall bath shower curtain, to mention a few.) - Although the listing says nothing about cameras, there are cameras at the front and side doors and at the pool. We weren’t there to do anything wrong, but a camera at the pool felt like an invasion of our privacy. However, I didn’t find out about it until 2 days before our arrival. I feel strongly that the presence of cameras should be revealed in the property listing. - The listing says beach towels are provided, but we only had 4 available to us. We also had only 2 hand towels, and just 1 dishrag and 2 dish towels in the kitchen. - The pool doesn’t have shade during the day. I saw this mentioned in a previous review so we brought a pop-up canopy to use, which worked well. - I know that hosts don’t have to allow early access, but my husband and I happened to arrive 20 minutes early and were told, “The property cannot accommodate early check in or late check out since time is required from the cleaning crew in order to prepare the property and deliver it in pristine condition to the next guest.” There was no cleaning crew there when we arrived. We unloaded our stuff onto the porch and sat there for 20 minutes. It just rubbed me the wrong way and wasn’t a great way to kick things off. I probably wouldn’t have minded as much had the property actually been in pristine condition, but it wasn’t. I’m a host also, and if my property is clean and ready to go, I let my guests in early – especially if it’s just 20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Franca E.

Beautiful View
The house was very lovely. I loved the layout of the home. Everyone had their own space. The toiletries that were provided were very generous. The view of the bay was beautiful all throughout the day! The children had plenty to do with the pool, crabbing at the dock, the tree swing, fire pit, and Rec room. They also loved the neighbors dog who came to visit. I wish there was a way to access the sandy area to the bay side other than a kayak. The community beach was not what you think of when you think beach. There is a cliff to get to the sand, where you have to climb down a ten foot ladder that has rusted nails sticking out and broken wooden boards. There was not much beach either. The tenants above the garage were very nice and the gentleman was very informative about the neighborhood. The only advice I would give to this lovely home/property would be to give it a deep clean. Other than that my family and I have no complaints. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
We arrived in the evening so I had no idea what the views would be like till morning. In the pictures of this listing, I knew there was a pretty view out of the dining room. To my surprise, there was also a lovely view out of the living room as well. Picture windows all around with views of the bay. The house was the perfect size for three couples and a couple of kids. Four bedrooms with king-size beds, three full bathrooms, and a loft area for the kids. The living room was huge so we could all sit and enjoy the view, tv, and puzzles. The Kitchen was big enough to cook a Thanksgiving feast. I don't often revisit rentals because I am always looking for the next one. But I think we will be renting this one again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Christina H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice area
We enjoyed staying at this house. Overall, we had a good time visiting the area and relaxing at the pool. The house was big enough for all nine of us to spread out and plenty of room for baby to crawl around. There is everything you could ever want in the house. It was like staying home. The game room was a plus and it was in a very quite neighborhood. The couple staying on the property were very nice and provided information concerning things to do in the area. With all that said, we did have a few concerns about the house. When we arrived, we discovered that the stove/oven was broken and we couldn't use it. The owner of the home did not contact us about it until the next day after we arrived that the stove was broken. Their solution was to give us hot plates to cook with. As we walked around the house we discovered that the house was not clean. The bathrooms were the worse of all. We had to clean the tubs and showers before we could use them. The floors were covered with dust bunnies and food. Be sure to check drawers when you arrive as we found pills dumped in a dresser drawer. If you have little ones, this is not good. We were disappointed to discover that we could not kayak off the dock to the sand bar. The only time you could kayak was when the high tide came in and even then you only had a two hour window to so. We had to go else where to fish and kayak. We learned that we couldn't go in the water due to it being jellyfish season. Something that would have been nice to know before we got there. There is a notebook that shares information about the house and the area. We found that some of the information concerning the home was not correct. It needs to be updated. Another thing that was a pain was that you have to sign in your own accounts to watch TV. There isn't even local news and so forth. As much as we paid for the house, it should have been included. I will also share that when we reached out to the owner of the home about our concerns, she replied in a manner that we were children and didn't know what we were doing. It was a bit insulting. For example, we mention to her how dirty the house was. Her reply was she has the best cleaning company in the area to clean. When we mention about the jellyfish, her reply was that what the pool is for. There were other comments made. As her words read the notebook! We did! Due to this we will not be renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R., Manhiem, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
This Property was every bit as BEAUTIFUL pictured. It was very well stocked, dish soap, tp, hand soap in bathrooms, dish washer and laundry tabs. The lay is perfect for larger groups and plenty of area for smaller children to play. We took 4 Kayaks and daily paddled out to the sand bar or even ventured into the bay part depending on the wind. We seen Bald Eagles, Deer, Snapping Turtles and other wild life while sitting on the back deck in the evenings. Total relaxation! Our group also brought bikes and enjoyed early morning & evening rides where we seen lots of deer up close. The bikes were also nice to ride back and forth to the small beach near by. They younger part of our group even biked to Elm beach a few miles away while the grandparents & toddles drove. Elm Beach is a great park for smaller kids and the beach was very nice, not crowded during the week days. The Pool... well one word Excellent! We used the pool everyday and loved it. We did take a small blow up kiddy pool for our 2 & 3 year old grand kids which worked out wonderful. The only thing that we could of used was some shade by the pool area. We did end up running out to buy an umbrella to give some of us that burn easy shade access. Id recommend bringing a small easy up if you have one. The young couple next door was very nice and friendly when we seen them. This was by far one of the nicest houses we have ever rented and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who loves seclusion with a bit of mountain yet beach feel. Lots to do and all around great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice place!
let me start by saying the hosts are super nice and made the check in and out process smooth and easy! the place was big, beautiful, and most of all CLEAN! our whole group packed utensils, cookware, toilet paper haha thinking like most rentals they don't come with much stuff to use and boy did we regret lugging all that stuff haha. they provided EVERYTHING! the kitchen was huge and they had everything you could think of for you to use, double appliances which was a plus! double, fridges, dishwashers, microwaves, toasters, pretty much they were prepared for your large groups and labeled all the cabinets so you could easily find everything. now on to the amenities! the pool was clean, big, awesome. gets deep quite quickly so be aware of that. they had a grill for us to use under the deck with a grass area to play in, the pool table, foos ball, and ping pong table in the basement. everyone room had a tv including basement and living room. they had sooo many games if you get bored. they did have a fire pit area in the front but unfortunately we didn't get to use. there is a deck and a swing right out front too. the only thing that wasn't that good was the wi-fi but i dont think they can do much about that if the signal in that area wasn't as well. you could definitely get wifi in the living room and kitchen but harder in the rooms and outside areas. our group will definitely be back though! i highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021