Family-friendly vacation rentals in St. Mary's County

Wits End Retreat-Relaxing Beautiful 3 Bedroom home

Leave your cares behind when you stay at Wits End. Relax with the whole family, take a couples getaway or stay long term at this peaceful property. This 1800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher style home has the comfort of modern amenities in a beautiful rural country-like setting. It's steps away from a community park, minutes away from several bodies of water including the Chesapeake Bay and a short drive to the Point Lookout State Park, St. Mary's College of MD and Patuxent Naval Air Base.

Waterfront with sweeping bay view & private beach

Year-round private beach oasis on Chesapeake Bay! Perfect Fall & Winter Escape. An hour from DC beltway & world away. Recharge & relax to the sound of waves & sailboats. Spacious & fully renovated, with modern features, ample outdoor terraces. Enjoy long walks, nature spotting (bald eagles, rays, dolphins), shark tooth collecting. Kayaks provided! Short drive to Solomons Island, and local amenities: restaurants, bars, store, national parks & vineyards. No parties or events. Only relaxing.

Retreat at Fenwick

This cozy one bedroom apartment is the perfect place to unwind & relax. Located in the heart of downtown Leonardtown, the Retreat at Fenwick is steps away from many delicious dining opportunities, unique and fun shopping at local boutiques, and entertainment experiences. It includes free wifi, a full kitchen & complimentary coffee bar, a charming eat-in dining space, queen size bed, full size pull out sofa bed, a cozy electric fireplace, workspace, and twin bunkbeds that are great for kids!

Serenity Bay-PrivPool-HotTub-AskAbout2NightStays!

Now offering 2-night stays!! Send a msg to ask about this! Just added-Hot Tub! Spacious, relaxing, and scenic bay-view house with canoe/kayak access to the Chesapeake Bay. We've just put in a hot tub!!! Photos will be taken when it stops raining. Six bedrooms and 5 full baths. Lots to do with an outdoor pool, an nicely equipped recreation room, and a dock from which to launch your kayak or canoe. Easy access to plenty of activities in the surrounding area makes for a memorable vacation.

Beach Front and 'Perfectly Placed'

Escape to our charming Potomac River waterfront cottage, complete with 2 cozy bedrooms, 1 tastefully appointed bathroom, and stunning river views. Enjoy a comfortable living area with large windows, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor picnic table. Perfect for small families or friends seeking a peaceful retreat, our cottage is conveniently located just a short drive from local restaurants and shopping. Come relax, unwind, and make unforgettable memories on the beautiful Potomac River.

Historic St. Mary's City, MD

1,000 square foot two-bedroom, one bath waterfront apartment features separate entrance and a screened-in porch overlooking the St. Mary’s River. Property has a large dock and a small private beach. Jellyfish, crabs, and oysters make swimming challenging, although many swim off the dock in the deeper water. No Diving! Dogs are welcome. We just ask that they be on a leash. The apartment is attached to part of the house where we reside, although it is sealed off and nothing is shared.

Pizza Friday

Magnificent 26-acre waterfront property just off the Potomac River. This secluded, quiet waterfront oasis boasts four-bedroom and two-full baths with large picture windows offering panoramic water views from almost every room. The large updated kitchen features stainless appliances, ample cabinetry, granite countertops, and a breakfast nook. There is a large sunny dock, a pizza oven, kayaks and a canoe to enjoy the water. If you're looking for the perfect weekend getaway, this is it!

Waterfront home, private dock

Relax right next to the water in this tranquil Montross getaway. Fish, crab, kayak, paddleboard, or just sit on the swing and watch dolphins, eagles, herons, and stingrays from your private dock. Dine outdoors on the spacious deck, spend some some quality family time with an in-ground trampoline, tree swing, cornhole, bocce ball, spikeball, and a unique custom-built treehouse. Or just stay inside, relax, and enjoy the views, with an indoor electric fireplace and jacuzzi bathtub.

Private beach retreat in historic St. Mary's City

Nestled next to historic St Mary's City and a lovely state park, your newly renovated Lucas Cove Beach home awaits you with your own private sandy beach and pier with vast views of the water, new salt water hot tub steps away from the beach, four beautifully furnished bedrooms with Casper mattresses, an upstairs deck with Adirondack chairs to take in the water views and amazing sunrises while sipping a beverage or just relaxing, high speed Wi-Fi. Kayaks available for rent.

Spacious Gorgeous Waterfront Home with Sunset View

Dreamy weekends on the water, the perfect getaway for the entire family and friends in the southern tip of St Mary’s peninsula. This gorgeous newly remodeled house with 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath sleeps 10 very comfortably. Wake up with amazing water views and access to the water with your own private pier. Spend your day crabbing, fishing, kayaking, or paddle boarding. Amazing beaches at Point Lookout State Park, just a few minutes away. High speed internet, WiFi, and cable.

Water's Edge Cottage | Luxury Retreat

We are thrilled to host guests at the newly renovated Water's Edge Cottage -- a serene oasis offering what may be the best views on the Potomac. The rural charm of St. Mary’s County is among Maryland’s best kept secrets -- 90 minutes but a world away from Washington DC (with no Bay Bridge traffic!). We are near historic Leonardtown, boasting one of Maryland’s few remaining town squares (we affectionately call it “Mayberry”).

Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Pool, Beach

Rousby Hall is a stunning waterfront estate on the Patuxent River, just outside Solomons Island, with sweeping views of where the river meets the Chesapeake Bay. The private 16-acre property is bordered by a conservation area and a 300-foot private beach. Year-round amenities include a pier and an in-ground pool with amazing river views. The estate also hosts weddings and events for up to 100 guests (event fee is additional).