We wanted to make a day trip to search for fossils at Calvert Cliffs and this seemed to be one of…read morethe only options so off we went. The road to get to the campsites / office is relatively bumpy and the road is full of ruts and rocks that could actually be challenging for a small car or a car that is low to the ground. We drove slowly and it was fine. The lady in the office was very friendly and we paid in cash which is preferred. This is clearly a family-run operation. The walk down to the beach was via a kind-of steep set of stairs. At the bottom there were a few other groups of people there, many of them apparently semi-professional fossil hunters with specialized digging hand tools. Unfortunately the tide was coming in when we got there (poor planning on our part), but this limited our fossil searching to a sliver of exposed beach itself as the water was covering a significant portion of the ground. I would highly recommend Wellington-style rubber boots or something similar to keep your feet dry while you search (everyone else on the beach was wearing them). Your sneakers will probably get wet. As far as fossils go, we didn't find much. One of us found what appeared to be a very small shark tooth. You are not allowed to dig into the cliffs themselves due to erosion concerns but you could see layers of shells and small fossils in the cliffside which was interesting. All in all it was not the fossil-rich experience I was expecting. I've heard about digging for fossils at Calvert Cliffs for many years and so it was a bit disappointing to come away empty-handed. If we had been better prepared to wade out into the water and brought some sort of implements with us we may have had more success. Not a terrible afternoon at all but not a place I will be chomping at the bit to return to.

This review is for the beach. Perhaps a new owner has taken over, as we had nothing but a pleasant…read moreexperience with the woman who took our money and her husband, who showed us where to park. It was $10 per person (cash only!), but considering that the beach has tons of shells and fossils, and lots of parking, we found it a very fair price. They even give you a permit so you can leave and come back on the same day. I would suggest bringing an umbrella or sun tent, as there isn't much shade (at least before 2 pm est, when we left). The water is a bit murky, but refreshing and sandy once you get out past the shoreline. You may want to bring water shoes.

Our son got married and we rented the home for the bridal party. This was an excellent place to…read moreget together with family, enjoy a great meal, and had plenty of space for everyone to get ready for the big day. Would highly recommend! The kitchen is highly equipped, and we loved the 2 refrigerators as there was plenty of room for storage of late night frozen pizzas, ice and cold beverages!! Also loved working with the owners!!

From the owner: Kent Island Beach House LLC operates 4 vacation home rental properties all on Kent Island in…read moreStevensville MD. Each home sleeps 8-12 comfortably and the 2 Beach Houses are side-by-side with awesome views of MD's own Chesapeake Bay. The original coral colored KI Beach House has its own almost regulation size beach volleyball court in addition to corn hole, and basketball. The KI Beach House II is a modern 2-story overlooking the marina. Lay in a hammock or sit on our deck by the Bay and watch the captain's bring in the catch of the day. The nauty torquoise 2 story KI Golf House is less than a mile from the others and across from the public Blue Heron Golf course who offers a newly added driving range. The newest home in our portfolio is Kent Island Beach House III with unobstructed Chesapeake Bay views and SUNsational sunsets! Hurry and call Donna today so you too can Stay and Play by the Chesapeake Bay. Awesome for family and friends or corporate retreats. vacation@KIBeachHouse.com. See our KIBeachHouse.com site for more details.

What a great place! Alex is very accommodating and is focused on you having a memorable crabbing…read moreexperience. The cottages are older but updated and clean as a whistle. Beginner/Novice/Expert crabbers will all enjoy a weekend here. EVERYTHING you need for crabbing is available: Nets, traps, trotline/bait/boat&motor/cooking & steaming facilities. Just show up with a cooler of your favorite beverage and enjoy!

From the owner: Harris Cove Cottages Bed 'N Boat offers a relaxing vacation in cottages on the water outside of St…read moreMichaels, MD. Our vacation village is nestled in the heart of a shallow cove of Harris Creek offering a serine and scenic setting. We have eight private cottages that are attractive, comfortable, cozy, and air conditioned with a spectacular view of our virtually private cove and the huge open waters of Harris Creek. Each unit comes with a full kitchen so you can prepare all of your meals. We provide kayaks, canoes, and paddle-boats free of charge to enjoy on the water, and offer power boat rentals and docks so you can bring your own. We provide all the equipment necessary for you to enjoy a day of crabbing and even have a steam station where you can prepare your crab to eat. Relax on one of the many comfortable lounge chairs or challenge other guests to a spirited game of horseshoes or volleyball. Families can barbecue on one of the grills, munch at one of the picnic tables.

Staying at Gull Cottage was great. I thought I had scheduled my stay on the wrong night and they…read moreoffered to let me change it. They were attentive (via messaging) and flexible hostesses. The cottage has thoughtful touches for example a styrofoam cooler and ice packs in the freezer for going to the beach. FYI the town of Colonial Beach charges daily rates for the parking ($10) but the house is just down the street, 2 minute walk. We will definitely stay at the cottage again if we end up back in the area.

Horrible experience. Found the accommodations much shabbier than the photos imply, it was clear…read moremost things hadn't been cleaned since the prior occupants. That should have been enough to convince us to leave but we made the mistake of trying to stick it out, and we paid for it. BED BUGS. We've done everything to try and get rid of them to no avail, it's awful. Multiple attempts to contact the owner have gone unanswered, I would advise you avoid at all costs!

We stayed at a LUXbnb apartment near American University. We had booked for just over two weeks but…read moreleft after a few days. How they can claim this place as luxury is beyond comprehension. The apartment was in a basement next to the garage which smelled strongly of mildew. The rooms were dark even with the lights on. The bed which was advertised as queen was so small ( I think it was a full) and the mattress was terrible, so soft. When I removed the sheets I saw that it was an air mattress! There was no extractor fan in the bathroom and there was a large damp patch on the ceiling next to the shower. Maybe I'm nit picking but the toilet paper was so thin you could use it as tracing paper, I had to buy my own supply. The only good thing about the place was the washer/ dryer. Save your money and go somewhere else.

I'm scared to review LUXbnb, for fear that other people will snag these amazing properties before I…read moreget a hold of them!!!! I absolutely fell in love with the Ampeer Residences, and there's no way I would have found them without LUXbnb. Hands down the best experience I've had with my lodgings on a work trip! I highly recommend their services, and especially Charlotte. She's a gem! ^_^

My fiancé and I stayed for a weekend getaway. If you're looking for a relaxing and quiet escape,…read morethis is the perfect place! The scenery was breathtaking and the service was excellent. It's a perfect secluded environment right on the bay with some of the best sunset views. The staff were both respectful of our privacy and very attentive if we ever needed anything. My absolute favorite part was the coffee drop-off every morning. It was an extra touch that made the mornings effortlessly relaxing with a cup of coffee while you watched the boats putt around the bay.

Overall pleasant stay. Good communication regarding checkin. A nice goodie bag upon arrival. We…read morestayed in the TuckAway jr suite which is a private little cottage. Enter through the bathroom which was a tad weird but ok. Tub was nice for soaking after the 1/2 marathon I ran in St Michaels. Equipped with a mini fridge and coffee maker A Small "fireplace" Room was comfortable Black out shades were amazing. Nice property and cute town.

Colonial Beach, Virginia, is known for having a number of cottage vacation rentals. I can't imagine…read moreone more perfect than Beachcomber Cottages' Beachcomber III. From the time we initiated the booking, owner Cathy Bokman could not have been more helpful, gracious or accommodating. She and husband George own 5 cottages in town and have for years, so they know the area well. When we contacted Beachcomber Cottages, we didn't request a specific house (all are listed on their website), just asked availability at any of them. We got waaaaaayyyy more than we bargained for--the place is huge! Beachcomber III is on "The Point", that is, it is located at the tip of the peninsula (opposite end of the "Downtown" entrance) upon which the Town of Colonial Beach is situated. This section is mostly residential, as opposed to downtown where most of the businesses and the busy public beach are found. At this end, there are marinas, a couple of restaurants and a popular tiki bar, but the house is far enough away that you don't hear anything. It is a very peaceful and quiet setting, with mature trees and a clear view to the Potomac River and a small beach. About that view...the morning after we arrived, I woke up early, walked into the living room (one of them, but more on that later) and pulled back the curtains. GASP! I was greeted with a breathtaking pre-dawn view of the sun just about to rise over the horizon of the Potomac River. I stood frozen, completely awestruck as I watched one of the most beautiful sunrises I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot!) The beauty of this town is overwhelming. The house itself looks brand new. I understand the owners had done a complete renovation and the result is spectacular. Everything was white glove clean. The layout, though, is what impressed me most. It is almost like being in two separate houses, connected by a shared kitchen and dining area. There are two big living rooms on opposite ends of the house, 4 bedrooms (2 masters, again separated by the kitchen) and more bathrooms than I could count (at least 3.) There is also a laundry room with full size washer and dryer, a nice sized front porch and a side porch with grill. There were only two of us, but I could see this as the ideal vacation for extended families, those with kids/teenagers or groups of friends. There is just so much space. Probably 3x the size of my former apartment in DC. The place is well equipped with a fully stocked kitchen (utensils, small appliances, spices, etc.), bathrooms with hair dryer, towels, etc. and a family room (one of the living rooms) with games, books, TV (in the bedrooms, too), DVD, etc. We didn't want for anything. Beds were comfortable, linens provided and pillows fluffy. Free wifi, too. Loved it!