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John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!

The extraordinary fully restored historic John Bruff House, located on the Town park and harbor, has magnificent St. Michaels harbor and Miles River water views. The house is 2 bedroom cottage with plenty of living space and a rear screened porch. It is a short walk from all museums, parks, restaurants, churches and shops in St. Michaels. Rates vary by season, and whether stay is weeknight or weekend. Stays of a week or longer are discounted, as are "last minute" bookings.

The house was built around 1805 by wheelwright John Bruff who is believed to have constructed the magnificent mantel and paneled wall in the living room. The house was expanded, to include a family room and bedroom above it, and updated (including central HVAC, cable and wifi) in 2006.

The first floor of the original portion of the Bruff House includes a LIVING ROOM with original paneling, a DINING ROOM, and small DEN. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a KITCHEN area connected to a large paneled FAMILY ROOM with a queen sleep sofa. To the rear of the kitchen is a screened PORCH facing a large backyard. There is a full bathroom on the first floor.

Up an original staircase (which is narrower and steeper than a modern staircase and which can create a mobility issue for some), on the second floor of the original portion of the Bruff House is a very large MASTER BEDROOM having a king size bed.

The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed via a separate modern code staircase) includes a SECOND BEDROOM with a queen size bed. There is a bathroom with sink and toilet in each bedroom.

Property manager

Thomas Byrne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog must be up to date on meds incl flea and tick.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

John Bruff Waterview Cottage Harbor Park Town St. Michaels
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About the neighborhood

Map
MD, Saint Michaels

What's nearby

  • St. Michaels Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Michaels Winery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalon Theatre - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • U.S. Naval Academy - 72 min drive - 82.9 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foxy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chesapeake Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Crab Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carpenter Street Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Claw - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! located?

Situated in St. Michaels, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Michaels Museum, St. Michaels Winery, and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Oxford Museum and Historical Society of Talbot County are also within 12 mi (20 km).

John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 112 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ken k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our stay in St Michael's was wonderful. The location of this property could not be better. Close to marina, parks, restaurants, historic downtown and the maritime museum. We never needed to use our car! Tom is an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Perfect stay in a historic home in the heart of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic character cottage with modern comforts
As soon as we walked into this cottage we knew we had made the right choice. Rooms are tastefully decorated with period pieces and interesting artwork on the walls. We loved the narrow staircase up to the master because it reminded us of a cottage we had stayed in once in Wales. Even though parts of the cottage were historic in nature, its modern conveniences such as TV, wifi, dishwasher, microwave, and shower were easy to use and worked fine. What a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy repeat customers!
The house is in a fantastic spot in town, close see to a park, the water, and the shops and restaurants. We love the old house. The stairs to the bedroom are steep and narrow but we were totally fine with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, historical feel in a great location
What a perfect spot to take in all that St. Michael's has to offer. We were a 10 minute walk or less from the winery, our Saturday night dinner reservation, all the quaint shops and our kayaking adventure. The house let's you take in the history of the town and region with all the modern comforts too. FYI- Be prepared to walk up some steps for either bedroom with the master being particularly steep and windy. No biggie for us, just thought I'd mention. This cottage was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis g.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location ! But!
Great location, food and drinks were awesome, centrally located , walking distance to everything . The negative part of our stay was the house is in need of updates , there was no hot water in the kitchen sink , drywall tape was peeling from the walls and especially the air conditioning in the bedrooms , it was not very cool , i could go on but i wont , and the money they charged i would expect alot nicer accommodations .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great getaway
We love staying at the John Bruff house in St. Michaels. The location is great, right in the heart of town! Our family has been staying here for the past few years and we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This is our third visit. You can’t have a better location! We love St. Michael’s and this historical cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Loved this historic house! Perfect location, peaceful neighborhood and walking distance to entire town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great weekend @
Perfect location, turnkey and historic. Our go to for St Michael's.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as always
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay - could use some updating
The location was wonderful - we could see the water from the house, and we were right next to a park. The home was quaint with a fascinating history. Like others have noted, one of the staircases is very narrow. We thought some updating would go a long way: fresh rugs, newer pans and dishes in the kitchen, matching towels, a few more lamps. The house smelled a little musty, and only some of the windows were able to be opened. Still, the home was clean and comfortable, there was plenty of room, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in walkable neighborhood
Quaint historic cottage close to downtown and waterfront park. Love St Michaels!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and location
You really could not pick a better location. A park is across the street and the harbor is next to that. Everything in Saint Michaels is within walking distance. The home itself is historic and cozy. The stairs are definitely steep! Both bedrooms are comfortable and the downstairs living area is spacious. Big thumbs up from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful St. Michael’s
If you want old world charm, and possibly the best location in St., Michaels, this is where you would want to stay. If you want modern amenities, I would suggest someplace else. But we were here for a memorial and we were very happy with the historical location. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in a great location!
We loved our stay here. The house was very nice, especially for it being a much older house. It had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. And we can't say enough how good of a location it is. Right across the small street is a small park located right on the water. Thursday nights they have live music in the park which was a welcome surprise. We just sat in the front yard and enjoyed the show! And after we arrived we didn't use our car once. You could walk to every great spot that St Michaels has to offer, from the museums, restaurants, shops, and everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Well equipped and the location was spectacular. Only complaint was that it was hot on the second floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Our family of 5 stayed in the charming home for a couple of nights in early June. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during our quick trip to Saint Michaels. We were walking distance to everything you want to see & do while visiting. The front yard overlooked the water and a little park where our kids played. There’s a great bar right across the street to grab a drink & watch the boats. The home was well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y., Reading, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Michael’s waterfront
Excellent location right by the water! Charming cottage with comfortable beds. Close to many restaurants, groceries, coffee shops and ice cream!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in the perfect town!
St Michaels is so charming and historic and so is the John Bluff house! Everything is in walking distance, beautiful view of the water and the perfect location to sit back and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great visit
We again enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. Great location to everything in town and close to Oxford, Blackwater Refuge and Tilghman Island. Thank you for another nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We loved our stay at the Bruff cottage! The property is beautiful and very well kept. Much larger than I expected. The location can't be beat. I loved staying in a place with so much history. We will definitely be back. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
Really enjoyed the house and it’s location, perfect for a couples weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Terrific location and great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023