Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels - St. Michaels

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

St Michaels, MD

St. Michaels Museum5 min walk
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum7 min walk
St. Michaels Winery7 min walk
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

First Floor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels

The recently restored historic Washington Melson House, located at 206 Locust St. is a 2 bedroom vacation cottage that 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 1840 by Washington Melson, a sailor, believed to be one of two individuals in Talbot County who voted for Abraham Lincoln in the presidential election of 1860. The house was originally built at only 16 feet wide but enlarged to the current width soon thereafter.

The first floor of the original portion of the Melson House includes a living room and a dining room. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a kitchen area which opens up by French doors to an outdoor patio. Also connected to the kitchen is a large family room with a queen sleep sofa. There is a half bath off the family room.

The second floor of the original portion of the Melson house is a bedroom having two twin beds and a half bath. The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed by a different staircase than that in the original portion), contains the master bedroom having a queen size bed. There is a full bathroom off this bedroom.

Keywords: Beautiful, comfortable, convenient, historic yet fully updated

Property manager

Thomas Byrne

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Front and side view of Blades House from Locust St.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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

About the area

St. Michaels

This cottage is located in St. Michaels. St. Michaels Winery and Talbot Massage are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Easton Cycle and Sport. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

St Michaels, MD

What's nearby

St. Michaels Museum - 5 min walk
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 7 min walk
St. Michaels Winery - 7 min walk
Avalon Theatre - 18 min drive
U.S. Naval Academy - 72 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Chesapeake Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
Foxy's - 2 min walk
Carpenter Street Saloon - 2 min walk
Rusticana - 3 min drive
Harbour Lights - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location, Location, Location! - W Melson House - Beautiful - In Town St Michaels located?

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

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

14 Apr 2024

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

Spring break

Wonderful return visit to St Michaels. This time at a fantastic historical home in perfect location. Home was everything you could ask for and more. Park your car and walk anywhere, within a very quiet neighborhood, yet minutes from all St Michaels offers. Highly recommend this Property and host.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIM S.

30 Mar 2024

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

Great location

Beautiful house Great location. We really enjoyed our first visit to St. Michaels!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

1 Jan 2024

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

Shower note

This is a clean, beautifully decorated house within walking distance to about everything. Keep in mind the historic nature of the house, however, when using the retrofitted bathrooms. The slant-ceiling shower is a squeeze for taller folks but there's nowhere else for it to go, really. Just part of the charm of the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

21 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Stay for "Christmas in St. Michaels" Weekend

Staying a the Melson House was perfect for my sister and me for the annual Christmas in St. Michaels weekend. We were just a block or two away from the boat parade on the Miles River, the street parade on Talbot Street, and the Christmas marketplace and all the other activities. The house was very comfortable and quaint, and the kitchen was well out-fitted. With the permission of the owner, we had a beautiful fire in the fireplace every evening. (We stopped at Lowe's Bayshore Nursery in Stevensville and bought some well-seasoned firewood en route.) It was so enjoyable to be staying in an historic house surrounded by other historic and interesting homes. St. Michaels offers great restaurants, shops and museums, and is an incredibly friendly town. We joked that we felt like we were in a Hallmark Christmas movie!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

13 Nov 2023

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

Perfect location

Charming restored cottage a short walk from the lovely town of St. Michaels. Located on a beautiful, quiet street.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Byrne

I purchased and restored the nearby Thomas Harrison House (VRBO 198445) in 1991. As my interest in the area grew, I purchased and restored the adjacent Washington Melson House as well as the Thomas Blades house (VRBO 229963), the John Bruff House (844888) and the Carpenter St Cottage (844892).

Why they chose this property

The proximity (walking distance) to the beautiful St Michaels harbor and to almost everything in Town, the quiet street location, the architecture and the historic character of the house and area. The house is also adjacent to other houses I have restored.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to everything...harbor, parks, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, winery, museums, library, tennis courts, community pool, farmer's market etc. Patio off of the kitchen. Location in quiet historic area. Very comfortable and relaxing home.