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

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Saint Michaels, MD

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dog must be up to date on meds incl flea and tick.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors

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 Museum and Avalon Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Easton Cycle and Sport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saint Michaels, MD

What's nearby

St. Michaels Museum - 5 min walk
St. Michaels Winery - 7 min walk
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 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 - 3 min walk
Rusticana - 3 min drive
Harbour Lights - 13 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 lb 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly St. Michaels cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Michaels Museum, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and St. Michaels Winery. Easton Cycle and Sport and Oxford Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Christopher F.

12 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Location

Really enjoyed the house and it’s location, perfect for a couples weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

12 Apr 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

16 Oct 2023

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

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.

4 Oct 2023

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

Perfect as always

Great.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

30 Sept 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Byrne

I have been enjoying St. Michaels and restoring historic houses there since 1991.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this remarkable property because of the historic character of the house and the area, the wonderful yard, the remarkable harbor and river views, the location on the Town park and harbor, and the convenience (walking distance) to everything in St. Michaels. It is also adjacent to other houses I have restored.

What makes this property unique

The harbor and river views, the location on the Town park, the walking distance to everything in St. Michaels, the architecture and character, the history, the yard, all make this an extraordinary property.