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

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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St Michaels, MD
  • Popular LocationSt. Michaels Museum5 min walk
  • Popular LocationChesapeake Bay Maritime Museum7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Michaels Winery7 min walk
  • AirportSalisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)70 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

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

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • 1 unit
  • 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: 23

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 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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About the neighborhood

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 motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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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 lbs 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?

Check-out 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 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to enjoy St. Michaels
VRBO link hasn’t enabled me to communicate with property manger/owner as I’m unable to access account via the VRBO link. I’ve re-registered multiple times now.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E., Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness
Locust St Stay
We had a great weekend in st. Michaels. The house is in a perfect location and you can easily walk to all the shops, restaurants and the harbor. The house is charming and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Ladies ‘Runaway until Sunday’, St Michaels
Somewhat rustic; pretty; beautiful historic location. Towels need fresher, newer, more abundant. Dish towels in bathrooms were abnormal; no tissues; no extra paper towels. Temperature was well regulated; thermostat; great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend in St. Michael’s
The house was in a perfect location to explore St. Michael’s without ever using our car. It was a charming historic cottage and we would definitely rent it again. We brought our 11 year old golden retriever and she was thrilled to meet all the people in town. Such a dog friendly place. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
This was our annual St.Michael’s anniversary trip and it is the first time we stayed at the Melson House and it will definitely NOT be our last time. The location was great, the place was very quaint and comfortable. Very clean as well. The communication was outstanding. We read some things regarding the showers, but it really was not a big deal. We were able to bring our Golden Retriever with us which is one of the reasons we chose the Melson house. Everything worked out perfectly. It was a great value for the price. We hope to be able to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

maggie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location!
The house was perfect! It was big enough for our group, had nice amenities and was the perfect location in St. Michaels. We already booked for next year! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It can be tight quarters upstairs with the low angled ceilings, but it’s really very charming. And the location! So perfect. Walk a block and you are in the thick of downtown. No exaggeration! We moved the car once to visit Easton. Otherwise we walked everywhere easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, restful stay. Close to everything.
Very restful stay. Was close to everything we wanted to see. Parked the car and walked all week. Muskrat Park was a stones throw from the front porch. Super peaceful park. Doggo had a great time - plenty of walking, duck and bunny watching. Discovered a few new very nice beers. Tasted Lyon rims and St. Michaels Winery wines. Enjoyed the roses, peonies, daisies and other beautifully landscaped yards and walking gardens. We have found a lovely new town to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, met our needs and was in a great location. We ate and shopped in locally.
We drove to Assateague Island to see the wild horses and were rewarded by seeing a 4 day old foal. We also visited Blackwater park and saw some great birds, including a Piliated Woodpecker. The house could use at least one box of tissues., and I would be somewhat concerned about the step that is wobbly in the side entrance, Thanks for a couple of great days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Location
The home was in a great spot for exploring St. Michaels. Walking distance to everything and on a quiet back road. Made for a very peaceful, relaxing trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J., Acworth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wonderful historic home right in the middle of St Michaels. Comfortable and great for our home base to explore
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute historic place/great location
Cute historic place with a great location just about a block from the main street. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Charm
Love this historic home! Well appointed with antiques, Chesapeake Bay/St. Michaels artwork, comfy sofa and beds. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John V., Hilton Head Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Location With Ambience
Easy walking distance to everything this photographer wanted to photograph in St. Michaels. The bonus was staying in a wonderfully restored house in an historic neighborhood furnished with period antiques without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly desired location.
Great location, clean house, well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

Liked: Cleanliness
W.R. Melson House in St. Michaels MD
The W.R. Melson Houset is an adorable cottage, located in the hart of St. Michaels historic district. It's a close walk to everything in St. Michaels. We really loved our stay at the W.R. Melson Houseand look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Barbara K.

Average Value for the Price.
This particular community is sort of Colonial Willamsbergish and it was our wish to choose accommodations that were of the period. This house only partially uses period decor, and it's sort of a mish mash in most of the rooms. The master bedroom shower was unacceptable to us and could be easily improved. There were ants in the kitchen. Generally in the kitchen and throughout the house there was a lot of junk that didn't need to be there; the contents need to be simplified and organized. The place needs an overall interior paint job and a carpenter to fix 100 things. A thorough cleaning might also be a good decision. For the moment is appears that the owner is more concerned about collecting money than making this lovely house period perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Michaels MD
Truly charming historical house, very comfortable and in the perfect location close to the water, parks, shops and restaurants. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
Even with all the modern conveniences, the Washington Melson house was like going back in time and we loved it. We were totally enchanted by the history of the house, the antique furnishings, and the overall comfort, not to mention its location half a block from the wharf, the summer concerts at Muskrat Park, and within walking distance of everything in St. Michaels. We would absolutely stay there again--and I hope we do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit
Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
St Michaels
Structure Type
Cottage