Title: Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR. Family-friendly cottage in Chaptico ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99488800/99488797/a01c5199.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99488800/99488797/320a2637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99488800/99488797/37da372a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99488800/99488797/0df7c224_edited_3e29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99488800/99488797/ef8199d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Blue Crab Cottage is your serene retreat on the Wicomico River, offering stunning water views and a relaxing front porch. Explore Maryland's rich heritage at nearby museums and historic sites, then enjoy local flavors at waterfront restaurants or practice your swing with a golf net. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR. Blue Crab Cottage welcomes you to the scenic Wicomico River with the ‘best sunsets' in the county. Wake up to water views in front and behind the cottage. Guests enjoy access to the 3 waterfront piers. Tour the 4+ acres and see the multitude of wildlife. Our favorite are the birds, Osprey, herons and eagles abound. Sip your coffee on the front porch relaxing to the sights and sounds of the river. Budds Creek Maryland International Raceway is 9 miles close! Easy drives open up multiple museums and historic sites showcasing Maryland's rich heritage of our founding Fathers. Saint Clements Island museum is where you can learn about the first landing in St Mary’s, St. Mary's College and historic grounds all showcasing Maryland’s oldest county. Sotterley Historic Mansion, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Point Lookout State Park, and our family favorite Solomon’s Island marine museum with lots of hands-on activities for your family. The unique Amish community benefits the local farmers’ markets in the area. Delectable restaurants like the Front Porch, the Rex, T&J Coves (great deal on crab cakes) and Old Towne Pub in Leonardtown, Foxy Fish in Hughesville, and best crab cake around at Scuttlebutts in Cobb Island. Go by boat! You’ll love the ambiance of the many waterfront dining choices in nearby Solomons Island. Lots to do on our grounds, Fishing and crabbing off the piers, Ping pong, practice golf net and putting mat, corn hole, and frisbee golf goals all on large open yard. Guest love dining in our large boat house over looking the water ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 8 outdoor pickleball courts - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30044100/30044084/a8b2e727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront cottage for paddle boarding, kayaking, crabbing, and fishing Newburg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 152 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=30044084&PinnedHotelID=30044084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/92000000/91995100/91995097/3c44af26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chesapeake Bay Vacation Rental w/ Boat Dock! 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Better to double check than buy again Please leave any unwanted food cold and not in trash to await removal Please text when leaving so we can get the turnover team started. Thank you for allowing us to host,. We hope you had a great stay, tell your friends and come back to Blue Crab Cottage. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Guests will be required to complete a separate HR agreement upon booking with guest roster \*\*\*Guest will go driveway speed limit on private lane\*\*\* Pier access with signed safety agreement. Excursion in the works for history tour and talk ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: $ 35 per night per pet with agreement. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Kids under 13 wear life vests 'when on pier. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.32424,-76.828964&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qa%7DhF%7Es%7CsM%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40U%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40SBSBQBSBSBQBSDSDQBQDQDQDQDQFSDQFQFODQHQFOFQFOHOFOHOHOFOHOJOHMHMHOJMHMJKJMJMJKJMJKJKLKJKJKLILKJILILILGLILILGLGLGNGLELGLENENELENELENCLCNCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLHLFLHJHLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLHJJLHLJNHLHLHNHNHNHNFNHNHNFNFPFNFPFPFNDPFPDRFPDPDPDPBPDRDPBRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40RBR%40P%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARATAPARCRAPARCRCRCPCRCRCPEREPCREPEPEPGPEPGREPGNGNGRGNGNGPININGNININININILILKNIJKLILKLKLKJKLKJMJKJKJMJKHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFMHMFOFMDMFMFODMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEMGMGOEMGMGMIMGMIMGMKMGKKMIMIKKKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKKIOIMIMKOIOGOIOIOGOIOGQGOGOIQEQGOGQESGQEQEQEQEQCSEQESCQCSCSCQCSCSASCQASASAQASAUAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6dQq7g98_TXOLEDoec54Occt_uA=) Maddox, MD #### What's nearby - Maryland International Raceway - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles - Budds Motorcross Speedway - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles - Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 49 min drive - 32.0 miles - Calvert Cliffs State Park - 58 min drive - 38.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Chaptico Market - ‬10 min drive - ‪Scuttlebutt's - ‬42 min drive - ‪Captain John's Crab House - ‬41 min drive - ‪The Point Grill - ‬45 min drive - ‪Frost's @ Cockin Creek - ‬38 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Sunsets, Fishing, Boating, and Crabs! Paxs River, Budds Creek MIR. located? > Set in Chaptico, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Country Lakes Community Park, Maryland International Raceway and Budds Motorcross Speedway. Port Sunlight Beach and The Shoppes at McIntosh are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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