Title: Home of the Terrapin King 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 # Home of the Terrapin King Holiday home in Crisfield ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116478300/116478280/e7d60a7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116478300/116478280/89a813f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116478300/116478280/365c3f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116478300/116478280/66cfa9a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116478300/116478280/1802bdb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Home of the Terrapin King provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home of the Terrapin King The LaVallette House is where the Maryland terrapin originated! Albert Tallmadge LaVallette Jr. launched the terrapin soup industry from this very site. (You can still see the old terrapin pins beside the driveway.) In addition to the property’s historic charm, the location just can’t be beat. The five-bedroom house is completely private. Guests have to drive through wetlands to get to it, and the only neighbors in close proximity are the gulls and the fish in the Chesapeake Bay. The house is surrounded on three sides by water; you can see the Bay from all of its windows. Outside, you can sun yourself on the private beach, sit with a cool drink on the front porch, fish and crab from the bulkhead, or launch your boat or kayak from the dock. And the fishing’s great from the front yard! You hardly ever need to leave this place—but if you want to get out, downtown Crisfield offers charming restaurants, shops, an ice cream parlor, and plenty of places to get fresh crabs. Crisfield is known as the “Crab Capital of the World.” This home is unlike any other. It’s a perfect spot for family vacations, friends’ getaways, or writing retreats. This Queen Anne Victorian was built in the late 1800's. The main floor features a large updated kitchen with seating for 8-10; a family room with a Visio TV, WiFi, Apple TV, Direct TV; a formal dining area; a sitting room with a futon that sleeps two; and a queen bedroom with panoramic views of the Bay. There is also a bedroom with two twin beds and another large bedroom with a king size bed. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a widow's walk for two, a queen size bed, and furniture to lounge on. There is a full bath across the hall. The second upstairs bedroom features two double beds. The house is spacious with lots of room to spread out. Sheets and towels are provided for your convenience! There are also two screened porches, and an outside shower! There are two kayaks for you to use at your own risk, be sure to bring it to launch from the beach and explore the natural wonders that surround this local treasure. Additionally, please do NOT use any fireplaces in the house except for the pellet stove. No weddings / large gatherings allowed on property. Please keep all cars within the parking area. All people accessing the house and PETS must be listed on the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110150000/110145700/110145636/d35c41d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-bedroom house with WiFi, AC and private dock on charming Smith Island Smith Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=110145636&PinnedHotelID=110145636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75700000/75693000/75692925/4c9a65a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage near the Bay Crisfield - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 49 reviews £144 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=75692925&PinnedHotelID=75692925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398500/113398418/779d0105.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Main St: Condo w/ Pool Access in Crisfield Crisfield - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=113398418&PinnedHotelID=113398418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96067500/96067499/5fbd5e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Anchor Cottage at Smith Island MD Quaint & Charming Beach Cottage Smith Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=96067499&PinnedHotelID=96067499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91970000/91965700/91965605/969b083c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach Saxis - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=91965605&PinnedHotelID=91965605&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63942900/63942827/05e059a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic home on Smith Island w/ dock! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.968594,-75.86546&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yrwfFbn%60nM%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDSBQDQBSDQDQDSDQDQFQDOFSDOFQFOHQFOFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILIJKLGLKLGLIJGNGLILGLENGLELGNELENELENCNCLCNELANCNANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLFJJLFLJLHJHLJJJJJLJJJHJLLJLHJJLHLJLJLHNHLHNHNHLHNFNHNFNHPFNFPFNFPDNFRFNDPFPDPDRBPDPDRBPDRBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARARCPARARCPCRCRCPCRERCPEREPCPEPEPGPERGNGPENGRGNGNGPINGPILGPILINILININILKLKLINKLIJKLMJILKJMJKJKHMJKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKKKMKKKMKKKMIOKMIMIMIOKOIMIOGMIQGMIQGOGQIOGOGSEOGQEOGSEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCSESAQCSCSCQCSASAQASCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L2fqkrU46khk_jAxAaFkx3q0SNc=) Crisfield, MD #### What's nearby - Somers Cove Marina - 12 min drive - 1.7 miles - Crisfield Municipal Park - 13 min drive - 2.1 miles - J. Millard Tawes Museum - 13 min drive - 2.1 miles - Crisfield City Dock - 13 min drive - 2.4 miles - Wellington Beach and Park - 15 min drive - 3.0 miles #### Restaurants - McDonald's - From Scratch - Linton's Seafood - Cafe Milano - Shore Stop ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home of the Terrapin King pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Home of the Terrapin King? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home of the Terrapin King? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Home of the Terrapin King located? > Situated in Crisfield, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Jersey Island, Somers Cove Marina and Crisfield Municipal Park. J. Millard Tawes Museum and Sea Mark Marine are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home of the Terrapin King Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Elisabeth 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Anna Elisabeth Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025