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Jellyfish Cottage - Spectacular Sunsets over Chesapeake Bay

Jellyfish Cottage - Spectacular Sunsets over Chesapeake Bay

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Sunset at Tilghman Landing
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Private kitchen
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Overview of Jellyfish Cottage - Spectacular Sunsets over Chesapeake Bay

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Check out the area

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Tilghman, MD
  • Popular LocationTilghman Watermen’s Museum8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhillips Wharf Environmental Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Michaels Winery23 min drive
  • AirportSalisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Jellyfish Cottage - Spectacular Sunsets over Chesapeake Bay

Located on the Chesapeake Bay side of Tilghman Island, this beautiful two-story, three bedroom cottage is available for rent throughout the year. Our cottages have stunning views of the bay from the second floor bedrooms - and private balcony and/or deck. There are hardwood floors throughout, a full service kitchen with dishwasher and microwave and outdoor gas grill. Enjoy the use of the 3 shared docks, crab traps, the Crab Shack (with wood burning stove, small drink fridge, CD player/radio and DVD player) and a Pergola with seating for 4. The dazzling sunsets over the Bay are extraordinary as though they were choreographed just for us. The chatty waterfoul are fascinating to watch and we get daily visits from a wide array of birds, migrating geese, ducks (and ducklings), osprey and the occasional bald eagle. This is the perfect romantic getaway. An extensive bike trail (the new Michener Byway) extends from Tilghman to St. Michaels and out to Oxford via the Belleview/Oxford Ferry. We are minutes (walking distance) from world class restaurants, kayaking, fishing, skipjack tours, historic St. Michaels, and Antique Shops.

Keywords: Tilghman Island, Cottage, Chesapeake Bay, Waterfront

Property manager

Jacque and Patrick

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Beach view
Barbecue grill
Exterior
SUMMER DATES BOOKING FAST- BOOK YOUR STAY NOW!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (79 reviews)
SUMMER DATES BOOKING FAST- BOOK YOUR STAY NOW!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
HypoAllergic with well-behaved owners & clean yard

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do NOT allow ONLINE booking for our property without communication with us first - we NOT honor a reservation made without our direct knowledge.
There is a 3-night minimum for holiday weekends.
If Renter has more people in the house then allowed, the full $100 cleaning fee will be assessed.

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Tilghman

Located in Tilghman, this cottage is on the beach. Tilghman Watermen’s Museum and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Avalon Theatre and Choptank River Lighthouse. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and Chesapeake Beach Water Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tilghman, MD

What's nearby

  • Tilghman Watermen’s Museum - 8 min walk
  • Phillips Wharf Environmental Center - 3 min drive
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 23 min drive
  • St. Michaels Winery - 23 min drive
  • U.S. Naval Academy - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 53 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marker Five - 3 min drive
  • Two If By Sea - 8 min walk
  • Tickler's Crab Shack - 14 min walk
  • Harrison's Chesapeake House - 13 min walk
  • Island Cafe - 8 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michelle W.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horrible homeowner
The homeowner’s attitude was EXTREMELY unprofessional, cruel, and she had no respect for us as clients. No one in the group enjoyed the experience because of Jacque. In fact, we left a day early because of her verbal abuse, which ruined our whole vacation. My family and I would NEVER rent any property from her again and perhaps not thru vrbo either.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aletta J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, comfortable stay
Was in Tilghman for a Family wedding at Wylder. The property was perfectly situated for the wedding events yet in a quiet area with low to no traffic. The property had all we needed, and candles just in case of power outage from Ophelia. Should we find ourselves on the island again, we will come back. I tend to over communicate, so Patrick and Jackie were great communicators and always willing to answer our questions. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam O., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
This was a wonderful property that we all enjoyed. My kids loved fishing off the dock and checking the crab pots and our crab dinner in the shack was fun and memorable. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay on Tighlman Island
Comfortable home right on the water! Host was very nice, provided everything we needed and checked in on us. Close to restaurants and St. Michael's shops, about an hour from Annapolis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for IM Maryland
The views from Jellyfish Cottage, particularly sunset are quite stunning. That being said, the back of the house (shown in the picture) is all windows to enjoy the view so expect to wear your sunglasses indoors in the evening. We had a bit of trouble finding the place since we arrived after dark (and it is very very dark). This is due to all of the lights being turned out since this is a major bird migration route. Those two things aside our stay was quite lovely and relaxing. The drive to Cambridge for the race and activities was about 50 minutes, so we just planned accordingly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jacque and Patrick

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We arrived in Tilghman Island in 1996 in search of a watermen community much like that of Half Moon Bay (CA) from where we came. We have spent the last 15+ years developing Tilghman Landing into a Chesapeake Bay retreat that we love to share. In addition to building our waterfront cottages, we spend our time fishing, crabbing, boating and enjoying the beauty of our Bay-side retreat. Our cottages are open and airy – with ceiling fans throughout and a nice almost constant breeze blowing across the Bay. We have a hammock and beach chairs available for watching the evening sunset. The property is private, quiet and perfect for a romantic getaway or family get together.

Why they chose this property

Tilghman Island is the East Coast version of Half Moon Bay, California with its colorful history, abundant seafood throughout the seasons (fish, crabs and oysters), maritime activities (boating, kayaking, fishing, jet skiing) and California Sunsets over the Bay. We are also about a mile from Poplar Island (directly off our pier) where a successful restoration effort led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has returned the island to 1,140 acres. When work on Poplar Island is complete the island will be a maze of smaller islands, ponds, channels and marshes. Ospreys, egrets, terns, herons, eagles, double-breasted cormorants, black ducks and other wild fowl have already discovered an enlarged Poplar Island – a true bird-watching opportunity. We are located about 2 hours from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia, PA. Our guests come from all over the world to experience all that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is very private at the end of a quiet dead-end road. Our guests often set up bocce ball and volleyball nets and we have a horseshoe pit for some friendly competition. On Saturday night, depending upon the season, we will often cater a Crab or Oyster Feast in the Crab Shack for our guests who want this Maryland Eastern Shore experience. There are year-round festivals and holiday events, an extensive bike trail, world class restaurants, shopping and cultural centers – Tilghman Watermen Museum, Philips Wharf Environmental Center and St. Michael’s Maritime Museum. The Lady Patty, one of the last remaining sailing skipjacks is available for a sunset or daytime sail – within walking distance of our cottages. We have 2 docks that are perfect for sunbathing, crabbing, fishing or just enjoying a glass of wine while watching the amazing sunset. We live on the property and are therefore available to assist with special requests.
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