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The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!

The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!

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The Hideaway in Hays Beach, Scotland Maryland
Western Chesapeake Shoreline
Guest Family using the yellow “double” kayak to give a ride to child and pet dog
100’ wide front yard / driveway
Backyard: reclining Adirondack chairs with ottomans, grassy area, table seating
Catching crabs from Bay shoreline (while standing below high tide watermark)

Overview of The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Scotland, MD
  • Popular LocationConfederate Memorial Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Lookout State Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary's College of Maryland19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!

Read “Guest Reviews” to see if The Hideaway is the best for your Family! A uniquely Maryland “Chesapeake Bay Cottage” experience awaits you at The Hideaway in Hays Beach. This is a great spot for both Vacation and to “Work from Home”. The property is 50 footsteps away from Hays Beach which is a private, sandy beach on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay.

Perfect for multi-generational family time together! Grandparents, parents, children, cousins — all enjoy their time together at The Hideaway and on the sandy shoreline.

View our website: www.thehideawayinhaysbeach.com

Additional photographs and reviews are on Google Earth and Google Maps: 15354 Holly Drive Scotland, Maryland

Additional information about local “Things to Do” and restaurants in our Instagram and FACEBOOK pages:
@thehideawayinhaysbeach

What sets The Hideaway apart from other vacation areas and homes?

- reliable Wi-Fi! - -Enjoy “Full Day Stay” : Check-In as early as 10a and Check-Out 8pm- arrive early, stay late (when other reservations allow)
- Enjoy “Early check-in” at 1pm and “Late check-out” at Noon (when other reservations allow)
- Freshly caught seafood and local farm vegetables, fruits, beef, pork, and farm fresh eggs and cheese are available for purchase/delivery to the house during your stay
- Enjoy backyard activities
- Enjoy fishing from the shoreline
- Enjoy birdwatching and sunset views from the backyard
- Enjoy sunrise views over the Chesapeake Bay
- Keyless, safe entry via unique access code provided before Guest arrival
- Pirvacy & No crowds! Enjoy the full length of the 2 mile pet-friendly beach shoreline, within the high-water mark, open sky above and the sights and sounds of the water of the Chesapeake Bay.
- Wi-Fi: “work-from-home” & entertainment Wi-Fi options which support both cell service and video streaming via broadband internet
- Home is fully stocked, see the full List of Amenities and Supplies provided below. Bring your own beach towels and fishing pole.
- Allergen and CDC cleaning practices are in use 24x7 with HVAC UV light filtration. Surface sanitization performed throughout entire home.

Amenities Provided:
Indoors: wine refrigerator, all linens and bath towels, fully stocked kitchen cutlery, glasses, cups, mugs, dishes, pots, pans, serving boards and trays, paper towels, napkins, bath tissue, servings trays and boards, all standard small appliances, coffee bean grinder, Keurig 12-Cup Coffee Maker Carafe & Single-Serve Brewer, toaster, blender, mixer, milk frother, traditional crock pot, margarita machine, tea kettle, air fryer, convection oven and Belgian waffle iron, “Beast” smoothie-maker

4 Internet-Connected TV’s with your favorite App’s and plenty of board games for Family Game Night, broadband WiFi for mobile devices. Or bring your own AppleTV device!

Outdoors: Backyard GameRoom, 3 Kayaks/Oars and 6 Life Jackets, 2 Beach Carts, floats and anchors, assorted beach chairs, Large outdoor steam pot, Kenmore Elite outdoor Grill, deck serving stands & Cooler, Small Campfire ring and firewood, Corn-hole boards, Binoculars, 2 bikes.

Hays Beach is a peaceful, secluded community located on a Private Road with room to be as active or relaxed as you choose. The community is calm and neighborly with captivating, expansive 180 degree view of the Chesapeake Bay. The Hideaway property is one of just 15 homes built in the Hays Beach community and includes deeded, pedestrian access** to the shoreline. **see Notation below

The property has so much to offer throughout every season of the year. It is your “home-away-from-home” with Chesapeake Bay sunrise views from the front and a view of Deep Creek/lake and sunsets from the covered backporch and backyard. Outdoors you will see and hear many of the 120 bird species native to St. Mary’s County including osprey, bald eagle, snowy egret, Great Blue heron, cardinal, oriole, dove, blue jay and the occasional pelican.

The Hideaway is a safe, grandparent and kid-friendly property yet isolated enough to be a perfect couple's get away or a “Friends Weekend” at the beach.
Perfect for a group of 2 or 8 overnight.
(Family parties are allowed with prior Owner approval)

Well-equipped Kitchen (see Amenities list)

The largest bedroom has a queen bed and two twin daybeds, round table, 4 chairs and recliner/rocker.

Two additional bedrooms are at the opposite end of the house: one with queen bed and chair and one with two twin beds.

Two comfy, deep-seated Klaussner sofa’s are large enough for naps and lounging in the open floor-plan living room.

The 30’ covered back-porch is well-outfitted with Gas Grill, 50qt Cooler and stand, 9’ table with 8 dining chairs

The backyard offers Sunset views, birdwatching, grassy / sandy areas for play and Gazebo with table and 4 dining chairs, 2 cushioned teak chaise lounge chairs, 5 Adirondack chairs and 4 reclining Adirondack chairs

The Gameroom (shed) stores several backyard games such as: cornhole boards/bags, Giant Jenga, soccer and footballs, frisbie’s. Also pool, ping-pong, air hockey, and darts. Refrigerator also available in the Gameroom.

The glass enclosed porch which fronts the house is perfect for both dining (8 seat farmhouse-style table/benches) and relaxing on comfy sofa and cushioned wicker loveseat. The blue hutch stores tools for crackin’ crabs and shucking oysters.

Want more activity?
- Take a walk or run on Holly Drive, along the beach shoreline or take a short 5 mile drive to Pt Lookout St Park and hike the birch, oak, hickory, and pine forest or explore the marshy shorelines of the Potomac River where you’ll find frogs, diamond-back turtles, growing baby blue crabs and horseshoe crab.
- Swim, kayak, paddle board, fish, run along miles of natural shoreline of Hays Beach - and it's equally great to float on the calm Bay water, walk or relax on the sandy beach within the high-tide water mark while enjoying collecting smooth stones, sea glass, listening to the sounds of nature and the water lapping on the shoreline, writing or reading a book.

Bring your boat to nearby Buzz’s Marina or Drury’s Marina or book a charter boat to fish the deeper waters offshore and relax on the Bay while the Captain sails you to the best fishing spots. Sail out to see “Point No Point” lighthouse which is visible from land and just 2 miles offshore of the North end of Hays Beach.

Buzz’s Marina - The Dream Maker Charters, Capt. Mike Henderson
- Fishing for Chesapeake’s best fish

Drury’s Marina - Fish The Bay Charters, Capt Phil Langley
- Sunset cruise
- Waterman cruise

You may also enjoy one or more of the many diverse local “Day Trip” options:

-Solomon’s Island (17 miles to the Northeast on Rt. 4)
•Smith Island (to the South via "Smith Island Cruises" which departs from Point Lookout Marina May-Sept seasonally)
•St. George’s Island and Piney Point lighthouse (to the Northwest on Rt. 244 to Piney Point Road)
- St Clements Island and Museum
•Patuxent Naval Museum in Lexington Park
•Historic Leonardtown for good food and browsing the quaint shops, North End Art Gallery, historic Tudor House and Old Jail Museum, The Wharf park along the Potomac River

Civil War sites including:
•Dr. Mudd’s House, Historic Sotterley House and Colonial Revival garden tours, wine tasting, Women of Sotterley, Slavery resistance and Freedom and even Ghost Tours are within 30 minute drive.

Original Maryland Capital City and the Capital of the United States:
The Hideaway is only 8 miles from Maryland's original Capital, Historic St. Mary’s City and St. Mary’s College. This City is a living history museum (think Colonial Williamsburg Va) a true gem waiting for you to discover it. Colonial history surrounds you as you walk the paths and experience what the first residents of Maryland did as they built their homes and businesses and established governing principles which influenced so much of what America is today.

Property is just 78 miles from the Capital of the United States, Washington DC’s Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol and scores of other monuments and attractions including, The White House! Rt 5 turns into Branch Ave once you arrive in Washington DC and Rt 4 becomes Pennsylvania Ave once you cross the Washington DC boundary.

**Notation: Pedestrian Access across Lot#9 and wooden Deck:
The Hideaway property is waterview, not waterfront, and includes deeded pedestrian access to Hays Beach across the deck of jointly owned Lot #9 (located in front and to the left of the Hideaway).

Rest Easy with Trip Cancellation Protection: consider securing your trip with a travel protection policy which provides reimbursement of all non-refundable trip costs if you have to cancel for a covered reason. View the full list on CSA website of covered cancellation reasons as some vary by your state of residence.

***Disclosure: Ring security camera’s with floodlights are installed with view of each exterior Entry Door and the Tool Shed door. Security system is not activated during Guest Stays

Property manager

Jocelyn and Gary Copeland
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult-supervised children LOVE the house/property

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Inquire w/ Owners: RE: events at The Hideaway!

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Inquire w/Owner regarding inclusion of Pet Dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor only smoking/vaping (legal substance only)
Rates based on 4 adults. Reservation of over (4) adults may incur additional per night cost
Misuse of outdoor campfire ring, propane firepit or Illegal activity of any kind = all guests immediately vacate property, no refund.
Smoking/vaping indoor incurs $750 smoke damage fee payable immediately. Will consider Pet (dog), please send Inquiry with breed and age information.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Inquire w/ Owners: RE: events at The Hideaway!
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scotland

This holiday home is located in Point Lookout, a neighbourhood in Scotland, and is in a rural area and on a river. Historic St. Mary's City and Patuxent River Naval Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kinsale Museum and Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scotland, MD

What's nearby

  • Confederate Memorial Park - 11 min drive
  • Point Lookout State Park - 12 min drive
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland - 19 min drive
  • Historic St. Mary's City - 20 min drive
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Quarters at Pier450 - 13 min drive
  • Courtney's Restaurant-Seafood - 14 min drive
  • Kellam's Seafood - 10 min drive
  • Monk's Inn - 13 min drive
  • Club Maryland - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet! on 5 May 2024 start from AU$1,045.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway in Hays Beach on the Chesapeake Bay with Broadband Internet! located?

This family-friendly Scotland holiday home is located on the riverfront, 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Point Lookout State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Elms Beach Park and Confederate Memorial Park. Kitts Point and Historic St. Mary's City are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Get-A-Way Bungalow
A quiet get-away in a delightful bungalow with all the comforts of home, and more! It has a sunroom to enjoy morning coffee and nightly cocktails. The outdoor space, is by far, the best we've encountered so far with a stand-alone game room and lounge area, two fire pits (wood and gas), seating galore to bird watch or enjoy a night of stargazing. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the trimmings like spices, and foil, etc. Such an enjoyable stay and a fine respite from the daily grind. Hoping to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R&R
Our multi-generation family had an enjoyable stay! Host was quick to respond to our questions and was very helpful/friendly. We hope to be back in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter mini-break
This was the first trip we have taken our 6 month puppy on. He enjoyed every second of it, and so did we. The house has everything you could ever need, and more! Jocelyn was a great help in providing us with recommendations and really help make the trip something special. We are already looking at dates to return later in the spring or early summer to try and enjoy the beautiful beach in some warmer weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house, tranquil place
The house is perfect for family or a small group of friends. It’s very loving furnished and decorated. The kitchen has everything and beyond. The backyard is a true jewel. It has enough space to have a small sunset party (the vistas are stunning) or have some activities with kids. The sea shore is just a short walk away. We loved every bit of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Washington, District of Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is magical
Two words to describe the Hideaway at Hays Beach = magical and thoughtful. I love the Chesapeake Bay and have rented many homes on both sides of the Bay over the years. The Hideaway is my favorite. It is cozy and comfortable and very nicely decorated. The seasonal decor was adorable too. The location was incredible. I love a place where I can see the stars in that way that almost makes it seem like you can touch them. The beach was close and amazing and we did hunt some sea glass, which is my absolute favorite thing to do. The backyard is amazing. One of my friends called it an "oasis" and it truly is. But what I loved most about this rental was the thoughtful touches. Anything we could want was there and many things we didn't know we wanted until we saw it. The smore's station, the many throw blankets, the stocked kitchen, the fire pits, the incredibly comfortable beds, the access to Netflix -- just all of it. Simply perfect. And the communication with the owners was also amazing! They gave us great restaurant recommendations and answered any questions we had practically immediately. This was an amazing girls' weekend away to celebrate my birthday and we had the best time. Every single person on the trip wanted to stay longer and we've already decided this will be an annual event. Thank you for putting together such a truly special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jocelyn and Gary Copeland

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The Copeland's are a couple originally from West Virginia and Maryland. As a family of three, we enjoy spending time with our extended family in both St. Mary's county and other areas in Maryland, Florida and West Virginia.

Why they chose this property

Hays Beach has been not only our favorite family vacation location for two years, it's also been a welcomed "retreat" from the daily pace of suburban Maryland life. It felt like a natural "next step" in our journey as a family to purchase The Hideaway in Hays Beach and share our experience with others.

What makes this property unique

We are more at peace here than in any other place we have ever visited. The Hays Beach community is calm and neighborly and the expansive views of the Bay water and the forest and creek/lake are captivating. We live in a suburb of Washington DC and like many others, our days and weeks are filled with time spent in "the box" of an office, a house, a school and a car. Being outdoors is one thing. Being outdoors where our 360 degree view to the horizon is filled with the expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, tall forest and marshy creek, just takes your mind and heart out of "the box".

We enjoy the pace of this place, exploring Maryland's history, the natural environment which surrounds the property, the sounds of birds, tall trees, listening to the water, noticing how the beach changes, kayaking, taking photographs, collecting stones and sea glass, chasing crabs, walking back through the Creek, taking walks, riding bikes, meeting and talking with neighbors, watching our friends and families children explore nature, run and play and learn to crab -- we have just never had a "negative" experience here and always feel better after having visited.

You likely will too.

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