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Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town

Family-friendly cottage in St. Michaels

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Centrally located in St. Michaels' Historic District, Thomas Blades House offers a charming retreat with beautifully decorated period furniture and reproduction pieces. Relax on the large back porch or unwind in the family room, just steps from Town Park's magnificent waterviews and walking distance to local museums, shops, restaurants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town

The truly special and recently restored historic Thomas Blades House is centrally located in the Historic District of St. Michaels, a few steps from the Town Park with magnificent waterviews. It is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom vacation cottage. Rates vary by season, and whether stay is weeknight or weekend. Stays of a week or longer are discounted, as are "last minute" bookings.

Museums, shops (including grocery stores and a drug store), restaurants, churches, parks, tennis courts, Town pool. library, the weekly farmer's market, and other attractions are within walking distance of the house!

The house is very comfortable and beautifully decorated with period and reproduction furniture. Perfectly suited for a small family or one or two couples. The house is also an ideal romantic getaway for a couple. The large family room and big back porch create an ideal environment for relaxing!

The house was built around 1850 by Thomas Blades, a young sailor.

The first floor of the original portion of the Blades House includes a LIVING ROOM and a DINING ROOM. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a KITCHEN area connected to a large wood paneled FAMILY ROOM. There is a half bath off of the family room.The rear of the family room opens up by French doors to a large outdoor PORCH with ceiling fan and dining area. There is a deck to the rear of the porch for outdoor grilling.

The second floor of the original portion of the Blades house includes a large BEDROOM with a queen size bed and an antique child's bed (cot size). The second floor to the rear of the house contains the large MASTER BEDROOM with a king size bed. Off of a hall between the two bedrooms is the master bathroom.

An additional cottage and large waterfront house are also available for rent.


Keywords: Cottage

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • 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: 24

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 20 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 neighborhood

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St Michaels, MD

What's nearby

  • St. Michaels Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1879 Hooper Straight Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Michaels Winery - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saint Michaels Village - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stars - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Foxy's Harbor Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carpenter Street Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Claw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St Michaels - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town located?

This family-friendly St. Michaels cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Muskrat Park, Saint Marys Square, and St. Michaels Marina. Higgins Yacht Yard and Marina and Saint Marys Square Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Premier St. Michaels Cottage - T. Blades House - Walk to Everything in Town Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic St Michels property

Perfect place to stay for a cousins reunion, Central location to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn’t use our car for 3 days!

My husband and two dogs and I really enjoyed staying at this property. Half the house seemed original and half an addition, and we appreciated staying in a part of history. We walked everywhere in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Steps to the waterfront, enchanting historical home. Excellent restaurants and cafes nearby. Eastern shore biking along scenic routes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

TANYA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesone !!!

Wow! Property was great. Like steping back in time with all the amenities. Only 1 block from shops and restaurants. Just a few blocks to beautiful boats and park. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Good Location

The house looked better than the pictures. It was very cozy and had everything we needed. It’s probably the best location for walking around town. Water pressure in the shower was decent, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Location!

Once you park your car after you arrive, you won't need it again until you check-out. Everything you need is a short walk away!Lovely home and beautiful furnishings !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay in St Michael’s

Thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay in St Michael’s. Clean and well appointed house. We only have two concerns: mattresses need to be replaced and second bedroom needs window coverings. You cannot beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming & Cozy!

We loved our weekend at T. Blades House. We parked the car and walked everywhere - to breakfast, the parks, marina, all the shops on Talbot Street, and met so many nice neighbors (and their canine companions) strolling the quaint little streets! The house was cozy as can be, with all the charm of a historic home plus modern conveniences. Gorgeous original heart pine floors, beams, and period hardware & furnishings — with nice comfortable beds to end your day! We would love to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TANYA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is amazing!!!!

The location was unprecedented! Really short walk to everything. Car did not move once we arrived and member of our group uses a walker. Property was clean and accomidating. Very pleased overall. Will return again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The location is incredible & the house is nice BUT there is construction next store so unless you want to get up before 8am on vacation, hear loud construction including machinery and asked to move your car to public parking lot - out of the driveway - its not the place for you. I really feel people should be made aware of this. Also there is 1.5 baths not 2.0 as listed in the top summary. AFTER the house next store (same owner by the way as this rental) is restored then I would recommend staying.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good things come in small packages

The seemingly small cottage was deceptively large and well appointed on the inside. We also have a historic home so we loved the mix of original and contemporary additions. The screened in porch was especially delightful on a warm summer night. The location couldn’t be beat. Very pleased with all aspects!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a great house - perfect location. Very roomy and comfortable. The owner is super responsive as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Choice

The T. Blades house was the perfect choice for a two day quick getaway for my husband and I. The house is not only filled with period charm and character, but has been lovingly and perfectly restored to make it a very comfortable stay. Immaculately clean and furnished. The location is a 5 star, as well. One block to the main street with shops and restaurants, and two blocks in the other direction to the water. Can't wait to go back. Kathleen and John
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming House, Great Location

We loved this house, it was perfect for exploring town and as a base for things further afield. Comfortable, thoughtfully and well stocked with lots of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off season review

Fine stay pretty quiet off season
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful trip location

Enjoyed the house and its location very much. So much better than staying in a hotel. Eating meals in the screened in porch was lovely - beautiful grounds & neighbors property was lovely too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall we enjoyed the cottage because the location was incredible and the air conditioning was great on a hot weekend. Beds were comfortable and the screened in porch was enjoyable. The antique furnishings and decor was cozy! We had a two year old sleep in the children’s cot in the second bedroom and used towels to cover the windows. Primary bedroom was very nice! Unfortunately we were visiting during a storm and the ants were EVERYWHERE. We couldn’t leave anything or dishes on the counter because the ants would swarm. We had to throw away a bunch of our new groceries. There was also a bunch of nails on the back patio (probably from the housework Nextdoor). Overall, we really did like the property! Just some cleanliness issues. We would return for sure due to the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

L H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Had a wonderful time. This home was just perfect for us. Great location and charming. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location home needs attention

The location and proximity of the home was exactly what we had hoped for. The home felt like a handyman special and work was needed in every room. Rotten walls from water damaged, Windows’s closed and secured with zip ties, closets that we could not hang clothes because of other items thrown around. Seating in most rooms were not ideal and seemed more like an antique store than a place to relax. I will say the Owner communicates well and provides the basics. The stay was great but will not stay here again due to updates and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely cottage to stay in. Lots of old world charm and location is unbeatable when want to stay in St. Michaels
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location and house with a lot of history. Easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sons wedding weekend

Great home and excellent location !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend in St Michaels

Property is an historic small house billed as "you can walk to anywhere in St Michaels", and you can--easily. It's located in a very quiet area a couple of blocks from the harbor. It's near the corner of Locust and Carpenter (two very quiet side streets) that is labeled "Hell's Crossing" on the locally provided street map. There is an interesting story about that dating from the 1800's. The house is very nicely maintained and furnished in colonial period style. It's ideal for a couple, or a couple with two children. It might be too small for multiple families. The only suggested improvement I would make is to provide a non-skid bath mat for the tub. It has a non-slip surface, but it's still a little slippery--especially for us older folks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Little Historic Get-A-Way

We enjoyed our a long weekend in this historic cottage.it is located on a street that we have frequently walked over the past 15 years - we’ve always been curious about this row of homes. We loved all of the antiques and decor. We enjoyed sitting on the shaded screened in porch during the hot days, along with our Boston Terrier and another set of friends. The location is perfect, 1 block from the Main Street and about 1/2 block from the harbor and park.. We received the perfect amount of communication from the owner. We would book with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gina D., Elizabethtown Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic St. Michael’s house

The property is beautiful and very well appointed. The location is perfect for walking to anywhere in town and is just a few steps to the water. There are plenty of places to walk your dog very close to the house. The host, Tom, was very friendly and easy to work with. The only issues we had were the construction noise early in the morning from the house next to ours and an issue with ants in the kitchen. Otherwise, we absolutely enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. We would recommend this house to a couple or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023