John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!
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John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels!
Saint Michaels, Maryland, 21663
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Golf course
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Horse riding
Hiking
Tennis court
Wi-Fi in public areas
BBQ
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Property Description
The extraordinary fully restored historic John Bruff House, located on the Town park and harbor, has magnificent St. Michaels harbor and Miles River water views. The house is 2 bedroom cottage with plenty of living space and a rear screened porch. It is a short walk from all museums, parks, restaurants, churches and shops in St. Michaels. Rates vary by season, and whether stay is weeknight or weekend. Stays of a week or longer are discounted, as are "last minute" bookings.
The house was built around 1805 by wheelwright John Bruff who is believed to have constructed the magnificent mantel and paneled wall in the living room. The house was expanded, to include a family room and bedroom above it, and updated (including central HVAC, cable and wifi) in 2006.
The first floor of the original portion of the Bruff House includes a LIVING ROOM with original paneling, a DINING ROOM, and small DEN. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a KITCHEN area connected to a large paneled FAMILY ROOM with a queen sleep sofa. To the rear of the kitchen is a screened PORCH facing a large backyard. There is a full bathroom on the first floor.
Up an original staircase (which is narrower and steeper than a modern staircase and which can create a mobility issue for some), on the second floor of the original portion of the Bruff House is a very large MASTER BEDROOM having a king size bed.
The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed via a separate modern code staircase) includes a SECOND BEDROOM with a queen size bed. There is a bathroom with sink and toilet in each bedroom.
About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Dog must be up to date on meds incl flea and tick..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking indoors.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 22.About events:No events allowed.
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9.4/10
Cleanliness9.4
Amenities9.4
Location9.4
Service9.4
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Surroundings
Airport: Easton Airport
(18.7 km)
Landmarks: Muskrat Park
(<100m)
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Two-Bedroom Cottage
2 bedrooms: 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
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9.4/10
Amazing
36 reviews

- Cleanliness9.4
- Amenities9.4
- Location9.4
- Service9.4
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Guest User
June 30, 2025

St. Michael’s Charm
Always a great stay at the John Bruff house! Location is perfect, great view of the harbor and even saw a free concert in the park!!

Guest User
May 27, 2025

House with a view
We once again enjoyed our stay here. Perfect location to every where you’d want to go in St. Michael’s! Loved sitting out front looking at the water and park and enjoying music from our front yard. Highly recommend this cottage.

Guest User
October 4, 2024

Happy repeat customers!
The house is in a fantastic spot in town, close see to a park, the water, and the shops and restaurants. We love the old house. The stairs to the bedroom are steep and narrow but we were totally fine with them.

Guest User
October 8, 2022

Great location!!!
Historic home with lots of charm. Once you park your car you never need to get in it again. Able to walk to all attractions. Owner very attentive!!

Guest User
September 13, 2023

Wonderful house and location
You really could not pick a better location. A park is across the street and the harbor is next to that. Everything in Saint Michaels is within walking distance. The home itself is historic and cozy. The stairs are definitely steep! Both bedrooms are comfortable and the downstairs living area is spacious. Big thumbs up from us.

Guest User
August 11, 2023

Nice house
Great location

Guest User
May 28, 2024

Great place
This is our third visit. You can’t have a better location! We love St. Michael’s and this historical cottage.

Guest User
August 8, 2023

Beautiful St. Michael’s
If you want old world charm, and possibly the best location in St., Michaels, this is where you would want to stay. If you want modern amenities, I would suggest someplace else. But we were here for a memorial and we were very happy with the historical location.
Thank you!!

Guest User
September 30, 2023

Pleasant stay - could use some updating
The location was wonderful - we could see the water from the house, and we were right next to a park. The home was quaint with a fascinating history.
Like others have noted, one of the staircases is very narrow.
We thought some updating would go a long way: fresh rugs, newer pans and dishes in the kitchen, matching towels, a few more lamps. The house smelled a little musty, and only some of the windows were able to be opened.
Still, the home was clean and comfortable, there was plenty of room, and we enjoyed our stay.
Services & Amenities
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Golf course
Pool
Horse riding
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Hiking
Off-site
Tennis court
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
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BBQ
No smoking in public areas
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Health & Wellness
Golf course
Hiking
Off-site
Kayaking
Horse riding
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Tennis court
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Fishing
Off-site
Eco tours
Off-site
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 22 years old
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Speaks: English
About this property
The extraordinary fully restored historic John Bruff House, located on the Town park and harbor, has magnificent St. Michaels harbor and Miles River water views. The house is 2 bedroom cottage with plenty of living space and a rear screened porch. It is a short walk from all museums, parks, restaurants, churches and shops in St. Michaels. Rates vary by season, and whether stay is weeknight or weekend. Stays of a week or longer are discounted, as are "last minute" bookings.
The house was built around 1805 by wheelwright John Bruff who is believed to have constructed the magnificent mantel and paneled wall in the living room. The house was expanded, to include a family room and bedroom above it, and updated (including central HVAC, cable and wifi) in 2006.
The first floor of the original portion of the Bruff House includes a LIVING ROOM with original paneling, a DINING ROOM, and small DEN. To the rear of the original house on the first floor is a KITCHEN area connected to a large paneled FAMILY ROOM with a queen sleep sofa. To the rear of the kitchen is a screened PORCH facing a large backyard. There is a full bathroom on the first floor.
Up an original staircase (which is narrower and steeper than a modern staircase and which can create a mobility issue for some), on the second floor of the original portion of the Bruff House is a very large MASTER BEDROOM having a king size bed.
The second floor to the rear of the house (accessed via a separate modern code staircase) includes a SECOND BEDROOM with a queen size bed. There is a bathroom with sink and toilet in each bedroom.
About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Dog must be up to date on meds incl flea and tick..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking indoors.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 22.About events:No events allowed.
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The closest airport is Easton Airport, and it is about 18 mins from hotel by car (18.7 km).How far is the John Bruff Waterview Cottage - on Harbor and on Park - In Town St. Michaels! from the closest airport?
About This Property
Nearest Airport | Easton |
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Distance to Airport | 18.68KM |
Hotel Star Rating | 4 |