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Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River

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Exterior
Pool
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lusby, MD
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Drum Point Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River

Summer dates are a one-week minimum, Friday-Friday. Rousby Hall is located on the Patuxent River, outside of Solomons Island with a view of the river's opening to the Chesapeake Bay. The 16-acre property is adjacent to our very private conservation area that borders our 300 foot private beach. The year-round property has a pier, in-ground pool (April-October) with amazing river views. Family-style dinners by Chef Robert Wiedmaier upon request.

Rousby Hall of Calvert County is a historic home that has been beautifully maintained and updated over the decades for modern conveniences. The eat-in kitchen seats 6-8 and there is a large picnic table poolside including Weber gas and charcoal grills and a fire pit. This is an all-year-round property with fabulous bird watching, fishing off the pier, playing in the sand on the private beach, bonfires and grilling, boat watching, kayaks for four, beautiful sunsets on the Patuxent River and nearby hiking at Calvert Cliffs. One of the bedrooms is on the main floor, the other three are reached by stair. This is a dedicated rental property; spacious, free of clutter and other people's personal knick-knacks, more like an upscale, country, inn. There is an office with a desk, printer, office chair and internet. Pool is open April through October and heated when outdoor temps drop in September/October. The pool has an electric pool cover that is kept closed during the off-season, when heated or when guests want it closed for safety reasons during pool season. At Rousby Hall, we do not use on grass, plants, gravel, any glyphosate-based herbicide products on the property.

The barn/garage houses the owner's lawn equipment and studio and will have full access at any time to remove and use the equipment. Renters will be allowed to store bikes/toys in the garage. The owners also keep a boat on the Rousby Hall pier boat lift and maintain two crab pots and have access to it at all times. Guests are not to board the boat or operate the lift. The owners also own a beehive and will access property for maintenance. The beehive is located far away from the home and will not impact guests. Owners will also service the pool, clean skimmers, etc weekly.

Other things to note
We maintain two crab pots on the Rousby Hall pier and sell crabs locally and to Air guests. We also provide river Pontoon rides for up to 8 guests, 75 minutes, $200.

Inquire within for private events, retreats and weddings; additional charges for rental of venue above nightly rates will apply. Visit rousbyhall dot com.

We are located near the end of Rousby Hall Road, across from a single family neighborhood that borders Mill Creek and is a nice place to walk, run, ride bikes. Grocery stores, Starbucks, etc is a short eight minute drive. Visit us on Insta @rousbyhall

Property manager

Virginia "Polly" Wiedmaier

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please refer to rousbyhall.com for event details.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Please refer to rousbyhall.com for event details.
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

About the area

Lusby

Located in Lusby, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Drum Point Lighthouse and Cove Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit First Colony Shopping Center and Wildewood Shopping Center. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and Calvert Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Lusby, MD

What's nearby

  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Cove Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 24 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bucket Sportsbar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Teariffic - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mission BBQ - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Rousby Hall, Waterfront, Patuxent River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Drum Point Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seahorse Beach and Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and Cove Point Park are also within 6 miles (10 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

Susanna M.

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

Lovely Relaxing Pristine

The property speaks for itself! Beautiful. We lucked out with gorgeous weather and enjoyed everything Rousby Hall has to offer. Polly was a wonderful host. We are ready to put in an offer! ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Virginia "Polly" Wiedmaier

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Hi, I'm brand new to VRBO, I'm also an AirBnB Superhost since the summer, of 2020. My husband, Chef Robert Wiedmaier, and I own and operate restaurants in DC, MD, VA and NJ. We understand hospitality, attention to detail and work hard to make all our guests happy and want to return to Rousby Hall. We bought Rousby Hall 10 years ago, one year after we bought the home next door (Maryland's first customs house). We have lived here full-time, since 2021, previously lived in Montgomery County and LOVE living here in Southern Maryland. We turned Rousby Hall into an AirBnB during the pandemic for lack of anything else to do when all our businesses were shut down.

Why they chose this property

Rousby Hall is a magical place; a beautifully restored home over the decades on 16 acres. If you appreciate Maryland's history, this is the place. The previous owners wrote a book about Rousby Hall that I can share with you in advance of your stay. John Rousby is buried on the property and the home has many original features and a story to tell!

What makes this property unique

Bird watching in the six acres of preservation area, 300' private beach, a pier to fish and watch the sunsets. A family-friendly pool, amazing water views, boat watching to and fro from the opening of the Chesapeake Bay to Solomons Island. We also host weddings and private events, visit rousbyhall.com for more information. Chef Wiedmaier is also available for chef dinners, served family style.

Languages:

English