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IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Smith Island, MD
  • Popular LocationTerrapin Sand Point1 min walk

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About the area

Ewell

On waterfront.At this Smith Island cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Terrapin Sand Point and 3 miles (5 km) of Smith Island.
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What's nearby

  • Terrapin Sand Point - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • Bayside Inn Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Smith Island Baking Company - 2 min walk
  • Smith Island Beans - 9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK

Unwind and relax after a busy life in the city. Get comfortable and enjoy plenty of extra room at this spacious place. Awake refreshed and ready for a day of kayaking, bicycling and or exploring the island.
We have a deep water dock (4 houses down from the house) for crabbing, fishing and boat mooring or just relaxing


The space
Our newly renovated non-smoking home is in the village of Ewell, on Smith Island Maryland. A short walk to Smith Island bakery, museum, gift shops, church and restaurants. It has a three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an outdoor shower and a fully equipped kitchen. Bicycles, kayaks, canoe and fishing rods are also available.
Guest access
Guest have access to the entire cottage
Other things to note
Things to do during your visit

Boat trip to see the nesting pelicans
Contact
Eddie Corvin 4104252125
Barry Bruce 4104253181

Island tour
Eddie Corvin 4104252124
Mickey Lambert 3017030586
Steve Dunlap 4104252128

Sunset cruise
Mickey Lambert 3017030586

Book a fishing trip

Don’t miss the steamed crabs ( pls order in advance) & the Smith Island 9 layer cake (official dessert of MD

Learn how to make Smith Island Cake

Property manager

Marykim Lambert

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 5 years old

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maeghan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
The property was amazing and any minor issue we had. They were right there to fix it. The island was welcoming, as well as just the right amount of quiet and slow down that we were looking for. I recommend anybody needing to detach disconnect to enjoy property for a couple of days or even longer. The hospitality was amazing. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Marykim is the best
We just finished a 2 day stay at the Idle Hour and wished we had more time. Our Smith Island stay would not have been the same without Marykim. She helped us with our bags, gave us amazing advice and was a terrific cook and hostess. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Ewell
Ewell is such a small town that everything is within a couple hundred feet of Idle Hour. It's a great town to walk around -- though the residents seem to travel everywhere by golf cart. All of the handful of businesses in Ewell close early (usual 4pm) and some aren't open Monday or Tuesday. So it's good to plan your day around that. We did not take advantage of MaryKim's offer to cater our meals. Perhaps we will next time. Idle Hours kitchen is large and well appointed -- we enjoyed cocking some family meals there. The "mail boat" (the "Island Belle II") that brought us to and from Smith Island had no problems with us bringing a couple bags of groceries with us. The house was fairly large and well furnished. our two adult children each had their own bed room. MaryKim was happy to have us use her kayaks and share her private dock. It was a great three day vacation. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Lovely home hosted by a very gracious couple. The hostess is an excellent cook meals requested we’re delicious. It is a big plus that she offers evening meals at a reasonable price. Very little available on island out of season. Having a kayak and bikes at our disposal was huge! Would stay here again and hope to do just that!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Stay at the Idle Hour
Kim & Mickey are great people and excellent hosts! Kim picked me up at the dock and took me to the house. The house was clean when I arrived. I enjoyed the fresh air and the island scenery as well as the Smith Island bakery. I must mention that Kim did all my cooking as the restaurant was closed for the season. Her meals are to die for-don’t know how the restaurant stays open competing against her! I would definitely recommend staying at the Idle Hour and hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chesapeake bay adventure
From the moment We booked the cottage until we left, Kim and Mikey anticipated our every need to explore the community and make our memorable stay comfortable. Kim prepared 5 star meals delivered to our door on our timeline . We felt like royalty with our own personal chef tailoring the menu to accommodate my dietary needs. This is the place to stay for the Smith Island Experience. We plan to come back in the fall for the oysters. Truly a magical place .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is very clean and the owner is very accommodating. I will be visiting Smith Island again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Idle Hour
The house was neat, clean and had all we needed for the week. The hosts are exceptional people, that make sure your stay is as comfortable as could possibly be, along with being knowledgeable about the island and surrounding waters. We had a great week here and plan to return again in the fall!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet anniversary getaway!
Kim and Mickey were lovely hosts and their property adorable and well appointed. Enjoyed happy hour on their dock and biking around the island. I highly recommend BYOBBB, bring your own, booze, books, and bug spray! Highly Recommend staying at the Idle Hour!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Trip
Kim and Mickey made our families stay on Smith Island absolutely wonderful. They responded to any questions immediately and the house was absolutely perfect! The photos don’t do it justice- and the outdoor shower was our favorite! kim and Mickey really make you feel like family and everyone on the island is super welcoming and helpful. We really loved our trip and will most definitely be coming back to stay!!! Thank you so much for a memorable and beautiful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022