A mid-Atlantic state in the United States, Maryland is known for its coastlines and waterways on the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. The largest city in the state is Baltimore, which has a long history of being a seaport. You will also find here lots of interesting attractions as well as historic sites, such as Fort McHenry, where the national anthem of the US originates, the National Aquarium that is home to varieties of sea creatures, and the Maryland Science Center. Apart from the attractions, Maryland is also boasting with unique vacation rentals. If you want to experience a unique stay, keep reading this article and rent a boat in Maryland, USA.
1. Two-bedroom family-friendly houseboat (from USD 141)
This Airbnb vacation rental is a sailboat that is converted into a two-bedroom apartment. It is a family-friendly accommodation that can suit up to four guests. Apart from the bedroom in the main and the second cabin, it has a kitchenette in the galley, a sitting area in the salon, and a deck with a cozy cockpit where you can lounge. Also, another thing they offer is a sailing tour if the weather permits. Booking this home on the water will surely be an experience you wouldn’t forget.
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and we got great restaurant reviews from ryan including iron rooster and preservethe boat itself is in great condition and had all the amenities that a small apartment would haveCleanliness:
my studio was exceptionally clean upon arrivalbeautiful clean and convenienteverything was convenient and cleanryan’s studio was impeccably clean and very well kept overallsuper clean comfortable and convenient though a little exoticHost:
ryan is the perfect hostryan was a wonderful hostryan was an excellent hostryan is a great host everything is explained in great detailryan is a great and attentive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
walking distance to many great placesgreat accommodations in an ideal locationthe location is so convenient to many great restaurants and just a short walk to the downtowngreat location right across the bridge from annapolis within walking distance of restaurants historic sites and storesgreat location with easy walking access to eastport and annapolis
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2. A fully furnished houseboat for six (from USD 225)
This Airbnb vacation rental is a 35 ft (10.67 m) Formula Pleasure Craft made in 1987. It is transformed into a one-bedroom houseboat that can accommodate up to six people. Apart from the bedroom, you can sleep on the table that converts into a bed. Also, it is as convenient as a no-frills home that features a sitting area, dining room, private bathroom, and semi-equipped kitchen. Just a reminder that it is a boat, so if you have mobility issues, this is not an ideal place to stay for you.
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we truly enjoyed the marina environment but the bathrooms were sub-parvery warm and comfortableCleanliness:
it was enough to stay clean thoughthe boat was clean the perfect size for us and was super warm and cozythe boat is really clean and micheals flexibility with check in and check out are amazingmichael’s boat was very comfortable and clean and offered a unique experienceHost:
mike was an amazing hostmike was a wonderful host and very quick to respondawesome place and great hostmike was very responsive and attentive to our needsthank you for being such an accommodating host michaelRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great - 20 minutes from annapolismichael’s boat is fantastic great location and fun place to staymichael really has a great place to be able to get away from your normal lifemichael is very well acquainted with the area since he lives close and has lots of great recommendationsfriendly neighbors and access to boards kayaks and a riverside community park
3. Beautiful vacation rental in Back Creek
This Airbnb vacation rental is a 36 ft (10.97 m) sailboat that is located in Back Creek in Annapolis, which has a swimming pool, supplies store, cafes, and water service taxi. It features two bedrooms and four beds that can accommodate up to six persons. It also has a living area in the salon, the kitchen at the galley, and a private bathroom. Additionally, it has heating facilities during winter and air-conditioning unit for summer.
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amenities are nice including the bath house and poolthe boat is a comfortable stay with all the amenities you would needwe enjoyed sleeping on a boat we made the most of the pool in the marinaso we knew what to expect cool alternative to a hotel room in annapolisthe boat offers a small tv and dvd play for watching movies and regular cable networksCleanliness:
clean bathhouse is 100ft awaythe bath house is convenient and cleanbath house was very clean and closemarina was great bath house was clean and the pool was superthe marina facilities are clean and convenientHost:
ken is a great hostken was an excellent hostken was very responsive to questions and direction even though he was out of the countryeveryone was very friendlyken is a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect with close proximity to everythinglocation was great and very safethe location is quite private and safesafe place to stay and great locationi returned for another trip because the location in the marina atmosphere is outstanding
4. A boathouse with on board sound system
If you haven’t tried living in a boat, then it’s time to rent one for a night or two. It feels like camping but better. This Airbnb vacation rental is a 26 ft (7,92 m) sailboat that has two bedrooms, which can accommodate up to three guests. It features a dining area, a functional kitchen, and an on board sound system. Another great thing about this boat is you can sail it; all you have to do is communicate with your host.
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it was cold and wet which made the bathroom situation interestingCleanliness:
it's very clean and neatmarina bathrooms clean updated and hot shower water in the morningseverything was perfectly clean and organizedit was comfortable and clean and the marina bathrooms were nice as wellvery nice marina bathrooms that were very modern and cleanHost:
rodrigo was an amazing hostrodrigo was a fantastic hostrodrigo was extremely helpful and attentive to all questions and requestsrodrigo was very responsivelove the boat rodrigo is an excellent host that answers all questions you haveRead more reviewsLocation:
very quiet location that offered easy access to the dgood local restaurants and stores close byegreat location and a fun offbeat place to staywe enjoyed the local bars/restaurants that were super close to the marinaperfect place to stay amazing sunsets and close to annapolis enjoyed the weekend very much
5. A boat converted to a studio type apartment
If you’re tired of your usual accommodation when on holiday, and want to be a little adventurous, then you have to try this Airbnb vacation rental. It is a boat converted into a studio apartment. One of the good things about this boat rental is it is well-lit with natural light during the day, and at night it is illuminated with artificial lights, enabling guests to do their thing. It features two beds that can accommodate up to three people, perfect for a small family, group of friends, or a couple with a friend. It also has a private bathroom, sitting area, and a kitchen complete with the basic cutlery, kitchen wares, oven, refrigerator, and microwave. And, if you wish to entertain guests and have barbecues, you can do it at the upper deck with outdoor furniture and grill.
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highly recommended great location comfortable boat and ac keep it nice a coolCleanliness:
unlike some other boats the bathroom was clean there was a full shower and it wasn't stinkythe boat was clean cozy and filled with anything anyone vacationing could needthis boat is in a great location very clean and totally safeHost:
donovan was an excellent hostdonovan was very responsive when booking and with answers to our questionsdonovan was an excellent host he answered all our questions and was very helpfuldonovan was very responsive and check-in was smooth and easyexcellent communication with host and easy check inRead more reviewsLocation:
cool spot in an amazing locationit's a nice walk to/from the convention centerwalking distance to all of baltimore’s best sights and restaurantsamazing location and a cool experience to stay on a boatthis is a gem amazing location and you will absolutely love being gently rocked to sleep on the water
6. Private yacht rental that you can use for cruising
Located in Downtown Baltimore, this Airbnb vacation rental is a 42 ft (912.80 m) Kadey Krogen yacht. It is luxurious and well-equipped with the essentials as well as entertainment facilities. It has two bedrooms that can accommodate up to four guests, comfortably. Also, you’ll find here a fully functional kitchen, a sun deck with love seat, JBL speaker, and spectacular view. Additionally, it features a salon turned living area that has a flat-screen television with Bose system.
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the air conditioning was enjoyed each night for cool sleepingthere was plenty of hot water and the bed was super comfyhot shower spacious nicest boat on the dock by a milefrom our breakfast coffee thru happy hour cocktails to gazing at the stars there were many seating optionsthe heads work fine and the shower though small is adequateCleanliness:
clean and well appointedit was clean and incredibly well keptabsolutely amazing clean and comfortableeverything was meticulously clean and we wanted for nothingthe pool was very clean and we enjoyed the bar and foodHost:
the boat is wonderful and the host is very helpfulart was a great hostfriendly and always responds hostart was a gracious hostart is an awesome host and his boat is amazingRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was particularly greatthe location was great with many eating establishments near byright across the street from safeway and in a great areathis is a beautiful yacht situated in a prime location in baltimorehm was a great property loved the location in canton and even the location in the marina
Charming Maryland
Maryland has so much to offer from museums, to wildlife, and historical sites, you surely won’t run out of things to do while you’re here. Just make sure that you have a lot of time and energy for sightseeing. Check out our list of the best boats in Maryland, USA, for a unique experience in the state.
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