Avalon Cliff Guesthouse: Gardens, Vineyard in Baltimore

Ask about summer specials! Winner of the 2008 Heritage Preservation Award through Baltimore County Historic Trust! Only 8 minutes to Baltimore City, BWI airport: 35 minutes (by train) to Washington, DC. Ours is an historic, pet-friendly and green property! Visit our new Swim Spa! Built as a guest house from materials taken from the 18th century sailing ship, the Somerset, this comfortable retreat property offers two levels, (floors are wood, carpeting, tile) a completely renovated kitchen & bath, great room, breakfast room, cozy 1st floor bedroom and 2nd floor loft (lots of space for kids) runs entire length of the house built from rare California Redwood. Look out from your front window to view an English formal garden and watch the sun set over the Patapsco River Valley. Numerous gardens surround the wooded 4 acre, very private property. Sit out on the back deck to see the woods and streams that run below or wander the trails. Ask about our recent vintage of wine made from our vineyard.  Truly a place to relax and renew.  Located in historic Avalon in Baltimore County Maryland.  High speed internet. We have been welcoming travelers for more than 8 years.  Visit us on HomeAway to read our rave reviews!

Property Type:

• guesthouse

Floor Area:

• 1700 sq. ft.

Location Type:

• town

• river

Theme:

• historic

• family

General:

• Hot Tub/Swim Spa 
• Shampoo
• Laundry-Soap
• Soaps-Basic
• Air-conditioning
• Towels
• Hair-Dryer
• Local-Maps
• Central Heating
• Filtered-Water
• Cold-Water-Dispenser
• Paper-Towels
• Basic Local Telephone
• Linens
• Alarm-Clocks
• Massage
• Toilet-Paper
• Ceiling-Fans
• accept Paypal

Kitchen:

• Oven
• Refrigerator
• Clothes dryer
• Blender
• Stove-Top-Burners
• Cooking utensils
• Ice-Maker
• Freezer
• Microwave
• Dish washer
• Iron & board
• Coffee maker
• Toaster
• Washing Machine/Dryer

Dining:

• Dining area

Bathrooms:

• 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath (located ground level)
• Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  Bathroom 2 - Toilet
• Second 1/2 bath is accessed in Private Laundry; typically used when using outdoor spaces and spa.

Bedrooms:

• 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
• Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
  Bedroom 2 - 2 Double, 2 Sleep Sofa /Futon
• First floor bedroom has a queen bed. Second floor loft accommodates two double futon beds.

Entertainment:

• Flat TV
• Books /Magazines
• Satellite
• Stereo
• Radio
• DVD

Internet Access:

• Broadband

Outside:

• Gardens
• Vineyard 
• Terrace
• Deck
• Parking-Off-Street
• Patio-Stone/Concrete
• Walkway-to-Water
• 12 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:

• private Swim Spa Pool

Suitability:

• wheelchair inaccessible
• pets considered
• children welcome

• non smoking only
• unsuitable for elderly or infirm
• long term renters welcome

Local Activities:

• swimming
• hunting
• antiquing
• walking

• cycling
• fishing
• golf
• mountain biking

Attractions:

• Arboretum
• ATM/Bank
• Autumn-Foliage
• Churches
• Cinemas
• Eco-Tourism
• Forests
• Groceries
• Museums
• Botanical-Garden
• Fitness-Center
• Hospital
• Laundromat
• Library
• Marina
• Playground
• Bay/Sound

Leisure Activities:

• Bird-Watching
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Sight-Seeing
• Live-Theater

Nearby Attraction / Facility:

• Restaurants
• Scenic-Drives
• Winery-Tours
• Ruins
• Museums
• Synagogues
• Zoo
• Waterfalls

Nearby Activities:

• Golf-Privileges-Optional

Nearby Services:

• Medical-Services

• Massage-Therapist

Notes: Direct access to Patapsco Valley State Park located steps from front door (fishing, hiking. biking). Use of the entire property over 4 acres of gardens, vineyard, orchard, decks, pavilion, etc. Flatscreen TV with hundreds of satellite channels. Summerhouse/Clubhouse in warm weather offers a woodburning fireplace.

April 2012-April 2013: Weekly (6 nights, 7 days) $1600; Additional nights @ $300, $3000 maximum monthly charge. Multiple month discounts.

April 2012- April 2013: Weekends (3 nights) : $1150. Rates are all inclusive. Extra bed: $150 for occupancy over 6.

PREPAID REBATE: $50 per week, refunded at end of stay.

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT: Visit 14 nights to 30 nights and pay the monthly rate.

ADDITIONAL FEE/REQUIREMENT

• Expense-fee of $150 above 6 for extra bed set-up. 
• Security deposit of $300 required
• Non-refundable pet fee of $200 per stay

Special Guests-

• 10% Preferred Discount Rate for returned customers in addition to any current specials