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

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

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

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Smith Island cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Marykim Lambert

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • 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
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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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

Pets not 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 that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage Cottage
IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage Smith Island

About the area

Map
Smith Island, MD

What's nearby

  • Terrapin Sand Point - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is IDLE HOUR, a tranquil 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage WITH DOCK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Terrapin Sand Point and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Smith Island.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The house is great, so clean and well-equipped and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Kim delivered delicious crabs right to the dinner table! We enjoyed riding the bikes around the island. Smith Island Bakery is only a few doors down!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith Island with friends.
Wonderful relaxing three days. Marykim terrific in assisting us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fishing vrbo
Kim and Mickey made us feel very welcomed and the waterfront home was immaculate with a well equipped kitchen and beautiful flowers! We had a wonderful visit! Thanks again. Julie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idle Hour
The Idle Hour is a wonderful beach house to stay. The property managers have done an incredible job with every detail and it is just Incredibly clean. We loved riding bikes around the property, eating local fare and exploring the extensive water trail system by kayak. What a great place to unplug and enjoy quiet island life! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022