Incredible opportunity to own your dream beach home or vacation rental property just one hour from DC in Calvert County's private and sought-after Cove Point Beach Community, located on the Chesapeake Bay western shore, near Solomons Island, MD. This beautiful contemporary red cedar home, built in 2005, is a short drive to nearby wineries, and numerous waterfront restaurants. The PAX River Naval Air Station and museum is across the Thomas Johnson Bridge, in St. Mary's County. The house has a quiet and private end-of-street location on two lots at sea level, surrounded by mature trees. Take a short two-block walk to the mile-long, dog-friendly, sandy beach to relax, swim, fish, crab, kayak, look for shark teeth and Miocene-era fossils, and visit the Cove Point Lighthouse or the nearby cliffs. The main level great room has a cathedral ceiling with large windows on the fireplace wall. It includes the kitchen, dining, and living areas, two pantry/storage closets, a propane gas fireplace, and hardwood floors. The deck, screened porch, full bath, two carpeted bedrooms with large closets, hall coat closet, and full-size washer/dryer closet are also on the main level. The spacious primary bedroom loft has a full bath, large walk-in closet, and sitting, office, or nook area. Enjoy year-round comfort w/ceiling fans in all bedrooms, great room, and screened porch. After dining on the screened porch or the outside deck w/gas grill (connected to the main propane tank for ease of use), enjoy s'mores at the fire pit! A convenient and private outdoor hot water shower w/dressing area is a seasonal favorite after a day at the beach. This lovely home was built to meet/exceed FEMA specs and withstand all types of weather. The 7' unfinished crawl space is perfect to store your bikes and beach gear. There is ample parking near the house on the gravel driveway and off-street parking area. Nearby points of interest less than 10 minutes away include the outstanding Calvert County Marine Museum, Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center which host numerous craft and art fairs throughout the year. The Lusby Town Center shopping is also conveniently close by. Recent updates: 2023: Fresh exterior paint, main bathtub faucet, and primary bath toilet 2022: 525' deep, double-cased well with HP pump, two-2,000-gallon septic holding tanks w/alarm and email notification, dishwasher, microwave, main level bedroom ceiling fans, kitchen faucet, primary bathtub faucet 2021: New architectural shingle roof Since 2007, this beautiful property has been enjoyed for vacations and rented, as Cedar Beach Lodge, LLC, a premier vacation rental property. This is a turn-key opportunity and is available unfurnished or furnished, including a fully stocked kitchen, linens, towels, beach gear, umbrellas, chairs, floats, coolers, bikes, wagons, a fire pit, games, and more! Existing 2023 reservations (via direct booking and VRBO), may convey, along with the Cedar Beach Lodge website, developed in 2021 (additional costs TBD with the home purchase.) See the reservations calendar on the website or VRBO #168407 The seller is a licensed realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. For your peace of mind, a one-year American Home Shield Home Warranty is included. A seller credit for a Buy-down Financing Option mortgage is available with Guaranteed Rate Affinity Mortgage for you to take advantage of lower interest rates, for up to three years, and includes the ability to refinance affordably when the rates come down. Enjoy a convenient settlement online or near you with our preferred Mid-Atlantic Settlement office.