Tippity Wichity Island is a private retreat located in a sheltered cove of the Chesapeake Bay, just a 90‑minute drive from Washington, DC. The island offers an opportunity to create a quiet summer escape surrounded by water, forest, and natural scenery, with space for relaxation, recreation, and gathering.
The Property
The island features a spacious three‑bedroom home designed to connect with the surrounding landscape. Each bedroom has direct outdoor access. Two bedrooms and a full bath occupy one side of the home, including the primary bedroom with sliding glass doors opening to a private porch and views of the St. Mary’s River. A third bedroom and additional full bath are located on the opposite side of the living area for guest privacy. The central great room provides space for living, dining, and entertaining, with a wood‑burning fireplace and large windows offering river views and access to the back porch, garden, and grounds. Multiple porches provide different vantage points, including a screened‑in gazebo porch suited to outdoor dining or shaded relaxation.
The Land and Water
The island spans just under five acres and includes a dock with boat lift, permitted riprap shoreline, a living shoreline with a small beach, a soft launch for kayaks and canoes, a scenic nature trail, and several storage structures. A heated in‑ground swimming pool sits beside the house in a private garden setting. The island sits four meters above the high‑water line and is protected from most storms. Mean low water at the dock is approximately six feet, supporting a range of sail and powerboat options.
Access and Utilities
The property includes an easement across nearby farmland for access to a dock on the mainland. The island is a five‑ to ten‑minute boat ride from St. Mary’s College and St. Mary’s City.
The Lifestyle
Located within the St. Mary’s River Sanctuary, the island offers opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation extending into the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Its setting supports private retreat living and could also serve as a corporate or nonprofit gathering space or sporting lodge. Nearby St. Mary’s City and Leonardtown provide dining, shopping, and seasonal events, including concerts and the Governor’s Cup yacht race.
