A private modern garden suite offering refined comfort and contemporary design, set within a restored historic home. Includes two bedrooms and two full baths: a serene primary suite with en suite bath, plus a flexible second bedroom with sliding wood doors that can be closed or left open as a media lounge with its own TV. Features a private walk-out entrance, new kitchen, and in-suite laundry—ideal for short or extended stays. Located in Roland Park, near Lake Roland and Cross Keys dining.
The space
Ideal for a solo traveler, couple, or small family, this private garden suite is designed for guests who value architectural integrity, comfort, and thoughtful design. The suite occupies the garden level of a late-19th-century Victorian mansion, with original stone, brick, and structural elements intentionally revealed, lending the space a distinctive character and sense of craftsmanship.
Luxury is expressed through careful detail rather than excess. The spa-like bath features electric towel warmers and refined finishes. Guests enjoy premium in-suite laundry with a Bosch washer and dryer, modern climate control, and well-integrated systems for everyday comfort. Furnishings and finishes are curated with restraint, using high-quality linens and layered textures to create a warm, refined environment. The renovation respects the original structure while introducing modern comforts.
Guests may also enjoy outdoor dining on a gracious wraparound porch, where turned columns, detailed capitals, and distinctive Queen Anne proportions reflect the craftsmanship of the era. The home’s varied massing and unique window configurations are hallmarks of high-style Victorian design. Guests also have access to a shared exterior Jacuzzi beneath a pergola, a fire pit, and multiple outdoor seating areas.
The property is located in historic Roland Park, part of a thoughtfully planned North Baltimore neighborhood laid out over 130 years ago under the influence of Frederick Law Olmsted, whose work also shaped Central Park. The surrounding area features many distinguished historic residences and landscaped streets, ideal for walking and exploration.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the garden apartment via their own entrance on West Melrose, along with private off-street parking. Entry to the unit is keyless; a unique access code will be provided prior to arrival and will remain active for the duration of your stay, allowing for easy self-guided check-in and check-out.
A side gate between the house and garage leads to a shared outdoor area behind the garage, where guests may enjoy a Jacuzzi beneath a pergola, a fire pit, and a seating area for up to five. Guests are also welcome to use the wraparound porch, accessed through the same side gate. The porch includes a comfortable round table set within the curved portion of the porch, facing West Melrose and the nearby pedestrian connection between the Bryn Mawr campus and Roland Avenue, where joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers pass by regularly. The street is not a through street, creating a calm residential setting.
Access is limited to the areas described above. Other portions of the main house are private. As this is a historic home in a residential neighborhood, guests are asked to be mindful of sound, particularly during evening hours.
Other things to note
Pet on property:
We have a six-year-old dog named Atlas who lives with us in the main house, fully separate from the garden apartment. He has a very calm, gentle temperament and is accustomed to guests. From time to time he may be seen quietly in the yard or common outdoor areas. Guests do not share indoor space with him, and any interaction is entirely optional.
Registration Details
STR-0003596
