19968 Tower Hill Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Feel like you're vacationing every day in this gorgeous house in the serene woods with magnificent lake views from every room. As you step inside this 4500 sq foot house, you'll immediately fall in love with the soaring ceilings and the incredible views. The large windows allow natural light to flood in, and provide daily views of bald eagles, great blue herons, beavers, river otters, foxes, turkeys and more. Drift to sleep to the sounds of frogs and owls. Have a campfire by the lake, and enjoy the milky-way and shooting stars. The property is in fantastic shape and offers plenty of space to relax and unwind. With its spacious layout, this home is perfect for families looking for a peaceful retreat. The property features a dock for canoeing and kayaking, providing endless opportunities to explore the lake and enjoy the great outdoors. The stunning 3 acre garden offers blue-berries, wine-berries and more to eat, with moss lawns, fern fields, and soaring trees. The house features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a 2 car garage, a mud-room with large utility closets, a huge rec-room (which could be turned into a 5th bedroom), an enormous living room (that can easily accommodate 4 couches), and separate breakfast nook, family room and dining rooms that are open - so easy to be with the kids while still in the kitchen. Two-zone heating/AC, no water and sewer fees (has a private well). This rental property is situated next to 100 acres of woods, offering a perfect setting for hiking, bird watching, and exploring the local wildlife. It is a 2 minute walk to views of the best sunsets in St. Mary's County. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Patuxent Naval Air Base and only an hour and a quarter from DC, this property is ideal for those who want a house surrounded by nature, but close to the amenities and the city. Ideal for those living in Southern Maryland, or those who work remotely from DC most of the time. Water and sewer are free (private well and septic). Renter pays for electricity and gas. Garbage collection fee optional (or take trash to nearby dump). It is a wonderful house for pets, and includes a small fenced area for dogs, but an extra $100 a month rent if you have pets. No smoking in the house. RENT: $4,000/month SECURITY DEPOSIT: $4,000 ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: - $45 application fee per applicant 18 or older (nonrefundable) - Pet rent of $100/month per pet - Pet deposit of $500 AVAILABLE DATE: 08/01/26 LEASE LENGTH: 1-2 year leases accepted *Other terms, fees, and conditions may apply. SMOKING: No smoking allowed inside the unit REUSABLE TENANT SCREENING APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. You must use Pax River PM's tenant screening application. INCOME REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Gross Income Requirement (before taxes) is 2 times the rental rate of the property you would like to rent. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: A minimum Credit Score of 600 is required for ALL financially responsible applicants. An applicant with a lower credit score of 550 for (ALL financially responsible applicants) or higher MAY be considered if the applicant's gross monthly income is at least 3X the rental rate and the negative information on the credit report is not housing related. Common Reasons to be Declined but NOT ALL reasons to be declined are eviction filings, unpaid balances due to landlords, move-in date longer than 30 days out, credit score beneath the listing's requirement, insufficient or unverifiable income, unsatisfactory references, inability to pay the security deposit within 24 hours of acceptance, and recent bankruptcies. Unqualified occupants, pets, and vehicles can also be a reason for the decline. A Criminal background check will be conducted on each applicant. The criminal background check will take into account an individualized assessment of the applicant's record related to any crime committed, the specific actions that resulted from the crime, how long ago the crime occurred, and how the individual's circumstances may have changed since then. Housing Voucher applicants MUST include a signed Request for Tenancy Approval Housing Voucher Program (form HUD-52517) obtained from their Caseworker in addition to the application. Include the caseworker's contact info.