Annapolis, Maryland: The Perfect Vacation Rental (Part 2)

Welcome back!  Now, to show you what's at the top of the spiral staircase--and what the rest of "the perfect vacation rental" looks like.

As you reach the top of the spiral staircase, you find yourself
in a small room that was once the bell tower of the church.

Windows in the bell tower still contain wooden slats like those used
to cover the church bells.  The view from here is stunning!  From
this window we could see the Maryland State House plus the old
cobblestone street and buildings on Maryland Avenue.

The original brick walls and wood floor of the bell tower has
been preserved, and the owners have turned the space into
an intimate sitting room.  The room holds a counter with a
 couple of cabinets and a small sink and refrigerator.  There
are also a couple of chairs, a small table, and a television.
The ladder in this photo leads to a wooden door with access
to a tiny bit of attic space.

Like the rest of the condo, unique touches add even more character to the bell tower.
The tabletop is made of an old Annapolis storm drain cover.

There are a couple of "bats in the belfry," too.

Head back down the spiral staircase to the main stairs or the elevator to access the fourth level of the condo.

The fourth floor contains another bedroom, a bathroom, a sitting area, and a laundry room.
This space is shows off more stained glass windows, exposed brick, and old wooden beams
and arches of the church.

The sitting area contains a sofa bed and an oversized armchair
that converts to a twin bed.

I liked this chippy old lamp with the metal top hat shade.

These crosses were another beautiful and thoughtful addition to the home.

Making your way back down the stairs from the fourth floor,
you may notice a hole in the plaster wall--and something
inside the hole!

Upon closer inspection, you'll see there's no need to be alarmed.  It's only the resident
church mouse.

39 1/2 Maryland Avenue is in the middle of historic homes and buildings.  Two doors away is
a used bookstore and cafe owned by a descendant of John Adams.  Four doors away in the
other direction is a pub owned by two brothers from Kilkenny, Ireland.  The Maryland State
House and the Governor's Mansion are a block away, as is St. John's College.  The United
States Naval Academy and the shops and restaurants of Main Street are two blocks away, and
Annapolis Harbor is a mere three blocks from the condo.  This may be the perfect vacation
rental!