Reviews: The Wharf at Handy's Point

Review for The Wharf at Handy's Point

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 4, 2025
LOA: 43'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Very quiet and peaceful marina. Jeff was great from assisting us into our assigned slip, to his friendliness and local knowledge of the area. We'll return.

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Review for The Wharf at Handy's Point

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 29, 2025
LOA: 42'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

The is a convenient little marina, that is brand new and modern, right off the Chesapeake bay main channel. It is a good stopover between Annapolis and the C&D canal, if you don’t want to make the full 50+ mile trip in one run. It is quiet and peaceful in a deep water cove. My only compliant is that they do not answer on VHF or on the phone. I was assigned a slip number, but none of the slips are marked, so we just docked on the T head. Hours later, we ran into someone who worked in the yard there, who indicated we weren’t in the assigned slip, but we were ok and didn’t need to move. Suggest they send transients a slip map in advance, especially if they will be docking without assistance.

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Reviewed by: Eddy Johnsen , Spiritus, on Jun 3, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pepper & Alice, the couple who operate the marina, came 25 years ago and never left. After spending two nights here, we can certainly understand why. We echo all the sentiments of James (Oct '17 review). This is the quiet, peaceful, protected, nature-respecting marina that only a few lucky souls get to experience. Thanks for the memories!

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Reviewed by: James Levens , Spectackular, on Oct 13, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

I fell in love with The Wharf the first time I walked onto its docks. Its slip holders are 90% sailboats. The marina is a well kept, no-frills affair: No tiki-bars, live bands, floating kegs, etc. For me, the lack of these 'amenities' is actually a huge plus, so it really depends on what you seek in a marina, to judge if this is the right marina for you. The waterhouse is simple, clean and functional. The slips have running water and power service. The docks are solid. The family that manages the marina is fantastic. The hired staff goes out of their way to help you. Fellow slip holders are all very friendly.
Only gripes would be no provisioning available without a car, and stock of supplies is spartan. That said, the marina manager has an encyclopedic knowledge of systems, and a huge number of local contacts should you need services beyond DIY.
So, combine great people with a well-kept facility, reasonable fees, a great very peaceful location, and ample opportunity to witness one of the finest sunsets on the Chessie, and you have The Wharf at Handy's Point. I would encourage a stop for a layover or if you are shopping for a new marina.

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