Croom Home for Rent

Croom, a neighborhood in Brandywine, features homes built between the 1980s and early 2000s, with common styles including Split levels, Colonial Revivals, and New Traditional houses. Properties often span 5 acres, with some exceeding 20 acres, and many are used as horse farms. The area is known for its extensive hiking trails, particularly along the Patuxent River’s Jug Bay, where visitors can explore wetlands, pine groves, and a butterfly garden. The Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary offers fishing docks and a 40-foot observation deck, while the Patuxent Riverkeeper Waterfront Visitors Center provides kayak and canoe launches. Horse enthusiasts can enjoy events at the Prince George's Equestrian Center and Show Place Arena. Shopping and dining options are limited, with locals frequenting the Marlboro Crossing shopping center and Weis Markets. Dining spots include Mrs. K's Motel and Restaurant and Two Lions, known for its flatbread pizza and wine flights. Historical sites in Croom include St. Thomas’ Parish, the Columbia Air Center monument, and Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park, which offers insights into the area’s Native American and Colonial history. Croom is 25 miles from D.C. and 42 miles from Baltimore, with free shuttle services to Upper Marlboro. Joint Base Andrews and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center are nearby, providing employment and healthcare services.