Kent Island, the bay island situated at the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, is home to a historic steamboat town called Stevensville. Stevensville is located on the island's center, south of Love Point. It's framed by the bay, several creeks, and estuaries. The community is 15 miles east of Annapolis and a 43-mile drive southeast of Baltimore. Boasting bay views, fresh seafood, and historical hot spots, Stevensville is perfect for renters looking for a unique coastal community. In the mid-19th century, the town was used as a steamboat terminal. Strolling around Stevensville today, you'll pass dozens of historic buildings from that era. Many of these long-standing sites reside in the Historic Stevensville Arts and Entertainment District, where renters can enjoy shops, eateries, and community events. There are plenty of seafood joints in Stevensville where residents delight in famous Maryland crab dishes. A local hot spot is Hemingway's, where locals can dine on fresh cuisine with stellar waterfront views. Renters looking to embrace bayside living can choose from several cozy single-family houses and affordable apartment complexes in Stevensville.