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Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

Stunning view overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, and a quick 5 minute stroll to scenic Betterton Beach! This historic waterfront home offers everything you need for a relaxing vacation or family reunion.

Sit on the expansive porch with a cup of coffee and wait for eagle and osprey sightings, or just watch the ever-changing play of light and clouds as ships make their way up the Bay.

Cook meals in the fully appointed kitchen and enjoy family time in the adjacent dining room. Start a ballgame, set up a wading pool, or have a BBQ in the spacious backyard. The house can easily accommodate up to 9 adults and is equipped with fiber-optic wireless internet.

With this lovely old house on Bayside Boulevard as your home base, you'll be at the heart of Betterton, the "Jewel of the Chesapeake." Swim and sun at the beach, with its new bathhouse and outdoor shower. Take the kayak into the water, or take the kids up Main Street to enjoy the recently installed playground, with a splash pad.

Nearby towns of Chestertown, Galena, and Rock Hall offer great dining options, coffee shops, antique shopping, art galleries, and coastal culture. From Rock Hall you can charter a fishing boat, explore the Bay by sailboat, or pick up some steamed crabs to bring back and tuck into!

In the early 1900’s Buena Vista was a boarding house, where passengers who arrived on the ferry from Baltimore could stay while they vacationed in Betterton. She’s an old and creaky girl - over 100 years old, after all - but she's still gracious and comfortable, and ready to welcome you home!

NOTE: Buena Vista is a work in progress. We've updated the electrical system, and installed new AC/heat pumps upstairs and down, as well as a new washer and dryer. Carpeting has been replaced on the stairs and upstairs foyer and hall. In May '22 we remodeled the upstairs bathroom, adding a shower. We also added a half-bath to the Captain's Room. May '23 we stripped wallpaper and freshly painted two more bedrooms upstairs as well as the stairwell and upstairs hall. April '24 we installed a new refrigerator and dishwasher.

There is still old wallpaper in most rooms downstairs, and in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Much of it will eventually come down, but all living areas and bedrooms are comfortable and ready for you to enjoy.

Buena Vista is a grand old home and will provide you with plenty of room, quick and easy access to the beach, and of course that incomparable view!



Property manager

Bob and Debbie

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Owners must give prior approval. May allow 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that our house overlooks the Bay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Betterton, MD

What's nearby

  • Betterton Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Washington College - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Mount Harmon Plantation - 41 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Elk Neck State Park - 79 min drive - 80.1 km
  • Ripken Stadium - 82 min drive - 93.6 km

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 64 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marzellas by the Bay - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Barbara's on the Bay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Molly Mason's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stoltzfus Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪K-B Market and Kitchen School - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach located?

This family-friendly Betterton vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Betterton Historic District and Betterton Beach. Betterton Community Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betterton in September
The house was very comfortable and suited us perfectly. We loved sitting on the porch drinking our coffee in the morning watching the ever-changing water views and eagles flying overhead. The house was also very close to the beach and at this time of the year, we often had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house had the most amazing views and was clean and tidy. It was perfect for us and the dogs. The yard was clean and mowed and provided plenty of room for frisbee play which is part of my german shepherd's job. The kitchen was very adequate for our needs! As expected, the upstairs bedrooms were "historic" and the staircase was steep also "historic". The showers were perfect. We had a great visit and would love to come back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pequea group
It was a great getaway for our church group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends getaway
Home was a fantastic location for our friends Weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend at Buena Vista
This was our second stay here. The property is well appointed for a relaxing stay with 5-star views! Lots of room for family to spread out and relax, and the kitchen has everything you need to make delicious meals. Betterton is extra relaxing with its beautiful views and quiet stillness. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betterton Visit
Buena Vista was well equipped and super relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milton I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
we enjoyed our stay the weekend of July 4, the view of the bay is beautiful,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Everything was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Enjoyed our stay! This property worked out so well for our family of five! We loved the view, the cleanliness of the property, and how well the house was stocked! We would love to return again with family, our adult kids absolutely had a wonderful time and so did we! We like that it was so close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

theresa p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Wonderful property.owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betterton
Enjoyed the stay along the quiet and beautiful view of the bay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront wonderful
This is an amazing place. Truly magical and the hosts were fantastic. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly rental on the east side of Chesapeake Bay
This is a beautiful well appointed old school and pet friendly 5 bedroom home with an exquisite view of the Chesapeake Bay and a short walk to a public beach. The owners are welcoming and stay discreetly in touch. It is a wonderful spot for a family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
It was so much fun to visit that area, the house is beautiful, well kept, and set up. Thank you Don
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephen E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
As noted in listing, some updating still being done, but overall quiet location, clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband was working out of town so we stayed with him at Buena Vista while he was working closew
We had the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the front of the house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Betterton beach
We with our friends spent a few days at Betterton beach on the Buena Vista property, and everyone enjoyed our stay even though we had lots of rain! We took three couples along with us and they enjoyed their stay also! Very cozy and clean was the property ! Yes the property was what we expected, and we were very pleased! Judy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Heaven
The views from this property are breathtaking. The house is comfortable and charming. Debbie was responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True relaxation.
Exactly what I was hoping for. Easy to get to, fully stocked kitchen and plenty of space for a few introverted friend to share company without sharing a super small place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better in Betterton!!!
This property provided EVERYTHING we needed for an amazing Girls Getaway Weekend! Our hosts were so helpful and gracious I cannot begin to describe all they did for us. This home is comfy, clean, and so full of charm with the most gorgeous views. We all agreed that everything is Better in Betterton!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Margaret B., Milford, DE

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Away
Stayed at the home while attending a family reunion in Galena. Plenty of room for all of us. Well appointed quarters and artistic touches everywhere. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. The lock box was a little tricky to return the key.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a great location!
We had a wonderful stay at Buena Vista! Debbie was so responsive with answering all my questions as we were getting ready. The house is so well stocked with every amenity. It has such charm! For being such an old house, everything was comfortable - the dual zone AC worked great! We absolutely loved the location. The views of the bay were beautiful, and we loved sitting on the porch to enjoy them. The walk to the beach was very easy, even for the little ones and our carts full of stuff. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gorgeous retreat
The house was well stocked which made it very easy to travel. They really have everything in the kitchen. The sunsets were a highlight. There was only one TV which we liked bc it promoted family time. We were a group of 3 adults with 3 teenage sons and it accomodated nicely. The communication with the owner was impressive. Highly recommend this peaceful retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good view from the porch if your into birds and boats.
Wow 🤩 we had a great time! 10/10 walkable score here with our dog and kids. The town has ample play areas for kids and a quiet easy going attitude. The beach is close by and a short walk. Easy to get to from Delco Pa area. The house is a classic style beach house with up dated air conditioning and amenities. We felt right at home as soon as we arrived until we left. This is the place for families of all kinds to relax and enjoy life for bit. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
This home is located close enough to get to multiple locations but far away enough to be able to detach from the world. As the listing stated it is currently being updated. There were no major issues, just outdated. Still absolutely loved the home and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022