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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach

FALL SPECIAL BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET A 1 BUSHEL OF CRABS FREE

From the hosts that have maintained a five star ratings on our cottage vacation rental, we would like to invite you to enjoy a special vacation in our four bedroom 3 full bath luxury estate home in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay.

The house has just undergone a complete remodeling and redecorating and boasts two indoor fireplaces and one outdoor fireplace with scenic views of the Choptank River from every room in the house. .
* The 20 x 40 river room offers expansive views of the river along with a big screen TV. Our gourmet kitchen will offer chefs everything your heart desires in preparing a meal. There are speakers throughout the downstairs with separate volume controls in all rooms so that guests can adjust the volume to their liking. Our 800 square foot patio located off the kitchen offers more panoramic views of the river and an outdoor fireplace perfect for s'mores or late night family storytelling. If steamed crabs is on the menu we can arrange for crabs to be delivered to the dock and from there to your professional steaming pot!

If your vacation week is timed near a full moon enjoy a beach bonfire at the waters edge as the moon rises before you and projects a moonbeam.
Upstairs balconies allow for private sunbathing.
For those that like to hit the road for an early morning jog or bike ride; the location offers a safe and quiet area due to our location at the end of a point of land.
The house will accommodate up to twelve guests. If more space is needed guests can enjoy another bedroom, living room, 1 and ½ baths and full kitchen available in our cottage.
*see property 2779616 for cottage info and rates.

Property manager

Cindy and Dave Ferguson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3699 sq ft (344 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Contact facilities manager xxx-xxx-xxxx for info
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

My Chesapeake Retreat Cambridge Maryland
My Chesapeake Retreat Cambridge, Maryland Cambridge
My Chesapeake Retreat Cambridge, Maryland Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dorchester County Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Great Marsh Park - 15 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 17 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Bitta Bull BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Portside Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cambridge vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spocott Windmill, Great Marsh Park, and Richardson Maritime Museum. Brannock Maritime Museum and Christ Episcopal Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Amazing Waterfront Retreat On The Chesapeake Bay Private Pool Private Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ironman visit
We stayed for 3 days. It is a lovely property, well situated on the Chesapeake Bay. It had everything we needed. The pool was wonderful for the kids. We had a lovely weekend and our son participated in the Iron Man contest nearby. Thank you for sharing your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MYUNG IN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are love this place. It's perfect for my family vacation
This place so nice to relax. Large space quite and beautiful water view in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Beautiful home and property. My family enjoyed the stay. Pool area very nice along with a substantial yard. Wifi worked great which was nice because we had to do some work while we were there. House was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Vacation on the Chapank River!
Beautiful property overlooking the Chapank River with boat access to Downtown Cambridge and Oxford for restaurants, ice cream and cruising. Dave and Cindy were perfect hosts, and were there for anything you need. The pool was great for the kids and relaxation, while looking out over the river.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bashkim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation time with family and landscapers
We have enjoyed our stay at the property, everything was very nice and spacious away from everything, just the way we wanted. Our only issue was the landscaping work being done for 2 days of our stay, my son has allergies on cut grass and he ended up staying indoor for the most of those days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing stay
My husband and I, plus our daughters (age 8 and 11) enjoyed this home on our week long vacation. It was a perfect set up on the water. We loved swimming in the pool, fishing off the pier, and bbqing outside. The house was clean and had everything we needed to cook wonderful meals and make wonderful memories. The owners were lovely and helpful throughout our stay. We would highly recommend this property, You will love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Priya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
The property was a perfect getaway for our mixed age group. There were activities for everyone to enjoy. The hosts were fabulous and even surprised my husband with a bottle of champagne for his birthday! They gave popsicles to the kids while we played in the pool and were available to answer any questions we had. We truly enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

martin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful retreat
the location on the bay was peaceful and the 25 acres was great for roaming and for our border collie to play. The salt water pool was a huge plus especially this summer. Dave and Cyndie were kind and very helpful. Everyone enjoyed the stay. Inside temperature perfect, and that was no small thing this year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great vacation getawat
Our extended family, one grandfather, two sets of parents and 7 total kids, had a great week at this house. The house is spacious and very well equipped. We also rented the cottage that is right next door so we didn't have to squeeze in too tightly. We enjoyed the pool for swimming, the open fields for playing games, and the beach for playing in the sand. Dave and Cindy were great hosts. If you are headed to this region of the country, I would certainly recommend their house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Perfect place to reconnect with family
We had the best Labor Day weekend getaway! 7 adults, 7 children (24 to 4 months!) and 1 dog were all well accommodated here. Sleeping arrangements were perfect and never an issue with bathrooms. This location offers a great place to relax and have fun. We were in the pool, out in the kayaks, crabbing with the pots provided by Dave, hunting for sea glass and fishing on the pier! Oh, forgot the evening of smores! We were so content playing games and hanging out we never explored the game room available. Next time! The kitchen was very well stocked and made meal prep and clean up easy for this group. Hate to tell everyone how great it is and how accommodating Dave and Cindy are because then it will be hard to book it in the future. Need someplace to take the family away from it all but still close enough to run out for milk or pick up crabs? This is your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property Maintained by Lovely Hosts
The large, well-appointed house has spectacular views of the Choptank. The house comes with everything vacationers could need: the bedrooms are quite comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked -- including a large selection of spices, and there are tons of towels, which you'll need for all of the water activities. Our kids loved playing in the swimming pool and we all enjoyed using the available kayaks. Anyone bringing their own boating equipment will find a small beach from where SUPs, kayaks and sailboats are easily launched. We also rented the cottage, which has a large bedroom and living room as well as a small kitchen and 1 1/2 baths. For those who still need to work, the WIFI works well and easily. Property owners Cindy and Dave live a stone's throw away and are warm, helpful, and responsive. When we had occasional maintenance issues, Dave was right on it. Cindy offered helpful advice where to find local grocery and seafood stores and where we could rent a power boat. This is the perfect place to unwind by sitting on the back patio, grilling dinner, walking across the wide, green lawn and down the dock, all the while taking in the magnificent view. Our entire group loved our stay here and looks forward to coming back.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Amazing location, but less privacy than we expected
The property is situated on the Choptank River near Cambridge. It had a dock as advertised and a mini-beach. The house was decent-sized and was comfortable for 4 of us. Up to 8 people would probably be fine. The kitchen had lots of equipment, beat up but usable. The main selling point was the view. It's pretty good. And there were eagles and an osprey in the back yard, which was nice. The sunrise was great. Our dog was happy chasing squirrels, so there's that. We had 4 problems: 1. Safety. In this era of covid it was important to us that we adhere to public health guidelines. We are two couples, long-term friends in our 60s and we all got tested before the trip so we could act normal together. It bothered us when the owners showed up without masks and when they would just stop by at other times. They were friendly and thought they were not contagious because they'd had COVID several months earlier, but we were uncomfortable. 2. Privacy. They were on the property. We wanted privacy and chose this because of the land surrounding it. Instead of being off property, the owners shifted from the main building to an adjacent pool house, making it uncomfortable for us to use the pool or game room that was supposed to be above the pool house, or sleep with blinds open. They scheduled noisy and disruptive tree-cutting and lawn mowing while we were there. Some of us were cyberworking but it was often noisy. 3. Things that were advertised or implied were bogus. They had a "fitness center/exercise machine" listed, which was an old-stair stepper in their garage. It wasn't usable. There were attractive balconies listed and shown in the pictures. But the flooring and railings were suspect and the doors to the balcony were cable-tied shut as was a downstairs door going out to the lawn. They agreed to let us cut the ties to get a breeze, but we shouldn't have to have had to do that. And we were looking forward to the balconies overlooking the water. 4. Lastly, it's twelve hundred freaking dollars a night. For that, we expected real privacy, no loud intrusive maintenance work, and better facilities. This would have been a good deal for 700, 800 bucks. Not for this. It worked for us because we had specific needs, but buyer beware. In our opinion, that price point implies luxury and an attention to details for the guests' experience and comfort. And privacy. We thought we were renting a property, but we really weren't.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Family Compound
The original home is unique and gorgeous and the additions, the sunroom facing sunrises and the lodge style master chef kitchen gave us plenty of room to spread out. The large lawn and driveway gave us plenty of areas to walk the dogs and the beach was a daily swim spot for the dogs. The pool was one of the nicest we have had yet. We love the places with nice pools facing the boats out on the water. We will be back again for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Beautiful location to relax with friends. And the view was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Week of July 2024
We (family party of 10) had an amazing time at Dave and Cindy's House! The house and property were beautifully maintained and well kept. The Kitchen was fully stocked with any appliance or cutting board you could imagine. During the heat wave of our weeks stay, the saltwater pool was our best friend. We also enjoyed walks on the extensive grounds, fishing off of the dock, kayaking, and hiking in the area. Local stores are close as well as downtown Cambridge with amazing restaurants that we visited. Dave and Cindy are gracious and accommodating hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D., York, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Week
The home and property were as shown on the VRBO site. Everything was in good working order and we had no challenges during our week. The host was readily available and checked in occasionally to make sure all was well. Great area and much less congested with tourists than some other Maryland sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place!
I went with 6 of my family members for the Ironman and we had a great time. Great communication with the property owners and we loved getting to pet Lucky (the cat) who wandered around. The house (mostly the stairwell and upstairs where the bedrooms were) does smell of cigarette smoke, so if you're extra sensitive to smells you would probably want somewhere else, but it wasn't super strong and we adjusted. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious. The views of the river for the sunrise was amazing too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
We had a wonderful time enjoying all that the property had to offer. Everyone enjoyed being in the pool, exploring along the river’s edge, fishing off the dock, and kayaking in the river. The kids loved searching for and observing the wildlife around the property. We also had some wonderful meals that we prepared in the well stocked kitchen. The owners were very accommodating to our needs and were helpful with suggestions for places to go or see. They were even able to arrange a fishing charter for us. We had a great experience and would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B., Milton, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
We rented both the home and the cottage for our family weekend in the Chesapeake Bay area. Cindy and Dave were wonderful to work with in answering questions before and during our stay. The grandkids and Pappy fished from the dock every day. They swam in the pool and enjoyed the game room above the garage daily as well. This place has everything you need for a beautiful vacation and plenty of space for your families to "Make Memories" as ours did last weekend! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Pictures don’t do justice for this house. Have to see it for yourself!
What an amazing time we had at this beautiful place. We spent the days swimming and fishing and nights talking and laughing by the fireplace making s’mores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Cherry Valley, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HIGHLY RECOMMNED It's hard to pack all the wonderful things about this property in a few paragraphs
We arrived and met Dave and Cindy who were getting ready for our arrival. Both were extremely welcoming. Cindy was very warm and gave us some figs and homemade fig butter from the fig trees on the property. Dave introduced himself as the "Director of Fun" and he did not disappoint! We were immediately impressed with the beauty and versatility of the home and the gorgeous and meticulously maintained property. It is obvious that Dave and Cindy take much pride in their home and enjoy sharing it with their guests. The house is large and well stocked. The downstairs has a large kitchen and lounge area with TV, a large dining room, a very large enclosed riverside living room that is so large it actually has two separate seating areas. There is a 4th whole other separate sitting room that has the pull out couch if needed. This expanse of space allowed all 11 of us to spread out and do what we enjoyed without being in each others way, including setting up two separate remote work areas. The formal bedrooms are upstairs and are very good sized. The two riverside bedrooms have doors that open out to a beautiful 2nd floor balcony that overlooks the River. A wonderful place to watch the sunrise and drink your coffee in the morning, or sit and have a chat with your loved ones. The whole riverside of the house has lots of wonderful natural light and river views. We spent a lot of our time on the stone patio off the kitchen, which is also riverside, to eat, talk, do projects with the kids, or enjoy the fireplace at night. The inground pool was perfectly maintained and never felt chemical-y or uncomfortable. There was lots of places in the pool area for us to sit when we weren't enjoying the pool. Dave would come out and give the kids popsicles. He became lovingly known as "Popsicle Dave" The little beach was perfect for the kids to play, go looking for rocks, shells, crabs, as well as was a good place to launch the house kayaks. Kayaking in the morning was a special type of peacefulness I've rarely experienced before. We enjoyed trying to catch fish from the dock. We did catch 2! We also loved the bird watching and exploring under the eagles nest onsite. Anything we wanted to do Dave and Cindy were so helpful with recommendations, all which blew us away-music, boating, restaurants, sights. Any questions we had, they responded promptly. Cindy and Dave were onsite, but never intrusive. We enjoyed them so much, we invited them over! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront Stay in Cambridge
We made wonderful memories with our large family in Cambridge! The property was beautiful with lots of space and million dollar views. The owners were present during our stay in their own house adjacent to the rental. There was some confusion regarding the pool house in which we were told in advance that we could choose to rent it during our stay if we wanted to. When we were there we asked to rent it and we’re told we were told that the house was not available. Overall, we would return to this house in Cambridge and the comfort and peace it offered.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brigette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Getaway!
This is a beautiful, remote location along the Chesapeake. It's a great place to get away from it all and relax. The house is beautiful, clean, and very spacious. The outdoor space and pool are wonderful for relaxing. The hosts are friendly and helpful. We brought our dog and he loved every second of it. Definitely recommend and would come here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place for families
Lots of space indoor and outdoor; kids really enjoyed the pool, the small private beach and sitting by the outdoor fireplace in the evening. Good fishing from the pier. There are lots of things to see in and near Cambridge, but we were too busy enjoying the property. Maybe next time we will check out the sites in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving get away
We spent Thanksgiving here and it was perfect. Plenty of space and beautiful view. The kitchen was well equipped. We had everything we needed. The outdoor fireplace got tons of use - perfect for a wonderful fall weekend. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020