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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fishing
Game room
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16435 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks

Beautiful Private Retreat with Pool located on Covey Creek

The Bird's Nest on Covey Creek is a comfortable and well-appointed 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath high-end waterfront rental with lots of amenities. The expansive lawn offers broad water views of the Chesapeake Bay. Conveniently located within 15-minutes of all the conveniences of downtown Cambridge. If you care to venture out to shop or enjoy an occasional round of golf or a day at the spa, the Hyatt Regency is a short drive.

The Bird's Nest is a true family retreat. There are lots of water toys to enjoy poolside and several kayaks to venture out into the Creek. There are multiple living areas for family and friends to gather, a cozy billiards room with pool table, as well as quiet spaces to escape. You and your guests will enjoy hanging out on the waterfront or gathering around the pool. There is a large stone patio for outdoor dining and watching the sunset. The gourmet kitchen is well stocked and is the perfect place to prepare your daily creations.

PROPERTY FEATURES:

Waterfront: Covey Creek
Dock: A private pier with 1-2ft MLW.
Water Toys: 2 kayaks are available for guest use. To ensure proper life jacket sizing, please bring your own or we can recommend a local rental agency.
Pool: Swimming pools are open from May 15 - October 15. Be sure to bring your own pool towels.
Fireplaces: 2 gas.
Pet Friendly: This is a pet friendly rental.
WiFi: Please note that the rural nature of the area may limit data access. Some of our properties can experience slow internet speeds.

BED SIZES:

King - 1 / Single Bed - Twin Sized - 2 / King - 1 / Queen - 1 / Queen - 1 / Queen - 1 / Double Bed - 1 / Single Bed - Twin Sized - 2 /

Property manager

Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4680 sq ft (435 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Great Marsh Park - 24 min drive - 19.1 km
  • St. Michaels Winery - 57 min drive - 59.6 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪University Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Cambridge vacation home is located on the waterfront, 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Spocott Windmill, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks. Bay Country Shop and Ragged Island are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house beautiful location
Beautiful house beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Fantastic house and property that exceeded our expectations. Perfect for a Thanksgiving holiday with extended family. Rooms were much bigger than they seemed in the photos and there was plenty of space for six adults, four kids and a dog. The property felt secluded and the views and the location, which was right on the bay, couldn't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Serena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall nice time
The house offered everything stated and we had a lovely time. I would note the master bedroom does not have curtains or a door so it connects right through the bathroom to the double bed room. There were also some minor upkeep issues such as loose outdoor siding and the pool gate was a bit broken. The team is extremely responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devora L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We had a fabulous time at this property! House was clean and super organized. Had everything the listing indicated that it would. Host was very responsive. We were an extended family of 15 people ranging from ages 20 months to 70 years old. House was great for that. Along with pool and lake activities, house had tons of board games, lego and puzzles for our house. Would definitely stay here again soon. Only challenges - pool table was broken so we couldn't use it and there were no shades in the master bedroom - gave this feedback to property managers and they were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

DonnaCraig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fly problem
This is a lovely venue which needs some TLC. The lid on the toilet of the powder room was broken and the upstairs fire alarm needs a new battery. However, more importantly, there is severe leaking of the door walls on the Bay side when it rains. We used towels and even buckets to catch the water. The kitchen door wall is especially bad. I took pictures if you need them. The fly problem is very annoying as it appears they are breeding within the house itself. We noticed almost no flies outside but had MANY indoors no matter how many we killed. In spite of the negatives we all thought the house was very spacious and suited our needs perfectly. The view is beautiful, the area serene and the pool and kayaks were splendid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location
Very well equipped home at a beautiful location overlooking the water. The pool was a real treat for the kids in our group. The property manager was in regular communication and quickly dealt with one item that needed attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

elena v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Overall, we had a very nice vacation. The house definitely needs some TLC. I spent the first 2 days taking pictures of things that were damaged or broken prior to my visit. I did forward to the management company, and they were quick to respond. The reviews stating flies and bugs are true, we had both, but I believe it is due to being on the water. The Cambridge area is very nice and we found some great places to eat. The pool and pool area were kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing week in a beautiful house!
Our family of 14 ranging from 2 months old to 74 years old had the best week staying in this house. We spent so much time playing in the pool, fishing and catching crabs off the dock and playing billiards inside (I’m not sure the billiards table was ever unoccupied). A few of the older kids and adults enjoyed the kayaks too. We loved drinking our morning coffee on the back patio overlooking the water and were awestruck by the beauty of the sunset each night. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed! We had brought extras of kitchen essentials, but didn’t need to. The labels in the kitchen were very helpful too. Early in the week we asked management to remove the vacuum from the pool bc it was getting in the way of the kids swimming, but we regretted having them take it out bc it then got a little dirty towards the end of the week. So I recommend just leaving the vacuum alone and letting it do its job. The bedrooms were great! Everyone was very comfortable. The management team was super responsive and helpful. Our family looks forward to staying here again in the future. Thank you, again, for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you could possibly need.
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went too fast
Beautiful surroundings. Loved kayaking. Beautiful views. Easy to swim in bay. Fun pool. So many games at the house. Grill. We could have stayed another week! Perfect relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, quiet, and family friendly.
Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samir M., New Jersey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sereneity and Solitude
This is a wonderful home to visit with friends and family. The property is in a very quiet and somewhat remote area of the lovely town of Cambridge MD. Great place at a time when you want to have a safe vacation. The property and facilities were exactly as described. We were a large family of 14 and had an absolutely wonderful time. We will cherish our memories at the The Birds Nest.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebecca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Big home on water - needs updating
We enjoyed our stay. The house is big and being on the water was great! The views are awesome! But It is time for updates to be made throughout the home. It feels tired and it would be nice to play pool without worrying that billiards will fall through the pockets and land on toes. We expected more for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

alessandra b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birds nest
Lovely location on bay. Perfect family remote getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt Like Home -- A Really Nice Home
It really feels like you are visiting friends or family and staying at their home, not like a rental property that gets treated roughly. Beautiful view across the Bay to the Western Shore. Sadly it was a bit too chilly to enjoy the kayaks or the in-ground pool in mid-October. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, utensils, and appliances. Comfy furniture and beds. Plenty of space to spread out, even for larger parties. Satellite Internet worked well. Driving out from Cambridge, mobile service goes from LTE, to 3G, to 1X, with no service in a couple locations. Mobile service is good at the house. Rated check-in at four stars because I didn't know how check-in info would be provided until less than an hour before check-in. The listing didn't say -- go to an office, get a code, something else -- and calls to various phone numbers weren't answered. VRBO customer support was finally able to put me in touch with someone from the property management company, who told me that I would receive e-mail right around check-in time with the door code. From another call with the property management company, it sounds like there were some miscommunications between the company and VRBO as this was a new listing on VRBO. It worked out, but it was quite stressful until I knew we could get in to the property. Would definitely stay at the property again, especially during warmer weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting!
We had a wonderful stay! The kids had a great time in the pool and we all loved our daily outings in the provided kayaks. There are beautiful views from the main living area, the master suite and many of the other bedrooms. The bedrooms are very nicely done. One thing to note is that the master suite includes a room with a king bed that is connected to the master bathroom and open to a guest room with 2 twin beds (no doors between these 2 spaces).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020