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Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees!

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees!

2024 will be our seventh year that we have invited guests to rent summer weeks at our home. We think it is a very special spot and hope you do too. Feel the stresses of your daily life melt away as you roll down the quarter mile driveway running past rich eastern shore farmland and a 210 year old sycamore tree. When you spot the big red barn and swaying willows, you know you've arrived. Come unwind in a beautifully restored stone home with all of the modern amenities on 4 acres. When you step through the front door, you will be greeted by a panoramic view of Fishing Creek through a full expanse of floor to ceiling windows. Guests will especially enjoy the evening breeze out on the screened in porch. The great room encompasses a beautiful modern kitchen, custom cherry dining island, large family style dinner table and enough comfy couch seating for your whole group.

There are 2 bedrooms and one large bathroom on the ground level. The B&O Railroad Room has a queen bed. The Chesapeake Room features one king bed and a trundle bed with two twins.

Upstairs you'll make your way to two large complete suites with full baths, walk-in closets, and doors that close to the hallway. The Captain's Quarters has a king-sized bed. The Pineapple Room has a queen size bed. Each room upstairs has a roll-away twin bed available in the walk-in closet.

For those seeking outdoor adventure, there is plenty to do near or on the water. Sunbathe, fish or crab off of the new dock. Launch one of our kayaks, paddle boards, or your own watercraft from the gently sloped boat ramp. Area boat, jet ski, or bicycle rental is available from local vendors.

Beat the heat of summer in the saltwater swimming pool nestled next to the barn, featuring a wide tanning shelf with umbrella.

Play croquet, cornhole, or your favorite outdoor activity on the large open field in the side yard. Rainy days are not a problem. Some guests will choose to play pool, ping pong, air hockey, or darts in the expansive game room in the lower level of the barn, while others will choose a book, board game, puzzle or video from our collection for all ages.

Cook out on our gas grill, sip on a drink, then gather around the fire pit for an evening of smore's, star gazing, and storytelling. Firewood supplied.

Many of our guests venture off property to enjoy a uniquely Cambridge experience such as a visit to the Hyatt Cambridge Resort, the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, The Underground Railroad Museum honoring Cambridge native, Harriet Tubman, or tasting freshly caught crab, oysters and fish in the restaurants in town, or sipping a RAR micro-brew on Race Street.

As our guests, you will have total use of the property. We often use the summer months to travel and see family. When not away, we will be inhabiting the barn loft apartment. During that time we will keep as invisible as possible during your stay, unless you wish to chat, in which case we are happy to share our story and listen to yours!

Property manager

Rob and Gretchen Dejter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

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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 not allowed

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 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, 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

Peaceful Multi generational Waterfront Retreat w/Pool
Waterfront Retreat w/Pool One Week Left this Summer 10% off

About the neighborhood

Map
Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 11 min drive
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Long Wharf Park - 13 min drive
  • Dorchester County Visitors Center - 13 min drive
  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 14 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Bitta Bull BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Portside Seafood Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center, Richardson Maritime Museum, and Ruark Boatworks. Bay Country Shop and Long Wharf Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Multi-Generational Waterfront Retreat with Pool. No cleaning fees! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Octavia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Family Vacation Ever
The photos of this property do not tell the whole story. This home is incredible!!!! When we arrived, the house was clean, clearly labeled, well stocked, and has super responsive owners. The property has everything!!! Luxurious and comfortable furnishings, beautiful touches throughout, a dock for fishing and watching sunsets, striking wildlife, a perfect pool setup and a terrific game room. We had kids aged 18 to 3, and everyone had a blast!!!!! This place is a hit with young people and those who are a bit more mature. This vacation was the best family vacation I’ve ever had!!!! Some highlights: painting rocks for the garden (supplies are provided) kayaks and paddle boards, a bald eagle is resident nearby, the enclosed sun porch was perfect for watching a storm roll in, and we roasted marshmallows over the fire pit. I’m so happy we decided to stay here. Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Our family enjoyed our stay here. The owners were amazing and the property and home were beautiful. There was something for everyone to do. The screened in porch was a huge bonus too. I highly recommend booking this house for your next vacation. Absolutely great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Week!
From start to finish, this vacation was wonderful. Gretchen and Rob thought of everything when renting out their home. From games, pool, kayaking, paddle board and fishing, the week went by quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
exceeded expectations
great hosts. house has everything u need and more. private secluded location. perfect place for alone time. or family time. would return again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vacation house, wonderful week!
My family of 5 and a grandparent had a wonderful week at this property. The hosts are very responsive to any issues while maintaining privacy. The house is large, spacious, comfortable, and decorated very tastefully. The pool is an amazing amenity as is the waterfront location and kayaks. We enjoyed exploring Cambridge during our stay too. I can’t say enough good things about our week away and would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The property was amazing...literally had every detail and item you could ask for. We really enjoyed relaxing and playing equally. Highly suggest this property for all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and location
The pool was great with the tanning ledge and umbrellas. There was no refrigerator in the game room that led to a very full fridge in the house. The dock and launch ramp were first class. Crabbing and fishing off the dock is not good but if you bring your own boat perch are a short trip away. Enjoyed the stay and the owners were very pleasant! We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week!
It is a beautiful property, everything in the listing was just as advertised. You really did not have to bring anything other than pool towels and bug spray. Space was comfortable and well maintained. Our 10 and six year old were very happy with the pool and game room and was relaxing for all the adults as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
This house was perfect for our group. There was plenty of room to spread out and lots of activities for the 14 ,10 and 8 year olds. The house and ‘barn’ gamer room were well stocked and very clean. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Best Vacation Ever!"
We have rented other places on the East Coast, and have become accustomed to houses that provide renters with most everything they need. At Sailors' Retreat, however, there is so much more! Lots of games for inside and outside, a pool with toys, paddle boards, kayaks, a paddle boat, beach toys, a fire pit with plenty of wood, a wonderful barn with a pool table, a ping pong table, workout equipment and much more. Everything inside and outside is well labelled, with instructions when needed. Rob and Gretchen have thought of everything! They are so welcoming and such great hosts. All together, it was quite a wonderful week, as evidenced with the title of this review -- a direct quote from our five grandchildren!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leisa M., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness
Sailors Retreat is delightful
This property has something for everyone. It by far exceeded our expectations. The pool is perfect for families with small children. The owners had special touches that made it feel like home. Lots of space with plenty of activities. Loved the paddle boards. We spotted a bald eagle and a great heron along with some baby rays in the cove. Loved every minute of our time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pattie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The house is great, owners very responsive. There was no activity on water, which some may like but we enjoy watching boats and other water craft. Was told hot tub not available for guests but listed as amenity. The oven took a very long time to heat due to propane, there are so many signs for instruction in the house, would have expected there be instruction on this as well. Overall really enjoyed the property; pool, kayaks and game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway!
The house is beautiful and just as advertised! They think of everything you would need for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Katherine B., Redwood City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Quiet Retreat
The house is well-appointed, and there are plenty of games in the barn. The birdwatching out back is excellent, and lightning bugs dazzle at night. The beds are very comfortable. There is easy access to top-notch supermarkets and restaurants jin nearby Cambridge, and Emily’s Produce offers fresh farm produce and family fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
Rob and Gretchen were amazing. This was perfect for 12 of us to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary. Three generations, and everybody had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for relaxing and family fun
We loved our time spent at the Sailor’s retreat. We traveled with our two daughters and my parents. We set my parents up downstairs so they wouldn’t have to use the stairs and had their own bathroom. Our two daughters shared the pineapple room, and my teenage daughter said the rollaway bed with memory foam mattress was super comfortable. The house was very clean and had everything we required for our stay, plus several additional family friendly activities. We loved the pool and the game barn, and we took the kayaks out twice. We all had fun painting rocks to add to the rock collection. There was so much to enjoy that we could have stayed much longer and never gotten bored! Our favorite place to go was Emily’s Produce which was only a few minutes away and had delicious food and cute goats to feed. We also toured the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad museum, which we highly recommend. Also, we had the best ice cream in nearby Oxford at a place called Scottish Highland creamery. They also have ice cream containers to go from that creamery at Emily’s Produce. The only minor issue was that my husband had trouble connecting to work with WiFi. It was a vacation, and we were there to unplug, so he made it work for the short time he needed to be on. Overall, it was a wonderful vacation, and we hope to come back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful get-a-way.
Beautiful property. Everything on premises to make a very enjoyable vacation for all ages. Never have to leave unless you forgot something and need to go to Walmart.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazingly beautiful, peaceful property!!
This property is an absolute gem! We had an amazing time during our stay. The property and all of it's amenities were perfect. We enjoyed time by the water, at the pool, playing games in the barn and late evenings inside as a group. It was big enough that people could enjoy time alone and also for all of us to gather easily together in the primary space downstairs. The owners are very welcoming from the very start of the reservation process. All of our questions were answered leading up to the trip and everything was already cared for from the welcome cookies to the well stocked kitchen to book library to games and outdoor gear. Absolutely perfect!! Already looking for dates for next summer. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back Again
Our family of nine stayed at Sailors Retreat last year and liked it so much we went back again this year. The house hadn't changed and everything we loved about it before we still loved. This is a great place for a family vacation spending time at the pool and on the dock fishing. The owners Rob and Gretchen couldn't be nicer. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Millie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our peaceful getaway
The property was beautiful. So peaceful and relaxing. The kids enjoyed the pool and game room in the barn. All was great. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again. Loved watching the herons and eagles over the water. Just so serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
Beautifully maintained home In a picture perfect location! Gretchen and Rob thought of everything a family could need on vacation! So happy to finally be back at Sailors Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Beautiful house, great property, accommodating owners, wonderful extended family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
We had a great week at the Sailor’s Retreat. The house was extremely clean and well maintained. My husband and I agreed that it was the cleanest place we have ever stayed! The owners had it stocked with anything you could need and more! Our family loved the game room, fishing, and fire pit. Our son enjoyed looking at all the custom painted rocks and adding his own to the fun collection. It was a great getaway for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eastern Shore memories
The house was everything as advertised. A great room where we hung out played games and cooked. Right on a large creek with a pier that we could fish off. Our grandkids ages 4, 8, and 12 loved the pool and the games in the barn. We had 2 days of rain but with so much space and so many games to play we were never bored. This was the seventh time that we rented a summer home and this was the best one so far. Can't recommend this house enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

adrienne r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house we've rented!
We are a group of close friends that rents a house each summer for a week. Sailors Retreat is our official favorite house! The house feels updated and luxurious. The beds were comfortable and felt like a hotel. We really enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards- the area is gorgeous and the water was easy to navigate. The pool was a daily favorite- we were there in July and the pool temperature was nice and warm. We also enjoyed biking in the area. Due to covid we didnt leave the property almost at all but we didn't need to- all of us 6 adults and five kids had a great time and were never bored. You can tell this is a family that owns the house- it felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020