Newly Restored Waterman's Home on the Scenic Chester River Chestertown, Maryland Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 110179
Chester River view from 206 Water Street
Location: Chestertown, Maryland, USA (Hour drive from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington)
Accommodations: House - 1 year lease, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
You will want to commit to a one year lease because everything is here and Chestertown is everything you dreamed a small rural town would be. Dock your boat at the Marina next door and walk to restaurants and entertainment.
Chestertown is located on the banks of the Chester River and dates back to 1706 when it served as a thriving mid-Atlantic port of entry for the colonial movement into Maryland. Along with being a prosperous shipbuilding and trading center Chestertown became a center for government. The County's court records are the oldest in the State, dating back to the 1640s.
The community displays a grace and fluidity almost unknown in today's hurried marketplace. Farming and agriculture constitute a large portion of the economy, and during the summer months local markets brim with fresh produce at bargain prices.
Welcome visitors can follow quaint red-brick sidewalks along broad shaded streets as they roam through specialty shops, galleries, antique stores and eateries on their way to one of several exquisitely restored B&Bs in town. On fine summer weekends, evening concerts are often held around the antique fountain in the town square. The secret splendors of Chestertown, however, are the beautiful walled gardens tucked behind the alongside historic homes.
History comes to life through the annual Chestertown Tea Party, re-enacted each Memorial Day weekend. This festival celebrates events of May 23, 1774 when, on the heels of the news that the Port of Boston had been closed by the British, local residents boarded the Brigantine Geddes, which had dropped anchor in the Chester, and angrily consigned its shipment of tea to the depths of the River.
Music and drama can be found at Washington College as well as downtown at the historic Prince Theatre and nearby, at Church Hill Theatre and at the Mainstay, in Rock Hall. The Dixon furniture and antiques auction at Crumpton, about 5 miles away, is a large and famous country auction that is open on Wednesday's and includes a Mennonite restaurant and food stalls.
Recreational opportunities within the County include hiking, horseback riding and cycling along flat, winding roads leading past dozens of charming B&Bs that stud the countryside. Several excellent sporting clay ranges are also a popular attraction. Betterton beach is ideal for swimming and family picnics, while quiet coves tucked along the peninsula offer good opportunities for fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Travelers and tourists also visit Maryland's smallest county to gear up for sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing and, if only for a moment, to imbibe the charm and sophistication that have enchanted generations of earlier visitors.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- View/Location
- Water View
- Other Amenities
- Marina next door. Boat slip available for additional fee.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Bay Beaches nearby and Ocean Beaches are an hour drive.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Dec .. $2000/month with one year lease agreement required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Chester River view from 206 Water Street - Chestertown Vacation Home Rental
- 206 Water Street, Chestertown, MD USA - Chestertown Vacation Home Rental
- New Kitchen - Chestertown Vacation Home Rental
- New Bathrooms
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #110179
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