Location: Cambridge, Maryland, USA (19 Miles from Cambridge; 2 Hrs from Baltimore and Wash., DC)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 12-18)
Beautifully appointed 19th century farmhouse situated on 17 acres of pristine beauty with 2,000 feet of unspoiled shoreline located on the Chesapeake Bay of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This waterfront property is perfect for family retreats, celebrations or a relaxing getaway. Take a step-back in time and enjoy the raw, natural surroundings of this idyllic and secluded setting. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of this agricultural farm with numerous fruit trees, pond and picturesque views. You’ll find an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitats throughout the property. For the sport enthusiast, enjoy fishing, crabbing, boating, and kayaking all in your own back yard. Bring your own boat or use our jon boat to explore nearby islands and experience some of the best fishing and crabbing that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. Charter fishing and guided hunting excursions are also locally available. Explore the shoreline and coves on the property for indian artifacts, shells and sea glass. Taylors Island is bike friendly, so bring your bikes and ride to the Island Grill for lunch or just explore all the natural beauty that the island has to offer.
Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen/great room with walk-around wood-burning fireplace and wall-to-wall windows offering expansive views of the ample wildlife, sunsets and pristine Chesapeake Bay. A center island and farm table (combined easily seats 15-17) are perfect for family affairs. A wonderful screened-in patio is ideal for crab feasts and prime for entertaining with gas grill and exterior wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy an evening relaxing, roasting marshmallows and making smores!
Gracious accommodations will greet you throughout with a spacious first floor queen bedroom with ornamental fireplace and pull-out sofa. The 2nd floor offers a king bedroom with ornamental fireplace and sofa bed, 1 double, 1 twin w/ trundle, and a loft with two double beds and skylights. Child bed and pack-n-play available upon request.
Amenities: interior wood burning fireplaces, exterior wood burning fireplace, central air, telephone, satellite TV, VCR, DVD player, stereo, CD player, fully equipped kitchen w/ utensils and crab pots, microwave, dishwasher, two refrigerators, ice maker, chest freezer, washer & dryer, gas grill, two kayaks (1 two-person kayak & 1 one-person kayak), crab traps, crab nets, hammock, ping pong table, bocce ball, horseshoes, bed linens, bath linens, games, books, and music and video library.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: central air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (4) : 3 interior, 1 exterior
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker (3)
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Screen enclosure with full brick fireplace and hearth
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: On the Cheasapeke Bay at the mouth of the Little Choptank River with beach, marsh and rip rap shoreline.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- 2 two kayaks (1 two-person kayak & 1 one-person kayak), and aluminum jonboat with outboard motor available for additional rental fee and subject to certain requirements.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: dogs only; some restrictions apply
- Kid Friendly: games and activities in and around the house for children of all ages.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: families only and a minimum of two adults over 25 years of age required
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- (onsite or nearby): hunting, fishing, crabbing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, sailing, swimming, waterskiing, tubing, hiking, biking, nature walks, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, shopping, antiquing, restaurants, cinema, sightseeing, museums, golfing, spa, horseshoes, bocce ball, skeet shooting, and minutes from public boat ramps and marinas.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Nov .. $2800/week + holidays.
Dec-Apr .. $2200/week.
$200 security deposit
add’l $100 non-refundable security deposit required for pets
Credit card fees will apply.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Property Photos
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- 2nd floor king
- 1st floor queen
- 2nd floor double
- 2nd floor twin w/ trundle
- 2nd floor loft
- front drive
- screened-in porch
- view from kitchen
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