2000 feet of private shoreline with private pier and beach (pic-July 2007)
Location: Cambridge, Eastern Shore, Maryland, USA (two hours from Washington, DC, or Baltimore.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 12-15)
Keywords: Waterfront Home, Chesapeake Bay rural property, Private Beach, 11 acres, family friendly.
(See the link below to Bayberry Cove Photo Album where there are satellite photos and over a hundred pictures of the house and property)
Bayberry Cove is the perfect Chesapeake Bay private retreat for a family vacation or a group of friends and kids to get away from it all. The house is just 100 feet from the water's edge. Most of the property lies alongside a private protected creek (2 to 4 feet deep) which is a tributary of Fishing Creek which is a tributary to the Little Choptank River. Approximately 100 yards of the shoreline lies directly on the Little Choptank. We offer a pier with two boat slips on this protected private creek. Boats that draw less than 3 feet can be parked at the pier and will have no problem getting in and out of the creek except during low tide.
It is a 5 bedroom (4 bedrooms downstairs and a large sleeping loft bedroom with full bath upstairs) vacation home with large wrap around decks, a 16' x 28' swimming Pool, a large hot-tub, pool area safety gates, and an electronic safety pool cover to insure children and pets don't wander into the pool accidentally. There are Four Full Bathrooms. Pets are welcome.
Bayberry Cove offers Eleven (11.6) acres of private waterfront property nestled along a private creek on the east side of the property (1200 feet of shoreline) running North to South with the south side of the property facing Fishing creek (800 feet of shoreline). The private beach is about 60 yards wide and faces the south side and runs east and west.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Little Choptank River& Fishing Creek from our expansive deck and enjoy the massaging jets in our therapeutic spa year round. Peace and quiet are abundant on this property, most of all.
When you are done swimming in the pool, you can take an outdoor shower and wash the chlorine off your body with hot and cold running water in the outdoor private shower stall before drying off and going in the house.
At night, you can enjoy sitting in the hot tub with a refreshing cold beverage while you view the brilliant stars and milky way galaxy. There is no light pollution surrounding this property.
Fish and crab from our pier or in the creek and river. We provide One Ten Foot Walker Bay Sailing Dinghy with a 14 foot sail and two Kayaks for use at your own risk: one tandem and one single user kayak. The Dinghy has oars, a rudder, and keel and can be mounted with an outboard motor - bring your own 2 or 3 horsepower motor if you wish. Reminder: These items have no rental value or cost or guarantee and are for use at your own risk.
Sleeping arrangements: Four bedrooms have queen beds that sleep two people each or eight total. The fifth bedroom has two bunk beds to sleep four. The living room's couch folds out to a queen bed. There is one roll-away bed that can be put in one of the larger bedrooms or in the living room or loft. (Fifteen people at max can sleep in beds)
We include all pillows, linens, towels, pool towels, and blankets. We offer a fully stocked (utensils, plates, dishes, glasses;etc) kitchen with propane stove, large butcher block countertops, and outside there is a nice gas stove and charcoal smoker grill, as well. There are two coffee makers. There is an electric turkey roaster, microwave, and toaster. There is a blender for making frozen drinks. There is a nice utility room with washer and dryer.
There is a vacuum cleaner and a rug steam cleaner.
We do not allow Weddings/Large Parties: Our vacation home is in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood and we like to keep it that way. The nearest neighbor is 1/4 mile away but nevertheless, we do not allow large parties, weddings, wedding receptions, or large family reunions. We like to limit the amount of people to 15 on the property at maximum. Please call us to discuss.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Boats that draw less than 3 feet can be parked at the pier and will have no problem getting in and out of the creek except during low tide.
- Wood Stove : Vermont Castings
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Bunk Bed (2) : One room includes 2 bunk beds to sleep four
- Convertible Bed : We have a queen sleep sofa and a day bed.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Hot Springs Spa seats four adults very comfortably. 6 color mood light settings.
- Cable/Satellite TV : A TV in each room with Satellite service and HBO. Sirius Satellite Radio Provided with over 100 Stations to choose from.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Box full of cassette tapes and Sirius Satellite radio with over 100 channels of commercial free music provided.
- Private Pool : 16' x 28' pool. 2 - 5 feet deep
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Includes a turkey roaster so you can cook your turkey outside of the oven and use the oven for other side dishes.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Plenty of cookware for large families.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Several catering services are available in Cambridge, Oxford, and Easton, Maryland.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Large outdoor smoker for BBQ - see pictures.
- Deck/Patio : Very Large deck waterside with 5 sliding glass doors to the house and one regular door to the foyer.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Our beach is approximately 200 feet long and about 20 feet wide from the waters edge at low tide to the tidewater grasses and is on the Little Choptank River tributary called Fishing Creek. The beach is part of our 11.6 acres and is a 3 minute walk from the house.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : approx 2000 feet of shoreline. We offer a pier with two boat slips on a protected creek. Boats that draw less than 3 feet can be parked at the pier and will have no problem getting in and out of the creek except during low tide.
- Communications
- Telephone : One phone line with a phone in the kitchen and 3 of the 5 bedrooms.
- Free Long Distance : Verizon Freedom plan included. So, Calls within the US are at no cost.
- Computer : We provide a single computer in the house for surfing the web.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : A wireless router serves the entire house, deck, and pool area with broadband internet.
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor Private Shower Stall on deck with Hot & cold running water !!! Enjoy washing away the chlorine while taking a nice shower outside after a day in the pool and hot-tub. Sirius Satellite Radio Provided with over 100 Stations to choose from. HBO is included with the Satellite TV service. We offer a pier with two boat slips on a protected creek. Boats that draw less than 3 feet can be parked at the pier and will have no problem getting in and out of the creek except during low tide.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets OK
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Tenant agreement must be signed by a person 25 years or older.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Please smoke outside.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- We provide One Ten Foot Walker Bay Sailing Dinghy with a 14 foot sail and two Kayaks for use at your own risk: one tandem and one single user kayak. The Dinghy can be mounted with an outboard motor - bring a 2 or 3 horsepower motor if you wish. These items are use at your own risk. BLACKWATER WILDLIFE REFUGE IS JUST A 15 MINUTES DRIVE FROM OUR HOUSE. Find the Dorchester County website and you'll find many outdoor and hobbyist activities. Crabbing, Fishing Charters, Sailing Charters on Skipjack charters and other interesting yachts. We offer a pier with two boat slips on a protected creek. Boats that draw less than 3 feet can be parked at the pier and will have no problem getting in and out of the creek except during low tide.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
3 nights in August and a 4 or 5 night time period are available in June at $540/nt
April & May Rates are $2500 per week or $995 per two night weekend
September is $3150 per week
October, November, December are $2500 per week or $995 per weekend.
We Rent on a First Come, First Deposit received basis.
There are 150+ pictures on the link below "Links to More information"
NO MORE THAN 15 TOTAL ON PROPERTY AT ONE TIME/NO WEDDINGS/RECEPTIONS/PARTIES
The Video Clip on this website was taken Dec 29, 2008
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
-
Credit Cards Accepted:
-
-
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Cambridge
We love the natural beauty and wildlife that is abundant on this property.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy the peace and quiet and the expansive room to run around the property with our dogs and kids.
Owner's Map of Cambridge
We are local Marylanders who enjoy the Chesapeake Bay and all of the Eastern Shore has to offer.
Property Photos
-
- 2000 feet of private shoreline with private pier and beach (pic-July 2007) - Cambridge Home
-
- Amazing Waterviews & Pool & Hot Tub (Shaded deck after 7 pm summer) - Cambridge Home
-
- Expansive Views from inside the great room (6 sliding glass doors waterside) - Cambridge Home
-
- Waterside Dining room has panoramic views all around (table seats 10)
-
- Excellent Views, Very large wrap around deck, waterside. cathedral ceilings
-
- Our Property offers this Private Beach on river's edge for your exclusive use
-
- Hot Springs Spa for use year round seats 4 comfortably - & has color mood lights
-
- View from across the creek on a very sunny day in December 2008
-
- Pier is Powerboat Friendly for boats that draw less than 3 feet
-
- Perfect for Kayaking / canoeing for kids of all ages. Two Kayaks included
-
- Large tiled foyer and kitchen area supports inside and outside cooking for all
-
- Large Great Room with 20' High Ceilings & hidden staircase to Loft Bedroom
-
- This is a picture of the pool installed May 2005 (5 foot deep 16x28)
-
- Gas Grill, large picnic table (seats 8), and nearby Round table (seats 4)
-
- Walker Bay 10 & two kayaks for use at own risk
-
- Tandem (2 people can use) and Single Kayak available for use at own risk
Traveler Reviews (22)
Our family weekend was wonderful at Bayberry Cove!
Guest: james
(Catonsville, MD )
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
My sister arranged a weekend at Bayberry Cove for a family weekend and it was wonderful! This time we were in Cambridge in winter, for a family Christmas reunion, but we will definitely be back in the summer when we can take advantage of the great location for fishing and crabbing. We loved the home, and found it to be not only very comfortable, and well equipped but very nicely decorated and so, so sunny! I can't say enough nice things about the house and the owners couldn't have been more gracious. Truly a 5 star experience!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A perfect house for a family
Guest: Janis
(Monte Rio, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
We just returned from a 3 day weekend at Bayberry Cove and couldn't have been happier with the home. It is extremely well equipped, with everything that you can think of. The house is warm and sunny, with a gorgeous view. It is large enough that even though we were 14 people, there was plenty of room to spread out. The hot tub was FANTASTIC! Our family had a wonderful time, and it was easy for my 91 year old mom to get around it. Thank you again Karen and Scott for a really wonderful time at your lovely home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
great weekend getaway!
Guest: Sarah
(Baltimore)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11
Review Submitted: 02/02/11
This was a wonderful place to host a weekend getaway. Convenient for my guests traveling from Baltimore, DC, and Philadelphia. There was plenty of room in the living room to lounge around, play board games, (the wii we brought) and sit by the wood stove. The kitchen and dining room allowed for all guests to dine and cook together. No need to wait until summer to rent this beautiful house. Even with snow on the ground we had a great time. Walked down to the beach and could hear the ice cracking and snapping as waves lapped against it. It was enchanting for city slickers to see so many stars at night while reclining in the hot tub.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
great weekend getaway!
Guest: Sarah
(Baltimore)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11
Review Submitted: 02/02/11
This was a wonderful place to host a weekend getaway. Convenient for my guests traveling from Baltimore, DC, and Philadelphia. There was plenty of room in the living room to lounge around, play board games, (the wii we brought) and sit by the wood stove. The kitchen and dining room allowed for all guests to dine and cook together. No need to wait until summer to rent this beautiful house. Even with snow on the ground we had a great time. Walked down to the beach and could hear the ice cracking and snapping as waves lapped against it. It was enchanting for city slickers to see so many stars at night while reclining in the hot tub.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful vacation home
Guest: Zeffe
(PA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 01/23/11
Our family of 11 had a great week here. We used the pool, caught crabs off the dock and used the kayaks every day. We cooked all of our meals in the kitchen which was nicely equipped. Our dogs enjoyed the property and spent the week swimming and sitting on the dock. We made daily trips to the local produce stand which we all loved. We will rent this beautiful home again. Thanks for a great week.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Even in winter, Bayberry Cove is a wonder!
Guest: Boston-bound
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
Our family gathered at this lovely property to celebrate my brother's December birthday. We came in between snow storms, welcomed personally by the owner with a phone call (who also directed one of our guests to the property). He had even left us a beautiful poinsettia to enjoy as well. The property is a gem .... quiet, full of amenities, well-maintained and most comfortable. It felt like home! Several members of our group enjoyed a trip to nearby Blackwater Natural Wildlife Refuge, but there were plenty of migrating birds to observe from the deck. The hot tub was a special delight! Thanks, Ramseys, for everything!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
September 2010 Bayberry Cove vacation
Guest: Andy
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10
Review Submitted: 09/27/10
Wonderful experience for 5 nights and days for all 8 of us (two were youngsters aged 1 1/2 and 2 1/2). We used the pool every day and actually caught and ate some crabs. The pool was perfect because of its accessibility and because that access could be contrlled by the adults. Each bedroom was more than spacious. I would recommend that the owners include a picture of the pool and deck from the back of the property to give it justice.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Family Retreat!
Guest: NJStacey103
(Burlington, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/05/10
We had a wonderful vacation at Bayberry Cove during one of the hottest weeks of the summer. Thankfully, the pool was welcoming, refreshing, and provided endless hours of entertainment..and comfort. This house suited our needs perfectly - a multi-generational family celebrating my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary. There was more than enough room for everyone (we had 8 in our party and could have slept another 4 easily) - and you never felt like you were on top of one another. We loved eating on the decks, crabbing off the dock, and enjoying the house and all it offered. I highly recommend this property if you are looking to relax, enjoy your family, and have fun. We happen to be there for the 4th of July - and were able to enjoy fireworks from the backyard while we toasted marshmellows - at least 3 different displays! It was a great vacation and the owners were wonderful to work with. You won't be disappointed at Bayberry Cove - I've already recommended it to several people!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful place for family retreat
Guest: Nigel&Co.
(Ormond Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10
Review Submitted: 05/04/10
Bayberry Cove is a wonderful place for a family retreat. The house accommodated the 12 of us very comfortably. The many available activities made for fun times for both the young and adult kids. The pool, hot tub, waterside dock, and fire pit were used often. The house is well equipped with room for getting together and for quiet time when needed. In general a very fun place.
Owner response:We're glad you had a good time!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Denise Kowalski
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/21/08
Review Submitted: 08/21/08
We had an excellent, RELAXING family vacation at Bayberry Cove. I would highly recommend the "easy life." We were a large group (8 adults & 7 kids ranging in age from 14 to 8 months) and the house had plenty of room for everyone. We ate over 80 crabs that we caught off of the dock and in the cove. They were delicious! My family enjoyed the fishing and swimming. Some of us never left the property. I also have to mention that our dog loved to go swimming in the bay. She had to be dragged out of the water. Don't forget to get a campfire going at night, it is the perfect way to end the day. But bring your bug spray because the mosquitos are in season during the summer. We would love to come again another year. Thanks so much for having us. All the best, The Kowalski Family
Recommended for:
First (10) of (22). View all Reviews | Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #56245
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2005.
Date last modified - Sunday, January 22, 2012
