Waterfront Carriage House - Estate Setting - Couple's Delight
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Your hosts invite you to enjoy a visit to the land that James Michener wrote about in his book 'Chesapeake.' And remember to keep this visit a secret '...lest you awaken the rest of the world as to what a sequestered paradise this place is on the Eastern Shore.' (James Michener)
You will be staying in a charming, waterfront, carriage house located on a five-acre estate with surrounding tall pines and stately cedars. Your living quarters, with private entrance and second-floor balcony, will overlook the pool and English garden below. Queen-size bed with down comforter and memory foam mattress, terry robes, overstuffed seating, antique furniture, and rich oak floors all add to a romantic and homelike ambiance. If you become chilled, just flip on the gas fireplace. Enjoy peace and quiet, observe wildlife, watch the sunrise from the beach, and sip a glass of wine on the dock just before sunset.
Take walks or ride a bicycle along the mile long peninsula road that leads to Deerpond. You are likely to see bald eagles or osprey soaring over your head as you walk. Visit Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge just a few miles away and observe many different birds of prey in their natural habitat. Drive into Cambridge to take in the many antique stores, play a round of golf at the new Hyatt Resort and Country Club, or eat dinner at the fine restaurants of the Hyatt. Better yet, sample some of the famous Maryland crab cakes at one of the local restaurants near Deerpond. They are not fancy but they sure are good!
We have a deep water mooring for guests and can provide deep water dock access (6 ft depth) by special arrangement. This is very rare for the Eastern Shore.
Places to go & things to do
Day 1 – Visit Oxford & St Michaels bayside towns – 1 hr. drive
Day 2 – Visit Ocean City beach &/or Assateague National Seashore beach, MD – 1 ½ hr drive
Day 2 (Alternative) – Visit to Chincoteaque & Assateaque National Seashore Park beach, VA – 2 hr drive
Day 3 – Visit Salisbury Zoo & Salisbury shopping mall – 1 hr drive
Day 4 – Visit Annapolis / Queenstown outlet shopping, MD – 1 ¼ hr drive
Day 5 – Golf Day (choice of 3 courses) and/or Spa @ Hyatt – ½ to 1 hr drive
Day 6 – Tour Blackwater Wildlife Refuge National Park / kayaking / local sightseeing – ½ hr drive
Keywords: Carriage House Apartment
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Not Suitable For Children
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- Bedroom 1
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Beach View
Activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Hunting
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Winery Tours
- Churches
- Restaurants
- Eco Tourism
- Pier Fishing
Other Activities
- Bird watching from your balcony.
Reviews
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Great time with beautiful weather
Great time with beautiful weather
- Guest Audrey and Benji
- Date of stay 09/21/12
- Review Submitted 10/01/12
We arrived at the carriage house late Friday night, running in a 5k the next morning. The accommodations were clean and inviting. Throughout the week we were greated with baked goods. We also were able to utilize the kayak onsite, the outdoor picnic table to eat our blue crabs, and the wonderful deck that offered great views during the day and night. We had a jam packed trip, but have already promised ourselves a return visit. Take you bikes, as the area is great for exploring on pedal and paddle. the only downside were the "biting midges" or "no-see-ums" which are small gnats that fed on us during the stay. We got bit a few times while in the apartment, but were able to help with bug spray and after bite medicine. Exploring the Delmarva coast was great. While there, think about visiting the following: St. Michaels and oxford via the Bellevue Ferry, Cambridge downtown at the gastropub, and leaky petes. Baltimore for an orioles game, and anapolis for site seeing. Try the Pit Beef sandwiches at Chap's or Pioneer Pit Beef while in Baltimore. A must try is the "orange crush" a refreshing alcoholic drink made with fresh squeezed oranges, vodka, triple sec and sprite. Crab imperial is great. Buy local seafood cheap at Kool Ice and Seafood. The guys are great there, and you can fix dinner in the apartment easily with the fresh herbs offered in the garden. Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach are beautiful this time of year, without the congestion of traffic and families that have already gone back to school. Bring a kite to fly on the beach. A MUST SEE is kayaking with the wild ponies on Asseteague Island. Everything was absolutely beautiful.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Where did our stress go?
Where did our stress go?
- Guest Sallie
- Date of stay 09/13/12
- Review Submitted 09/22/12
Others have told about the cleanliness of the place, comfortable bed, relaxing scenery, cordial hosts, but I want to add about viewing the stars. Without light pollution, I felt as if I could reach up and touch the stars. We also enjoyed the sunrises. Wonderful area for bicycling and kayaking. Oh we enjoyed our stay so much and hope to return!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Owner response: Cathy and I observe guests all the time as they arrive all stressed up and leave all relaxed. That is what vacations should do and Deerpond, with a lot of help from nature, has a way of doing it every time.
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Perfect location for variety of fun
Perfect location for variety of fun
- Guest RonnAnn
- Date of stay 07/26/12
- Review Submitted 08/18/12
My husband and I wanted to explore the Eastern Shore and wanted to stay in a location with with lots of opportunities for bike riding, bird watching, bay watching, etc., but also wanted to feel as if we were staying in a home-away-from-home atmosphere rather than the usual hotel. Deerpond was perfect! Cathy and Bob have a wonderful carriage house. Nicely decorated and every thing you need in the kitchen. The garden and waterfront views are beautiful. I awoke one morning at 6 AM and was mesmerized by the sunrise. Three of my favorite things we did while in the area were bike riding in Oxford, riding the Oxford-Bellevue ferry, and going to the Maritime Heritage Museum in St. Michael's. Best crab cake lunch with a view was in Tilghman's at Harrison's Chesapeake House. Bob and Cathy were perfect hosts (as were Red and Chessie). We hope to return again.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Far from the Madding Crowd...
Far from the Madding Crowd...
- Guest Finbarr & Sallie
- Date of stay 07/20/12
- Review Submitted 08/02/12
Although we enjoyed the beauty of the Eastern Shore in general, the best part of our visit was certainly Deerpond itself! Whether enjoying the beautiful pool, sitting in the shade of the cedars near the water, walking on Brooks Road or having fun in the tandem kayak, every moment at this wonderful spot was a joy! We really don't see what Cathy and Bob could do to make it any more perfect. What a gem! Restaurant recommendations: we went to Old Salty's and Suicide Bridge (both om the water's edge) and The High Spot (downtown Cambridge) and can heartily recommend all three. Take a detour off of Route 16 nearby to see the Old Trinity Church, a wonderful little piece of history.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+.
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Amazing in so many ways
Amazing in so many ways
- Guest Woody and Nancy
- Date of stay 07/01/12
- Review Submitted 07/19/12
We loved our week at Deerpond! The carriage house, the pool, the gardens are even better than the pictures shown here. Spotless and VERY comfortable bed too. We enjoyed short drives to Hooper's Island, Cambridge and Blackwater Refuge in addition to enjoying dinner at the High Spot in Cambridge and Palm Beach Willie's..The special treats that mysteriously appeared at our door several times during the week were wonderful and a very fun personal touch from Bob and Cathy. Thank you both - amazing!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Relaxing Stay
Relaxing Stay
- Guest kb
- Date of stay 06/28/12
- Review Submitted 07/04/12
We had a most wonderful time at the Carriage House! Even with the unprecedented heat, we were able to enjoy the ambiance and hospitality of Bob and Cathy. Their attention to detail and the care that went into planning their glorious estate were abundant everywhere. We were able to take in the history and the nature around the Eastern Shore in the mornings and then relax by the pool in the afternoons when the heat was too great! Cathy's scones and breakfast breads were an added touch that made our stay special!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Owner response: The pool often becomes an oasis for guests on a hot summer day. For those that seek the shade of a tree, you will find it in two places: out by the water's edge under a cedar tree and at the picnic table under one of the large Bradford pear trees.
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Perfect getaway
Perfect getaway
- Guest Walt
- Date of stay 05/07/12
- Review Submitted 05/10/12
My wife and I enjoyed a perfect getaway at Deerpond. The location is superb and the host is gracious. We explored, ate more than our fair share of crab, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+.
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WATERFRONT CARRIAGE HOUSE - CAMBRIDGE
WATERFRONT CARRIAGE HOUSE - CAMBRIDGE
- Guest JOEY
- Date of stay 03/08/12
- Review Submitted 03/13/12
HAD A SPLENDID TIME IN CAMBRIDGE. WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF WE WEREN'T BOTH NOT FEELING WELL. VERY PRIVATE AND A SECLUDED SETTING. GREAT FOR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND OR WEEK. GO FOR IT. IN SEASON, PLENTY TO DO. WE HOPE TO VISIT AGAIN. LOVED HOOPERS ISLAND. AN ISLAND SET ASIDE FROM THE PAST. RIGHT UP OUR ALLEY. WE LOVE QUIET - YOU WILL FIND IT HERE!!! WENT TO BLACK WATER WILDLIFE PRESERVE. DIDN'T SEE MUCH WILDLIFE, BUT WE HAD FUN LOOKING FOR IT. THANKS FOR THE TIP, MYRON.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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A great escape!
A great escape!
- Guest LD
- Date of stay 08/14/11
- Review Submitted 08/29/11
The carriage house at Deerpond is the perfect getaway for one or two people. There’s plenty to do in the area, but guests might not even want to leave this beautiful property. I stayed here on a writing retreat, expecting to spend my four-and-a-half days inside typing away. While the view overlooking the pool, the marsh and the bay was spectacular, I couldn’t resist being outside. There are several seating areas where one can enjoy the gardens and the waterfront breezes. There’s also a quiet, three-mile walk on the road in front of the house, where I regularly saw a blue heron and a family of deer. The best part of the carriage house is that the large space is divided into five, beautifully decorated, living areas, so you feel as though you are in your own house vs. a hotel room. The hosts are very welcoming, and they’ve thought of everything one would need to enjoy a comfortable stay. I especially liked the surprise treats and thoughtful notes. Overall, I came away feeling like I had just visited friends who happen to live in one of the loveliest places on the Eastern shore!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Owner response: Deerpond is the kind of place to take it easy and relax. Leave the presures of work behind and enjoy nature for a little while. We have spotted that blue heron, mentioned in the review, by the side of the salt marsh pond in Deerpond; so, be sure to bring your camera and see if you can snap a photo of this graceful bird.
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A Truly Delightful Retreat
A Truly Delightful Retreat
- Guest Diane
- Date of stay 07/22/11
- Review Submitted 08/01/11
My husband and I had one of our best vacations ever at Deerpond. The apartment is beautiful and comfortable, and the view from the balcony is awesome. The entire property is gorgeous and well-kept, and the owners surprised us with little gifts almost every day--fresh-baked zucchini bread, tomatoes and cut flowers from the garden, and information about an outdoor concert in town. We made full use of the pool, which we had to ourselves every day, and we ate at some of the recommended restaurants. The biking in this area is fantastic, and the Wildlife Refuge is a true gem.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Owner response: And you forgot to mention the bald eagle that flew overhead on your walk down the street leading to Deerpond We are really looking forward to seeing your photos of that! He resides in the neighborhood and occasionally does flyovers at our request. Truthfully, there is a lot to see and enjoy at Deerpond if you just let your senses roam free.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$175 | |||||
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $135 nightly, 4 nights or more $125 nightly |
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| SeasonPrime May 31 - Sep 30 2 night min stay |
$225 | |||||
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Discounts: 3 nights or more $165 nightly, 4 nights or more $145 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
Cancellation (30) days before, full refund less $15 processing fee
Cancellation within (30) days of arrival, no refund
(2) nights or more, $295 to reserve, balance due on arrival
(4) nights or more, 50% to reserve, balance due on arrival
Additional Fees and Taxes:
6% tax
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Baltimore International (BWI) (1 hr 40 mins) at 85 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: State Hwy Route 50 at 15 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Ocean City (1hr 30 mins) at 100 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Hyatt Chesapeake Bay at 15 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Madison Bay Resturant (10 minutes) at 4 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1997
About the owner: Unlike many other properties where you are given a set of keys and a phone number to call, your hosts live on the property in the separate manor house, friendly and available to answer all your questions and give their recommendations for restaurants, things to see and possible places to go during your pleasurable stay at Deerpond.
Why the Owner Chose Cambridge:
The waterfront setting with acres of land and a $million backyard.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
The waterfront setting changes by the minute as birds come and go, squirrels and rabbits play on the lawns, deer graze on the grasses (and sometimes the plants –which is not a good thing) and boats pass in the distance. It’s like living in a game reserve by the water. Then there is the peaceful quiet at night with almost none of the man-made sounds. You sleep like you never slept before.
Contact us
- Primary: (410) 221-7840
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Photos
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120 degree panoramic view of nature from your 2nd floor deck
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A view of the Carriage House from the pool below
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Cooking if your want to!
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Private as can be
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English Garden bring your own tea and enjoy!
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The far side looks close here but it's almost 1/2 mile across.
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Could be a painting but it is real
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If you get up early enough you may just catch a glimse of our blue heron
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A weekend visitor at anchor. The view changes every day.
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One if by land and two if by sea!
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Nature abounds in this place called Deerpond
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Bring a fishing rod or just wine & cheese - view is spectacular!
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300 ft off the road for ultimate privacy
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View from your bed
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5 1/2 acres of private waterfront
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Just a few steps away from your entrance
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Million dollar view, private and just waiting for two with small beach on left
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A walk through nature
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Our little patch of wilderness
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There really are crabs off our shoreline
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What a great place for a picnic!
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Enjoy the nature walk out to the boat dock.
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There is a bench at the end of the dock.
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Your day begins with dawn off our shoreline
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