Location: Cambridge, Eastern Shore, Maryland, USA (ten miles West of the City of Cambridge in Woolford)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Carriage House Apartment
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!
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
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : central air
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Washer in the unit, per use charge of $2 applies
- Dryer : Dryer in the unit, per use charge of $2 applies
- Off Street Parking : Private parking adjacent to carriage house
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : High tech memory foam mattress for your sleeping pleasure.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirecTV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared Pool : Located midway between manor house and carriage house.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well stocked with all the kitchen tools that you need and some of the common spices that you need.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Equipped for just about anything you would want to prepare.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Shared with main house
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : 2nd floor balcony with a panoramic view of the water, pool area and English garden.
- Gazebo : Located at the end of an English garden.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Direct access to 1/2 mile wide creek for launching small watercraft. Small sandy beach at low tide. Large lawn overlooking water for sun bathing and a dock for fishing.
- Water View : Panoramic view of the water from balcony
- Communications
- Telephone : Nearly all guests use cellphones.
- Broadband Internet : Use of personal aircard is required. AT&T and Verizon coverage available.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : We don't guarantee coverage everywhere but we do make it available at various points on the property.
- Other Amenities
- Beach, Fishing peer, In-ground Pool (shared), balcony, DirecTV, Gas Grill - BBQ (shared), 2-person kayak, rowboat
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Bird watching from your balcony.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Reservation Deposits via Personal Checks,Travelers Checks,Money Orders.
Weekly Rental (Fri arrival/Fri departure preferred) ........ $895-$995
3-Night Rental Minimum - Preference given to weeklong renters ...........$395-$429
We are pleased to quote other rates by special request.
3-Night Reservation confirmed with $295 Deposit;Weekly with a 50% Deposit.
Weekly Deposit refundable up to 30 days before arrival less $15 Processing Fee
Additional photos available on request
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
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 of 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.
Property Photos
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- 120 degree panoramic view of nature from your 2nd floor balcony - Cambridge, Maryland
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- Deerpond Carriage House - 300 ft off the road for extreme privacy / quiet - Cambridge, Maryland
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- Million dollar view, private and just waiting for two with small beach on left - Cambridge, Maryland
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- Carriage House - far from the ordinary, richly decorated, spacious 700 sq ft.
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- Fishing or just sip glass of wine during sunrises / sunsets - bench at end
Traveler Reviews (8)
A great escape!
Guest: LD
(North Carolina)
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!
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.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
A Truly Delightful Retreat
Guest: Diane
(Delaware)
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.
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.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Home away from home
Guest: Barbara and Rob
(Hamilton, NJ)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
The Carriage House apartment was an all around winner! It was a great place to relax as well as to play with our toys- kayaks and bikes. Our intention in picking this place was its proximity to Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and we were not disappointed. We spent almost every morning at the refuge and most afternoons relaxing around the pool. The apartment was just a described in the listing and met all of our expectations and then some. The owners, Cathy and Bob were friendly and helpful. Our first night we toasted the beginnigour vacation with the chilled wine that they provided and our first morning we enjoyed some freshly baked muffins and fresh strawberries. Mid week, Cathy made some home made chocolates that were absolutely delicious! Our stay was the week of Memorial Day and it was the perfect way to kick off the "Summer of 2011". Can't wait to plan our next visit! Barb & Rob
Owner response:Thanks Barb and Rob for the kind comments. Blackwater Wildlife Refuge is our favorite place too and we always bring a camera when we go there. The opportunites to capture an eagle, blue heron and/or snowy egret are boundless. It just takes one to have a treasure photo for a lifetime.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Mike & Tracy
Guest: M&T
(Gloucester, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10
Review Submitted: 10/04/10
If your looking to get away from it all and peace and quiet is what you've got in mind....stay here! The accomodations that Bob and Cathy provide are wonderful. The landscape is impeccably cared for and there's plenty to do. The carriage house is exactly as they described and very clean and includes everything you might need. We'd stay here again in a minute.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Guest: Terri & Larry Werner
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Date of Stay: 08/29/09
Review Submitted: 08/29/09
The comments below so accurately describe this lovely couple's retreat. It was so rejuvenating to have days of quiet 'down time' in this wonderful place and we returned home relaxed and refreshed. We enjoyed the nearby Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, loved the crab imperial at the Madison Bay restaurant, paddling the kayak, and browsing the shops in St. Michael's. We want to come back to experience it in different seasons. Bob and Cathy, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/02/08
Review Submitted: 08/02/08
My husband and I had the pleasure of staying four nights at Deerpond in July of 2008. When we arrived, there was wine chilling in the refrigerator, incredibly soft linens and robes, and a swimming pool calling our names. The grounds are simply breathtaking, from the boxwood garden to the carefully manicured lawn, to the private pier and dual adiorondack chairs overlooking the water. The apartment was cozy, but still spacious enough so that we were never feeling cramped. We cooked almost all of our meals in our fully-stocked kitchen, and Cathy was nice enough to let me use herbs from her garden daily! She even made us homebaked goods for breakfast. If you're a nature lover, you'll enjoy watching the many bird species, like hummingbirds and swallows from your balcony or even from a two-person kayak which we used to paddle around the river. Basically, we can't say enough great things and we'll definitely be back.
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Guest: LIZ & KEITH
(CHARLEROI PA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/06
Review Submitted: 09/05/06
We stayed here in mid July. It is such a relaxing & peaceful place. We thought Cathy & Bob really thought alot on how to make their guest feel special. From the fresh flowers upon arrival to more fresh flowers a few days later plus the delicious brownies. the different coffees & teas, the breakfast bars & the great toiletry basket (not to mention the comfy robes). The grounds are beautiful as is the carriage house. It is quiet & out of the way, but still close enough to all the things you might need. It definately was the relaxing vacation we needed. We will be back. Tnanks again Cathy & Bob for making our stay so nice. Liz & Keith
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Guest: Steve & Loretta
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Date of Stay: 08/01/06
Review Submitted: 08/01/06
We stayed at Deerpond in July, 2006 and had a wonderful time. Deerpond is a great place for those looking to get away to relax. Very nice accomodations, quiet & serene setting, wonderful hosts who really try to provide that which will make your stay special. You may need to travel a bit to get to some of the popular tourist spots, but that isn't necessarily bad. Bob & Cathy - Thanks for providing a great alternative to the typical motel vacation. P.S.- And there really are deer there.
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