Vacation Rentals by Owner

Awesome beach adventure!

Guest: Becki G. (Grove City, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

My Family had a wonderful stay in your cottage. It was a well maintained property, and clean. We had 4 teenagers, and they were never bored! The beach on Deal Island is small, but very private and most the time we had it to ourselves. At sunset we would go find more glass and shells than i have EVER seen anywhere before. We boated to little deal island where we explored the island. It is a bit on the rough side, but that was its charm. Totally inhabited by anything but pure nature, and its creatures. We found so many strange objects that kept the kids searching for more. We even found a perfect glass bottle from the 30's totally intact on the beach! My husband and i did do some fishing from the boat, and we caught some fish. I even had a crab on the line! What would have made it perfect is if we had better access to the water. It was a bit frustrating being so close to the water, but having to drive somewhere to get to the boat. But at least we had that option, where the others rentals didnt. Arby and his family (and all the locals) were very kind and helpful with everything. We even went to "luckys" and had our last dinner there, and they even gave me a piece of cake with a sparkler for my birthday which was that day. All in all, it was a very relaxing vacation, and i would recommend it to anyone who wants to get back to the basics of nature and quiet. We made a quick day trip to Ocean City, which made the kids happy, but i hated it and couldnt wait to get back to the peaceful island!

Owner response:This review really captures the Deal Island experience and the reason we love it so much. The local residents do make our guests feel welcome. The Wenona Harbor, where the boat is launched by our boat manager is a short walk from the house. You can see that from the aerial view. The water view location does allows us to offer affordable rates.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great vacation

Guest: Brenda D. Westminster, Md
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

We had a wonderful vacation! Caught lots of fish including a great big flounder which we cooked for dinner. On our way back into the Wenona Harbor we saw some Dolphins who after we stopped came right up to the boat. That was the first time we have seen live dolphins. The house was really nice. We spent lots of time relaxing on the screened Porch.

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Nicole & Terence's Vacation at the Cottage _Superb

Guest: Nikki (Waldorf, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

Patty & Bill, OMG you have such a lovely place on Deal Island. Terence & I loved it. Everyone treated us so nice and cordial. Arby is the man though....Unfortunately, Terence & I did not go fishing or crabbing because I think we were relaxing and just chillin and enjoying the peace and quiet. The listing description was 100% correct. The property was cleaned and very well maintained. The owners showed excellant customer service and great communication. Please keep me in mind for next year, I would love to come back to do it all over again. I also wrote you alittle note and stuck it on the notebook on the counter. Thank you again, Nicole & Terence

Owner response:Thank you Nicole & Terence! Your review is great encouragement to us. We will share this with Arby, Stacy who helps us with cleaning, and Holland who helps with maintenance. We are so lucky to have their support. We are thrilled that you plan to come back and stay again and look forward to hearing from you. Patty & Bill

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Best Spring Break ever

Guest: Kiera Smith
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/03/11

Thanks to Kiera for a fantastic review. We hope your group returns. FYI to future guests, a roadtrip to Baltimore DC areas is 3-4 hour drive.

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Best Spring Break Vacation

Guest: Kiera (Lawrenceville, NJ )
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/11

A group of five of us went to this house for our spring break. We weren't sure what to expect, but everything was amazing. The house was gorgeous, Arby and his family were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed cooking our own food and using the grill. We hit up Washington DC and Baltimore in the week we were there. This break was the most relaxing break that we had ever had. We definitely enjoyed the house. The size was good. I slept on the sofa bed upstairs in the living room and it was so comfortable. All five of us slept better than we had in weeks. It was a total destressor week. The view from the windows were beautiful. One night there was a thunderstorm and the whole upstairs lit up blue with the lightening. I would definitely recommend this property to others looking for a hasslefree vacation house. Bill and Patty were extremely accomodating and they made the process very easy. The island was warm and inviting. There was nothing about the place that we didn't like.There were lots of places to explore and wander and of course the beauty of the bay surpassed our expectations. We had a wonderful time and the memories we made there will forever stay etched in our memories.

Owner response:Our thanks for a fantastic review. This was a great group of people we hope will return in the future. FYI The cottage is locaed on the lower Eastern Shore of Md and a road trip to Baltimore nd DC is a 3-4 hour drive.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Had a Great Time!

Guest: Erika (White Plains, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/13/10

Hi Patty & Bill - Thank you for the use of your lovely home on Deal Island last week. We enjoyed our stay very much and particularly enjoyed meeting and speaking with the folks at Arby’s. We found the accommodations to be very clean and comfortable and the location to be perfect for our needs. Despite the heat, we had a good time exploring the island by kayak. And on Thursday evening, from the comfort of your livingroom, we got to experience one of the sudden wind and rain storms that come up on the steamy bay. It was topped off by the sight of a big beautiful red ball dropping below the horizon at sunset. Thank you again for making our visit to Deal Island possible. We hope to return soon.

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Cozy, Rented Dec/26/09 - Jan 2/10

Guest: Christmas remembered (Norfolk, Va)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

Dear Patty and Bill, We were looking for a get away place from job stress and school during the school christmas brake and your house was just the thing. We really enjoyed every minute on the island and your house was so nice and comfortable. Even though it looks small from the outside there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. And watching the sun set into the Chesapeake Bay was beautiful. The people on the island were very friendly. They even invited us to their annual New Year Eve community party at Arby's store. Some of us came from Norfolk, VA and some from CT. We highly recommend this house to any one who needs to relax, read a book, and stay in your PJ. We did not even turn the TV on. We enjoyed a TV free week. We did do a little exploring on the island but it was a little cold which we expected. We took sight seeing trips in the car to the nearby towns. We hope to go back in the future and we thank Patty and Bill for sharing their house with us.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Home (Rented 9/18/09-9/20/09)

Guest: t.123 (DC metro area)
Date of Stay: 09/18/09 Review Submitted: 09/23/09

Great home and great place to relax. Bill and Patty were able to accommodate us on very short notice and the house was great. The house is very well kept and cozy. There was more than enough room and great views. The small town was quaint and had great fishing spots. I don't think we've ever had a vacation that was so relaxing fun. Thank you Bill & Patty for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Brooke Bomberger (Jonestown PA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/09 Review Submitted: 09/07/09

We had a great long weekend! The boys loved finding shells on the beach and my dad caught some nice size fish. We enjoyed the house. The owners were easy to work with and returned our deposit quickly.

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Guest: Anna Caferelli (West Chester Pa)
Date of Stay: 06/29/09 Review Submitted: 06/29/09

Hello Patty, Thank you very much for a lovely stay at your vacation home. We all had a very relaxing vacation. The area and residents were very welcoming and friendly.We hope to visit in the future as well. Again thanks for everything. Anna

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/20/08

Hi Bill, I was writting to thank you again for letting us rent your house this past weekend. It is a beautiful house. My friends and I had a really good time. Deal Island is a relaxing place with plenty to do to keep you entertained but not overwhelmed. Your suggestions for things to do were very helpful.We would definately go back. Take care and thanks again, Erin

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Guest: Denise T. (Barnegat NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/14/08

Hi Patty, Thank you for being so prompt with the security deposit and for sharing your home with me and my family. My son is already asking to go back next year, but for a longer period of time. The bird watching was amazing out there. I saw osprey and an eagle which made my whole summer. Thanks again. I will be in touch in the future.

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Guest: Bill L. (-)
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/24/08

Hi Patty,The house was lovely. We are planning to have a house built soon , so we took good notes of the features.The kids enjoyed learning how to crab. Arby was invaluable and very helpful-tips for good places to crab softshells ect. The binder with local information was also helpful.We had a nice time exploring the Wildlife management area,looking at the osprey nests, herons,egrets and other critters. The kids loved the Salisbury Zoo. We were quite lucky with the weather. So all in all a good family vacation. Regards Chris Jackson

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/15/08

Patty, Thank you so much for the use of your house. We had such a wonderful time!! Deal Island is a very relaxing and beautiful place and the people are so friendly!! Arby and his family were so hospitable and helpful. And your house is so cute!! Thank you so much, we made some wonderful memories and I'm sure we'll be back!! Julie Williams

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

Dear Bill and Patty We wanted to thank you for the use of your home. We had a relaxing visit while James was on leave from Iraq. We spent lots of time together fishing and playing with the children outside on the property. Your home is lovely and comfortable. The view of the sunset in evening over the Bay is beautiful. Thanks again James & Cheryl

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/01/07

Bill, We had a great trip over the past few days. The weather for October was fantastic, We were actually swimming in the bay yesterday. We caught plenty of fish and made some local friends. I wanted to send a note to say thank you for having us at your home . We had a great time and the accomodations were perfect.We look forward to next year already. Regards, Kevin Brown

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/04/07

Before... Well,here we go! We are very excited to get to your home today. Thanks so much for making us feel welcome-that is a very nice welcome letter. We are taking the 8:30 Ferry and will spend some time exploring before we check in. After... Thank you so much for renting the house to us-It was a great time . It brought me back to when I was a kid with similar landscape that was not built out. The girls especially enjoyed our boating trips to Little Deal Island or as they call it "Adventure Island". It was a new exploration with every change in the tide . They found a bunch of sea glass. Thanks again, Tim

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/30/07

Dear Bill and Patty, We wanted to let you know that everyone had a great time at your house last weekend. Thank you for providing us with so much iformation and necesarry supplies to make our trip go smoothly. We were able to make the most of our time fishing , crabbing boating and kayaking.Then enjoying a seafood feast at the house. We look forward to future trips to your cottage! Thank you again Yan

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Guest: Dan Clair
Date of Stay: 04/05/07 Review Submitted: 04/04/07

Dear Bill, We had a very nice time at your home on Deal Island. On Friday we took the canoe over to Little Deal Isalnd and had an excellent picnic. Thanks for recomending this, it was a highlight. We had a pleasant visit with your neighbor Jodi. We also met the fire department as they burned down an old house behind the Faith Independent church. Agaqin, Thanks for opening your home to us. All warmest wishes, Dan

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/01/07

My sister and I spent a relaxing weekend in your charming home. Between the views and amenities of the home, we were thrilled. So much so that we promised to bring our husband and children at our earliest convenience.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/04/07

Hi Patty & Billy, Our stay at your place was wonderful! Sunset dinners with panoramic views of the bay were sensational. The house is quaint, clean and cozy. We'll definitely be back -

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Guest: Lara Miller
Date of Stay: 01/02/07 Review Submitted: 01/01/07

Happy New Year! I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to say that we enjoyed ourselves very much at your home on Deal Island. It was the perfect place to relax and spend time with friends over New Year's weekend. Thank you very much for letting us use your house for such a nice vacation. I hope you and your family had a nice holiday season.

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Guest: K. Song
Date of Stay: 12/31/06 Review Submitted: 12/30/06

I wanted to thank you for letting us stay at your home on Deal Island. The experience was magnificent! The home was immaculate and cozy and the neighborhood was just what we were looking for.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/30/06

Hi Bill , Thanks for the fast refund! We enjoyed the stay and had a vey good time.We enjoyed the shore and great fishing and water acivities. Just wanted to let you know that the place was extremly neat and tidy when we arrived. Whoever did the cleaning.Good Job. Thanks alot! Jay V. Northern Virginia

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Guest: Alec and Victoria Ryrie
Date of Stay: 10/07/06 Review Submitted: 10/06/06

We recieved this e-mail On Oct 3,2006 Dear Bill and Patty, We just wanted to say , thank you for letting us rent your beautiful house last week.We had a wonderful time there and enjoyed using it as a base to explore the Eastern Shore. The food from Beach to Bay seafood was particularly delicious. Thank you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/24/06

Bill and Patty' Thank you so much for everything. All of us had a blast!!! Crabbing,fishing,canoeing, and ect...Everything was perfect! People at Arby's were great and we used your Beach to Bay gift card to get fried oysters which were also great! Hope I can visit again soon! Thanks again! Jae

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/19/06 Review Submitted: 09/18/06

We have been blessed with incredible feedback from guests that are top quality folks. We thank eveyone for the care they have taken of our home while visiting. There is not one family,couple, or group of friends that we would not hope to have back again! We are offering Fall and Winter Guests a $25 gift card to Beach to Bay seafood.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/22/06

We had such a wonderfull time on Deal Island. It is definately a special place -a lovely shore home , nice and interesting people , fascinating local history and culture,and many opportunities for outdoor adventure.Highlights for the children were bike riding around the village of Wenona , exploring the wildlife management area and the boat tour and fishing trip. our favorite seafood find were the muscles we dug on the shore of Little Deal Island.

Owner response:This family stayed at the house in August 2006

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/20/06

Bill, Thank you very much for the rental.Every one had a great time and everything went well. My friends and I did some biking and kayaking/canoeing and my wife and daughter came and spent some time as well. It was very relaxing. We enjoyed the views from the living room and from the elevated deck. The place was extremely well stocked with those little items that always seem to be necessary and the stay provided some much needed 'down' time to get away from our hectic lifestyles. Thanks again. Christopher N. Washington D.C.

Owner response:Christopher and his friends and family rented the Bay house in June 2006

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Guest: Sylvia G. (-)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/18/06

If you are looking for an off the beaten path vacation and don't know where to stay on the Eastern Shore, you will be delighted with this home and location. Though simple, this house offers a triple delight as it catches the sunrise and sunset as well as lovely bay breezes. This end and area of the Chesapeake will bring you back to times gone by when people sat around and talked to each other for entertainment, enjoying great meals at their own tables. There are more upscale and active areas on the Eastern Shore, but if nature and tranquility are high on your life list, you will be happy with this choice! The home owners are very conscientious and responsive hosts, adding to the ease of your holiday.

Owner response:Sylvia e-mailed us to thank us for the gift certificate for the shoft shell crab dinner they enjoyed with friends from D.C. as well as to say "We enjoyed the Sunrise~Sunset aspect of the Cottage so much that we opened up the sleeper sofa and slept ther every night.

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