250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40
Ransome’s Chesapeake Retreats, LLC is in the business of bringing families, friends, loved ones together from around the country! Welcome to our Retreat/Getaway, a private, 250-acre, waterfront estate with one mile of shoreline on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay of Maryland's Eastern Shore! 'RCR' is the ideal setting for Family vacations & reunions, Weddings, Corporate Seminars/Retreats, Club events and Weekend Getaways. Looking for a unique and 'extra'ordinary vacation location for your family this year? A place to relax in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, yet be 'close to it all'?
Our Chesapeake Bay estate is located just outside Cambridge, a quaint maritime town filled with history and tucked away on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Travel through the countryside James Michener wrote about in 'Chesapeake.' It is the perfect getaway for boating, fishing, golfing, shopping, sightseeing, playing games and just relaxing with family, friends and all who want to have fun while playing and/or working! Our estate offers you an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Chesapeake Bay shoreline!!
There are miles of walking paths and our boat dock/ramp offers direct access to the bay for water sports. Our facilities offer lots of places to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings - a 10'x 60' screened in porch, where great bay breezes pass thru, that overlooks a fenced-in pool (Seasonal Only), pond and the Chesapeake Bay itself. There are unparalleled views from all 3 homes and especially from the 2nd floor deck. Here, you can watch the sun come up on 1 side of our world & later that evening see a breathtaking - 'stop what you're doing & watch' sunset go down into the bay!!
Wildlife abounds; the surroundings are picturesque. You can go boating, crabbing and fishing on-site. The Blackwater Wildlife Refuge is our neighbor and offers more paths (for walking, hiking, and biking) and waterways (for canoe and kayaking). Boats, canoes, kayaks and bikes can be rented locally. Want to dine out or need milk, wine, etc - there is a restaurant & a grocery store in the watermen's town of Fishing Creek, just 5 minutes down the road.
Our multi-complex estate has a Family Room and a Great Room in the Main House. There is also a 30' x 30' meeting/rec room in the Fun Center where 40+ people can sit together for meals and/or meetings! Find all the amenities you will need to make memories that last a lifetime. We have thought of everything, so you don't have to!! Come and enjoy all blessings that our estate has in store for you!! Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Church Creek
Located in Church Creek, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and J.C. Lore Oyster House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and Calvert Marine Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
P. L. Jones Marina - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
Long Wharf Park - 44 min drive - 46.2 km
Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 46 min drive - 47.2 km
Getting around
Cambridge Station - 42 min drive
Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Old Salty's Restaurant - 19 min drive
Hooper's Island General Store - 16 min drive
George W Hall and Son - 19 min drive
Russell Hall Seafood - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40?
As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40 on Nov 1, 2026 start from $1,799, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 250 ACRE RETREAT CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION/WEDDING 12 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 40 located?
This Church Creek vacation home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chesapeake Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of P. L. Jones Marina and Pot Island. Gunners Island and Bettys Island are also within 12 mi (20 km).