See all properties
Entire home

Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier

Photo gallery for Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier

Comfortable, Spacious, Family-Friendly Second living room
Comfortable living room
Dining area
Breakfast area off the kitchen
Upstairs living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 223450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Cambridge, MD
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Choptank River Lighthouse
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier

Fishing Cove is a fully-furnished eight-bedroom six-bath private waterfront family-friendly house tucked away in a lush pine forest. Our waterfront vacation home is on a very private cove with 2 acres of waterfront property and a large private dock and 3 boat slips. Easy access by car, or by boat from the Chesapeake Bay.

Drink your morning coffee on our 12' x 72' deck watching the birds and deer. Fish and crab from our pier. Swim in our pool. Our large welcoming house has everything you need for a relaxed vacation on the Eastern Shore, including accessibility features - electric wheelchair lift, ramps and wide main floor doors.

Located on Fishing Creek off the Little Choptank 9 miles from Cambridge, Maryland, we are near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and our shoreline attracts an amazing variety of waterfowl. We have great bicycling roads: Flat and scenic, so bring your bikes. Bring your canoe and explore the shoreline. The house is wonderful any time of the year!

All new mattresses, new super-fast Fiber Optic WiFi, new geothermal heating and air conditioning system, new paint inside and out, and much more!

Sorry, we cannot accommodate weddings, wedding receptions or large group events.
Nice doggies are considered. Our insurance policy excludes Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Mastifs.

Property manager

Virginia Townsend Rubsam

Languages

English, French
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.
Find out more

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Ransome's Chesapeake Retreats - 250 acres with one mile long of Bay shoreline

EASTERN SHORE/CAMBRIDGE 250 ACRES on CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION sleeps 40

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
9.8 out of 10, (53 reviews)
EASTERN SHORE/CAMBRIDGE 250 ACRES on CHESAPEAKE BAY VACATION/REUNION sleeps 40

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gated deck & pool with automatic safety cover.
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
No PitBulls, Rottweilers, Mastifs, Dobermans,
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Richardson Maritime Museum and Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ruark Boatworks and Bay Country Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 22 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 22 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Dorchester County Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 23 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Bitta Bull BBQ - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Portside Seafood Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Christ Rock Park, Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks. Bay Country Shop and Snows Turn Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geoffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Vacation

We enjoyed the property amenities which accommodated our 4-generation family. The kids and grandkids loved the pool and the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing spot!

We were a group of siblings and some children celebrating Thanksgiving together in this lovely and well kept home. The communication with Virginia was great. She was very receptive of our needs. The rooms were very spacious. The house clean and well equipped. We would love to return during warm days to be able to enjoy the pool, fishing in the backyard and more walks. We recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Fishing Cove, everyone enjoyed the pool. The pool was well taken care of. Location was very peaceful and quiet. Bedrooms were spacious and located apart from each other. We enjoyed sitting outside on the big deck with awning to block midday sun.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary L D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

House size, amenities and location was perfect. Hostess responded quickly to meet our every need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time Away

Overall the property fit our needs. Although, the floors and ceiling areas (baseboards, vents, returns, fans in bath rooms) were not clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting, fun for kids

Great family getaway with plenty of activities for the kids. We caught a ton of crabs off the dock and were able to cook them. The pool is a great size, and the view from sitting on the pool deck is amazing. Highly recommended for a family looking for a quiet place to stay that will keep kids entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Family of the Bride stayed. Excellent accommodations. Extremely quick communication with property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Our family group of age 3 to 75 had a wonderful time at the house. Everything was just as described in the listing. Everyone especially enjoyed the pool and deck area. The beds were comfortable and it was fabulous to have 6 bathrooms for our group. The only issue we had was the bugs. Be sure to bring your insect repellant!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

roberta k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

summer vacation

this was a terrific house for our big family, plenty of room for everyone!!! loved the seclusion of it. we spent most of our time on the back deck and in the beautiful pool, caught crabs off the dock and did some kayaking, i would definitely rent it again, thanks Virginia for sharing your home!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cambridge house

We enjoyed the property, but wished there was more to do in area. I found the yellow sheets in a suitcase. Some one was playing a trick on me. Sorry. My husband said the air conditioning filter should be changed for better efficiency
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Outstanding location. Peaceful,quiet lovely view House needs to be freshened up

Loved the house and location. Beautiful view and so peaceful. Enjoyed watching the birds and crabbing from the dock. Plenty of space for our family. Pool and deck were lovely. Great seating outside and loved the grill! Only complaints- house needs painting, new sofas and new mattress in the master upstairs. Fishing Cove was neat, tidy and clean. Our family agreed that we would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

Lovely spot for a gathering of friends!

Our book group (9 women) spent a delightful two nights at Fishing Cove House. The house easily accommodated the 9 of us with its variety of sleeping options, and enough bathrooms for minimal sharing. The house is very well equipped (new kitchen and appliances) with spaces for large and small group gatherings as well as quiet corners for individual reading. The location of the house is quiet and private, with great outdoor space with ample seating and lovely water views. All in all a very comfortable place in easy access (2 hours) from Washington DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leigh I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best week of the year

Very Happy with the week. Weather could have been cooler. A railing to get out of pool would be nice. Better TV's would be nice but not having TV for a week was great too. We are thinking of doing it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August get away

Our group of 15 had a great week at Fishing Cove. We were out kayaking every day - sometimes a bit of a challenge to launch depending on the water level. There wasn’t any boat traffic so even our beginners could kayak as far as they could paddle. We had a wonderful time playing in the pool and watching the birds and encountered lots of frogs and salamanders. A great time was had by all. Also - having 2 refrigerators was a real bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deidre H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for multiple families with young children

This home was perfect for our family get away with multiple couples and lots of small children. The pool was secured from the kids but also easily accessible. We did a lot of cooking and were pleasantly surprised at every meal with just how stocked the kitchen was and convenient for serving big meals. Also plenty of outside seating for everyone which was very convenient. We had a minor issue with the air conditioning early in the week and the owner couldn’t have been more responsive and pleasant! She made sure the issue was fixed as quickly as possible. We can’t wait to go back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben F., Baltimore

Quiet cove, comfy, well equipped house.

Generous size rooms with lots of natural light. Bathrooms are spacious and well equipped. There is a open area on the second floor for cozy gatherings or a nice place to read away from the crowd. The dining rooms seats 10 comfortable, we were fine with our group of 12 sitting around the table. The kitchen is large and well stocked with plenty of pots and pans, plates and utensils. There are essential 4 separate sleeping wings, so the big snorers in our group kept to one of the wings and the rest of us slept undisturbed. The house is well maintained and the beds are comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H., Quaker Hill, Connecticut, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Thanksgiving Weekend

This home was just right for our 22 member family. The deck was a delightful place to relax in the early morning sun and the kids devised so many games to play there throughout the day. It is a bird watchers paradise in the early mornings and evenings. The board walk to the water was so peaceful and quiet each morning. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. The house accommodated our two folks with disabilities -the lift and so many first floor bedrooms were accessible and easy to use. The beds were great throughout and plenty of bathrooms. Ginger, the owner, was so responsive and generous. It was an easy house to live in and to enjoy everyone being together. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for a Big Family

This property was great. We stayed in the winter so our experience was a bit different than the average summer guest, but the view of the bay was beautiful. The house is huge and had plenty of space for the 14 of us. The house is in need of a couple of repairs and could probably use a new coat of paint here or there, but is generally very nice. The only big issue we had was that the heat in the 2nd floor was kind of overbearing and we couldn't quite figure out how to turn it down. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend to a large family who wants to spend time together but also have room to escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Pedrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aug 2021 NJ clan

Had a great vac house was roomy , loves the pool and decks . Couldn’t swim in the water by the docks because of jelly fish :( ! Only issue was the AC downstairs wasn’t working the best and most days it was 81 in the house during the day and around 76 at night vary hot and uncomfortable to sleep most nights , AC upstairs was nice and cold . I would definitely revisit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

mary o., Where do you live? Roanoke VA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion vacation.

The location and pool were great. We brought our own kayaks and found it easy to launch our flotilla from a space near the dock where we did some fishing. The pool was great and it had lots of lounge chairs which was a big plus. As to the interior, the recently renovated was beautiful and well stocked. We could for a multitude easily. The layout of the house was great for housing several families with teenagers and a baby. On the disappointing side we’re the beds. They are full size not queen Iin the suites which does not work well for two adults. In the twin rooms the mattresses were too small for the beds which is okay for children but not for older teens. Maybe the next Reno project? All in all, a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Great for multi-generational families

We loved it! We had 13 people who stayed the whole time, and a couple that came in for visits. The place is spacious and has the "right stuff" (plenty of towels, kitchen utensils and appliances/equipment (2 fridges!), games and puzzles, a great deck for reading, and, best of all, a swimming pool). We've stayed in a lot of places (in various areas), and this one had the best configuration with good furnishings. We didn't get to enjoy the big yard, because it rained every day there, but it would be a great play area for children (with mosquito repellant on). The heavy rain also meant that the crabbing was not great, but just wait until next year! The one suggestion I would make is to add some hooks to the doors to hang up towels. The host was very responsive and helpful, both before and during our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Becky A.

Really nice property in a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle for a little while.

The house is very well equipped - especially the kitchen ( it's the first place we have stayed in 14 yrs. that actually had a grill to make pancakes on!) Having pool towels provided was definitely a plus. There was plenty of room to spread out and not be in anybody's way. The pool was the biggest hit. Our grandchildren lived in it for the week. Only down side was the surprising discovery of a wasp's nest under the surrounding bench (which the owner took care of right away when she was told about it.) We did not get to use the row boats due to lack of oars, but they were delivered the day we left, so I know the next family will enjoy paddling around the river. We all really enjoyed our week here. I called it a little like Walden Pond (very peaceful and serene early in the mornings - and then the kids would wake up!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

carol j., USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

I wanted to give this a four star rating but there are a few shortcomings with this property. The positives are the owner is a delight and responds quickly to issues, the pool and deck are great, kitchen well equipped, plenty of seating around deck. The negatives are the mattresses are old and need replaced, one of the deck umbrellas is broken, towel rack broken, ceiling fan not working, rowboats advertised on website not useable. Other things that are not the fault of owner but renters should be aware of: the inlet to the bay is full of jellyfish and not swimmable and mosquitoes and biting flies are abundant. Bring lots of bug spray and be prepared to use it. Having said this my family had a fun time and the scenery is lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Brian E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location pool area but house cleanliness awful!

The issues of cleanliness started as soon as we walked in the door, there were flies everywhere and it took a couple of hours to clear them out. In the master bedroom bathroom there was an unplugged refrigerator that was moldy inside. Two of the draws in one of the main refrigerators were not clean. The most revolting thing was the dishwasher, it was dirty and stunk. Even after running a cleaner through it and scraping out the scum it still had a revolting smell. One of the toilets is very badly stained and the showers in some of the bathrooms are very slow to drain. Cleaning in general is very poor, under one unit there was clumps of hair. The heat in the house was overwhelming and was not resolved for two days. We tried to get air flow through the house but some of the windows were stuck shut and others had no screens. Then if you could open a window it was very very dirty! There was a number to call about cleaning issues but, this needs a major clean, for it to be this dirty this early in the season is shocking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Noel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The house was great! But there is no hot tub.

The only negative thing I can say about this house, and unfortunately it is kind of a big deal, is that the VRBO listing very clearly says that this house has a hot tub.This house does not have a hot tub. This house has never had a hot tub, and the owner does not know why VRBO says the house has a hot tub.Anyway, once we found out, it was too late to switch bookings and we made the best of the house. It is a great house! But, weirdly, we had to scroll through 4 years of VRBO reviews from guests to find any mention of the hot tub expectation - we found one from 2020.Thanks,Noel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Townsend Rubsam

Host profile image
With 3 married children and five grandchildren we added a second floor to Fishing Cove to accommodate all of us as well as our friends. When our family isn't using Fishing Cove we offer it to other families so they can enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We bought this house because of its PERFECT location. It is only 60 miles from Annapolis so getting there is easy, going from the hustle of city life to perfect peace in an hour's drive. It started out as a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house that we enlarged and improved to fit the needs of our own large extended family. Then we decided to offer it to other large families for their vacations so they can enjoy it too!

What makes this property unique

We have a large house with lots of space for multi-generational family get-togethers. There's something to do for everyone.

Languages:

English, French
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

lake rentals in England
Cottages Grantown-on-Spey
Villas Province of Bari
Villas France
rentals with pool in County Galway
Cottages Brittany
Cottages Brora
Cabin Rentals Arrochar

Holiday Rentals

Bewdley Pines Golf Club Holiday Rentals
Alkimos Holiday Rentals
Bluewater Shopping Centre Holiday Rentals
Chathill Holiday Rentals
Hoi An City Centre Holiday Rentals
Bora Bora Holiday Rentals
Scotland Holiday Rentals
Durham Holiday Rentals
City Centre Dublin Holiday Rentals
Rodney Stoke Holiday Rentals
Keyham Station Holiday Rentals
Nerja Holiday Rentals
Madrid Holiday Rentals
Flushing Holiday Rentals
Castel del Monte Holiday Rentals
Royere-de-Vassiviere Holiday Rentals
The Hague Holiday Rentals
Tuscany Holiday Rentals
Bourton-on-the-Water Holiday Rentals
Coleville Holiday Rentals
West Raynham Holiday Rentals
Formentor Beach Holiday Rentals