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Waterfront retreat, beautiful views!

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Water views from almost every window
View of the main house & guest house from the bay
Screened section of porch
Expansive porches for lounging & watching the water
Main house (left) and guest house view from pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MD
  • Place, Spocott Windmill
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ragged Island
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest room 2, main house

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Guest room 3, guest house

2 Queen Beds

Guest room 4, guest house

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Guest Room 1, main house

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest house bath

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Half bath, first floor main house

Toilet

Primary bedroom ensuite bath

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs bath, main house

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Waterfront retreat, beautiful views!

Beautiful, sun-filled, waterfront home where the Choptank meets the Chesapeake Bay. Water views from nearly every window. Watch the sunset from large porches with plenty of seating for your whole family. Screened section of porch has large table for al fresco dining without the bugs.

Property is 3 acres with private pier for crabbing, point with firepit and Adirondack chairs for s’mores, private pool with pergola & lounge chairs.

The main house has high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout and windows windows windows! Stream movies & hang in the large living/dining area (table seats 12!) or gather around the kitchen island. There is a first floor primary bedroom with bathroom, and two additional bedrooms on the second floor with shared bathroom.

Fully restored 2-br 1760s guest home steps from the main house allows older or younger guests to escape for an early bedtime or to read a book on the porch.

Guests are welcome to use our 2 kayaks, stand up paddle board, gas grill, propane crab pot.

We are a 15 minute drive from charming downtown Cambridge with its great dining and shopping.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Check out is 10am!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not eat crabs in the house, and do not bring glass into or around the pool.
Quiet hours are 9pm-7am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
Fireworks are illegal in Maryland, do not set off fireworks.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3214049
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Spocott Windmill and Choptank River Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Knapp's Narrows Marina & Inn and Tilghman Island Marina. Richardson Maritime Museum and Dorchester Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating and other activities like birdwatching.
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Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Spocott Windmill - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Ragged Island - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 23 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 26 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madison Bay - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Hudson Manor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soft & Salty Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The 948 Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5712 Speakeasy - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront retreat, beautiful views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront retreat, beautiful views! 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 Waterfront retreat, beautiful views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront retreat, beautiful views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront retreat, beautiful views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Chesapeake Bay and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Northern Chesapeake Bay. Ragged Island and Spocott Windmill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and property! Bernadette was quick to respond to questions and support as needed. We had a great family vacation with three generations and ten people total.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Great family-friendly property

Looked nice in pictures, but was even better in person. Great host, views, and experience. Our kids crabbed and swam in the pool the majority of our time there, which left parents happy relaxing poolside and on the back porch. Neighbors were very generous and helped us get going with crab bait. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thank you so much, and please come back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Family Vacation

This property was truly a gem. Two homes to accommodate our family of 14. It was right on the water with gorgeous sunsets. Having a private pool, kayaks and a canoe kept everyone busy. Catching and eating crabs was an added bonus. Our host, Bernadette, was so easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Thank you so much, Nancy. We’d love to have you & yoir family back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Excellent view!

I booked this home for my family and all 12 of us fit comfortably in the large living room/kitchen area. The wall of windows offered us a wonderful view of the bay. The pool was beautiful and when we reached out to the host, she was very responsive! We all enjoyed the screened in porch and the guys loved the canoe, kayak & catching crabs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

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

A wonderful stay!

This was our family’s first time vacationing along the eastern shore of Maryland. Margaret’s Delight was a wonderful experience! The location is picturesque and the house was very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. It was interesting to read about the history of the property in a guide to the house/area provided by the host. Everyone enjoyed the pool, canoeing, fishing and crabbing. The kids made s’mores one night at the fire pit on the point. And those amazing sunsets could never get old. We made some very happy memories here and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
Thanks so much—so happy you had a great week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Beautiful property and views

Our multi-generational family of 9 spent a wonderful week here. Upon check-in we walked into an immaculately clean house and a charming welcome basket of Prosecco and S'mores fixings. The kitchen is very well equipped and even has a beverage mini-fridge. The main house is very modern and beautifully and comfortably decorated. We used the guest cottage as well and it also has comfortable beds, a cute mini-kitchen and spacious bathroom. For us, the main draw was the lovely pool and spectacular views of the Chesapeake. We had great luck crabbing but never got to use the fire pit/beach area because of evening storms. It's been a very wet spring and summer in Maryland this year, which also led to a bumper crop of mosquitoes, so bring your bug spray. I communicated with Bernadette, the owner, who was most responsive and helpful. All in all, we had an outstanding week and would love to return to this special property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
Thanks so much for this lovely review, Claudia, and for taking such great care of our home. We hope you will come back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

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

Secluded Gem of a Home!!

We came down for an Ironman weekend and Cambridge and we’re absolutely blown away by the stunning beauty of this property and amount of space to bring the whole family! From the pool and plenty of outdoor space to the kayaks and crab pots, all of the kids had an incredible vacation in this amazing home. Plus the sunset views from the back deck and screened in porch made every night absolutely picturesque! With two structures giving the perfect amount of space for the kids to play and the adults to hang out our entire clan had such a wonderful time. Being just a bit outside of Cambridge but plenty close to get to the race and supplies, my family was able to see us twice on the bike course before they headed into town to catch us at the finish line. Gorgeous home and would recommend to anyone! My niece asked me at the end of the trip if I could do the Ironman again next year so we can come back to this house.. stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2023
Ben, you and your family were amazing guests! Please come back again—and make sure to bring your niece!

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