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A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD

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4 Bedroom water-front house as viewed from the community pier. Sleeps up to 10
This sweet spot has over 100 windows for loads of natural light and bay views.
Enjoy your morning coffee from 2nd floor balcony-deck just off principle Bedroom
Bedroom #1, California king, 1st floor, ceiling fan, Bay view
Bedroom #1, California king, 1st floor, ceiling fan, Bay view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Deale, MD
  • Place, Franklin Point State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadyside Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Galesville Heritage Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

sun-room, child's play space/exercise, bedroom

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (first floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 (2nd floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3 (2nd floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD

A perfect spot for relaxing, reading, and writing, or as a home-base for visiting the many cultural and natural attractions nearby. This four bedroom water-front home under mature trees is in a quiet community located along the main-stem of the Chesapeake Bay. Bring your binoculars to watch wildlife and the coming and going of ships, sailboats, and commercial crab fishermen. Bring your sea-kayak to paddle around the creeks and bay. Join a fishing charter from one of the nearby marinas. One hour from Washington DC¹ or Baltimore¹, and 30 minutes from Annapolis¹ makes for easy day-trips to museums and culture centers. There are a number of restaurants of various calibers close-by.
¹longer during rush hour
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
No Cribs/playpens provided. House not childproofed
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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
No smoking/vaping on entire property; No Glitter or confetti; wooded yard- trees have surface roots, park on paved/gravel 6 cars max, No shed access.
Housekeeping Including linen change required for each 7 days of occupancy. Guests must cooperate on scheduling.

Important information

You need to know

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number STR00492

About the neighborhood

Churchton

Located in Churchton, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Captain Avery Museum and Galesville Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chesapeake Beach Water Park and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. Wild Bird Center and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Deale, MD

What's nearby

  • Franklin Point State Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Shadyside Park - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Galesville Heritage Museum - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Captain Avery Museum - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center - 16 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Sliders - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Bull - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake Market & Deli - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD on May 17, 2026 start from $595, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. Franklin Point State Park and Shadyside Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Great stay at Harriet’s Retreat!

We have been renting residential properties for many years in the US and Europe. This property and host really stand out. Perfect family layout, very well equipped, nicely decorated, spotlessly clean, quiet neighbourhood, beautiful views! Friendly welcome, clear instructions, very responsive communication and interesting (to us at least) details shared about the surrounding landscape and community of Cape Anne. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by James Hade

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I grew up in western Maryland but spent many summer days at our retreat on the Bay. I enjoy hunting, fishing, growing trees, and gardening.

Why they chose this property

This vacation home has been in the family since 1945 and is the source of many happy family memories of relaxing, fishing, and catching blue crabs. In order to sustain this home as a family retreat we are opening it to share.

What makes this property unique

In the heat of the summer, the breezes off the water keep the air temperatures 10°F or more cooler than the ambient air temperature further in-land.
Sunrises on the bay tend to be spectacular! Storms moving up the bay provide visual drama that cannot be seen in-land. Occasionally we will have a Bald Eagle or two visit one of the trees early in the morning (and they are extremely skittish about people moving around), but in the summer daytime Ospreys dominate the sky here.

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