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Choptank Cottage - a Waterfront Property
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
This private waterfront home is a water & nature lover's paradise. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a small island where local watermen made their living for generations. This home is well equipped with a first floor master bedroom and private full bath. Two bedrooms upstairs share a full bath, one bedroom has 2 twin beds and the other has a queen bed. All bedrooms have a beautiful water views!
Imagine awaking to gorgeous sunrises, beautiful water views, and spending relaxing days among the natural surroundings of the eastern shore. Enjoy seeing the waterfowl passing overhead and landing just past the duck blind, while egrets, osprey, and other birds are nesting nearby.
Many activities for a unique eastern shore experience are only a few feet from your door! A short walk out onto the pier is all you need to go to try your luck at fishing, crabbing or wildlife photography. For a scenic a bike trip, ride over the historic Knapp's Narrow Bridge, along wide bike paths and through other charming towns of Wittman, Sherwood or St. Michael's. For a unique travel experience, take the ferry (by bike or car) to Historic Oxford.
Any day is a good day to charter a fishing trip, visit a lighthouse, go kayaking, dine out, or shop on Tilghman Island or in the most charming towns on the Eastern Shore: St. Michaels, Easton or Cambridge.
Have your next crab feast with friends and family, overlooking the water, with spectacular views of Skipjacks on Harris Creek- which is fed by one of the Chesapeake Bays most beautiful tributaries, the Choptank River.
Keywords: Waterfront, Private, Historic, Pet Friendly, Picturesque, Island, Single, Family, Home,
About Janice Shreve
Don and Janice Shreve live in Easton, MD. Don is a licensed contractor, and Janice works from home for a music clearance company. Our son, Dylan loves the Tilghman house, and we enjoy staying there at times to fish, crab and enjoy the beautiful views.
Janice Shreve purchased this house in 1993
Why Janice Shreve chose Eastern Shore
The property has been in the family for several generations. Previously, there was a modular home on the property, and as a child, Don's family spent their summers at that home when he was growing up. Don's parents had the current home built when they retired in 1993. Don and Janice recently bought out his sister's share of the home because we want to keep the home in the Shreve family and one day retire there ourselves, and eventually pass it on to our son, Dylan.
What makes this house unique
There are kayaks and crab traps for rent on site, and the home has a horseshoe pit, dart board and ping pong table for family fun.
Guestbook comments from the owner
And exploring the surrounding area. Such a lovely house and so well equipped! We saw many gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, and enjoyed looking out for wildlife. Plus our frequent visitor, Clyde, whose waggy tail and enthusiasm made us all smile.
Amenities
Tilghman Island House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered ...
- non smoking only ...
- Waterfront
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking Off Street
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2.5
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- King size beds (1) 1st floor master bedroom with full bath suite, Queen size Beds (1) Upstairs 2nd bedroom, Twin or Single Beds (2) Upstairs 3rd bedroom
- Books
- DVD Player
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- arboretum
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- sailing
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(26 traveler reviews)
A perfect stay!
My husband and I just spent two wonderful weeks at Choptank Cottage. Echoing the other reviews, everything was absolutely perfect. From the house, to the beautifully quiet location, to the amazing views and also to the extremely attentive service we received from Janice - everything exceeded our expectations. The house is perfectly suited to take maximum advantage of the water- just stunning views from each room. It is even more lovely than the pictures on VRBO. I am an avid cook and finding the kitchen so well stocked with pots, pans, crab pots, mallets, knives, etc was a welcome surprise as I have not found this in most rentals over the years. The house was extremely clean, the towels and linens were very high quality, the beds were very comfortable and there were small amenities like a hair dryer, bug spray, matches, hand soap, dishwashing soap, etc. that made it very easy to unpack and quickly start enjoying our stay. In addition, Janice's responsiveness was amazing. There were a couple of times I needed to email her and she literally got back to me within 5 minutes each time.
My husband and I just love Tilghman. It is a quiet little town that we had visited often but had not stayed in before. There are at least 3 nice places right in town for drinks and food with lovely views. The little country store down the street from the cottage is a gem and very well stocked. The point being that, while Tilghman may seem a little remote, one does not need to go into St Michaels for everything.
Overall, we simply could not have had a better stay and have already reserved our two weeks for next year!
And so, it begins
Our family vacation has relocated. To Tilghman Island. On Harris Creek. At Choptank Cottage. I can only echo what others have said. The views are spectacular. There is a dock where we could tie up our 28' Chris Craft, fish, crab and watch the sea life.
This home has everything you might need including cooking utensils, crab pots, a picnic table, firepit and so on. Even the next door neighbor and her big love of a dog are very special. The owners are very helpful and the house very welll kempt.
The location is wonderful, right on the creek. Marker 5, the Red Store, Knapps Narrows, The Lady Patty, Harrison's and on and on.
The one problem is leaving. Looking forward to the next time. Wow.
Relaxing Get-a-way
The Choptank Cottage is incredible. The property is accessible, but secluded. The neighbors are very nice. We enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving vacation sitting by the Bay enjoying the amenities offered by the home. The owners are incredibly easy to work with and everything is provided. The rooms are impeccable and clean. We cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner with no issues. Even board games are provided. Use the fire pit, it's awesome and you can sit and enjoy a fire while looking over the Bay enjoying a full moon. I cannot speak highly enough about the property and our family is already looking to rent again. The price is great and the house is amazing. Thank you to the owners for allowing us into their home and for an amazing time.
Wonderful Property
A wonderful relaxing home with beautiful water views. The owners were accommodating and very responsive to our pre-trip questions. The property has everything you may need and is private but not secluded. St. Michael's is a short drive away with plenty of restaurants and shops there are also several restaurants closer by. We completely enjoyed our stay and plan to return. We highly recommend Choptank cottage.
Fantastic Stay
After having stayed at another location on Tilghman Island a few years ago, we expected quiet and beautiful views. This house tops our list of fantastic homes to spend time in - where do I begin? Gorgeous sunsets, fabulous weather, lots of wildlife sightings (including eagles, herons, horseshoe crabs, nettles), visits from neighbors' two friendly black labs, quiet and friendly neighborhood. Best of all, this well taken care of home has everything from flyswatters to nightlites. Beautiful new kitchen appliances and countertops, comfortable beds, roomy and spacious layout - great owners to deal with. We are already planning a revisit! Truly hated to leave this heaven on earth spot!
Great Home
We just finished our stay at this beautiful house! The house was absolutely wonderful. It is well cared for and extremely clean. It was so peaceful and the view of the bay was great. It was quiet and the people were very friendly. We made a fire every night and saint michaels is only 20 minutes away. We definitely want to book again.
Map
Kayaks available on site for rent,
Crab traps available on site for rent
*Gas fireplace is not working at this time
Photos
Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Linen service | $70 |
| Pet Fee | $50 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $300 |
| Tax Rate | 4.0% |
***Weekly minimum in July and August
Additional optional items are:
Linen Service $70 (beds made upon arrival / bathrooms stocked with towels)
Pets: add $50 per pet
Kayak Rental ($75 single / $125 double) *we have 2 singles available and 1 double
Crab Trap Rental ($25 for all crab traps)
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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