Eastern Shore Getaway Near St. Michaels

The house and property was really beautiful, comfortable and serene. The house was well appointed with an excellent library, wi-fi, enough clean sheets and towels, and thoughtful touches throughout. The dock at the end of the property made an excellent place to hang out with my toddler and family and watch the osprey and snails and cormorants.

Our experience was mixed because of a few factors, some of them involved me not doing enough research on the area- I didn't realize there was no sandy beaches! There is a tiny one a ferry ride away, we went a few times, but that gets pricey. Not Liv's fault, but if you are one who assumes that large bodies of water will have beaches somewhere at their shores, be aware that's not the case at the Eastern Shore.

The house doesn't have trash service, so you have to take your garbage and recyclables with you. We never found a legit place for garbage in town, and could have used more specific guidance there.

There were mice in the house, which Liv was concerned about and said she would address, but they did eat my kid's food and we had to keep everything in the fridge and microwave. Liv tries to stay on top of it, but it's a rustic environment so be prepared.

And lastly, my father and I, though no one else in the house, got lots of enduring bites by some kind of insect, most likely outside. Perhaps some kind of tree mite. My mother, son, and husband were not at all affected. The mosquitoes were kept at bay and off the porch by spraying the bushes that surround it with a spray that Liv provided.

All in all, Liv was a very gracious host and the house and environment is great, but there are some things you could be prepared for that would make your trip better.

The house is charming inside & out. The grounds on the water are very calming & scenic. However w the rains the previous week the skeeters were in full force during the day & night. The interior needs some TLC as does the master bedroom toilet but serviceable. Also it should be noted that the cable tv selection is very very limited...was not aware there was a basic plan w maybe 10 channels available. There are kayaks but only 3 so if you have 2 couples you need to rent a 4th. Lastly as advertised there are fishing poles but they do not work. Maybe a few adjustments will give the house a 5 rating..

This was the perfect getaway from the city for us - a spacious, well equipped house in a lovely location that was easy driving distance to St Michael’s. We really enjoyed the garden, woods and waterfront access despite the torrential rain that persisted for the first two days of our stay! Liv was very responsive to a couple of weather-related problems that we encountered and we will have no hesitation in booking again later in the year to enjoy exploring more of the local area.

This is a very nice home in a great location. We took advantage of fishing, kayaking, and just relaxing. Very clean home with lots of land and things to do. Just Minutes from St. Michael, where you have shopping and several dinning options. We stayed here last year at about the same time and loved it so much we had to return. Great owner as well.

This is our second time renting Liv’s house and we wi be back again. The house is just short drive to St. Mike’s (8-10 mins) and the property is in a gorgeous spot and the house is comfortable, clean and really peaceful. We spent our days lounging on the dock or in the yard reading, playing frisbee or just getting some sun. The yard is huge and has all of the comforts you need. Our evenings we spent by a roaring fire or watching a movie or playing a board game. Highly recommend!