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Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks

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Dock
Waterside Swimming Pool
Front Exterior
Sunset

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 164680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Powder Room

Second Level Full Bathroom

Second Level Full Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks

Beautiful Private Retreat with Pool located on Covey Creek

The Bird's Nest on Covey Creek is a comfortable and well-appointed 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath high-end waterfront rental with lots of amenities. The expansive lawn offers broad water views of the Chesapeake Bay. Conveniently located within 15-minutes of all the conveniences of downtown Cambridge. If you care to venture out to shop or enjoy an occasional round of golf or a day at the spa, the Hyatt Regency is a short drive.

The Bird's Nest is a true family retreat. There are lots of water toys to enjoy poolside and several kayaks to venture out into the Creek. There are multiple living areas for family and friends to gather, a cozy billiards room with pool table, as well as quiet spaces to escape. You and your guests will enjoy hanging out on the waterfront or gathering around the pool. There is a large stone patio for outdoor dining and watching the sunset. The gourmet kitchen is well stocked and is the perfect place to prepare your daily creations.

PROPERTY FEATURES:

Waterfront: Covey Creek
Dock: A private pier with 1-2ft MLW.
Water Toys: 2 kayaks are available for guest use. To ensure proper life jacket sizing, please bring your own or we can recommend a local rental agency.
Pool: Swimming pools are open from May 15 - October 15. Be sure to bring your own pool towels.
Fireplaces: 2 gas.
Pet Friendly: This is a pet friendly rental.
WiFi: Please note that the rural nature of the area may limit data access. Some of our properties can experience slow internet speeds.

BED SIZES:

King - 1 / Single Bed - Twin Sized - 2 / King - 1 / Queen - 1 / Queen - 1 / Queen - 1 / Double Bed - 1 / Single Bed - Twin Sized - 2 /
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Richardson Maritime Museum and Dorchester Arts Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Spocott Windmill - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 19 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Dorchester County Visitors Center - 20 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Neck District Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Quarter Wine Bar & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The 948 Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choptank Oyster Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soft & Salty Seafood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks on May 19, 2026 start from $1,322, 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.

Is Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Cambridge vacation home is located on the waterfront, 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Spocott Windmill, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Richardson Maritime Museum and Dorchester Arts Center. Ruark Boatworks and Bay Country Shop are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the best-equipped Vrbo I've stayed in. They seemingly had everything, for cooking or playing. Great peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Excellent

Beautiful home, beautiful sunsets, all you could desire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

F P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family loved the house, great views , pool, pool table were a lot of fun. 20 mins from Cambridge. Kids loved the 4 person bedroom. All bedrooms were cozy and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James V.

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

Beautiful house beautiful location

Beautiful house beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family was impressed with the rental. House was clean. Property was well maintained. Kitchen was stocked with all essentials. Host was responsive when questions were asked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room in house to spread out. Enjoyed kayaking and especially the pool- except for the automatic cleaner with hose was not good having six children, ages 7 and under using pool. There were a few issues that the property manager addressed and others that need addressing for the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great family getaway

Fantastic house and property that exceeded our expectations. Perfect for a Thanksgiving holiday with extended family. Rooms were much bigger than they seemed in the photos and there was plenty of space for six adults, four kids and a dog. The property felt secluded and the views and the location, which was right on the bay, couldn't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Beautiful home and location

Very well equipped home at a beautiful location overlooking the water. The pool was a real treat for the kids in our group. The property manager was in regular communication and quickly dealt with one item that needed attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Beautiful setting!

We had a wonderful stay! The kids had a great time in the pool and we all loved our daily outings in the provided kayaks. There are beautiful views from the main living area, the master suite and many of the other bedrooms. The bedrooms are very nicely done. One thing to note is that the master suite includes a room with a king bed that is connected to the master bathroom and open to a guest room with 2 twin beds (no doors between these 2 spaces).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

elena v.

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

Family Vacation

Overall, we had a very nice vacation. The house definitely needs some TLC. I spent the first 2 days taking pictures of things that were damaged or broken prior to my visit. I did forward to the management company, and they were quick to respond. The reviews stating flies and bugs are true, we had both, but I believe it is due to being on the water. The Cambridge area is very nice and we found some great places to eat. The pool and pool area were kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Serena S.

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

Overall nice time

The house offered everything stated and we had a lovely time. I would note the master bedroom does not have curtains or a door so it connects right through the bathroom to the double bed room. There were also some minor upkeep issues such as loose outdoor siding and the pool gate was a bit broken. The team is extremely responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devora L.

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

Great stay!

We had a fabulous time at this property! House was clean and super organized. Had everything the listing indicated that it would. Host was very responsive. We were an extended family of 15 people ranging from ages 20 months to 70 years old. House was great for that. Along with pool and lake activities, house had tons of board games, lego and puzzles for our house. Would definitely stay here again soon. Only challenges - pool table was broken so we couldn't use it and there were no shades in the master bedroom - gave this feedback to property managers and they were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

DonnaCraig B.

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

Fly problem

This is a lovely venue which needs some TLC. The lid on the toilet of the powder room was broken and the upstairs fire alarm needs a new battery. However, more importantly, there is severe leaking of the door walls on the Bay side when it rains. We used towels and even buckets to catch the water. The kitchen door wall is especially bad. I took pictures if you need them. The fly problem is very annoying as it appears they are breeding within the house itself. We noticed almost no flies outside but had MANY indoors no matter how many we killed. In spite of the negatives we all thought the house was very spacious and suited our needs perfectly. The view is beautiful, the area serene and the pool and kayaks were splendid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Amazing week in a beautiful house!

Our family of 14 ranging from 2 months old to 74 years old had the best week staying in this house. We spent so much time playing in the pool, fishing and catching crabs off the dock and playing billiards inside (I’m not sure the billiards table was ever unoccupied). A few of the older kids and adults enjoyed the kayaks too. We loved drinking our morning coffee on the back patio overlooking the water and were awestruck by the beauty of the sunset each night. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed! We had brought extras of kitchen essentials, but didn’t need to. The labels in the kitchen were very helpful too. Early in the week we asked management to remove the vacuum from the pool bc it was getting in the way of the kids swimming, but we regretted having them take it out bc it then got a little dirty towards the end of the week. So I recommend just leaving the vacuum alone and letting it do its job. The bedrooms were great! Everyone was very comfortable. The management team was super responsive and helpful. Our family looks forward to staying here again in the future. Thank you, again, for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

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

Had everything you could possibly need.

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

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

Went too fast

Beautiful surroundings. Loved kayaking. Beautiful views. Easy to swim in bay. Fun pool. So many games at the house. Grill. We could have stayed another week! Perfect relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Beautiful location, quiet, and family friendly.

Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samir M.

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

Sereneity and Solitude

This is a wonderful home to visit with friends and family. The property is in a very quiet and somewhat remote area of the lovely town of Cambridge MD. Great place at a time when you want to have a safe vacation. The property and facilities were exactly as described. We were a large family of 14 and had an absolutely wonderful time. We will cherish our memories at the The Birds Nest.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Big home on water - needs updating

We enjoyed our stay. The house is big and being on the water was great! The views are awesome! But It is time for updates to be made throughout the home. It feels tired and it would be nice to play pool without worrying that billiards will fall through the pockets and land on toes. We expected more for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alessandra b.

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

Birds nest

Lovely location on bay. Perfect family remote getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Felt Like Home -- A Really Nice Home

It really feels like you are visiting friends or family and staying at their home, not like a rental property that gets treated roughly. Beautiful view across the Bay to the Western Shore. Sadly it was a bit too chilly to enjoy the kayaks or the in-ground pool in mid-October. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, utensils, and appliances. Comfy furniture and beds. Plenty of space to spread out, even for larger parties. Satellite Internet worked well. Driving out from Cambridge, mobile service goes from LTE, to 3G, to 1X, with no service in a couple locations. Mobile service is good at the house. Rated check-in at four stars because I didn't know how check-in info would be provided until less than an hour before check-in. The listing didn't say -- go to an office, get a code, something else -- and calls to various phone numbers weren't answered. VRBO customer support was finally able to put me in touch with someone from the property management company, who told me that I would receive e-mail right around check-in time with the door code. From another call with the property management company, it sounds like there were some miscommunications between the company and VRBO as this was a new listing on VRBO. It worked out, but it was quite stressful until I knew we could get in to the property. Would definitely stay at the property again, especially during warmer weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals

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