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Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Looking South from the 1st Floor deck
Exterior
Looking East at the mouth of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay
Looking Southwest at the tip of Solomons Island
Southwest, looking at Solomons Island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Solomons Island Boardwalk
  • Place, Calvert Cliffs State Park
  • Place, Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Floor Loft En-Suite

1 Queen Bed

Pondside 1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Wellside 1st Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor En-Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River

This contemporary waterfront home, located on the Patuxent River, near the entrance to the Solomons Island Harbor, is bustling with activity on the land, water and in the air. From the sail, power and workboats going in and out of the harbor into the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, to the sights and occasional sounds of aircraft from NAS Patuxent River, your cares will simply melt away. In addition, the wildlife including all kinds of birds (osprey, eagles, ducks, geese, herons etc.), deer, foxes and many more provide plenty of enjoyment and photo opportunities. Fish and crab from the bulkhead or just sit and enjoy.
This 3-bedroom, two story, modified A-Frame with an all-glass front will provide plenty of opportunities to rest and enjoy it all. The open plan format kitchen, dining and living room and walkout deck give you spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset. There is one adult bedroom (1 queen) and one bedroom (2 twin beds) for the kids to enjoy on the first floor and a an en-suite bedroom (1 queen) on the second floor.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Proximity to the water! Pond not accessible
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Sm dogs only (2 @ 25 lbs). Fee ($75)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
#1. Relax and enjoy!
#2. See Rule #1. This property is operated under PAX Retreat LLC and conforms to its terms and conditions.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lusby

Located in Lusby, this holiday home is on the waterfront. First Colony Shopping Center and Wildewood Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calvert Cliffs State Park and Salem State Forest. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and Calvert Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lusby, MD

What's nearby

  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Solomons Island Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Harbor Island Marina - 10 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 23 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roy Rogers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Drum Point Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Host is equally amazing and the home was perfect with everything we needed for a long relaxing weekend. Views are stunning and home was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is tops in all of Maryland. If you want to catch crabs in a perfect property this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet to get away. Enjoyed all the wildlife neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle B.

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

Wonderful retreat

My stay was beautiful, excellent, peaceful, very relaxing. My views from the house was beautiful, the sounds of the waves of the water was much needed to detox from everyday life. We fished & crabbed took in the scenery. Our host is/was great wonderful timely response to all my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect visit

Absolutely loved staying here! Property was exactly as advertised, well stocked and excellent wildlife watching opportunities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri U.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

Clean and nice location. Worked perfectly for our visit to the area to spend time with our daughter, son-in-law, and two perfect grandsons. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie G.

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

Lusby and beyond

We had a very restful time. Pete did leave a lot of information about things to do. Steps up to the house were difficult for my husband, but the view was great once situated. Property was very well stocked! Great kitchen for those who like a cooking vacation (Not us!). Did not realize the property was so far from all the restaurants and spent a lot of time in the car. (No reflection on Pete.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

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

Great house, clean, kitchen spices and cookware great, lovely house big enough for a family.

Great location and view of river /naval base. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back! Pete a great host, house accommodations were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Relaxing

Great house and location. Clean, well stocked, comfotable. Better than the pictures. Safe and Perfect for my little dog, 2year old grandson, my daughter and me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful home and property! The house was wonderful, clean, and comfortable. My wife, 9-year- old son, and I had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We had some luck fishing as well, mostly Spot, but my son caught a Flounder on his first cast, riding the bottom. Highly recommend to families looking to relax and enjoy the river/bay. Thanks, Pete!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Had a wonderful time

We came out from Hawaii to see my Daughter and Grand Daughters.The over all experience from start to finish at the property was easy and flawless. Some days it was just my wife and I and other days it was with my grand daughters spending the night, they also enjoyed the stay. There is plenty of room. The property has an excellent view and we saw some wild life. We would stay at this property again and would highly recommend it to others.A hui hou,"until we meet again," Mark and Tamara
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Grandfather

We stayed with out children and grand children. We fished, checked crab pots, and jumped over to Solomons to dine. We had everything we needed for a nice stay! The view is spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

DC tour and the new Nama-Ko Japanese Restaurant

We wanted to visit DC, but not stay there. This place was perfect, an hour to hour and a half away. Great home on a beautiful river. I cant think of anything that the owner missed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Bright and Beautiful Pax Home

We would give six stars if we could. The house was in the perfect location for everything. We saw tons of wildlife, got in some fishing & tanning. The owner, Peter, thought of everything (including Wine & chocolate)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

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

Fantastic stay on the water!

Thank you, Pete, for a great vacation. The place is truly amazing and has everything you need: nice and clean house with it's sole and a fully stacked kitchen, great views on the water with different boats coming in and out, nice and spacious front lawn on the bank where we spent hours playing games, fishing, crabbing, and just relaxing in comfy chairs. Not for swimming though... Special thanks to Pete for his hospitality, prompt communication, answering all the questions and providing clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed h.

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

Verynice

Place had everything you needed Very clean Owner was very responsive We were away most of the day but evenings to mornings very relaxing Entrance is little awkward but other than that no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Another Fantastic Stay

This is our second time staying at Pete's property. We spent a lot of time fishing, crabbing, and watching boats go by. Cages were already baited when we arrived, and we got 4-6 crabs per day during our stay. House had ample supplies of everything we needed to cook family meals throughout the week. Plenty of grocery stores and eateries within a 10 min drive. House was very clean and perfect as a quiet and relaxing place to spend some time with family. Great communication from host - made check in and check out very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Best Kick back spot ever

Always a phenomenal time, owners are super great down-to-earth people, just a place to relax enjoy crabbing, fishing, birdwatching, watching the roaring Jets go by from the naval airbase. Just super phenomenal. Literally 4,5 summers Consecutively. LOL Oh take a bike ride w/the Provided bikes ONSITE. A must do!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Fabulous Waterfront Retreat!

This home is just as described and more. We enjoyed everything about our stay from the sparkling waterfront views to the comfortable, charming home with all necessities provided. The host goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a great time, from wine and chocolates when you arrive to crab traps already baited , and all supplies for steaming your catch! Pete is definitely a VRBO Premier host, he has paid attention to every detail to make his home feel like yours ! We all look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

A nice family vacation on the water

Our family, with two elementary age kids, had a great week and half stay here. Nice views, nice place and room outside to run off some energy. We even saw a pod of dolphins one morning just offshore heading back to the Chesapeake! There’s some good places for kids nearby (Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Cliffs State Park - though it goes without saying beware of jellyfish). Back to the property - quite clean and very well stocked. Pete definitely knows how to run things.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane Z.

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

Memorial Day weekend getaway

I stayed at this property over Memorial Day weekend, and it was just perfect! The views are amazing and there are many different things to do in the area. We went kayaking and jet skiing just to name a few. Pete set up the crab traps for us, but we did not partake as it is still a bit off season and we only caught 5 crabs. The home has everything needed for cooking and enjoying the views. We had our small yorkie with us and he enjoyed the smells and running in the grass. Thank-you so much to Pete for sharing his wonderful home with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene N.

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

A TREAT FOR YOUR EYES AND EARS

Everything in the pictures is just the way it is. Beautiful! Pete is a very special host. His home is clean, comfortable and super well supplied. We enjoyed it for two weeks. There are many worthwhile places in the area that will entertain, educate or feed you well. Thank you Pete.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerome m.

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

Simply Paradise. Ya don’t have 2 Actually go abroad. Trust that!!!

WOW. Where do I start first off? Pete is an amazing gentleman/Host, secondly, this is our 3rd, , perhaps 4th trip. I lost count, bc it’s all just FABULOUS (NESS) I actually took advantage of the Bikes beneath the 🏡 this time & explored the surrounding towns! Just amazing! See ya next Summer!!! GOD BLESS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

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

Relaxation on the Waterfront

The property/home was gorgeous just as advertised. The home is right on the water with great views from the deck and the wall of windows on the front of the house. Inside the home is nicely decorated in a nautical theme and is well appointed with everything needed to feel at home. The owner was great providing detailed/easy to follow instructions as well as recommendations to area activities and restaurants. He also baited two crab pots so we could enjoy crabbing. The house is in a quiet neighborhood so it made it easy to relax and watch the sailboats and wildlife (bald eagles, blue heron, etc.). The sunrises and sunsets from the property were spectacular. The home is also a short drive from Solomons Island and the area state parks (hiking and shark tooth hunting). We really enjoyed the house and will definitely stay here again when we visit this area in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ALWAYS ALWAYS A Beautiful Getaway. Literally any and everything you could possibly need & ask for, super relaxed vibe, great fishing & crabbing, and homeowners are as pleasant as they come. If you haven’t been to this Lusby get away, book ASAP! Have FUN!!
Ps. Inlet/Creek next to house, keep an eye out for Exotic Birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pete Worch

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Retired U.S. Navy Flight Test Engineer who has lived in the local area for 40+ years.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property in 1985 and built the current house on it in 1990 for myself and my family. We so enjoyed the activities, sights and sounds of the location but outgrew the house. We still live nearby. It is definitely a soothing and stress free location that gives you modern amenities and still allows you to experience nature at its best. The location also has some of the best walking and biking neighborhoods and roads without the hustle and bustle.

What makes this property unique

Whether its just sitting on the deck with your favorite beverage, or fishing and crabbing off the bulkhead, you will enjoy the experience to the fullest without leaving. The area also has a wealth of sightseeing, eating, hiking and touring.

Languages:

English

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