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Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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North East, MD
  • Elk Neck State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • North East Beach Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bohemia Vista Marina
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

Nancy’s Touch, named after the amazing woman who developed and maintained the beautiful gardens, is situated in one of the best locations available on the northern end of the Chesapeake. From sunrise to sunset, the view of the juncture of the three rivers (the North East, Susquehanna, and Elk) that merge to create the Chesapeake Bay commands your attention. Soaring osprey, bald eagles, great blue heron and other waterfowl delight as well.

This one-acre property has been in the same family since the 1920’s, and we look forward to now sharing it with others. The one-story home features:
• large “river room” with an amazing view, sitting and informal dining area
• great room featuring a large congenial living space with TV
• formal dining area
• fully equipped kitchen
• laundry room with washer, dryer and pantry located off the kitchen
• large master bedroom with a queen size bed
• two additional bedrooms; one with a queen and one with twin beds
• all bedrooms have water views
• two baths
• game room complete with a pinball machine, foosball table, and baseball game
• outdoor deck, patio seating, and covered deck near waterfront
• lush lawn and garden areas directly accessible from the river room
• well behaved, mature dogs allowed for a nightly fee (Absolute limit is two dogs, and a full description will be required prior to approval); a large, fully fenced yard is available to them directly from the laundry room
• two single kayaks, two stand up paddle boards and life preservers
• recommend bringing water shoes, as the beach is rocky
• main entrance of home is wheelchair accessible; remainder of home is not ADA
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Mature dogs only. Not allowed on furniture.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North East

Located in North East, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Elk Neck State Park and Rising Sun Pond Fish Management Area, while Upper Bay Museum and Milburn Stone Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Elkton Golf and Batting Center and Plumpton Park Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North East, MD

What's nearby

  • Roachs Shore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elk Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North East Beach Area - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Havre de Grace Promenade - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Bohemia Vista Marina - 46 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 21 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! located?

This family-friendly North East holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Roachs Shore, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Elk Neck State Park and Upper Bay Museum. North East Beach Area and Veterans Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house has everything you could possibly need and is very clean. The location right on the water is glorious!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing. Even our excitable westie is calm. We spent our days just reading, stitching, playing in the side yard with our westies and visiting local restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was quaint, scenic, well maintained and in a great location with a breathtaking view of the bay. We had a wonderful time there, would definitely recommend it and would love to revisit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Amazing house

We stayed here as a staycation while we moved. It was a welcomed rest and relaxation spot. It has an amazing view, great space. I could definitely see ourselves staying there again… even though we are locals to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic place to stay. When we walked in, it just felt so comfortable. The gardens are beautiful and we were able to see Eagles most every day. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Excellent stay

This was our 2nd stay at Nancy's Touch and it was perfect. Although the weather wasn't great there are so many things to do at the house and in the area. The house has everything you need and is so comfortable and the views are amazing!! Already looking to book next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buff J.

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

What a great place!

Fully stocked. Clean. Well maintained B-U-TEE-FULL property. Great, quite, private location close to anything you may need. The views are amazing. The hosts are great...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Amazing view

Just a great, quiet, cottage for our mini vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

3rd visit

We have been coming here for one week in the summer for three years. We love it here! This place has everything we want in a vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Family Get Together

This was a great Property, with a Great View. Wife & her sister, and 98yr old Mother really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Amazing property

We had a great stay. Going to try and stay there again next year. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann W.

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

A place of serene beauty

Our stay was a delight! The house was truly a home away from home!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family get together at Nancy's Touch

This is the third time our family has stayed at Nancy's touch & as usual is was a great trip. We did a lot of relaxing, playing games, & kayaking. We love the house, property, & view. We also visited the town of North East a few times.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

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

Another wonderful stay at Nancy's Touch

Beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the house, the grounds and the water
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

This was the second time that we had a family vacation at Nancy’s Touch. We really like the house and location. The view is great. It's a great place to relax & watch the wildlife(ospreys, Bald eagles, herons, etc) and do some paddling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Just heavenly

Everything about this place was wonderful. The furnishings, the house, the beautiful property, and, of course, the view. The owners are also a delight. I highly recommend this as a holiday spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

3rd Year

If I ever hit the lottery (LOL) I would buy this place Its a beautiful house on a perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina M.

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

Nancy’s touch cottage was amazing!

The cottage is beautiful, full of unique charm and character. It is clean, welcoming and very comfortable. The waterfront setting is amazing. You wouldn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

College Drop Off

My family of 4 plus my sister and brother in law made this our home base for UD drop off, coming from IL. It was the most perfect place to relax and enjoy the Chesapeake Bay. So spacious and had everything we could possibly need. North East is a cute town for shopping and eating. Would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Water View

Wonderful gardens and views. I appreciated the dog friendly aspects (e.g., fenced in yard).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

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

Fun with long term friends

We have a lovely stay at the very last week of October. The home was very comfortable and was spectacularly located on the water in a beautiful area. Top notch hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Five Stars

Best rental. Excellent view, comfy furniture, well stocked kitchen, beautiful gardens & property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pen B.

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

Great place, fully stocked

Everything was wonderful. The house and garden are beautiful. We had a great tone and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Heaven on Earth!

This was our second stay and it was even better than the first! We love this very special place soooo much, that we all had heavy hearts when we were leaving. We will be booking for a third vacation ASAP!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani J.

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

Perfection!

We used this location as a home base during our son’s graduation week. “Exceeds expectations” would be an understatement!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Wendt

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We are two sisters (Betsy and Barbara) whose family has owned this property since the 1920's. As a result we spent weekends and summers here throughout our childhoods, and love the memories we have of growing up there. When my parents retired they built the home you will be staying in. The house may have changed, but the magic of the place for us never has.

Why they chose this property

Our mother (Nancy) expressed the specific desire that we keep the property in the family, that we name it Nancy's Touch, and make it into a business that would allow others to enjoy the beauty of the property. Her touch is indeed throughout: from the beautiful gardens, to her artwork, to the antiques she and our dad collected over the years.
The special benefit of the plan is that we and our families can also continue to enjoy it at various times throughout the year, hopefully for many generations to come!

What makes this property unique

The home and property are the epitome of peace and quiet, with unequaled views - enough that many of you may not even feel motivated enough to explore the easily accessed town of North East with its charming shops and wonderful restaurants. If you do venture out you will find elsewhere on this site a long list of sights and activities within about an hour's drive.

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