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Rambling Victorian Beach House on Maryland's Eastern Shore

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8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

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Betterton, MD
  • Popular LocationBetterton Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationElk Neck State Park78 min drive
  • Popular LocationRipken Stadium81 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen, MD (APG-Phillips Army Airfield)87 min drive

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Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First Floor Back

2 Single Beds

First Floor Middle

1 Queen Bed

The Allium

1 Double Bed

The Apartment Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Lookout

2 Single Beds

The Postcard Room

1 Queen Bed

The Sunflower

1 King Bed

The Zinnia

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Jungle Moon

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Nautilus

Toilet · Shower only

The Apartment Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Purple Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rambling Victorian Beach House on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Welcome to Price Cottage in the quaint bayside village of Betterton, MD! Built in 1903 as an inn, this spacious home is now an 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom guest house filled with every amenity needed for a unique and memorable beach getaway. Anything but your typical beige beach house, Price Cottage is filled with history and color, with room for everyone (sleeps 16!) and extra everything - two kitchens, two porches, outside access to all three floors, ping pong, darts, kids toys, and everything you need for a day at the beach. All this set on a big lot walking distance to playgrounds, tennis, a great sit-down bar/restaurant, a pizza place/deli, and just 7 minutes downhill to the scenic and quiet Betterton Beach.

Betterton, dubbed 'the Jewel of the Chesapeake' sits on the Bay a short 85-minute drive from Philadelphia and under two hours from Baltimore and DC. The town was once served by weekending steamer ships full of Baltimore's working class, who filled the town's beach, beer halls, restaurants, Boardwalk attractions. and small family run inns like Price Cottage. Betterton is much quieter these days, but the serene beach, historic homes, and rural setting still draw vacationers in the know seeking a shoreside escape without the hustle of the bigger beach towns.

Beyond Betterton, Kent County offers other great destinations reached over quiet country roads. Rock Hall (30 minute drive) boasts great waterfront seafood restaurants and unique shops. The college town of Chestertown (20 minute drive) offers shopping, dining, a great Saturday morning Farmer's market, and activities and outings along the river. Georgetown/Galena (15 minute drive) has more local shops, lovely restaurants, and the renowned Georgetown yacht harbor, replete with waterfront dining and great people (and boat) watching. In between these destinations Kent County is a scenic patchwork of farms and forest, with many opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, and other outdoor activities.

Back at your home base, we've furnished Price Cottage to be the vacation getaway of our dreams. The front and rear porches feature dining tables, swings, and plenty of comfy rocking chairs and sofas for lazy morning coffee over a good book. Inside, the first floor features a well-equipped eat-in kitchen, dining room, large living area, two bedrooms (great for older folks!), and a full bathroom. On the second floor there are two bedrooms, one with an ensuite full bath, and our 1970's time capsule - "The Apartment." Once it's own one bedroom apartment, this space has a bedroom, bathroom, eat-in kitchen, ping pong room, and a whole lot of vintage charm. The recently renovated third floor boasts a huge living area with enormous sectional, smart TV, kids play area, and a large table for games, puzzles, or pizza in addition two three large bedrooms and a huge bathroom with shower and tub. Last but not least is 'The Cabin' an enclosed porch with dart board, foosball, a bevy of lawn games and beach toys, and one huge fish.

Price Cottage is ideally suited for larger gatherings of family and friends. Perfect for quiet times and reconnecting, there is room for everyone to enjoy time together and time apart. With the pod-like set up of bedrooms and bathrooms, each family can have their own space along with large areas to come together. We hope that we can be the ideal setting for your next memorable and unique vacation!

Property manager

Michael & Audrey

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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

About the area

Betterton

Located in Betterton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Betterton Beach and Wilmer Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crumpton Auction and Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Betterton, MD

What's nearby

  • Betterton Beach - 7 min walk
  • Washington College - 19 min drive
  • Elk Neck State Park - 78 min drive
  • Ripken Stadium - 81 min drive
  • Cedar Lane Regional Park - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 63 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marzellas by the Bay - 7 min walk
  • Barbara's on the Bay - 5 min walk
  • Molly Mason's - 12 min drive
  • Stoltzfus Family Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • K-B Market and Kitchen School - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rambling Victorian Beach House on Maryland's Eastern Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rambling Victorian Beach House on Maryland's Eastern Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rambling Victorian Beach House on Maryland's Eastern Shore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rambling Victorian Beach House on Maryland's Eastern Shore located?

This family-friendly Betterton holiday home is located near the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Betterton Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Washington College and Crow Farm and Vineyard. Wilmer Park and Historical Society of Kent County Maryland are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group Eastern Shore Getaway
Our group of couples + kids enjoyed our getaway to the Eastern Shore. Betterton was a great home base to visit our alma mater, Washington College, in Chestertown. There, we visited the farmers market and waterfront park & playground with the kids. Back in Betterton, the house fit our group well. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and space for each family. The kids & adults enjoyed spending time lounging in the third floor living room. We were pleased that the house had plenty of games, kids toys, and activities like ping pong. It was an easy walk to Betterton Beach, where our kids were able to run around on a sunny afternoon. The lone restaurant in Betterton, Marzellas, was a nice spot for lunch (hoagies/subs) one day. But, plan to cook for your group most days to avoid driving 20-30 minutes to find another restaurant. The kitchen was well stocked with basics needed for our stay. We’d look to stay here again during our next visit to the Kent County area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gemma k., englewood cliffs, nj / usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
You will not be disappointed by choosing to stay at this property. The house is very clean. It was perfect space, amenities and location for our group. Our kids (age from 9 to 14) had their own space to hangout in the 3rd floor. Adults hung out in the dining room and living area on the 1st floor. Piano was a hit for our kids. The beach is not a real ocean beach but more like a bay but still so nice that it's so close to the house. Supermarkets and some great restaurants are about 20mins drive. Jogging along the beautiful farms was so awesome. Walking distance from the tennis courts and playground was a plus, too. We ordered hoagies from Marzella's. They even deliver to the beach. Overall, it was a great vacation for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

roberto C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Start of the summer st Betterton
This was our third visit to this property and once again we had an excellent time full of memorable moments. We are a group of three families (6 adults and 7 kids), all city slickers and we all look forward to this trip to Betterton all year long. Thanks again to Mike our host for been so accommodating. See you next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Leechburg Pa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old folks like it!
Price Cottage was chosen for our family reunion of siblings and spouses(13 of us.) We needed two bedrooms and a bathroom on main floor for those with mobility issues. We loved it. It was just what we needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankur G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay with friends and family
We had great time at this place. Would love to come back in summers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Audrey

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Why they chose this property

We stumbled on Price Cottage during a summer adventure and fell in love with its unique history and the town of Betterton. We are only the third family to own the house since it was built in 1906 - the previous family owned the house for 65 years! Much of the house is furnished with art and furniture that are original to the house.

While Betterton is only 85 minutes from our home in Philadelphia, it is truly a world away. Price Cottage offers more green space and a slower, more relaxing pace than other beach towns in the area. Even the last bit of driving to the house along country roads starts your time away a little sooner.

What makes this property unique

The house is huge! We love to entertain and host, so having space for all of our friends and family was a must. We are thrilled to be able to host other families and share this marvelous home with you.

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English, French, Spanish
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