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Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park

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A dining room with a long table set for six, surrounded by chairs, with a chandelier above and a cabinet with glass doors in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a rug, and a chandelier.
A room with bunk beds, a desk, a patterned rug, a toy train, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Deale, MD
  • Place, Parker Creek
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin Point State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shadyside Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park

Escape to this elegant, professionally decorated 4BR/3BA Chesapeake Bay retreat, just 3 blocks from the water. Designed for family‑friendly, group‑friendly, coastal getaways, the home offers comfort, style, and effortless vacation living. Enjoy access to Franklin Manor’s private waterfront park, fishing and crabbing piers, boat/kayak ramp, swimming area, and playground—all just a short stroll away. Professionally cleaned by a top‑rated team, the home delivers hotel‑level freshness, sparkling bathrooms, and a consistently exceptional guest experience.

Franklin Manor also features a basketball court, volleyball court, baseball diamond, open field for soccer, and a play area with climbing structure, slide, and swing set. We provide all the balls for every sport, plus a baseball mitt and a bouncy ball, making it easy for families and groups to enjoy instant outdoor fun.

This spacious 2‑level home includes 4 bedrooms and flexible sleeping options—1 king, 2 queens, 2 sets of bunkbeds, and 2 rollaway beds—ideal for multi‑generational trips, extended stays, temporary work assignments, visiting nearby family, and wedding‑weekend groups. The fully stocked kitchen, open layout, and over 55 curated amenities (fast Wi‑Fi, smart TV, outdoor dining deck, blackout curtains) create a seamless, guest‑ready experience. Perfect for remote work, long‑term stays, and coastal escapes.

Each bedroom is a peaceful sanctuary with soft textures, ambient lighting, and calming palettes. The home features a large footprint, charming front porch, and quiet neighborhood perfect for relaxation, reconnection, and coastal living. Whether you’re grilling on the deck, exploring the Bay, or unwinding after a day outdoors, every corner is designed for comfort, ease, and togetherness.

Conveniently located: 20 minutes to Herrington Harbor, 30 minutes to Annapolis, and 1 hour to Baltimore or Washington, DC. Ideal for USNA Graduation/Commissioning Week, wedding weekends, family visits, work travel, and longer stays.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4962015vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Churchton

Churchton is home to this holiday home. Captain Avery Museum and Galesville Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Annapolis City Dock and Marlboro Square Shopping Center. Chesapeake Beach Water Park and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Deale, MD

What's nearby

  • Parker Creek - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Franklin Point State Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Shadyside Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Galesville Heritage Museum - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Captain Avery Museum - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayside Bull - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South County Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake Market & Deli - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chic retreat steps to Water, Piers & Waterfront Park located?

Situated in Churchton, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. Parker Creek and Franklin Point State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful, and big. The back yard is nice. We played games out back and had a cookout. Walking distance to the pier and a playground. The
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Diana Lawless

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We love turning so so houses into homes away from home for traveling families, friends, and coworkers. I love to provide a place for people to get away and connect with people in nature.

Why they chose this property

Franklin by the Bay is a hidden gem neighborhood with a waterfront park for residence and guests to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Franklin at the Bay is unique, with all new finishings and furnishing, a big backyard, over 60 amenities in the house, and attractive offerings in the community and surrounding areas.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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