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The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres

Vacation home in Cambridge

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Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crapo, MD
  • Place, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Harriet Tubman State Park Visitors Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪92 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

This vacation home places you 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harriet Tubman State Park Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park - 23 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 41 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Long Wharf Park - 41 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 33 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bestpitch Bridge - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Steaks To Seafood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Tea Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Carolyns Stonehouse - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres

Newly renovated house located in lower Dorchester County with fire pit and gazebo for entertaining family and friends. Property is ajoining to Blackwater national refuge which is very popular for nature watching and biking. The Blackwater river is only one mile away with great fishing and crabbing. Property is located 15 minutes from Cambridge, MD and approximately 10 minutes from the refuge visitor center and Harriet Tubman museum.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Cambridge within a short 15-minute walk of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Elliott Island nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres.

The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home with close proximity to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Very quiet and peaceful. The instructions were very simple and clear. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get outdoors

Listing and photos accurately describe accommodations. We were comfortable and satisfied. A nice rural location for perusing outdoor activities - fishing, hunting, boating, paddling, birdwatching. Good parking for a boat trailer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zolita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

Very happy with this place, quiet, clean, all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Enjoyed the house. Everything great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retreat from it all!

My 14-year-old son and I booked this house for a last-minute, 4-day, get-back-to-nature trip centered around fishing. And we couldn't have found a better spot. Andy, the host, was as helpful and generous as could be with information and guidance, even arranging a fantastic night-fishing trip for us. The house is set up generously with kitchen, cleaning, and linen supplies, which made for simpler packing and much convenience during our stay. The property is totally comfortable and easy to manage, with laundry, WiFi & TV, lots of places to sit and eat. And the location of it in the nature refuge makes it feel like traveling to another world altogether. The pond next to the house was awesome for fishing, and there is lots to explore in the area for other nature experiences. We were excited to find the listing, and the reality of our trip was even better than we'd imagined it was going to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blackwater National Refuge

Property owner was great. He text to answer a question and proceeded to give advice on the fishing we were there to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

House extremely clean on 12 acres near Blackwater Wildlife loop. Flooded roads made navigating challenging but nothing that couldn't be overcome. Rental of bikes and kayaks nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away... from everything.

The property is best reviewed in four components: 1) The House. It's great for anyone who just wants to get away from the world. Simple. Clean. Has all the stuff in it you normally expect (linens, towels, forks, pots, pans, internet, etc.) The matresses could maybe stand an upgrade, but the water pressure is great and it even has a massage chair! The Property: It's unique. It's big. There are visiting sitka deer and other types of wildlife. Bring muck boots if you plan to wander beyond the driveway. The Pond: AWESOME! Fishing is what we were there to do. We caught more bass and snakehead in that pond than we did at any other area we visited. Hope it stays that way. The Commute to the Property: We weren't expecting the main roads leading to/from the house to be flooded ALL THE TIME. It seems to just be the way things are down there. Be prepared for 6-8" of standing water on the roads. It can catch you off guard, especially if you find out at night. OVERALL: I catch wait to bring my kids to this place. If you have littles you want to teach how to fish, or just want quiet quality time with family, this is a great spot for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

House was very clean and comfortable. Location was excellent. Very quiet neighborhood. Property had a pond to fish, gazebo and outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023