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Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81872 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MD
  • Place, Spocott Windmill
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Choptank River Lighthouse
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

This cottage places you 5.6 mi (9 km) from Chesapeake Bay and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Northern Chesapeake Bay. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Spocott Windmill - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 27 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Long Wharf Park - 28 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 28 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madison Bay - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Woolford General Store - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Boats & Hose - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪The Neck District Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maryland Blue - ‬43 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.

Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier

There are two houses on the property. In June of 2015 we completed a full and total re-build of the carriage house and are back up and running on VRBO. Since retiring in 2014, Clarissa and I are living full time in the house and you may see us from time to time, but the carriage house 'cottage' has been designed to be a get-away that is comfortable, elegant, private, cozy and memory making. It is perfect for families, couples, and or friends just wanting to spend some time together. It is far enough away from civilization to enjoy the water, sky, trees and wildlife, without being entirely out of touch. You are in short driving distance to Cambridge, Easton, St. Michaels, and Salisbury, or Ocean City for lots of day-trip entertainment. For nature lovers, we are near the Blackwater Refuge for kayaks or canoes. For hunters, this is an area sought after by those interested in ducks, geese, deer, turkey and others. For golfers, there is one nearby golf course and plenty of varied and highly-rated local restaurants.

If you’d rather just stay on the property in a quiet, secluded natural arena, you can enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing (right from the pier), swimming, walking, biking, sitting with your favorite folks, or holding down the hammock with a good book. In cool or rainy weather, there are games, books, internet and TV. The house is designed for entertaining, with a brand new kitchen equipped with plenty of cooking paraphernalia, and the living space is conducive to easy conversation and lots of comfortable seating.

There are two different areas for dining, inside or under the pergola, all in view of the Brooks Creek/Choptank vista. It is perfect for a family to get reacquainted or a romantic getaway. We provide the ambiance, you provide the fun!

Living room with 42' flat screen TV, dining room, bathroom and kitchen, two with queen beds and a third with a full size bed, and a loft with two twin-sized beds. separate 15 x 12 pergola with slate flooring, adirondacks, fireplace and dining seating for four. The pier can handle motorboats, canoes, or rowboats. Four kayaks are available. Linens and paperware provided along with all kitchen equipment and dining ware.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,872 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please see Rental Agreement

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Adults responsible for children

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Cambridge, close to Ragged Island and Spocott Windmill.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier?

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

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam), which is about 20.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier?

Yes, every accommodation at Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

Family and Pet-Friendly, Waterfront with Pier Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 265 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is lovely, and so are the hosts. We were all very happy with our stay. Cambridge is an interesting place, and the views from our unit were spectacular. So much to do just being on the property. We all enjoyed our long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts were very welcoming, helpful, good communication throughout the reservation process and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host, Rob, was kind and helpful, and the place was beautiful! Five stars all the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

D. Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Incredibly responsive and friendly hosts. The cleanest short-term rental we have stayed at. Beautiful views. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location with delightful water views. We enjoyed canoeing, making smores at the fire pit, going for walks in the woods and just relaxing.Rob and Clarissa great with getting us oriented to the property and available if anything came up. Our granddaughter loved the playhouse as well as the swing and hammock
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay at this absolute jewel of a place. We had an amazing weekend and our kids loved every minute of it (even though it rained!). The house is perfect for 2 couples with kids. Communication with Rob and Clarissa was super easy, the house was spotless, and we were very comfortable. We’ll be coming up again soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Robert and Clarissa were welcoming and as hospitable as could be. The scenery was just beautiful. Great stay for Ironman Maryland!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET A., Campbell Hall, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful experience. The property was right on the bay with spectacular views and sunsets. The house itself was wonderful. It was comfortable and beautifully appointed with high quality furnishings and antiques.The kitchen had everything needed. AC and overhead fans provided excellent comfort. Kayaks and a canoe were great for cruising on the bay. They also had bikes available (we brought our own). Biking is a pleasure on the rural and flat terrain of the Eastern shore. Lastly (but not least) our hosts, Rob and Clarise were wonderful. Always accessable, helpful and friendly. Kudos all around.l
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
From beginning to end the entire experience was amazing! Our hosts went above and beyond to make our stay welcoming. The house was the perfect size for our 8 ppl and 5 dogs. They had everything we needed to spend time on the water. We hope to make regular return visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne s., Columbia, MD (21045)

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is lovely and our host was top-notch. Only comment is there is no washer/dryer for clothes, However, our host invited us to use their washer/dryer. Could not speak more highly of this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property, house and amenities were exactly as described. Absolutely gorgeous views second only to the hospitality extended by Rob and Clarissa!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel O., Red Lion, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rob and Clarissa's property is in the perfect location on Brooks Creek. The views are spectacular! We enjoyed listening to the birds or watching the activity on the water while we sipped our morning coffee. The three bedrooms and loft space provided more than enough room for 4 adults and two 17 year old boys. Rob is very responsive to any needs his guests may have. Several members of our party enjoyed taking the kayaks out on the creek. The boys enjoyed cooling off in the pool. We also used our bikes to ride on Cassons Neck Road to get a 6.5 mile round trip ride in.The boys rode to Soft and Salty Seafood for homemade ice cream. We also enjoyed a 1/2 bushel of crabs from Soft and Salty. Rob had everything we needed to pick crabs under the pergola on a sunny day.The home is a 20 minute drive to Cambridge where we found a couple very nice shops with artwork from local artists. Layton's Chance is a winery in Vienna that is a must visit for a flight of wine tasting or a slushy.This is the perfect place to just get away and relax at the property or travel to near by attractions. Our adult children took day trips to the many beach choices while we relaxed closer to Cambridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J., North Brunswick, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental vacation that checked all the boxes

This was an extension of our original 4-day stay. We had so much wonderful and fun time that we stayed an extra day. The owners Rob and Clarissa were the best host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J., North Brunswick, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental vacation that checked all the boxes!

Property ground was huge with plenty of leisure activities to enjoy such as kayaks, dart board, above ground pool, bikes, swing, etc.The most enjoyable part was the private dock where we enjoyed crabbing and fishing, sunset viewing and just plain relaxing. All rooms were nicely organized with clean sheets, linen, towels and toiletries. The icing on the cake was the kindness and generosity of the owners Rob and Clarissa. They made us feel at home and treated us like family in going far beyond what's expected from any vrbo rental owners we have had in the past. Can't wait for our next summer crabbing experience in this mini paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Laid-back perfect location

The property and hosts were exactly as advertised and what we were looking for. We absolutely love this area and after connecting with Rob and Clarisa our hope is for many return stays. I've been vacationing on the eastern shore for over 50 years and have always appreciated the hospitality of the people, its very refreshing to still experience this same hospitality. Thanks Rob and Clarisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

grace d., Gaithersburg MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Multi-generational vacation

We had grandparents (75yr), parents (50yr), young adults and teenagers (17-21) and a dog. Everyone had something to do and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We did canoeing, swimming, boarding, fishing, crabbing, biking, sunbathing, we had S’mores, watched marvelous sunset, played card games. The dog had the most fun by chasing squirrels and rolling in the mud. He did not get to do this at home. My parents came to visit me from Bejing China. They had a good time talking with Rob and their grandkids. The house is fully equipped with everything we needed. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend on the Eastern Shore

It is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the water. We will book again if we are back that way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

What a wonderful area on the water. The proprietors were such friendly and accommodating people. The apartment was clean and well stocked. They had a wide range of activities on the property. It was wonderful being able to sit near the water and enjoy my friend’s company. I highly recommend this welcoming place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend excursion on the water

This was the perfect location and property for our family. I only wished we booked a longer trip! The amenities inside and out, and the friendliness of our hosts made this a great way to relax away from the Beltway and get out on the water. The kids didn’t want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolute gem

The only thing I can say is that the online listing really doesn’t do justice to how amazingly stunning Rob & Clarissa’s place is. My family and I decided last minute that we wanted to spend a weekend on the bay. I never expected it to be so beautiful! We got there late in the evening and we were speechless when we woke up to the most beautiful view of the water. My son had an amazing time between playing in the loft or in the playhouse outside, kayaking, and paddle boating. My parents “settled” for chilling by the water and enjoying the firepit and gazebo. I strongly recommend it and plan to go back as soon as we can. Thank you for a wonderful time, Rob & Clarissa!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot on the water

If you’re looking for a remote location on the water, this is it. House was clean, hosts were nice. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn V., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Hit the "Reset" Button

If you are looking for a bit of serenity and stillness, this is the place to be. We enjoyed this beautiful waterfront property so much, we skipped our plans to drive around and explore more of the area because we just wanted to soak in the water and the sky, with the moon on one end and the sunset on the other. Staring at the moon and its light reflecting off the water as we sat around the fire is a picture I hope to keep in my memory for a long time. This is the perfect place to clear the mind and the lungs Rob and Clarissa are very friendly, warm and they welcomed us with a tour of the property. The house is well-furnished, comfy, cozy, and very clean. Rob advised us in advance to make sure we had provisions when we arrived, as it is not a quick trip to town for a morning cup of joe. I can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024