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A wooden gazebo with a peaked roof and open sides, situated in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A living room with a plaid sofa, wooden coffee table, and a brick fireplace.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and light-colored walls.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a black refrigerator.
A bedroom with two beds, wooden headboards, a dresser, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crapo, MD
  • Place, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪95 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Church Creek

This vacation home places you next to 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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 36 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 36 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Long Wharf Park - 36 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 38 min drive - 21.8 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

Living spaces

  • Living room

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Church Creek, just steps from Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman Birthplace Marker nearby.

Will I be able to park at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres?

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

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

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres?

No, there aren't any house 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. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property! My son and I had a great time fishing the ponds and exploring the area. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zolita C.

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

Great weekend getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew F.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! We were hoping for a quiet, peaceful getaway in nature and this space delivered it. We read reviews for a hiking trail nearby as we brought our dogs with us. Many warned about the biting flies, a common staple in wetlands areas, and so we brought along netted beekeeper's hats which made all the difference. Without them, I think we would have struggled at dusk and dawn each day as the bugs are very active. So are the rest of the beautiful geese, birds, deer, rabbits, hawks, bald eagles, and a multitude of other creatures. I could see this being an amazing family getaway for a wetlands immersion lesson, Magic School Bus style. :) Other reviews have covered how great of a spot this is for onsite fishing and nearby hunting so I'm hoping to share the other perspective as we had a great time just enjoying the scenery. There is a lovely gazebo outback that is screened in. We enjoyed breakfast here and birdwatching. The drive in takes you down a winding two lane road with the wetlands to either side. In some spots the road does flood over completely but you can drive through it slowly. At night this scene was beautiful with the full moon reflecting off the water. The house has everything you could possibly need and a beautiful simplicity to it. I appreciated the decor so much - there are many antique elements so be mindful if you bring pets or kids. Comfy bed, hot shower, internet and well-equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric I.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for the Ironman 70.3 held in Cambridge, MD. We brought our dog and did plenty of exploring in Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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