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Eva B.
23 June 2025
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Great stay at Harriet’s Retreat!
Eva B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- GamesA rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
- A quiet escapeGuests like the location for the peace and quiet.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Balcony
- Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Deale, MD
- Franklin Point State ParkPlace, Franklin Point State Park7 min drive
- Shadyside ParkPlace, Shadyside Park11 min drive
- Captain Avery MuseumPlace, Captain Avery Museum12 min drive
- Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
sun-room, child's play space/exercise, bedroom
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 (first floor)
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2 (2nd floor)
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3 (2nd floor)
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD
A perfect spot for relaxing, reading, and writing, or as a home-base for visiting the many cultural and natural attractions nearby. This four bedroom water-front home under mature trees is in a quiet community located along the main-stem of the Chesapeake Bay. Bring your binoculars to watch wildlife and the coming and going of ships, sailboats, and commercial crab fishermen. Bring your sea-kayak to paddle around the creeks and bay. Join a fishing charter from one of the nearby marinas. One hour from Washington DC¹ or Baltimore¹, and 30 minutes from Annapolis¹ makes for easy day-trips to museums and culture centers. There are a number of restaurants of various calibers close-by.
¹longer during rush hour
¹longer during rush hour
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No Cribs/playpens provided. House not childproofed
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/vaping on entire property; No Glitter or confetti; wooded yard- trees have surface roots, park on paved/gravel 6 cars max, No shed access.
Housekeeping Including linen change required for each 7 days of occupancy. Guests must cooperate on scheduling.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR00492
Property # 3285132vb
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Churchton
Located in Churchton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Captain Avery Museum and Galesville Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chesapeake Beach Water Park and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. Wild Bird Center and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Deale, MD
What's nearby
- Franklin Point State Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
- Shadyside Park - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
- Galesville Heritage Museum - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
- Captain Avery Museum - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
- Smithsonian Environmental Research Center - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
Getting around
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
- City Sliders - 24 min drive
- Plaza Mexico - 24 min drive
- Bayside Bull - 13 min drive
- Ole Nappers Tavern - 14 min drive
- Chesapeake Market & Deli - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A quiet, family retreat home on the Chesapeake Bay, south of Annapolis MD located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. Franklin Point State Park and Shadyside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Fantastic guests! Clean, orderly, responsive, accommodating, just delightful! Highly recommend!
About the host
Hosted by James Hade
I grew up in western Maryland but spent many summer days at our retreat on the Bay. I enjoy hunting, fishing, growing trees, and gardening.
Why they chose this property
This vacation home has been in the family since 1945 and is the source of many happy family memories of relaxing, fishing, and catching blue crabs. In order to sustain this home as a family retreat we are opening it to share.
What makes this property unique
In the heat of the summer, the breezes off the water keep the air temperatures 10°F or more cooler than the ambient air temperature further in-land.
Sunrises on the bay tend to be spectacular! Storms moving up the bay provide visual drama that cannot be seen in-land. Occasionally we will have a Bald Eagle or two visit one of the trees early in the morning (and they are extremely skittish about people moving around), but in the summer daytime Ospreys dominate the sky here.
Sunrises on the bay tend to be spectacular! Storms moving up the bay provide visual drama that cannot be seen in-land. Occasionally we will have a Bald Eagle or two visit one of the trees early in the morning (and they are extremely skittish about people moving around), but in the summer daytime Ospreys dominate the sky here.
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