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Renovated Historic Waterfront Home with Pool, Dock, 200 acres
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18418.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Cambridge, MD
- Place, Choptank River Lighthouse14 min drive
- Place, Long Wharf Park14 min drive
- Place, Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh14 min drive
- Airport, Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
Bedroom 7
2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Renovated Historic Waterfront Home with Pool, Dock, 200 acres
Spocott is a 350-year-old house, newly renovated to provide a unique blend of history, environment, and modern comfort for a large multigenerational family. Located on Gary’s Creek on the Little Choptank River, 5.5 miles west of Cambridge in the historic Neck District of Dorchester County, Spocott House was built in 1663 and has since been owned by the same family. Spocott is the home of a former US Senator and provided inspiration for James Michener in writing Chesapeake. Immerse yourself in history, gaze at wildlife from spacious porches, and engage in a number of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Sleeping 18 people comfortably, the house with its large waterfront, pool, boat ramp, and dock offers a wonderful opportunity for a private family getaway. Recently renovated, the house has central heating and AC, 7 bedrooms all with a water view and new beds, 3 1/2 baths, and a billiards room. Situated on 200 acres of wildlife management area, the property, bordered by over 1 mile of waterfront, has 5 miles of walking trails, birdwatching stations, ponds, proximity to great biking trails, and scenic views of the Little Choptank River. Consider off-season vacations when up to 10,000 geese inhabit the surrounding waters.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cambridge
Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Richardson Maritime Museum and Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ruark Boatworks and Bay Country Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cambridge, MD
What's nearby
- Spocott Windmill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
- Choptank River Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
- Long Wharf Park - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
- Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The LabRARtory - 11 min drive
- Vintage 414 - 11 min drive
- RAR Brewing - 11 min drive
- Lil’ Bitta Bull Bbq - 11 min drive
- Black Water Bakery - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by George Radcliffe
George and Jackie Radcliffe have spent the 48 years of their married life on the property, raising 3 wonderful sons. George Radcliffe is the six great grandson of the original owner of the property and lives on the adjoining property. His grandfather, U.S. Senator George L. Radcliffe, was born and spent much of his life in the house. Both retired school teachers, George and Jackie, with the help of their children, have restored and modernized Spocott House and developed the 200 acres as both a working farm and wildlife management area, They both retired to help take care of 3 of their grandchildren, who live on the adjoining property. George is also an avid birdwatcher and Youth Coordinator for the Maryland Ornithological Society and has set up the property as an eBird Monitoring Station.
Why they chose this property
The property has been in the family for 350 years. In 1662 the land was given to George's ancestor, Stephen Gary, for whom the Creek is named, by the King of England in exchange for Gary becoming Sheriff and High Judge of the area that would become Dorchester County. The home site was also the location of a major Native American assembly area and burial ground. In the 19th Century, Spocott was a major shipbuilding center for the area and was hence was used by James Michener as a resource in writing the novel Chesapeake. Many of the original buildings are still located on the property. The Radcliffes, in restoring the house and property, have tried to retain its historical and environmental uniqueness. The property is protected by a perpetual environmental conservation easement.
What makes this property unique
Spocott House provides a unique blend of history and environment. Located on a spacious 200 acres with over 1 mile of waterfront and 5 miles of trails, there is ample opportunity for wildlife viewing and exploration. The modernized house with its pool, largedock, and spacious lawns allows visitors multiple recreational opportunities as well as a comfortable place for a large family gathering. Part of the house has been restored to its 17th Century look, but the modernized bedrooms and geothermal heating and air conditioning make the house a comfortable place to stay year round. Step back in time to the early days of our country, and surround yourself with beautiful views of the Little Choptank River. The historic Spocott Windmill, the only working grist windmill in Maryland, and the accompanying museum complex are located on an adjacent property. Optional tours of the historic areas as well as bird walks are available to renters.
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