The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Woolford, MD

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park10 min drive
Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center14 min drive
Cambridge, MD (CGE-Cambridge - Dorchester)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 with in suite full bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to The Blue Heron, named for "Henry", the Heron that visits daily. Spacious areas for large groups to gather and also plenty of areas to spread out and relax. The house sits on just under 3 acres and is set deep back from the road, allowing you to truly enjoy nature. Many windows and sliding doors allow waterfront views. The well appointed kitchen has three separate work areas allowing lots of space to get the meals prepped. A huge crab pot and propane stand are also provided. The main house has four bedrooms and 3 full baths, also has an attached apartment just above the garage with an additional living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath. All areas are included with the rental.

Bedrooms:
Four king bedrooms (1 in the apartment), 1 queen bedroom (in the apartment) and 1 room with 4 twin beds. All bedrooms are equipped with smart TVs. One king bedroom is on the first floor and has a full bath with shower on the same level. Living room has a pull out queen bed and family room offers a large sectional sofa for extra sleeping space.

Group Areas:
Huge living room has a 75" tv for movie or game nights. Dining area seats 16 for large group meals. Large screened patio just off kitchen and dining area for outdoor dining or relaxing. Large fire pit area.

Outdoors:
Kayaks; two tandem, two single and one canoe with paddles and life-vests are provided. Large fire pit and a huge waterfront yard for games. Propane grill, Rafts, beach towels. Two screened porches, one off the back of the main house and one smaller off of the apartment.

Property manager

Anne Leister

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Our home blends into towering pines, lawns & hundreds of feet of waterfront

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets are not permitted on the furniture or bedding

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

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

About the area

Woolford

Located in Woolford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Choptank River Lighthouse and Cove Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks. Bay Country Shop and Phillips Wharf Environmental Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Woolford, MD

What's nearby

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
Harriet Tubman State Park Visitors Center - 10 min drive
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park - 10 min drive
Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 14 min drive
Choptank River Lighthouse - 15 min drive

Getting around

Cambridge Station - 17 min drive
Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Lindy's Seafood - 10 min walk
Carmela's Cucina - 11 min drive
Woolford Country Store - 1 min walk
La Bella Pizzeria - 11 min drive
Bombay Tadka - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Harriet Tubman State Park Visitors Center and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park. Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center and Richardson Maritime Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

21 Jan 2024

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

Perfect retreat

We had a lovely stay at The Blue Heron. We had a retreat scheduled with friends that we had to relocate last minute due to snow in western Maryland. We stumbled upon this listing, and the home was perfect for our needs. Plenty of beds, fully stocked kitchen, several rooms and couches for those who wanted to read, others to play games, and others to watch football playoffs on tv. The best part of the house was the dining room table that could seat up to 18 (?). It was nice to be able to not have to separate into different rooms for meals. We are so grateful we stumbled upon this home! I’m sure in the warmer months, it’s lovely to be outside on the water, which is right in the back yard.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

25 Nov 2023

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

Perfect Family Rental

We rented Anne’s home for a Thanksgiving gathering. We were a group of 14 adults and three children and it was incredibly spacious for everyone to feel comfortable and not on top of one another. The connected apartment was also perfect for those with little ones to manage nap time and bed times while the adults still had space to be a bit lively without disturbing them. The house was well stocked with all the essentials, which was of great importance for preparing Thanksgiving dinner and the additional kitchen was also helpful in that regard. The separate workstations in the main kitchen were great as well as it gave the kitchen a nice flow so that no one was in each others way. The family room is incredibly large with a lot of seating options for everyone to gather around for games, conversations or movie watching. We hope to return in the summer where we can utilize the outdoor space a bit more as there are kayaks for use, a grill, a fire pit and a swing set for the little ones. Highly recommend this property as well as Anne as a host because she was quick to respond to any concerns or messages we sent her way during the trip as well as in advance of our trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

24 Nov 2023

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

Enjoyable and relaxing

This house worked well for our group of ten. Everything was clean, and the great tables allowed us to share our meals together in comfort. The rooms over the garage allowed the kids some privacy. The kitchen was well equipped, and everything worked well. Our younger set enjoyed the kayaks and canoes in spite of the chilly weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mylene H.

24 Sept 2023

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

A beautiful gem near Cambridge, MD

Perfect home/location for our group of 15 adults to do the six pillars century bike ride. Clean and comfortable beddings to rest before our ride. Well equipped kitchen with large dinning tables to share meals before and after the ride. We couldn’t enjoy the beautiful outdoors day after our bike ride due to heavy rain…wished we could since the home has a gorgeous back yard and well-equipped with several kayaks and fire pit. Anne was so easy to connect with…everything absolutely EXCEEDED our expectations. Highly recommend for large families or group of friends…plenty of rooms for everyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope K.

21 Aug 2023

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

Time With Family

We had a wonderful long weekend with family young and old. Our crew ranged in age from 80-10 years old and everyone had a blast. The house was spacious and we played games and spent time on the water in the kayaks and the canoe. We had crabs, jet skied and golfed in nearby Cambridge. This was really a great spot to spend time together!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anne Leister

My husband Steve and I have four children and we love travel. We especially like non-hotel stays which allow us to travel with a kitchen and laundry and be in less traditional tourist areas.

Why they chose this property

Waterfront house on 2.9 acres. I am from a large, noisy family and love to provide homes and destinations for large groups to come together and relax, have fun and truly enjoy themselves without having neighbors right next door.