Top of the Chesapeake - Minutes from Historic Charlestown
4.9
Outstanding(133 Reviews)House in Chesapeake Bay, NC
13 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Feel your stress dissolve as you relax on the deck and watch eagles soar and blue herons fish in the shallows. Our beautiful 5-bedroom waterfront home sleeps 11 in beds plus 2 on the pull-out couch. It's perfect for multiple family vacations as the house has 2 kitchens, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, 2 upper decks and a large lower deck. The house sits on a 1/2 acre property and we have an adjacent 19 acres of woods. We have a large kitchen, living/dining room with an open beam pitched ceiling. The roomy front bedroom has a king bed, deck access, and a full river view. The back bedroom sleeps 3 in a bunk over full bed combination.
Milburn Orchards is a fun place for kids and adults alike anytime of year, but especially during the Fall. (12 miles-20 minutes)
Hollywood Casino, Maryland's 1st casino, is just 5 miles from us at Rt. 222 & I-95
Watch Aberdeen Ironbirds Baseball, members of the single-A Short-Season NY-Penn League play mid-June til early September. The Ironbirds play at Ripken Stadium just off the Aberdeen exit of I-95, about 13 miles from the beach house.
Milburn Orchards is a fun place for kids and adults alike anytime of year, but especially during the Fall. (12 miles-20 minutes)
Hollywood Casino, Maryland's 1st casino, is just 5 miles from us at Rt. 222 & I-95
Watch Aberdeen Ironbirds Baseball, members of the single-A Short-Season NY-Penn League play mid-June til early September. The Ironbirds play at Ripken Stadium just off the Aberdeen exit of I-95, about 13 miles from the beach house.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chesapeake Bay, NC
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(133 Reviews)4.9
Beautiful home and property. Was quite lovely. Quiet, peaceful, exceptionally welcoming. Host was wonderful. Enjoyed the views inside and out. We were boating swimming fishing and soaking up the sunshine. Enjoyed docking up at the bars&restaurants nearby. Would’ve loved to have stayed longer. Short but incredibly sweet :)
4.9
Three generations from PA, CO and VT all converged on the "Top of the Chesapeake" and had a lovely time. This is a stellar place for bird watching since it's between a creek and the upper Bay ("river".) Kayaks were a hit with 12 year olds and their parents. The owner's very reasonable rules and guidelines were so easy and he was available for help. Highly recommend this place!
4.9
Nice place, quiet spot.
4.9
This house setting was a little slice of paradise. We saw a beaver swimming, blue herons, eagles, ducks in the water and yard.
Would definitely come back again.
4.9
Cannot say enough positive things about this beautiful home. Location on the water is scenic and relaxing. Floor plan is amazing for a large group upstairs and down. Home is outfitted with every necessity. Such a nice touch to have a lit Christmas tree awaiting us. Our adult children have already requested a redo here for next year. Grateful for wonderful memories made.
4.9
My husband and I come to the area at least once a year. This year our family stayed for the weekend and he and I spent 2 days alone. The house was amazing, campfire, cooking together, time spent in North East. Lots of good conversations and laughter! Our 2 year old grandson said "I had fun.... at river house!" We would stay at this house again. Thanks E.B. for making it a wonderful stay.
4.9
This house is great! Right on the water, quiet neighborhood, big house with lots of space! Beds were comfortable, beautiful views of the water even from inside the house. Host communicated everything you would ever need to know clearly in email ahead of check-in and printed at the house- very good communication! We would definitely stay here again!
4.9
wonderful waterfront home to spend a few days enjoying friends and nature
4.9
nice spot
4.9
We enjoyed our second stay at this beautiful house on the bay. We particularly enjoyed watching the bald eagles fishing in front of the house and seeing the sun and moon rising over the water. Lots of space for everyone to spread out and yet big enough tables for everyone to sit down as a family. Thank you for the memories.
4.9
It was a wonderful location with a gorgeous view. There was plenty of space for all 13 of us but the house does need some updating. The biggest addition to the property that I would recommend would be a dock. The host was very nice and accommodating.
4.9
Very nice place! Our family enjoyed our time there and it was very laid back and relaxing! E.B. is a great host!
4.9
My 3-generation family of 9 had a great time overall at this house. It is roomy, comfortable, and well-stocked with almost everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The owner’s helpful suggestion of a fresh crab meat source gave us the opportunity to have amazing homemade crab cakes for several dinners. The four under-10 kids in our family had lots of fun in the nicely-shallow water and little beach at the house, and we all enjoyed the quiet surroundings, beautiful views, and shorebirds. The only reason for the loss of a star in my opinion was the condition of the deck surface: we did not realize until my young grandson had gotten a painful splinter that the deck should not really be walked on barefoot.
4.9
We had an awesome time with our friends and our kids who were between 2-11 years of age . EB is a great host , prompt in responding and check in was very smooth . Kitchen is well stocked . Our kids enjoyed the knee deep water all through the day , kayaked and we had also got our inflatable boat to do fishing . Overall great stay and will come back again .
4.9
This was our second time staying at this house, it’s great for our large group that gathers every year for a holiday vacation. Clean, spacious, with plenty of options to keep us busy. The view and access to the water make it even better.
4.9
Our family of 12 fit very easily in this beautiful home on the water! The teenagers loved swimming in the bay. The water is chest deep for about 50 yards into the bay. There is a lot of rocks close to the beach so if you have sensitive feet, water shoes are recommended. The house had a large table that sat all 12 of us around. We enjoyed local crab, oysters and shrimp. All of this was able to be cooked at the house.
There were small issues with the house before our arrival and the owners went above and beyond to fix the issues so we wouldn't be uncomfortable for a moment! We enjoyed meeting them and would highly recommend this vacation spot!
4.9
A group of 7 friends gathered here for a weekend away from the city. We especially enjoyed the waterfront views, watching birds and boats on the bay. The house was spacious, clean, and well-appointed with essentials. We all want to go back!
4.9
A nice size house for a family vacation with a lot of space. The views are fantastic. We really enjoyed and would go back again.
4.9
We had a great time at E.B’s place. We were a party of 8 adults and 4 kids. House was large enough for all of us. House was clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, kitchen contains everything you need. But we did not spend the majority of our time inside. The outside space was incredible. Calm and serenity. The whole place made us feel at ease and relaxed. Great escape from our city lives. We ate all meals outdoors enjoying the views.
We had one small issue first night, but E.B was quick to respond and accommodating.
We all absolutely loved it.
4.9
Twelve of us gathered to celebrate and participate in a new venture which includes a concert series. The two level space gave our performers space to practice, which was great. We will be talking about this weekend for years to come. This was the second annual gathering but the first at this space. It is simply lovely. It is homey and clean. The views are breathtaking. And lots of parking. We met the owner on our last day. He was very gracious.We would definitely recommend this retreat!! That’s what it was to us.
4.9
Had a wonderful visit in an incredible clean home with numerous amenities. Gorgeous in the winter. Can only imagine how much fun it would be in the summer.
4.9
This is the second year our families got together at E.B.’ s for Christmas. He puts up a wonderful Christmas tree and the view is spectacular. Thanks EB!
4.9
Wonderful house. Very clean. Convenient location. Perfect for trip with large number of family and friends. Communication with host was excellent.
4.9
We rented the property for a near by wedding that we were attending. The house was very comfortable and the views are spectacular.
We loved it so much we want to return next year!
4.9
Beautiful views from every room. Great location and wonderful dining nearby.
4.9
11 of us gathered to celebrate my mother's 70th birthday for the weekend. This property was perfect for us and I would highly recommend it. The owner was very attentive, helpful, and easy to communicate with.
4.9
Beautiful views and a well stocked kitchen. Made this one of the nicer homes we stayed at.
Plenty of space to spread out and not feel like you are all on top of each other.
4.9
We really enjoyed our stay at 84 Little River. The river is perfect and the inlet for the house is wonderful for floating and paddling. What a pleasure to just be able to show up and have linens ready for all the beds.
The house is very well set up for multiple generations - the kids enjoyed spending time upstairs in “their” living room, but there was plenty of room for everyone to hang out together. Grandparents as well!
Wading in the shallow river felt very safe and good for small kids. Please note: water shoes are definitely advised to enter the water but once you’re in the sandy bottom is great!
Be sure to enjoy the natural environment - we spent hours watching the bald eagles, osprey and egrets that all live in the nearby trees.
We also enjoyed dinner one night in Chesapeake City after the sunset cruise down the canal.
4.9
nice location and accommodations
4.9
Place was as advertised. Very quiet and relaxed stay.
4.9
65th Birthday Celebration
We had a fantastic time. My 4th time staying at this cottage, all 4 times were perfect! We will definitely be back again.
4.9
This was the perfect getaway. The property was clean and in good condition and the beach and views are beautiful. Great for small kids.
4.9
Wonderful
This was the perfect getaway. The property was clean and in good condition and the beach and views are beautiful. Great for small kids.
4.9
Really pleased with the house. The pictures do not do it justice. The host was really easy to get in touch with. My family and I had a wonderful time.
4.9
Really pleased with the house. The pictures do not do it justice. The host was really easy to get in touch with. My family and I had a wonderful time.
4.9
Relaxing
Really pleased with the house. The pictures do not do it justice. The host was really easy to get in touch with. My family and I had a wonderful time.
4.9
Had an excellent time here with family for Memorial Day - beautiful property right on the water. Very private and restful and the house was very clean. I would absolutely stay here again!
4.9
Beautiful Property
Had an excellent time here with family for Memorial Day - beautiful property right on the water. Very private and restful and the house was very clean. I would absolutely stay here again!
4.9
What a lovely and relaxing spot to stay on our way north on a road trip. Beautiful inside and out. So relaxing. We will be back!
4.9
Absolutely beautiful
What a lovely and relaxing spot to stay on our way north on a road trip. Beautiful inside and out. So relaxing. We will be back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chesapeake Bay?
The average price for a rental in Chesapeake Bay is $375 per night. This rental is $545 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Top of the Chesapeake - Minutes from Historic Charlestown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Top of the Chesapeake - Minutes from Historic Charlestown pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Top of the Chesapeake - Minutes from Historic Charlestown?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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