Spacious Waterfront Home secluded on 60 ac with Beach and Boat Ramp
4.9
Outstanding(55 Reviews)House in Chesapeake Bay, NC
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 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
Create your own adventure when staying at the Cove House in Southern Maryland. Located on St. George Creek (convenient to the St. Mary's River, Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay); the property is rich with outdoor activities, as well as more than ample room for activities indoors; providing a perfect location for multi-family reunions, get-aways, vacations, and events.
An updated old farmhouse retains some of its original 1940s character with original hardwood floors. The 1980s addition offers ample room for indoor entertaining.
The first floor contains a fully equipped kitchen, mud/laundry room with an additional refrigerator, 1/2 bath, formal dining room, open game room, spacious living/additional dining room, and a private nook with a day bed. The open game room can serve as play room or a quiet reading room. The first floor is supplemented with two screened porches, one off of the dining room with picnic table, and another off of the living room with comfortable seating and side tables; as well as a small deck off of the kitchen that includes an outdoor gas grill.
The second floor contains 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Bedroom one is a spacious master suite with king bed, Roku TV, and private porch overlooking the airstrip with a view to Price Cove. Bedroom two contains two queen beds. Bedroom three contains a queen bed with Roku TV, with a view to an inlet off of the St. Mary’s river. Bathroom one, attached to both the master suite and bedroom two, includes a walk in shower. Bathroom two is located near Bedroom one, and includes a tub/shower combination. All rooms have views of the property as well as deer and other wildlife that frequently graze on the airstrip.
Outdoors provides acres of flat open grassy area. The beach and boat ramp are located approximately 2000 feet from the house. A golf cart is provided and a dirt drive running the length of the property provides easy and private access. The boat ramp serves small to medium size boats, and provides access to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The beach area is great for swimming, relaxing, or observing local shore birds. The beach area is supplemented with a pier perfect for fishing and crabbing, as well as a fire pit and chairs for amazing camp fires under the stars. We have 3 kayaks (1 tandem and 2 singles) as well as two stand up paddleboards available for your use to explore the vast waterfront, coves, and lagoons that surround the property. We maintain a porta-potty near the beach and boat ramp to minimize trips back and forth to the house.
An updated old farmhouse retains some of its original 1940s character with original hardwood floors. The 1980s addition offers ample room for indoor entertaining.
The first floor contains a fully equipped kitchen, mud/laundry room with an additional refrigerator, 1/2 bath, formal dining room, open game room, spacious living/additional dining room, and a private nook with a day bed. The open game room can serve as play room or a quiet reading room. The first floor is supplemented with two screened porches, one off of the dining room with picnic table, and another off of the living room with comfortable seating and side tables; as well as a small deck off of the kitchen that includes an outdoor gas grill.
The second floor contains 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Bedroom one is a spacious master suite with king bed, Roku TV, and private porch overlooking the airstrip with a view to Price Cove. Bedroom two contains two queen beds. Bedroom three contains a queen bed with Roku TV, with a view to an inlet off of the St. Mary’s river. Bathroom one, attached to both the master suite and bedroom two, includes a walk in shower. Bathroom two is located near Bedroom one, and includes a tub/shower combination. All rooms have views of the property as well as deer and other wildlife that frequently graze on the airstrip.
Outdoors provides acres of flat open grassy area. The beach and boat ramp are located approximately 2000 feet from the house. A golf cart is provided and a dirt drive running the length of the property provides easy and private access. The boat ramp serves small to medium size boats, and provides access to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The beach area is great for swimming, relaxing, or observing local shore birds. The beach area is supplemented with a pier perfect for fishing and crabbing, as well as a fire pit and chairs for amazing camp fires under the stars. We have 3 kayaks (1 tandem and 2 singles) as well as two stand up paddleboards available for your use to explore the vast waterfront, coves, and lagoons that surround the property. We maintain a porta-potty near the beach and boat ramp to minimize trips back and forth to the house.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chesapeake Bay, NC
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(55 Reviews)4.9
Beautiful home. Nice place to get away and relax. Enjoyed watching the deer in the front windows.
4.9
Upon arrivail, after unpacking we looked for the Hot Tub which was advertised on his Vrbo Add it was no where to be found. I called Rick who insisted i looked at the wrong Add ! I Explained to him its the 1st listing of 54 Admendments, been there since May..Then he got really upset ! Down Right Rude... So I let it go dont want to argue with him!
Theres a Deck Facing the Water he said Use At Own Risk ! Some of the boards loose. Wow!
So we never used it too Scared of Injuries...
The Ice Machine was Not Working ! Had to buy ice n store in coolers ! WOW !
There are 2 Cats with a Litter of kittens living under the Front Door Deck we had to Feed n Water Daily.THE KITTENS WERE REMOVED BY THE CLEANING CREW WOW!
Host doesnt allow Pets ! Wow
This is a Million Dollar House,it needs alot of Work Done! Shame he let it go so long! Wow!
Then when i get home he sends me pics that was obivously staged . My Wife & I inspected each room before leaving like we have always done ! We been using Vrbo over 20 years now & have an Excellent Tenant Record !
4.9
We enjoyed this vacation home. It offer a wonderful location and lots of quality family time.
4.9
Property was as advertised check in and out was very simple would book again.
4.9
What a fantastic property! We loved staying here and our family had such a great time exploring. Sadly it was a drizzly, dreary weekend but we had one nice day to go down to the beach and the kids enjoyed playing in the water. We loved the variety of porches to sit on and have different views and there was plenty of room for the kids to play indoors when it was raining. Overall a great experience. Thank you!
4.9
We had a great long weekend together! The house was clean, large with plenty of room and seating, and fully stocked for all our needs. The property was quiet, secluded and beautiful. We enjoyed nature, the golf cart, paddleboarding and campfire. Southern Maryland is a favorite of ours; thank you for making our stay easy, comfortable and lovely!
4.9
In the area visiting with friends and we loved our stay. Lots of area to gather, eat and just have fun. Hope to visit again when it’s a little warmer to enjoy the outside more.
4.9
This property was perfect for our group and a perfect distance from Maryland international raceway which was the reason we were in Maryland. Would highly recommend and the owner Rick was excellent at answering any questions we had.
4.9
Beautiful property with spacious layout of house. Wonderful wildlife and decent fishing and crabbing. We will be back! :)
4.9
Stay was very nice! Very quiet and relaxing. Spectacular views.
4.9
This was our third trip to the Cove house in Drayden. The owner has been very gracious with us and has really made my family feel very at home at what is becoming an annual vacation spot for us.
My family loves to play at the beach and enjoy the kayaks on the water. This time we also were watching seagulls dive and catch their supper. We had a BBQ supper by the water and watched the sun set.
The property is well maintained and the house is in very good condition. The golf cart to get to the beach and back is a very nice perk.
4.9
Great home with nice water access. We loved the golf cart to get to and from the water. Host was extremely accommodating. We would recommend to others.
4.9
Property is great and this was our 5th year coming to stay. Thank you so much!
4.9
Good sized home with everything you need. Beautiful property had a great time riding on the golf cart to the pier. Saw lots of wildlife such a peaceful location. Host was very accomodating and went out of his way to help.
4.9
Hello Rick!
Thank you for enabling us to have a fantastic vacation! We were able to relax and unwind comfortably in nature. The deer in your backyard felt like a movie. It was a perfect vacation with comforts. Thank you Rick!!
4.9
We had a great time staying at this charming house in a beautiful setting. During the day, we swam, kayaked, crabbed and visited local points of interest. The beach, pier and firepit provided fun and relaxation throughout the day, accessed by the provided golf cart. Great spot to kick back and enjoy family.
4.9
A quiet, peaceful spot full of nature. Deer will be feeding in the yard. A fun golf cart drive away to the water where you can fish and kayak. The house is spacious and cooking a breeze.
4.9
We enjoyed our stay. The internet was not working when i got there and they resolved it quickly and let me know i would receive a partial refund if the problem was not resolved quickly.
4.9
The property is beautiful and well maintained. A perfect escape with amazing nature all around. Hope to check it out sometime in the fall.
4.9
The cove house is a definite gem. It checks all the boxes when looking for the perfect vacation home. Rick was an amazing host and was very helpful in making our stay as comfortable as possible. I would recommend this beautiful home to anyone wanting to stay in the area and hope to return in the future.
4.9
We couldn't find the first aid kit it was complete fine tho the cleanliness was just with a verrrrry small amount of dust still and absolutely wonderful place to stay
4.9
We (myself, my wife, and our 5yo) stayed 4 days/3 nights at this property. We enjoyed the house, which is rambling, comfortable, and interesting, as well as the water features.
The small beach was sufficient for our daughter to play on and build sand castles. The beach is a 5 minute trip away, using the provided golf cart, so it is not ideal if you want to fall right off your back deck into the water, but the drive adds a fun element for kids or anyone who doesn't golf on a regular basis. (Plus we spotted several deer and a bald eagle on these trips.)
The inlet is perfect for use with the provided kayaks with a great combination of creek, hidden beaches/sandbars, woody shores, and marshes. You can choose any length of trip as the fractal nature of the coastline permits you to go on as long or as short a trip as you like and still enjoy new sights out and back.
The house was clean and spacious. We cooked a full dinner (including a large pot of crabs) in the kitchen and didn't lack for anything. Wifi and cellular data were slightly slow, but adequate. Full satellite TV was available.
Everything is 20+ minutes away, but everything that you would need for a vacation is available within a half hour drive.
Between the beach, fire pit, deck, and large house with numerous bathrooms, and semi-isolation, this is a great place for a family, but would be a perfect place for a youth group, sports team, or other collection of young people who need space and activities, but not necessarily a bed.
4.9
Wonderful property in a beautiful setting. We love the water, and love the peace and quiet.
4.9
“Big House “ Nice dock to play, fish, caught blue 🦀. Went to see 2022 Dove boat reproduction of 1634 boat.
4.9
We had a marvelous time in this beautiful and serene setting. The house was clean and spacious and the screen porches were amazing!
We kayaked, paddle boarded, swam and played in the sand. We really enjoyed watching all the wildlife and the goats next door (from a distance.) On the one rainy day there were board games and puzzles as well as sports and movies on tv.
Definitely will return!
4.9
This is our second stay at Rick's Cove House. The property is unique being an old farm house on a 60 acre air strip. The river access is excellent, we spent hours on the pier fishing and crabbing. We bring our boat and having the boat ramp on site makes the trip easy, just need to launch and load around high tide. Rick is very responsive to questions and the house is very nicely cared for with everything you need for a great vacation. The remote feel of the area makes this a great place to take a break and recharge.
4.9
Love staying at the property so much to do and to see. We love that we can put our boat in and just hang out there or head over to the Ruddy Duck in 5 minutes by Boat. Great place to stay and relax!
4.9
This was our second visit to this property. My kids had been asking me over the past year if we can return, so we did. Once again, the host was extremely accommodating and we have a wonderful 3 day stay. My kids range in age from 15 to 2 and each one enjoyed the sand, or the kayaks or the stand-up paddle board. For a family vacation spot, it is perfect, as we were able to relax at the beach for hours with everyone entertained and happy.
The house is neat and clean and has all the amenities that we needed for our stay.
We are defiantly thinking of returning as this is fast becoming our family's annual vacation .
4.9
Awesome 2nd time at this property
This was our second visit to this property. My kids had been asking me over the past year if we can return, so we did. Once again, the host was extremely accommodating and we have a wonderful 3 day stay. My kids range in age from 15 to 2 and each one enjoyed the sand, or the kayaks or the stand-up paddle board. For a family vacation spot, it is perfect, as we were able to relax at the beach for hours with everyone entertained and happy.
The house is neat and clean and has all the amenities that we needed for our stay.
We are defiantly thinking of returning as this is fast becoming our family's annual vacation .
4.9
Secluded hideaway
Property was extremely clean and roomy. There was an abundance of wildlife (please do not bother the neighboring goats and peacock). Parlor is full of board and card games for family entertainment. We rented kayaks from Rick, he had them down at the dock ready for use. He was excellent with any questions and super nice when we met him on the property doing routine maintenance (mowing). If you need to disconnect from busy city life, this place is ideal.
4.9
This was a fantastic choice for us. With the owners approval we were able to host a graduation party for friends and family. We could not have been happier with the place and Rick was so very great to work with. The house, view, golf cart rides to the waters edge, kayaks and paddle boards, chill time at the dock,, fire pits and space to spread out suited everyone from age 9 to 90.
4.9
This was a fantastic choice for us. With the owners approval we were able to host a graduation party for friends and family. We could not have been happier with the place and Rick was so very great to work with. The house, view, golf cart rides to the waters edge, kayaks and paddle boards, chill time at the dock,, fire pits and space to spread out suited everyone from age 9 to 90.
4.9
Celebration by the water
This was a fantastic choice for us. With the owners approval we were able to host a graduation party for friends and family. We could not have been happier with the place and Rick was so very great to work with. The house, view, golf cart rides to the waters edge, kayaks and paddle boards, chill time at the dock,, fire pits and space to spread out suited everyone from age 9 to 90.
4.9
Lovely Home
This is a lovely home, that's quietly tucked away. An excellent place to relax and rejuvenate. Our family had a great time and would stay here again.
4.9
We do an Friendsgiving every year, it’s always the same 3 families. This location was logistically perfect. Plenty of yard for the kids and lots of space inside so we aren’t always crammed on top of each other. This property easily fit the 9 of us and the master bedroom could probably sleep 15 people alone. The 3 bathrooms was a definite must for the 9 of us as well. We would definitely recommend this property to others and the owner was amazing with communication. The beds and bedding were all super comfy, which is always a must! This house came with everything we could possibly need. The boat ramp was perfect for our boats too. The beach with fire pit are gorgeous and CLEAN! I only wish it wasn’t so windy so we could have enjoyed a fire on the beach.
4.9
Perfect for a group.
We do an Friendsgiving every year, it’s always the same 3 families. This location was logistically perfect. Plenty of yard for the kids and lots of space inside so we aren’t always crammed on top of each other. This property easily fit the 9 of us and the master bedroom could probably sleep 15 people alone. The 3 bathrooms was a definite must for the 9 of us as well. We would definitely recommend this property to others and the owner was amazing with communication. The beds and bedding were all super comfy, which is always a must! This house came with everything we could possibly need. The boat ramp was perfect for our boats too. The beach with fire pit are gorgeous and CLEAN! I only wish it wasn’t so windy so we could have enjoyed a fire on the beach.
4.9
We had a lovely girls weekend at the cove house in November. The spot is really sweet - very private and quiet. We loved taking the kayaks out, having a fire roaring as the sun set over the water, drinking morning coffee in the living room where there are multiple cozy couches and chairs, looking for wildlife… it was very peaceful. Rick is incredibly responsive and seems eager for his guests enjoy their stay. The house was clean and spacious. The beds were comfy, too. Someone had commented about being disappointed that there were other houses on the property….I think they might have been referring to the neighbors across the street with the goat farm. We never saw or heard another person (or goat) and that other house is across the street so if you are inside the house or enjoying the property, you’d hardly notice it. We had a great time here and would return (but might bring sharp knives for safer food prep and some cookware since the nonstick ones here were scratched up). If this spot is on your short list, I say book it!
4.9
Lovely cove retreat
We had a lovely girls weekend at the cove house in November. The spot is really sweet - very private and quiet. We loved taking the kayaks out, having a fire roaring as the sun set over the water, drinking morning coffee in the living room where there are multiple cozy couches and chairs, looking for wildlife… it was very peaceful. Rick is incredibly responsive and seems eager for his guests enjoy their stay. The house was clean and spacious. The beds were comfy, too. Someone had commented about being disappointed that there were other houses on the property….I think they might have been referring to the neighbors across the street with the goat farm. We never saw or heard another person (or goat) and that other house is across the street so if you are inside the house or enjoying the property, you’d hardly notice it. We had a great time here and would return (but might bring sharp knives for safer food prep and some cookware since the nonstick ones here were scratched up). If this spot is on your short list, I say book it!
4.9
Unique home with unique views. This is a grand property to stay at. The land the property sits own with each beachfront and pier access is all you need to know about this home. You will thoroughly enjoy your stay and the owner Rick is a delight, courteous, responsive and gives above and beyond service to his guests. We felt like VIP.
4.9
Breathtaking and Oversized Property
Unique home with unique views. This is a grand property to stay at. The land the property sits own with each beachfront and pier access is all you need to know about this home. You will thoroughly enjoy your stay and the owner Rick is a delight, courteous, responsive and gives above and beyond service to his guests. We felt like VIP.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chesapeake Bay?
The average price for a rental in Chesapeake Bay is £211 per night. This rental is £14 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Waterfront Home secluded on 60 ac with Beach and Boat Ramp. 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 Spacious Waterfront Home secluded on 60 ac with Beach and Boat Ramp 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 Spacious Waterfront Home secluded on 60 ac with Beach and Boat Ramp?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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