Waterfront Nature/Outdoor Lovers Secluded Estate

Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
5.0
Outstanding(20 Reviews)

House in Chesapeake Bay, NC

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental

Thunderstick Lodge is 158-acre outdoor lovers paradise. This late 1800s built estate was totally remodeled in 2020. Eight hundred yards of waterfront seclusion less than two hours from DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Horizon views without a building, nature abounds everywhere. The rare Sika deer, waterfowl and bald eagles are likely to be seen daily. The property adjoins 1000 acres of Nature Conservancy for your wildlife hiking and viewing pleasure. Fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding are all within 30 yards of the home. Local attractions include the quaint city of Cambridge with local boutiques and dining, nationally acclaimed Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, the country's finest waterfowl refuge. For the golfers, the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Course is less than 20 minutes.
Taylor’s Island is a quaint waterman’s island with 2 marinas and 2 restaurants where the people are friendly and welcoming. The home is a five-bedroom, 3800 square foot, newly remodeled modern colonial shaded by 150-year-old oaks. The home's front porch has two story columns and rocking chairs for that afternoon iced tea. The house’s waterfront side has floor to ceiling glass for your outdoor viewing pleasure of salt marshes, pines and the Saint John’s Creek typically filled with Canadian geese, mallards and swans.
The home has a fully stocked kitchen with double oven, microwave, gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and fireplace. There is a huge island topped with a cherry slab that seats 7. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, serving dishes, basic spices, coffee pot (Keurig and Drip), plates, silver wear and everything you need from a basic breakfast to a gourmet dinner. The dining area has a table that seats up to 12. The bar room has a handcrafted bar built from 2 slabs taken from the home during the remodel and crafted into a beautiful bar top with sink, beverage fridge and ice machine. Main room with L-shaped couch, big papa chairs, large screen TV and gas fireplace, a great place to enjoy the provided indoor games. The bonus room/5th bedroom has a full bath, murphy bed, heated floors and cubbies for all your outdoor stuff. This room does not have a door on it but is still very private (see pictures). It is off the main living/tv room. The laundry room has full size washer and dryer. The home’s second floor has 2 master suites with king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with heated floors, an outstanding amenity you will want in your home once you've had it on your feet. The masters also have Keurig coffee machines in the room for the early risers. The bunk room has two bunks. Each bunk bed has a queen on the bottom and a single on the top with a maximum of 160 pounds in the top bunk. The fourth bedroom has a queen size bed and sitting area. The queen room and the bunk room share a large bathroom.
Connecting all the second-floor bedrooms is the room we call the Sipping Room. It is one of the best places to view wildlife and the river while enjoying happy hour and a sunset. Due to the home’s height off the ground, when you're on the second story it’s a third story view.
Outside has 2 picnic tables, a gas grill and fire pit. The waterfront lawn is huge with plenty of room for games. Corn hole, badminton/volleyball net and other games provided. There is a brand new dock that was installed in April 2022 with incredible views up and down the creek. Single-person kayak, double-person kayak and 2 canoes are available for your use, or you can bring your own. You can put the kayaks and canoes into St John’s Creek right from the yard and enjoy a paddle. If you are adventurous, the Chesapeake Bay is only a three-quarter mile paddle away where rock and other sport fishing is plentiful. Four bicycles available to ride around the island. If you are a “real biker” bring your own…just off the island is where the Eagle Man biking leg is run.
The property’s acreage is available for hiking and consists of 60 acres of waterfowl impoundments/ponds, 5 acres of grass and trees around the house, 100 acres of salt marsh and pine forests. The nature conservancy’s Taylor’s Island property, a public property available for birding and hiking is adjoins to this property. You can walk right to it.
This house is great for relaxing and getting away from it all. If you are looking for city life, lots of restaurants and other people, this is NOT the place for you. This property is great for family or friend getaways, outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, birders, hikers and bicyclists. New for 2023 we have upgraded our Wi-Fi to Starlink which has download speeds of over 100 mbps so if you have to work from here, you would be able to. Cell service in and right around the house is now fine with the new Wi-Fi however, away from the house making and receiving calls is limited but texts go through 99% of the time.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Chesapeake Bay, NC

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(20 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
We wanted a peaceful, quiet, secluded property for a last minute getaway and Thunderstick Farm was all that and more. This lovely home has a large bank of windows in the family room overlooking the water. Great for relaxation and bird watchinge. We spent most of our time on the water in the provided canoe and kayaks. The hosts are extremely easy to reach and very helpful. Hope to go again with our entire family
5.0
Jul 2024
The house sits away from everything and that is just how we like it. Beautiful view from throughout the house. We explored the eastern store and had lots of good seafood. This place does not disappoint.
5.0
Jun 2024
Home is beautiful, location is quiet and peaceful. It is really a beautiful and comfortable home. Lots of room to be private or for a group to be together. Only complaint, there are NO blinds/curtains on one side of the house, making sleep difficult and the light at the dining room table made it impossible to sit and eat with the sun in our eyes. The beds were comfortable, the grounds are well cared for, but there is no outside space to really lounge and enjoy. The dock is beautiful, sunsets were amazing to watch from there. Had fun with the canoe and the kayaks. No crab pots, but we brought fishing rods and enjoyed fishing. Saw a ground hog, wild turkeys, lots of eagles and white cranes. We never did see a dear.
5.0
Jun 2024
Amazing property! Kitchen is so well appointed and well stocked with cleaning supplies, paper towels, cleaning products. Inside and out a wonderful place for a large or small gathering. Our family was on the go all day and night inside and out. Everything you would need for the outdoor enthusiast or anyone who just wants to unwind and rest, this property will suit. Bike's, canoes and all the other games inside and out will provide hours and hours of fun and family connection.
5.0
Aug 2023
wonderful stay with family. 9 adults enjoyed the property, catching crabs for dinner, kayaking, and other amenties. The property is as advertised, in a beautiful remote location. The kitchen is great for preparing and sharing meals for a large group. we had an excellent time
5.0
Aug 2023
This is a truly special place. The house is spacious, bright, and extremely comfortable. The views from just about every spot bring nature to you. We were in want of nothing, but for another week to enjoy. The property itself is a real treat as well. What a luxury to paddle out, or walk, or bike ride, almost endlessly, and still be in seclusion. No sirens or car sound systems for one full week! Just birds, and frogs, and cicadas, and the laughter that came from enjoying such a place. I could ramble on, and add a lot of funny stories too, but I highly recommend that you visit, and create your own. It was a privilege to stay, and many thanks to the wonderful hosts.
5.0
Jul 2023
The house is beautiful and well-maintained. Hosts have thought of everything - outdoor games and spaces, canoes and kayaks, bikes, fire pit, indoor bar and beautiful kitchen with lots of space to spread out. The view from the back of the house is fantastic. Lots of windows and natural light. You are isolated and in the middle of nature with all the creature comforts you need. You will drive 20-30 minutes back to town but it suited our family well. We had a minor issue with an A/C unit and it was handled quickly. Hosts were very responsive to all questions. We enjoyed this home and would return!
5.0
Jul 2023
The house was amazing! It was clean and Renee supplied everything we needed. Plenty of space in the house, AC was cold, bathrooms aplenty! The many large windows gave us beautiful views all the day long. The area around the house was super awesome! We enjoyed the dock, the canoes and kayaks, and the fire pit.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chesapeake Bay?

The average price for a rental in Chesapeake Bay is R 4,818 per night. This rental is R 5,742 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Nature/Outdoor Lovers Secluded Estate. 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 Waterfront Nature/Outdoor Lovers Secluded Estate pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waterfront Nature/Outdoor Lovers Secluded Estate?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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