Private Waterfront Family Retreat w\/ Pool Pickleball Basketball and Volleyball
About this farm stay rental
Beautifully appointed 19th century farmhouse situated on 23 acres of pristine beauty with pool and 2,000 feet of unspoiled shoreline located on the Chesapeake Bay of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This waterfront property is perfect for family retreats, celebrations or a relaxing getaway. Take a step-back in time and enjoy the raw, natural surroundings of this idyllic and secluded setting. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of this agricultural farm and picturesque views. You’ll find an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitats throughout the property. For the sport enthusiast, enjoy fishing, crabbing, boating, and kayaking all in your own back yard. Bring your boat or rent one to explore nearby islands and experience some of the best fishing and crabbing that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. Charter fishing and guided hunting excursions are also locally available. Explore the shoreline and coves on the property for Indian artifacts, shells and sea glass. Taylors Island is bike friendly, so bring your bikes or rent them and ride to Palm Beach Willies for lunch or just explore all the natural beauty that the island has to offer. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen/great room with dual-sided wood-burning fireplace and wall-to-wall windows offering expansive views of the ample wildlife, sunsets and pristine Chesapeake Bay. A center island and farm table (combined seats 16) are perfect for family affairs. A screened-in patio is ideal for crab feasts and prime for entertaining with gas grill and exterior wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy an evening relaxing, roasting marshmallows and making smores. STARLINK Satellite internet available with WIFI speeds well in excess of 100 MBS with full streaming capabilities. Gracious accommodations will greet you throughout with a spacious first floor queen bedroom with ornamental fireplace and pull-out sofa. The 2nd floor offers a king bedroom with ornamental fireplace and sofa bed; 1 double; 1 twin w/ trundle; and a loft with two double beds, and one day bed. Children's pack-n-play available. Amenities: pool, interior wood burning fireplace, exterior wood burning fireplace, central air, TV, DVD player, Bluetooth accessible indoor/outdoor stereo, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, air fryer, dishwasher, two refrigerators, 2 ice makers, washer & dryer, gas grill, three kayaks (1 two-person kayak, 1 one-person kayak, and 1 ocean kayak/Stand-Up Paddleboard), ping pong, foosball, grass volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, bocce ball, games, books, and video library. **NEW FOR 2024 **A PICKLEBALL COURT WILL BE AVAILABLE BY MID APRIL. SO BRING YOUR RACKETS AND LET THE GAMES BEGIN. For video of property please see. https://youtu.be/d8vsJsUag7A If you have a party larger than this home will accommodate or just want more space, we offer a second home on the island approximately 1/2 mile away that can sleep up to 6 additional guests called the Taylors Island Bunkhouse. For a short video showing this property use this link: https://youtu.be/58JAcRs5OhM Home and property is available for large events such as weddings with prior owner approval, subject to certain conditions and additional fees.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chesapeake Bay, NC
Farm Stay in Chesapeake Bay, NC
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(65 Reviews)
5.0
This is an amazing property and a terrific place to stay! Highly recommend to any one interested. We stayed for Ironman MD and was perfect!
5.0
First NED thank you this home that you worked so hard to restore is amazing this is a farm house from the 1700 an other half 1800 is the most amazing experience from the windows everywhere you don't miss anything in nature outside the landscape has no words your not going to get a five star resort, you get something better the people around here so sweet an attentive a home that makes you see the beauty of old farm life with new amenities like tv
kitchen bathrooms what they didn't have in these times.You feel that home feeling when you wake up peace, this home has everything for the people that didn't forget what real beauty was in this era of time. Ned thank you for letting my family see a piece of history and stay in it for 4 days.I can go on for days cause this made us remember what spending time and family is really about we will be back this island is everything this was a true vacation Thank you Ned for opening up a piece of your kids upbringing to us.
5.0
Great place for family and friends
5.0
Our long weekend on Taylor’s Island was a multi-generational hit. From 4 years to 80, every person had a wonderful time. Cousins were free to roam the carefully mowed grounds, enjoy the swing and hammock, play foosball soccer, and with parental supervision have mud fights in the cove at low tide, swim in the pool, and kayak with adults. The adults, in addition to kayaking, running, and swimming in the pool, rediscovered ping pong skills long dormant. Ned’s property is absolutely private and quiet, home to bald eagles, heron, egrets and deer only. We all loved it and want to come back!
5.0
Our family of seven was looking for a quiet getaway where we could crab, swim and just relax together. We found it here! The property is stunningly beautiful. No close neighbors. We caught crabs and steamed them up with our dinner. Nothing like fresh steamed crabs! The sunsets were amazing every night. Whether sitting in the kitchen, under the shade tree, or out by the bay, we were able to drink in the beauty of each evening’s sunset. Can’t forget to mention the beautiful night skies where you could see a zillion stars. The pool was very refreshing. Most of our time was spent around the house except one day when we took a drive to visit the Harriett Tubman museum and drive through Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. Both were worth drive. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
5.0
What a peaceful place! Ned was a great and helpful host. The property works equally well as peaceful retreat and sportsman’s paradise.
Things we loved:
* expansive and private views to the horizon
* the sounds of songbirds and the wind (and nothing else) beneath the shade of the two mature trees in the backyard while relaxing in the Adirondack chairs
* the novelty of the loft with foosball table lasting all weekend (and somehow magically eliminating conflict for three siblings ages 10, 8, & 7!)
* fishing the cove at dawn; crabbing the cove at sunset
* paddling around at our leisure
5.0
Loved everything about it! We had nine adults and never felt crowded. Crabbing was a lot of fun and we were finally successful netting about five dozen. Watching storms come in was thrilling! I would suggest water shoes and plenty sun screen.
5.0
Our stay at the beautiful Taylor's Island retreat was even better than we hoped it would be. The property is absolutely breathtaking, and our extended family of 14 made use of every aspect of the outdoor recreational activities that were available. We explored in the kayaks daily, had great success with crabbing throughout the week, and finally had some luck with fishing as the week drew to a close. The kids and adults alike enjoyed the basketball and volleyball courts, and the pool was perfect for cooling down on the hot days that we had.
The house was incredibly charming, overflowing with character and fit our party perfectly. The kitchen was well-equipped, bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, and we thoroughly enjoyed the screened porch for dinners, crab feasts and even just playing board games. We felt like we were the only people on the island.
Communication with Ned was great. He readily responded to questions via email leading up to the trip and was easily accessible throughout our stay to answer quick questions and offer tips for crabbing and fishing. He provided great suggestions for dining on the island, as well as for grocery shopping and nearby conveniences. We highly recommend this property for groups looking to unplug and enjoy the true beauty of the Eastern Shore.
4.0
The space was great, alot for family to do. The teens had fun, they all found something they could do & liked getting to bond with one another. The pool was refreshing after a long day playing. We even got to go fishing in the Bay.
The only problem we had was on Friday while we were in the pool they came to do yard work & I had not been inform that they were coming.
The house was nice & with information given stay was nice.
I will do it again.
5.0
Could not ask for a better experience! We rented the property for a week and held our rehearsal dinner and wedding here! The owner was diligent and helped us throughout the entire process. Everyone who attended the wedding loved the beautiful scenery and the overall atmosphere. On top of being able to have a unique wedding venue, everyone was able to enjoy the property as a mini vacation all week long! The house and property are well kept and clean. Lots of activities to keep everyone of all ages entertained.
5.0
The property owner/host was gracious and pleasant with our inquiries.
This place met our accommodation needs nicely. We were greatly surprised by the various forms of
entertainment for a multi-generation gathering. The availability of several activities with the large lawns beautiful trees, volleyball, and a superb basketball court were all wonderful!!
More detail by the cleaning folks in the kitchen is needed. All serving pieces, baking & cookware in the lower cabinets required cleaning before any use.
Plans to return for future gathering is high probability!!!
Not sure what ever happen to 2nd key identified in the instructions, whereas upon our check-in we only found 1 key in the lockbox. The discrepancy was reported to the owner.
5.0
Fun place to stay. Very private getaway
5.0
I would book the house. Lots of room and a big kitchen. It is 20-30 minutes from Cambridge and really quiet. It is perfect with a group.
5.0
Had a great time with family and friends in this well appointed historic home with all the modern comforts and conveniences. Ned, the homeowner, was super accommodating and answered all our questions during our stay. Definitely recommend and will rent in the future!
5.0
This was a great house for our family vacation. There were 10 of us 7 adults (parents and grandparents) and 3 children (5, 10 an 13). Beautiful property, spacious inside and out! We enjoyed gorgeous sunsets, a campfire by the water and a spectacular night sky. Plenty for everyone to do with the pool, kayaks, foosball, ping-pong, etc. Good communication with owner as well.
2.0
Listing is not accurate. For a home being professionally cleaned, there were dust bunnies under the bed along with cob webs. AC vents very dusty. Pool was not vacuumed prior to our arrival nor the entire week we were there. Could not use cove as described. Very disappointed, will not return
5.0
We very much enjoyed our vacation at your house
5.0
We had a great time spotting wildlife- egrets fishing in the cove, white tail and Zika deer, wild turkeys and a bald eagle soaring over head while we played in the pool. The house was large with plenty of space to find alone time or all join together in the great room for fun and games. We had a great meal at Old Saltys on Hooper Island
5.0
My family of 10 had a great time at this property. We loved the access to water and boats, as well as the (smallish) pool near the house. The kitchen was spacious, and the outdoor screened room was one of our favorite spots. The owner was very responsive and helpful when I asked questions. Would recommend.
5.0
Great family getaway
My family of 10 had a great time at this property. We loved the access to water and boats, as well as the (smallish) pool near the house. The kitchen was spacious, and the outdoor screened room was one of our favorite spots. The owner was very responsive and helpful when I asked questions. Would recommend.
5.0
Taylor Island
The vacation was an opportunity to get away from day to day distractions and spend time with family and enjoy nature.
5.0
Serene
If you are looking for a family get away from everyone with tons of space This is the place
5.0
Lovely property
Great views, the stay was as expected and communicated.
5.0
Amazing property away from it all
The giant lawn, small but fun pool, rope swing, basketball court, kayaks, small boat, and protected shallow inlet (with a bit of a beach at low tide) made for pure magic for our families with young kids. We saw plenty of turkey vultures and several bald eagles, in addition to frogs.
Two bedrooms were very spacious. The others were small but totally adequate. The common areas were plenty comfy and we absolutely loved the screened-in porch with ping pong table.
While dated, the furniture was comfy and the house clean. The only thing the place lacked was ample bug screens on windows.
Really such fun. It felt like we were way out. So peaceful and lovely.
5.0
With kids, activities and work, I found it almost impossible to get together with similarly situated friends from high school and college. So, I booked this property several months in advance and sent out an invitation. Eight of us stayed at the property and there was more than enough room for us. The house is open and roomy with a fantastic screened in patio with a fireplace, grill and tables. The bedrooms were large and the loft was very cool. We played basketball and walked down to the water to throw in a few fishing lines. The cove was awesome and the views were beautiful. Even the drive to the property once you get to the island was filled with cool views and nature sightings. While you are only a few miles from "civilization", it feels like you are a million miles away, with how quiet and peaceful it was.
Couple all of that with a great host who was very attentive and responded quickly to any texts or e-mails, I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away for a little while without having to go far away.
5.0
Very beautiful property offering a lot of activities and ways to pass the time.
5.0
Much Needed Getaway with Old Friends
With kids, activities and work, I found it almost impossible to get together with similarly situated friends from high school and college. So, I booked this property several months in advance and sent out an invitation. Eight of us stayed at the property and there was more than enough room for us. The house is open and roomy with a fantastic screened in patio with a fireplace, grill and tables. The bedrooms were large and the loft was very cool. We played basketball and walked down to the water to throw in a few fishing lines. The cove was awesome and the views were beautiful. Even the drive to the property once you get to the island was filled with cool views and nature sightings. While you are only a few miles from "civilization", it feels like you are a million miles away, with how quiet and peaceful it was.
Couple all of that with a great host who was very attentive and responded quickly to any texts or e-mails, I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away for a little while without having to go far away.
5.0
Weekend getaway
Very beautiful property offering a lot of activities and ways to pass the time.
5.0
Great place to Stay.
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the farmhouse. Beautiful views, spacious rooms, and a great time by all.
5.0
Great remote getaway
Cool private spot on quiet Taylors island. We had a great time
4.0
Nice place for a relaxing getaway.
4.0
Relax
Nice place for a relaxing getaway.
5.0
Fantastic, Idyllic spot!
This property on Taylor's Island is idyllic. Beautiful property with magnificent sunsets, and so many things to do outside - basketball, volleyball, swimming. The private cove with kayaks and stand up paddle boards was amazing. The owner sets out four crab traps and we easily caught 18 crabs to eat in the first day! A short 20 minute drive away is Emily's Produce with all the fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat you could need!
The owner, Ned, was great. Sent me an email with all the information we needed on the house, plus tips on the produce store, crabbing, seafood shop nearby. He texted to check up on us, and was great. We will definitely be returning!
5.0
We wanted to do a family vacation and not worry about being in close proximity to other people because of COVID. This is the perfect place for it! The house is immaculate with lots of personality! The house is well equipped. The pool was great for all of us to enjoy together. We took lots of walks down to the cove. The younger generations went kayaking at Black Water refuge, we visited to Harriet Tubman National site and also had lunch at Emily’s where you can visit with the goats and chickens, eat lunch and ice cream and shop for produce and local products. Ned, the homeowner, was quick to reply to any questions or concerns that we had. It was a wonderful week with our family!❤️
5.0
What a great family getaway
We wanted to do a family vacation and not worry about being in close proximity to other people because of COVID. This is the perfect place for it! The house is immaculate with lots of personality! The house is well equipped. The pool was great for all of us to enjoy together. We took lots of walks down to the cove. The younger generations went kayaking at Black Water refuge, we visited to Harriet Tubman National site and also had lunch at Emily’s where you can visit with the goats and chickens, eat lunch and ice cream and shop for produce and local products. Ned, the homeowner, was quick to reply to any questions or concerns that we had. It was a wonderful week with our family!❤️
4.0
We enjoyed our time at this remote location.
5.0
If you are looking for a time to disconnect from technology and reconnect with family and recharge your battery . We would absolutely suggest booking the farmhouse .
Plenty of things to do ,not to far from the main town to explore Museum's and the wildlife refuge.
And then come back to the farmhouse to have dinner, watch the sunset from the kitchen table or head out to the bay and watch as the sun dissapears above the bay and below the clouds . Then just sit back on the screened porch and listen to the sounds of nature .
Plenty of things to do for the kids , from catching crabs to kayaking to swimming in the pool and don't forget to have a volleyball game after dinner .it's the best time .
4.0
Fun family trip
We enjoyed our time at this remote location.
5.0
July 2021
If you are looking for a time to disconnect from technology and reconnect with family and recharge your battery . We would absolutely suggest booking the farmhouse .
Plenty of things to do ,not to far from the main town to explore Museum's and the wildlife refuge.
And then come back to the farmhouse to have dinner, watch the sunset from the kitchen table or head out to the bay and watch as the sun dissapears above the bay and below the clouds . Then just sit back on the screened porch and listen to the sounds of nature .
Plenty of things to do for the kids , from catching crabs to kayaking to swimming in the pool and don't forget to have a volleyball game after dinner .it's the best time .
5.0
This property truly was everything that is listed and more. It was extremely clean when we arrived and the amount of land and privacy you have cannot be described properly with words. We enjoyed every aspect of the home - the pool, crabbing, ping pong table, fooseball table, the basketball court, and more. The most amazing part was the view of the sunset and sunrise right outside the back door. There was more than enough space for our party of 13 and everyone truly enjoyed each other, the home and our time together. Thank you to Mr. Howe for opening his home to us.
FAQs
How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Chesapeake Bay?
The average price for a rental in Chesapeake Bay is $231 per night. This rental is $343 above the average.
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Waterfront Family Retreat w\/ Pool Pickleball Basketball and Volleyball . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Private Waterfront Family Retreat w\/ Pool Pickleball Basketball and Volleyball . Enjoy the water!
Is Private Waterfront Family Retreat w\/ Pool Pickleball Basketball and Volleyball pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Waterfront Family Retreat w\/ Pool Pickleball Basketball and Volleyball ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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