5/5
Enjoyable Week
The home and property were as shown on the VRBO site. Everything was in good working order and we had no challenges during our week. The host was readily available and checked in occasionally to make sure all was well. Great area and much less congested with tourists than some other Maryland sites.
5/5
Peaceful Retreat
the location on the bay was peaceful and the 25 acres was great for roaming and for our border collie to play. The salt water pool was a huge plus especially this summer. Dave and Cyndie were kind and very helpful. Everyone enjoyed the stay. Inside temperature perfect, and that was no small thing this year
5/5
Incredible Vacation on the Choptank River!
Beautiful property overlooking the Choptank River with boat access to Downtown Cambridge and Oxford for restaurants, ice cream and cruising. Dave and Cindy were perfect hosts, and were there for anything you need. The pool was great for the kids and relaxation, while looking out over the river.
5/5
Great Getaway
Beautiful home and property. My family enjoyed the stay. Pool area very nice along with a substantial yard. Wifi worked great which was nice because we had to do some work while we were there. House was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay here again!
5/5
Beautiful Place!
I went with 6 of my family members for the Ironman and we had a great time. Great communication with the property owners and we loved getting to pet Lucky (the cat) who wandered around. The house (mostly the stairwell and upstairs where the bedrooms were) does smell of cigarette smoke, so if you’re extra sensitive to smells you would probably want somewhere else, but it wasn’t super strong and we adjusted. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious. The views of the river for the sunrise was amazing too!
5/5
Family Fun
We had a wonderful time enjoying all that the property had to offer. Everyone enjoyed being in the pool, exploring along the river’s edge, fishing off the dock, and kayaking in the river. The kids loved searching for and observing the wildlife around the property. We also had some wonderful meals that we prepared in the well stocked kitchen. The owners were very accommodating to our needs and were helpful with suggestions for places to go or see. They were even able to arrange a fishing charter for us. We had a great experience and would definitely stay at this property again.
5/5
Great Property!
We rented both the home and the cottage for our family weekend in the Chesapeake Bay area. Cindy and Dave were wonderful to work with in answering questions before and during our stay. The grandkids and Pappy fished from the dock every day. They swam in the pool and enjoyed the game room above the garage daily as well. This place has everything you need for a beautiful vacation and plenty of space for your families to “Make Memories” as ours did last weekend! We highly recommend it!
5/5
HIGHLY RECOMMNED
It’s hard to pack all the wonderful things about this property in a few paragraphs
We arrived and met Dave and Cindy who were getting ready for our arrival. Both were extremely welcoming. Cindy was very warm and gave us some figs and homemade fig butter from the fig trees on the property. Dave introduced himself as the “Director of Fun” and he did not disappoint! We were immediately impressed with the beauty and versatility of the home and the gorgeous and meticulously maintained property. It is obvious that Dave and Cindy take much pride in their home and enjoy sharing it with their guests. The house is large and well stocked. The downstairs has a large kitchen and lounge area with TV, a large dining room, a very large enclosed riverside living room that is so large it actually has two separate seating areas. There is a 4th whole other separate sitting room that has the pull out couch if needed. This expanse of space allowed all 11 of us to spread out and do what we enjoyed without being in each others way, including setting up two separate remote work areas. The formal bedrooms are upstairs and are very good sized. The two riverside bedrooms have doors that open out to a beautiful 2nd floor balcony that overlooks the River. A wonderful place to watch the sunrise and drink your coffee in the morning, or sit and have a chat with your loved ones. The whole riverside of the house has lots of wonderful natural light and river views. We spent a lot of our time on the stone patio off the kitchen, which is also riverside, to eat, talk, do projects with the kids, or enjoy the fireplace at night. The inground pool was perfectly maintained and never felt chemical-y or uncomfortable. There was lots of places in the pool area for us to sit when we weren’t enjoying the pool. Dave would come out and give the kids popsicles. He became lovingly known as “Popsicle Dave” The little beach was perfect for the kids to play, go looking for rocks, shells, crabs, as well as was a good place to launch the house kayaks. Kayaking in the morning was a special type of peacefulness I’ve rarely experienced before. We enjoyed trying to catch fish from the dock. We did catch 2! We also loved the bird watching and exploring under the eagles nest onsite. Anything we wanted to do Dave and Cindy were so helpful with recommendations, all which blew us away-music, boating, restaurants, sights. Any questions we had, they responded promptly. Cindy and Dave were onsite, but never intrusive. We enjoyed them so much, we invited them over! We will be back!
5/5
Waterfront Stay in Cambridge
We made wonderful memories with our large family in Cambridge! The property was beautiful with lots of space and million dollar views. The owners were present during our stay in their own house adjacent to the rental. There was some confusion regarding the pool house in which we were told in advance that we could choose to rent it during our stay if we wanted to. When we were there we asked to rent it and we’re told we were told that the house was not available. Overall, we would return to this house in Cambridge and the comfort and peace it offered.
5/5
Perfect place to reconnect with family
We had the best Labor Day weekend getaway! 7 adults, 7 children (24 to 4 months!) and 1 dog were all well accommodated here. Sleeping arrangements were perfect and never an issue with bathrooms. This location offers a great place to relax and have fun. We were in the pool, out in the kayaks, crabbing with the pots provided by Dave, hunting for sea glass and fishing on the pier! Oh, forgot the evening of smores! We were so content playing games and hanging out we never explored the game room available. Next time! The kitchen was very well stocked and made meal prep and clean up easy for this group. Hate to tell everyone how great it is and how accommodating Dave and Cindy are because then it will be hard to book it in the future. Need someplace to take the family away from it all but still close enough to run out for milk or pick up crabs? This is your place.
5/5
Unwinding in the Chesapeake Bay area!
This property had everything we needed to get some R&R with our entire family! The pool was beautiful and we loved hanging out on the dock. The house was beautiful and roomy with a gorgeous view from every window. Owners, Cindy & Dave, were quick to answer all of our questions before we arrived and after we got there.
5/5
A beautiful place to get some much needed rest & relaxation!!
What a lovely home – super spacious and comfortable. The kids totally enjoyed the pool. It was a shame that the mosquitos were so horrible, but the fishing was lots of fun anyway off the dock. Cambridge is a sleep little town and it was just perfect for our family to get a much needed get away.
5/5
Beautiful and relaxing!
From the start of the trip to the end, we enjoyed the location and appreciated the help from the owners, Cindy and Dave Ferguson. All of our cell phones warned of a tornado warning during our first night and we trundled to the basement with sleeping kids and groaning family members. As the only basement on the property, we spent an hour in the basement with Cindy and Dave and they were great people to get to know. The house and grounds and water views are stunning, and ideal for kids and adults alike. We are already trying to come up with good reasons to head back!
5/5
Incredible weekend on an amazing property!
“My Chesapeake Retreat” is the perfect group getaway. The property has a large, beautiful pool where we lounged for hours on end, a huge grassy expanse perfect for lawn games, a dock featuring unbelievable sunsets and a beachy area perfect for dropping in kayaks or playing in shallow water. The house itself comfortably slept 12 women. It has tons of large living spaces and a fully equipped large kitchen. We will definitely be back!!!
5/5
Incredible Waterfront Gem
The property was a perfect venue for a guys retreat weekend. The grounds are very private with beautiful water frontage. We spent a lot of time on the dock and caught some catfish and striper. Huge lawn for football, baseball, badminton, horseshoes, etc. The house an outbuildings can comfortably accommodate 14 guests, but be aware that the owners are very strict about the 14 person limit. They stay in a Winnebago on the property when the house is rented, but are very much out of renter’s hair and very gracious hosts. We had an incredible weekend and would love to go back.
5/5
Perfect Spot for Labor Day Weekend
It was exactly what we needed for a long weekend away. With the possibility of a tropical storm, the hosts made sure we were prepared but we lucked out and enjoyed a beautiful weekend on the shore. There was more than enough room for eight adults and two dogs. Dave & Cindy answered all of our questions (included making sure we had cell service and wifi for any work needs while we were away) and were the perfect hosts. About the house: it’s hard to list what we loved most. The kitchen was fully stocked and perfect for preparing family style meals. The outdoor fireplace provided hours of entertainment and s’mores fun. The pool, the hammock, the dock, and the swing were all ideal spots for relaxation. The dogs loved the beach and playing in the water. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or a better weekend.