Title: Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56940000/56936400/56936368/w1620h1079x0y1-4ac823ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56940000/56936400/56936368/w1619h1079x1y1-0d8c7262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56940000/56936400/56936368/17a9c5b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56940000/56936400/56936368/w1620h1079x0y1-6b008c98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56940000/56936400/56936368/w1620h1079x0y1-95a6bfda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on Covey Creek, The Bird's Nest is a beautiful waterfront retreat offering expansive lawn views of the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy poolside fun with water toys and kayaks or unwind in multiple living areas, including a cozy billiards room and outdoor dining spaces. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 164680 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks Beautiful Private Retreat with Pool located on Covey Creek The Bird's Nest on Covey Creek is a comfortable and well-appointed 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath high-end waterfront rental with lots of amenities. The expansive lawn offers broad water views of the Chesapeake Bay. Conveniently located within 15-minutes of all the conveniences of downtown Cambridge. If you care to venture out to shop or enjoy an occasional round of golf or a day at the spa, the Hyatt Regency is a short drive. The Bird's Nest is a true family retreat. There are lots of water toys to enjoy poolside and several kayaks to venture out into the Creek. There are multiple living areas for family and friends to gather, a cozy billiards room with pool table, as well as quiet spaces to escape. You and your guests will enjoy hanging out on the waterfront or gathering around the pool. There is a large stone patio for outdoor dining and watching the sunset. The gourmet kitchen is well stocked and is the perfect place to prepare your daily creations. PROPERTY FEATURES: Waterfront: Covey Creek Dock: A private pier with 1-2ft MLW. Water Toys: 2 kayaks are available for guest use. To ensure proper life jacket sizing, please bring your own or we can recommend a local rental agency. Pool: Swimming pools are open from May 15 - October 15. Be sure to bring your own pool towels. Fireplaces: 2 gas. Pet Friendly: This is a pet friendly rental. WiFi: Please note that the rural nature of the area may limit data access. Some of our properties can experience slow internet speeds. BED SIZES: King - 1 / Single Bed - Twin Sized - 2 / King - 1 / Queen - 1 / Queen - 1 / Queen - 1 / Double Bed - 1 / Single Bed - Twin Sized - 2 / ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Fishing - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,680 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89709700/89709654/241abfd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short drive to Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | 16.5 Acres | Guest Hou Cambridge - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=89709654&PinnedHotelID=89709654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89179200/89179147/d6394886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Bird's Nest Huge Waterfront Home With Pool Yard Sleeps 16! 74 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.59877%2C-76.26195&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PY0vfXNm37W-ecbu-fPUULbAL3o=) Cambridge, MD #### Getting around - Cambridge Station - 25 min drive - Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Neck District Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Choptank Oyster Company - ‬20 min drive - ‪Soft & Salty Seafood - ‬11 min drive - ‪The 948 Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Indian Quarter Wine Bar & Spirits - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Minutes from Downtown Cambridge | Private Dock | Pool | Kayaks located? > This family-friendly Cambridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Spocott Windmill, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks. Bay Country Shop and Ragged Island are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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