Title: The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres Holiday home in Church Creek ## Photo gallery for The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres ![Property grounds - The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres (Crapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100020000/100013500/100013452/2e2f4890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres (Crapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100020000/100013500/100013452/d74948cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres (Crapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100020000/100013500/100013452/4ffb4c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres (Crapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100020000/100013500/100013452/02c2ed09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres (Crapo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100020000/100013500/100013452/c3c98277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to lower Dorchester County at this newly renovated house, where a fire pit and gazebo set the scene for unforgettable gatherings with family and friends. Located near Blackwater national refuge, enjoy nature watching, biking or take a short stroll along the scenic Blackwater river. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres Newly renovated house located in lower Dorchester County with fire pit and gazebo for entertaining family and friends. Property is ajoining to Blackwater national refuge which is very popular for nature watching and biking. The Blackwater river is only one mile away with great fishing and crabbing. Property is located 15 minutes from Cambridge, MD and approximately 10 minutes from the refuge visitor center and Harriet Tubman museum. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92790000/92784400/92784372/19648264.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A little slice of heaven on the Choptank River Sept 19 to 23 is now open East New Market - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=92784372&PinnedHotelID=92784372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78670000/78664400/78664335/ac3da978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly Delightful Waterfront Cottage on Hoopers Island, MD. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## 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%7C38.37482%2C-76.08171&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=16zrG3tV9gFdKihYKDutfE_QTzo=) Crapo, MD #### What's nearby - Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park \- 18 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center \- 31 min drive \- 20.6 miles - Choptank River Lighthouse \- 32 min drive \- 21.0 miles - Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh \- 34 min drive \- 21.6 miles #### Getting around - Cambridge Station - 33 min drive - Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bestpitch Bridge - ‬64 min drive - ‪Steaks To Seafood - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Royal Tea Co - ‬9 min drive - ‪Carolyns Stonehouse - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres? ### What time is check-out at The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres? ### Where is The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blackwater refuge country house on a quiet 12 acres Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 17 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay House was very clean and comfortable. Location was excellent. Very quiet neighborhood. Property had a pond to fish, gazebo and outdoor fire pit. ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara J. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay! House extremely clean on 12 acres near Blackwater Wildlife loop. Flooded roads made navigating challenging but nothing that couldn't be overcome. Rental of bikes and kayaks nearby. ##### Barbara J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew F. 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get outdoors Listing and photos accurately describe accommodations. We were comfortable and satisfied. A nice rural location for perusing outdoor activities - fishing, hunting, boating, paddling, birdwatching. Good parking for a boat trailer. ##### Matthew F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric I. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great retreat from it all! My 14-year-old son and I booked this house for a last-minute, 4-day, get-back-to-nature trip centered around fishing. And we couldn't have found a better spot. Andy, the host, was as helpful and generous as could be with information and guidance, even arranging a fantastic night-fishing trip for us. The house is set up generously with kitchen, cleaning, and linen supplies, which made for simpler packing and much convenience during our stay. The property is totally comfortable and easy to manage, with laundry, WiFi & TV, lots of places to sit and eat. And the location of it in the nature refuge makes it feel like traveling to another world altogether. The pond next to the house was awesome for fishing, and there is lots to explore in the area for other nature experiences. We were excited to find the listing, and the reality of our trip was even better than we'd imagined it was going to be! ##### Eric I. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam C. 9 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to get away... from everything. The property is best reviewed in four components: 1) The House. It's great for anyone who just wants to get away from the world. Simple. Clean. Has all the stuff in it you normally expect (linens, towels, forks, pots, pans, internet, etc.) The matresses could maybe stand an upgrade, but the water pressure is great and it even has a massage chair! The Property: It's unique. It's big. There are visiting sitka deer and other types of wildlife. Bring muck boots if you plan to wander beyond the driveway. The Pond: AWESOME! Fishing is what we were there to do. We caught more bass and snakehead in that pond than we did at any other area we visited. Hope it stays that way. The Commute to the Property: We weren't expecting the main roads leading to/from the house to be flooded ALL THE TIME. It seems to just be the way things are down there. Be prepared for 6-8" of standing water on the roads. It can catch you off guard, especially if you find out at night. OVERALL: I catch wait to bring my kids to this place. If you have littles you want to teach how to fish, or just want quiet quality time with family, this is a great spot for it. ##### Adam C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica S. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice home with close proximity to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Very quiet and peaceful. The instructions were very simple and clear. Thank you so much! ##### Erica S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zolita C. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway Very happy with this place, quiet, clean, all good. ##### Zolita C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha B. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Enjoyed the house. Everything great. ##### Samantha B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn L. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blackwater National Refuge Property owner was great. He text to answer a question and proceeded to give advice on the fishing we were there to do. ##### Shawn L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew 10 Jun 2025 ##### Matthew Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Chris G. 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