Waterfront Family Retreat with gorgeous views and a large Deepwater Dock. 5' MLW Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Waterfront Family Retreat with gorgeous views and a large Deepwater Dock. 5' MLW pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Q: Where is Waterfront Family Retreat with gorgeous views and a large Deepwater Dock. 5' MLW located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Ragged Island and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Spocott Windmill. Richardson Maritime Museum and Brannock Maritime Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

28 May 2024

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Great stay!

We had a wonderful long weekend here. Perfect weather let us swim and kayak and fish all weekend. House was spacious enough for two families of five plus our dog. The views were perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

13 Apr 2023

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Relaxing spring break

Great house, host and location. Stayed with a larger group and plenty of room!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noreen R.

27 Jun 2024

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Family Gathering

Beautiful location on river! House was perfect for our group, lots of space, big backyard and dock. We all had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

11 Aug 2024

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Fantastic family time at this property

The owner was incredibly responsive and helpful, promptly answering all our questions before our stay. The location is serene and beautiful, offering a peaceful getaway. The provided kayaks were a fantastic amenity, and we enjoyed being out on the water every day. The big backyard was perfect for the kids to play, making it an even more enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

May W.

18 Aug 2024

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Cambridge House

We had a great time. House accommodated all of us. Kids enjoyed the pier, crabbing and fishing. They also enjoyed kayaking.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

25 Jun 2024

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Quick Two Night Stay

We had a great two-night stay. Alan was very responsive to a couple of questions early on. Kitchen is very well equipped. Location is awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan N.

17 Oct 2024

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Boys Annual Fall Glamping

This house was the perfect venue for our trip- we caught fish and crabs off the backyard pier, we watched the sun rise and set off the pier, we very much enjoyed relaxing by the fire pit with the stash of fire wood right next to it. The picnic table in the yard and decks allowed us to dine alfresco. The deck grill was very helpful for us in prepping our meals.. we hope to come back again and recommend this place to anyone seeking some quiet time from the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

4 Sept 2024

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Last minute

We luckily found this property last minute as our other rental property had a tree fall on it. This property turned out even better! Great layout, clean, beautiful views, it was great for our two families large families.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

1 Oct 2019

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Amazing place to stay

We had a perfect stay for two days. The house is beautiful and fully equipped with everything you need and larger than it looks in pictures The location is absolutely amazing. Fishing off the dock, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, the kids had a blast. We are looking forward to coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

21 Jul 2023

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Family vacation on the water!

What a great location - getting our extended family together at this great property right on the water was fantastic. The views were incredible and all of the kayaks and stand up paddle boards were so enjoyable to use. Communications Alan could not have been better. We hope to stay again!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

16 Oct 2023

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Family Get Together

This was our second family getaway to this property. The home is very well appointed, and the water front views from the living room, deck, and fire pit areas cannot be beat. We'll be back again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Apr 2021

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A little hidden gem!!

location is beautiful. Enjoyed kayaking and fishing. House very well stocked. Hard to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki H.

20 Jun 2020

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Perfect weekend

We rented this property as a group of 6 friends and had an amazing time. It is the perfect weekend getaway. The house has everything you need - fully stocked kitchen, kayaks, crab pots, bikes and a fire pit. We have already reccomended it to a bunch of people!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

3 Jul 2024

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Crab Heaven.

Alan was super helpful and very receptive in terms of communication. Great location, love the private dock. My two nephews essentially became Chesapeake Bay watermen for the weekend. They barely touched their iPads... Enough said.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

5 Jun 2023

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June, 2023

Three night stay with multiple families. Property ideal for those with boats that want to enjoy the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody X.

6 Jul 2023

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Big backyard with grill & kayaks, and dock for fishing & crabbing cages

My family and my sister in law’s family stayed there for 3 nights. We all had a great time! Grandpa and my husband love fishing and crabbing while kids kayaking. We also watched sunrise twice in the backyard, which is beautiful. Inside the house has enough room for my group. We enjoy our staying!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

9 Jun 2023

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Peaceful Retreat

My family spent a relaxing Memorial Day weekend here. We had plenty of space for our kids and my parents to be comfortable. The home was clean and provided all the kitchen and grilling tools we needed. It was quiet and peaceful. We spent a lot of time playing in the huge, well-maintained yard. We even caught a few crabs off the dock!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

14 Jun 2023

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Stay for Cambridge Ironman

This property location is great. Beautiful water views from the house, the yard, and the dock. Large bedrooms and living areas. Kitchen spacious and well equipped The kids and the adults enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards and the bikes that were provided. Fire pit was an extra bonus. Property was quiet and easy to find. Would be great for a longer stay. Property owner was very accommodating even offering late checkout for our 3 Ironman participants to come back to shower before our drive home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

3 Jul 2023

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Beautiful views and peaceful setting

The location on the water allowed our family to enjoy swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and attempts at crabbing. The outdoor space provided plenty of room for the kids to play ball, run around, have water gun fights without worry of disturbing the neighbors (the house is on a cul de as). We also biked, took long walks and visited local crab shack for delicious crabs. Our host Alan was easy to contact and answered our questions timely. Overall we had a lovely vacation! Lisa (renter)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

10 Jul 2022

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Picture Perfect

Our family from 4 states came together for a great vacation. It's hard to choose based on photographs, but the house is roomier even than we thought, and the property was large and private--as if we owned the whole peninsula. The fire pit area, private dock, and availability of kayaks and equipment really enhanced our stay. The kitchen is well equipped with good quality utensils, cookware, etc. The owner was just a text away for any questions or concerns that we had. We are keeping this on our list of favorites!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

12 Mar 2023

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Waterfront Weekend Getaway

This house offered a quiet, relaxing getaway for my adult family and grandchild. It is just as pictured. Roomy and comfortable for our family of six adults, and two dogs. Alan was very responsive, not that we needed him much. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, TV and Wifi were all in order. Didn't get a chance for the many outdoor activities offered, because it was cold and windy, but may come back again someday in warmer weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

22 Nov 2020

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Fabulous views and yard

We thoroughly enjoyed a safe family gathering as a substitute for the Thanksgiving and Christmas we won't be able to share this year. Just about all of our time was spent with children and grandchildren outside - even in late November! We were creative and spent many hours around the fire pit warmed by propane heaters (which we brought with us). It's a bit of a unusual layout for a house, but very spacious and was just what we were looking for for this gathering. Kids were able to fish, catch a few small crabs and even kayak on a warm weekend day.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

16 Aug 2023

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Fantastic house and location

TL;DR: we had the best vacation in years here! Long Story: We were 2 families (9 in total) and stayed for a week. The house is about a 25 minute drive to Cambridge where you have food, groceries and a Walmart for supplies. The house, dock and property location were the primary reasons we chose to stay here, as its very quiet and remote but close enough to go out to dinner. One tip: as you're driving to and from Cambridge, keep your eyes open for deer as they can jump out in front of you in a pack. The house itself was great, stocked with toys, games, fishing poles, crab traps, kayaks and bikes. You'll need to bring your own bedsheets, towels and supplies like toilet paper and paper towels. The owner, Alan, is very responsive and communicates all of this in his welcome letter. We brought our own fishing gear and right off the dock you can catch dozen of Perch and Spot in the early morning and evening which can be used as live bait for larger fish in the Chesapeake. We rented a boat from Slaughter Creek Marina and they delivered and picked up the boat to the house if you rent for several days, otherwise it's about a 45 drive to them. The bedrooms are comfortable and there's air conditioning in all of them. Wifi was great and cell service was fine on ATT, Verizon and TMobile. Watching the sun rise in the morning from the dock is amazing! If you're looking for a place away from the crowds but close to a city, you can't go wrong staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sonalee C.

22 Aug 2024

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Weekend getaway

We had an amazing time. The house was nice and the pier was even better. We fished and crabbed the whole time. I wished stores were a little closer and there were more kid friendly things in the area. Overall everyone had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara T.

23 Aug 2023

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Family getaway

Had a lovely stay at this Cambridge waterfront property. It is about 20 minutes outside of town in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Plenty of room for two families with children and dogs. We all had a nice time out on the kayaks and paddleboards, and spent evenings watching the sun go down and crabbing. We had quite a few mosquitoes, so plan to pack extra bug spray. The crabbing was fantastic, and the host had two large crab pots in addition to two small crab traps for our enjoyment. The kids had a great time, and we caught over 3 dozen crabs. The host was very responsive to communications and was a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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