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EASTERN SHORE Maryland --2 minute walk to beach; Quintessential beach home

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Welcome to Eastern Shore of Maryland
Living Room with 55" TV
Living Room
Front porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Betterton, MD
  • Betterton Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Elk Neck State Park
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Ripken Stadium
    ‪82 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen, MD (APG-Phillips Army Airfield)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

EASTERN SHORE Maryland --2 minute walk to beach; Quintessential beach home

EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND on the Chesapeake Bay in the historic town of Betterton, Maryland, your day begins with coffee on the deck of this spacious Summer Home. Built in 1929 as a vacation home, where many a weary traveler slept, you and your large group/family will find plenty of common space to relax, sleep, eat and make memories! The 6 bedrooms gives everyone space to themselves! With ceiling fans throughout, central air conditioning, 55" TV and two smaller TVs in bedroom and hallway, fireplace, deck for your outdoor dining, enclosed sunroom in the back of the house ideal for summer indoor dining, sunny dining room, screened-in front porch, living room, spacious hall on second floor with four bedrooms; two additional bedrooms on first floor; equipped with all kitchen necessities, free WiFi and streaming on 55" TV, DVD, beach chairs, charcoal grills. Just a two minute walk to the beach, public dock available for your boat; fishing from the pier; park area with charcoal grills and a bath house for your use. Great community for bike riding; visiting nearby historic Chestertown (free outdoor concerts on weekends), 60 miles to historic Annapolis (Maryland's capital), fishing outings from Rock Hall. An all year round area to take advantage of the beauty and diversity of the Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland. Enjoy your stay! We look forward to seeing you in Betterton, Maryland.


Come for a visit to Betterton in Autumn/Winter: In the Fall and Winter Kent County comes to life in a new way! While in the summer Betterton beach is full of swimmers, in the autumn the beach becomes a magnificent back-drop to sail boats dotting the Bay. Autumn breezes bring antique shoppers to Galena and Chestertown – both a 20 minute drive away; students return to historical Washington College in Chestertown where you’ll find history dating back to the 17th century– take a stroll through the cobble stone streets where you’ll find galleries, studios, and shops featuring the work of local, regional and internationally known artists and craftspeople. Choose a little restaurant for your special meal. The relatively flat land in Kent County attracts cyclists in abundance; the autumn brings the migration of geese seen across the sky. Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring, Betterton and Kent County, Maryland offers you a get-away for ensuring a relaxing, interesting, and a memorable time for you and your family

Come to visit any time of year and enjoy locale: The summer season has ended, but Kent County comes to life in a new way! While in the summer Betterton beach is full of swimmers, in the autumn the beach becomes a magnificent back-drop to sail boats dotting the Bay. Autumn breezes bring antique shoppers to Galena and Chestertown – both a 20 minute drive away; students return to historical Washington College in Chestertown where you’ll find history dating back to the 17th century – take a stroll through the cobble stone streets where you’ll find galleries, studios, and shops featuring the work of local, regional and internationally known artists and craftspeople. Choose a little restaurant for your special meal. Because of the relatively flat land in Kent County, cyclists are seen in abundance; and don’t forget in the autumn we see the migration of geese sweep across the sky. Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring, Betterton and Kent County, Maryland offers you a get-away for ensuring a relaxing, interesting, and a memorable time for your

Venturing out of town, you can take a short drive to the bay front town of Rock Hall where you will find marinas and waterman’s workboats; or Galena, a town known for its antique shops; or perhaps to Chestertown, on the banks of the Chester River where a blend of history, arts, shopping, and/or a Saturday morning trip to the Farmers Market along Fountain Park. The students at Washington College keep Chestertown bustling all year round. Come for a visit – you won’t be disappointed.

The county seat of Kent County, on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore, Betterton is surrounded by the rich tapestry of farmland, Sassafrass River and Chesapeake Bay.

Property manager

Lucia or Ben
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Languages

English, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Betterton

Located in Betterton, this holiday home is near the beach. Kent Museum and Historical Society of Kent County Maryland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Betterton Historic District and Concord Point Lighthouse. Crumpton Auction and Havre de Grace Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Betterton, MD

What's nearby

  • Betterton Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington College - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Elk Neck State Park - 75 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Cal Ripken Museum - 80 min drive - 86.5 km
  • Ripken Stadium - 82 min drive - 93.9 km

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 71 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marzellas by the Bay - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barbara's on the Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Molly Mason's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stoltzfus Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪K-B Market and Kitchen School - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is EASTERN SHORE Maryland --2 minute walk to beach; Quintessential beach home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at EASTERN SHORE Maryland --2 minute walk to beach; Quintessential beach home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at EASTERN SHORE Maryland --2 minute walk to beach; Quintessential beach home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is EASTERN SHORE Maryland --2 minute walk to beach; Quintessential beach home located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Betterton Historic District and Betterton Beach. Betterton Community Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 105 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Such a fabulous cottage! So roomy and had everything in it you would need for a vacation! Every room was immaculate. I loved staying here and would rent this cottage anytime I get to visit Betterton, Md.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place

This is our favorite place to vacation! The house is absolutely beautiful and so close to the beach! The hosts are so nice and provide chairs/umbrellas/toys for the beach to ensure you have a great visit. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Water view, quiet nights, very close to beach. Reminds me of visits to my Grandmother's house as a kid only with a modern kitchen and a flat screen TV. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

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Thanks for the great stay

My friends and I loved the house, and there's a reason they call Betterton the jewel of the Chesapeake! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Time

It was the perfect-size house for our family of adult children and grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place in Betterton!

Lucia's property was delightfully themed, close to the beach, and had everything we needed for a lovely stay. We certainly hope to come again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Thanksgiving yet.

This precious home will literally take you back to when life was simpler, and family came first. It’s like being at your great grandparents home and nothing has changed. The beach is steps away, the town is charming and the owner is so friendly. The communication between us was amazing and our family loved every minute. We can’t wait to come back.Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location for family group

This house is great for family gatherings. It has a large number of rooms and a couple of common areas. Check in was a breeze and the host is easy to contact. We love that the beach is so close by and there are useful beach items available for renters to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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Vacation

We had a wonderful y to time. Thanks so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna K.

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MDW 2024

Betterton Beach is definitely a hidden gem! Absolutely relaxing. Property owner was always quick in responding and pleasant to deal with. House was big enough for my entire family and the views were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

We had a lovely time in this older home by the water. The beach was busy for the Fourth of July, but it was well kept by the maintenance staff of the Town. Early morning and late evening walks by the water were so nice since it was incredibly hot during the day when we were there. The water during the day was great for the little ones in our group since the water was calm. The house is very close to the beach- a 2 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Wonderful holiday weekend stay at this welcoming home. Truly felt like a home away from home! Communication was excellent and Lucia and Ben are thoughtful and very accommodating hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was perfect for us!

Plenty of space! The house is very charming as well and the property managers were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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Beautiful proprty

Everyone was quite comfortable. The views are f tue water were magnified five t
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michele S., New York

Nice home close to the beach. Loved the history.

Had a very nice stay. House was extremely hot when we arrived but cooled down rather quickly after starting the air so no worries. Very close walk to the beach and a couple good restaurants. Thank you Ben & Lucia. Hope we get the chance to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katarena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

We had a very lovely weekend, at this beautiful property. A nice walk to the beach, and magnificent view. The house was exactly as described, and more. Lucia was easy to get into contact with, and was very nice. Definitely recommend the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Meriel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable old house with character

A very nice house in a great location in Betterton. Comfortable living room and dining rooms, real nice kitchen, bedrooms small but lots of them, 2 bathrooms, and air conditioning. We were surprised to have to bring our own sheets & towels but did not mind. Everyone in our group would like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen T.

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Hunting and Relaxing

4 of us arrived for our second visit to Betterton. 2 for hunting, 2 for rest and relaxation. The weather was awesome, the neighborhood is serene and our host was gracious as always. Mission accomplished 1 deer and much R&R!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home with nice view

Close walk to beach. Beautiful view of bay from porch and second floor bathroom. Door between living room and steps was great for keeping our small toddlers away from stairs. Stayed here twice, both times the owner was kind and quickly responded to questions. Spacious and perfect size for our four small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Betterton Beach

We had a very pleasant week in Betterton. The property is an older home, but the kitchen is updated, and it is very comfortable. There was ample space for our extended family of 6 adults and 3 children. The property owners are very nice and responsive. The house is a short walk to the beach or alternatively down some stairs. The beach is public, but during the week it is very quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nadine H.

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Family Weekend

Family of 10 ranging in age from 23 to 84 year old grandparents, plus to small dogs. It was a great family weekend and we enjoyed quiet Betterton Beach. The owner of the home was very helpful and great to work with. We loved the history and charm of the house. We do feel the house could use some updates. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

ROBERT G.

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feedback on June 2024 stay

Nice place, very pleasant and plenty of space. Very convenient parking, right outside the side door. Kitchen is well-stocked; I brought some things, like a kettle, which turned out were already there. (But there was only a half-roll of paper towels in the kitchen; didn't realize I should have brought paper towels.). Charcoal for the grill was also provided -- that was a pleasant surprise. Slept in the downstairs queen bedroom; the bed is reasonably comfortable, but the mattress and box spring are a bit old and could stand to be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great price, many rooms, close to the beach

This cute, classic home offered the 6 bedrooms our family needs with several places to gather with others or sit alone. The a/c and ceiling fans kept the bedrooms comfortable, although the beds were a little hard for our taste. From the screened in front porch to the back room with many windows, it was all nicely decorated and equipped. As an older home, some spaces are small, but still updated and in good shape. The kitchen was updated recently and was sufficient for our family of 10 to cook all of our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Wedding week

We had relatives coming in for a wedding in Betterton, and secured this house so we could be together. It was lovely, clean, and well equipped with a big kitchen and good sized dining room. It is much more spacious than the pictures indicated, and there was plenty of room to spread out in. We rented a couple of cottages nearby as well, but this house served as our center of operation for cooking, and was a good redezvous point for trips to the beach, being within quick walking distance. The washer and dryer were very useful as well. We hope to come back again!

10/10 Excellent

glenn t.

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Nice but dated

Great location and neighborhood. All beds could use new mattresses and wifi signal isnt all that strong. We weren't there to be onlnie or to watch tv but rain and sewage in the bay fron Hurricane Ida left us with nothing to do. The park with a splash zone was a welcomed relief. Lucia was very easy to get in touch with when necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lucia or Ben

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Our family is from the Philadelphia area, just 2 hour drive to Betterton, Maryland. Our careers are medical/hospital related and insurance managers. We grew up in the northeast section of Philadelphia, a suburb approximately 20 miles north of downtown Philadelphia. One of us was born in Italy and immigrated to the USA as a very small child. We still have family in southern Italy and visit there as often as possible.

Why they chose this property

Our family has owned this home since 1997; we are from the Philadelphia area and when we made a decision to purchase a "beach house" we wanted a place to reflect a beach community of a bygone era. We stumbled into Betterton on a snowy, cold winter day. As soon as we came up Main Street and saw the Bay below and the beach signs, we knew this would be the place for our "beach house." The first summer in Betterton we were so pleasantly surprised at the peacefulness of the community; the friendliness of the neighbors -- they waving as they pass by. This would prove to us that we would always have a place to relax and enjoy the company of family, friends, and neighbors in a way that we could have only dreamed. The very first upgrade would be to expand the deck because we knew this would be where we could view the bay and watch the boats; we could congregate for morning coffee, eat our meals outdoors and generally enjoy outdoor living. As time went by, we converted the heating system to a modern day convenience -- central air conditioning. This proved to be challenging in a house built in 1929, but it was accomplished! The kitchen has been completely remodeled and we preserved the built-in cupboard! My dear late Mom cooked up many a big meal for us in there! Hope you will enjoy this home as your own!

What makes this property unique

Our beach house is vary spacious and no photo can capture the large open spaces and common areas where a large number of people can gather together for a meal, watch TV, play games, or simply talk!

Languages:

English, Italian

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