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BayDreams - IronMan/Eagleman Retreat on the bay

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Beach
Inside the front door; 55" tv in family room
100 foot dock with swimming ladder, a hose, lights and electricity
front of the house
Just inside front door, living room. New sofas 2023

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MD
  • Choptank River Lighthouse
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Long Wharf Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Cambridge, MD (CGE-Cambridge - Dorchester)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Light blue Bedroom (formerly aqua)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Teal Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BayDreams - IronMan/Eagleman Retreat on the bay

Heavenly sunsets will dazzle you at our Chesapeake Bay vacation home. Whether you are fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, kayaking, sitting on the 100 ft. dock, playing in the expansive yard or relaxing on the porch, you will marvel at the gifts nature has to offer. Sitting on the dock in a protected cove, you can see Chesapeake Beach and Calvert Cliffs across the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, while watching bald eagles, osprey, egrets and geese fly above our cove in Brannock Bay. Blue crabs and rockfish are easily caught from our dock in season.

The property features 1 1/2 acres with 100 feet of rip rap shoreline and a 100 foot dock with a swimming ladder attached. The all- brick ranch style house has a master suite with water views, 3 additional bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths with a large family room, an updated dining/kitchen area, laundry room and a shaded screened-in porch - perfect for eating steamed crabs!

Master Bedroom - king bed, sliders to porch and yard; amazing view
Teal bedroom - queen size bed
Aqua bedroom - queen bed
Blue bedroom - full size bed and twin bed, water view

House Amenities include:
Central Air Conditioning - 3 zones
Ceiling fans in every room and two on the porch
Private dock with ladder for wading/swimming access; water depth max 3.5 feet
Hammock
Tree Swing
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
Charcoal grill
Wifi* (limited as a cellular data plan)
50" tv in family room
45" tv in master bedroom
50” tv on screened porch
DVD player in family room
Kitchenware
Keurig
Washer/dryer
Plenty of parking on the driveway

Other Amenities included:
2 stand up paddle boards
Canoe
Paddle boat
6 Bikes
Tetherball
Foosball table
horseshoes

A free county boat dock is 2.5 miles from the house, so you can bring your boat. The water is shallow near our dock, so you would do best with a pontoon or flat bottom boat. Otherwise, you can contact Dorchester County to rent a slip at Ragged Point.

Property manager

Lisa and Steve Scarbath
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Counted in guest limit. House is NOT child proof!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our rental contract details all of our house-specific rules and will be sent for your review and signature after booking.
Please be sure to keep a copy of the rental contract for your reference as it contains all of the house rules and helpful information.

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park and Ragged Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks. Bay Country Shop and Phillips Wharf Environmental Center are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, water tubing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Spocott Windmill - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 22 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 24 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 26 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madison Bay Rnr - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Millie's at Madison Bay - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Mc Cray's Castaways - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪University Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Madison Bay Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BayDreams - IronMan/Eagleman Retreat on the bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BayDreams - IronMan/Eagleman Retreat on the bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BayDreams - IronMan/Eagleman Retreat on the bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BayDreams - IronMan/Eagleman Retreat on the bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Ragged Island and within 12 miles (20 km) of Spocott Windmill and Richardson Maritime Museum. Brannock Maritime Museum and Christ Episcopal Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth P.

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

Family weekend

We love this place! We have visited several times and plan to return again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Beautiful home for a memorable stay

I stayed at this race for Ironman Maryland and it had everything I needed to enjoy my stay and prepare for the race. It was spacious, clean, close to the race site, and had ample opportunity to do some shakeout training sessions before. Lisa was a wonderful and responsive host and I will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie h.

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

Bay-Cation 2024

Beautiful home, on the water. We crabbed and fished off the pier. Sat by the fire pit at night . .. sat bmby the fire pit and just enjiyed the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

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

Excellent vacation house!

We had a great time! The pier was perfect for crabbing and fishing. The whole family enjoyed the outdoor “toys” and kept us entertained. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed. We brought our own kayak and the cove was perfect for all the paddle sports. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

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

Stay

Property was as advertised. Fairly priced. Owner was easy to get a hold of No problems at all. Fantastic property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Exceptional!!!

The property was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The owner/property manager was very helpful. Just exceptional! I completed Ironman Maryland and this location was about a 15 minute drive from the venue. Everyone is so pleasant and welcoming that I would go back in a moment. But for me, this was a “one and done” lifetime goal. If you are coming here for the Ironman, book this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie h.

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

Baycation 2023

We were agroup of 6 family and friends over age of 60. We spent our week fishing, crabbing and beer tasting. The house was perfect , the pier and fire pit were used daily. We caught a bunch of crabs everyday, steaming them each night. Steve and Lisa contacted us to see if we needed anything. We already booked the home dor Sept 2024. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Outstanding Vacation

The home was very well equipped with everything that one could possibly need. The amenities were plentiful. form the kitchen to the outdoor equipment. The place was very comfortable and cool during the heat wave. The screened in porch was a great place to enjoy coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening. It was very peaceful listening to the birds. The eagles and osprey were amazing to watch. The town of Cambridge is a quaint with lots of choices of eateries. The hosts were nice, very informative and were quick to answer any of our questions. It's a great place for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Great family getaway

I rented this house for my family (3 young kids) and parents for a long weekend stay. The kids had a blast as there are many cool “toys” at the house including foosball table. My parents enjoyed spending time with their grandkids, and they spent time at the dock just throwing rocks in the water. I really loved the screened in porch with full dining table, it was a beautiful quiet place for morning coffee and family lunch. The house had many other amenities (especially water toys) and I wish we had booked even more time to enjoy them. The backdrop of the property, being on the bay with unobstructed sunset view, was really amazing. The booking process and communications with owner were smooth, clear, and actually quite easy which I appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Havertown, USA

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

Beautiful spot for family fun

The location on the bay was absolutely beautiful, some of the best sunsets you will ever see. The home was spacious, clean and comfortable with plenty of room for my family of six to spread out. The house had a well equipped kitchen for cooking large meals, and the outdoor crab pot came in handy! We spent most of our time on the water with the paddle boards or fishing/ crabbing from the dock. And the fire ring got good use too. Just a wonderful spot for a family vacation! Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kate H., Columbus, Ohio

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

Beautiful and peaceful

The house is actually better than the photos show! Spacious and comfortable for our party of 8, 4 of which were young children. Plenty of empty cabinets to put all our stuff and FULLY stocked for everything you could need. The yard was huge and fun for them to run and be free, even in the 108 heat index. We loved watching the crabs and sunsets right off the dock. I will say that a hot August week might not have been the right time to visit since the water was really warm and a little stinky, but it didn’t stop us from getting in and playing on the various water toys available! Also, it’s pretty grassy right off the dock, but we got used to it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Perfect Bay Location , July 12-19,2022

My family had a wonderful time staying at this lovely bay home near Cambridge. The home is even nicer than the pictures show. Each room was comfortable and spacious. We totally enjoyed all the water toys and bikes. We even caught a few crabs off the dock. The sunsets were amazing. We loved the screened in porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular sunsets

Perfect for family or friends vacation if the focus of your trip is relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dennis M.

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

Second year even better than the first

Second year even better than the first. We stayed at this property last summer and had a great time. The house is beautiful and comes with all the water toys you could ever use. The owners were amazingly accommodating. We love it and hope to do it every year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay for Ironman Maryland

A great location to stay for Ironman Maryland, so close to the parking areas, shuttles, transition, and VERY close to the bike course for spectating! Very much enjoyed the proximity to the race, and the tranquility of the property. Waterfront exactly as pictured, beautiful views of sun rises and sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Letitia T.

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

Perfect family vacation

Highly recommended - lovely property, quiet, right on the water with a screened in porch facing the bay so you can watch the sunset. Firepit with comfortable seating for the night, swings and hammocks for relaxing. Paddleboards and canoe for enjoying the water - really something for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Amazing stay on the Eastern Shore!

What an amazing property! The house was very clean upon arrival, and bigger than it looks. The backyard is huge and open, plenty of room for the kids to run around! Most reviews mention the sunset and there's a reason...amazing! Other than one cloudy evening we were treated to some of the most beautiful sunsets throughout the week. Picture perfect! So many amenities come with the property, peddle boat, canoe, paddle boards, bikes...we were definitely never bored. Very nice dock in great condition, caught several non-keeper Perch and a handful of crabs with the traps provided. Highly recommend a local place called Soft & Salty. Prepared foods Fri-Sun (we got crab cakes, soft shell crabs, a few different soups and a Smith Island cake) as well as live crabs and bait available all week. Only a few min drive from the property. Having the crab pot at the house was excellent. We did go into Cambridge for an afternoon, great lunch at Snappers, also a solid brewery in town, RAR. We also went to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad site & museum. Definitely recommend, especially for school-aged kids. This was the 4th or 5th house for us in the Chesapeake region, and our favorite so far. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Relaxing retreat on the Chesapeake Bay

The house was lovely- great space for gathering, socializing, cooking (including fresh-caught crabs) and eating. My family and I very much enjoyed the house. Every thing was wonderfully clean and pretty much up to date. Lovely views and amazing sunsets. Very comfortable but note, internet access is limited and cell coverage sporadic but can somewhat address if you bring a hotspot. Fully equipped with bikes, paddle boards, canoe and a nicely setup fire pit for s’mores. We definitively will want to come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Paul V., Alexandria VA 22314 United States of America

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

Beautiful Getaway!!!

We could not have been more pleased! The highlight was the magnificent sunsets every evening! Words cannot adequately describe them. We definitely wii be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

dennis M.

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

Best vacation ever!!!

This was a beautiful waterfront home around Cambridge. It was incredibly clean and welcoming. It had the some of the most beautiful sunsets that I have ever seen. We caught crabs and fish. There are also two locations nearby where we bought crabs at a very reasonable price. It appealed to both the adults of our group as well as the kids, ages 5-9. The owners of the property could not have been more accommodating. They let us use their paddle boards, paddle boats, canoe, grills and etc. It was a great experience from finding the property to the end of the vacation. All three of the kids cried when we had to leave. I would recommend it highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great time by the bay!

Our family and friends spent a great week at the property, enjoying the bay and summer sunsets. The house had lots of outdoor gear that we could use on the water which we all enjoyed. The water is quite shallow at this point on the bay, but it worked great for my kids who are younger and allowed them to play with more confidence in the water. The house has lots of updates and the screened in porch was where we spent most of our time, dining and playing games. Overall a very nice propriety that we would definitely come back to again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location for Eagleman

This home is beautiful. It was a great place to stay for the race weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ron b.

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

very nice

Our primary criteria is cleanliness and we were very satisfied. Every room was spotless and that matters, especially now with Covid 19. Owners very responsive for any questions. Dock on the bay was essential. Enjoyed the sunset, Plenty of crabs off the dock, although we caught no fish which is fine. We tried. They provide canoes, water toys, etc. so that was very good. We had beautiful weather so for us it wasnt a big deal but if I had to come up with one caution if you had a week of rain (which we have had many times with our luck) TV stations are very minimal. No cable stations or any premium channels to watch after the sun goes down or if bad weather should happen which for us didnt matter. Overall, we enjoyed the house and all the pluses while relaxing on the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casie S.

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

Relaxing Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was large and very clean. We spent so much time in the roomy screened porch and the lighted dock was amazing. The owners share their personal water toys, crab traps, huge crab pot and much more. There is a free boat ramp close by to launch your boat and the bay was really nice with very little boat traffic. Any questions we had were quickly answered by the owners. I recommend this property especially if you are looking to relax in a rural on-water location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael V., Somerset, NJ

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

Quick visit to wrap up the summer!

Great peaceful location in a very quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors! We spent a majority of our time split between the dock and the screened in porch. Plenty of space for the whole family! Owners were easy to work with and were very responsive to any questions we had. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and Steve Scarbath

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We are a busy family of 5 with a love of the water!

Why they chose this property

Steve has always wanted property on the bay in Cambridge to enjoy his love of fishing. When this property came onto the market, we couldn't resist. It had been neglected and vacant for a period of time, but we fell in love with the view and the potential of the house. While there is still room for improvement, we are proud to be able to share our accomplishments...Newly sanded and white washed hardwood floors throughout the bedrooms and living area, new laminate floors in the kitchen, dining, laundry, half bath and master suite. Freshly painted with new ceiling fans in every room. All new HVAC, tankless water heater, kitchen and laundry appliances in 2016!

Because we are so busy, we are not able to stay at Baydreams as often as we would like. We don't like the thought of the house being empty, so we hope to share the property with others who are looking for a family getaway and will also appreciate the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay.

What makes this property unique

Sunsets and the water are what make our property spectacular! The house is comfortable with many updates and wonderful open spaces in the living areas and porch.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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