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Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Elk Neck State Park
  • Place, North East Beach Area
  • Place, Bohemia Vista Marina
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

Nancy’s Touch, named after the amazing woman who developed and maintained the beautiful gardens, is situated in one of the best locations available on the northern end of the Chesapeake. From sunrise to sunset, the view of the juncture of the three rivers (the North East, Susquehanna, and Elk) that merge to create the Chesapeake Bay commands your attention. Soaring osprey, bald eagles, great blue heron and other waterfowl delight as well.

This one-acre property has been in the same family since the 1920’s, and we look forward to now sharing it with others. The one-story home features:
• large “river room” with an amazing view, sitting and informal dining area
• great room featuring a large congenial living space with TV
• formal dining area
• fully equipped kitchen
• laundry room with washer, dryer and pantry located off the kitchen
• large master bedroom with a queen size bed
• two additional bedrooms; one with a queen and one with twin beds
• all bedrooms have water views
• two baths
• game room complete with a pinball machine, foosball table, and baseball game
• outdoor deck, patio seating, and covered deck near waterfront
• lush lawn and garden areas directly accessible from the river room
• well behaved, mature dogs allowed for a nightly fee (Absolute limit is two dogs, and a full description will be required prior to approval); a large, fully fenced yard is available to them directly from the laundry room
• two single kayaks, two stand up paddle boards and life preservers
• recommend bringing water shoes, as the beach is rocky
• main entrance of home is wheelchair accessible; remainder of home is not ADA

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Mature dogs only. Not allowed on furniture.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

North East

Located in North East, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Upper Bay Museum and Milburn Stone Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Elkton Golf and Batting Center and Plumpton Park Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Veterans Community Park of Rising Sun and Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North East, MD

What's nearby

  • Roachs Shore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elk Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North East Beach Area - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Havre de Grace Promenade - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Bohemia Vista Marina - 46 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 21 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪North East Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! located?

This family-friendly North East holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Roachs Shore, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. Elk Neck State Park and Upper Bay Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay and we lucked out with beautiful weather. We were outside the whole time we stayed. We invited our good friends who stayed for a night and they loved the place too. Our dog Moe also loves the fenced yard and our strolls around the beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing. Even our excitable westie is calm. We spent our days just reading, stitching, playing in the side yard with our westies and visiting local restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Amazing house

We stayed here as a staycation while we moved. It was a welcomed rest and relaxation spot. It has an amazing view, great space. I could definitely see ourselves staying there again… even though we are locals to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Nancy’s Touch. It’s a beautiful setting, right on the northern reaches of the Bay. You will notice speedboats of course, especially on weekends, but they are usually far off shore and quiet. You will also notice many shorebirds, geese, and osprey. One osprey landed on top of the whale weathervane you see in the picture on this site! The kitchen is well-stocked, and the propane grill was easy to use - and we used it quite a bit. There are restaurants in town, but on our second trip we decided to cook our own dinners, family style.
View of a corner of the house, from the bay side.
The Bay, with our family dog (mature dogs are allowed).
Sunset
Moonset - time for reflection…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buff J.

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

What a great place!

Fully stocked. Clean. Well maintained B-U-TEE-FULL property. Great, quite, private location close to anything you may need. The views are amazing. The hosts are great...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Amazing property

We had a great stay. Going to try and stay there again next year. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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Family Get Together

This was a great Property, with a Great View. Wife & her sister, and 98yr old Mother really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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3rd visit

We have been coming here for one week in the summer for three years. We love it here! This place has everything we want in a vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

Homey and inviting with an amazing view

The hosts have done a great job making it feel like you’re visiting family (if you like your family). Everything was very comfortable and the view is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Heaven on Earth!

This was our second stay and it was even better than the first! We love this very special place soooo much, that we all had heavy hearts when we were leaving. We will be booking for a third vacation ASAP!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

GInny S.

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Wonderful

Our second visit to this special place. We enjoyed it as much as our first visit - it felt like coming home! Great weather for spending most of our time outdoors appreciating the gorgeous views and relaxing with family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Perfect place to relax!

Nancy’s Touch is one of our favorite places to stay. The home is always pristine, the grounds are lovely, and the home is so well stocked with kitchen and laundry supplies that packing for the trip is a breeze. There is so much to explore in the area, and birdwatching from the enclosed sunroom is always a treat. We have already booked our next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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August Getaway

We had another wonderful stay during our third visit to this lovely property. We took our teenage niece and nephew this time, and had fun playing games, paddle boarding and crabbing. As always, the dogs loved swimming every day and playing in their own private, fenced yard. We completed our visit with a takeout seafood dinner from Woody’s. We can’t wait to come back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

Lovely Place for R&R

This trip was our second visit to this amazing property. The location is peaceful and relaxing, with the sound of the waves and numerous species of birds. The dogs had so much fun swimming every day, and the fenced area is so convenient. Thanks again for sharing this special place with us! We hope to come back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GInny S.

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Always a pleasure

Stunning property. Always a pleasure to come here and be surrounded by wildlife, plants, flowers, and of course the water. Very relaxing. High speed internet is a huge bonus! Highly recommend A++
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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This was our second time here. It’s keeps getting better.

Great house, Great views and great memories! Thanks again. See you next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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3rd Year

If I ever hit the lottery (LOL) I would buy this place Its a beautiful house on a perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D., Brookline

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

Most relaxing vacation ever

From the moment we walked through the doors and saw the breathtaking views we chilled. The home is very open, water views from just about everywhere and nearly handicap accessible for my senior mother. Perfect in every way
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B., Downingtown

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Family Birthday Gathering

Nancy's Touch is quiet, very clean, well stocked, comfortable with beautiful views across the water. The hosts were highly accommodating and quick to respond to all inquiries. We woukd cone back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful with a beautiful yard and view of the water.

It was a great experience. Out two labs loved swimming even in the cooler water and we enjoyed the ever changing view from the River room. Will definitely plan another trip. The owners were very responsive to our emails and answered all the questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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Perfect place to relax

Nancy’s Touch is such a pleasant place to relax that we try to return at least once a year. The home is lovely and always fully equipped with all amenities. The location is gorgeous, with spacious and beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the North East River. We always bring our dog, and are grateful for the large fenced-in side yard for him to run and play.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine L.

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Perfect for a reunion

I stayed here with 2 other friends. We hadn't been together like this in years, and Nancy's touch was the perfect place. We gathered in all the spaces; talked, ate, laughed and marveled at the view and the magnificent sunsets. We would all go back there in a minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann N.

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Heavenly Location

We love this property and are already looking forward to our next stay in September. Betsy & Barbara are wonderful to work with and to allow others to stay in their beautiful home. There is nothing that could be nicer or made better at this rental. It's not really a rental - but a beautifully maintained property in the perfect spot. Miss being there already
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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Squatters Rights

We thought about staying and claiming squatters rights….. the house was amazing and the weather was perfect! We could not have asked for a more beautiful weekend! Thank you so much for allowing us to hold the micro wedding there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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A lovely and memorable home

We reunited here as a family after several months apart because of COVID. It was a wonderful place to be together again. The views were stunning, and kayaking/paddle boarding on the Bay was more than we could have hoped for. We took advantage of the amply yard to set up a croquet course! The house was also well-stocked, with most every kitchen appliance you could dream of.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Wendt

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We are two sisters (Betsy and Barbara) whose family has owned this property since the 1920's. As a result we spent weekends and summers here throughout our childhoods, and love the memories we have of growing up there. When my parents retired they built the home you will be staying in. The house may have changed, but the magic of the place for us never has.

Why they chose this property

Our mother (Nancy) expressed the specific desire that we keep the property in the family, that we name it Nancy's Touch, and make it into a business that would allow others to enjoy the beauty of the property. Her touch is indeed throughout: from the beautiful gardens, to her artwork, to the antiques she and our dad collected over the years.
The special benefit of the plan is that we and our families can also continue to enjoy it at various times throughout the year, hopefully for many generations to come!

What makes this property unique

The home and property are the epitome of peace and quiet, with unequaled views - enough that many of you may not even feel motivated enough to explore the easily accessed town of North East with its charming shops and wonderful restaurants. If you do venture out you will find elsewhere on this site a long list of sights and activities within about an hour's drive.

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