Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier

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A large house with a swimming pool, deck chairs, and a covered patio area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to a deck.
A staircase with wooden railings and white balusters, leading to a landing with a stained glass window above.
A swimming pool with people in it.
A two-story house with a red front door, a chimney, and a porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MD
  • Place, Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Choptank River Lighthouse
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Richardson Maritime Museum and Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dorchester Arts Center and Ruark Boatworks. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Map
Cambridge, MD

What's nearby

  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Dorchester County Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 23 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Thaitalian Infusion Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall #2 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪RAR Brewing - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 2 Acre Waterfront Family Retreat with Pool & Pier located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Christ Rock Park, Richardson Maritime Museum and Dorchester Arts Center. Ruark Boatworks and Bay Country Shop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was grateful and host was super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house, 100% recommended. We were a group of 15 people, 5 of them with disabilities, 3 with wheelchairs, still the house was very suitable for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful view! The property was very clean, and host was very helpful! We also appreciated how accommodating the house is for families with kids, gates, beds etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
Thank you Lindsey. I'm so glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Virgina, was amazing, so accommodating. Beautiful property. Looking forward to hopefully booking next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time at this wonderfully located house! Would definitely book this house again!! Thanks for the great memories!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good house in tranquil setting

Very peaceful. Loved hanging out on the dock and around the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adequate space for our family vacation. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Kids loved the pool. Bug spray a must. Thanks for having us. Our atay was memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Annual Family Vacation

We enjoyed the property amenities which accommodated our 4-generation family. The kids and grandkids loved the pool and the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Geoff, so glad you and your family enjoyed Fishing Cove!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect house for my extended family to cheer on our daughter who was competing in the Ironman Maryland in Cambridge, MD. The host was gracious and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for the kind review. I'm sure she did well with her whole family cheering her on!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and the house were ideal for our visit. Since it was overcast and somewhat chilly, we did not use the pool. The view from porch was greatThanks to the host fir making our visit memorable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect Thanksgiving getaway

All that we had hoped for! Spacious, comfortable, and gorgeous location! Plenty of room for 11 adults and 7 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Paula. I'm happy that you enjoyed your thanksgiving at Fishing Cove.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

House size, amenities and location was perfect. Hostess responded quickly to meet our every need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting, fun for kids

Great family getaway with plenty of activities for the kids. We caught a ton of crabs off the dock and were able to cook them. The pool is a great size, and the view from sitting on the pool deck is amazing. Highly recommended for a family looking for a quiet place to stay that will keep kids entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
Thank you Brien. So glad your family enjoyed Fishing Cove!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Family of the Bride stayed. Excellent accommodations. Extremely quick communication with property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
Thank you Jonathan. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Fishing Cove! Best, Ginger Rubsam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property for big families. We had family members from four states, ranging in age from 3-93, for Thanksgiving. The kitchen was well equipped. We had everything we needed to make four pies, a 22-pound turkey and all the fixings.Our host was pleasant and easy to work with. Very quick communications and so accommodating.I have rented many VRBO a homes, and after my experiences I come to appreciate a well-organized, professional host. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Fishing Cove, everyone enjoyed the pool. The pool was well taken care of. Location was very peaceful and quiet. Bedrooms were spacious and located apart from each other. We enjoyed sitting outside on the big deck with awning to block midday sun.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Making Memories

Had a wonderful three days at Fishing Cove. The house was very well appointed, clean and perfect for our group of 14 high school friends celebrating our 77th birthday year. Beautiful sunrise over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was a great place for a family gathering with plenty of space. What I did not notice was the beds had no sheets on them, I was frustrated at first but felt it may be because they wanted them to be fresh. There were dead stink bugs in the bathrooms (but it is the country side) so I was not upset, I just swept them up and threw then away. The kitchen has tiny black ants, so you will have to make sure to keep counter clean and leave no food out over night. The house was a beautiful setting with a really nice view of the water and the dock worked, we rented a boat for the stay and overall I was really happy with the property. Just maybe needs a thorough cleaning of windows and I used a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar each day to cut the ants back. But well worth the money and it felt like I was a grandparents home for the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
HI Tippie, I appreciate our positive comments, and I'm sorry that you were disappointed about the folded sheets at the foot of each bed. My cleaning team arrives at 10:30 after the guests leave, completely cleans the house, does the laundry, and leaves by 3:30 the same afternoon before the next guests arrive. It is impossible for them to also make all the 19 beds and 2 sofa beds in the short time between guests. It has been that way since 2004, and you are only the second person in 22 years to complain.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summer vacation

this was a terrific house for our big family, plenty of room for everyone!!! loved the seclusion of it. we spent most of our time on the back deck and in the beautiful pool, caught crabs off the dock and did some kayaking, i would definitely rent it again, thanks Virginia for sharing your home!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks Roberta, I'm so glad you and your family had a good time! My cleaners asked to thank you for leaving the house in such great shape. Hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time Away

Overall the property fit our needs. Although, the floors and ceiling areas (baseboards, vents, returns, fans in bath rooms) were not clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Our family group of age 3 to 75 had a wonderful time at the house. Everything was just as described in the listing. Everyone especially enjoyed the pool and deck area. The beds were comfortable and it was fabulous to have 6 bathrooms for our group. The only issue we had was the bugs. Be sure to bring your insect repellant!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing spot!

We were a group of siblings and some children celebrating Thanksgiving together in this lovely and well kept home. The communication with Virginia was great. She was very receptive of our needs. The rooms were very spacious. The house clean and well equipped. We would love to return during warm days to be able to enjoy the pool, fishing in the backyard and more walks. We recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving at Fishing Cove!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Repeat customer -- Wonderul multi-generation family gathering

Exactly what we needed for our multi-generation family gathering, and had stayed there a few years prior. May stay again in the future. Great location, beautiful, remote setting with private dock, only a few minutes from open water. Comfortably accommodated great-grandparents, infants, and everyone in between. Generally well-appointed and supplied -- just bring food and a swimsuit! Had a few maintenance items, but owner/manager Ginger was extremely responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, John. It was great hosting your family. Best, Ginger
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding location. Peaceful,quiet lovely view House needs to be freshened up

Loved the house and location. Beautiful view and so peaceful. Enjoyed watching the birds and crabbing from the dock. Plenty of space for our family. Pool and deck were lovely. Great seating outside and loved the grill! Only complaints- house needs painting, new sofas and new mattress in the master upstairs. Fishing Cove was neat, tidy and clean. Our family agreed that we would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I am so glad you liked the house and appreciate your honest feedback so I can replace/repair the items you reported to me. The house is scheduled for painting right after Thanksgiving. Completely new kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances will be installed in January. The new sofa and picnic tables have arrived. I had the pool light replaced. The pool service cleans the pool weekly. Dorchester County mosquito control sprays a non toxic product weekly. Thanks again for your review.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot for a gathering of friends!

Our book group (9 women) spent a delightful two nights at Fishing Cove House. The house easily accommodated the 9 of us with its variety of sleeping options, and enough bathrooms for minimal sharing. The house is very well equipped (new kitchen and appliances) with spaces for large and small group gatherings as well as quiet corners for individual reading. The location of the house is quiet and private, with great outdoor space with ample seating and lovely water views. All in all a very comfortable place in easy access (2 hours) from Washington DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed the house. We are trying to do everything we can to make your stay pleaant. We hope you come again.
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