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Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More!


NEW: 1-Hour south of the Philadelphia World Cup Games (FIFA)!!!

Nature at its finest: Find peace and tranquility in this waterfront home with breathtaking water views from all freshly decorated rooms. Enjoy the water traffic on the C&D Canal along with the multitude of wildlife living in the area. Launch your kayak, canoe or row boat from the boat ramp, or store your jet ski or boat on the boat lifts. Relax here in the evenings while spending the day visiting the University of Delaware or other local Cecil County venues.

Tidal beach is private for walks and leads to a short public wooded hiking trail. Privacy without distractions is perfect for use as a corporate retreat and wonderful for artists to express their creativity. The waterfront master bedroom has French doors and deck, while the master bathroom has a large whirlpool style tub and separate shower with an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy radiant heat throughout and prepare your meal in the gourmet kitchen while watching pass the large barges and towering ships from all corners of the world. Utilize the butler’s pantry with wine fridge for your personal entertaining. The sectional couch in the living area has the ability to sleep two persons and a corner restaurant-style bar area welcomes the would-be bartender to host house guests. Perfect for a retreat or a girls/guys weekend away and wedding party accommodations. Ambience is provided by adjustable recessed lighting throughout. Bicycle or walk the nearby 17-mile canal front trail. Bring your kayaks, bicycles and leave your worries behind. Stargaze and watch the ships at night from the adjoining two-story tower, also perfect for year-round photography and nature at her best.

May 1-Sept 30, monthly rates are not available and the maximum rental period is two months.

Desk available for remote working.

Should you need additional space, please visit the attached, but separate 1-bedroom listing at Vrbo 2120118.

We thank you in advance for respecting our No Pet Policy.

Note: The number of individuals allowed to enjoy this property is eight. No parties, events or large gatherings are permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Water Safety! Borders the C&D Canal and has a pond
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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
Smoking allowed outside only, thank you.
Damage and Incidentals: You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Children are allowed based on the comfort level of the renter and the owner. This is a water-oriented property and the home is not child-friendly.

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

About the area

Elkton

Located in Elkton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chesapeake City Docks and Chesapeake Inn Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lums Pond State Park and Earleville Wildlife Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Elkton Indoor Tennis or New Castle 100 Archers. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elkton, MD

What's nearby

  • Elk Forest Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Chesland Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Chesapeake City Park - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Chesapeake Inn Marina - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • C and D Canal Museum - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 26 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Elk River Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More!?

As of 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More! on 28 June 2026 start from NZ$559, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat for Weekends and More! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Elk Forest Wildlife Management Area and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Chesland Park. Brantwood Park and Cecil County Public Library Chesapeake City Branch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful comfortable house. The owners really care about the property and your stay there. 10/10 look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house & property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & views. Very clean. Easy check in. Host very responsive. Only improvement would be to repair/replace the stove/oven. It works but oven door broken & gets very hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine is a wonderful host! Very responsive and helpful. The property is gorgeous and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The house was very clean and was set up so perfectly. We loved being able to have our boat and jetskis right at the dock. The owners met us and assisted us getting our boat and jetskis on the lift. The house had towels, linens, blankets as well as every kitchen utensil you need. Thank you Christine and Christian for an incredible stay!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni C.

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

Fabulous!

This house was perfect for our family of 5! Everything was comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked, and we enjoyed dinner cooked at home with local farm goods! We also enjoyed fishing from the dock. Can’t wait to come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great Stay

Had a great time Perfect for our group of guys to get together and hang out Host, Christine, was friendly and available Bring Soap!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pattie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything we needed for a get away. The site next to the canal and lily pond was idyllic and we even got to watch an osprey feeding her young hatchlings! The house itself is set up for entertaining, cooking, and chilling. I especially loved that there was not a tv in the main living area so we could unplug, watch the boats and birds while the girlfriends caught up. Really away from it all but just a few miles to downtown. We hope to go back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Z.

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

Mrs

charming and fabulous beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

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

Beautiful Location

We had a great weekend in nature at this home. A relaxing place to watch the water and take in the surrounding nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Great Getaway During a LAX Tournament!!

Great location in a quiet area. Group had plenty of room to spread out. Enjoyed cooking out on the gas grill and watching the boats/ships go by!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste M.

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

Awesome house

Great family weekend. We were in town for a UDEL graduation. Property could not have been nicer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Private and Peaceful

This is a great location overlooking the C&D canal, with a lovely pond flanking the property. It was the perfect place to host family members in town for a wedding. We rented the back apartment as well, which was cozy and comfortable. The hosts were welcoming and I appreciate their flexibilty as our dates changed as we solidified plans. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at this peaceful waterfront home. Beautiful panorama of windows to appreciate the property from inside or outside. Across the canal are views of woods and beach so the home feels serene even though it’s not far out of town. Also last house at the end of a quiet road with a pond on one side. Saw otters, fox, osprey and deer. Fun swimming off the dock. Pleasant hike to another beach just 5 minutes away. Great place for playing board games, reading—can be as active or restful as you like. Liked watching boats and some big ships go by on the canal. Waterfront dining at nearby restaurants or stocked kitchen for those inspired to cook. Appreciated all of the little extras at the home. Excellent easy communication with hosts. Look forward to returning for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Relaxing by the river!

A very beautiful home on the C & D Canal.The home was very clean and beautiful, all Linens, pillows, towels were provided, which was very nice. We brought our new 22 foot pontoon boat over for a long weekend and found that at low tide, it was only about a foot to a foot and a half deep. Christine provided firewood and lighter fluid for our bonfire at night which was very nice. The only issue we had was we could not get the oven to work other than that everything was great. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

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

Boat w/ lift

Christian and Christine are great and the property was so peaceful. Thank you all! We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Truly lovely place

The house is as beautiful as it is in the listing pictures. The "nest" deck on top is really neat, and it allows you to watch all the large vessels go by the river-front property. This was one of the coolest houses I've been to, and it was very reasonably priced. Christine was incredibly kind and accommodating. We did not have a single issue. Hopefully I get to go back here one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

The Perfect Escape

What a wonderful home! Our family decided to spend a week on the water for easy access with our boat, and are we sure glad we did! This home was perfect for us, and allowed for us to make the most of our week. The views, the amenities, the dock, the location…it was all perfect. The homeowners were super friendly, helpful and accessible. We plan to return! This home on the C&D was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great place right on the water

Really loved this place. Will come back for sure. Our boat lives most of the time on a trailer so having it ready to go on the lift all week was a great time saver and we got a ton of use out of it. Loved checking out the Canal, all the way to the Delaware Bay and all over the Northern Chesapeake. The views from the Main rooms are wonderful. Controllable AC in almost every room which made it comfortable for everyone. Plenty of storage space. Owners were very helpful and responsive. My sister rented the 1 bed room apartment on the end when she came to visit for a couple days so its flexible that way. Really the only bad thing (which really wasn't terrible and we worked around it), was the 2nd shower is a little too small for larger people. Still won't stop us from coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Great property and hosts

We’ve stayed at roughly 15 properties along the upper Chesapeake over the last 20 years, and this might be our favorite of all the spots we’ve stayed at. Our stay was with six people for most of the week. Two adults and four children. My brother and his family came down for a night, giving us 10 for two days. We rented the main property and the adjoining apartment. I’d suggest, even for 6-8 people, renting both if they are available as it was great to spread out and not worry about other vacationers. The property was well kept with good furniture for a group of our size and a well stocked assortment of kitchen equipment if you’re making your own meals. Everything was as-advertised for beds and other amenities. The views and water were awsome. During low tide there is enough shore to swim, the dock gives a place to crab and fish, or just sit out and enjoy the sun. Large lawn and very private with a pond area next door. The difference maker for us was the little things that the hosts did to make this stay next-level. For instance, the fire pits didn’t just have logs in them day one, but also were “magically” (per my eight year old) refilled after fires. Christine was great with communication from start to finish and made sure we knew what was going on. They had a few issue with the air conditioners and a tractor that broke down at the dock, but we’re on-the-ball with getting those things fixed and telling us what was happening. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of Heaven. So beautiful and tranquil and the host was amazing. Only wish it was longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

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

Relaxing house on the canal

Our group of 7 family members were in the area for a wedding and enjoyed staying in this comfortable home on the C&D canal. We especially enjoyed morning coffee outside watching boats on the water. This was a lovely quiet place for our weekend visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Weekend Stay

Outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

waterfront retreat

The house was very. open and spacious. The views from the the kitchen, living room and master bedroom were beautiful. I loved watching the big ships to by. We were able to spend the day relaxing in the water or on the deck. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

The house was amazing!

We had a great family weekend vacation. The house was super clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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