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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 11157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Betterton, MD
  • Betterton Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ripken Stadium
  • Elk Neck State Park
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State)
    ‪128 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
Dining area

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! Bring your own sheets and towels. There are 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, beach toys, 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

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts
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 cycling and hunting nearby.
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Betterton, MD

What's nearby

  • Betterton Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Betterton Community Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Washington College - 26 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Mount Harmon Plantation - 50 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Bohemia Vista Marina - 55 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marzellas by the Bay - ‬19 min walk
  • Legion Post 246
  • ‪Barbara's on the Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪K-B Market and Kitchen School - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Molly Mason's - ‬13 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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite place to stay in the summer and look forward to our visit every year! The house is wonderful and so close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, hope to be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dian D.

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

A perfect place for relaxing at the beach!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was roomy and comfortable and clean. The screened in porch and back deck were lovely.We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

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

Amazing weekend with friends!

We had a fantastic time eating at Lucia’s house. So close to the beach and we had everything we needed for a perfect summer weekend getaway. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Perfect spot for a quiet weekend

Such a wonderful, quiet, little beach town - perfect for an escape! The house is a short walk from the beach with plenty of space. If you love old beach homes, you will love this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot B.

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

Great location, plenty of space

We had a great experience here. The house was even closer to the beach than we expected - barely a block with a great lookout over the water at sunset on the walk. Host was accessible and a very helpful communicator. We had 2 families with 2 kids and 1 kid respectively and the layout worked great - plenty of space to gather, eat, and have room for both families to have their own space. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor A.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay for the weekend in Betterton. There were 7 of us, 3 families and we all had our own space. The location of the house is perfect, we walked down to the beach and had a nice morning. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

UD graduation vacation

Our daughter was graduating from UD and we wanted a place to stay that would also be a nice get away. It was us, my sister and brother-in-law, our sons and their girlfriends. We had a mix of truly horrible weather and stunningly gorgeous weather. The house was a great place to be no matter the weather. The beach is nice and the town is lovely to walk around. It is a a sweet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

April B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location, but the first night was rough. The AC hadn't been turned down and it was 80 when we arrived. It took about 6 hours for the temp to come down to 75. It turned out that many of the windows were cracked open, once we closed and locked all of the windows, it took a few more hours for it to cool down. It was a really hot day that day and the rest of the weekend, the AC was fine. The beds were really hard and it didn't feel that clean, like crumbs on the kitchen table and dirty placemats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

Jack N.

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Donna K.

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

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

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

Kathryn M.

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

Beautiful proprty

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

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.

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

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

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