Bonfire by the Creek

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A house with a visible window, a lawn, and trees.
A compact laundry area with a washing machine, dryer, and a shelf with cleaning supplies.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a kitchen in the background.
A lakeside setting with trees, a picnic table, and blue chairs.
A window with a view of a park and a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Yard
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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North East, MD
  • Place, Elk Neck State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, North East Beach Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Bay Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

North East

Located in North East, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Westown and Summit Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Elk Neck State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Elkton Golf and Batting Center, or check out an event or a game at Elkton Indoor Tennis. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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North East, MD

What's nearby

  • Elk Neck State Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Chesapeake Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • North East Beach Area - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Upper Bay Museum - 9 min drive - 13.8 km
  • North East Community Park - 9 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 24 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪North East Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Market Street Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonfire by the Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bonfire by the Creek?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bonfire by the Creek on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$1,012, 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 Bonfire by the Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bonfire by the Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bonfire by the Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bonfire by the Creek located?

This family-friendly North East holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Elk Neck State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Roachs Shore and North East Beach Area. Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying here! The house is so cozy and the location is beautiful. It is so well stocked and Kim has thought of everything that somebody may need and had forgotten while traveling. She is also SO nice and welcoming and is always there if you need anything at all and she included such sweet and thoughtful welcome gifts. I can’t recommend this place enough!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was an excellent hostess. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and learn about restaurants and activities in the area. We enjoyed kayaking and going for walks on their private drive. Very peaceful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim is a wonderful host! The house is immaculate. Everything you need for an easy stay! We loved kayaking and just sitting by the water! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing time at this location. The views were out of this world, and the host Kim was so friendly and helpful. We are very excited to stay here again someday, thank you Kim for everything it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a gorgeous property with tremendous views! Kim was very gracious and gave us lots of tips on the property, getting around, and local activities. When we told her that our 2-year-old grandson would be with us, she helped child proof the house, had Uncrustables in the freezer, and even had a kids TV show on when we arrived! This was the perfect place to rest and unwind. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature's serenity and beauty!!!The hosts were fantastic!Everything was provided and the house was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was awesome, the property beautiful and serene!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for fishermen, parking easily could accommodate 3 truck and boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place, quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place overall. Needs some minor repairs, and maintenance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a Great time. The Hosts were over the top!The place well prepared for Comfort. The view is so Serene and Peaceful. We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Allow me to say that the host was VERY kind and helpful. Her rental property was clean and had everything that a family would need to have a awesome time! Definitely the BEST rental that I ever came across! And once again, I thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway Escape

Beautiful property and the town was fun to explore. My husband and I will be back with the family to enjoy the river and other activities in the area. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

A quiet and secluded location, but close to town and other county activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an Amazing Vacation Spot

We had the most relaxing and enjoyable time at Kim's house. The waterfront beauty is unmatched, and the amenities provided are fantastic. We enjoyed dinner and smores by the firepit, mornings and afternoons on the water in the kayaks, and time together inside the house. We ventured into town and had terrific food, drinks, and shopping. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for leaving us this great review! It was great meeting you & we look forward to you all coming back. You would love it here in the fall; very beautiful with so many colors lining the creek & the golden sunsets are just amazing! Perfect kayaking weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pick

We were in the area for a family wedding. We decided not to stay in a hotel. This place was perfect for us to stay with our immediate family. It was a beautiful setting and a well maintain home. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply lovely

Kim and Steve were wonderful! We really enjoyed the quiet and view. Exactly what we needed for a short getaway while in town for a lacrosse event. Kim was amazing with local recommendations and we really love the atmosphere of North East. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister Trip

We enjoyed our trip to North East! Kim was an accommodating host. Thank you for your hospitality. The house was very clean and the view peaceful and serene. Kim communicated with me throughout the process and was always available to answer question and offer suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t be fooled by the lack of glitz and glamour, this home is extremely cozy, comfortable and quiet. The hostess is amazing. There was absolutely nothing we lacked for whether kitchen, bath or extra sleep stuff. I received a text with local amenities, of which we sampled and found wonderful. Check in and out was easy and convenient. Games were a delightful surprise for downtime. A thoughtful welcome treat was “frosting” on an already amazing “cake”. If you are looking for comfort and ease, this is your place!! We will be back to explore the lovely bayside area and interesting stores, restaurants and attractions!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect get away!!

If I could give this property ten stars, I would. I don’t have enough space to rave about the hosts. The house was extremely clean and organized. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable at all times. Truly some of the kindest people with superb information and recommendations. The scenery was outstanding. We stayed there to celebrate my son’s graduation from UDel and it did not disappoint!! We literally had the most beautiful bonfire by the creek. Love love loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Hi Susan! Thank you soooo much for this amazing review! We would give you 10 stars for being awesome Guests!!! We loved meeting you all and hope you will return for a vacation so you can get out and enjoy kayaking on the river and spend time relaxing and enjoying some shopping in town!! Thanks so much for choosing our home; we truly appreciate you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Kim and family were extremely helpful from booking to the time we were there at their rental house. They did all they could to make our visit very nice, down to giving us a nice treat to welcome us too. Very helpful with any questions or issues we had and showing us around the property and beach house area. If you don't see something in house that you need, just ask and she will find a way to get it to you. Hard part for the elderly was going in the river to float, must wear water shoes and very short sand beach before mud. If Tide isn't in then it's hard to get out into the water, into a float. Other than that had a great time. Very clean too. Thank you.
Back yard to water from house
View from water area to house
View of the water looking to Chesapeake Bay w  ducks or geese in water
Beach house area right down the road from house - within walking distance if you like to walk, but best to drive there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time at "The Woods at Duck Creek"!

We had a fabulous time at Kim's place. She was an amazing host. I came from NJ. with my daughters and their signifigant others, to see a show in Havre De Grace. The check in was easy. It's a beautiful setting! There were snacks and beverages that we appreciated greatly! There was plenty of wood and kindling for beautiful bonfires each night. The beds were really comfortable and we all slept well! Kim sent a link with so many fun things do in town. There are great stores, restaurants and a even a fantastic zoo! We had two really nice days exploring the area and kayaking in the creek! We will definitely be visiting again! Thank you to Kim and Steve for their hospitality and a great weekend! When we
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem on The Elk Neck

This was an awesome couple weekend getaway destination. We visited early April and had some rain but that didn't put a damper on our adventure. We unplugged, unwound and enjoyed the beautiful setting this place has to offer. Kim, our hostess, was amazing!!! She was on top of everything and made us feel super welcomed before we even got there. Definitely the hostess with the mostest!!! She even brought us homemade brownies and left so many thoughtful touches in our rental and on the property that really came in handy. We would recommend taking her up on borrowing some kayaks and heading out on the water, catching the sun rise and/or sunset, cast your line off the pier (or the kayak), catch a glimpse of the resident bald eagle and enjoy a warm outdoor fire at the end of your day!!! Thanks again so much Kim, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family fun

Check in was easy. Place was clean, nice and well stocked. Beautiful waterfront view from the front and easily viewed at kitchen sink and sitting in living room, so easy to keep an eye on the kids. Also the water access right there is limited by vegetation so was a barrier to the kids ages 10-3. Water access was a short walk where the boat house is with a very easy kayak launch and 3 nice kayaks to use. This was the favorite of the 9 and 10 year olds. The kids played in the sand at the launch during low tide which the 3yo especially enjoyed. Even in the summer the night was good for bonfires. There are lots of surrounding things to do but we loved the property so much we only left briefly to check out Elk Neck State Park a couple of miles away. While out we saw 4 foxes and several deer. We so much enjoyed bird watching from the yard, seeing Golden and Bald eagles, as well as a multitude of others. The hosts are great and live just up the road so if anything was needed they were right there and very responsive. Love love loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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