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The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18255.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Woolford, MD
  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Choptank River Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cambridge, MD (CGE-Cambridge - Dorchester)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 with in suite full bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks

Welcome to The Blue Heron, named for "Henry", the Heron that visits daily. Spacious areas for large groups to gather and also plenty of areas to spread out and relax. The house sits on just under 3 acres and is set deep back from the road, allowing you to truly enjoy nature. Many windows and sliding doors allow waterfront views. The well appointed kitchen has three separate work areas allowing lots of space to get the meals prepped. A huge crab pot and propane stand are also provided. The main house has four bedrooms and 3 full baths, also has an attached apartment just above the garage with an additional living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath. All areas are included with the rental.


Bedrooms:
Four king bedrooms (1 in the apartment), 1 queen bedroom (in the apartment) and 1 room with 4 twin beds. All bedrooms are equipped with smart TVs. One king bedroom is on the first floor and has a full bath with shower on the same level. Living room has a pull out queen bed and family room offers a large sectional sofa for extra sleeping space.

Group Areas:
Huge living room has a 75" tv for movie or game nights. Dining area seats 16 for large group meals. Large screened patio just off kitchen and dining area for outdoor dining or relaxing. Large fire pit area.

Outdoors:
Kayaks; two tandem, two single and one canoe with paddles and life-vests are provided. Launch from shoreline, as no dock is on the property. Large fire pit and a huge waterfront yard for games. Propane grill, Rafts, beach towels. Two screened porches, one off the back of the main house and one smaller off of the apartment.

Property manager

Anne Leister

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets are not permitted on the furniture or bedding
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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 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

Woolford

Located in Woolford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Choptank River Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Woolford, MD

What's nearby

  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Choptank River Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Long Wharf Park - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 17 min drive
  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmela's Cucina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woolford Country Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Tadka - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Seafood - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Heron-Spacious Waterfront Eastern Shore getaway with kayaks located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman State Park Visitors Center. Christ Rock Park and Snows Turn Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emilie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanne f.

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

Perfect for family fun!

This house is huge and has lots of different indoor and outdoor gathering spaces so the kids and adults in our group of three families didn’t have to be on top of each other in one living space the whole time. Big firepit area and huge lawn were great, and we enjoyed the kayaks and canoe. There’s a place to buy fresh crabs, oysters, and shrimp very close by, and the house has everything you need for a crab night. The owner was incredibly responsive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Perfect retreat

We had a lovely stay at The Blue Heron. We had a retreat scheduled with friends that we had to relocate last minute due to snow in western Maryland. We stumbled upon this listing, and the home was perfect for our needs. Plenty of beds, fully stocked kitchen, several rooms and couches for those who wanted to read, others to play games, and others to watch football playoffs on tv. The best part of the house was the dining room table that could seat up to 18 (?). It was nice to be able to not have to separate into different rooms for meals. We are so grateful we stumbled upon this home! I’m sure in the warmer months, it’s lovely to be outside on the water, which is right in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Perfect Family Rental

We rented Anne’s home for a Thanksgiving gathering. We were a group of 14 adults and three children and it was incredibly spacious for everyone to feel comfortable and not on top of one another. The connected apartment was also perfect for those with little ones to manage nap time and bed times while the adults still had space to be a bit lively without disturbing them. The house was well stocked with all the essentials, which was of great importance for preparing Thanksgiving dinner and the additional kitchen was also helpful in that regard. The separate workstations in the main kitchen were great as well as it gave the kitchen a nice flow so that no one was in each others way. The family room is incredibly large with a lot of seating options for everyone to gather around for games, conversations or movie watching. We hope to return in the summer where we can utilize the outdoor space a bit more as there are kayaks for use, a grill, a fire pit and a swing set for the little ones. Highly recommend this property as well as Anne as a host because she was quick to respond to any concerns or messages we sent her way during the trip as well as in advance of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Enjoyable and relaxing

This house worked well for our group of ten. Everything was clean, and the great tables allowed us to share our meals together in comfort. The rooms over the garage allowed the kids some privacy. The kitchen was well equipped, and everything worked well. Our younger set enjoyed the kayaks and canoes in spite of the chilly weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mylene H.

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

A beautiful gem near Cambridge, MD

Perfect home/location for our group of 15 adults to do the six pillars century bike ride. Clean and comfortable beddings to rest before our ride. Well equipped kitchen with large dinning tables to share meals before and after the ride. We couldn’t enjoy the beautiful outdoors day after our bike ride due to heavy rain…wished we could since the home has a gorgeous back yard and well-equipped with several kayaks and fire pit. Anne was so easy to connect with…everything absolutely EXCEEDED our expectations. Highly recommend for large families or group of friends…plenty of rooms for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope K.

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

Time With Family

We had a wonderful long weekend with family young and old. Our crew ranged in age from 80-10 years old and everyone had a blast. The house was spacious and we played games and spent time on the water in the kayaks and the canoe. We had crabs, jet skied and golfed in nearby Cambridge. This was really a great spot to spend time together!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anne Leister

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My husband Steve and I have four children and we love travel. We especially like non-hotel stays which allow us to travel with a kitchen and laundry and be in less traditional tourist areas.

Why they chose this property

Waterfront house on 2.9 acres. I am from a large, noisy family and love to provide homes and destinations for large groups to come together and relax, have fun and truly enjoy themselves without having neighbors right next door.

What makes this property unique

Truly equipped for large groups, with beds for 16 and additional sleeping options on the sectional sofas.

Languages:

English
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