A wonderful place to reconnect with family!

I am a travel agent in southern Maine and feel fortunate to have found The Cambridge Beach House thru HomeAway for a client who wanted to bring his managers from stores across the country together in the Maryland Shore area. The group totalled 15-20 people and the home very comfortably accomodated the whole group...spacious living areas including screened in porch, beautiful kitchen connected with large living and dining area, family room/den and 6 bedrooms. Even though there were 13 physical beds, the homeowner advised me during early discussions that he could rent air matresses that were bed height. Everyone loved the home and their weekend retreat at Cambridge Beach House.

The website for this home has great information for planning your visit...restaurants, activities, transportation options to name a few. I was able to accommodate all my clients requests either by reviewing this information or contacting the homeowner who was very gracious in answering all my calls!

Given the spaciousness of this home, it is perfect for a large family...even a family reunion. I found it to be very financially attractive for a large group after looking at hotel/inn prices in the area and it was much more conducive to connecting on a personal level than separate hotel rooms would be. Again, I am so thankful I found this home thru HomeAway...it was perfect for my group!

We were looking for a comfortable place that would be suitable for 8 adults and 6 children to relax and have fun during a long 3 day weekend. This house is exactly what we were hoping for. It is very large and spacious with all of the amenities provided to ensure a wonderful stay. There was plenty of room for the kids to play and for the adults to relax. Everyone was pleasantly surprised at what this home had to offer.

The views of the water were wonderful and put us in touch with nature and local wildlife. We used the kayak and canoe as well as the bikes. It was too late in the season to take advantage of the pool but it would have been perfect during the summer season.

We took the opportunity to visit the nearby Spocott windmill with a colonial tenant farmhouse, one-room schoolhouse and general store. This provided an educational experience for the kids as well as the adults.

Our entire stay was perfect and one we will fondly remember. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone interested in a stay in the Cambridge area.

We were looking for a great place for a five day stay at the end of season – a chance to get the family together before the weather got too cool. There were fifteen of us total; eight adults and seven kids ranging from 3 to 15 and one well-behaved cocker spaniel. When our family meets, we look for a casual but very nice facility. The house was everything we hoped it would be, and the owner was really gracious and helpful. We’ve rented four homes in the past three years and this was possibly the best.

What we liked most was the layout which was very, very open downstairs so we were never crowded; the furnishings which someone else called “pottery barn” and that sounds right; the easy access to the beach and dock and pool. The house has a third floor with bedrooms a bath and play room which became “kid central” and that alone is worth the money!

To get to the house you take a very pretty two-lane road 10 miles out of Cambridge towards the Bay – a very pretty drive past farms and old waterfront homes. The neighborhood is quiet and the property is large. You can see the houses next door but we rarely saw any people. The pool is great; we liked having the bikes and boats and had plenty to do on the property which was key. The older kids virtually lived at the general store at the end of the lane. We used the fire pit almost every night. The house is 10-15 minutes from town and we took advantage of the short drive for a movie, a few meals out, Golf at the Hyatt and trips to the local gym which was surprisingly well-equipped.

Any suggestions we had were minor. The propane grill ran out but the owner paid us back for getting new gas at the end of the street. We needed to bring games for the kids but the games at most houses are always missing pieces. We would like to have seen additional place settings (they had, maybe 20?) so we could have two large meals without running the dishwasher, but that was it.

This house is perfect for a large family, it's very well maintained and it’s clear they cater to families like us all summer long. The area is beautiful. We had a great time and if we come to the Chesapeake Bay area we’ll absolutely book this house again!

Sadly, this is definitely not what you would expect from a “luxury” house rental. Upon arrival, we spent our first hours of vacation cleaning this place. Ants had invaded the kitchen and the counter tops, sinks, floors were all filthy. Stagnant water had to be removed from both the front and back porches while dodging the massive horseflies that plague this region (expect many screams from your wives and kids!). The porches (including the screened in porch!) are infested with spiders and wasps so you can forget about a peaceful evening on the deck. We don’t consider a short road with 6 houses off a busy highway a “neighborhood” so don’t expect any “long walks through the pines”. And, sorry, no bike rides because 4 of the 5 are broken and rusted. The private waterfront luxury beach is more like a 10ft mud pit and I wouldn’t swim in that shallow murky water if you paid me. The pool was nice but was cold (you pay to heat the pool!) and algae had invaded by the end of the week. Although we would have used the boat, the puny 7HP engine was dead. Alas, we rented a boat to fish but despite using the locally recommended “peelers” for bait we spent days fishing without even a bite. We never saw another fishing boat so I’m very skeptical there are fish in the area. The bedrooms were missing vital furniture like dressers and nightstands and the kitchen lacked basic cooking tools. Contrary to the advertisement, this rental is also NOT pet friendly. On a positive note, we liked the layout of the house and the large living room for hanging out with our family. If maintained and properly cleaned, this house could be much improved. In the end, we felt manipulated by his misleading advertising and were ultimately very disappointed. The rate for this house far exceeds the value and, considering the number of rentals in the area, we strongly urge you to look elsewhere. When we expressed our complaints to the owner, he listened and was courteous but no reimbursement was offered and we didn’t sense much remorse.

I was in charge of seeking out a house that would fit up to 12 adults comfortably, with most of those adults being couples and 2 singles. So I needed a home that had multiple bedrooms, not just a home that had a lot of bunk beds! And boy, did I find it! The virtual tours were very helpful, and true to life. Everyone loved the house. It couldn't have been more perfect. We only wished we had come during a different season to enjoy this house to its full potential. We did get to visit briefly in town, where we found some cute and one of a kind shops. We also visited the Suicide Bridge Restaurant for dinner one evening, which was a good recommendation. Overall, everyone really enjoyed themselves, the house, it's quiet location and the views! We will definitely keep this house in mind for our next retreat, and will recommend it to others, as well.

Had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful retreat in June while in town for the Eagleman Triathlon. It is exactly as pictured and even more beautiful in person. The house and grounds were clean and in top shape. The accomadations were spacious and easily accomodated our large group of adults and children. We enjoyed relaxing poolside during the day and roasting marshmellows over the fire at night. The views of the river were amazing and allowed us to view lots of wildlife. We truly enjoyed out stay and the landlord was a pleasure to deal with. We will actually be returning again this June. I highly recommend the house to others looking for a first class Eastern Shore vacation!

This was just a *perfect* location for our annual family reunion.
The house is large, the floor plan downstairs is really open (nice), and it's tastefully decorated (according to both my wife and mother). Having three floors was a surprising treat as the kids played upstairs often and during our one rain day. We had 14 people and we were nowhere near on top of each other.

The pool is beautiful ( I liked the gray plaster and stone) and we didn't need to heat it in mid-June. Almost no mosquitos though we were told that the Maryland shore has alot. Our kids played on the beach, we kayaked every morning and we all biked on the thankfully flat roads.

Owners were very helpful and very responsive and made us feel like they cared that we had a good time. It was about 10 minutes from town and we went there to shop and for three dinners out. Took a trip to St. Michael's and Blackwater refuge (gorgeous) for a day.

Suggestions. Bring extra beach towels, and ask the owner in advance for places to sightsee. Also, Cambridge downtown was a nice 1/2 day's walking tour. Owner's boat was fine but too small for more than four people. Also wished we took a fishing charter. Visit the Hyatt as they have more fun things for adults and kids like smores and a nice, casual bar.

Our family of five including 3 teenagers had one of the most relaxing and fun vacation we've had in a long time. The house itself is well maintained, very clean with a nice "Pottery Barn" feel to it. I loved the fact that the kitchen opens to the family room which is huge. Families with young children will appreciate that the pool is gated. We spent our days by the pool, canoeing on the bay, enjoying appetizers on the dock, and grilling our dinners. There was no need for us to look elsewhere for entertainment. This house had everything we were looking for - a place to enjoy some great family time. I definitely recommend it to anyone who needs to reconnect with family and/or friends.