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Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River

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Exterior
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books
Sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lusby, MD
  • Drum Point Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Seahorse Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Lusby

Located in Lusby, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 4-minute drive from Drum Point Lake and 6 minutes from Seahorse Beach. .This vacation home is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Patuxent River Naval Air Station and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Chesapeake Hills Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 10 min drive
  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Cove Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive
  • Harbor Island Marina - 16 min drive
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bucket Sportsbar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Teariffic - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mission BBQ - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River

This contemporary waterfront home, located on the Patuxent River, near the entrance to the Solomons Island Harbor, is bustling with activity on the land, water and in the air. From the sail, power and workboats going in and out of the harbor into the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, to the sights and occasional sounds of aircraft from NAS Patuxent River, your cares will simply melt away. In addition, the wildlife including all kinds of birds (osprey, eagles, ducks, geese, herons etc.), deer, foxes and many more provide plenty of enjoyment and photo opportunities. Fish and crab from the bulkhead or just sit and enjoy.
This 3-bedroom, two story, modified A-Frame with an all-glass front will provide plenty of opportunities to rest and enjoy it all. The open plan format kitchen, dining and living room and walkout deck give you spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset. There is one adult bedroom (1 queen) and one bedroom (2 twin beds) for the kids to enjoy on the first floor and a an en-suite bedroom (1 queen) on the second floor.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Pete Worch

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Sm dogs only (2 @ 25 lbs). Fee ($75)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Proximity to the water! Pond not accessible

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauri U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Peaceful
Clean and nice location. Worked perfectly for our visit to the area to spend time with our daughter, son-in-law, and two perfect grandsons. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otto W.

Liked: Cleanliness
20 out of 5 ⭐️ s
Over all the property and property owner make this place a second home from myself and my crew. Pete is a gentlemen and an amazing host. He literally knew my team and I come every year and when I had the dates a week off he corrected it while we were Enroute to the event! I can’t say enough great things about tis property!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
This property was amazing. Everything was clean and stocked with anything you could need. The view is amazing, Couldn't have asked for a better place. Very comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck and relaxing as the boats came by, watching the birds, fishing and crabbing from the front. Just an amazing stay. Close to everything we came to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L., Pocono mountains of PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay in Maryland!
This property is beautiful. If you want to crab it’s the bomb. If you don’t crab and just want to sit and look at a gorgeous view this is also the place. The host thought of everything. Super comfortable rooms and beds… great atmosphere….easy to get to. Amenities close by. House is packed with everything for kids and adults alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay on the water!
Thank you, Pete, for a great vacation. The place is truly amazing and has everything you need: nice and clean house with it's sole and a fully stacked kitchen, great views on the water with different boats coming in and out, nice and spacious front lawn on the bank where we spent hours playing games, fishing, crabbing, and just relaxing in comfy chairs. Not for swimming though... Special thanks to Pete for his hospitality, prompt communication, answering all the questions and providing clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Kick back spot ever
Always a phenomenal time, owners are super great down-to-earth people, just a place to relax enjoy crabbing, fishing, birdwatching, watching the roaring Jets go by from the naval airbase. Just super phenomenal. Literally 4,5 summers Consecutively. LOL Oh take a bike ride w/the Provided bikes ONSITE. A must do!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V., Bryn Mawr

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Fantastic Stay
This is our second time staying at Pete's property. We spent a lot of time fishing, crabbing, and watching boats go by. Cages were already baited when we arrived, and we got 4-6 crabs per day during our stay. House had ample supplies of everything we needed to cook family meals throughout the week. Plenty of grocery stores and eateries within a 10 min drive. House was very clean and perfect as a quiet and relaxing place to spend some time with family. Great communication from host - made check in and check out very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful refuge
Wonderful stay in a well appointed home. Osprey watching on the deck while sipping coffee with no bugs was the best. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
We love this place! This was our second time renting from Pete. He is listed as a VRBO Premier Host, defined as " Consistently provides great experiences for guests! " That is absolutely true, Pete goes out of his way to make sure that you have everything you need for a relaxing stay. ( Wine and chocolates too! )The house is beautiful , comfortable and clean with fabulous water views and is truly a wildlife retreat as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Location!
We had a wonderful stay and loved the location. A highlight was catching 2 crabs the last day and eating them for breakfast. Thanks for providing everything that we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Beautiful home and property! The house was wonderful, clean, and comfortable. My wife, 9-year- old son, and I had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We had some luck fishing as well, mostly Spot, but my son caught a Flounder on his first cast, riding the bottom. Highly recommend to families looking to relax and enjoy the river/bay. Thanks, Pete!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony R., Nutley, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property is better in person… Pete was a great host, no issues with check in.. House was spotless, well stocked and ready for us.. Everything is there for you to have a great time… Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect DC getaway
My family and I were so impressed by this perfect home on the water. By far the best VRBO experience we have encountered. We were so impressed by all this house had to offer during our stay. Easy 10 out of 10 stars. Thank you Pete!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day weekend getaway
I stayed at this property over Memorial Day weekend, and it was just perfect! The views are amazing and there are many different things to do in the area. We went kayaking and jet skiing just to name a few. Pete set up the crab traps for us, but we did not partake as it is still a bit off season and we only caught 5 crabs. The home has everything needed for cooking and enjoying the views. We had our small yorkie with us and he enjoyed the smells and running in the grass. Thank-you so much to Pete for sharing his wonderful home with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing With Great Views
Our family had a awesome time staying here. Having the convenience of many stores close by was also nice. Pete was great with his communication and information that was left in the house. We even got to see a ground hog climbing up the tree outside. That was definitely a first for us. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great house and location. Clean, well stocked, comfotable. Better than the pictures. Safe and Perfect for my little dog, 2year old grandson, my daughter and me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway trip
Communication with the owner was a breeze. Check in and check out process was as easy as it gets. Upon arrival we were greeted with a nice bottle of wine with a story behind it and the kids absolutely loved the bowl of chocolate. The house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. While we opted to only cook breakfast, the house has everything you need to be able to prepare all three meals if needed. We have a 9 and 11 year old and brought a friend on this trip. Having the spare bedding in the twin bedroom was huge as all three kids were able to stay in the same area. My wife and I opted for the loft bedroom which has a nice sitting area overlooking the entire house. My mom enjoyed here stay in the main level guest bedroom. Such a beautiful property to have stayed at. We were also lucky enough to watch the planes from across the river and the tiki bar opening night you could on occasion hear the live music but it wasn’t too loud to be annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline F., Exton, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing weekend
We stayed with four adults and two kids and the house worked well for the group. The kitchen really is stocked with pretty much any and all equipment you can imagine as well as a great collection of herbs and spices. We had no problem cooking up a great Easter meal. There's plenty to watch on the water going by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base camp for hunting trip
It was a very nice place. Great location and very clean. Wonder views of the Bay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation on the Waterfront
The property/home was gorgeous just as advertised. The home is right on the water with great views from the deck and the wall of windows on the front of the house. Inside the home is nicely decorated in a nautical theme and is well appointed with everything needed to feel at home. The owner was great providing detailed/easy to follow instructions as well as recommendations to area activities and restaurants. He also baited two crab pots so we could enjoy crabbing. The house is in a quiet neighborhood so it made it easy to relax and watch the sailboats and wildlife (bald eagles, blue heron, etc.). The sunrises and sunsets from the property were spectacular. The home is also a short drive from Solomons Island and the area state parks (hiking and shark tooth hunting). We really enjoyed the house and will definitely stay here again when we visit this area in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coleby M., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Getaway
The house and the location are great, but it’s Pete’s attention to detail that makes this property truly special. The house is equipped with everything you need to enjoy quiet, relaxing vacation: linens, toiletries, cookware, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, fishing gear, bikes, and big beautiful Maryland blue crabs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as it's looks and better
This was our second time staying at this house on the Patuxent River, it's a very well stocked and clean home. Pete is a great owner, and I would recommend this place again and again. Only thing that may be difficult for some are the steps going into the house. Pete, Thanks again for a Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L., Pocono mountains of PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great owner and crabs galore!
The house is beautiful and has EVERTHING you need if you want to chill and catch/eat crabs…and in comfort. Your host will have you set up to catch crabs and enjoy the water and the beautiful state of Maryland in every way. Thank you Pete!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Waterfront Retreat!
This home is just as described and more. We enjoyed everything about our stay from the sparkling waterfront views to the comfortable, charming home with all necessities provided. The host goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a great time, from wine and chocolates when you arrive to crab traps already baited , and all supplies for steaming your catch! Pete is definitely a VRBO Premier host, he has paid attention to every detail to make his home feel like yours ! We all look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Get-Away right at the Patuxent
We really enjoyed our stay at this charming A-frame three bedroom house right at the Patuxtent and with a great view of Solomon Island Harbor. The house was greatly equipped and we enjoyed lovely sunsets while cooking dinner. Pete was a super gracious host, greeting us with red wine and chocolates. While not for us, the spot was also great for crabbing. While there, we "caught" 15 Maryland blue crabs, which we released, but could have also ended up as our dinner ;-) Definitely a place to keep in mind for future weekend retreats.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023