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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lusby, MD
  • Drum Point Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lusby

On waterfront.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Drum Point Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Seahorse Beach with a stay here. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course and Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Harbor Island Marina - 10 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Cove Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 24 min drive - 10.6 miles

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.

Property manager

Pete Worch

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River to the airport?

This vacation home is 65.3 mi (85-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Seahorse Beach and 7.4 mi (15-min drive) from Cove Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River to downtown Lusby?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point.

Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M., Columbus, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend at Solomons

Our family of 4 came for a long weekend at Solomons Island, where we spent time as kids. The Retreat on the Patuxent is an ideal place to get away for peaceful relaxation, while being conveniently located near the restaurants and attractions at Solomons. My mom loved the upstairs bedroom/bathroom suite, and the downstairs bedrooms were spacious for me, my sister, and her husband. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen, the open family room, and the amazing views of the Patuxent from the front windows. We would love to stay here again, it would be perfect for a whole week vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation weekend

Rented the house to celebrate a graduation from St Mary’s College. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a wonderful time

We came out from Hawaii to see my Daughter and Grand Daughters.The over all experience from start to finish at the property was easy and flawless. Some days it was just my wife and I and other days it was with my grand daughters spending the night, they also enjoyed the stay. There is plenty of room. The property has an excellent view and we saw some wild life. We would stay at this property again and would highly recommend it to others.A hui hou,"until we meet again," Mark and Tamara
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

The house was awesome, the view couldn’t have been better. Loved everything about it, quiet and peaceful and it is on a dead end short road with wildlife in the yard in the morning, deer, fox, blue heron, bald eagle, geese and ducks, just fabulous. Will definitely be going back soon I hope.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fantastic Getaway!

The Waterfront Retreat on the Patuxent River is better than advertised. Our whole family stayed -- everyone loved it! It was clean, comfortable, with everything needed to stay comfortably, sleep, eat, relax and use as a home base for exploring. Solomons Island and the surrounding area was filled with lots of fun things to do (restaurant's, museums, history, boating, walking, etc.).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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 traveler

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