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The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit

Temperanceville vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Temperanceville, VA
  • Place, US 13 North Welcome Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Wallops Flight Facility
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Temperanceville

On river.Within 12 miles (20 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Virginia Welcome Center at New Church and Bloxom Winery. US 13 North Welcome Center and Wallops Flight Facility are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bloxom Winery - 20 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • US 13 North Welcome Center - 21 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Wallops Flight Facility - 22 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 28 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 31 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captain E's Hurricane Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sub Station - ‬14 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.

The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit

Porter's Barn, where luxury meets seclusion on the water's edge...

There is a fanciful quality to this secluded property where nature's beauty and luxurious accommodations coexist in quiet harmony. Located on the banks of Holden's Creek, a headwater of the Chesapeake Bay and a 20-minute drive to the pristine white sand Atlantic beach on Assateague Island, Creek House Guest Cottages are private, convenient, and offer bespoke modern amenities. Explore life off the beaten path and take a true vacation. Whether you are kayaking or paddle boarding on the creek, sitting by the fire pit, biking down country roads or going to the beach, you will find plenty to do or enjoy doing nothing at all. The views of the creek are magical at any time of the day or night from inside your cottage or from any vantage point on the 3-acre property. The Cottages have been designed and decorated by a professional interior designer.

'Porter's Barn' has partnered with our friends at Sun Outdoors Resort (located less than 2 miles from the house) so that all guests may enjoy the fun resort amenities FREE OF CHARGE. This extra bonus includes a private beach w/ water rentals, pool, playground, "snak shak", comfort stations & more!

Shared amenities include: a gas grill, 20 ft. radius fire pit, 2 kayaks, a SUP, and 2 bicycles. There is a boat launch on the property and two docks (one floating). Linens and towels are provided.

Porter's Barn: 900 square ft. Full Kitchen and Laundry Room. Marble Bathroom. Sleeps 2 (Queen Bed). Outdoor Shower. Smart TV. WIFI

In addition to Porter's Barn, the compound is also home to two other luxurious dwellings: Hosta Cottage and Creek House. All combined, The Creek Compound will accommodate 18 with no parking problems. Please note that this listing is for Porter's Barn only; the other two homes - Creek House and Hosta Cottage - must be booked separately. A direct inquiry should be sent for special event pricing or if you wish to rent the entire compound.

- Linens and towels are included with your reservation.
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival. Limitations: one dog only. No pets on the furniture, please.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.3 mi (64-min drive) away from the Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit to downtown Temperanceville?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Temperanceville.

The Porter's Barn - fancy little waterfront home with deep-water boat dock and firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness
As always, Porter’s Barn did not disappoint. This is the second time we have stayed here and will again.Clean, private, close enough to restaurants and shopping. We bring our boat and use the dock daily.The only thing I would add is another chair to sit and look at the views out the front.Unfortunately real life and jobs cut our stay short by a couple of days, but we enjoyed it while we could.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private, beautiful, serene, and great location! Professional host, loved the brochures for nearby attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely one of the nicest places I have stayed!Quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Beautiful views all day overlooking the creek. Perfect for a couples getaway.Oh, and the outdoor shower gets two thumbs up!We have already started the process of booking for next year.Thank you for offering such a wonderful cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, private, relaxing! We loved our stay! The only thing and reason we say 4 stars is we would have loved privacy curtains on the large and small windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility

I have to admit, I didn’t want to leave - so I stayed another night.The Barn itself is just absolute perfection…. Not to mention the beyond beautiful setting!I haven’t been that relaxed in years.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Porters barn

Beautiful panorama!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isadora H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

Enjoyed out stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly

Absolutely beautiful! Peaceful! Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. The wildlife,birds,were abundant and fun to watch. This place had everything that you could think of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, serene getaway

Great place in a peaceful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace Getaway

I can’t say enough too things about Porter’s Barn. The location was perfect, it was quiet and so surreal. The house itself was adorable. We had plenty of towels and toiletries. There was wood for the outdoor fire pit, even some citronella candles available. We didn’t use these, the misquotes were out in full force and I get eaten alive, so we skipped the outdoor activities at night. Contact with the host was great, they always texted back with any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend Porter’s Barn!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arash G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

If you want a place to just getaway, I recommend coming here. Beautiful view of the water and kayaks are easily accessible. Clean place, beautiful windows all around, and a fire pit outside! Will have to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect R&R

The Porter’s Barn is perfect for anyone wishing to escape, relax, and recharge! Beautiful sunrises and incredible birdwatching right out of the amazing windows of the cottage. We even saw a Great Horned Owl come down right in front of us at dusk on our last evening there! So nice to have the kayaks right there on the property for use, as well. The cottage was extremely clean and very well appointed with everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The property owner, Jenny, was so nice and was quick to answer any of our questions. We are both public school teachers and staying here was the prefect way to mentally prepare for the upcoming school year. Bring on the kiddos!! Thank you, Jenny!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

teri m., frisco, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Woodland Oasis

Our time at The Porter’s Barn was everything we dreamed of! The barn is so beautiful with concrete floors, spa-like bathroom, full kitchen with sleek appliances. It was so appreciated to have the kitchen stocked with several pantry staples, such as salt/pepper, foil, parchment paper, Keurig pods, and more. Full size stove top, oven, dishwasher, and all the dishes and pans you might need. The fire pit was pre-stocked with kindling & fire wood. Of course you need to come prepared to use bug spray, but that is to be expected with the beautiful wooded setting. I loved the outdoor ground lighting that illuminated the property at night. The wifi & cell signal is weak- which may be a good thing if looking to escape. Would not be an ideal remote work location. The owner, Jenny, was so kind, welcoming, & helpful with any questions we had. All of Assateague island can be reached within a 30-60min drive. There’s a Food Lion, pharmacy, sonic, & family dollar “in town” about 10-15 mins from the property. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

You nick C., Spotsylvania, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful slice of Heaven!!!

We arrived and we were greeted by the property owner. She walked us through everything, went above and beyond. The place was absolutely gorgeous! Just what we needed for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprising Hideout

Absolutely perfect little place for a weekend escape to complete solitude. Excellent little kitchenette with the basics. Huge modern bathroom with a spectacular shower. Can't rave about it enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and experience

Very nice accomodations and property. Nice touches such as firewood for the fire pit. Everything going you could need in the kitchen. Had a great time and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

I had a great trip with my partner for the weekend. Great set up, clean property. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Relaxing Experience

I needed a place to relax after a very stress time. This location was PERFECT! Just what I was looking for. Planning to return. The pictures on Vrbo site and description were accurate. This was worth my 3.5 hour drive!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem - Must Visit

Jenny's place is the perfect weekend escape and she's a fantastic host. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Hagerstown, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Eastern Shore Getaway

An awesome property and even better in person. Perfect place for relaxing and enjoying nature. Really enjoyed out stay and meeting owner, Jenny, who has done a fantastic job with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful natural setting

We could literally watch osprey chicks getting fed from the breakfast table. Millions of birds, fireflies, fish - a pleasure to just sit at the firecircle or kayak on the creek and feel like a part of it. Near enough to enjoy Chincoteague (beaches, hiking, birding, restaurants) easily while being able to escape the tourists staying in town. Jenny was very kind and helpful when we needed anything. The minimalist design aesthetic is very soothing. Highly recommend for solo travelers or couples looking for peace and time with nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

My husband and I had a very good time at this beautiful spot. The accommodations were tasteful and clean, and we soaked in the peacefulness and quiet of the woodsy, creekside setting. We took advantage of the luxury of being picked up at the dock for a scenic tour by boat offered by a local captain,(Holden's Creek Water Tours). It was great being near Chincoteague and Assateague Islands, yet having this lovely retreat from all the hustle. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Getaway

If you enjoy wildlife this is the perfect place to stay. The windows from floor to ceiling made you feel like you were outdoors . We roasted wieners in the fire pit; hadn’t done in years and it was fun! Fishing from the dock was so relaxing. Jenny was extremely attentive to our needs and was lovely to speak with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022