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Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Betterton

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Children's area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Betterton, MD
  • Place, Betterton Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Betterton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Betterton Community Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State)
    ‪102 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Betterton

On river.Your stay at this Betterton vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Betterton Historic District and Betterton Beach. Betterton Community Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Main Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Betterton Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Betterton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Betterton Community Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christiana Mall - 52 min drive - 52.4 miles
  • University of Delaware - 54 min drive - 49.1 miles

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 64 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legion Post 246 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marzella's By the Bay - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jurassic Pork - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Molly Mason's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪K-B Market and Kitchen School - ‬13 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.

Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

Stunning view overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, and a quick 5 minute stroll to scenic Betterton Beach! This historic waterfront home offers everything you need for a relaxing vacation or family reunion.

Sit on the expansive porch with a cup of coffee and wait for eagle and osprey sightings, or just watch the ever-changing play of light and clouds as ships make their way up the Bay.

Cook meals in the fully appointed kitchen and enjoy family time in the adjacent dining room. Start a ballgame, set up a wading pool, or have a BBQ in the spacious backyard. The house can easily accommodate up to 9 adults and is equipped with fiber-optic wireless internet.

With this lovely old house on Bayside Boulevard as your home base, you'll be at the heart of Betterton, the "Jewel of the Chesapeake." Swim and sun at the beach, with its new bathhouse and outdoor shower. Take the kayak into the water, or take the kids up Main Street to enjoy the recently installed playground, with a splash pad.

Nearby towns of Chestertown, Galena, and Rock Hall offer great dining options, coffee shops, antique shopping, art galleries, and coastal culture. From Rock Hall you can charter a fishing boat, explore the Bay by sailboat, or pick up some steamed crabs to bring back and tuck into!

In the early 1900’s Buena Vista was a boarding house, where passengers who arrived on the ferry from Baltimore could stay while they vacationed in Betterton. She’s an old and creaky girl - over 100 years old, after all - but she's still gracious and comfortable, and ready to welcome you home!

NOTE: Buena Vista is a work in progress. We've updated the electrical system, and installed new AC/heat pumps upstairs and down, as well as a new washer and dryer. Carpeting has been replaced on the stairs and upstairs foyer and hall. In May '22 we remodeled the upstairs bathroom, adding a shower. We also added a half-bath to the Captain's Room. May '23 we stripped wallpaper and freshly painted two more bedrooms upstairs as well as the stairwell and upstairs hall. April '24 we installed a new refrigerator and dishwasher.

There is still old wallpaper in most rooms downstairs, and in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Much of it will eventually come down, but all living areas and bedrooms are comfortable and ready for you to enjoy.

Buena Vista is a grand old home and will provide you with plenty of room, quick and easy access to the beach, and of course that incomparable view!



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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Owners must give prior approval. May allow 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note that our house overlooks the Bay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 81 mi (107-min drive) away from the Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Betterton Beach and 6.3 mi (14-min drive) from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach to downtown Betterton?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Betterton.

Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dawn view
Dawn view
Bald eagle
Sunset view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, quirky spot. We loved relaxing on the porch overlooking the water. Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a fun and relaxing girls trip at this lovely home. The view from the front porch is beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is extremely well stocked. The house had everything we needed. The owner was very helpful and answered questions immediately. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melora H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here over the July 4th weekend. We spent many hours on the front porch watching the sun rise, the boats pass by, birds soar, including bald eagles nesting nearby! The house is charming and very well equipped. We appreciated the binoculars to watch birds and fireworks. Betterton Beach is a short walk. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stanley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite pleased

Homey, comfortable, accommodating… no complaints. Would like to have spent more time on the beach and sitting on the porch enjoying the view, but it didn’t happen this time… so maybe next year. We are reasonably local and needed Buena Vista for myself and a few other family members driving over from the Western shore for our Annual Barbecue/Family Reunion. Our Host, Debbie, was there for us on the phone with answers to a few questions we had. Again, well pleased with our stay. S. J. (Bill) Tudor
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

A Blissful Escape

My husband and I reserved this place to get away from the chaos of our day-to-day, and we were so delighted with our experience. The view is to die for, everything is clean and in good working order, the neighbors are lovely and the access to the beach is just perfect. We will most definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Girls Trip

Can not say enough wonderful things. The communication and information from Deborah from the moment of booking to when we left was fantastic The house was cleaned and filled with everything you could possibly need. The beds were so comfortable, we loved the decor and details throughout, great working kitchen!We are a group of 7 friends that every year pick a place to go away to for a weekend. This location was perfect being so close to a beach, the amount of space we had for all of us, the neighbors throughout the community were all so nice…. But the best part was the front porch, perfect place to sit and chat, play games and just enjoy the views! Thank you so much for the hospitality. We loved it and are definitely planning on coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location with wonderful peaceful views

This is a jewel as it is private, peaceful with lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Break

This is the second time my husband and I have stayed here. Despite a mixed bag of weather ranging from snow, rain, winds, and sunshine, the visit did not disappoint. We were still able to walk on the beach, view the resident bald eagle, immerse ourselves in the ever changing water views and visit surrounding towns.The house was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Washington DC/USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Thanksgiving Weekend Stay

We had a great time at the house with friends from our apartment building and neighborhood for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Debbie and Bob had everything we needed to cook with, the porch overlooking the Bay was amazing, and the living room, TV room and dining room were all used frequently. We also played games, and had a nice fire in the portable fire pit outside. Weather got coooold but the house was always warm and cozy. It was a really fun stay. The bedrooms were great, too. They've taken good care of this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house had the most amazing views and was clean and tidy. It was perfect for us and the dogs. The yard was clean and mowed and provided plenty of room for frisbee play which is part of my german shepherd's job. The kitchen was very adequate for our needs! As expected, the upstairs bedrooms were "historic" and the staircase was steep also "historic". The showers were perfect. We had a great visit and would love to come back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Betterton in September

The house was very comfortable and suited us perfectly. We loved sitting on the porch drinking our coffee in the morning watching the ever-changing water views and eagles flying overhead. The house was also very close to the beach and at this time of the year, we often had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B., Delaware

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Get Away

Debbie was a great communicator and very generous with allowing us to check in early - such a treat! The kitchen is well appointed and we were all impressed with the great bath towels and bed linens. The one thing to point out is that while this is a water front property, I didn't realize from the pictures, that its on a cliff, so you couldn't fish from the front of the property like I was imagining prior to arriving; luckily the walk to the beach was a short one so our kiddos fished from there. Overall a wonderful, relaxing stay with lots of bald eagle sightings!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for family trip

This house has many bedrooms and is only a short distance from the beach. It has a great view of the bay from the front porch overlooking a bluff. The kitchen has lots of counter space and the carpeted laundry room can serve as a rec room. Many things are provided including games and beach supplies. We hope to stay her again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful destination

Buena Vista is a charming historic home with modern updates overlooking a beautiful river view. The house is comfortable and generously stocked. The hostess is quick to reply to inquiries. I enjoyed swimming and watching sunsets at the beach which is a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House in a Relaxing Spot

This is the perfect house - great spot right on the bay in Betterton, plenty of space, and everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We had a great time and can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

J W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

Truly an unobstructed view of the bay. Property was very clean, and had plenty of space for 9 people (7 adults, 2 teens.) Excellent communication w/ host and well-stocked with kitchen supplies, linens, and outdoor equipment for your stay. The front porch was missing some screens and needed a little cleaning and sprucing up for the summer season. Overall, a wonderful stay, and our family made a lot of great memories at Buena Vista!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pequea group

It was a great getaway for our church group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend at Buena Vista

This was our second stay here. The property is well appointed for a relaxing stay with 5-star views! Lots of room for family to spread out and relax, and the kitchen has everything you need to make delicious meals. Betterton is extra relaxing with its beautiful views and quiet stillness. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an astonishingly property

I had rented this property with a friend for a long weekend a summer ago - and just decided to throw caution to the wind and try for a week away at Thanksgiving. The property was available and created an amazing memory. A few things - Betterton is pretty remote and small town - you do not go here for things to do. You go here for things to get away from. The nearest store is 15 minutes away and the nearest grocery story is 15 miles away. This was perfect. A friend and I planned it perfectly - and brought a turkey and enjoyed it completely. First the house is magnificent -right on the water and except for the wind - you don't hear a sound. It's not just well appointed - but INCREDIBLY well appointed - every kitchen utensil, appliance, spice, dish, or whatever is there. Except for you groceries you won't need a thing. They have books, games, puzzles, and even a TV - but nobody even turned it on. Generally - the morning started with coffee and evolved into a slow breakfast. Followed by working on last night's jigsaw puzzle - which led into a lunch of leftovers. And a nap and a book. Or a walk. About 4pm we'd figure out a dinner plan and by 6pm were yawning and went back to book time. By 8pm it was time for bed. Every single night. PERFECTLY quiet. I cannot compliment the communication and assistance of the owner - I had a few questions -and we didn't go more than a few minutes without a text reply. I will definitely be back! -
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with a great location!

We had a wonderful stay at Buena Vista! Debbie was so responsive with answering all my questions as we were getting ready. The house is so well stocked with every amenity. It has such charm! For being such an old house, everything was comfortable - the dual zone AC worked great! We absolutely loved the location. The views of the bay were beautiful, and we loved sitting on the porch to enjoy them. The walk to the beach was very easy, even for the little ones and our carts full of stuff. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House

This is a wonderful beach house for families! There were many bedroom options for our family including one on the first floor. There are beautiful views from the front porch and from many of the rooms in the house. The kitchen was well equipped with everything that we needed. It is an older house that the owners are updating and they have done a great job so far! They are also super responsive and very easy to work with! The beach is a short walk down a path and the neighborhood is pretty and quiet and the people in town seemed really friendly. There is not a lot to do in town, but there are some cute towns within a half hour ride. My family loved it and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly rental on the east side of Chesapeake Bay

This is a beautiful well appointed old school and pet friendly 5 bedroom home with an exquisite view of the Chesapeake Bay and a short walk to a public beach. The owners are welcoming and stay discreetly in touch. It is a wonderful spot for a family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023