Treat yourself to this unique waterfront retreat where you’ll enjoy stunning ocean liner views of the Choptank River from nearly every room and the waterfront pool, and you and your dearest ones can't help but make lifetime memories. This sumptuous home and extensive grounds are part of an historic Maryland estate that also boasts more than 4400 square feet of living space. Here, on land that was once part of the DuPont family’s Chesapeake Bay retreat, you ’ll find ample room to spread out, fun activities to engage everyone in your party, and plenty of modern creature comforts.
Most of the amenities at Blue Water Farm are oversized and overlook the mighty Choptank River, starting with the manor house on the water’s edge that boasts 7 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room and two kitchens.
Bedrooms:
Manor House’s Main Wing: A massive master bedroom suite with its own fireplace and full bath also has picture windows on three sides, so you can choose to watch the morning waves, oystermen and osprey from bed or a corner chaise lounge. Two more spacious bedrooms are down the hall - the Riverview Room with king-sized brass bed and the Great Blue Heron room with queen bed.
South wing: The Palm Suite has a queen bed, its own full bath and a 100-year-old magnolia tree outside. Upstairs, the Cedar Room resembles a roomy captain’s quarters with a queen-sized bed, and the sunny Bunk Room has beds for six. A full laundry and mudroom is down the hall.
Guest house/party room:
To add to your options for fun, a large guest house is perched on the waterfront just steps away from the main house, with its own large billiards room, separate party room, bar, kitchen and the property’s 7th bedroom suite with full bath. Perfect for an informal dance party, karaoke night, a place to gather for the big game, or a separate teen hang-out space.
Outside:
Dip in the oversized pool or just take in the views from lounge chairs on the sunny brick deck. Grill on the outdoor patio, then dine alfresco, with seating for 20. Gather a dozen of your closest pals for cocktails on the comfy sofas on the extended three-sided screen porch, or at the end of the new 120-foot pier. Explore the private beach, perfect for bonfires, river swims and sunbathing, as well as a boat launch that's ideal for the kayaks we have on hand. On the spacious grounds, read a book in the hammock while the kids enjoy the private playset nearby. Feeling more ambitious? Hike through the 143-acre estate, along the shoreline or through the farm fields of our own Horns’ Point, the site of one the earliest English settlements on the Eastern Shore.
Other things to note
* Wi-Fi
* Two desks for work spaces
* Two oversized smart TVs
* No parties
* No pets
ABOUT THIS RENTAL:
Main House
4400 sq. ft
Guest House
1000 sq. ft
7 bedrooms
11 beds
Sleeps 18-20
6 bathrooms
5 full baths
1 half bath
Spaces
3 kitchens
Pool Deck
Screened in Porch/Patio
Dining Room
TV/party room
Billiards room with pool table and bar
Guest house party room with smart TV
Outdoors
Huge private pool
Pool deck with dining area, Adirondack chairs and sunning lounges
Large fire pit for bonfires
Boat launch with three kayaks on property
Pier and boat dock
Gas grill and picnic tables
Want to explore the area? Visit quaint Cambridge with its great window shopping and foodie restaurants, like The High Spot, Ava’s or Blue Ruin. Take in the harbor views with your crabcake on the deck at Snapper’s. Enjoy the craft of great mixologists at Blue Ruin or wine pairings at Vintage 414. Visit the Harriet Tubman visitor center - just a fifteen minute drive away - for an immersive look into the life of this founding member of the Underground Railroad. Gather a foursome for golf at nearby River Marsh. Bike or kayak through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, less than 10 miles away.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Located on the banks of the Choptank River, 5 minutes from downtown Cambridge.
BEDROOMS:
1.Master Bedroom Suite: King Bed, Desk and Chaise Lounge with newly-built full bath
2. Riverview Room: King Bed with shared bath
3. Great Blue Heron Room: Queen Bed with shared bath
4. Palm Room Suite: Queen Bed with full bath
5. Cedar Room: Queen Bed with shared bath
6. Bunk Room: Three Twin Beds and one Twin-over-Full bunk bed with shared bath
7. Guest House Bedroom Suite: Queen Bed with full bath
MANOR HOUSE INDOOR AMENITIES:
Dining room, living room
Bar and separate game/reading room
Two kitchens, eat-in breakfast area
Wifi and two desks to use as work spaces
Laundry room and mud room
OUTDOORS:
Three-sided screened porch overlooking water, with sofas, chairs and dining table
Large 20’ x 40’ pool
Outdoor pool deck with Adirondack chairs, pool chaise lounges.
Outdoor dining table with umbrellas and outdoor picnic tables.
Gas grill
Private beach
Fire pit for bonfires with chairs
Boat launch with three kayaks
Boat dock and 120-foot pier
Children’s Play Set
Hammock
Farm road and trails for jogging, walking
KITCHEN: Extensive dishware and glassware and serving ware for large groups. Cooking basics, including knives, microwave, blender, spices, drip coffee maker, toaster.
KITCHEN EXTRAS: One-push super-automatic espresso and latte maker; waffle maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, dish soap, complimentary paper products, hair dryers.
PARKING: Driveway can accommodate up to 8 vehicles
