Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dorchester County

Waterfront with sweeping bay view & private beach

Year-round private beach oasis on Chesapeake Bay! Perfect Fall & Winter Escape. An hour from DC beltway & world away. Recharge & relax to the sound of waves & sailboats. Spacious & fully renovated, with modern features, ample outdoor terraces. Enjoy long walks, nature spotting (bald eagles, rays, dolphins), shark tooth collecting. Kayaks provided! Short drive to Solomons Island, and local amenities: restaurants, bars, store, national parks & vineyards. No parties or events. Only relaxing.

Soul Oasis - home on the Chesapeake Bay

Listen to the waves of the Chesapeake Bay from the trex deck. There are 2 private community beaches in the neighborhood where you can find fossils and sharks teeth. A great place to relax and unwind. You will hear the sounds of all kinds of birds, see lots of very tiny frogs in spring and summer and maybe some deer around the house! You can also expect to see/hear aircraft from Pax River Base fly overhead! Book your stay today and let the magic of the woods and water wash away your cares.

The Little House on the Farm, Water Access

Peaceful, Quaint & located on the Little Blackwater River, & 1.5 miles from the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge & The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park & Museum. A bird watching, kayaking, and bicycling paradise awaits. Perfect for a couples retreat, girls getaway or a solo vacation to relax & unwind. Hunters and Fishermen are welcome also! Route 50 & downtown Cambridge are 10 mins away for local eateries and shopping! This is the perfect location to explore the Eastern Shore!

Blackwater Tiny Cabin on Snakehead Creek

The Solar Powered Tiny Cabin is located on a farmette, making your visit even more memorable! Just a 5 min drive from Blackwater Refuge! It's an affordable and unique way to visit and enjoy all that Cambridge and Blackwater Refuge have to offer! The Tiny Cabin is located steps away from Pitcher Dam Creek, leading to Little Blackwater! Kayaks on site! Bring your fishing rod to catch Snakeheads! 15 minute drive to Route 50, downtown Cambridge, shopping and dining! *BOOKING PARTY MUST BE 21 yrs+

Designer owned Coastal getaway retreat

Enjoy our private, above-garage hideaway apartment with private beach access, fast WiFi, Smart TV, and cozy touches that make you feel at home. You have a private entrance. Come and go as you please! Note: We are a peanut-free and smoke free property. RELAX in our chic, private loft just minutes from Chesapeake beaches and 10 minutes from Solomons Island & Calvert Cliffs. You will have private access to our amazing beach just a 5 minute drive away. Please let us know if you plan to use it!

Sunset Breezes - quiet waterfront retreat

Enjoy well equipped waterfront home styled after historic lighthouses. Relax in the hammock by the water under the pines; Enjoy smores by the fire pit. Wood included. Free use of 4 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, and a 3 person canoe. Yard games include corn hole, croquet, & bocce. Dine on the deck while enjoying beautiful sunsets. Bring your cameras for local wildlife. NEW Fun & Fitness Barn: sauna, golf simulator, free weights, game space and more. Ask about access code and hours.

Waterfront Getaway with Dock

Bicyclist's and outdoorsman's dream! Beautiful rancher on two waterfront acres just 4 miles from Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and Harriet Tubman National Park. 10 minute drive from downtown, the Hyatt, and the Ironman starting point as well. Ironman and Eagleman races actually pass right by! Bright, sunny, and newly renovated, it's a great place to hang your hat after a day of hunting, fishing, bicycling, or triatholon-ing! Or just take a weekend to relax on the water!

Peace Point - Waterfront, Secluded, Home w/hot tub

Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. Very quiet, and secluded waterfront getaway is the perfect spot to relax with nature. House is located approximately 150 feet from the creeks edge providing amazing views. Located on a very quiet and unpopulated creek (no other houses) off the Chesapeake Bay, our home offers a scenic deck with hot tub, waterfront fire pit with seating for up to six people, private floating dock with kayaks to explore the scenic creek.

The Loft at Sailor's Retreat. Waterfront Apartment

Romantic waterfront loft for couples in a charming barn. Relax in a cozy king bed, enjoy a full bath, and cook in a well-equipped country kitchen. Sip wine or coffee on your private balcony overlooking the water, or explore the creek with kayaks and paddleboards. Share the pool (Apr–Oct), lawn games, and game room with one other unit. Perfect for a peaceful getaway to unwind and reconnect. Designed as an adults-only retreat—no children please.

High St. Art Gallery Suite

This boutique suite is adjoined to the future home of High St. Art Gallery. This historic home was built in 1796 and is being lovingly restored by three generations of a family committed to creating beautiful, unique and comfortable spaces that can be a retreat away from home. This suite has all the details and delights that will make your stay enjoyable and we hope you will come again and again.

Blue Crab Cottage: Remote+Nature+Fishing+Views

You’ll be anything but crabby after a relaxing stay in Blue Crab Cottage! This peaceful setting will chase your blues away. With three bedrooms to choose from –it's the perfect family getaway! Wingate Marina is 100 yards away and the house has ample parking for you to bring your own boat! Outdoor lovers enjoy this space to fish, kayak, and explore! Perfect for a remote family getaway in nature.

Cove Point Lighthouse Keeper's House- Side A

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and cared for by the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM), the Cove Point Lighthouse historic site has been lovingly restored and re-purposed so that it can be enjoyed by all. The active lighthouse and keeper's home sit on a seven-acre point of land in one of the narrowest points of the Chesapeake Bay.