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Waterfront Paradise on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Paradise on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay

This breathtaking property, located on 12 acres, is perfect for a vacation rental, weekend getaway, wedding venue, event venue, and so much more. Newly renovated and appointed waterfront home boasts stunning waterfront views and sunsets overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. An open layout includes the living room and flowing kitchen with a sunroom and wrap around porch, extending the living space to an entertainers delight or the ultimate place to unwind. A warming fireplace is the heart of the home, centered in the middle of the house, creating a fabulous gathering area for all to enjoy.

Please refrain from moving the furniture. If you do, kindly return it to its original position. Thank you!

Main floor contains 3 bedrooms, including master suite with sliding door accessing deck with bay view, and 2 bathrooms with walk in showers.
Pool with large patio and pool house with screened in area, half bath, refrigerator, and counters for entertaining.
Basement with separate entrance is complete with 3 bedrooms, full kitchen and bathroom, laundry and pool table.
Bayfront patio complete with fire pit for roasting marshmallows/smores and enjoying the sunsets.
Some of our guests favorite past times here are eating locally caught steamed crabs, taking walks along the beach, collecting sea glass, swimming in the bay, relaxing and watching the regattas pass by in front of a captivating sunset.
The town of Rock Hall, known as the “Pearl of the Chesapeake” made the magazines “Southern Livings” Best South Small Towns list. This historic waterman’s town established in 1706 is an exceptional place to experience the bay for crabbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching and boating.
This private waterfront getaway on the Eastern Shore is only 3 miles away from town where you can stroll down Main Street, explore the unique shops, go on a self-guided waterman’s tour, enjoy the live entertainment, check out the Farmers and Artisans Market at Rock Hall Village in the center of town or bike to Eastern Neck Island, and an amazing National Park to where the bald eagles resides.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Rock Hall Harbor. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool. The vacation home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • 5 minutes by car from Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge and 6 minutes from The Mainstay
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gunner Roe

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4600 sq ft (427 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Must be booked separately, contact owner for rates
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Waterfront Paradise on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking Views
What an amazing place... the sunsets, the house, the pool, the amenities... absolutely everything was perfect! The owner was super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Reunion!
Gunner's Rock Hall property was perfect for our group of 10 adults and kids from 2 - 12. The property itself was huge and well manicured with amazing views and lots of room for the kids to run and adults to enjoy many gathering areas from the firepit area (where we enjoyed cocktails each evening for sunset) to the lawn for cornhole, to the pool and amazing pool house where we spent an afternoon picking crabs and dipping in the pool. Inside, the house having two level with distinct living areas allowed the older folks to sleep upstairs and the younger families with kids to have the lower level to themselves, which was great. The home is beautifully decorated and clean. The bathrooms and kitchen were standouts! The kitchen was the most well equipped VRBO kitchen I've ever experienced. Thanks Gunner, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Washington, District of Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family vacation!
This was our second stay and we cannot say enough about this property. It's amazing in every way. The kids love the pool, the grandparents love the comfy chairs and endless views, the parents love the dual kitchens and everyone loves the beach. She may be a tiny spit of sand, but she still provides a ton of sea glass!! Gunner is awesome as well. I give the Lighthouse at Ellendale all the stars!!! We'll be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and great pool
My extended family (8 adults and 3 kids under 5) all stayed here over July 4th weekend and had a blast. The pool was exactly what we needed and the pool house outside was perfect, with comfy chairs, a bathroom, and fridge. There was more than enough space for everyone to spread out and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eastern shore
House was absolutely perfect for our group. Check in was really easy and homeowner was quick to respond to anything we needed or had questions about. Wonderful time spent there and we plan to do so agsin in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Ellendale
Beautiful and spacious home with a magnificent view. Kids loved the pool, adults loved the screen porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property for R&R, responsive host
We are a group of 3 families with young children who had a fantastic stay for a long weekend together! The pool was amazing (and fully fenced for peace of mind), the house was very well appointed with all the kitchen gear and tons of pool toys and lawn games. We had one small hiccup with the HVAC system and the host was extremely prompt with getting someone out to fix it right away. We loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with Family and Friends
This house was more than we expected, way above our expectations! Perfect getaway for a peaceful (AND fun) family vacation. The house comfortably accommodated our family of 14, including 4 children. The house, pool and view were so beautiful, with amazing sunsets every night. Gunner, the owner, was very welcoming, communicative, and helpful with any questions we had. The place was spotless upon arrival, thanks to Gunner's cleaning team. The house was well stocked with spices, kitchenware (pots, pans, utensils, plates, cups, coffeemaker, etc.). We brought our own groceries and did not have to, nor want to, leave the premises for the days we were there. Even the kids said they wished that we didn’t ever have to leave because it was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J., West Chester, pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
View is stunning and property is beautifully updated, well stocked and clean. We had 3 families with kids staying the week and it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - perfect for a family reunion
The layout of the property was excellent - a screened in porch overlooked the pool and a view to the Chesapeake. The pool provided hours of sunbathing and games. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Worked well for group ages 21 to 82.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation July27, 2023
Our family stay was wonderful, the house was spacious and the property was beautiful, incredible views of the bay. A bald eagle flew over several times while we were in the pool. Gunner was amazing and very hospitable. We highly recommend this place and plan on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Return Trip
My family and I returned to this glorious vacation home for a second time. We loved it so much the first time we couldn't resist, and we were not disappointed. The pictures are not deceiving. The home is well-designed, fully equipped, spacious, and comfortable. We hope to return for a third stay someday. Our thanks to Gunner for making it available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LARYN C., Bloomington

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation
Our family had a great time, we enjoyed the pool & ample space for cooking, puzzles, relaxing & resting. The Osprey Inn was a great dinner spot, groceries were affordable & within a quick run. We saw bald eagles every day & enjoyed beautiful sunsets over the Chesapeake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Happy Place
This is our second family vacation here and we were once again reminded why we love it! This is our family's happy place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The house was amazing! Loved every aspect of this space and the layout of the house worked fantastically for our family of 10. Ellendale had everything you needed and so relaxing. The pool house was a bonus and worked perfectly for our needs. Gunner was extremely responsive and gave us several suggestions for restaurants in town along with things to check out, and every one of them was great! We would definitely stay here again and can’t wait to book another family vacation here soon! Would love to see a book written about the history of the farm, the stories Gunner told us were so interesting and just added to the charm!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana G., Bethesda, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property for a big group!
Enjoyed this beautiful home with an amazing view - perfect for a big group. Everything was in great condition. Owner was responsive and easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
90th Birthday Weekend
House was very well stocked with the supplies, such as spices, paper towels, foil, soap, trash bags, Tupperware, utensils, pots and pans. We had group of 7 and had ample pots to easily cook all meals. Layout of rooms was excellent to maximize the fantastic view. Location was great for easy safe bike ride to Wildlife reserve. Over 10 miles round trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Getaway
Beautiful home on beautiful property. Everything was in great shape and furniture was very comfortable. Didn’t have use of the pool due to the time of year we stayed, but the set-up, including pool house with bathroom, looked very nice. Home was well equipped (e.g., lots of kitchen supplies, towels, bedding, etc.) and owner was extremely responsive to questions. In spite of bad weather, we had a great vacation, and it was largely due to how nice this home was and the beautiful bay view. Only two very minor negatives to speak of. We had trouble using the keyless lock code for the front door (this may have been user error) and the Wi-Fi network seemed to be weak (although we were still able to connect and view stuff on the smart TVs using our own accounts for Apple TV and the like…just slow setting it up), but these were very minor inconveniences, and did not detract from our vacation. Overall, this was a 5 star place and that’s how I rated it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryant T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view!!!!!!
We had a great time at this property. The view of the bay was spectacular. House was clean and spacious. Fits 12 people comfortably. Gunner was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

luisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must Return
It is like Gunner went to vacation in the home and knew he wanted to experience a home with every necessity being covered. Then he went back and added the above and beyond measures. The window coverings are high end, the sheets and towels were thick and lush, the sheets are extremely high count. The furniture, comfortable and classy. The kitchen is well stocked. This house is over and above anything we imagined and believe me, we are very well traveled . The pool house and pool were the whipcream on sundae. The final cherry on top was God providing beautiful scenery and a view of the bay and AMAZING sunsets. Gunner rocked it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last Summer Hurrah
This is a lovely property. The views are beautiful. The pool is very clean. Our bed was comfortable and the showers were great! The kitchen has everything you need along with plenty of paper towels, trash bags, and toilet paper. Gunner was very responsive to all communication. The only thing I would suggest is the addition of some umbrellas and cushions on the chairs around the pool since it gets very hot. Overall, a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was our second time staying here and, again, it really makes for a perfect vacation spot. The location and view are so peaceful. We always see lots of osprey, herons and eagles flying by. The house is so spacious, well-maintained, and fully stocked. Plenty of space to gather as a large group or find your own space. We love the pool (with a view and it’s own pool house and bathroom), the sunroom and the fire pit by the water. Gunner is incredibly easy to get a hold of and helpful. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D., Richboro, PA , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Had a wonderful time at the Lighthouse at Ellendale. The home is beautiful and comfortable and had everything we could need, including an abundance of towels and beach towels, which were very appreciated since we spent most of our long weekend in the pool. Self check in was super easy and Gunner was very responsive and quick to answer any questions. The most spectacular thing about the property was the beautiful views of the bay that are available from nearly every room in the house. I just left yesterday and sooo miss it already. I’m already planning coming back soon! See you next time Lighthouse at Ellendale Farm ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kerry N.

Overall ok
House was ok, property is very pretty, but is not all that private. House had a lot of what you needed, but not much extra. Owner charged us an extra cleaning fee for things that were not our fault, such as a torn screen which got worse as we stayed there, but already had large holes upon arrival and is virtually impossible not to make larger, the dumpster over flowing, even though his trash guy didn’t pick up the trash before we arrived. Also, there was a major hornet problem under the screened in deck, we had 6 people in the house get stung. Overall we had a nice stay and the views from the house were stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi generation vacation
We really enjoyed our stay and the accommodations were perfect. The property has two fantastic living spaces allowing for separation yet togetherness! The spaciousness allowed for grandparents, parents and grandchildren to have a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022