Breath-Taking Family Retreat On The Water!

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8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 24

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Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Upper Fairmount, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore26 min drive
Somers Cove Marina35 min drive
Salisbury University39 min drive
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed and 7 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This scenic view house is perfect for your escape to Upper Fairmount.
Nestled on over 10,000 acres of marshland, our 250+ acre parcel is a nature lovers dream.
This charming fully renovated historic home (built in 1860) offers a welcoming atmosphere for guests, sittings on miles of shoreline, it will remind you of a quieter, simpler way of life, while providing today's modern comforts. Enjoy a private 70' wide beach front, steps from your front door! .

Sunbathe, fish and swim off the end of the dock, or bring your own boat (sand covered boat launch on the property) to explore miles of wildlife refuge waters.

We provide canoes, paddleboards and kayaks, and there are beautiful tributaries off of the river that will allow you to observe the wildlife on the Chesapeake Bay up close!
Herons, eagles, osprey, owls, geese, ducks and loons are commonly spotted. Local fishing or charters from Crisfield for Tangier and Chesapeake bay area available for deep sea fishermen.

The property is very secluded - perfect for family reunions, weddings, corporate retreats, or large group vacations. See the sunrise in the front of the house over the river, and the sun set from the back of the house over the marsh.

Upper and lower decks on both the front and the back of the house allow gatherings for meals, stargazing and bird watching. The large family room/kitchen combination also provide excellent space to linger over coffee in the morning as the sun rises.

Within an hour, you can spot wild ponies on Assateague or visit the beautiful beaches of Chincoteague Island. Salisbury is a 30 minute drive with shopping, restaurants, minor league ball park, Salisbury University, and an exotic wildlife zoo! Picturesque Berlin and Snow Hill and also fun places to visit.

Equipped with all the necessary amenities, you'll feel right at home during your stay. Relax in the cozy living room or enjoy a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. The bedrooms provide a comfortable and peaceful retreat after a day of exploring. Experience what Upper Fairmount has to offer with a stay at our delightful house.

The house configuration is :
* 1st floor: 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 3 living room/sitting areas, kitchen, dining space, 2 screened porches, laundry room,
* 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 decks,
* 3rd floor: 1 large dorm bedroom space with beds for 6. Direct TV + all movie/premium channels available in 6 rooms. The side yard includes 2 flat acres - perfect for kite flying, pick up football games, corn hole (provided), softball, Frisbee, etc.

Property manager

Mary Beth

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Westover

This holiday home is located in Westover. Delmarva Discovery Center and J. Millard Tawes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Great Hope Golf Course and Pocomoke Fair Grounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hytche athletic Center or Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.

Upper Fairmount, MD

What's nearby

University of Maryland Eastern Shore - 26 min drive
Delmarva Discovery Center - 28 min drive
McCready Health Pavilion - 35 min drive
Somers Cove Marina - 35 min drive
Salisbury University - 39 min drive

Getting around

Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
‪Hide Away Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Bozman Wayne Seafood - ‬17 min drive
‪Marshalls Seafood and Farming - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breath-Taking Family Retreat On The Water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breath-Taking Family Retreat On The Water! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breath-Taking Family Retreat On The Water! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breath-Taking Family Retreat On The Water! located?

Situated in Westover, this holiday home is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Great Hope Golf Course and within 16 miles (25 km) of Chesapeake Health Care and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Hytche athletic Center and Coventry Parish Ruins are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

21 Aug 2023

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Beyond Expectations

This property was perfect, it was everything advertised and much much more. Our group has stayed in a lot of rentals but none have been as well stocked, as spacious, or as clean as this property. The property owner is extremely friendly and very helpful, as she helped doing research for large group transportation and of course but local seafood in the area. I highly recommend this property for any large groups looking for their own little slice of paradise on the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

15 Aug 2023

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The perfect stay for our family gathering

Our stay was amazing. The property has all you need. We did go out for dinner, but had the most fun when we stayed at the house and made dinner as a family. Kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and games at night made the stay perfect for us. We made memories that we will never forget! Thank you Sue!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

22 July 2023

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Family week

This property had everything that you need for a great vacation! Only issues we had were with nature... mosquitos and jellyfish...nothing they can do anything about.!!. Everyone had fun catching crab at the end of the dock and having it for dinner! Kitchen is stocked really well and we never ran out of towels for 20 of us!!. Tweens had fun with the paddle boards and kayaking. Excellent place to stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen o.

10 July 2023

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Great house in lovely location!

Our large family (3 generations) had a great week here. The house had everything we needed and so much more! Everything was comfortable and clean; all outdoor and indoor activities provided! Thank you - we had a wonderful time in your beautiful home!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

9 July 2023

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Amazing Home!

Our multi generational family has been vacationing together for almost 25 years in the same place. This year we tried something new and could not have been happier! Sue and Stacy (and Carl) were absolutely amazing as hosts (and caretaker) and the home was everything it was advertised to be and so much more! We had 19 guests ranging from age 1 to over 70 and this house fit all of our needs! The hosts were so accommodating and friendly. The property is so secluded, yet just a short drive into town for groceries, restaurants and winery. The property is HUGE and the bay is incredible. The house has everything you could need, the hosts didn’t miss a thing! My wife owns a house cleaning company and she was impressed with how clean this place was! It’s a shame we can only give this property five stars because it is WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND. We hope to be repeat guests at this property and hope that the farmhouse renovation is complete soon as we are very interested in that as well. THANK YOU SUE, STACY, and of course CARL!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

25 June 2023

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Great house

This house was even better in person than we could have hoped. The bedrooms were very large and comfortable. The whole house is surprisingly quiet. Even with 12 kids running around we slept great. The outside is even better. Caught lots of crabs and fish. Saw lots of birds. Great yard for games. Owners were great also.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene L.

3 June 2023

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Great for large groups

This was our first family get away with 16 people. This house is clean and has everything you need. We stayed for 5 days during Memorial weekend. There’s so much to do on the property. We’ll be back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Oct 2022

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Family of 20 Baycation

Property was amazing! Owners were amazing! Wildlife we experienced right on the property, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Foxes, Deer, Fawn, Crab, fish, and our least favorite a water snake but he was harmless. I would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lan L.

18 Aug 2022

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Family getaway

Our huge family goes to Maryland every year for a getaway and this property is our favorite thus far. First of, Sue is very pleasant to work with. She always answered all of our questions promptly and tried to accommodate us as best as she can. Second, this property is huge with so much to do. We didn’t have to leave at all other than to go get some baits. It accommodate our family of 20 members easily. The whole house is stocked with all the supplies you’ll need. Fishing rods, crab traps, corn hole, kayaks, paddle boards…they got it all. All in all, our family enjoyed our time here and will definitely book again in the future. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

1 Aug 2022

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Best family vacation ever!

8 adults 8 kids...Plenty of room for all. We fished, crabbed, boated, swam, sunned and ate our way thru the week. The kids never asked to go out and were thoroughly entertained with outdoor and indoor activities. Kayaks and paddleboards were available. There was fishing gear, crab pots, sand and water toys, large foam floating mats, corn hole, kites, volleyball, football, firepit. The dock was a big hit. Lounging in the pontoon boat watching the sunset was a favorite post dinner spot. Well appointed kitchen including plenty of spices and condiments. 2 fridges-excellent dishwasher. Large washer-dryer. Huge grill and awesome griddle. Puzzles, games, toys, linens and towels...sandy PRIVATE beach,several screen porches. Outdoor shower-plenty of hoses. We have been renting beach houses for family vacations since 1979 and this was, hands down, our best vacation ever. Dollar store and Dash In convenience store 10 minutes away for bait and milk runs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

23 July 2022

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100% recommend

The house is well stocked and well cared for. Sue was very responsive and communicated well. More than enough space for our group (3 adult couples, 17 yo, 11 yo, two 9 yo, 7 yo, three 4 yo and 2 single adults) The beach was amazing. Just enough space to play in the sand and sit in the chairs. There are buckets of sand toys and more than enough beach and outdoor seating. There were jelly fish around and we had some minor stings but that's life. The shed is STOCKED with equipment for the water, fishing pole, life vests, etc etc Buckets of flip flops and water shoes in all sizes Enough beach towels and bath towels to keep us all comfortable. Kitchen is stocked with everything you could need. We caught 18+ crabs from the dock. Grill and giddle outside kept us fed AC worked well Tons and tons of games and puzzles There's DVDs but not much for younger kids (no Disney films really) No internet but we didn't miss it TVs are satellite and worked fine Spring water cooler available if you don't like the well water Washe/dryer was awesome to wash bathing suits etc Extremely peaceful Isolated in npicturesque nature setting Nearest grocery store is a full 20 min drive so plan accordingly Really bring your bathing suit and a few changes of clothes, grocery shop on your way in, and you're set!!! Would love to return in the future

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice P.

9 July 2022

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An amazing time!

My entire family had an amazing time. The house has plenty of room and is fully stocked. From kids to adults, there was plenty to do with relaxing in the pontoon, kayaking, canoeing , paddle boards, building sand castles to playing ball on the grass, flying kites and s’mores at night. We were sad to see our time end. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

30 June 2022

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Amazing for large family vacations!

Such an amazing property for a large family vacation! Our extended family met here to vacation together. Four families with 7 kids ranging from 1-18 and my 88 year old mother in law ALL had such a great time here. There were about 20 of us in total. My nephew brought his jet ski which was a huge hit. The kids and adult all had a blast! Plenty of kayaks, paddle boards, fishing gear (nets, poles, line, lures and even bait in the freezer), sand toys, life vests in any size you’ll need, fire pit and wood, umbrellas, multiple seating areas with Adirondack chairs, beach chairs, dining chairs. Very easy to spread out for privacy or down time if wanted. The house was stocked with anything you’ll need from first aid items, to laundry soaps, shampoos, kitchen spices and condiments. We brought way too much stuff with us, we didn’t even need a lot of the stuff we brought because the property was so well stocked with everything. And the host was very responsive to questions throughout our stay. It was also very clean! The pictures online do not do this property justice. You’ll want to hit the Food Lion in Princess Ann on your way to the house to stock up on groceries for your stay because it is a bit of a hike. It’s a little far removed from nicer restaurants and we did drive into Salisbury one night for dinner and the drive was very easy and seemed quicker than 40 minutes. We would definitely recommend this rental!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone H.

22 June 2022

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Such a Special Place

We gathered our large group of lifelong friends, 6 kids between the ages of 5 months and 7 years, 8 adults. What a time! The owners were great in deceiving the place and the property is perfect for reunion-style get togethers. So much space, plenty of lawn games, two fridges and a large kitchen. Enough bedrooms that we even had a couple extra, and a few extra beds. Great for kids! And the crab can't be beat. We will definitely book here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

31 May 2022

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Amazing place with a private beach

We spent a long weekend here with our family and grandparents. We fished, kayaked, paddle boarded and just relaxed at this amazing place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

24 May 2022

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Exactly What We Needed

Outstanding property, 5+ stars! House, property and amenities where just what we needed! Family members want to return for our next vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathleen E.

20 Oct 2021

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AMAZING STAY, LOCATION, and HOST

My family and I had the best stay. The location was great. The beach was amazing. There was shade. We loved the lawn for playing games. The sand for castles. The kayaks and canoes were lovely. They have every size life vest. We had minor issues but I contact the owner and it was resolved/attended to immediately. The communication was impeccable. We would definitely love to return if it works out in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

4 Sept 2021

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Great house and property very well equipped with everything you might need in a very secluded area.

Large property well maintained will plenty of room for all sorts of activities. The kids loved the sandy beach and shallow water - great for launching kayaks. We had perfect weather for outdoor activities - unfortunately we were not as well prepared for the black flies which were prevalent this time of year. This is a tidal marsh area so we should have realized that we could encounter flies and brought more bug spray. Otherwise, the house was very roomy, comfortable, and well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kim L.

1 Sept 2021

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Great House

best house we ever stayed... Owner was very prompt in responding to text/call. we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

26 Aug 2021

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Enjoying the Eastern Shore

What a beautiful house. The owners have thought of everything. I have never stayed at a VRBO house that had so many items included. From kids toys, to beach chairs and umbrellas, Kayaks and canoes, to everything you could need in the house. Sue and Stacy have thought of everything and were very prompt when we had a small issue with the AC,/. I would give this property 10 stars if I could

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

7 Aug 2021

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Chesapeake Fun

Fishing, crabbing , swimming and water spots. A lot of outdoor space for games and fire pit on the beach. Very well stocked for everything. Everyone loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Washington DC

2 Aug 2021

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Another Amazing Stay!

This is our 4th year coming back to the house and we just love it here. Amazing place to relax. Has everything you need!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

29 July 2021

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Perfect family retreat

This was a delightful home for our large multi generational family. The house and grounds are spacious and we were able to gather comfortably as a group and find our own space when seeking a quiet moment. There were ample outdoor chairs, games and water equipment to keep everyone engaged. The house and hosts lived up to all expectations.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

25 June 2021

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Our Stay

Your house was perfect for the large gathering of our family (18 people). In the morning we would go to the end of the pier and have coffee and as people wake up more would gather. Every day people would be out in the kayaks and paddleboards, usually several times. Some evenings we would all go out together to watch the sunset. I was especially pleased with the layout of the house. With 18 people, I was a little afraid the house would feel crowded but there are two main sections to the house and 3 porches. This provided plenty of space for people to play different games or have separate conversations. The kitchen was large enough to have several people working together on diner. We added a table to the end of the large kitchen table we could all eat together. It seemed like everything we needed for our vacation was in the house. Originally, we selected house was to be isolated from others due to the virus and it is very secluded. But after having our experience with the house we would choose this house even if there was not a virus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mellisa m., Glenolden Pa

9 June 2021

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Much Needed FAMILY TIME!

I really cannot say enough about Sue & Stacy’s Home! My family and I planned for an exciting getaway, for my niece’s boyfriend to propose to her on the dock! Just days before checking in, we lost our beloved brother, my niece’s father, suddenly! We were not sure what to do, however, after some thought we knew that my brother would want us to Still go... and to go ahead with our original plans... Sue was very gracious & compassionate when I explained our situation, so we all went! I cannot tell you how happy that we were, when we arrived!! First, the pictures do not do justice to this wonderful waterfront paradise! It’s beyond gorgeous, I like to bring everything under the sun with me, “ just in case” but let me tell you, everything you can possibly need, is provided!! Every single room in the house, has a beautiful view! I mean gorgeous, stunning!! The kitchen is stocked!! Absolutely everything you could possibly need, and more! Including TWO refrigerators!! Everywhere you turn, there’s a porch, or deck to sit back on and relax… with the most beautiful views!! There’s, plenty of floats, kayaks, paddle boards etc. to keep you busy throughout the day!! I personally loved putting my chair along the water‘s edge on the private beach… It gave me a great chance to just sit back and take it all in! At night, we had a bonfire on beach while playing some fun games! But, my favorite part of my stay would have to be watching my beautiful niece get engaged on the dock, I could not imagine a more beautiful setting… or, A more peaceful, healing place for my family to be… Just when we needed it the most!! My only problem… Our time went too fast! We did not want to leave!! THANK YOU Sue & Stacy for sharing your little slice of heaven with my family ♥️ We already cannot wait to return, your home is so very special to us! The Murphy & Galvin Families

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021