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9.4

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Onancock, VA

Hang Glide Virginia9 min drive
North Street Market9 min drive
SouthEast Expeditions9 min drive
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)73 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful 19th (?) century manor-type house that sits on a tidal creek with wonderful views and spectacularly landscaped...

Rick W.

Jul 12, 2022

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Sycamore Bend - Quiet Historic Waterfront Home

Large colonial home on a working farm with authentic furnishings and decor, sleeps 10. There are five bedrooms and two baths on the second floor. First floor bedroom suite has separate entrance. Large formal dining room easily seats 10. Formal living room with working fireplace is perfect for quiet reading or intimate social gatherings. Comfortable but elegant family room opens to large 3-season porch overlooking Finney's Creek, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Spacious grounds provide ample parking and access to water via dock. A canoe is available for guests. Expansive lawn offers plenty of room for croquet and bocci ball. There are 100 acres of farmland to explore as well. The bayside historic hamlet of Onancock, where there are numerous restaurants, quaint shops, a colonial museum and art galleries, is minutes away. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore are an hour's drive. Two nearby wineries are open for tastings and are a quick drive or take the kayak winery tour from Onancock.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do have fragile items/antiques in some rooms.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Onancock

Located in Onancock, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bloxom Winery and Holly Grove Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Street Market and SouthEast Expeditions. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Onancock, VA

What's nearby

Hang Glide Virginia - 9 min drive
Red Queen Gallery - 9 min drive
North Street Market - 9 min drive
North Street Playhouse - 9 min drive
SouthEast Expeditions - 9 min drive

Getting around

Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
‪Scoops Ice Cream Shop - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sycamore Bend - Quiet Historic Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sycamore Bend - Quiet Historic Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sycamore Bend - Quiet Historic Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sycamore Bend - Quiet Historic Waterfront Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hang Glide Virginia, Red Queen Gallery and North Street Market. North Street Playhouse and SouthEast Expeditions are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dan K.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend

Stayed 4 days for a wedding nearby. Beds were on the small side but house and grounds were wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house in an incredibly scenic location

Beautiful 19th (?) century manor-type house that sits on a tidal creek with wonderful views and spectacularly landscaped grounds. Inside is very warm, inviting and comfortable. Downsides are are a smallish kitchen, terrible wifi (which the owner acknowledges in the description and is looking to fix) and at least one lumpy bed. The 6th BR doesn't work well since it is hot and doesn't have direct access to a bathroom. Those drawbacks are way overshadowed by the character of the place. I've rented this place 4 or 5 times and will do so again. It's wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in Onacock

A group of friends rented this property for the weekend to ride Le Tour de Shore bike ride which started in Onacock. The screened in back porch was awesome. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook in. Plenty of rooms for the six of us. Lovely setting. No issues with check -in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., Rio Rancho

23 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old coastal Virginia at its best

Sycamore Bend is a beautiful and historic property overlooking an inlet off of the Chesapeake Bay. The house is extremely comfortable and spacious, and every room contains interesting historical objects and fine antique furniture. Cellular service is a bit iffy, but that is part of its charm and very relaxing atmosphere - fewer phone calls! The owner was a pleasure to work with, and we hope to stay there again someday.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

C B.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eastern Shore

Beautiful property & lovely home

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, amazing sunsets!

Spent a long weekend at Sycamore Bend with extended family, it was perfect! Had everything we needed for a fun & relaxing time. The decor & furnishings were gorgeous! Communication with host was always easy, check-in was a breeze. Loved that there was a land-line phone as cell service in the area was almost non-existent. Plenty of room to gather as a family, or to find a quiet space to read. Thanks for allowing our family to enjoy your gorgeous home, look forward to returning! ~Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

james n.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very large home with great history and renovations

Very large home with great history and renovations. Easy check in. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

27 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eastern Shore Family Home

This home was truly remarkable. More than enough space with a fully kitted kitchen, we could not have been happier with our choice. Please know that ESVA is rural with spotty internet service. The house has WiFi comparable to what it is like as a true resident of the area but having numerous devices all trying to do something at the same time may not work.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coronavirus Get Away

We enjoyed a week at this property. It is very historic and is decorated with very old and interesting furnishings. The beds were very comfortable and the sun room was very nice to eat our meals and take in the view of the water. Our only complaint would be that the internet was not very dependable and the tv was very small and not positioned for many people to watch. The property is beautiful though and we enjoyed sitting outside under the canopy of trees.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David G., Virginia

4 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Everything went wonderfully well! Working with the owners was smooth, they were helpful at every turn, and the accommodations were exactly as advertised. We had a great time and would recommend Sycamore Bend to others. Kayaking, fishing from the dock, and beautiful sunsets were among our highlights. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Chesapeake, VA

11 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A step back in time

The history and setting of this property is amazing. You are truly transported back in time in the rooms that are period correct to the early 19th century.

4/10 Poor

Susanne H.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Honest Review - the good and the bad

We were a family of 8 (6 young adults and 2 parents) staying at the property for 4 days. Biggest drawback was there was minimal cell / internet service - 1 bar. We had to make calls/texts from the yard to even connect. If you need wifi connectivity for computers etc, it's not going to happen as 2 of us found out who had jobs we needed to check in on. The furniture and kitchen utensils are dated and the kitchen is very small for food prep. When we arrived the house was extremely musty that we had to open windows to air out. There's central a/c downstairs and ac window units in the bedrooms upstairs but these were not turned on before our arrival which would have helped w/the mustiness given it was the end of July when we were there. There was plenty of room for 8 of us and 3 full baths and one 1/2 bath so no delays showering etc. The grounds outside were lovely, beautifully landscaped. There's a dock if you have kayaks or canoes. It's quiet and plenty of yard for outdoor games and playing - bug spray is recommended for the evenings. We were 30 minutes south of Chincoteague beach which was an easy drive and 40 minutes north of Cape Charles. There was a Giant Grocery Store and Walmart 10 minutes away but not any night life to speak of if you're interested in that. The owner, Mary, was very responsive to any emails and great to work with and I recieved my deposit back within 10 days.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

The house was awesome and perfectly situated for our family get-together. We came from north and south to experience a different kind of beach trip for our water and outdoor loving family. We loved the quiet, beautifully manicured property and spent many hours enjoying fishing, crabbing, and digging up oysters from the dock and the water. Our youngest was only 7 months and he loved playing with the trees and wiggling his toes in the grass. We ate most meals on the beautiful screened porch. The history of the home was fascinating and was a treat to have access to all the old books. Our 8 year old and even our teenager loved the cool room with games and toys. They referred to it as "The Mary Poppins Room". Electronics were all but forgotten. It was a refreshing and relaxing haven that allowed all of us to recharge and reconnect. Thanks for facilitating happy memories with precious family. Will hopefully be back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Marcellia L.

16 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Timeless memories

Just loved the historical feel of every space. We are from an area just out side of Valley Forge PA. My family lived in a stone farm house. 1700- 1800. The size was perfect for all of us, felt like home, and having the water right in the back yard was most relaxing. We all enjoyed the sounds of nature, the smell of the magnolias,and the peacefulness. We just loved it, sitting and telling stories remembering times shared, games played. We had a wedding at a local winery, the wine was wonderful!!! Yeah Chatham. Some of us had dinner at a local restaurant in town, and the crab cake dinner was delicious. Love, love, loved it. My family went home rested and happy, smiling at the pass and enjoyed making new memories, wonderful. Thank You Sycamore Bend.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Wilmington

2 Jan 2019

Nice historic home

There were three of us who stayed at Sycamore Bend. We were just there for a quick overnight stay. The house is a wonderful waterfront historic home located just minutes from Onancock. When I had questions, the owner was quick to respond. The home was tidy and ready for our arrival. We arrived after dark and locating the front door key was a bit of a challenge but we eventually figured it out. If you have a large group, this is the house for you.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat B., Kill Devil Hills, NC

29 Oct 2018

Great historic house

We were a group of 10 staying at the house for a cycling event. It was comfortable and spacious, and beautiful. We were fascinated by the historic books and photo albums. It was a truly special experience. We had a few minor hiccups, but that just happens some times. The host was extremely quick and helpful in her responses. We would absolutely rent again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rick W., Baltimore

22 June 2018

Fantastic house in a wonderful location

Our group of 8 sea kayakers have used Sycamore Bend twice and have enjoyed it both times. We like it (in part) due to it's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the quaint town of Onancock. The history of the house is fascinating and there are a lot of historical photos and other items spread throughout the various rooms. The bedrooms and living areas are more than adequate and the overall feeling is one of warmth. The waterfront location is fantastic. The owner has been very responsive to the few problems we've had. The only drawbacks are a somewhat smallish cooking/food prep area, and the presence of some of the owner's items in the refrigerator and the drawers in the master BR. We will be using this fascinating house in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul C.

12 Nov 2016

lovely

lovely home & property, just what we needed for our short stay to attend my brother's wedding. my 4-1/2 year old granddaughter now refers to your play room as hers at the "holiday house". I do suggest the TV be made functional. thank you & maybe we shall see you again.