Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach | House in Betterton

9.8 (46 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Betterton House | Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

5 Bedroom House in Betterton

Stunning view overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, and a quick 5 minute stroll to scenic Betterton Beach! This historic waterfront home offers everything you need for a relaxing vacation or family reunion.
Sit on the expansive porch with a cup of coffee and wait for eagle and osprey sightings, or just watch the ever-changing play of light and clouds as ships make their way up the Bay.
Cook meals in the fully appointed kitchen and enjoy family time in the adjacent dining room. Start a ballgame, set up a wading pool, or have a BBQ in the spacious backyard. The house can easily accommodate up to 9 adults and is equipped with fiber-optic wireless internet.
With this lovely old house on Bayside Boulevard as your home base, you'll be at the heart of Betterton, the "Jewel of the Chesapeake." Swim and sun at the beach, with its new bathhouse and outdoor shower. Take the kayak into the water, or take the kids up Main Street to enjoy the recently installed playground, with a splash pad.
Nearby towns of Chestertown, Galena, and Rock Hall offer great dining options, coffee shops, antique shopping, art galleries, and coastal culture. From Rock Hall you can charter a fishing boat, explore the Bay by sailboat, or pick up some steamed crabs to bring back and tuck into!
In the early 1900’s Buena Vista was a boarding house, where passengers who arrived on the ferry from Baltimore could stay while they vacationed in Betterton. She’s an old and creaky girl - over 100 years old, after all - but she's still gracious and comfortable, and ready to welcome you home!
NOTE: Buena Vista is a work in progress. We've updated the electrical system, and installed new AC/heat pumps upstairs and down, as well as a new washer and dryer. Carpeting has been replaced on the stairs and upstairs foyer and hall. In May '22 we remodeled the upstairs bathroom, adding a shower. We also added a half-bath to the Captain's Room. May '23 we stripped wallpaper and freshly painted two more bedrooms upstairs as well as the stairwell and upstairs hall. April '24 we installed a new refrigerator and dishwasher.
There is still old wallpaper in most rooms downstairs, and in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Much of it will eventually come down, but all living areas and bedrooms are comfortable and ready for you to enjoy.
Buena Vista is a grand old home and will provide you with plenty of room, quick and easy access to the beach, and of course that incomparable view!

Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View Sleeps 9 Close to the Beach is located in Betterton. Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View Sleeps 9 Close to the Beach provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View Sleeps 9 Close to the Beach has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Betterton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Betterton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library
General
  • English
  • Spanish
  • On the river
  • Near the bay
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: please note that our house overlooks the bay.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets note from host: owners must give prior approval. may allow 2 dogs. pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Paige J.
Sep 2, 2025 01:27:59 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Beautiful, clean, quirky spot. We loved relaxing on the porch overlooking the water. Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again.
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