Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dorchester County

Madison Nature Getaway

We're on 106 acres minutes away from Cambridge, Blackwater NWR, Harriet Tubman URR State Park and two public boat ramps for access to Chesapeake Bay. Hike our trails and enjoy bird watching, wildlife photography and fishing on our award winning tree farm and relax by our pond. Bring your bikes, binoculars and kayaks and enjoy the surrounding area. We have a gas grill and a screened pavilion for our guests for parties and meals. FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER NWR MEMBERS & MILITARY RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT.

Kitchen · Family · Wifi

Nature's Rest in Church Creek

Nature's Rest is located just minutes from Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, The Harriet Tubman Museum, Blackwater Adventures! Boat ramps are close by for easy access to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for enjoying Maryland's Eastern Shore. We have plenty of parking, so bring your boat, bikes, and binoculars. Just mins from downtown Cambridge for dining & shopping. Discover the many quaint towns the area has to offer, come for a night, or stay as long as you'd like, look forward to meeting you.

Indoor spaces · Family · Laundry

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · Cleanliness

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!

Indoor spaces · Family · Sleep quality

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+

Kitchen · Family · EV charging

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!

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Cleanliness

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.

Family · Kitchen · Bathroom

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!

Kitchen · Family · Nearby

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · Amenities

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · Condition

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.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Biking

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.

Kitchen · Family · Hiking