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Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River

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Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River

This contemporary waterfront home, located on the Patuxent River, near the entrance to the Solomons Island Harbor, is bustling with activity on the land, water and in the air. From the sail, power and workboats going in and out of the harbor into the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, to the sights and occasional sounds of aircraft from NAS Patuxent River, your cares will simply melt away. In addition, the wildlife including all kinds of birds (osprey, eagles, ducks, geese, herons etc.), deer, foxes and many more provide plenty of enjoyment and photo opportunities. Fish and crab from the bulkhead or just sit and enjoy.
This 3-bedroom, two story, modified A-Frame with an all-glass front will provide plenty of opportunities to rest and enjoy it all. The open plan format kitchen, dining and living room and walkout deck give you spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset. There is one adult bedroom (1 queen) and one bedroom (2 twin beds) for the kids to enjoy on the first floor and a an en-suite bedroom (1 queen) on the second floor.

Property manager

Pete Worch

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Sm dogs only (2 @ 25 lbs). Fee ($75)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Proximity to the water! Pond not accessible

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Wildlife Retreat Patuxent River House Lusby
Waterfront Wildlife Retreat Patuxent River House
Waterfront Wildlife Retreat Patuxent River Lusby
Waterfront Wildlife Retreat Patuxent River
Waterfront Wildlife Retreat P
Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River Lusby

About the neighborhood

Map
Lusby, MD

What's nearby

  • Calvert Cliffs State Park - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Drum Point Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Cove Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Patuxent River Naval Air Station - 24 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bucket Sportsbar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Teariffic - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mission BBQ - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Drum Point Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Seahorse Beach and Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and Cove Point Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Waterfront Wildlife Retreat on the Patuxent River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauri U.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

Clean and nice location. Worked perfectly for our visit to the area to spend time with our daughter, son-in-law, and two perfect grandsons. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Great Stay

Property is better in person… Pete was a great host, no issues with check in.. House was spotless, well stocked and ready for us.. Everything is there for you to have a great time… Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Loved the Location!

We had a wonderful stay and loved the location. A highlight was catching 2 crabs the last day and eating them for breakfast. Thanks for providing everything that we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Peaceful refuge

Wonderful stay in a well appointed home. Osprey watching on the deck while sipping coffee with no bugs was the best. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect visit

Absolutely loved staying here! Property was exactly as advertised, well stocked and excellent wildlife watching opportunities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

Amazing Stay

This property was amazing. Everything was clean and stocked with anything you could need. The view is amazing, Couldn't have asked for a better place. Very comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck and relaxing as the boats came by, watching the birds, fishing and crabbing from the front. Just an amazing stay. Close to everything we came to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed C.

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

Base camp for hunting trip

It was a very nice place. Great location and very clean. Wonder views of the Bay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

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

Best stay in Maryland!

This property is beautiful. If you want to crab it’s the bomb. If you don’t crab and just want to sit and look at a gorgeous view this is also the place. The host thought of everything. Super comfortable rooms and beds… great atmosphere….easy to get to. Amenities close by. House is packed with everything for kids and adults alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful home and property! The house was wonderful, clean, and comfortable. My wife, 9-year- old son, and I had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We had some luck fishing as well, mostly Spot, but my son caught a Flounder on his first cast, riding the bottom. Highly recommend to families looking to relax and enjoy the river/bay. Thanks, Pete!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otto W.

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

20 out of 5 ⭐️ s

Over all the property and property owner make this place a second home from myself and my crew. Pete is a gentlemen and an amazing host. He literally knew my team and I come every year and when I had the dates a week off he corrected it while we were Enroute to the event! I can’t say enough great things about tis property!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

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

Fantastic stay on the water!

Thank you, Pete, for a great vacation. The place is truly amazing and has everything you need: nice and clean house with it's sole and a fully stacked kitchen, great views on the water with different boats coming in and out, nice and spacious front lawn on the bank where we spent hours playing games, fishing, crabbing, and just relaxing in comfy chairs. Not for swimming though... Special thanks to Pete for his hospitality, prompt communication, answering all the questions and providing clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Relaxing

Great house and location. Clean, well stocked, comfotable. Better than the pictures. Safe and Perfect for my little dog, 2year old grandson, my daughter and me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Perfect DC getaway

My family and I were so impressed by this perfect home on the water. By far the best VRBO experience we have encountered. We were so impressed by all this house had to offer during our stay. Easy 10 out of 10 stars. Thank you Pete!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PJ J., Bethesda, USA

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

Amazing, calming views

We stayed here for 4 days. The place was as lovely as the pictures. Decor was tasteful. The host was very responsive before our stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

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

Great house, clean, kitchen spices and cookware great, lovely house big enough for a family.

Great location and view of river /naval base. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back! Pete a great host, house accommodations were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Relaxing With Great Views

Our family had a awesome time staying here. Having the convenience of many stores close by was also nice. Pete was great with his communication and information that was left in the house. We even got to see a ground hog climbing up the tree outside. That was definitely a first for us. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Perfect Getaway!

We love this place! This was our second time renting from Pete. He is listed as a VRBO Premier Host, defined as " Consistently provides great experiences for guests! " That is absolutely true, Pete goes out of his way to make sure that you have everything you need for a relaxing stay. ( Wine and chocolates too! )The house is beautiful , comfortable and clean with fabulous water views and is truly a wildlife retreat as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Beautiful home with a beautiful view!

Absolutely wonderful home in a really beautiful area. The home has everything you need to feel like it’s your own home away from home! We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline F.

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

Lovely relaxing weekend

We stayed with four adults and two kids and the house worked well for the group. The kitchen really is stocked with pretty much any and all equipment you can imagine as well as a great collection of herbs and spices. We had no problem cooking up a great Easter meal. There's plenty to watch on the water going by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Another Fantastic Stay

This is our second time staying at Pete's property. We spent a lot of time fishing, crabbing, and watching boats go by. Cages were already baited when we arrived, and we got 4-6 crabs per day during our stay. House had ample supplies of everything we needed to cook family meals throughout the week. Plenty of grocery stores and eateries within a 10 min drive. House was very clean and perfect as a quiet and relaxing place to spend some time with family. Great communication from host - made check in and check out very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Best Kick back spot ever

Always a phenomenal time, owners are super great down-to-earth people, just a place to relax enjoy crabbing, fishing, birdwatching, watching the roaring Jets go by from the naval airbase. Just super phenomenal. Literally 4,5 summers Consecutively. LOL Oh take a bike ride w/the Provided bikes ONSITE. A must do!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Grandfather

We stayed with out children and grand children. We fished, checked crab pots, and jumped over to Solomons to dine. We had everything we needed for a nice stay! The view is spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coleby M., Ohio

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

Waterfront Getaway

The house and the location are great, but it’s Pete’s attention to detail that makes this property truly special. The house is equipped with everything you need to enjoy quiet, relaxing vacation: linens, toiletries, cookware, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, fishing gear, bikes, and big beautiful Maryland blue crabs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

DC tour and the new Nama-Ko Japanese Restaurant

We wanted to visit DC, but not stay there. This place was perfect, an hour to hour and a half away. Great home on a beautiful river. I cant think of anything that the owner missed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Bright and Beautiful Pax Home

We would give six stars if we could. The house was in the perfect location for everything. We saw tons of wildlife, got in some fishing & tanning. The owner, Peter, thought of everything (including Wine & chocolate)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023