A garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling, boating, and kayaking at this condo. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE
This condo is situated in the quiet town of Betterton and located just steps away from the largest and most beautiful beach on the Northern Chesapeake Bay. The condo has a large deck accessible from two nine foot sliding glass doors from both the family room and master bedroom. Enjoy true indoor/outdoor living with meals or drinks on the deck while watching the spectacular sunset over the water.
This nicely furnished and well appointed 2 bedroom 2 full bathroom condo has everything your dream vacation needs minus the hustle and bustle. Relax on the spacious deck and bbq while enjoying the water view looking North towards Turkey Point and Havre DeGrace. Enjoy a family day on the beach and feel free to use our beach chairs, rafts, and sand toys. Betterton is located just far enough North in the Bay to have a salinity low enough to keep the Jellyfish away. The beach has a lifeguard during the summer months.
Betterton is a quaint little town on the Chesapeake Bay located at the mouth of the Sassafrass River. It is the perfect destination for your family getaway where you can relax in tranquility far away from the crowds and traffic. Stroll down to the beach to catch the sunset or fish from the pier for the easy to catch giant blue cats and the occasional striper. You can even try crabbing from the dock (July 15th to November 1st). If you have a boat you may dock on the town pier for up to 72 hours or use the town boat launch. Boat trailers may be stored at Turners Creek Launch about 5 miles away. You will need a 3 day permit ($30) or a yearly permit that may be purchased at "Mollys" just up the road or ahead of time with a mail in form. https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/paddling/launch-ramps
Families are welcome! We have a portable crib, booster seat and kiddie dishes. In town there are two parks each with a playground within walking distance for the kids. The park at the top of the hill has tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts and a baseball field with public restrooms. There is an electric car charging station 2 blocks away.
Highly rated Marzellas, the local pizza shop delivers directly to the beach and has excellent pizza, cheese steaks, and subs with great tasting rolls and chopped steak imported all the way from "Philly"!
Historic Chestertown is only 20 minutes away through beautiful farm country. Enjoy shopping, walk along the Chester River boardwalk, coffee in the town square, or dine at one of its fine restaurants. On weekends there are free concerts and on Saturday morning there is a "not to be missed" farmers market.
Rock Hall is 30 minutes away and has a quaint main street with art vendors in the summertime, an ice cream shop, restaurants on the water and Crab Houses with a view. There are also fishing charters if you are looking to catch the big one.
Visit Hopkins Game Farm for a private hunt or for sporting clays. Lockbriar Farms has homemade ice cream, farm animals and old tractors for the kids to play on and a pumpkin patch in the fall. Crow Winery is just 15 minutes down the road. Visit the Sassafras Park for hiking and river views (5 miles away).
Historic Chesapeake City with shopping and restaurants is 30 minutes away with a nice drive crossing the drawbridge on the Sassafras river and the Bohemia River.
KITCHEN The kitchen is well-stocked with all of the items you will need to prepare your meals. There is a 12 cup coffee maker as well as a Keurig if you prefer. Sharp knives, non stick pans, big pasta pot and crab pot and electric tea kettle round out the kitchen. There is an electric grill on the deck (gas grills are not permitted). Plan to stock up on groceries and supplies before getting to town, the nearest full service groceries are 20 minutes away. You can find gas, and essentials at Molly's just 6 miles up the road.
MAIN BR The MBR has an ensuite bathroom and a sliding glass door to the deck with a water view. There is a queen bed and a roll-top desk if working remotely is part of the plan. The TV is 47 inches and has a ROKU adapter as well as a 6ft HDMI cord.
2ND BR The second bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk bed.. Access to the full bathroom with a tub/shower is located in the hallway. There is a folding double mattress that may be used for extra sleeping space if needed. Sheets and mattress are stored in the closet alongside the portable crib. The TV is a ROKU.
FAMILY ROOM The family room overlooks the 9ft slider and the water view. It has a couch and a love seat with a 50" ROKU TV that will allow you to access your streaming services. It is attached to a 6ft HDMI cord. So if you can watch it on your laptop you can watch it on the big screen. Of course there is high speed internet with excellent connectivity in the whole condo including the deck. There are puzzles and games for family game nights.
DECK The spacious deck has views of the water. There is a large table with seating for up to 6 people, two Adirondack chairs, and an electric grill.
BASEMENT- The basement has a separate entrance located right by the front door. The basement has a 7ft pool table for your family game night entertainment! There is also a full size washer and dryer, storage for all of the beach toys including chairs, umbrella, and inflatable rafts. There is enough space to store your bikes for exploring the beautiful country roads.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced private pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Kayak
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please remove shoes when indoors.
Please respect our neighbors and observe quiet time after 10pm (quiet on the back deck after 9pm).
No smoking on the premises (includes back deck and front porch). No candles or open flames on the condo premises.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Frequently asked questions
Does BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is BEACH WITHOUT THE BUSTLE located?
This family-friendly Betterton condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Betterton Beach and Betterton Historic District. Betterton Community Park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.
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We had an amazing experience staying at this property! The condo was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The location was perfect, and everything we needed was readily available. The host is very responsive!
Lovely stay at this Betterton Beach property.
The convenience of having so many essentials at your finger tips helped make this a great stay. Providing towels, sheets, soap, paper products, spices, coffee and condiments along with beach gear is a great touch. The property has a lovely view of the bay. The location was convenient with easy access to the beach. Enjoyed staying at this comfortable home, found the decor intriguing. Owners were very responsive.
We stayed at Steve & Jeanie’s condo for part of the week in July and it was excellent. The communication from them was great and everything in the condo was spelled out and labeled. They provided cutlery, plates, cookware, cleaning supplies, basic toiletries, etc. It was a very well appointed property!
The town of Betterton consists mainly of the beachfront and the condo was very close by. We used some of the many beach toys they provided and everyone had a great time at the beach. The pool is also easy to get to but is a little bit of a walk. We ordered pizza and steaks from the pizza place and all was very good.
Overall a great property in a very quiet beach town! Great hosts and a great experience!
The condo was nicely decorated and comfortable, Except for the bunkbeds. The bunkbeds are probably great for kids, but we had an adult sleeping in one of them and, Despite the wider width, The mattress was not comfortable for a heavier body. A massive amount of little bugs made sitting outside in the dark Difficult. Kitchen was very well equipped and bathrooms Were lovely. There is not much around Betterton Beach, except the beach, which is on the river. The compound had a pool, but it was not open during our stay, due to problems with the water quality. We did go to Annapolis one day, Rockhall, And Chestertown other days. But we did leave one day early as Two days on the beach seemed to be plenty And the pool was not open.
Beautiful and spotless and the most relaxing weekend I’ve/we had in quite some time . Will definitely be re booking this coming year for spring/summer get away
We chose this location because it’s a proximity to Philadelphia and Washington. We enjoyed it so much we skipped Washington :)
Jessica A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Mantian
Sep 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The condo is everything we expected, clean, quiet, spacious, and comfortable. The beach and fishing pier are nice as well. The best part is the owner, Steven is prompt, accommodating, and kind. My son and I had a great time over the Labor Day weekend, we would recommend this condo wholeheartedly.
Just lovely! Wonderful family time. Had everything we needed. Very clean, quiet, and relaxing. Thank you so much to our hosts! We would love to return.
What a wonderful place for a relaxing and beautiful low key getaway with friends! The condo is well stocked, super clean, has a community pool and is just a short walk to the water. We spent 4 nights here and would love to come back! Highly recommend!! Betterton is a sweet retreat for a quiet vacation- very safe. The sunsets there are gorgeous. We enjoyed the community pool (had it all to ourselves!) - the pool is located behind the other set of condos above the marina. We shopped and ate in cute Chestertown (20 min drive) and enjoyed a nice dinner out at the restaurant at Kitty Knight Inn in Galen/Georgetown (20 min drive). Accommodations at the condo were comfortable, communication with owners was easy and we were surprised at how well stocked the condo was. Truly a wonderful trip!
Great experience overall... Very responsive prop manager. Beautiful property; spacious. Thoroughly clean and refreshing...fully equipped kitchen with condiments, delicious coffee and tea, paper goods. Great AC. Very comfortable beds. Bay view...about 1000 ft to beach. Be prepared to drive some distance for supplies, restaurants and entertainment. Bring a robe...no window coverings in main room or kitchen.
We had a fabulous week in Betterton at this property. The condo is very clean and comfortable. The decor made the place feel warm and relaxing - which is exactly what we hoped for. Its equipped with everything we needed - including sharp knives. Loved that we did not need to supply dish soap, etc. We enjoyed walking along the beach and exploring local small towns, winery, etc. We enjoyed many meals on the deck, loved that the master suite opened to the deck and that we could see the beach/water from the property. Steven was incredibly responsive (within 5-10 mins). But we had zero problems. I’d put this up as one of the most comfortable VRBO rentals we have ever stayed in. If you are looking for a place by the water away from the bustle - this is it. While we did not use the beach toys - there were plenty to make a family happy too!
A lovely place to unwind, enjoy a slower pace, and renew an appreciation for Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's Eastern Shore. We found a home away from home, with all the comforts and necessities for a week at this historic bayside resort where there is scant nearby shopping. Owners have thought of everything, even the little details like sunscreen, a map and history of the area, paper products, beach chairs and umbrellas, detailed guest expectations so that this well designed and nicely decorated condo can remain well maintained and clean for all. We especially enjoyed electric grill and dining on our deck with views of the Bay, daily chats with the Park Supervisor at Betterton Beach, short trips to Chestertown for history and ice cream, and to Rock Hall for seafood. Sunset at the Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge with eagles and red winged blackbirds was a lovely end to a day of exploring. Friendly locals, no crowds, no traffic, no mini-golf, no jelly-fish, and the occasional barge, sailboat, fishing trawler, in view. Perfect place to restore and recharge. Hoping to return soon. Thank you, Steve and Jeannie for making your lovely Betterton home available on VRBO.