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Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

Riverfront vacation home in Betterton with kitchen

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Children's area
With a stunning view of the Chesapeake Bay, Buena Vista offers everything needed for a relaxing vacation or family reunion. Enjoy morning coffee on the expansive porch while watching ships sail by, and spend afternoons swimming at Betterton Beach or playing in the spacious backyard with its BBQ area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach

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!



Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Owners must give prior approval. May allow 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that our house overlooks the Bay.

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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Betterton, MD

What's nearby

  • Betterton Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Betterton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Betterton Community Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christiana Mall - 52 min drive - 52.4 miles
  • University of Delaware - 54 min drive - 49.1 miles

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 64 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legion Post 246 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marzella's By the Bay - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jurassic Pork - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Molly Mason's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪K-B Market and Kitchen School - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach located?

This family-friendly Betterton vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Betterton Historic District and Betterton Beach. Betterton Community Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Historic Waterfront Home with Chesapeake Bay View. Sleeps 9. Close to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fun and relaxing girls trip at this lovely home. The view from the front porch is beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is extremely well stocked. The house had everything we needed. The owner was very helpful and answered questions immediately. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

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

Amazing location with wonderful peaceful views

This is a jewel as it is private, peaceful with lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melora H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here over the July 4th weekend. We spent many hours on the front porch watching the sun rise, the boats pass by, birds soar, including bald eagles nesting nearby! The house is charming and very well equipped. We appreciated the binoculars to watch birds and fireworks. Betterton Beach is a short walk. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

A Blissful Escape

My husband and I reserved this place to get away from the chaos of our day-to-day, and we were so delighted with our experience. The view is to die for, everything is clean and in good working order, the neighbors are lovely and the access to the beach is just perfect. We will most definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stanley T.

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

Quite pleased

Homey, comfortable, accommodating… no complaints. Would like to have spent more time on the beach and sitting on the porch enjoying the view, but it didn’t happen this time… so maybe next year. We are reasonably local and needed Buena Vista for myself and a few other family members driving over from the Western shore for our Annual Barbecue/Family Reunion. Our Host, Debbie, was there for us on the phone with answers to a few questions we had. Again, well pleased with our stay. S. J. (Bill) Tudor
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Amazing House in a Relaxing Spot

This is the perfect house - great spot right on the bay in Betterton, plenty of space, and everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We had a great time and can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Fantastic Girls Trip

Can not say enough wonderful things. The communication and information from Deborah from the moment of booking to when we left was fantastic The house was cleaned and filled with everything you could possibly need. The beds were so comfortable, we loved the decor and details throughout, great working kitchen!We are a group of 7 friends that every year pick a place to go away to for a weekend. This location was perfect being so close to a beach, the amount of space we had for all of us, the neighbors throughout the community were all so nice…. But the best part was the front porch, perfect place to sit and chat, play games and just enjoy the views! Thank you so much for the hospitality. We loved it and are definitely planning on coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Winter Break

This is the second time my husband and I have stayed here. Despite a mixed bag of weather ranging from snow, rain, winds, and sunshine, the visit did not disappoint. We were still able to walk on the beach, view the resident bald eagle, immerse ourselves in the ever changing water views and visit surrounding towns.The house was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Friends getaway

Home was a fantastic location for our friends Weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Pequea group

It was a great getaway for our church group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milton I.

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

Great experience

we enjoyed our stay the weekend of July 4, the view of the bay is beautiful,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Excellent property

Everything was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Enjoyed our stay! This property worked out so well for our family of five! We loved the view, the cleanliness of the property, and how well the house was stocked! We would love to return again with family, our adult kids absolutely had a wonderful time and so did we! We like that it was so close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

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

Betterton Visit

Buena Vista was well equipped and super relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

robert S.

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

Betterton

Enjoyed the stay along the quiet and beautiful view of the bay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Betterton in September

The house was very comfortable and suited us perfectly. We loved sitting on the porch drinking our coffee in the morning watching the ever-changing water views and eagles flying overhead. The house was also very close to the beach and at this time of the year, we often had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

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

Great location for family trip

This house has many bedrooms and is only a short distance from the beach. It has a great view of the bay from the front porch overlooking a bluff. The kitchen has lots of counter space and the carpeted laundry room can serve as a rec room. Many things are provided including games and beach supplies. We hope to stay her again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

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

Waterfront wonderful

This is an amazing place. Truly magical and the hosts were fantastic. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

theresa p.

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

Awesome

Wonderful property.owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

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

Beautiful Place

It was so much fun to visit that area, the house is beautiful, well kept, and set up. Thank you Don
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephen E.

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

Nice place

As noted in listing, some updating still being done, but overall quiet location, clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

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

Relaxing weekend at Buena Vista

This was our second stay here. The property is well appointed for a relaxing stay with 5-star views! Lots of room for family to spread out and relax, and the kitchen has everything you need to make delicious meals. Betterton is extra relaxing with its beautiful views and quiet stillness. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Peaceful destination

Buena Vista is a charming historic home with modern updates overlooking a beautiful river view. The house is comfortable and generously stocked. The hostess is quick to reply to inquiries. I enjoyed swimming and watching sunsets at the beach which is a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Long Thanksgiving Weekend Stay

We had a great time at the house with friends from our apartment building and neighborhood for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Debbie and Bob had everything we needed to cook with, the porch overlooking the Bay was amazing, and the living room, TV room and dining room were all used frequently. We also played games, and had a nice fire in the portable fire pit outside. Weather got coooold but the house was always warm and cozy. It was a really fun stay. The bedrooms were great, too. They've taken good care of this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H., Los Angeles, CA

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

Dog friendly rental on the east side of Chesapeake Bay

This is a beautiful well appointed old school and pet friendly 5 bedroom home with an exquisite view of the Chesapeake Bay and a short walk to a public beach. The owners are welcoming and stay discreetly in touch. It is a wonderful spot for a family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023