I’ve loved sharing this magical island with my rental guests. Alas, I’ll be putting my beautiful house on the market next spring. On to my next adventure! Chesapeake sunsets & Honga sunrises. Watermen heading out at dawn. Ospreys, herons & egrets hunting for their dinner. A short walk to get crabs harvested that morning. Everything that makes the Eastern Shore unique—the Bay, windswept marshes, seafood, its deeply-rooted history—in a magical place where time slows down so you can catch up. The space THE ISLAND Cross a breathtaking causeway and you're smack dab in the middle of an island that measures 1/3 of a mile across. Chesapeake Bay to the west, Honga River to the east. Tidal marsh to the north, marina to the south. You're surrounded by water and can see it from every room in the house. THE HOUSE A spacious Victorian that comfortably sleeps eight, filled with historic details, high ceilings and original hardwood floors. Windows everywhere, all designed to bring in natural light and bay breezes. FIRST FLOOR You'll enter the house through a newly renovated front porch with rocking chairs, flower pots & a slamming screen door. Once inside, you'll find a spacious foyer, half bath, and fully-stocked kitchen featuring exposed beams and a large picture window that frames a view of the resident osprey’s nest. Just off the kitchen is a utility room with a second fridge, washer and dryer. The large dining room contains a six-seat table and mini library. The living room features a bay window, a very out-of-tune piano & a gas stove (just for looking). French doors lead you to what will become your favorite room in the house--a screen porch with two hammock chairs, twinkly lights and a table large enough for a crab feast or game of gin rummy. SECOND FLOOR A graceful staircase leads you to a master bedroom with an antique queen-size 4-poster bed and a cozy sitting area--the perfect spot to watch a Chesapeake Bay sunset. The groovy bedroom has a fun 70s vibe and sleeps 3 (1 queen bed & 1 twin). The green bedroom sleeps another another 3 (2 full beds & 1 twin). The full bathroom contains a shower/tub combo. I provide all bed linens and bath towels. OUTSIDE New back deck and spacious outdoor shower with twinkly lights - perfect for night showers. The 1.4 acre property is large enough to host bocce ball games, croquet tournaments and a late evening fire pit--I provide all 3. I also provide 3 fishing poles, 2 crab nets, 3 beach bikes. COMFORTS OF HOME You'll find all of the modern conveniences--air conditioning, high speed broadband wifi, 2 refrigerators, washer, dryer, and dishwasher. I also provide a smart TV for streaming, DVD player & wide selection of DVDs, books and board games. Guest access You'll have full access to the entire home and grounds, except for a locked closet, shed and a few cabinets. Other things to note * The house is geared toward older children and adults -- lots of breakables, no porch railing and a long run of steps. Parents of small children will need to keep a close eye on them and bring their own baby gates, pack & play, highchair, etc. Let me know ahead of time if you need me to do some child proofing. * After you book, I'll send you a lo-o-ong message filled with information about the Island and the house. You'll find more in the guest binder, along with house rules, checkout instructions, maps, dining and activity options, etc.