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Deal Island Bay Cottage

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Deal Island, MD
  • Smith Island
  • Carbin Seafood
    5 min walk
  • Salisbury BayRunner Shuttle
    40 min drive
  • Cambridge, MD (CGE-Cambridge - Dorchester)
    69 min drive

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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.

Deal Island Bay Cottage

Enjoy the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay in a relaxing and peaceful way. The Deal Island Bay Cottage on Maryland's Eastern Shore situated on a large lot where you can unwind from the daily stresses of the beltway life. Watch the sunrise every morning as you eat breakfast from the cozy dining room while a symphony of bird sounds provide the music and entertainment. Dog Friendly cottage.

Activities reported by past guests include crabbing. Locals use a technique known as chicken necking where they tie a chicken neck to a weighted rope. Once the crab starts munching on the chicken, the rope is slowly pulled up and a net is used to get the critter. All supplies for are in the cottage except the chicken.

Other guests have fished, boated and hunted, which is plentiful during the right season. Some say that the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is the mecca of duck hunting in the winter! So, use it as a hunting lodge and bring home the fowl.

At dusk, take a walk to the beach on the other side of the bridge which is only 1 block away and watch the sun set into the bay as if you were sitting in Key West, Florida, but without the crowds. Keep an eye out for the many bird species that the Deal Island

Wildlife Management area is known for. Great Blue Herons, Canada Geese, unique ducks, gulls and more. "This region possesses an extensive variety of environments including barrier islands, coastal bays, tidal wetlands, cypress swamps, upland fields and primeval forests. More bird sightings have been recorded here than in any other region of the state." (Birding Weekend)

If you do feel like driving for other adventures, Ocean City Maryland, Chincoteague, Virginia, Assateague Island National Seashore are all about an hour away. Salisbury and Crisfield, MD less than half an hour. Catch the summer passenger ferry to historic and
unique Smith Island from Crisfield. Smith Island is a community so long isolated from the mainland that the residents are known for still speaking in a form of Elizabethan English dating back to the 1600s. It is a unique place to experience.
The standard bedding arrangement includes a very large master bedroom with a queen bed and master bathroom. The smaller 2nd bedroom has a bunk with a full on the bottom and twin on the top. If you have a larger party, there is a 3rd closed off bedroom available with 2 foldout cots. There is also a queen size air mattress available which can fit in the master bedroom comfortably.
All sheets, pillows, towels, pots, pans, dishes, propane grill and cleaning are included in the price! This cottage has central air conditioning and heat. Come discover Deal Island before everyone else does!

The house has been recently updated with new paint in all rooms, luxury vinyl in bedrooms 1, 2, dining room, kitchen, living room, baths, and laundry room.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Shark Fin Shoal. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from Shark Fin Shoal and 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Chesapeake Health Care
Deal Island Bay Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Deal Island cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Fab Mir

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Only dogs. No cats allowed on property.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Deal Cottage Deal
Deal Island Bay Cottage Cottage
Deal Island Bay Cottage Deal Island
Deal Island Bay Cottage Cottage Deal Island

Deal Island Bay Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We got every year and stay here, it’s great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The cottage was super clean and cozy. We had a great time listening to nature, screech owl, birds, foxes, etc.. would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiray A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
This was a perfect spot in the middle of nowhere to relax and just enjoy nature. The beds were very comfortable. Everything you need is there. Just a perfect spot if you need to get away from the big town or city life. Communication between the property manager was very quick and friendly. We would definitely use this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great stay at the house! We went crabbing and fishing near by. Highly recommend house
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
This property is definitely big enough for 8. Needed to use one cot. Description was not clear as to the size bed in third bedroom, but the cot fit in perfectly. Enjoyed walking over the bridge to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Roomy, great cottage for family w pets!
Interior roomy, clean and well stocked. Location close to fishing and heart od Deal Island. Room for your stuff, your family and dogs. Had priblem with heat at checkin but owner made sure service halpened immediately! Was up and running within 2 hours. Thank you. Only negative was exterior maintenence. Grass and weeds way overgrown, tree debris ... just needed aome attention. In the big scheme this is minor, but would uave enhanced the stay. But, dont be put off, a great place if you enjoy the idea od Deal Island amenities. We would absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a Great Stay!
We have had the opportunity to stay at this location for several years! We come down to do some duck hunting and always enjoy the accommodations. The house is perfect and we can easily fit 2 boats with trailers in the drive! We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANA P., Martinsburg WV

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our day trips.
Great place to come home to after our day trips to Assateague, Chincoteague, Ocean City and much more. The local beach is just down the road and we had it to ourselves every time we went including the only time we had sun which made for gorgeous sunset pics. So glad our dogs were welcome. Even got to take them through the Skipjack Museum a short walk away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
A Real Deal
Place was very nice, in a quiet community (only heard a crowing rooster at some distance.) The inside was completely renovated and very spacious. A plus, master bathroom w/ its own bathroom! Slight hiccup in that the TV crapped out first night. Replacement was ordered but delayed in shipment. However, the cleaning lady loaned us one for the last 4 days, allowing us to watch our shows. Deer bounding about in the backyard. There was a 20 minute drive out to the main road, with no convenience store anywhere nearby. Shop ahead of time before checking in (Food Lion.) Overall, good time. Glad wasn't staying the week when Ophelia hit nearby! Plus, beautiful sunsets on Deal Isl proper, by beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary stay
Very nice house and close enough to go places but far enough to be peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deal Island Find
We had a great stay at this property. Convenient to Deal Island activities, clean, well-appointed, comfortable for 5 adults. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harlee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
It was great! We loved staying on Deal Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean
Great spot close to where our event was. Area is quiet and has tons of great views. Home was well appointed and extremely clean. Some nice improvements have been made, and it appears more are on the way. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent VRBO
We were in the process of moving to Maryland and stayed at this VRBO until we could close on our house. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Thank you so much. The house was exactly what we were looking for. Really appreciate it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Chanel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very remote place to unplug.
This stay was so relaxing and gave me so much quiet to unwind. I loved the style and overall atmosphere of the home. The only downsides were particularly how far you are from other towns and food! The other downside for us personally was the water, when you bathe, it may have been well water or directly from the surrounding bodies of water. I would suggest to future guests to bring their own drinking water. Aside from those things, I would certainly recommend this stay for people looking to unplug from city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay very convenient
Extremely easy check in and check out process
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
The owner was prompt and businesslike when communicating. The cottage was exactly as described - plenty of room for our party of 6. Ample bedding and towels and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Great rental for sure! I so appreciate the linens and towels being provided! Also all the great little touches such as toiletries, coffee, etc made this the best experience. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone wanting to stay on Deal Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
We stayed at this perfect location for an end of summer get-away. It was clean and well stocked. I do recommend writing down the lock code before you get close, as we lost reception when we neared the property (a minor set back). This house has generous space, as a family of 6, with 2 dogs we were very comfortable. We spent much time on Deal Island, but we did add a day trip to OC and Assateague Island (about 40 miles). My Husband is excited to return to duck hunt and fish!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Felt like home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carroll B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay property was great.Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in the middle of nowhere
Had a great family vacation at this property. Since my mom passed away every year I book a getaway for my dad (75) and sister (31) to just get away and spend quality time together. In the past I've booked Ocean City (my dad said it was too crowded) and the outer banks (my dad said it was too far) but this place was just right. House had been completely upgraded in the time after I booked which was a great surprise. I usually cook all our meals and the kitchen was fully stocked. I only wish there was another trash can or recycling bin outside since we had so much. All rooms were well appointed and the bathrooms were great. A/C worked great too. Take note- when the description says to stop at the food lion prior to getting to the house, do it. Otherwise it's a 20 minute drive to get anything, including gas. There's one general store and restaurant at the end of the island but it's very limited. The beach is across the bridge and is very clean and so relaxing. We even saw multiple sting rays! My dad said that he definitely would want to come back which is high praise for him. Just another suggestion for the owner- remove or replace the rug in the living room- I don't know if it was previous pets or cleaning products but it gave me some allergies so we put it away during our stay. Other than that, I can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chance was perfect
This is a perfect VRBO property. The house can accommodate just one person - or up to a very large group. Being pet friendly is a huge positive. The house was extremely clean. It is filled with many little extras - TONS of towels, all the kitchen ware needed and then some, a propane grill, fire pit. There is a smart TV and wifi. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time as always
Our group has been duck hunting the eastern shore for years. This location is great! The house is perfect with two bathrooms and plenty of room. We look forward to booking next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022