At The Pointe is on the Elk River on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
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5 bedrooms3 bathrooms328 sq m
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Parking available
Gym
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Fireplace
Outdoor Space
Kitchen
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Pointe is on the Elk River on the Upper Chesapeake Bay
The Pointe is a 3,525 sq ft, three story, five-bedroom, three full bathroom waterfront home accommodating up to twelve (12) occupants including children. This secluded riverside property and home on the Elk River has fences on its eastern and southern boundaries, a bulkhead and fence on its northern riverside boundary with open shoreline and beach protecting its western boundary. You will enjoy picture-perfect, breath-taking views from The Pointe’s multi-level home and yard when looking north across the river, east up river and west down river. Sunrise, sunset, flying eagles, fall foliage, the moon & its reflection is only a few of the spectacular sights. The Pointe is nestled on the bend of the Elk River in the Upper Chesapeake Bay. It is just a few minutes from Chesapeake City and the C & D Canal. This stunning, spacious home and property has outdoor living areas and indoor living areas for recreational space, quiet relaxing space, large and small gathering spaces. Outdoor gathering spaces include: North Riverside: north upper deck, lower patio, pier, floating docks, BBQ grill, the lookout swing, outdoor hot/cold shower and fenced yard area. West Riverside includes: gazebo, fire pit, beach and large fenced yard area. Indoor gathering spaces include: an open concept main floor, a kitchen with peninsula seating, a central seating area facing the smart tv over a fireplace, board game and card game table, all season sun room, dining table, window benches in main floor foyer and upper floor foyer, the upper floor Captain’s Quarters’ sitting room and the ground floor game room sitting area with smart TV. The southern facing entrance to The Pointe is approached via an asphalt paved private driveway with parking for six to eight cars. The Elk River is suitable for swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating and water sports. Whether you are seeking a quiet private summer or winter retreat, water adventures, historic day trips or spending the day fishing-swimming-kayaking-paddle boarding and barbecuing in your own back yard; the place to be is at The Pointe!
OUTDOORS WEST RIVERSIDE AT THE POINTE • Beach, rinse off shower • Gazebo: barista table, barista swivel chairs, swivel rockers and end tables • Wood burning fire pit/grill with folding Adirondack chairs • Spacious fenced yard for games and relaxing • Outdoor seating under the trees along the river • Additional folding tables and chairs stored in stockroom
OUTDOORS NORTH RIVERSIDE AT THE POINTE • Fence enclosed yard along the river, on top of bulkhead • Gated entry to pier and two floating docks • Floating Dock #1: swimming ladder & boat cleat tie ups • Floating dock #2: jet ski dock • Two person Almost Heaven Lookout swing • BBQ propane grill and under-deck patio area • Pass thru window into grill prep area: counter, storage, retrig • Hot/Cold outdoor shower with enclosure • Boathouse Storage: see list in Boathouse Storage section
OUTDOORS SOUTH AT THE POINTE • Paved driveway with parking for six to eight cars • Main entrance and porch • Ground level entrance to Stockroom • Large fenced yard
BOATHOUSE STORAGE: SEASONAL USE • SUP – 2 with paddles • Kayak – 2 with paddles • Life jackets: 30-50 lbs-3, youth-3, adult sm-2, adult mid-2, adult Ig-1, xlg-1 • Crab trap - 2: for off the pier • Large water floats (inflatable) – 2 • Closed Nov 1 - March 31
GROUND FLOOR • Fitness Room: free weights, elliptical, exercise DVDs, recumbent bike, balance balls. This room has an exit to North Riverside yard, grilling area, and outdoor shower • Game Room and grill prep: refrigerator, counter, Foosball, seating area Smart TV • Under counter storage includes crab pot, grilling sets • Stairwell to Main Floor and Entry to Stockroom Storage • Fire extinguisher and fire blanket in fitness room
GROUND FLOOR STOCKROOM STORAGE • Folding chairs, utility tables, bikes, water toys • Beach toys, games, corn hole, ring toss • Pickleball set for four: includes racquets & balls • Entry by numeric key code remote opener • Two Trash & One Recycle Waste Containers • Fire Extinguishers and Fire blanket
MAIN FLOOR: ENTRANCE FOYER AT THE POINTE • Outside stairway leads to porch and a numeric key code lock on entrance door • Stairway to bedrooms • Stairway to Ground floor • Bench seating at window and foyer closet • Hallways to Galley/Kitchen and all Main Floor areas
MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN/GALLEY: SERVICE FOR 12 GUESTS • Toaster and Electric Griddle • Well stocked with dishes, utensils, glasses, pot & pans, bake ware, casserole dishes, pasta pot and cookware • Cuisinart electric grill and presto waffle maker • Presto Waffle Maker • Blender and Crockpot • Ground Coffee maker & Keurig: start up coffee pods & start up spices, • Start-up: hand soap, paper towels, dishwasher pods, dish detergent • Dishwasher • Ice maker/ice water outside on French Door refrigerator • Peninsula seating with moveable bar stools • Microwave and Refrigerator • Stovetop/oven • Trash can & start-up liner • Paper towel rack • Fire extinguisher & fire blanket in pantry closet
MAIN FLOOR DINING • Dining table with seating for 8 with 7 chairs • Peninsula seating: 2 movable stools • Ceiling light
MAIN FLOOR SUN ROOM • Ceiling fan/light: remote operated • Entrance/Exit to upper deck and outside stairs to Ground Level • Seating offers early morning view of sunrise at dawn. You can watch waterfowl and wild life begin their day • Floor to ceiling windows: walls, door and double sliding door
MAIN FLOOR OUT DOOR NORTH UPPER DECK • Seating area #1: chairs, end tables • Seating area #2: Barista height tables with barista seating
MAIN FLOOR SEATING AREA • Smart TV, electric fireplace • Seating area facing TV • Ceiling fan and ceiling light, pot lights • Weather Radio
MAIN FLOOR GAME AREA • Game table with moveable bar stools • Ceiling light • Card & board games are in dry sink cabinet
MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM • Trash can and start-up liner • Paper towel rack • Start-up hand soap • Shower, vanity, sink, toilet, hair dryer
MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM • Dryer • Washing machine with some start up pods • Utility tub sink • Exit/Entrance to deck and stairway to yard and outside shower
MAIN FLOOR DECKHAND’S QUARTERS: SLEEPS TWO • Double bed for two, armoire • Ceiling fan with ceiling light • Bedside tables, table lights
CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS: BEDROOM FLOOR RIVER VIEW: SLEEPS TWO • King bed for two • Sitting area • Closet • Two Ceiling fans with lighting • Bathroom: walk-in-shower/double sink vanity/ toilet/ Linen closet/hair dryer • Bedside tables and table lights
SKIPPER’S QUARTERS: BEDROOM FLOOR RIVER VIEW: SLEEPS TWO • King bed for two • Ceiling fan • Closet • Bedside tables and table lights
FIRST MATE’S QUARTERS: BEDROOM FLOOR: SLEEPS TWO • Queen bed for two • Ceiling fan with light • Closet, ironing board and iron • Bedside table and table lights
CREWS’ QUARTERS: BEDROOM FLOOR: SLEEPS FOUR • Two Bunks: Four Beds and twin mattresses • Weight capacity: upper bunk-170 lbs., lower bunk-265 lbs • Remote operating Ceiling fan and light • Closet • Each bunk bed has its own wall mounted light
HALL BATHROOM: BEDROOM FLOOR • Double sink vanity • Combo Tub shower • Toilet • Hair dryer • Trash can & start-up liner • Closet with Fire Extinguisher and Fire blanket
NEARBY PLACES OF INTEREST • This vacation home is located within 3 miles of Brentwood Regional Park with pickleball courts, playground & walking paths • Detwiler’s Farmers Market is within 2 miles and Cowolines Ice Creamery is within 3 miles. Both are notable nearby attractions • Redner’s Warehouse Market-the nearest grocery store, is located within 5 miles, turn left onto rte. 213 (north) • The River Road makes a two-mile circular loop from and back to The Pointe. • The 14-mile paved Canal trail between Chesapeake City & Delaware City begin at a trailhead near Shaeffer’s Canal House Restaurant just 5.5 miles away. Turn right onto rte. 213. (south) • Elk Neck State Park-Turkey Point Lighthouse: 21 miles about 37-minute drive • Plumpton Park Zoo: 20 miles about 30-minute drive • Lum’s Pond Nature Center & Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Center is 9 miles, 16 min, drive • Northeast, MD-13 miles about 22 min drive: shops/restaurants include Woody’s Crab House, Steak & Main, Nauti Goose • Chesapeake City, MD - 6.5 miles about 12-minute drive: restaurants & shops including Shaeffer’s Canal House, Prime 225, Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina • Havre de Grace is an historic waterfront town located on the Susquehanna River. Travel south about 18 miles on rte. 40, about 45 min. to explore Concord Bay Park and Lighthouse, museums, trails, restaurants, Seneca Cannery Antiques, Bombay’s Homemade Candy & Ice Cream shops • Locust Point Marina is located about 1000 ft down river from The Pointe. Slips available for rent • Dolphins Marina is another couple hundred yards down the road. Boats and Jet Skis are available for rent • Unwind on the Water Restaurant at the Triton Marina is only a short trip across and down the Elk River (visible from The Pointe) by boat and 20 min drive by car • Longwood Gardens is 32 miles. One of the premier horticultural displays in the United States is an hour drive Kennett Square, PA
FAMILY FRIENDLY • Beach toys, outdoor games • Gated porches • Gated upper deck • Gated N riverside yard • Handrails on both sides of stairwells
SAFTEY FEATURES AT THE POINTE • Combo Carbon monoxide detector/smoke detector main floor and bedroom floor hall • Fire Extinguishers & fire blankets: are in labeled areas throughout • Motion detector outside lighting for your safety • Low light solar lights on pier and front yard fence • 8 kw emergency generator with partial standby coverage in case of a power outage
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
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
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
10 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Foosball table
Gym
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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
Rules
Access Road is private property owned by others and not a parking area. Please Park on The Points paved driveway.
Special events are strictly prohibited. Examples of special events include but are not limited to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and retreats
Please refrain from eating and drinking in bedrooms.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Elkton, MD
What's nearby
Historical Society of Cecil County - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Union Hospital - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Bohemia Vista Marina - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
University of Delaware - 21 min drive - 23.2 km
Christiana Mall - 24 min drive - 32.7 km
Getting around
Newark Station - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Royal Farms - 10 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Pointe is on the Elk River on the Upper Chesapeake Bay 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 The Pointe is on the Elk River on the Upper Chesapeake Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Pointe is on the Elk River on the Upper Chesapeake Bay?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Pointe is on the Elk River on the Upper Chesapeake Bay located?
This family-friendly Elkton vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chesland Park and Brantwood Park. Elk Forest Wildlife Management Area and West Meadow Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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