Waterfront Vacation Rental near St. Michaels & Easton

Welcome

Where the fields meet the water

The Farm at Cedar Cove sits on Broad Creek in Royal Oak, Maryland, between St. Michaels and Easton and just up the road from the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.

We bought the house in 2024 as a weekend escape from city life, somewhere to slow down and watch the water. Because it was never meant to be a rental, it's furnished the way we wanted our own vacation home to feel.

Now we get to share it. We hope you'll find the same quiet here that we did, and make memories of your own at the farm.

Aerial view of the fields meeting the water

The House

Renovated top to bottom, made for gathering

Every inch was renovated between 2024 and 2026, from the custom kitchen cabinetry and countertops to the bathroom vanities and rooms designed to fill with light off the water. We chose every paint color, furnishing, and piece of art, and included the everyday comforts rentals often miss, including good appliances in the kitchen, clocks with sound machines in every bedroom, and plenty of outlets to charge phones and laptops. There's room for everyone to cook together, play a few rounds at the games table, and end the day with a movie in the family room.

Open living and kitchen great room with water views

Sitting room with blue accent chairs and water-view windows

Screened porch looking out over the Chesapeake

Open living and dining space off the kitchen

Gravel walking path along the wooded waterfront

The Setting

Eighteen acres, all to yourselves

Beyond the house lies a working farm and a stretch of private shoreline on Broad Creek. The fields are worked by a local farmer and currently planted with sorghum. Mornings bring herons and osprey along the water. Evenings bring some of the best sunsets on the Shore.

Unwind on the porch, or gather in the Adirondack chairs at the water's edge. A one-kilometer gravel path loops the property, tracing the waterfront, the farmland, and the perimeter. It’s perfect for a morning walk or an evening stroll.

Aerial view of the golden field meeting the water

Morning light on the gravel path across the farm

Amenities

Everything you need to settle in

Indoors

Fully equipped chef's kitchen
Three full baths, newly renovated with high-end finishes
High-speed Wi-Fi
55" & 75" Smart TVs with streaming
In-home washer & dryer
Central heat & air

Outdoors

Private waterfront access
Screened porch with water views
Adirondack chairs at the shoreline
1 km gravel walking path
18 acres of farmland to roam
Ample private parking

Comfort

Sleeps up to 6 guests
Fresh linens & towels
Coffee machine & kitchen staples
Professionally cleaned
Self check-in
Local host support

Pet friendly

Bring the whole family

Four-legged family members are welcome here.

With eighteen acres, a private shoreline, and a one-kilometer path to roam, there's plenty of room for a dog to stretch out and explore. The two acres of lawn around the house are great for kids, lawn games, or a round of fetch.

Dogs have long been part of life here, with generations of farm dogs calling the property home over the years. With so much space to roam, we have a feeling your dog will love the farm too.

The house is professionally deep cleaned after every stay, so it's fresh and welcoming for the next family, with or without a dog.

Explore the Eastern Shore

St. Michaels, Easton, and beyond

The Farm at Cedar Cove puts you in the middle of the best of Talbot County: historic harbor towns, water in every direction, and a food-and-drink scene worth the drive.

6 miles

St. Michaels

St. Michaels is a historic harbor town with independent shops, waterfront restaurants, and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on its 18-acre campus.

Just up the road

The Oxford-Bellevue Ferry

Catch the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry, the nation's oldest privately owned ferry service, running since 1683, and cross the Tred Avon to the quiet, beautiful town of Oxford.

On the water

Out on the bay

Kayak the creeks, book a sunset sail or a skipjack cruise, or head out with a fishing and crabbing charter for a true Chesapeake day.

Sip local

Wine, beer & spirits

St. Michaels Winery, Eastern Shore Brewing, and Lyon Rum's small-batch distillery are all a short drive away.

10 miles

Easton

The cultural capital of the Eastern Shore: home to Bas Rouge, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant, plus galleries, a historic theater, and year-round arts events.

By bike

Cycle the loop

Talbot County is home to one of the top cycling routes in the country: a flat, scenic loop connecting St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, and Royal Oak, right past the farm.

Nearby venue

Wedding weekends

The Farm at Cedar Cove is close to several of the area's wedding destinations, including The Oaks Waterfront Hotel just up Royal Oak Road.

Getting here

Easy to reach

About 1.5 hours from Baltimore, 1 hour 45 minutes from Washington, D.C., and 2 hours from Philadelphia. Easton Airport is only 10 miles away.

Weddings & celebrations

Here for a wedding at The Oaks?

The Oaks Waterfront Hotel is just up Royal Oak Road, making The Farm at Cedar Cove an easy home base for a wedding weekend.

With three bedrooms, three full baths, and plenty of room to gather, the house works well for families, groups of friends, and guests traveling with a dog. Stay close to the celebration while enjoying a private waterfront setting of your own.

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Book the whole house

Made for wedding guests

Sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths
Minutes from The Oaks, on Royal Oak Road
Room to gather, relax, and spread out
Private waterfront setting, dogs welcome

Good to know

Questions from guests

Where can wedding guests stay near The Oaks in Royal Oak?

The Farm at Cedar Cove is a private three-bedroom waterfront rental just minutes from The Oaks Waterfront Hotel on Royal Oak Road. It's a comfortable base for family, friends, or out-of-town guests, and can be booked for the whole wedding weekend.

Is this a good vacation rental for visiting St. Michaels?

Yes. St. Michaels is about a ten-minute drive, with its shops, waterfront restaurants, and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The house also puts you close to Easton, Oxford, and the historic Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.

Do you take bookings outside of summer?

Yes, we host year-round, and some of the most beautiful stays happen in winter, when the fields are quiet and the water view is at its starkest and most peaceful. The house is fully heated and cooled for a cozy stay in any season.

How long does it take to get there?

1.5 hours from Baltimore, 1 hour 45 minutes from Washington, D.C., 2 hours from Philadelphia, and 3 hours from Richmond.

What's the wifi and cell service like?

The house has broadband wifi throughout, and cell service has been reliable for both AT&T and Verizon.

What are your favorite restaurants nearby?

Our closest favorite is "t at the General Store," right in Royal Oak. The Oaks also has a lovely restaurant on-site. In Easton, we love Roma Alla Pala for pizza and The Wardroom for a nicer dinner. In St. Michaels, Ruse at The Wildset is a favorite. And no trip is complete without taking the ferry to Oxford for ice cream at Scottish Highland Creamery.