House in Maryland
18 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Spocott is a 350-year-old house, newly renovated to provide a unique blend of history, environment, and modern comfort for a large multigenerational family. Located on Gary’s Creek on the Little Choptank River, 5.5 miles west of Cambridge in the historic Neck District of Dorchester County, Spocott House was built in 1663 and has since been owned by the same family. Spocott is the home of a former US Senator and provided inspiration for James Michener in writing Chesapeake. Immerse yourself in history, gaze at wildlife from spacious porches, and engage in a number of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Sleeping 18 people comfortably, the house with its large waterfront, pool, boat ramp, and dock offers a wonderful opportunity for a private family getaway. Recently renovated, the house has central heating and AC, 7 bedrooms all with a water view and new beds, 3 1/2 baths, and a billiards room. Situated on 200 acres of wildlife management area, the property, bordered by over 1 mile of waterfront, has 5 miles of walking trails, birdwatching stations, ponds, proximity to great biking trails, and scenic views of the Little Choptank River. Consider off-season vacations when up to 10,000 geese inhabit the surrounding waters.
Amenities at Renovated Historic Waterfront Home with Pool, Dock, 200 acres
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests raved about the abundance of activities, beautiful landscape, clean pool, and welcoming hosts. They enjoyed everything from fishing and crabbing to relaxing by the pool and exploring the historic property.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
It is a very unique house. Lots of property and plenty of things to do. The only let down was the number of jelly fish in the water. At least we had the pool which was great. Communication with the owners was excellent.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Super nice owners, informative and available if we needed them. Home had great location, riverfront with a pool! Home was very old which gave it a bunch of charm and character. The accommodations fit our needs perfectly. Party of 12 with a few toddlers. Plenty of room. My only complaint would be the overall cleanliness of the home. It wasn’t dirty in important places but little things were. Interior rooms and kitchens were clean. The windows were all dirty, the porch needed pressure washing to get rid of dirt and cobwebs stuck in the screened in areas. The outside property was mowed but could have been weedwacked in high traffic areas like around the pool and fire pit. In the owners defense, I have very high expectations when we rent a property, and the home is very old. I am sure that I am being critical but that’s me.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
I've never stayed anywhere that gave so much information up front about things to do in the area and everything was just as he described. He was correct about the best pizza in the area and his recommendations were spot on. Our group ranged from 4 to over 60 and we all enjoyed our visit. It was a very traditional, restful week--the highlights were probably crab trapping, Layton's Winery and the horses.
5 / 10·Oct 2021
Had a large group of old college friends who loved the stay! Lots of wide, open space for yard games, beautiful dock, and historic property.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(58 Ratings)
Guests raved about the abundance of activities, beautiful landscape, clean pool, and welcoming hosts. They enjoyed everything from fishing and crabbing to relaxing by the pool and exploring the historic property.
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