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Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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TV, fireplace, table football, books
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TV, fireplace, table football, books
TV, fireplace, table football, books
At Nancy’s Touch, nestled in a picturesque Chesapeake Bay location, immerse yourself in the serene views of three merging rivers. Enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking or paddle boarding from your private waterfront deck and garden areas or unwind with games at the game room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

Nancy’s Touch, named after the amazing woman who developed and maintained the beautiful gardens, is situated in one of the best locations available on the northern end of the Chesapeake. From sunrise to sunset, the view of the juncture of the three rivers (the North East, Susquehanna, and Elk) that merge to create the Chesapeake Bay commands your attention. Soaring osprey, bald eagles, great blue heron and other waterfowl delight as well.

This one-acre property has been in the same family since the 1920’s, and we look forward to now sharing it with others. The one-story home features:
• large “river room” with an amazing view, sitting and informal dining area
• great room featuring a large congenial living space with TV
• formal dining area
• fully equipped kitchen
• laundry room with washer, dryer and pantry located off the kitchen
• large master bedroom with a queen size bed
• two additional bedrooms; one with a queen and one with twin beds
• all bedrooms have water views
• two baths
• game room complete with a pinball machine, foosball table, and baseball game
• outdoor deck, patio seating, and covered deck near waterfront
• lush lawn and garden areas directly accessible from the river room
• well behaved, mature dogs allowed for a nightly fee (Absolute limit is two dogs, and a full description will be required prior to approval); a large, fully fenced yard is available to them directly from the laundry room
• two single kayaks, two stand up paddle boards and life preservers
• recommend bringing water shoes, as the beach is rocky
• main entrance of home is wheelchair accessible; remainder of home is not ADA

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Mature dogs only. Not allowed on furniture.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nancys Touch A Waterfront Paradise
Nancy’s Touch A Waterfront Paradise
Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise North East
Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise Private vacation home

About the area

Located in North East, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Elk Neck State Park and Rising Sun Pond Fish Management Area, while Upper Bay Museum and Milburn Stone Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Elkton Golf and Batting Center and Plumpton Park Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North East, MD

What's nearby

  • Roachs Shore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elk Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North East Beach Area - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Havre de Grace Promenade - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Bohemia Vista Marina - 46 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 21 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪North East Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! located?

This family-friendly North East holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Roachs Shore, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Elk Neck State Park and Upper Bay Museum. North East Beach Area and Veterans Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic place to stay. When we walked in, it just felt so comfortable. The gardens are beautiful and we were able to see Eagles most every day. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

This was our 2nd stay at Nancy's Touch and it was perfect. Although the weather wasn't great there are so many things to do at the house and in the area. The house has everything you need and is so comfortable and the views are amazing!! Already looking to book next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place!

Fully stocked. Clean. Well maintained B-U-TEE-FULL property. Great, quite, private location close to anything you may need. The views are amazing. The hosts are great...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

Just a great, quiet, cottage for our mini vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd visit

We have been coming here for one week in the summer for three years. We love it here! This place has everything we want in a vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

This was a great Property, with a Great View. Wife & her sister, and 98yr old Mother really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We had a great stay. Going to try and stay there again next year. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A place of serene beauty

Our stay was a delight! The house was truly a home away from home!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together at Nancy's Touch

This is the third time our family has stayed at Nancy's touch & as usual is was a great trip. We did a lot of relaxing, playing games, & kayaking. We love the house, property, & view. We also visited the town of North East a few times.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay at Nancy's Touch

Beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the house, the grounds and the water
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just heavenly

Everything about this place was wonderful. The furnishings, the house, the beautiful property, and, of course, the view. The owners are also a delight. I highly recommend this as a holiday spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nancy’s Touch, A Waterfront Paradise!

This was the second time that we had a family vacation at Nancy’s Touch. We really like the house and location. The view is great. It's a great place to relax & watch the wildlife(ospreys, Bald eagles, herons, etc) and do some paddling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd Year

If I ever hit the lottery (LOL) I would buy this place Its a beautiful house on a perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nancy’s touch cottage was amazing!

The cottage is beautiful, full of unique charm and character. It is clean, welcoming and very comfortable. The waterfront setting is amazing. You wouldn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water View

Wonderful gardens and views. I appreciated the dog friendly aspects (e.g., fenced in yard).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun with long term friends

We have a lovely stay at the very last week of October. The home was very comfortable and was spectacularly located on the water in a beautiful area. Top notch hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Drop Off

My family of 4 plus my sister and brother in law made this our home base for UD drop off, coming from IL. It was the most perfect place to relax and enjoy the Chesapeake Bay. So spacious and had everything we could possibly need. North East is a cute town for shopping and eating. Would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Stars

Best rental. Excellent view, comfy furniture, well stocked kitchen, beautiful gardens & property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, fully stocked

Everything was wonderful. The house and garden are beautiful. We had a great tone and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth!

This was our second stay and it was even better than the first! We love this very special place soooo much, that we all had heavy hearts when we were leaving. We will be booking for a third vacation ASAP!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of Summer Getaway

Nancy's Touch is the perfect spot for some R&R with friends or family. What a beautiful, peaceful setting on the water - with glorious sunsets! And you couldn't ask for better hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephani J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

We used this location as a home base during our son’s graduation week. “Exceeds expectations” would be an understatement!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Best Chesapeake rental

We have rented many house on the North East River and Sassafras river over 25+ years. This is by far the best place we’ve stayed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chesapeake Gem

We spent 10 days here, and it was a relaxing and restful vacation. We visited nearby towns but also were happy to just stay and enjoy sitting by the bay or watching from the river room. The weather was not great - dreary and no sunsets - but we still had a good time! The house had everything we needed and just felt like home. Would definitely return and hope for sunshine!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August Getaway

We had another wonderful stay during our third visit to this lovely property. We took our teenage niece and nephew this time, and had fun playing games, paddle boarding and crabbing. As always, the dogs loved swimming every day and playing in their own private, fenced yard. We completed our visit with a takeout seafood dinner from Woody’s. We can’t wait to come back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024