If I were a novelist, I would write about this cottage. Located on a cliff overlooking a glistening bay, with an eagle soaring above, it inspires clarity and imagination. Lovely neighbors promenade their dogs each morning passed the porch, saying "hello" and sometimes engaging in talk about Bob's family and long history in Betterton. We walked the short distance along the path to the beach for a sunrise and sunset swim. During the afternoon, we held an engagement BBQ for a happy couple in the yard by the cliff, hosting a small group of friends and their children. It was the perfect setting for celebrating romance.
Celebrating the couple was the purpose of our stay. They had traveled from Los Angeles to DC and were heading to NYC as part of their pre-wedding tour. The bridesmaids (and partners) wanted a retreat somewhere perfect, end-of-summer, as part of the tour. Debbie was an amazing hostess! She exceeded our expectations and provided so much information to help make the stay and BBQ perfect. As recommended, we visited Chestertown farmers market, bought fresh steamed crabs in Rock Hall, and frequented the Betterton beach each day of our trip. There were so many things we didn't do, we plan to come back!
The cottage is itself a delight, with a screened-in porch for coffee or dining, and all of the amenities you could want in your own home. My daughter, 5, was absolutely delighted by the little closet doors upstairs. The kitchen had everything we needed and more! We're all cooks so this was a nice surprise. There are games for kids, comfortable rooms, and plenty of quaint corners to relax and read. The downstairs bedroom is adjacent to a bathroom and furnished sitting room. We closed the doors to this "engagement suite" and decorated it with flowers for the couple. And still had plenty of room for the rest of us (6 others) to spread out. I highly recommend staying here.