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Chesapeake Houseboat Getaway on Kent Island, Maryland

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Marina
Dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Stevensville, MD
  • Place, Matapeake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Romancoke Wharf County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paul Reed Smith Guitars
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Stevensville

When you stay at this houseboat in Stevensville, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Chesapeake Bay and Northern Chesapeake Bay. .This houseboat is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from U.S. Naval Academy and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Matapeake State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Matapeake State Park - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Romancoke Wharf County Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Paul Reed Smith Guitars - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Love Point State Park - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Sandy Point State Park - 18 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Easton, MD (ESN-Easton - Newnam) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Food Store - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Chesapeake Houseboat Getaway on Kent Island, Maryland

Looking for a peaceful waterfront, floating experience on the Chesapeake Bay? Julia’s Arc has got you covered. Easy access to the boat at high or low tides from a 5 foot wide floating dock. Well protected in the marina and yet right next to beach, waterfowl and the nautical life. Come to relax, come to celebrate, bring your kids or getaway for a romantic celebration. Only 20 minutes to Annapolis, 50 minutes to Chestertown, 45 minutes to Easton, St. Micheals and Oxford. With a full galley that any chef would be pleased with, you can cook up a feast or throw an intimate party. Some even come for work. The wifi signal is fast enough to stream your favorite shows and games or a work video call. Come restore your peace, restore your balance you won’t be sorry.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free houseboat features games, a playground, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items
Lock the doors and return the keys
Be sure the hatch to the upper deck is closed.
If the upper deck umbrella was used please close it thanks.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids must be attended to at all times on the docks

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Noise should be kept down after 8 Sun-Th, 9 FriSat
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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

Chesapeake Houseboat Getaway on Kent Island, Maryland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Julia was fantastic! We came with 6 ladies for a surprise bachelorette weekend. She even gave us recommendations for super fun local venues and restaurants accounting for what was closed in the ‘off-season’. I don’t think there can be an off-season here. Everyone was so friendly and helpful with getting us the easiest access. Super nice neighbors and laborers working on the nearby boats. Also, the bathroom is even better- pocket doors between the shower and commode with a sink in each. Pictures don’t do it justice!Thank you for an amazing stay, Julia!
Movie night!
Perfect for ladies bachelorette party!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a terrific experience. The house boat was extremely clean and well taken care of. The host was proactive with terrific communication. She was upfront with the care and expectations of the stay. It was well stocked, perfect for cooking and enjoying the views from the boat. We are already looking at the available dates to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. The houseboat had everything you could want. Hopefully we'll be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Latrese S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was magical walking up to the water each morning. It was cold outside but so cozy inside. And the host was outstanding very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time staying on this houseboat! It was the perfect spot for our girls trip — clean, spacious, and stocked with everything we needed. The amenities were fantastic, and the location couldn’t have been better — close to everything but still peaceful and relaxing on the water. The grill wasnt as close as we hoped for the weather. The host was great and made everything easy from start to finish. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay. thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice-very bright-peaceful location-nice place to walk the dog and get a beautiful view of the Chesapeake Bay.Bigger than what I thought-nice shower and loved the glassed in porch-with patio screen doors for a nice breeze The owner was very accommodating. Overall 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G., Woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness
Julia’s Arc offered a SUPERIOR experience.. extremely clean, well appointed kitchen, comfortable bed, great location, and ON the water! The owner even texted to ask if everything was OK!! We hope to repeat our stay at Julia’s Arc…..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wondering experience. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay on the houseboat. We had privacy but were also close to the Kentmorr Restaurant and Bar and had drinks there on night. Plenty of space for the two of us. We didn’t use the kitchen but it was well equipped. We also had drinks on the rooftop both nights which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We couldn't have been more pleased with the comfort, decor, location, and amenities! Loved celebrating our 17th anniversary here! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great couple of days! Great location we will be back next year for our annual trip to Kent Island. Clean, quiet, and close to everything we do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I really enjoyed my stay. It's obvious Julia thought about all the little things when stocking the boat. Everything is very clean and modern. The sunroom was great to watch the marinas working boats come and go with fisherman and day sailers as well as observing the sea birds and ducks hanging out by the boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Just perfect for a 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bala P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun experience!

We stayed with our two teens for something different and a break between sightseeing in DC and NY. The two vanity areas and divided bathroom (sliding door between toilet and shower, each with a sink) were helpful for a family of four. The host was very helpful. Fun stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Unique place to stay! Very quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a girls trip on the 4th of July.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Boathouse Experience Kent Island, MD

If you are looking for a unique housing experience I strongly recommend a stay at this boathouse in Kentmoor Marina. The houseboat is as described with one bedroom having a double bed and the second a single fold out bed. The multiple purpose great room contains a double sofa sleeper that was comfortable. The kitchen is equipped with all the amenities one would need to include a dishwasher. Spent 5 days onboard enjoying Kent Island and Annapolis. You can bike, golf, fish walk or run the trails. The restaurants offered exceptionally fresh fish and delicious crab oe crab cakes. It’s perfect for a couple to unwind from life in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat

Houseboat was a charming different type of place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great trip! The house was exactly as described and the tiki bar was perfect. The private beach was actually private and it was very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it. Great location and a great experience. Host was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Time

First time on a houseboat, very relaxing, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place!

Quite charming and cute. 25gal hot water had me worried with 5 people, but it worked out fine. Really cute space and rooftop deck was great for coffee and a good book.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique accommodations

Staying at sea without ever leaving the marina. This special getaway had everything we needed for the weekend and afforded us an unexpectedly relaxing stay. Julia's Arc is surprisingly spacious and cozy and was a pleasant place for us to hang out in for our weekend on Kent Island. Looking forward to a future stay when we're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025