House in North East, MD

Bonfire by the Creek!!!

Bonfire by the Creek!!!

Photo gallery for Bonfire by the Creek!!!

Beautiful Sunrises from this viewpoint, overlooking the Elk River
Our new addition to this property!
Relax with a bonfire, creekside!
Grill, chairs & firepit along the creek... it doesn't get any better than this!
Exterior

Overview of Bonfire by the Creek!!!

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

North East, MD
  • Popular LocationElk Neck State Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBohemia Vista Marina7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHavre de Grace Promenade18 min drive
  • AirportBaltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bonfire by the Creek!!!

Welcome to our 10th Season here at our very first home, opened in Spring 2013!!

Our Guests love our location here; away from it all, yet close to some popular destinations such as Bohemia Overlook, Merchant Social, and Elk Neck State Park- all wedding venues, and Anchor Marina, well-known in North East for hosting Bass Tournaments!

We welcome your family reunions/gatherings and also offer another vacation home next-door, so you can book both for bigger families. Find it on this site; Listing #1654897. Feel free to bring your tents and yard games!

We have a unique property here, along the Elk River, set back in a quiet cove, with creeks on each side and a beautiful view of the river.

Watch the Eagles and Osprey soaring above the creek looking for their next meal! There are also plenty of Blue Heron, Geese, and Ducks. In the evenings, you may see deer playing along the shoreline.

The home is completely furnished and includes a fully-stocked kitchen- you just need to bring the food!

We have all the linens and towels you will need and plenty of blankets and pillows, too, and all beds are freshly made prior to your arrival, so you don't need to do a thing!

Thank you for checking out our page! Can't wait to meet you (or welcome you back again! and again!!)

Property manager

Kim
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Reunions/Gatherings welcome!

Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions due to allergies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors only.
No Fireworks

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Reunions/Gatherings welcome!
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North East

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 Cow Pond, while Upper Bay Museum and Historical Society of Cecil County are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Elkton Golf and Batting Center and Mansion House Paintball. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Elk Neck State Park - 4 min drive
  • Bohemia Vista Marina - 7 min drive
  • Upper Bay Museum - 11 min drive
  • Havre de Grace Promenade - 18 min drive
  • University of Delaware - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Perryville Station - 24 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Burger King - 12 min drive
  • Wendy's - 12 min drive
  • Frank's Pizza - 12 min drive
  • Nauti-Goose Saloon - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonfire by the Creek!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bonfire by the Creek!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bonfire by the Creek!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bonfire by the Creek!!! located?

This family-friendly North East holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Elk Neck State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Elkton Golf and Batting Center and Cow Pond. East Meadow Park and West Meadow Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister Trip
We enjoyed our trip to North East! Kim was an accommodating host. Thank you for your hospitality. The house was very clean and the view peaceful and serene. Kim communicated with me throughout the process and was always available to answer question and offer suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply lovely
Kim and Steve were wonderful! We really enjoyed the quiet and view. Exactly what we needed for a short getaway while in town for a lacrosse event. Kim was amazing with local recommendations and we really love the atmosphere of North East. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem on The Elk Neck
This was an awesome couple weekend getaway destination. We visited early April and had some rain but that didn't put a damper on our adventure. We unplugged, unwound and enjoyed the beautiful setting this place has to offer. Kim, our hostess, was amazing!!! She was on top of everything and made us feel super welcomed before we even got there. Definitely the hostess with the mostest!!! She even brought us homemade brownies and left so many thoughtful touches in our rental and on the property that really came in handy. We would recommend taking her up on borrowing some kayaks and heading out on the water, catching the sun rise and/or sunset, cast your line off the pier (or the kayak), catch a glimpse of the resident bald eagle and enjoy a warm outdoor fire at the end of your day!!! Thanks again so much Kim, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best!
Kim was so full of information about the property and local area, though she was out of town during our stay, she made sure we had everything we needed! Cute house, quiet propert, gorgeous views…. Sooooo relaxing! Would deff come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
My husband & I just returned from a long weekend at Kims property. The location is great & extremely quiet. All we heard while there were the sounds of birds. We enjoyed watching the osprey & also two bald eagles in a tree by the water. Kim has kayaks available to use along with life vests & whistles for safety. We enjoyed one evening of paddling & it was so peaceful. As for the rental itself, all you need to bring is your food & clothing. Kim has stocked the home with everything else you could need including shampoo, conditioner, body washes & lotion. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices, plastic wrap, foil & absolutely everything else you might need for cooking. The rental was also clean & comfortable. Kim puts a lot of thought & care into her rental. Communication with Kim was also exceptional. From the time our booking was confirmed Kim was in touch to give us not only information about her property but also lots of places in the area for eating, recreation & shopping. Kim was also easily accessible during our stay and never intrusive while we were there. We were very pleased & definitely planning to return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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Hello! :) I'm Kim and I am married to Steve. I own this rental property with my brother, Gene.

Steve and I have 4 kids; ages 32, 27, 25, and 20. Steve is a Systems Engineer, who runs his own business, plus has a part-time job as well in computers. In his "spare" time, he keeps the books (QuickBooks) for our vacation properties and also mows a lot of grass & cleans all the propane grills between Guests!!!! I manage our vacation homes, doing the advertising & marketing (updating this site, taking photos, keeping track of bookings). I do all the cleaning (tons of laundry, bed-making & bathroom cleaning), furnishing & decorating, and keeping up with all the paperwork and paying all the bills on time. My most important job is communicating with our amazing Guests through texts, emails and phone calls; I guide them in planning their vacation and promptly answer any questions, and on arrival day, we greet our Guests and show them around the property (their house, the river & kayaks), ensuring they feel "at home" at their "home away from home". We have been told our hospitality is "second to none", which is the highest compliment, and I know it is because we truly love what we do and when you love what you do, it shows!! In our spare time, we love kayaking on the Elk River. When we get a day away, we love a trip to Rehoboth Beach!
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Gene is a super-hard worker, both with his own Masonry business (working 6 & 7 days a week) and here on the property in his "spare" time. He is the one who takes care of the dirt lane and all the maintenance work around here, for the property itself plus all the homes. This is a huge job and he's on top of it! He has one son who is 27. Gene enjoys being on the water in his bass boat & riding his motorcycle. He also loves deep-sea fishing and traveling to Chincoteague Island.

Why they chose this property

Our Great-Grandfather bought this property because it was his favorite fishing spot! This beautiful property has been in our family since 1918 when our Grandfather moved here from NY with his parents; he was 5 years old. He grew up here, then our Dad grew up here, and then Gene and I grew up and now our own kids have grown up here!
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When we were growing up, our Grandparents rented the property for summer rentals and those are our favorite childhood memories, so we are so excited to be bringing that back! We love sharing this unique little cove along the Elk River- it is unique as there is not quite anywhere like it that I have seen! It is truly special!

What makes this property unique

Kayaking... just being out on the water, especially on a quiet evening, watching the Bald Eagles fly overhead, Osprey hovering mid-air and then diving down to grab a fish from the water, seeing the families of Geese and Mallards, Blue Heron and once in awhile a white one, lots of different birds, fish jumping, gentle waves, a warm breeze, maybe deer playing, or fox, or raccoon walking along the shoreline... this is why I love this property. It is so peaceful and serene - amazing for the mind and the soul!!

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