| Chesapeake Bay is an all-encompassing name that | | | | up pretty attached to your beach front estate. |
| includes the likes of Baltimore and Annapolis in | | | | The fact that is has a kitchen for whipping up |
| Maryland as well as Norfolk and Virginia Beach, in | | | | quick meals, a room filled with games, a luxurious |
| Virginia. The bay itself is huge, making for a scene | | | | patio overlooking the serene bay views, and even |
| of rich activities, history and wildlife fit for a | | | | a heated pool in the backyard all mean that |
| steady stream of vacationers. If you've yet to | | | | everyone will be perfectly satisfied with spending |
| visit, consider checking out a quiet corner of the | | | | a day (or two, or three...) at "home." |
| bay sometime. Specifically, if you find yourself | | | | If you fancy yourself more of an upper shore |
| actually needing a vacation and not just | | | | person, there's a place for you, too. Located on |
| half-heartedly accepting one, rent yourself a | | | | the Elk River, a great spot for canoeing and |
| waterfront retreat that will reward you for all | | | | kayaking, you'll find a restored 1850's farmhouse |
| your hard work in more ways than one. | | | | that might make your heart flutter. It also has a |
| There's no doubt about it, life is simpler, kinder | | | | heated pool, as well as a screened in porch, |
| and gentler by the water. Bay front homes invite | | | | central air, and a DVD player. Conveniently located |
| easier breathing at first sight, and their tendency | | | | near a boat slip, you'll be able to head to the |
| to bring people together for games, meals and | | | | Delaware Canal in the space of just 10 minutes. |
| laughter is pretty universal. As you'll see when | | | | This region is a hotspot for antiques, and a |
| you arrive, having a home rather than a hotel | | | | theatre and several dining establishments will help |
| room will add a sense of fortune and | | | | to make each day complete. |
| enchantment to your gathering, so bring the | | | | Even if you're taking an intimate trip with your |
| whole crew along and see what merriment | | | | significant other, the one who you can barely |
| occurs. | | | | remember thanks to both of you being so busy |
| Larger homes make great excuses for family | | | | lately, there's a rental to fit your needs. Properties |
| reunions, formal or informal. Maybe, in this day in | | | | come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges, including |
| age, getting mom, dad, and the kids all in the | | | | mini, cute, and affordable. Get cozy with your |
| same room can seem practically impossible, so | | | | sweetheart in a tastefully decorated cottage a |
| accomplishing it during your upcoming trip will be | | | | mere 50 feet from the water's edge and about |
| like a reunion of epic proportions. Many vacation | | | | thirty miles from Washington. You may want to |
| rentals are pet-friendly, too, so even Rover will be | | | | take a trip to the city, or you may end up |
| able to join in the fun. | | | | snuggling your days away. The point is, it's your |
| But back to Chesapeake Bay, picture a gem of a | | | | choice. |
| vacation rental located along the east shore; a | | | | If you're picky about where you stay, go online |
| short drive from DC, St. Michaels, and Easton. | | | | to check out detailed pictures, descriptions and |
| These towns have all you'll need as far as | | | | reviews of all the Chesapeake Bay Vacation |
| restaurants, nightlife, marinas and festivals, but | | | | Rentals available. You'll surely come across |
| you won't be spending all of your time there by | | | | something that speaks to you, so get ready to |
| any means. Nope; believe it or not, you might end | | | | make a reservation sooner rather than later. |