Vacation Rentals in Maryland

Travel to Maryland / Maryland Vacation Rentals

From the Appalachians to the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, Maryland vacation rentals will introduce you to a wealth of history, interests, and activities that just about anyone can appreciate. Reserve a vacation rental in Maryland; you’ll need plenty of time on your vacation.

Maryland’s Chesapeake

Planning a Maryland beach vacation? The Cheaspeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, with 11,600 miles of shoreline to explore. It is responsible for the quality seafood cuisine in Maryland, especially blue crabs. The Chesapeake provides endless chances for fun and recreation, whether on the water with boats, yachts or ferries, on the beaches, or at the harbor areas. For nature lovers, it is a very interesting ecosystem, with more than 3,600 species of plant, animals, and fish, as well as 29 species of waterfowl. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels celebrates the Bay history, and Chesapeake Bay craft. Many of the communities surrounding the Bay, both large and small, have been affected historically and culturally by it. Celebrate the Chesapeake during your stay.

Maryland Vacation Spots

Western Maryland is the Appalachian region of Maryland, with mountains, lakes, and whitewater rapids flowing. In addition to other outdoor interests, you can hike the Appalachian Trail. Garrett County is the location of Maryland’s highest peak, Backbone Mountain, and Deep Creek Lake, its largest manmade lake. Allegany County’s history as a transportation center lives on through places such as the C&O Canal National Historic Park and the Transportation and Industrial Museum. Washington County is also historical; Fort Frederick is the only British colonial fort still intact.

The Capital region consists of the counties surrounding Washington, D.C. Francis Scott Key was born in Frederick County, and both the Roger Brooke Taney Home and the Francis Scott Key Museum are located in the city of Frederick. Frederick County also has more farms than any other county in Maryland. Montgomery County holds many federal government agencies, and Bethesda has the National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library worldwide. Peer at the Great Falls of the Potomac River, or visit Glen Echo’s home of Clara Barton. Attractions in Prince George’s County include the Goddard Space Flight Center and a colonial tobacco plantation.

The Central region is guaranteed to keep you entertained and busy, especially with Baltimore and Maryland’s capital, Annapolis in this region. Annapolis has more buildings and houses from the 18th century than any other U.S. city, and is known as “America’s Sailing Capital” with a myriad of sailing and yachting opportunities on the Chesapeake. The U.S. Naval Academy is in Annapolis, and its museum chronicles the history of the Navy up to today. Baltimore is an important city in Maryland, with many attractions such as its Inner Harbor, a lively place for shopping, dining, nightlife, people watching, and the National Aquarium. The house of Edgar Allen Poe also shapes the culture of Baltimore, as does Baltimore’s support for music and the arts.

The Southern region lines the southwestern edge of Chesapeake Bay. St. Mary’s County is a history-filled area, with the 800-acre Historic St. Mary’s City museum providing “living” accounts of life in the 1600’s from workers dressed in that period’s clothing. Fossils are found on the beach at Calvert Cliffs in Calvert County, as well as the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons having exhibits of prehistoric creatures, and the Drum Point Lighthouse. Visit Flag Pond Nature Park outside of Lusby where a collection of woods, ponds, swamps, and freshwater marshes add to the contrast of the Chesapeake Bay beaches. A Maryland vacation is sure to be a colorful, memorable, and enlightening experience.

The Delaware border and the Chesapeake Bay mostly shapes the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Kent County, a water-based region , contains the Rock Hall Museum with nautical artifacts and the Waterman’s Museum, exhibiting crabbing and fishing. Queen Anne’s County is a haven for boating, hunting, and fishing. St. Michael’s in Talbot County is historically significant because the lanterns hung there during the War of 1812 caused the British cannons to overshoot their targets. Caroline County is home to the oldest gristmill in the U.S., and is strong in agriculture. Visit the Spocott Windmill in Dorchester County, the Salisbury Zoo in Wicomico County, the Governor Tawes Historical Museum in Somerset County, and the horse farms of Cecil County. Ocean City is a resort area year-round, with white sand beaches, shops, and places to eat. It's no wonder New England visitors often have an Ocean City, Maryland vacation rental in mind!

Make the most of your Maryland vacation

Whether you're gearing up for a Maryland beach vacation, or hope to spend every day museum hopping, a Maryland vacation rental is the way to go. And you're in luck -- everything from a pet-friendly Ocean City, Maryland vacation rental to a cozy Deep Creek Lake cabin can be found right here. 

Sites and tours to see

B&O Railroad Station in Garrett County
LaVale Toll Gate House in Allegany County
Lilypons Water Gardens in Buckeystown
National Capital Trolley Museum in Wheaton
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County
Thomas Stone Home in Charles County
City Council Chamber at City Hall in Annapolis
National Cryptologic Museum in Anne Arundel County
World War II submarine Torsk at Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Peale Museum in Baltimore
Concord Point Lighthouse in Harford County
Mason-Dixon Crownstone in Caroline County
Teackle Mansion in Somerset County

• For even more detailed info on the state, take a look at our Maryland Travel Guide.