House in Maryland
13 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
THORNTON Estate, established in 1664, is a quintessential Eastern Shore estate. The magnificent manor house anchors the 325 acre preserved farm outside of Chestertown Maryland.
Lord Baltimore granted the original patent for Thornton from colonial lands he received from King Charles I of England in the early 17th century. Conveyed to Philip Hopkins in 1693 the estate is still owned by his direct descendants. The current manor house — built in 1815 — was fully renovated in 2008.
Lord Baltimore granted the original patent for Thornton from colonial lands he received from King Charles I of England in the early 17th century. Conveyed to Philip Hopkins in 1693 the estate is still owned by his direct descendants. The current manor house — built in 1815 — was fully renovated in 2008.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Maryland
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Our extended family of 13 retreats to a new huge house in the region every year, and this house has been the best so far. It's great, has everything you need. It's a wonderful blend of old and historic with modern, new and comfortable like a modern home. The kitchen is great, the pool is great, the grounds are great--lots of long walks available. There is an elevator that took my elderly mother up the stairs to her room. Everyone had their own space and was very comfortable. Lots of space for gathering inside and outside. Huge fire pit. Everything was excellent. Big shout out too for the wonderful caretaker who checked us in, had wood ready in the fire pit, took us for an historic tour of the property in a golf cart, and was available by phone if we needed anything, and was overall just a wonderful person. We had a great weekend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Four generations of my family, aged 8 to 80, spent Christmas week here. There was something for everyone in the house and on the property. The antebellum mansion has been beautifully restored, with the addition of modern bathrooms and a gorgeous modern kitchen. It’s a beautiful, comfortable space for a family celebration.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Peaceful and tranquil. The inside was classic. The outside was filled with natural beauty and variety.
5 / 10·Sep 2021
Beautiful place. Very peaceful. Very clean and well cared for
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
"Our extended family of 13 retreats to a new huge house in the region every year, and this house has been the best so far. It's great, has everything you need. It's a wonderful blend of old and histo..."
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