For weddings that don't need a ballroom
Your fifty closest people. One private estate.
The whole weekend — not just the four hours.
A private 6-bedroom Chesapeake Bay water-view estate on Hoopers Island. Pergola for the vows. Front deck for the sunset portrait. 1,600 sqft Flex Barn as your built-in rain plan and dance floor.
Up to 50 for the day, including the 24 who stay the weekend.
Bay View
Pergola
Flex Barn
Kitchen
What you've been quietly picturing
It's smaller. It's more personal. It means more.
You already know what you don't want. You don't want a ballroom. You don't want 200 plus-ones. You don't want a $34,000 four-hour reception that ends with you packing the car at 11 PM and saying goodbye to half the people you love.
What you've been picturing is smaller. Fifty of the people who actually matter — under one roof, by the Bay, for the whole weekend. The vows at golden hour under the lighted pergola. Family-style dinner on the deck. The fire pit until 1 AM. Sunday morning brunch in pajamas before anyone leaves.
That version is real. This is the house where it happens.
"My wife and I built this home for our own family gatherings, and there's nothing that makes us happier than seeing it used for moments that matter. A wedding, no matter the size, is the biggest of those moments. We'd be honored to have our home be the backdrop for the start of your story together."
— Soul Coulibaly, Owner
The wedding-weekend version of you
For the couple who already knows what they don't want.
Four ceremony spots on the property
Where you say the vows.
The lighted pergola
Seats 20 under cover. String lights overhead. Golden hour comes through the open side. The single most photographed spot on the property.
The front lawn
Open sky, Chesapeake Bay as the backdrop, fits a 50-guest ceremony with tent or rows. Sunset works particularly well — the light off the water is unmatched.
The rear deck
Covered, railed, more intimate. Best for ceremonies of 20–30 in shoulder seasons (April–May, September–October) when weather is unpredictable.
Fire pit area
Twilight ceremony for smaller groups (10–25). Twinkle lights, pergola in the background, the fire lit just after vows. The most cinematic option.
What your photographer will love
Four shots already framed for you.
These aren't backdrops we hope work. They're the shots couples leave with, every time. Send this list to your photographer — they'll thank you.
The vows
Pergola, string lights, golden hour.
West-facing, golden hour comes through the open side. The string lights catch the late light. This is the single most photographed spot on the property — and the one couples send to their parents to show why they picked this place.
The couple portrait
Front deck at sunset, Chesapeake Bay behind you.
The light off the water is the kind photographers chase for years. Cargo ships drift past on the horizon — sometimes a Baltimore-bound cruise ship slips by, perfectly timed. The shot your parents will frame on their wall.
The first dance
Flex Barn, 16-ft sliding door open to the lawn.
1,600 sqft, 16-foot ceilings, white walls catching uplight. The sliding door opens to the lawn and the western sky beyond — natural establishing shot, then close-up under the bistro lights. Best dance-floor light on the property.
The candid
Fire pit at twilight, the whole party gathered.
Once the formal photos are done and dinner's cleared, the fire pit becomes the cinematic shot. Twenty-plus people around the flames, string lights overhead, the Bay marsh fading to dark behind. Every wedding album needs this picture.
Explore the Property
Every room, at the scale a group uses it
The weekend, hour by hour
What an actual wedding weekend looks like here.
Friday afternoon
Arrival
Inner circle arrives. Bedrooms assigned. The bride opens a bottle with her sister on the rear deck. Kids find the playset. Someone discovers the 2 crab traps in the front ditch and decides this is their project.
Friday night
Welcome at the fire pit
Pizza or low-key catering on the pergola. Fire pit lit at sunset. Twenty people, two bottles of wine, the toasts that aren't on the schedule. The teens claim the upstairs lounge for board games. Bed by midnight — quiet hours start at 10.
Saturday morning
Slow start
The bride's dad is on the rear deck at 6 AM with coffee, watching purple martins flip through the air catching bugs. Maybe a blue heron at the marsh edge. The bridesmaids take over the upstairs bedrooms for hair-and-makeup with the wide morning light through the French doors.
Saturday late afternoon
Ceremony at the pergola
Acoustic guitarist plays as guests arrive. Vows at golden hour under string lights. Family-style cocktail hour on the front deck — the photographer gets the sunset portrait while everyone toasts. Plated dinner under the pergola or on the lawn.
Saturday night
Reception, fire pit, stars
First dance in the Flex Barn with the doors open to the lawn. Conversation, not bass. Speeches that don't get cut off by a DJ schedule. Music wraps at 10. Fire pit takes over until 1 AM — the part nobody wants to end.
Sunday morning
Brunch in pajamas
Coffee on the front deck. Brunch in the breakfast room. The whole family is still here. Goodbyes that take three hours because nobody actually wants to leave. The opposite of a wedding that ends at 11 PM with you alone in a hotel room.
The rules, said plainly
What's allowed and what isn't.
This is a working watermen community — quiet by 10, acoustic by tradition. The couples who book here are choosing that, not tolerating it. Grandma's bedroom is upstairs; she's sleeping when the music ends. The conversation IS the soundtrack.
Yes — allowed
- Up to 50 ceremony / event guests
- 24 of them stay overnight on the property
- Acoustic live music — guitarist, string quartet, small unplugged ensemble
- Tents on the 1.2-acre lawn for larger ceremony seating
- Professional photographers, videographers, officiants
- Outside catering arranged through your preferred vendor
- Pergola, lawn, deck, or fire-pit ceremony locations
- Pet-friendly (the dog can be ring-bearer)
No — not allowed
- No DJ
- No live bands (only acoustic / unplugged)
- No amplified outdoor sound
- No music after 10 PM (10 PM – 8 AM quiet hours per local ordinance)
- No fireworks or open-flame pyrotechnics
- No event larger than 50 attendees
- No drone overflights without prior owner approval
Almost every couple who has hosted here says the same thing afterwards: the acoustic ceremony was the right call. The conversations happen. The toasts land. The string lights and the Bay become the atmosphere. Nobody leaves at 9 PM because the bass is too loud. The whole night is louder in a way that lasts.
The numbers, no surprises
What a wedding weekend actually costs.
1. Room booking
The standard nightly rate × number of nights + $300 cleaning + 11% Maryland tax (6% state + 5% Dorchester County). 30% deposit at booking for stays 14+ days out, balance 3 days before check-in; closer in, paid in full. Pet fee $150 per stay if applicable.
2. Event deposit (refundable)
A $500 refundable event-and-cleanup deposit applies on top of the room booking for any event approved under the rental agreement. Returned after the event based on the property's condition — we want you to celebrate fully and we trust you to leave the place as you found it.
No platform service fees. No resort fees. No surprise add-ons.
Owner-direct booking. Owner-reviewed every wedding request personally.
Full refund if cancelled 14+ days before check-in.
Why You'll Love It Here
Curated highlights for your stay
Panoramic Bay Views
Watch cargo ships, cruise ships & sailboats drift across the Chesapeake — the view shifts all day long from every front window and the second-floor rooms are stunning
Flex Barn (1,600 sqft)
16-ft ceilings, 16-ft sliding barn door, step-free ramps in and out — 'the yes space' for families, strategy room for teams, yoga studio, storage for boats & gear. No extra cost.
Pergola · Fire Pit · Hammock · Picnic Table
Seats 20 at the lighted pergola, 6 at the convertible picnic table, 2 in the hammock under the tree canopy — every inch of the backyard is designed for lingering
Step-Free Main Level
Both decks have ramps and French door entry. The Flex Barn has ramps in and out. Three bedrooms, including the master with its soaking tub, are on the main level and take no stairs to reach. The other three bedrooms are upstairs by a standard staircase and there is no chair lift
10-Car Parking + Boat/Gear Storage
About 10 cars comfortably, more with careful parking, and room for a boat trailer. The Flex Barn can be driven into for unloading and takes overflow cars when it isn't in use. No permit needed
Pet-Friendly
Up to 2 dogs, $150 per stay. No cats.
Front Deck with Rocking & Gliding Chairs
Watch the Bay change from morning mist to golden hour from your own private rocking chairs — the front deck is where the day starts and ends
Wildlife: Deer, Birds & Bay Creatures
A deer feeder draws sika and white-tail deer plus songbirds — visible from the rear deck and rear windows. Walk across the road to the water to crab. Spot dolphins by the bridge. Look for herons at the shoreline.
About 110–125 miles from major metros
No surprises at checkout
What it actually costs.
One price covers the whole house, the Flex Barn and every bedroom, for up to 24 people. Here is everything that goes into it.
$1,161
2 nights for the whole house, cleaning and Maryland tax included. The cheapest 2 nights still open are Mon 7 Dec to Wed 9 Dec.
30% deposit at booking for stays 14+ days out, balance 3 days before check-in; closer in, paid in full.
Full refund if cancelled 14+ days before check-in.
Check-in 4 PM · Check-out 10 AM. No early check-in or late check-out.
Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM; sound carries over the water out here. No events beyond the people staying unless the owner approves them, and only on stays booked here. Up to 50 people on the property, including the 24 staying the night during an approved event. Ask before check-in — there is no fixed number of days — and the owner's approval must be in writing.
Same nightly rate as our Evolve listing. You just don't pay a booking platform's service fee on top.
What Guests Say
"We had such a fantastic stay! The house truly lived up to the listing—tons of space for our group of 20, and the layout made it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy. The host was amazing: super responsive, thoughtful, and proactive with details and local tips. The property itself is beautiful and private, with a great backyard and a huge flex barn. The kitchen had everything we needed, and all the linens were spotless. We'd absolutely come back for another stay!"
Smitha Ann
Group trip · July 2026
Verified review — see it on Airbnb"This is great property for folks looking for accessibility - there's a ramp and primary bedroom / bath are on the main floor. This was a must for us as we were traveling with elderly parents with limited mobility. The setting is scenic but the location is more remote than some — so good for those looking for a quiet and relaxing time. We enjoyed nearby restaurant called "Old Salty's." We appreciated how responsive the host was to our suggestions and questions. We appreciated small details, like laundry baskets in the rooms as well as Tupperware in the kitchen, puzzles and card games in the sitting area. I believe the host is continuing to add more amenities as guests send more suggestions!"
Anoka F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026 · Traveled with family and young children
Verified review — see it on Vrbo"We absolutely loved our stay. [The] house was beautiful, the amenities were excellent, and we loved the crabs!! We went for a family weekend (mix of 18 kids and adults) and it was very spacious and comfortable for everyone. The pergola in the back was an especially big hit! We highly recommend and would stay again."
Bridget C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026 · Traveled with family and young children
Verified review — see it on Vrbo"I stayed here during the long Memorial Day weekend with 6 couples and 4 children. The place was large enough to accommodate us all for sleeping arrangements. The views were very nice. The place was very clean and looked new. We had a wonderful time. The host was very accommodating and responsive. I highly recommend."
Andrew
Herndon, VA · Group trip · May 2026
Verified review — see it on Airbnb"We had a wonderful experience staying at this beautiful house. Kitchen was fully equipped, bathrooms were clean with enough towels and toiletries and bed was very comfortable. Host was very responsive to answer questions via chat and was checking regularly everything was going well. I would recommend this place to others and will stay there again in the future."
Siva
East Brunswick, NJ · Group trip · July 2026
Verified review — see it on Airbnb"The house was perfect for a large family get away. It was quiet and private enough that we had a great sense of privacy and comfort while still being not too far from stores, restaurants, and other things to do if you want to get outside. The views on the drive in and over the water were incredible"
Esli
Chicago, IL · Group trip · August 2026
Verified review — see it on Airbnb"Very peaceful with great views. The host was very kind and helpful."
Koo
Boyds, MD · Stayed with kids · July 2026
Verified review — see it on AirbnbWould rather book somewhere you have used before? The same house and the same dates are on Airbnb and VRBO. Each site shows its own total at its own checkout.
What couples ask before booking
What you're probably wondering.
Have a question we didn't answer? The AI concierge in the bottom-right knows the property inside out.
The wedding you've been picturing. The weekend that becomes the story.
Pay by card and it's saved at booking — nothing charged until the owner personally reviews and approves your wedding. 30% room deposit + $500refundable event deposit at approval. Free cancellation 14+ days out. One wedding at a time on the property — yours has our full attention.