Oxford, Maryland:
Oxford is a historic village located on a peninsula surrounded by Chesapeake Bay, with five excellent restaurants ranging from high-end to waterfront to casual. Several cute stores, a market with full service deli, wine, beer, groceries, galleries, antique stores, a small library and a historical museum are in town and within walking distance from the house.
Oxford has car ferry service to St. Michaels, Maryland, another pleasant village with even more stores, antique stores, restaurants, a maritime museum and the award winning restaurant and spa at the Inn at Perry Cabin.
Within walking distance are marinas, boating facilities, public tennis courts, a community center that boast activities, events, classes, and a firehouse that serves pancake breakfasts monthly.
Biking, golf, sailing, boating, tennis, walking, swimming, bird-watching are all activities in the area.
Easton, a large town with more shops, restaurants galleries, activities and events is a ten minute drive.