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Hi there! I’m Shawn Mahshie—owner of Chesapeake Paradise, a 5-star waterfront getaway with multiple unique accommodations on two private acres, as well as an author, Self-Solidarity Coach, and retreat leader.
Want to get a feel for who I am and what it’s like to stay here? The reviews say it best. You can read past guest's heartfelt stories and honest reflections on our Guest Reviews page, where they’ve shared what made their time at Chesapeake Paradise so meaningful.
I’m someone who is just incredibly grateful to live in this gorgeous, quiet, nature-filled spot on the Chesapeake Bay, to have this opportunity to share it with others, and to connect with such lovely people along the way. I’m always thrilled to see how much individuals, couples, and families enjoy staying here—and I hope their words will tell you what you need to know.
I’ve been a Superhost for many years... not an easy position to earn, but I love sharing this spot with folks and just want you to have a good time. In 2017, one of my Chesapeake Paradise accommodations, The Flat Plus Solarium, was named Travel + Leisure’s Best Airbnb in Maryland. Since then, the space has grown into a waterfront micro-resort, with five unique accommodations nestled across the property: the expansive 6–7 bedroom Chesapeake House, the bright and charming 3-bedroom Waterfront Wonder Cottage, and the private, the Skylit Flat Plus sun-drenched Solarium with its cozy solarium, and the romantic Sunrise Suite with stunning water views.
Guests enjoy amenities like a private pier, screened porches, wood fire pits, kayaks, hammocks, BBQs, swings, and wide green lawns that are perfect for everything from family picnics to quiet morning coffee. It's truly a place where people come to unwind, reconnect, and create special memories.
Folks also hold business and spiritual retreats and small weddings here, and it's truly a joy for me to be in a position to share this great spot and see people so connected and transformed.
Beyond that… I will be very happy to answer any questions you may have about my diverse interests and pursuits, as well as the travel destinations I am currently exploring. I also work as a life/author-coach. In addition to being certified in The Work of Byron Katie, I teach my own method centered around The Wheel of Self-Forgiveness, which helps high-achieving women transform self-abandonment and harsh self-criticism into an enduring state of Self-Solidarity, so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and emotional safety. These tools have helped me SO much in my life; when you have your own reliable way to capitalize on your stressful thoughts about the VERY person or thing that upsets you—and turn them into highly creative solutions and greater peace and love each time—it's a whole different world. Very cool.
I hold my own wonderful waterfront women’s retreats in this work here a few times a year, and even sometimes work with guests if they make an appointment to see me while they are here—or schedule their stay as a Symmetry of Happiness retreat (individual, couples, or groups/families). But NO PRESSURE! I won’t bring it up unless you do, and I’m also happy to teach you some amazing shortcuts to loving life as it comes.
If you’re curious about the retreats, you can learn more here and explore the possibility of blending relaxation with transformation during your stay.
