Waterfront Cottage w Water Access, Sauna, Hot Tub

Entire cottage in Heathsville, Virginia

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Will
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Come relax in our delightful waterfront home decorated with classic cottage décor. Sit out on one of the two big screened-in porches, go for a swim in the shallow brackish (mostly fresh) water, relax in our hot tub, sweat in the sauna, or throw one of our crab pots in the water and enjoy the spoils of the waters off the Potomac River. Our house is situated off the Potomac on Hull Creek, which means the water is nice and shallow for little ones to play, and there are plenty of crabs to be caught!

The space
Our house is ready to host folks and is set for full-time guest stays. We provide all the necessities for spending some time in a 'home-away-from-home' for a couple nights or a week or more! Our house faces west along the water, so you can sit on the dock or the back porch and enjoy nightly fire-red sunsets over the water. It's far enough away from any big cities that thousands of stars can be seen on a clear night, and the ospreys, herons, and other water birds offer hours of relaxing birdwatching from the porch or the hot tub. Revive your body with a good sweat in our water view sauna. Our goal for this house is to help our guests disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and take some time to slow down and enjoy some time together with their loved ones. Although, of course, if work keeps calling, we have a dedicated workspace in the master bedroom that overlooks the water where you can pop your laptop and take care of your work just in time to go fishing off the dock at dusk.

We have a few baby and young kid amenities available including a high chair, pack-n-play, and a removable guard rail for the queen bed in the second bedroom.

It’s worth noting that our home here is off the beaten path. The nearest town is Reedville, a quaint fishing town, at about 15 minutes away. If you’re interest in shopping and seeing some other local offerings, Warsaw, Kilmarnock, and Irvington are our favorite little towns here at about 30-60 min away. Some stores are only open during summer or on weekends (grocery store is year-round). Pack in some groceries when you come, and enjoy some waterfront tranquility. We love it that way!

Guest access
You'll be able to access the entire house and property. Included in the property is the front and back yard, both porches, the house, and the dock and beach. The garage on site is not available for guests.

Other things to note
The sleeping porch/3rd bedroom is located just inside the main entrance of the house. It has a full bed and a single bed that rolls out, but take note of its location in the floorplan photo as a reference.

The full bedroom is a jack-and-jill bathroom, so you will have to go through one of the bedrooms to access it.

We have a few yoga mats and an assortment of kettlebells for guests to use. We're happy to share some of our favorite kettlebell workouts with you if you need suggestions, too. And of course, use them at your own risk.

Our beach is on tidal water and can shrink and expand depending on the tides. The listing pictures are at low tide. Low and high tides happen at different (but predictable) times throughout the year. Search online for something like "tide chart Heathsville Virginia" to find when high and low tides will be during your stay. And let us know if you have any questions about it for your stay.

Lastly, our part of the water (right near where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Potomac River, but on a quiet tributary) is lovely brackish water, and hosts an assortment of bay wildlife. In the spring, mid-to-late summer and fall, it's common to see jellyfish floating by our dock. Please take proper precautions and check our guidebook for more information.

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What this place offers

Bay view
River view
Private beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 103 Mbps

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 138 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Heathsville, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The neighborhood is a quiet one where most neighbors are only around on weekends. During the summer, there are large cornfields that line the gravel road through cute waterfront cottages, and many views of the water on your approach. All the folks around are quite friendly and love the river life. Reedville is about a 15-20 minute drive away and features the Fisherman's Museum, a couple local restaurants with great seafood, and an ice cream place that features delicious Gelati Celeste ice cream out of Richmond.

Meet your host

Superhost
164 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Business Owner
We are locals of Richmond, Virginia who love to travel and see new places when we can. And explore and enjoy our own city when we can’t.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm