1891 Coastal Charmer: fully renovated farmhouse

Entire home in White Stone, Virginia

  1. 5 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Mary Lou
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Built in 1891, this farmhouse has been totally renovated by a professional designer. The Cottage is filled with coastal colors and accessories so it feels fun and updated but still retains the feeling of walking into a well loved family beach cottage. We are pet friendly as any beach cottage should be and love seeing our guests and their pets enjoying the cottage. Follow the cottage on social media @ BlueOysterCottage for more pictures, design ideas and local places to visit.

The space
Come visit this beautifully renovated 1891 farmhouse. It is fully restored yet retains its 19th century coastal charm. Upon arrival you will first enter into a well appointed but charming kitchen with a custom recycled glass island perfect for prepping or serving meals. All the appliances are new including a gas range. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook breakfast , lunch or an elaborate seafood feast from the local waters. There is also a well stocked coffee bar perfectly placed to grab a cup of coffee as you head out onto the porch. Also in the kitchen you will find an enclosed washer and dryer. The kitchen opens up into the large dining area which features a gas fireplace. ( a bit tricky yo use so we ask to meet with guests who want to use so we can walk them through the operating instructions) The table seats 6 and is ideal for enjoying meals, games or working on a laptop.

The comfortable and cozy living room features a smart TV which will let you log into your personal streaming services and watch your favorite shows. The cabinets are filled with an extensive collection of games , puzzles , and books. There is a small sitting room on the other side of the entry hall with a twin daybed and closet. The daybed is filled with comfortable pillows and is perfect for naps, quiet reading, or as extra sleeping space. It will be made up for your guests upon request prior to arrival.

Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, decorative fireplaces, and lots of period detail. The larger room has a queen bed and the smaller has full size bed. The fluffy beds, soft colors and fabrics, and sun filled windows overlooking the private yard make you feel as if you are staying in a charming bed and breakfast. Tucked into the hallway is a window seat which seems to be our pet guest’s favorite spot. The narrow and steep staircase is original and adds to the quaint charm of the space.

There is a full bathroom with a tub and shower on the main floor. In the bathroom is a closet with extra towels and necessities. The 2nd floor has a half bath accessible from both bedrooms. There is an adjoining dressing area with mirror for putting on make up. Additionally there is an outdoor shower ( soon to be enclosed) and sink perfect for washing off or cleaning your catch after a day on the water.

The house features a large screened porch with vintage metal furniture including a dining set and the perfect napping glider. Curl up with a good book or a cocktail while enjoying the coastal breezes or watching the beautiful sunsets. This seems to be a favorite spot for all our guests who always comment on how they love looking out on the beautiful and peaceful surroundings and even how soothing the sound of a rainstorm is on the porch’s tin roof.

In the garden shed you will find a Weber kettle for grilling up your catch as well as croquet, badminton, and horseshoes to bring out everyone’s competitiveness. There are also beach chairs, cooler, umbrella and sand toys in the shed. End the evening around the fire pit roasting marshmallows and enjoying the multitude of stars overhead.

***New this summer we can offer guests bay access just a few doors down the road( about a 100 yards ) Grab a kayak or other watercraft and explore the area from the water. We have 2 kayaks and carriers available with advance notice and an additional $50.00 per kayak fee. ( these will used at the user's own risk and and the Blue Oyster Cottage does not accept any liability) This area is meant for watercraft access only. It does not have a beach area and is not suitable for swimming.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property.

***New this summer we can offer guests bay access just a few doors down the road( about a 100 yards ) Grab a kayak or other watercraft and explore the area from the water. We have 2 kayaks and carriers available with advance notice and an additional fee of $50.00 each( these will used at the user's own risk and and the Blue Oyster Cottage does not accept any liability) This access is for watercraft access only and does not have a beach area suitable for swimming.

Other things to note
The Cottage has been lovingly updated but yet preserves the quaint charm of its era with the original narrow staircase and cozy ceiling clearances that evoke the warmth of a turn of the century farmhouse.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 140 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

White Stone, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

It seems as if you are enjoying a beautiful peaceful country retreat but you are only a few miles from the great restaurants and shops of Whitestone, Irvington, and Kilmarnock.
There is a small public beach, boat and kayak launch at the end of Windmill Point Rd. just under 2 miles away. A much needed beach renovation project is recently complete at his beach. There is a brand new fishing pier, rest rooms, plentiful free parking and lots of sandy beach with clear shallow water. There is also a fun tiki bar and restaurant open seasonally at the adjacent marina.

New this summer we will be offering our guests a small river access area just before Fleets Island about 100 yards from the cottage. There will be a small kayak and SUP launch area as well as a spot to fish or crab.

Hughlett Point Nature reserve which is a beautiful secluded area for walking the beach, nature trails, birding and swimming is just under a half hour away.

Whitestone 5 miles
Irvington 7 1/2 miles
Kilmarnock 10 miles
Hughlett Pointe Nature Reserve 17 miles

Meet your host

Superhost
140 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Colonial Williamsburg
Speaks English
Since becoming empty nesters Mike and I have become avid travelers and have used and loved air bnb’s all over Europe and the US. We have just moved to the Chesapeake Bay Area of Virginia and will begin hosting guests at an old farmhouse we have lovingly restored. I love history and historic architecture, as well as great food, wine, and books. Being in the design business I appreciate well designed interiors and furnishings. We have restored several old homes in Florida and Virginia and appreciate the care and work it takes to live in an old home. We love to travel with our adult children when we can, especially since our 3 children are scattered all over the country. We enjoy getting off the beaten track and exploring back roads and hidden neighborhoods. We love deserted beaches and remote mountain scenery. We do not vacation at resorts or eat at the recommended tourist places. My favorite thing to do in a new place is to wander the streets and lose myself in the experience. We have become enamored with Italy and the small towns of Cetona in Tuscany and Santo Stephano in Sicily have become almost like home and a recent trip to the Aeolian Island Panarea have us already planning our next trip there.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs