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Rental Kayaks are complimentary to our guests

Your private boat slip and dock are steps from the door

Kitchen & dining area with Seating for 6

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Heathsville, VA

Reedville Fishermen's Museum27 min drive
Buzzard's Point Marina28 min drive
Smith Point Marina32 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)91 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This place couldn’t be more perfect! My husband and I stayed for a week and a couple of friends joined us for the weeken...

Kathleen D. D.

Oct 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captain's Quarters

1 King Bed

Island Hopper

2 Single Beds

Suite with Water View

1 Double Bed

The Waterman

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Secluded Waterfront Retreat-Ramp-Dock-Tiki Bar-Game Room-River Cruise Included

Between the place where the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers empty into the Chesapeake Bay is a peninsula called the Northern Neck of Virginia. It may seem to be the end of the earth but when you arrive you find a lovely destination that is the perfect getaway.

Nautical Decor that would charm the Saltiest Sea Captain. Water view from most rooms. Well equipped kitchen with new appliances. Luxury Hotel quality mattresses and bedding in every detail. The master bedroom has a private deck also with a breathtaking view of the Chesapeake Bay. A Covered deck with gas grill is comfortably furnished with plenty of outdoor seating. Fishing and crabbing from a private dock just steps from your door.

Week long Rentals enjoy a Free 1 hr. River Cruise with Capt. Billy's Charters at nearby Ingram Bay Marina. (Except Holidays)

Private boat slip for your personal watercraft. The Chesapeake Bay offers some of the very Best Fishing and Sailing in the Region. Kayaks and Canoe provided. Charter Fishing trips available in walking distance (in season). Enjoy Breathtaking Sunrise on the Bay and Glorious sunsets fading into a meadow of sparkling fireflies.

*All water related activities will be at your own risk. Careful supervision of Children
*Guests will be responsible for any damage to the property.
*NO SMOKING * NO EVENTS * ANIMALS - (Dogs Only) One, any size (Fee is Per Pet)
VIOLATORS MAY RISK BEING ASKED TO LEAVE PROPERTY & FORFEIT RESERVATION

***********PLEASE READ HOUSE RULES IN DETAIL BELOW***********

Property manager

Mary Pipkin -

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome with careful supervision.

Events

No events allowed

Subject to owners approval

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Per Pet Fee, Housebroken, Well Behaved DOGS ONLY

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only Housebroken, Vaccinated, Well Behaved Animals considered (Dogs Only)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Subject to owners approval

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Heathsville

Located in Heathsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Good Luck Cellars and Buzzard's Point Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hughlett Point Natural Area and White Stone Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Compass Entertainment Complex and Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Heathsville, VA

What's nearby

Northern Neck Farm Museum - 22 min drive
Hughlett Point Natural Area - 24 min drive
Reedville Fishermen's Museum - 27 min drive
Buzzard's Point Marina - 28 min drive
Smith Point Marina - 32 min drive

Getting around

Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

‪Horn Harbor Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
‪Reedville Market - ‬28 min drive
‪T&J's Dairy Barn - ‬18 min drive
‪KC's Crabs & Cues - ‬19 min drive
‪Good Luck Cellars - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Waterfront Retreat-Ramp-Dock-Tiki Bar-Game Room-River Cruise Included pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Waterfront Retreat-Ramp-Dock-Tiki Bar-Game Room-River Cruise Included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Waterfront Retreat-Ramp-Dock-Tiki Bar-Game Room-River Cruise Included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Waterfront Retreat-Ramp-Dock-Tiki Bar-Game Room-River Cruise Included located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Good Luck Cellars, Hughlett Point Natural Area and Northern Neck Farm Museum. Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Rivah & Bay Life!

Sailor’s Rest is the perfect Rivah & Bay getaway. Capt Billy and Mary are delightful hosts. The house easily accommodated our two families with four teen girls. Be sure to book the sunset cruise with Capt Billy. We’ve stayed here twice and done his cruise three times. It’s a blast!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D. D.

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!

This place couldn’t be more perfect! My husband and I stayed for a week and a couple of friends joined us for the weekend. There are so many great things to share about this house. Captain Billy fit the 4 of us in for a river cruise on Saturday which was such an added bonus! We enjoyed crabbing and fishing. We caught a good amount of crabs! We kayaked almost every day and even ventured out into the bay with the kayaks. The weather was perfect in September to be out on the water. The creek was so calm and peaceful. We also enjoyed just sitting out on the comfortable back deck (which was so close to the water) and on the Adirondack chairs on the dock. So quiet and serene and private! There was a nice grill (almost new) to grill our meat. We loved taking bike rides with the nice bikes provided! There were nice paved country roads and neighborhoods to explore. The living area was so nicely furnished and spacious with a nice big screen TV. To top it all off the beds were so comfortable!!!! Mary and Captain Billy were wonderful hosts and were always available to help us or answer any questions. We enjoyed our stay so much! It was everything the listing says it is and more!! We can’t wait to come back again!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

14 Sept 2023

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wonderful rental

great location, great house and setup, had a wonderful weekend getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

4 Sept 2023

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Peaceful Waterside Stay!

Captain Billy and his wife, Mary are the best host! Very attentive to your needs. And this bay side, peaceful house is perfect for a relaxing and fun vacation—equipped with kayaks and a canoe, games, pool table and a fun rec room, and crabbing right off the dock or fishing and the one hour boat ride included is really nice too! The large back porch is nicely laid out with comfortable chairs to enjoy the waterside view and grilling out and eating on the back shaded deck. We want to return to purchase a charter fishing trip to get some help from Captain Billy, and do some real fishing out in the bay or ocean wherever he goes :-). Hope to return soon one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

27 Aug 2023

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Family Vacation/2023

We had a wonderful time, we went fishing and crabbing. We also went to Busch Gardens, and Water Country USA for my birthday.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

21 Aug 2023

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Wonderful Stay!

Everything was exactly how it was listed! We enjoyed all the amenities. Loved taking the canoe and kayaks on the water. We even discovered a beach we could paddle to. Loved our river cruise and the staff was super accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place! Thanks Mary!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer S.

11 Aug 2023

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Sailors Rest

It was a great location. The marina was great next door. We used our boat the whole time. We'll definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

18 June 2023

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Great anniversary week

We had fun at the property and in the area. It was a perfect combination of relaxation and activities. Our dog was facinated by the crabs and loved walking the property. My husband caught a 14 inch striped bass off the dock. The house was clean, spacious, well decorated and comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

17 Feb 2023

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Excellent! Hosts were fantastic

The location, the views were second to none! Fit our family to a tee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Philadelphia

16 Sept 2022

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Great place to chill in the Northern Neck

Large and comfortable house with an awesome view from the deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lam H.

8 Sept 2022

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A great place to relax

My family spent the Labor Day Weekend in Mary's home, and we loved it. The home is beautiful and is located in a quiet neighborhood. We spent the entire stay fishing from the dock and caught a good amount of fish. We also spent a great amount of time on the deck sipping coffee in the morning and wine at night :) We will definitely try to come back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

10 Aug 2022

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Wonderful Family Vacation Spot

We had a lovely stay at this property!!! It was our first time in the area, and Mary answered our questions prior to our stay and had several visitor guides placed in the home for us to use. The pier and game room were a hit for the kids and adults. The views of the water from the rooms and deck were absolutely serene. We also really enjoyed the layout of the home. The living room, dining area, and kitchen are centrally located and large spaces. We could hang together as a family and then relax in the bedrooms and not feel like we were stepping over each other. Several of us are into tech and the Internet access did not let us down. We caught several types of fish including flounder, crabs, and even a ray from the pier. Several family members took advantage of the kayaks to view the inlet. We would stay here again and recommend it to others too!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

17 July 2022

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Clean and Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay by the bay. It is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July,

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lollipop G.

15 July 2022

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Family getaway

The property has everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself. Kayaking was excellent and the kids enjoyed the game room. Dock and porch where great places to enjoy a beverage and a breeze. Pet friendly with large yard offering room to roam. Would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

12 June 2022

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Peaceful Waterfront Getaway

Excellent hospitality from Mary and Captain Billy! Very private and peaceful. Sitting on the back porch watching the water and hearing the breeze in the trees was very relaxing. Nice dock. Quality, clean and comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend fishing and touring the waterways with Captain Billy!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

31 May 2022

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Life on the Rivah

Mary & Capt'n Billy's place is a great "rivah" house on a quiet creek just a five minute kayak paddle to the Chesapeake Bay. Views are awesome and the house has everything you'd want or need for a get-a-way. It's nicely furnished and a fully-stocked kitchen, and a converted two-car garage that's a great play room/pool room with a poker table and TV viewing area. Plan ahead and book a sunset three-hour tour/cruise with Capt'n Billy for a memorable and fun experience. Both Mary and Billy are excellent hosts and we recommend their place for any family or group.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY S.

27 Sept 2021

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Perfect house to relax and chill

It was so nice working with Mary - she was so helpful with restaurants and places of interest. The house is way larger in person than the pics show - the deck and dock were the best part of the house. We enjoyed the Adirondack chairs on the dock - so many things to do with full game room, bicycles, kayaks and trying to catch crabs! We would recommend this home and host to anyone!! The kitchen was well stocked and bedrooms were large and comfortable. We would love to stay longer next time!! You can’t go wrong with this home on the marina/ bay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

19 Sept 2021

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Perfect Getaway

My husband and I ( plus our sweet puppy) were looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway. We spent our time from sunrise to sunset on the dock. We had such an excellent experience fishing and crabbing. We had plans to explore the area, kayak, and charter a fishing trip but we found ourselves perfectly content on the dock. The house had everything we needed. Mary couldn’t have been a better host. Every little detail was attended to before and during our trip!! We look forward to returning for another visit soon.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

12 Sept 2021

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Wonderful family vacation on the water

We had a wonderful and relaxing family vacation at this lovely home on the water. The property was just as advertised, in a serene and fairly private/remote setting right on the water. We enjoyed the canoe and kayaks (and life jackets) provided by the hosts, grilling in the back yard, having coffee while watching the sunrise over the water, traveling to the nearby beach with beautiful views, and playing pool and board games in the house. Everything was clean, nicely decorated, and thoughtfully appointed. Communication with the hosts was great, and they were very gracious. We would absolutely stay here again, and highly recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

10 Aug 2021

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Nice house, beautiful setting

The house is bigger than it appears in the photos. The back porch and dock are a great feature. It was great for fishing, crabbing, kayaking, and relaxing. It was nice to have bicycles provided in addition to kayaks and a canoe. The water is not for swimming. The house was clean, roomy, and very nicely decorated. There was plenty of space for our family. The pool table in the garage was fun. If you're coming with a big group, you may want to bring additional utensils and dinnerware because there is not a large quantity of them provided. Central air was great for the hot summer days. It's very dark at night, providing a beautiful view of the starry sky. We even saw shooting stars!. While it is rural, there are things to do in the surrounding towns. Additionally, there is shopping relatively close by, including a Walmart Supercenter and Food Lion grocery store. We really enjoyed Captain Billy's charter fishing trip. We highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kathlene N.

10 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very quiet home on the water

This home was very peaceful, it’s on the water and a bit of a drive to anything else. Very nice surrounding neighborhood that our kids enjoyed walking and biking in. Thank you for the bike use, that was unexpected! Not being from the area we didn’t know there would be jellyfish in the water, so the kids couldn’t swim at the house. There’s a beautiful beach within 15min. Obviously this is the perfect spot for a fishing trip. Mary was available when we needed assistance and that was appreciated. Captain Billy took our family on a wonderful cruise our last evening there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

melody s.

5 June 2021

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Best relaxing vacation and total privacy!

Mary and Billy were very accommodating. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

18 Apr 2021

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Great spot!

We had a great trip. The house is very spacious with great views of the creek. The house is decorated beautifully! The kitchen is spacious. It has a huge living room with lots of windows. One day was too cold to do much outside, so we enjoyed playing pool in the game room. Another day was beautiful so we took the canoe for a long paddle. My son and I took a bike ride through the nearby neighborhoods. Kilmarnock is an easy 15 minute drive away for grocery shopping, take-out, or anything you might need. We also picked up dinner in Reedville at the seafood restaurant at the tip. No negatives. I would recommend highly. Great place to just relax, or use as a base for exploring the area. It stands on its own, but if you are considering a fishing trip with Captain Billy, this really would make it easy since his charter boat is right next door.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

shannon M.

14 Apr 2021

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Perfect

My husband and two boys 12 and 9 stayed here for Spring Break. From the second we walked in the house it was evident that is was very clean and well taken care of. The front yard as well as a quiet neighborhood were perfect for our dog to walk around on. The views from the back of the house are terrific. Kids played in water off dock then we paddle boarded and kayaked out a jetty by the marina to one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen on the Northern Neck. The house is perfect. Beds are comfortable and linen/ towels are high quality. I would stay at this home again and again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

4 Dec 2020

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Family Vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay. We spent quality time with our family. Mary was a very gracious host. The house was just as described and more. The view was wonderful. We spent time enjoying the outdoors. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We hope to go back again in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mary Pipkin -

Our Family owns & operates the marina next door to this property and a charter fishing service. Captain Billy Pipkin, has over 35 years experience as a US Coast Guard licensed Captain. He is your fishing and cruise guide. We are Blessed to live here since 1985, it is Quite Simply, our life. And a good life it is that we are privileged to share with you. A Little corner of the world undiscovered by the tourist crowd, that allows us to live & work & play on our beloved Chesapeake Bay.

Why they chose this property

We had so many inquiries about where to stay from our customers, we decided to make this property available to meet the needs of our regular clientele. It was a greater need than we realized. In addition to fishing customers we now have families, honeymooners and regular folks like you and me just longing for the Chesapeake Bay. They come for fun in the sun, fishing and water sports or just the peace and tranquility of being ….. on the Bay

What makes this property unique

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ! is the very best feature about this property. Right on the Chesapeake Bay and just 12 miles from Tangier Island. Dameron Marsh just outside the jetty has fantastic kayaking and fishing. This property is also Great for : Sportsman, Boaters, Fisherman, Nature Lovers, Honeymooners, Kayakers, Bird Watching and more. *Charter Fishing trips, Sunset Cruises, Eco Tours and day trips to Tangier Island are available on site. *#1 Rated Beach on The Northern Neck - Hughlett Point *Compass Entertainment Center for that rainy day has theatres, mini golf, obstacle courses, go kart track and more. *Bush Gardens is an hour away for a day trip *Many Restaurants nearby(including waterfront with dockage) *Wineries, Antique Galleries and Museums