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Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Haywood, VA
  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
    11 min drive
  • Bethel Beach
    12 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    65 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bunk

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.

***2023 Pool Opening in Feb 2023***
Get away from the crowds! Private, secluded upscale waterfront cottage on ~5 acres; pool & hot tub feet from the back door. Waterviews from most rooms. Direct Chesapeake Bay access on property via dock or sandy kayak launch. ~15 mins from downtown. Fish & crab from dock, kayak, take in the views from the screened porch or relax by the pool, fire pit or hot tub with a drink. Bring your boat - marina ~4 miles away - put-in there & tie-up at our pier! A true private retreat!

Gorgeous sunrises and abundant wildlife await you in the morning as you look over the bay from the dock or the porch. Pull a kayak directly into the bay via the sandy launch area. ~5 acres of room to run around and explore.

Modern amenities with fast Internet and WiFi, as well as Sonos to power music on the porch or pool area. Internet-enabled smart TVs (one in den; one in master) with Amazon Prime, YouTube TV and Netflix availability to stream movies or your favorite TV shows at night.

There are multiple kayaks, a crab pot, a charcoal grill, a fire pit and 2 adult bikes for your use. The pool is open from mid-April / May 1st - October 30th (dates can be moved to open earlier or close longer by request). The pool is not heated. There is also a hot tub that is open year-round (complete refurbish in August 2022). Both the pool and hot tub are professionally maintained. Horn Harbor Marina is ~4 miles away. Feel free to put-in your boat at the marina and tie-up for your stay.

A few notes:
The Food Lion in downtown Mathews offers the pre-order / pickup version of InstaCart. Order directly from the InstaCart app on your way in and pickup at Food Lion on your way to the Cottage....eliminates the dreaded post-unpacking 2 hour grocery store run.

There is a lacrosse goal and a basketball hoop on property. Given the propensity for gear to "grow legs" we ask that you bring a basketball and / or lax sticks & balls with you if you'd like to play.

There are outdoor security cameras on property. One covers the pool while the others cover the parking areas and look out at the Chesapeake Bay / our pier.

Our pool folks generally come on Thursday or Friday. Our lawn folks generally come on either Thursday or Friday as well. There will very occasionally be other maintenance folks on property should an item need repair or upkeep work.

Property manager

Lori Hendricks

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Haywood

Located in Port Haywood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Gloucester Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Yorktown Victory Center and Eyre Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Haywood, VA

What's nearby

  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve - 11 min drive
  • Yorktown Beach - 52 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 65 min drive
  • Water Country USA - 67 min drive
  • Langley Air Force Base - 71 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shun Xing Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and within 25 miles (40 km) of Gwynn's Island Musuem and Gloucester Museum of History. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Deltaville Marina are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for a Weekend Away
Property was beautiful and very well maintained. Cottage was cozy and well stocked with everything you would need. Cottage was also very clean. We very much enjoyed the outdoor amenities. Very quiet and a wonderful place to stargaze! We very much enjoyed our stay and would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great respite
This was a perfect getaway for my husband and I. Fantastic pool, access to the bay, crabbing and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second trip!
This is our second visit to Lori’s home. It is such a beautiful property and the house is comfortable and inviting. It is spotless and has almost everything you need to cook and clean up. We love the pool and the hot tub. We went kayaking and watched the sunset on the dock. It is perfect. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Peaceful week enjoyed on this beautiful property. Close to town with cute shops and tasty food. House is fully equipped even for rainy days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Easy trip from Richmond. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Will Be Back!
I booked this place on a whim to have a small get away with my husband and children. The listing was exactly as described and came with so many amenities. Lori‘s guestbook was very detailed for the home as well as all the local places to go and saved me a ton of time doing research. The town of Mathews is a wonderful little town with everything you need and everyone is so nice. I arrived by myself and the kids before my husband could get there, so I did Instacart delivery from the local food lion and saved me the stress of dragging 2 kids around to get the house stocked. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet on and in the Water
Everything the two of us wanted for a long end of summer weekend getaway away from the big city. We spent most of our time in the pool and hot tub, which were exceptionally clean and fun. The shore and peer are only few hundred yards away. While we did not make use of the kayaks or bikes, they appeared to be in great shape and easily accessible. The small town of Matthews is a 5 minute drive with several little shops and quite a few enjoyable non-chain restaurants. Highly recommend this house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Experience!
This is one of my favorite properties I have stayed at through VRBO. Everything (inside the house and the grounds) is in immaculate shape and well maintained. We stayed for the labor day weekend and really enjoyed all of the fun family activities together. We're a family of 5 so we stayed very active kayaking, using the pool & hot-tub, fishing, crabbing, and just relaxing. The town of Mathews is a short drive if you need to run into town for anything or you want to enjoy a local restaurant/shop. Our hosts were extremely responsive to any questions we had too. Overall we highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in the Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the area and our stay in the Cottage. Communication with the owner was easy and quick. We especially had fun catching crabs and cooking them! Be sure to take your own towels for the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home
This was our second time staying here and we’ll definitely be back. Everything about this property is terrific- pool, pier, house (beds, kitchen, etc.). And There are good restaurant options nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had an enjoyable getaway in this peaceful setting. The kids loved the pool and watching crabs at the dock. I would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Lori’s home is fantastic! My mom, kids and I had an amazing time!! The saltwater pool was fun and the hot tub was lovely. The house was super clean, well stocked and decorated in a really cute eclectic style. There is a screened in room that is perfect to eat in. We didn’t use the grill, but there is one available. We did use the fire pit and made s’mores under the stars. We also spent time on the dock watching the sunset and sunrise. Off the dock we saw so much wildlife- turtles, fish, eagles and even sting rays. My kids have already asked to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
We loved our stay. Clean property, amazing pool and great kayaking in the bay. Host was fantastic throughout the whole experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway for the family!
While it rained most of the time during our stay, my family still had an opportunity to kayak, fish, swim and just have fun at this little slice of heaven. It’s a well laid out property with tons of outdoor activities. The only negative besides the rain for us was that the shops were closed during the week and we had to drive 30 mins away to do any shopping. Otherwise, it was a great time with family and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual tradition!
We came here last year and loved it. Just wrapped up our 2022 trip and looking forward to 2023! The kids and adults love it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway with family
Extremely clean property with lots of outdoor amenities. We had a very secluded, quiet weekend getaway before our next child is born. There is lots to do, including crabbing and fishing from the dock, the pool and hottub were a hit with our 3 year old. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views
Beautiful views, nice amenities. Dock needs some restoration.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla E., crescent city united states

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing
There’s was a lot of outdoor space to keep kids occupied. The house was clean and the set up was nice. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful property
We loved Lori's house and everything it offered. The property is within 15 minutes of 2 nice little beaches Haven and Bethel. The water views from the pool and hot tub are priceless. Port Haywood is very much away from it all and perfect if you're looking to relax. There are options in Mathews for food and the house is equipped for making the basics. The only thing we were unable to find was a beach blanket and towels. We left a drip coffee maker since my only goal of the trip was drinking a hot cup of coffee every morning outside. We'd love to return during the summer, though we were so thankful the pool was still open. Too cold for the adults in mid October, but the kids thought they were the luckiest!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Wonderful little cottage with fantastic view, pool, and hot tub
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great for us.
The grounds and amenities are wonderful (pool, spa, kayaks, pier, fire pit, bikes) I think they make this place. The house is well kept. Lori was very responsive. We had a great time and would go back. No issues for us but there are a few things you might want to know... 1) As advertised the house is under 1,600 sq. ft so not large rooms for gathering more than 4 adults. The living room and dining room will not accommodate more than 4 adults. 2 in the kitchen is about max at a time. The screen porch will fit 5 comfortably. All to say, if you plan to be outside you will love this place. If you are looking for a big house with a great room and large kitchen and dining area probably not. 2) As mentioned elsewhere, there are cameras outside everywhere. It was concerning to one of our guests. 3) If you are taking a boat you need to get some charts of the area. It is extremely shallow and if your boat draws more than 2 feet you must use the channels. Its a good ways out to deep water if you are sailing or have a large boat. 4) There is a lease agreement required above and beyond VRBO. We did not get it until the day before we were leaving. 5) Maintenance folks come during your stay (pool, property, etc.) to care for the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
We couldn’t have asked for a better house to spend our vacation; it was perfect for our family of 5 (3 kids under 10). The design of the pool is great for kids. One entire length is about 4 feet deep while the other is about 8. It worked perfectly for kids and adults. Hot tub was enjoyable and the pier is quite large. The house and kitchen have everything you’d need and the beds were very comfortable. Having plenty of restaurants within a 10-15 drive was nice. Owners were very responsive and communicative. The house and grounds are even nicer than the pictures suggest. Best VRBO we’ve stayed at!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The R&R We Desparately Needed
First of all, the house and the grounds were way more beautiful than the pictures captured. We had a fun and relaxing time and it was exactly what the doctor ordered. The place was clean and included all the amenities that we needed and everyone had a happy, safe, and wonderful time! We will definitely book again if Lori will have us. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a Restful Waterside Retreat
My husband, young daughter, and I enjoyed a peaceful getaway at Lori's, a property that turned out to be great for both rain or shine during our fickle August week. We had some pool days and some hot tub days. We had some mornings wrapped up with coffee watching the fishermen go out, and some mornings in bathing suits ready to kayak in the bay. Lori was very responsive, including on a repair (and a discount for us) she discerned about the internet before our arrival. (We were successfully able to work from the house as we’d planned as a result.) The house was well appointed, clean, and with more than enough space for three. The soap and shampoo dispenser in the shower was a surprising and thoughtful touch. In addition to the pool, hot tub and bay, we appreciated multiple TV’s, a downstairs bedroom, the screened in porch, and a campfire made for roasting s’mores. Would we come back again? We’re already booked! The nearby town of Mathews is picturesque and small-town friendly, with restaurants (Richardson’s is great local pick), a not-to-miss farmer’s market, and fantastic antiquing. We enjoyed nearby (10 min) Bethel Beach, also a nature preserve replete with hermit crabs and a bird sanctuary. A bit further afield but worth the drive is Gloucester (try Olivia’s for a top seafood offering in the area!).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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