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The Front Porch Cottage , Cozy and Close to Main Beach Activities

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Bayside Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Colonial Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Front Porch Cottage , Cozy and Close to Main Beach Activities

Welcome to Our Adorable Front Porch Cottage, Offering 2 levels of great comfort and all within walking distance to the Beach and Main Attractions in Colonial Beach VA! We are a Pet Friendly Cottage with a fully fenced in gated yard, shaded with a comfortable sitting area on The Front Porch. Come bring your pet and your family for relaxing and enjoyable Small Town Beach experience! The Cottage sleeps 4 , offers a comfortable Living Room with smart TV, Internet, Full Kitchen, Washer, Dryer, Full Bath with Tub Shower Combo and Two Bedrooms, one queen and two twin beds on the Upper level both with smart TV's. We are located 3 blocks from the Main Beach Attractions, Golf Cart Community and you may visit Colonial Beach Attractions to rent your kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and The Beach Center for your Golf Cart. The Cleaning Fee includes full linens for bedding and bath for your Rental. The Kitchen is supplied with everything you need for a comfortable stay!

Property manager

Team 4 U Creating Dreams R.E Cindy Neumer 301.672.1101

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Colonial Beach

Colonial Beach is home to this cottage. Colonial Beach Historical Society and George Washington Birthplace National Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include James Monroe Birthplace and Monrovia.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Bayside Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Monrovia - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Front Porch Cottage , Cozy and Close to Main Beach Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Front Porch Cottage , Cozy and Close to Main Beach Activities ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Front Porch Cottage , Cozy and Close to Main Beach Activities ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Front Porch Cottage , Cozy and Close to Main Beach Activities located?

Situated in Colonial Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bayside Marina, Colonial Beach Historical Society and Colonial Beach. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

great

great location, liked everything about, good for adults and dog! Thinking of asking for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Austen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location, very clean

We only stayed 1 out of our 2 nights. The bed was very very hard and I didn’t want to sleep on it again. Location was perfect and the property was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Highly Recommended

Clean home located close to the beach. Great communications with the manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Vacation

It’s a good clean good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

Good enough

Overall it was fine and the location was ideal. The place was fairly clean but I really hope the owners will replace the ac units because they look like they have mold. (If you have any respiratory issues I’d skip this one). It also wasn’t clear the the place is a duplex not a stand alone property. It was a great location, 6 minute walk to the beach. The bed needs a mattress topper though because it’s very stiff and the kitchen could use some bigger pots and pans. If you plan to cook you’ll need to bring your own spices and cook supplies (oh and the toaster didn’t work). For the price I’m not mad but they could definitely make some small changes to make this place worth it. Also this isn’t the owners fault but there’s a “let’s go Brandon flag“ two door down and a LOT of trump flags (although some pride flags). We didn’t necessarily feel in danger but we definitely felt uncomfortable so factor that in when you’re thinking about coming to colonial beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Cute little house

It was a beautiful little weekend stay! Wish we could of enjoyed it a little longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Smell and dirty/moldy A/C

The home smelled terribly of moth balls and febreze, which made us concerned of what it was trying to mask. The A/C unit in the large bedroom upstairs was dirty and looked moldy, so we didn’t use it to avoid breathing that in. We looked into getting a hotel once we found that but there wasn’t one available nearby. Additionally, the mattress was very hard and seemed to be covered in plastic because it was very loud too. Grout between the floor tiles was coming out. The kitchen was missing some basics like mixing bowls. Photos were accurate, there was just a lot that photos can’t show that made the stay very disappointing, including concerns about our health from the air.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Lovely walk to water

Was able to take my dog. Lovely yard and neighbors/neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Black Mold in the Air conditioners - No Bedding

This place is beautiful, on the surface. There was Black Mold in the AC Units and no real bedding. I would love to speak to the owners, but that info isn't even available. Also my Daughter and Finace we there and the cleaning crew walked in on them at 11am. Contract said Check out was by 1pm. If you read this, owners- please call me at 571 214 0156
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Cottage Getaway

We love the Colonial Beach area. We find artifacts, shark's teeth, fish and swim. Great places to eat as well. The Cottage was in a perfect location to access all that we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorena J.

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

Fily fun

Very cute Easy check in and oit. Owner very responsive to questions. Close to all the downtown activity and beaches. Quiett, friendly and family neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great location!

Great little house for our family of 3. Nice walk to the beach, quick walk to the Ice House Brewery. Everything in the house house was exactly as pictured and described. Loved the fenced in yard for our dog baby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi R.

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

Delightful

This was an amazing place to stay in. The location was close to everything! The amenities were exactly as described (although the queen bed is quite firm).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M P.

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

Cozy and covenient

If you have a dog this a great place as it has a fenced yard. Bathroom is downstairs and rooms are upstairs... tall people watch your head. Easy walk to bayside restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beth G.

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

Great location in Colonial Beach!

My husband and I booked a short trip to listen to friends play music at the Ice House Brewery. When we first got there, the place was freezing and the heat wasn’t working. The Property Manager was very responsive and fortunately, there was a small electric heater that did the job until she could come out the next morning. One thing, though, the queen bed is rock hard. It was quite uncomfortable. The other thing is that the bathroom is on the main level but both bedrooms are upstairs, which is a bit inconvenient for us older folks. It is also a duplex and next door there are several appliances on the front porch, but they were quiet. There is a small fenced yard and my dog was allowed, so that’s all we needed. Oh, and no dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Erin B.

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

Off Season Stay

Considering it was an off season stay, I felt the price point was a bit high. This really hit home when we tried to do activities in the area and many things aren't open until April. There is a propane furnace on the first floor but no smoke detector on the first floor. There are detectors in bedrooms but if the smoke is getting that far, it would be too late. There is a CO detector in kitchen and one in each bedroom. When in the home, there were many things that were outdated, dingy, broken (floor tiles), chipped countertops. There were also only 2 coffee mugs, one of which was dirty when I took it out of the cabinet on the first morning. The queen size bed is FIRM. My arms and hands went to sleep each night and my lower back is going to bother me for days. At a minimum, the place did its job. I had a place to cook a few meals, sleep, and shower but have absolutely no plans to return or even recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Great place!

Overall, our stay was wonderful!! The only drawback was the extra-firm mattresses
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Annual trip to colonial beach

This is a no frills place to stay. Is convenient to main attractions in Colonial Beach. Coffee shop nearby which was good as this was first place we have rented that had coffee maker but no coffee! Most places have this as a convenience for guests. We spent little time at house but would say furniture was less comfortable than other places. Very hard mattress!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Family Trip

The property was beautiful. Everything was great. a few minute walk to the beach. The area was quiet. Close to Washington D.C.. Just an absolute wonder trip. If we are ever back that way would definitely rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Saint Paul , MN

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

Quiet Little Cottage

Perfect for a long weekend stay with a friend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Derek P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

The property was nice great location. I didn’t know the property was a duplex. And the back walkway needed repair. The front porch needed TLC. I can say it was great for the money and the inside was very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

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

Wonderful Time!

We loved this place so much, we came twice in one month. Loved the fenced-in area for our dog, the large kitchen, and the location can't be beat...close to everything fun in Colonial Beach. We hope to be back this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Great spot!

Great little property. Very happy with the spot. The dogs loved the fenced in yard!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jay H.

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

Cute but needs better mattress

Cute little duplex. Was caught off guard by the duplex part and that the neighbor was working on his truck in the back yard. No issues there though at all. The bathroom is downstairs which is inconvenient, but because the mattresses were like boards I ended up just sleeping on the couch dowstairs anyway. Only complaint really is the mattress. It was as hard as the floor and I am not exaggerating. I informed the property manager so hopefully it gets replaced. Otherwise it was a cute spot in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nana V.

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

Home away from Home

The cottage is really nice. Full size washer and dryer and front porch for enjoying the fresh air have been my favorites. Pet friendly. Even out of town I was able to reach the property manager when a plumbing issue arose and have resolution within hours. Do I have any dislikes .....well one drawback for me was having stairs, hey face it I am clumsy and knew it wouldn't be long before I descended the stairs on my butt instead of my feet (lol), personal issue. Would highly recommend for a small family.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

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Hosted by Team 4 U Creating Dreams R.E Cindy Neumer 301.672.1101

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