Pine Shore Beach House on the Chesapeake Bay w/ 170ft pier

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View from the 16x20 ft patio portion of our pier looking back at our home - April 2022

Large Dining Table seats 10. Not pictured is counter around kitchen island that has chairs as well (you can see top of chair in bottom of photo).

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Heathsville, VA

Northern Neck Farm Museum14 min drive
Buzzard's Point Marina19 min drive
Smith Point Marina20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2 - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

While walking down our 170 foot pier extending way out into the Chesapeake Bay you cross state lines! That's right the huge 16x20 foot deck at the end of the pier is technically in Maryland. Bring your fishing gear!

Private beach, expansive views of the Chesapeake as it intersects the Potomac River. Behind the home is the remaining 4.5 heavily wooded acres. Remodeled home that has been finished out with granite countertops, tile all throughout the first floor. 4 bed/2 full bath. Large great room with huge dining room table that seats 10 people. This home is our true escape. You'll see as you drive to the secluded neighborhood that there are only a dozen homes on this street. It's nature at its finest.

This home originally was owned by a DC-area doctor and his wife as their personal vacation home. We had been looking for a couple years for the perfect beach home on the Bay that felt more like a home and not a smelly cabin. Once we saw this pop up on Zillow we knew we had to have it! We've outfitted it to fit our needs of bringing friends and family with us and think you will enjoy what we've done as well. Also bought some new furniture, mattresses, all new linens, etc...

Rooms come with clean sheets already tucked in for you, and a towel and face cloth for each guest to use. We even have toothbrush holders by the sink. The bathtub and shower have shampoo, conditioner and body wash so you don't need to bring your own. Please bring your own beach towels. We do have some beach toys for the kids, a couple beach chairs and an umbrella. If the weather is nice, we have a few kayaks you can use as well.

We have lots of games in the home if weather is bad - card games, connect 4, and children playsets and toys, various books.

We have internet wifi in the home so you can work from here too. There are 3 HDTVs with Roku boxes. A DVD player in the living room with variety of DVDs to choose from. 2 of the Rokus have DirecTV Stream for regular channels.

Outside we have a propane gas grill and large picnic table on the lower balcony. There is a hot water outdoor shower for you to shower off after being on the beach all day.

Sorry, we can not allow animals at this home, no matter how small or well trained.

Most of the time you can arrive at the house before the 4pm posted time, unless it's busy, like summertime. If someone is checking out on your check-in day, we'll let you know if you need to wait til 4pm. Also, the same on checkout. There are no extra fees for the early checkin and late checkout.. we're not a hotel ;-)

We live in Richmond, but are available via phone or text.

Very quiet neighborhood. Some neighbors live here fulltime some only on weekends. Please stay within our property and beach only.

Sorry, we can not allow animals at this home, no matter how small or well trained because our kids have crazy allergies.

Property manager

Marshall

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Take the kayaks out ( 2 available with life jackets)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No pets. No smoking. No cigarette butts, or cigar pieces left anywhere outside.

Guest must sign Rental Agreement within 24 hours, and provide a Security Deposit via credit card.

$100 charge for cancellations to cover CC processing charges.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ophelia

Located in Ophelia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Hughlett Point Natural Area and Point Lookout State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Compass Entertainment Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Kinsale Museum and Steamboat Era 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 - 14 min drive
Reedville Fishermen's Museum - 19 min drive
Buzzard's Point Marina - 19 min drive
Smith Point Marina - 20 min drive
Deltaville Marina - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Horn Harbor Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Reedville Market - ‬20 min drive
‪T&J's Dairy Barn - ‬12 min drive
‪Little River Seafood - ‬11 min drive
‪Crazy Crab - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Shore Beach House on the Chesapeake Bay w/ 170ft pier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pine Shore Beach House on the Chesapeake Bay w/ 170ft pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Shore Beach House on the Chesapeake Bay w/ 170ft pier?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pine Shore Beach House on the Chesapeake Bay w/ 170ft pier located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ophelia holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Smith Point Marina, Buzzard's Point Marina and Northern Neck Farm Museum. Reedville Fishermen's Museum is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

18 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful spot for families

Such a perfect memory-making home on the water! It’s always an adventure with two little kids but we found that this home had everything we needed, as well as amenities conveniently nearby for food or anything we forgot to bring with us. Water was calm enough most days for our 6 year old to paddle around, the dock is a lovely spot for a picnic, and all around we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy t.

19 Oct 2023

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

Amazing views

We loved this awesome house with water views that went on and on!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiley M.

1 Sept 2023

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

Cute little house, quiet area, beautiful view!

Very peaceful and relaxing area. No neighbors around and hardly any boats (noise) while we were there. Well stocked kitchen! Besides the jellyfish (completely unavoidable!), we had a wonderful family vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

15 Aug 2023

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

Great property and location.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is very quiet and remote and it felt like we were the only ones for miles. The pier is very nice and the fishing and crabbing from it was excellent. We were able to set up some hammocks underneath it and it was very relaxing to sit and enjoy the breeze. Unfortunately, the jellyfish were a problem for just about everyday we were there. Some days you could walk into the water up to your waist, but others it seemed like more jellyfish than water. This was kind of a bummer as the kids really wanted to swim, but it was out of anyones control. We were able to use the kayaks and that was fun for everyone. We even got to see a pod of dolphins which were swimming through the bay up close, as we just happened to be out on the kayaks when they went by. That was very neat. The house itself was very big and easily accommodated our party of 8. It took some getting used to as far as which light switches turned on which lights, and more labels on them could help. Otherwise the house was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

18 July 2023

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

Family

We booked this house directly on the Chesapeake to bring the family together for the weekend. The house and property were awesome. It was super clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. The backyard backed up directly to the Chesapeake and had an awesome dock where we did some fishing and crabbing. It was super private and serene. Even got me thinking about how nice it would be to have a place on the water like it. Marshall was an awesome host and replied to my questions promptly. Would definitely rent from them again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

10 July 2023

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Great stay!!

We had an amazing time here, the location is so scenic, the house well amenitied and super convenient to Richmond. Will definitely stay again and look at other properties from this owner!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

26 June 2023

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

Introvert paradise

There is one grocery store 20 minutes away and one decent restaurant 20 minutes away. That’s it. Literally nothing else. If you are ok with that info thus far, read on. The highlight of the property is by far ‘the pier’. We spent most of our time on it. It catches a breeze, you can fish, you can watch sunrise AND sunset. There is no outdoor comfy furniture unless you find Walmart picnic tables the epicenter of luxurious comfort. Such a GORGEOUS VIEW but only a rotting bench or picnic table to enjoy. I highly recommended bringing a nylon hammock for under the pier. HEAVEN. Kitchen is big and well stocked. It’s location of materials a little wonky. Ex: coffee maker is 25 feet from coffee mugs even though maker has a huge empty cabinet. Save some time just to learn the instincts of someone who has never cooked and their kitchen set up. Beds are very comfortable….pillows? Bring your own. Lots of bald eagles and lots of wildlife so bring binoculars…they had none!! And with this view? Criminal. Lol. Plenty of dvds and ease of movie streaming. Water pressure in upstairs bath perfect for kids afraid of normal pressure. Surprisingly sound proof house. Quiet. Kayaks didn’t have back support but as we were packing to leave my husband found under plant growth tucked way under deck so that REALLY sucked bc that’s why we chose this place.This is most definitely NOT a house for watching tv comfortably. Tv sits very high hard couches very low. Bring books. You’ll relax in this environment

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

21 May 2023

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Great Chesapeake House

Great, relaxing weekend on the Chesapeake. Super comfy house with amazing water views. We had perfect low key weekend- coffee on the deck, kayaking, and wine on the pier.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco P.

9 May 2023

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

Beautiful home

This is a great place to unwind. Beatifull home that has everything you would need. Very clean private beach. My kids loved the dock. Would visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

14 Nov 2022

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Lovely stay

The house is beautiful and well stocked, and the private beach and wide open lawn is perfect with kids. This was our second trip out and I'm sure we'll come again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

M W., Washington, D.C.

17 Oct 2022

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Perfect house for families in a beautiful spot

Our group of two families with four kids had such a wonderful fall weekend here! We all thought the open living space was nicer than the pictures conveyed -- big and airy, with tons of counter space in the kitchen for group cooking, huge windows with a beautiful view of the water, and separate seating areas so the kids could have a little space way from the adults. The large open yard area between the house and the beach was a really welcome surprise -- the kids had tons of room to run around and play soccer and other games. The pine trees smell sweet! The weather kept us from spending much time on the beach, but the kids did enjoy the sand toys and we all loved the dock, where we saw a stunning moonrise. It was a beautiful area and I hope we go back someday.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

14 Oct 2022

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Loved Our Stay

We had an amazing weekend! Even with a very wet and windy start to our time there, it was a great house to relax and spend time together. The view of the stormy waters was fantastic and once it cleared out the girls were able to get out and even spent some time in the water (it's cold in October!). Kitchen is very well stocked for cooking. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

2 Oct 2022

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Beautiful house & views!

What a beautiful house & location! I spent a long weekend with friends and our babies relaxing, catching up, sitting on the beach, kayaking, making good food. It was the perfect spot for our little reunion. Everything was as described and Marshall was great to communicate with. I would love to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

22 Aug 2022

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Great time!

We had a great time at the Beach House. The dock and sand were huge hits with our group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Hagerstown, MD

8 Aug 2022

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Family getaway

This house was BEAUTIFUL! location was perfect. It was stocked with everything you could possibly need. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for perfection. My granddaughters already told me they wanted to come back to THIS house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Korrie M.

28 July 2022

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A lovely time

We got in right as a storm blew in so the first day was a little rough with the biting flies and jelly fish that chased us off the beach. But we got the kids some nets and buckets the next day and some deep woods off and the remaining days were beautiful (and gave the kids a project). The house is well stocked and the beds are cozy. Lots of room for everyone and to move around. The dock is brand new and really beautiful. The beach is a really nice perk too. Overall, it gave us a setting for a fun and scenic trip. I’m very pleased and would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

9 July 2022

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Lovely house, great for kids

The house was beautiful- honestly nicer than the pictures. The beach and the yard were perfect for the kids to play and explore. Lovely experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

24 June 2022

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Family getaway by the bay

Great pier for fishing or just hanging out to watch the birds & boats. Easy access to water for swimming/boating; nice sand on the beach. Plenty of space to lounge/play inside when the weather doesn’t cooperate for outdoor plans. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

13 June 2022

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Great Bay Getaway

We had a wonderful stay here - my husband and I, my parents, and our 5 year old son. Especially love the big open downstairs space - perfect for a larger group, making for relaxed mornings and meal times. We were lucky enough to spot a bald eagle on her hunting perch in a nearby tree with the house binoculars! The view through the dramatic downstairs windows of the Bay is the stuff that dreams are made of. My son loved playing in the shallow surf and we had a lovely interaction with the next door neighbor as she offered to take our picture in the water (a rarity to get all family members in frame!) thank you, Marshall, for the easy communication and relaxing stay. Perfect way to kick off summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

31 May 2022

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Great Bay House!

We stayed at the Pine Shore house over Memorial Day weekend 2022. The house and property had everything we needed for 4 adults and 5 little kids to be comfortable and have a great time. The view is awesome! The pier and beach were perfect for the kids to play and adults to hang out. The house has a lot of open space and everything you need for cooking and entertaining. The host, Marshall was great to work with and answered all of our questions quickly. Although not a knock on the property in any way, keep in mind that this is a very rural area. If you've never been to Northumberland County and you're expecting to go out shopping and dining you might be disappointed. There are a few small restaurants and a Food Lion within 20 minutes but that's about it. Overall, we had an excellent experience. My family and I plan to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver K.

20 May 2022

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Great stay

We had a great stay. The house has a wonderful large ground floor space for visiting with friends and family if the weather is bad.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon Q.

28 Nov 2021

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Great family gathering place

Our family enjoyed Thanksgiving at Pine Shore Beach. It's the perfect layout to have multiple people cooking and visiting at once. Very well-stocked with nearly everything we needed to make a Thanksgiving meal (we had the forethought to bring our own baster and roasting pan!). Marshall and Joy communicated well and were responsive to questions or issues. The only suggestion I have to create a better atmosphere for people who consider staying here in cold weather months when the sun goes down early is to consider more lamp lighting or dimmers for the main room lights. Also the gas to the fireplace was not on. Overall a wonderful setting for a family gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Syed A.

1 Nov 2021

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Our first whole family getaway and it was the perfect location and house!

Stunning views! Perfect layout! Exceptional accommodation!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

21 Oct 2021

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WIndy weather but still a great break.

We enjoyed our stay and especially the spacious back area to play and enjoy the view of the bay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

8 Aug 2021

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Great house with open layout

Really nice property with plenty of room for kids and adults. Well stocked kitchen and house. Very clean. Only downside was that there were jellyfish in the sound most of our visit which prevented us from getting to swim from our beach. Still would highly recommend the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marshall

We moved to Richmond VA in 2017 from Texas and have fallen in love with this state from the mountains to the Bay. We bought our first vacation home in Massanutten, VA in 2018 and have enjoyed it sharing it with others so much, that we have purchased more vacation homes and have begun renting them out and have turned it into a full-time business. So, some of our replies will be from our HighlightHomesVA.com address.

Our other homes --->
* Mount Chipmunk * https://www.vrbo.com/1951029
* Signature Pool House * https://www.vrbo.com/1410173
* Blue Pine Lodge * https://www.vrbo.com/1900458
* Firefly Hideaway * https://www.vrbo.com/2964114

Why they chose this property

We were so lucky that this home became available for sale when we were ready to buy. Homes in this area do not go up for sale very often. They tend to get passed down from family members. Previous owners continually upgraded this vacation home over the almost 30 years they owned it. There are only a dozen homes on this private street. Each home sits on their own 4.5 acre lot. Talk about privacy!! The endless view of the Chesapeake from the beach is amazing.

What makes this property unique

The peace and quiet of being out here is amazing. You can see ALL the stars at night! Short drive to Reedville for some great restaurants or if you want to rent a boat. Less than 2 hours to Richmond VA. So much history out here in the Northern Neck.