10/10 Excellent
Andrew Y.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and perfect for my families accommodations
Andrew Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Colonial Beach, VA
- Colonial Beach8 min walk
- Bayside Marina10 min walk
- Colonial Beach Historical Society13 min walk
- A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!
Blue Heron Cottage is a cozy beach cottage offering 2 bedrooms - Master w/Queen bed and Guest Room with Twin & Full size bunk beds. Cottage was completely renovated in March 2023. Enjoy a screened porch off the living room and amazing sunset views over Monroe Bay right from your front porch! Ample fenced yard, private driveway and outdoor seating. Monroe Bay is 1 block from the cottage and the Potomac River is 3 blocks. Easy access to beach, local restaurants and stores. The grocery store is 5 minutes by car. Use of golf cart is available for additional fee. Cottage offers guests Wi-Fi and cable. Bath towels and bed linens are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
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Property manager
Heather or Ed Donahue
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dog must be cleaned up after.
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 deadlock
About the area
Colonial Beach
Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is on a river. Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Land's End Wildlife Management Area and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Colonial Beach, VA
What's nearby
- Colonial Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Bayside Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Colonial Beach Historical Society - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- James Monroe Birthplace - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Monrovia - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dockside Restaurant - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - 11 min drive
- Riverboat on the Potomac - 19 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Michael S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Harry L.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Harry L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Whitney J.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE 2025
Whitney J.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kellie W.
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Cottage!
Kellie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cody S.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Quiet Getaway
Cody S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Lucinda W.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Heron Cottage
Lucinda W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catharine W.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Catharine W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen S.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colonial Beach vacation 2024
Ellen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Libby M.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Libby M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca K.
9 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Rebecca K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rolf T.
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Rolf T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Linda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew A.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t pass this up!
Matthew A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna P.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Donna P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Deborah C.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stress relief
Deborah C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lew B.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but nice
Lew B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany O.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing clean cottage in a quiet fun little community!
Tiffany O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dara G.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Heron
Dara G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brittni M.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage perfectly located!
Brittni M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Teresa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet
Sue H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca R.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend at Blue Heron Cottage
Rebecca R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany O.
6 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Favorite Place!
Tiffany O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt W.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent beach cottage
Matt W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Heather or Ed Donahue
Our family started coming to Colonial Beach 14 years ago. What started out as a vacation rental and weekend retreat led us here full-time. We hope you enjoy our small town as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
The charm of this cottage made it the perfect choice. You are conveniently located on The Point in Colonial Beach. The town is golf cart friendly and all restaurants in town can be accessed by golf cart. You can also access the Food Lion by cart.
What makes this property unique
The town offers free Trolley rides on the weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Trolley aka The Osprey makes numerous stops throughout the town at restaurants and marinas. Don't miss the amazing sunsets you will find here.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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