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Great in-town location short walk to beach and restaurants!!!

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Beach, town, and playground just steps away!
Fully renovated with new AC and guests have enjoyed for three seasons..your turn
Welcome to the Beachcomber II
Sunroom greets you as you enter...read a book, relax!
Livingroom for a nice visit with family and friends.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Colonial Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bayside Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Key West

1 Queen Bed

Kids Sleeping Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Shell

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Great in-town location short walk to beach and restaurants!!!

The Beachcomber II enjoys a great in-town location....steps to the beach, restaurants, entertainment, and shops. We, a non-smoking, family and pet friendly with a fenced yard and a fun playground just through the gate in the backyard.

The Beachcomber II features hardwood floors and soft relaxing colors throughout. You will pass under the dogwood trees through the front door and enter into the sunroom, into a large livingroom with cable television, pick your bedroom and get ready for family meals in the eat-in kitchen. Your choice of bedrooms is a sunny twin room with built-in-bookcases, a master bedroom, with queen bed and private bath or a queen size bedroom across from the second bathroom with tub/shower. A bonus kids loft is upstairs with two twin beds, and window seat; we recommend it for kids.

While enjoying your stay with us, we have provided an outdoor dining space under the trees with a gas grill. WIFI is provided.

Beachcomber II is a charming cottage, great for families, couples or girl's getaway. We began welcoming guests to our first cottage, Beachcomber I on Hawthorn in 2011 and we so enjoyed giving guests a great place to relax and get-away. Since 2011, we have added 3 additional Beachcomber Cottages and a Guest House.

A great way to enjoy Colonial Beach. There are 3 great golf cart rental options, let us know if you would like information. People also love to explore the area by bike, unfortunately we stopped providing bikes a couple of years ago due to liability. If you need recommendations on bikes in the area, let us know, we are happy to help.

The beauty of the Beachcomber is it is perfect for families and couples. The cottage features one floor living, unless you are a kid and want to escape to the kid's loft. We have a large fenced yard with a gate that opens to the town playground. We welcome well-behaved dogs; there are size, breed, and age restrictions: pet fee applies.

The enjoyment of the Beachcomber II isn't limited to the house. Along with the fenced yard; we feature a gas grill and outside dining under the trees, right outside the kitchen door. great for grilling out and crab picking! And just steps from the house are restaurants, shops, the beach, and fishing pier...be sure to get a soft serve ice cream at Nancy's, which you can see through the trees!

Colonial Beach, Virginia; 60 miles from DC,but a world away... Colonial Beach, Virginia...the Gateway to the Northern Neck of Virginia.... a beach front haven, less than 2 hours from DC, along the Potomac River. Many say, it is place that time has forgotten with it's slow pace, friendly people who wave as they drive past you on their golf carts, wide beaches where the Potomac River is 4 to 6 miles wide, within minutes to historical attractions; George Washington's Birthplace; the Lee Family Home, Stratford Plantation, explore Westmoreland State Park, and find Shark's teeth and more, great boating, fishing,crabbing, and discover the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail, Craft Beers, several great waterfront restaurants, waterfront live bands on weekends during the summer, and great crabs.

Spring and early summer is a beautiful time at the Beach, to enjoy a much quieter waterfront and explore the region's history and wineries!

Thanks for looking and be prepared to fall in love with Colonial Beach and the Northern Neck!

Property manager

Cathy Bokman

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: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Non-registered guests can not exceed 5 people.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only well behaved dogs; no cats. Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 Fee if evidence of smoke
Parking. Park only on driveway. Parking on lawn may result in a damage fee.
Pets, breed, size, and age restrictions.

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: Non-registered guests can not exceed 5 people.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colonial Beach

Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Colonial Beach Historical Society and George Washington Birthplace National Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards. Jet skiing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bayside Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Monrovia - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great in-town location short walk to beach and restaurants!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great in-town location short walk to beach and restaurants!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great in-town location short walk to beach and restaurants!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great in-town location short walk to beach and restaurants!!! located?

Located in the heart of Colonial Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial Beach Historical Society, Colonial Beach and Bayside Marina. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Really enjoyed our stay in Colonial Beach. The house was clean, well stocked and a great location. Our son loved having the playground in the backyard. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
Really great place to stay close to the boardwalk and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, close to everything!
Really enjoyed the property, would recommend, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
It was a very comfortable cottage for our family. The beach was 1 block away, grocery store 5 minutes away. Fenced in back yard . We ate out 2 nights and the rest of the meals were very comfortable eating in the kitchen. Very easy getting ahold of the landlord if we had questions. Very nice labor day weekend. Would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Great place. Great owner communication. Nice neighborhood. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location especially with children and/or dogs
Great Location! Very nice playground and free mini golf at the park behind the house. We often went twice per day. Walking distance to beach, boardwalk, restaurants, brewery, coffee shop. Easy to walk home from the beach for lunch. Cute house - we used all 4 bedrooms. The fenced yard is a definite plus for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & Great House!
My family of four had the BEST time at this house. The house is big enough for us and a couple of friends to stay in comfortably. The location is perfect for a family, with the playground right behind the house. Also, it is right in the downtown area with short walks (<5 minutes) to restaurants; the boardwalk/beach; and the local park with basketball and tennis courts. We will definitely be looking to stay here in the future!!! Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House !
This house was perfect for 6 of us. House is very well kept. Beds were very comfortable. Love the playground in back yard. We will defiantly go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location and Adorable Home
This property could not be better located as it is near all the best parts of Colonial Beach. It is even walking distance to the beach itself; though, we did use our gold cart because we bring so much stuff! We walked to get ice cream, and dinner and the kids LOVED backing up to the playground. The home itself is adorable and exactly as described. It had every thing our family (and dog) needed for a fun long weekend. We definitely recommend and would return for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in great location
The cottage was lovely and well appointed in the perfect location in town. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The house is adorable and cozy in the perfect location. Kitchen is full of all your needs. Excited to rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Cottage
Our first trip to Colonial Beach, we took our two rescue dogs. We walked all week and explores. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great like town and rental
Nice rental home ... Look forward to going back and staying in one of the owners properties ....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri S., 150 Windstone Drive, Winchester, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
My daughters, pups and, I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home! We will rent again and again and again.....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay in great location
We stayed for a long weekend, meeting my son his friend and his puppy. There were six of us total. There was plenty of room to be comfortable. The house is in a great location just a short walk to the beach and around the corner from ice cream! House was old but clean with plenty of honey touches. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Enjoyed our second stay at this lovely house. Short walk to the beach and great restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fernando G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing short stay
It was a very short but nice stay. We all humans and pet enjoyed the charming house and the beach a block away. No crowds from Mon-Wed, very quiet and relaxing. Communication with owner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heller An S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful vacation!
We had a wonderful visit! The house is clean, well equipped, and very comfortable! We could walk to everything. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, and the grill was handy, too. A short walk to the beach, and an even shorter walk to the ice cream shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation
We had a wonderful time at Beachcomber II! The owners were wonderful and communication was excellent. The home, along with amenities of beach gear and bikes, made this home a perfect vacation for our family.

6/10 Okay

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good and bad with this place
Overall my family had a wonderful trip, and the house worked out well for us. The location was great, and they allowed a toddler and a dog to stay on the property. The backyard and playground next door worked out very well. The showers worked well and the house was cozy. However, there were a few downsides, the beds were very uncomfortable and the house is falling apart a bit. The house seemed to have a bit of a slope, the top hinge on one door was separated from the frame, one toilet seemed loose, you could see where paint was buckling on the walls, the handle on the kitchen sink kept coming off, etc. We did contact the owners about the door and they were VERY responsive and got it fixed, they also did a nice job stocking the house with things we'd need (dog water bowl i'd forgotten, baking sheet/dishes/kitchen essentials, etc.). So again, some good things and some bad things with this place.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
This home is in a perfect location. Close to lots in Colonial Beach area! We were extremely happy with the timely responses to any questions and would love to use the home again in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Tricia N.

2 Night Spring Break getaway (Mom, 2 kids and dog)
It was a nice little get-away close to home. The weather ended up being great for what we expected and the house was just a walk to the beach. the beach is very nice and was quiet - good time to relax while the kids played in water and sand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Perfect location
Very nice home with a great location. Walkable to great restaurants and the beach. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Direct Reesa B.

Like the changes...keeps getting better!
We have been staying with Cathy and George for many years and love the location and charm of this house. This year, when we arrived we noticed a new livingroom set, upgrades to the kitchen, and new windows. Thanks for keeping our get-away up-to-date.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C., Ashland, VA

Really good location!
The house is in a great location, can walk to the beach, restaurants, etc. Also, very comfortable and the perfect size and layout for our family of seven! The playground right behind the house was great for the kids! Cathy was great and we hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Bokman

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My husband and I, first started enjoying Colonial Beach as a weekend get-away from Chevy Chase, when we fell in love with Colonial Beach on our first visit in 2005. We now spend the summers in Colonial Beach and have made Florida our home. Since graduating from George Mason University; I entered the hospitality business. Being a cottage owner is something I love. It enables me to improve and beautify properties and provide a nice place for people to enjoy their vacations.

Why they chose this property

In 2009 we bought our first vacation rental, Beachcomber I. That house was a partnership with my sister and my husband's brother; it was a total renovation. I found though that people really enjoyed themselves and discovering Colonial Beach and the area. A year later, a childhood friend that I grew up with in Wellesley, Massachusetts called when she found this listing on the internet. This house, which became Beachcomber II didn't need nearly the amount of work as our first project and had the same great location; steps from town and beach...so we jumped in and started the work....hope you enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Beachcomber II has a great location, or as guests tell me...it is a gem. I know they enjoy the location steps to town, beaches and a playground just through the back gate. Also it is mostly on one floor, except the kid's loft.

For active duty military stationed at Dahlgren, we honor per diem for stays over 60 days, year-round.

Languages:

English