Sail in! Paddle out! Dog-friendly 500' serene waterfront near Chesapeake Bay

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Lancaster, VA

Compass Entertainment Complex29 min drive
Golden Eagle Golf Club33 min drive
Deltaville Marina59 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room pull out

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The perfect setting for all of your family adventures! Located at the cross-section of the Oyster and Wine Trails that wind through Virginia's historic Northern Neck, our serene rustic waterfront retreat offers you modern amenities and dog friendly convenience in a spectacular natural setting, just steps to the water and private pier.

A well-appointed four bedroom / two bathroom cottage becomes a boater's and paddler's paradise with 500ft of protected waterfront and quick access to the Rappahannock and Corrotoman Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. All year long, take advantage of our 150' long private pier and full service Yankee Point Marina, only two minutes away via car or power boat. Kayak, canoe or enjoy our standup paddleboards in the spring and summer. In the fall and winter, cozy up to the fireplace in the cottage after a day of boating, fishing or exploring area antiquities.

The Robin's Nest in Oyster Cove is only about an hour from Richmond and a little more than two hours from DC. The beautiful drive will take you through the lovely Virginia countryside and by a few of the country’s most historic landmarks. It's close enough for a romantic getaway or a longer family vacation.

Amenities
-Accommodations for approximately six (6) guests (or a mix of seven (7) children and adults), but please note bed sizes carefully
-NEW Private 150 ft pier / dock with water and electric hookups (4 - 6 ft MLW)
-Master bedroom with fireplace and water views
-Gas fireplace
-HD satellite televisions; digital surround sound in great room
-Hi-speed Internet
-Dog-friendly
-500 ft of waterfront in a secluded natural setting
-Use of Kayaks / Canoe / Standup Paddleboards (cold weather restrictions apply) included
-Minutes to a full service marina (Yankee Point Marina)
-Outdoor seating, fire pit, picnic area
-Washer / Dryer
-AC / Central Heat
-Recently renovated kitchen
-Dishwasher
-Icemaker
-Charcoal grill
-Generator

Activities and Attractions
-Quick access to Rappahannock and Corrotoman Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay
-Minutes from full service marina (Yankee Point Marina)
-Near Merry Point Ferry
-Stand Up Paddleboard and canoe
-Shop Irvington, Kilmarnock, and Lively
-Near Hope and Glory Inn, Tides Inn and Restaurants
-Visit Christ Church, Lee Family's Stratford Hall, Washington's Birthplace, Belle Isle State Park
-Cycle the Northern Neck Heritage Trail Bicycling Route
-Follow the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail, including the Dog and Oyster Winery
-Take a Tangier Island Cruise
-Golf, Hike, Sail, Paddle, Fish, Crab, Swim
-Experience Virginia Garden Week, Urbanna Oyster Festival (November), Turkey Shoot Regatta (October), and Virginia Wine Week (March)

Property manager

Penelope

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties or events.

No pets on furniture.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hughlett Point Natural Area and White Stone Beach, while Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library and Morattico Waterfront Museum are cultural highlights. Compass Entertainment Complex and Steamboat Era Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lancaster, VA

What's nearby

Compass Entertainment Complex - 29 min drive
Historic Christ Church - 30 min drive
Golden Eagle Golf Club - 33 min drive
White Stone Beach - 36 min drive
Deltaville Marina - 59 min drive

Getting around

Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 25 min drive
Front Porch Coffeehouse - 26 min drive
The Tides Inn - 34 min drive
Great Fortune Chinese Restaurant - 24 min drive
The Alley Cafe and Sports Bar - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sail in! Paddle out! Dog-friendly 500' serene waterfront near Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sail in! Paddle out! Dog-friendly 500' serene waterfront near Chesapeake Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sail in! Paddle out! Dog-friendly 500' serene waterfront near Chesapeake Bay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sail in! Paddle out! Dog-friendly 500' serene waterfront near Chesapeake Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Good Luck Cellars. Compass Entertainment Complex and Morattico Waterfront Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

5 Apr 2024

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

Quiet Retreat

Wonderfully quiet and beautiful surroundings on the creek with birds everywhere. Particularly relaxing visit. Penelope was on top of things and responsive… we could’ve stayed much longer

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J., Hanover County Virginia

20 Oct 2023

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

Great Location

Group of old guys fishing for a week. Very secluded location and if you bring a boat Yankee Point Marina is just a few minutes by water away. Plenty of room for 6 guys. Kitchen is better stocked with pots and every imaginable gadget than most people's home kitchens.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chateau S.

25 Aug 2023

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

Couldn't be better- look no further!

This was our annual family vacation- myself, my husband, my two college-aged daughters, and our 10-month-old Corgi puppy. The house has all high-end amenities- everything we could possibly have wanted. We kayaked, paddle-boarded, and canoed every day because it was so effortless having the river as our backyard with the dock right there. We woke up at 0330 one night and watched the Perseid Meteor Showers with no lights to diminish it. Penelope responded incredibly quickly to the few questions we had and their welcome letter doubled as a very thorough tour guide to local restaurants and attractions. We highly recommend 'The Office Bistro' in Irvington for dinner, and 'Country Cottage' in Whitestone for ice cream!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

30 July 2023

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

Coming Home

I grew up in Richmond, VA and spent many of my summers around the Chesapeake Bay boating, fishing, crabbing and camping. I live in Kentucky now and have three young boys (ages 11, 9, and 4). For years I have been wanting to take them and our older yellow lab to the bay area so they can enjoy the same experiences I did. This is the PERFECT location for some down time and to get away from technology and the screens. My parents and older brother and his wife also came from Richmond to spend some relaxing time with us. Everyone kept talking about how wonderful the place was. The location is quiet but close enough to go to Kilmarnock. The ferry helps make the trip shorter. We are eagerly looking forward to our next trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

20 July 2023

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

Always wonderful

We always enjoy staying here tremendously. The house, property and cove are beautiful. The owner is wonderful to work with and the house has all the amenities you could want. Although the house has Wi-Fi and all the TVs you could want, we always just unplug and enjoy boating, swimming, skiing, kayaking, fishing and crabbing. I don’t think we’ve ever turned on a tv in three times of staying here. It’s an amazing place to be together with family, relax, and enjoy nature!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023