Located in Temperanceville, this lodge is in a rural area and by the sea. Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex and Kegotank Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eastern Shore Railway Museum and Wallops Flight Facility. Pocomoke Fair Grounds and Delmarva Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Eastern Shore Railway Museum - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 32 min drive - 38.7 km
Maui Jack's Waterpark - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
Captain Timothy Hill House - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
Getting around
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
STUCKEYS - 18 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 15 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive
Metompkin - 17 min drive
Great Wall - 15 min drive
About this property
QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
Enjoy all the Eastern shore of Virginia has to offer! Welcome to Messongo Lodge! Listen to the owls & woodpeckers while having a drink by a fire in the screenhouse. Screenhouse is also equipped with gas grill, charcoal grill, & 2 regular size gas burners. Screenhouse= NO BUGS! Watch the deer, turkey and other wildlife in the 20 acre field from the screen house or hot tub of the screened in lodge porch.....(don't forget your binoculars) or enjoy the game on tv from the hot tub if you prefer. Screen-porch = NO BUGS! And your very well behaved 4-legged (and 2 legged) children will love running and playing ball in the spacious yard. In the spring/summer, enjoy the purple martins, hummingbirds, eagles, hawks, butterflies, dragonflies, bats and other winged friends! And if you're really lucky and happen to be staying during a Wallops Island launch...you can view it from the backyard. There are also several boat launches nearby to get you on the bay for fishing, crabbing and clamming, and the Pocomoc sound for a true nature experience. Don't forget your kayak, too! A short drive west will take you to Saxis where you can launch your boat or look for sea glass. 25 minutes east is Chincoteague. See the ponies, check out the birding trails, water park, or book a nature boat ride. Enjoy great restaurants and shop the unique boutiques. 30 minutes south is the quaint town of Onancock where you can enjoy boating/kayaking, shopping, & dining. Located on a very quiet country road, 2 miles away from Sun-Outdoors Campground, the Messongo Lodge sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds in each). There is one bathroom with large shower. Washer and dryer in garage. Other amenities include plenty of parking for vehicles and boats, full kitchen, large dining area for food and games, open one-level floor plan, satellite tv and internet.
( Owner's vacation home is also on the property, but out of respect for your privacy, and to give you the ultimate experience, they will not be present during your stay.)
****No hunting is permitted anywhere on this property****
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No bedding or toys available for small children
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs welcome/not on furniture
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Wood stove in lodge is not for use
Please no glass in or near hot tub.
Maximum 7 night stay.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1806375vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Is QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
pet-friendly?
Yes, QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
?
As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
on 15 February 2027 start from NZ$508, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
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On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
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Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
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Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
located?
Situated by the sea, this lodge is within 12 miles (20 km) of Bloxom Winery, Kegotank Bay and Eastern Shore Railway Museum. Parksley Town Park and Virginia Welcome Center at New Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).
QUIET, pet-friendly nature retreat with HOT TUB & without getting BIT!
Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My boyfriend, two dogs and I had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this property! The dogs loved the huge yard, and we really enjoyed the screened in porch and the hot tub. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.
This was a genuinely amazing place to stay. Very comfortable and clean and peaceful. The owner is great too. You cannot go wrong here! Everything was 5 stars!
We enjoyed the tranquility of the property. It was a great place for our dog to run and know that he was safe. Enjoying the hot tub as we winded down from our day was so relaxing.
Relaxing and peaceful stay! Check in was a breeze, host was very friendly and fast to respond, property was very clean. Would definitely recommend. Screened in porch with the hot tub was perfect. Also loved the screened in fireplace area with outdoor kitchen. Would stay here again if ever in the area!
We had an amazing time at this very private cottage. First time we ever brought our dog on a vacation but, will not be the last as it made the trip that much better. Hot tub was incredible as is the very large screened in patio. The open floor plan and decor was absolutely beautiful. Hope to come back soon
Lynda and Jason
Nice, relaxing week. Close to the beaches and wild horses, house exactly as described. LOVED the hot tub and enjoyed star gazing at night. Beckie was very responsive when I had a question. Look forward to coming back!
Beautiful property in a secluded part of the Country Side. Conveniently located near enough Chincoteague Island(30 minute drive) without feeling crowded by all the other vacationers. Mosquitoes werent very friendly this time of year but overall our family was very satisfied with our stay. The host was very helpful and very responsive to all communications.
My mother lives on the shore about 30 minutes from this rental. We were celebrating her 70th birthday and this rental was perfect. The outdoor screened in area/pavilion was amazing! The property is quiet and inviting. We really enjoyed our stay and the hosts communicated well.
The Messongo Lodge is a beautiful setting off the beaten path. The grounds were immaculate. The house is well laid out and has literally everything you might need exactly where you need it. We enjoyed the hot tub and screened in kitchen. There was plenty to do within a short drive. It was a wonderful vacation for our family! Our host, Beckie, was extremely gracious and made the entire process easy. Would definitely go back!
Really enjoyed this property at the end of our road trip, it was very spacious.
Lovely outdoor cooking and eating area outside. Hot tub was fantastic.
Everything needed was there, a lovely welcome basket.
Owner was very quick with responses to questions.
It felt calm and private. Short drives to shops, Chincoteague and NASA Wallops Island.
I would recommend.
Our first impression of the property was better than expected. That was our entire stay,better than expected. A fantastic property. Very private,close to beach and stores. The hot tub is in an excellent location on the property. This was a family weekend and the screenhouse was fantastic for meals,games and visiting with each other!!! The owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and let us borrow their home for a few days. We will definitely go back.
We were there to escape the blowing up of noisy stuff during the July holiday. The dogs really hate it, too. It completely fit the bill. Very peaceful yet convenient to things. Owners were never present but responsive if we had a question. What more could one ask for?
Beckie and Bill’s rental was a fantastic getaway for our family. Out of all the homes we’ve rented, theirs truly stood out. It was cozy and comfortable, with great amenities.
The location was beautiful and quiet, perfect for walks with our dogs. The friendly neighbors and minimal traffic made it even more enjoyable. Despite the peacefulness, we were just a short drive from shops, restaurants, and activities.
The house was well-stocked, but we spent most of our time outside on the screened-in porch and in the screenhouse, where we loved grilling dinner. Everything was clean and thoughtfully arranged, and the welcome basket was a nice touch.
Plus, the view over the large field was stunning—we were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on two nights! Overall, it was a memorable experience that we would happily return to.
I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing this place was. Our family enjoyed every bit of it! The place is about 20ish minutes from everything but that was great the roads to get there were pretty and the scenery around the house was just beautiful. The screened in porch with the hot tub was so nice to relax. Then the additional screened in porch with 2 grills & a fireplace was just wow! We were the first couple to get to stay in the private additional cottage! It had a huge kingsize bed that was plenty room for us with our 2 dogs. We already expressed interest about coming back in the future. Beckie was a great host she was so helpful with my questions ahead of time and during our stay :)
We had the best anniversary weekend away with our 8 month dog on this secluded, serene and beautiful property. The owners welcomed us with a card and welcoming basket, had all the necessities to cook and grill out, a massive yard for Seymour to run around and the outdoor, screened entertainment area was the true highlight…. Grilling, sitting in the Adirondack chairs, fireplace going and enjoying the nature around us… relaxing in every way! The owners even had large crab pots that we steamed shrimp and crab legs from a local seafood market. We made day trips to the Maryland side of Assateague Island and down to Cape Charles beach so that Seymour could experience his first times at the beach and ocean- both about 50 minutes away and well worth the drives along the Eastern Shore. Sharing this for dog owners looking for beach areas that are dog-friendly. We will definitely plan to return and really enjoyed working with Beckie who was wonderful to communicate with—- it’s very evident that she and her husband take extra special care of this property and want visitors to enjoy every moment— we certainly did!