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Salty Air, Sandy Toes - Quiet Escape w/ Kayaks & Sandy Beach - 2BD waterfront

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A grassy yard with a wooden deck, a large tree, and a view of a calm body of water with a distant shoreline.
A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and large trees.
A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by black leather chairs. A framed seascape painting hangs on the wall above the table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a colorful rug, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a dishwasher. There is a dining table with a checkered tablecloth and a red vase with flowers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
With a bicycle, this cottage accommodates 5 guests in 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes a patio and a private boat dock for water activities. Enjoy beach access and explore the scenic waterfront location. Nearby attractions include Ingrams Bay Marina and Northern Neck Farm Museum.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Heathsville, VA
  • Place, Ingrams Bay Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Neck Farm Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Reedville Fishermen's Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Salty Air, Sandy Toes - Quiet Escape w/ Kayaks & Sandy Beach - 2BD waterfront

Where the River Meets the Bay

Nestled where the Great Wicomico River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, this charming northern neck cottage offers a front-row seat to nature's rhythm—watch the tide rise and fall, and keep an eye out for dolphins, crabs, jellyfish, or a passing school of menhaden. Cast a line or tie up your boat at the private dock, then relax on the sandy beach, perfect for little ones building sandcastles while you soak up the sun. Wind down with a quiet bike ride along the tree-lined lane, or grab one of two kayaks for an early morning glide or sunset paddle among the wildlife.

Inside, the cottage offers two cozy bedrooms and one bath. The main bedroom features a queen bed with water views, ideal for a romantic morning wake-up. The second bedroom includes a twin bed with a child's trundle—easy for small family stays. The spacious living room faces the water and includes a sofa sleeper for extra guests.

Pets Allowed on case-by-case basis. Send inquiry.

Nearby & Worth the Trip

Kilmarnock – 7 miles, no stoplights. Shops, groceries & restaurants.
Reedville – 20 min by car, or 5 min by boat.
Heathsville – 20 min drive. Home to Jacey and Athena Vineyards.
Local Restaurants – Minutes away by car or boat—easy waterside dining.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2277018vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Heathsville

Located in Heathsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Ingrams Bay Marina and Good Luck Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hughlett Point Natural Area and Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve. Compass Entertainment Complex and Reedville Fishermen's Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Heathsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Ingrams Bay Marina - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Northern Neck Farm Museum - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Hughlett Point Natural Area - 25 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Reedville Fishermen's Museum - 25 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Buzzard's Point Marina - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Portales - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Los Patrones 2 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Horn Harbor Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Rivah - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Little River Seafood - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Salty Air, Sandy Toes - Quiet Escape w/ Kayaks & Sandy Beach - 2BD waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salty Air, Sandy Toes - Quiet Escape w/ Kayaks & Sandy Beach - 2BD waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Air, Sandy Toes - Quiet Escape w/ Kayaks & Sandy Beach - 2BD waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Salty Air, Sandy Toes - Quiet Escape w/ Kayaks & Sandy Beach - 2BD waterfront located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Ingrams Bay Marina and within 12 miles (20 km) of Good Luck Cellars and Hughlett Point Natural Area. Northern Neck Farm Museum and Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids had a blast. Just be aware of jellyfish season. Still tranquil and a much needed getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Glad you and the children had a blast! Jellyfish come and jellyfish go as they please in the bay. Lots of factors contribute to their movement - seems they were near the cottage during your visit. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and very nice home in a great location and neighborhood. Very responsive hosts. Kitchen well stocked. We enjoyed our stay! Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Would love to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short family getaway

Very nice place with convenient access to a small private beach and dock. The property was clean, well maintained and stocked with all the essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you and glad you enjoyed our cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cottage!

We had a very nice time at this cottage steps from the Great wicomico river! Kids enjoyed playing on the beach and fishing off the pier. Neighborhood is extremely nice and low key.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage with beautiful views!

We had a lovely stay over Thanksgiving while visiting family in the area. The cottage came equipped with everything we needed. The location was so quiet and relaxing - beautiful water views where we could watch sunrise AND sunset ! A prefect retreat ! Very clean and comfortable - host gave very easy instructions for a worry free stay. We wil be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
We loved having you and so glad you enjoyed our cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful waterfront weekend!

We loved our stay at this charming cottage. Spent most of our weekend on the back deck looking out over the water and relaxing. Having access to kayaks was great, and the fact that there is a little beach makes launching (and swimming) easy. Kitchen had all the cooking implements we needed, and the bed was very comfortable. Communication was easy and cheerful. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Happy to have you at our cottage and glad you enjoyed the kayaks and beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin on the Bay

If you are looking to get away from the busy life, then look no further. We found it to be a good fit for our family of three. Kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary utensils, pots, and pans. Good communication with the owner/manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Slowing down and enjoying life is just what you will find at the bay. So glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The house was clean and tidy. We packed light for 7 days knowing there was laundry on site. The dryer did not work and there was no resolution during the week after numerous messages, only a 50 credit offered. Very disappointed with the challenge presented.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
I am sorry the dryer was not working to your satisfaction during your stay. As the cottage is a ways into the country, it is hard to find a repair person immediately. After contacting 5 different companies and repair persons, the soonest available was regrettably the following week. This was communicated. It was interesting that cleaning person used the washer/dryer both 2 days before their arrival and the day after on the "bulky cycle". Perhaps this cycle was not the preferred cycle. Believing the dryer was not working, a refund of $50 on top of a discount of $206.50, for a total of $256.50 credit was given right away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Little Cottage

This was a wonderful little cottage to stay in with my husband for a few days. It's an older place with modern updates. There is an adequate supply of various cookware and it was nice to have use of a washer and dryer. The hardwood floors throughout are gorgeous. The place is small but feels spacious and there's plenty of windows for natural light to come through. The cottage has a nice view of the water with private, easy access. If you wanted to, you have plenty of shoreline to walk out into the water and take a swim. There were some jellyfish; however, they were few and far between. We were able to fish off the dock and caught quite a few fish with live bait. We even enjoyed some night fishing under the stars, even though we didn't catch anything. I took the kayak out and enjoyed my time on the calm open waters. I would definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2022
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed our special spot on the water. The cottage was the original headquarters for a local lumber company. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I want to move to the Chesapeake

Nice house and beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Louise

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Our home is our "piece of heaven" where we can get away from the hectic life of work and school/activities with our three kids. We and our golden retriever are in our happy place when we visit our cottage, play in the sand on the beach and in the water.
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