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Southern Delight Mathews Virginia

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A lakeside deck with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a calm lake.
A dining room with a white table, chairs, and a geometric chandelier. There are cabinets with glass doors on the walls, and a kitchen is visible in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster. There are two pink chairs and a small table with a vase of flowers. The floor has a black and white checkered pattern.
A two-story house with a brick facade, white trim, and a front porch.
A room with a checkered floor, a green wicker chair, a white wicker sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mathews, VA
  • Place, Bay School Community Arts Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, College of William and Mary
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 2 Single Beds

2 Single Beds

Down Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Up

1 King Bed

Single bed with Pull Out Trundle

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Master Up

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Southern Delight Mathews Virginia

Picturesque and stately, renovated 4 bedroom waterfront home on Put In Creek (tidal water) within walking distance to downtown Mathews.

Walk to great restaurants, antique stores and many other town attractions.

Relax by the waterfront and watch the wildlife including resident blue herons, swans, etc. Catch crabs from the lawn or launch a canoe or kayak from the boat ramp. Paddle into the adjacent wetlands or further down to the East River.

Please no pets or smoking inside the home .

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Parties or smoking in house. No Fireworks on Property .

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2499497vb
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
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

Mathews

Located in Mathews, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gloucester Museum of History and Deltaville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Piankatank River Golf Club and Gloucester Golf Club. Bay School Community Arts Center and Cobbs Creek Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Mathews, VA

What's nearby

  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 51 min drive - 76.1 km
  • Water Country USA - 53 min drive - 77.7 km
  • Langley Air Force Base - 57 min drive - 87.4 km
  • College of William and Mary - 58 min drive - 84.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Richardson's Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Delight Mathews Virginia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Delight Mathews Virginia?

As of 23 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Delight Mathews Virginia on 10 October 2026 start from NZ$1,969, 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 Southern Delight Mathews Virginia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Delight Mathews Virginia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Delight Mathews Virginia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Delight Mathews Virginia located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bay School Community Arts Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chesapeake Bay and Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve. Bethel Beach and Gwynn's Island Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this house in Mathews. We needed somewhere with 4 bedrooms, and this home was perfect! The house was very clean with comfy beds, many sitting rooms to enjoy, the hosts are very responsive to questions, and the house had much more character than in the pictures. The outside area is outstanding with multiple chairs and an awesome little dock. We caught crabs, minnows and a few trout, which made my son very happy. The walk to town is easy with sidewalks, so be sure to check out the cute restaurants and shops. I can't say enough good things about this property, and I look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay. We'll definitely come back in the future. Perfect location to town and our children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Beautiful house with three living rooms, a dining room, plus four bedrooms, kitchen and one and a half Baths. There is a lot of indoor space. And it sits on a very large private lot that is bordered by a creek, a marsh and woodlands. But while being secluded, it is only a short walk to "town" with restaurants and shops. My family loves it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place was beautiful and nicely maintained.

My family and I had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The location is perfect and the house is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Mathews. Great place to sit on dock or light a fire. Home is nicely remodeled and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate house with lots of living spaces. Very quiet, but walkable to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house and grounds.Host was excellent to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

Hot hot weather cool ac clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet stay

Wonderful place to stay and get away with your family. It felt like being back in time with modern amenities around. The town was just as wonderful as the home. Good places to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Very responsive and very clean property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The wifi was out the duration of the stay which was disappointing. The problem was with the wireless router not the actual internet to the house. I have stayed in numerous vacation rentals from the East Coast to West Coast and the Hawaian islands. What I truly apprecuate is when the host provides some items in the kitchen that make the stay easier. It's expected to buy groceries but it's wonderful to have some coffee tea salt spices oil, foil etc already in the house. It really is a nice touch when you are paying 400 a night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Unfortunately, there was internet issue with the storms that had come through. I had actually let the guest know before her arrival .Internet is now up and running and it was not a router issue it was from the storm. I issued the guest a credit for her inconvenience. While we do not supply coffee we do give out great shampoos, lotions, soaps and eye make up wipes with each guest stay . Salt and Pepper is always in the cabinet. We have always received 5 star rating . Our nightly stay fee is $200.00 not $400.00. Sorry the guest did not enjoy her stay .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Exactly as listed: A gracious family home with spacious outdoor space! We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We had a great stay at Southern Delight. Everything was as advertised. If you are looking for a place to relax this is it and it really is just a 10 minute walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic 50th Anniversary + 70th B-day celebration

We visited for a family and friend gathering in Port Haywood that was fantastic as was the house. Roomy, extremely well taken care of and perfect for the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matthews waterfront

Short 5 night stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

We chose the property because of its semi-rural location in a small town near Williamsburg. The back yard and charm of the inlet waterway were most pleasant. The house worked well because of the bedroom downstairs with half bath. Great stay, and very prompt and courteous communication with host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in nice area of town.

Everyone had a wonderful time. The crabbing was excellent which pleased the kids. They had fun. We al had short walks to town for dining and shopoping. We will most likely return for the 3rd time . as we stayed here last fall as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Glad you all had a great time ! Hope you will stay again ! Margaret
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent lodgings while working on a project at local marina

We own a small mobile boatbuilding/repair company based out of south Florida and were contracted to work on a yacht at a local marina. This property provided our crew with a most comfortable place to stay and enjoy their downtime. The house is very well-equipped, and the outdoor amenities were amazing. Ms. Bowman was very helpful and supportive throughout our stay. We hope to be able to stay here again should we have future projects in this area.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Get Away with Friends

This is a lovely older home close to charming towns, very good restaurants and shops, and bay beaches. Despite limited bathrooms, it's comfortable and roomy with multiple gathering places, including a beautiful sunroom, a furnished deck in the shady yard, and a dock in shallow Put In Creek. Well-stocked with games, fishing gear, crab pot and kayak/canoe, there's room to spread out as well as enjoy time together. Your host is responsive and made excellent suggestions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, secluded property on the water!

The property is exactly as advertised.....well maintained house.....for those seeking peace and quiet like I was it was perfect. Adirondack chairs on the deck and around fire pit. Host was VERY responsive to questions. WiFi was a little spotty. House plugs were 3-pronged, but recommend bringing your favorite power strip with USB-A and USB-C plug-ins. I'd stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

The magnolia-lined drive provided an impressive first look at this lovely 1940’s home. The house was recently updated, sun-filled, very clean, and nicely appointed. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom towels were thick and good quality. We really enjoyed sitting on the dock watching the tide come in and go out, looking for Tommy, the Blue Heron, and seeing the Fiddler and Blue Crabs feeding. It was an excellent property to gather family and celebrate my wife’s 65th birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you Dean , hope you all come back soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacay

Great house and location. Not far from Haven Beach and boat ramp. Water is too shallow for fishing, but did catch a few crabs off the dock. Kayaking at high tide was fun. Sitting around fire at night was a good time for family. I have trouble with steps due to hip issues, so was nice to have the one bedroom downstairs. Climbing stairs for the shower was a bit challenging, but I made it! Overall, a great place to stay! My son and his family were with me and said they would definitely book the house again for a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely place on the water

I rented the house for a group of us over a long weekend to attend a friend's father's memorial service. We used three of the 4 bedrooms. The house is very clean and spacious - lots of rooms to spread out in. Strong wifi, but mostly in the family room and the downstairs bedroom (it gets weaker in other parts of the house). Would rent again if my travels bring me back to Mathews.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

This was our first time with VRBO and it was amazing! The owner was very responsive and communication was excellent. The house was spotless and had everything you needed, above and beyond our expectations. Charming, warm and inviting, beautifully decorated, the house is beautifully situated on the water. The outdoor area is outstanding and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Loved being able to walk into town, which is adorable, and the people are so nice. We even saw Tommy! I highly recommend staying here, we're so glad we did! Thank you for taking such good care of your guests!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We hope you all will return as you all were the perfect guest .

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