Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!

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Entire home

Fenced yard and outdoor picnic table and grill.

Washer/Dryer added during March 2023 renovation

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Colonial Beach, VA

Colonial Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Bayside Marina
‪10 min walk‬
Colonial Beach Historical Society
‪13 min walk‬
A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Blue Heron Cottage is a cozy beach cottage offering 2 bedrooms - Master w/Queen bed and Guest Room with Twin & Full size bunk beds. Cottage was completely renovated in March 2023. Enjoy a screened porch off the living room and amazing sunset views over Monroe Bay right from your front porch! Ample fenced yard, private driveway and outdoor seating. Monroe Bay is 1 block from the cottage and the Potomac River is 3 blocks. Easy access to beach, local restaurants and stores. The grocery store is 5 minutes by car. Use of golf cart is available for additional fee. Cottage offers guests Wi-Fi and cable. Bath towels and bed linens are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.

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Property manager

Heather or Ed Donahue

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Dog must be cleaned up after.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Colonial Beach

Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is on a river. Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Land's End Wildlife Management Area and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

Colonial Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Bayside Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Colonial Beach Historical Society - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
James Monroe Birthplace - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Monrovia - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Colonial Beach, Bayside Marina and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

13 April 2025

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

Anniversary Getaway

Such a beautiful cottage in a great location. We enjoyed it so much, and can't wait to come back. I can't recommend the Blue Heron Cottage enough. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

7 April 2025

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

Blue Heron

It is the perfect location for a four day getaway. The Cottage is always clean and organized.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

12 January 2025

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

NYE 2025

We enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating time here while we rang in the new year. The home was lovely and the community was friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

11 November 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Heather and Ed are superb hosts. The home was very clean, well stocked and in the perfect location!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

3 November 2024

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

Beautiful home and perfect for my families accommodations

Very clean and in a great location. Would love to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

17 October 2024

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

Don’t pass this up!

Perfect size house. Clean/Comfortable Use of golf cart to get around was awesome. I’m already looking at my calendar for 2025 to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

9 October 2024

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

Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Blue Heron Cottage. Our dog Rosie especially liked the fenced yard and screened in porch, where she basked in the sun. The location was central and convenient for my husband and I to enjoy local oysters, a winery tour, and a hike in Caladon State Park. We had never been to Colonial Beach before, but we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda W.

3 October 2024

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

Blue Heron Cottage

Property was clean and located between the bay and river. Community was friendly and very interesting.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

n s s.

20 September 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

14 September 2024

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

Cozy cottage

This is a great cottage . Close to everything, but in a quaint quiet neighborhood. You won’t be disappointed its even better than the pictures. Absolutely perfect for a small family and dog. Screened porch and outside decks were great . Definitely a five star.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

18 August 2024

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

Excellent Stay

The Blue Heron Cottage was an excellent stay for my family. While small, the property was big enough for us and two kids. The cottage itself inside was pretty new all around. The only thing that needs updating would be the shower. Full kitchen with oven and fridge was nice. Beds comfy. Property good for kids and a dog if you have one. The best part was the location. A block from the bay and three from the river. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittni M.

6 August 2024

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

Amazing cottage perfectly located!

This has been our favorite beach stay by far and we have been all over from VA, MD, DE, NC, SC.. the cottage was perfect for our and family and in an amazing location between the bay, the main beaches, and all the restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk. Highly recommend renting this, we will absolutely be back! Our family stopped by to see it as they were stayjng at a campground close by and they loved the house and location so much they are looking into renting it as well. Very clean, very responsive and helpful! ly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lew B.

3 August 2024

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

Small but nice

The cottage was small but perfict for 2 people and had good view from the side porch of Monroe Bay. It was clean and had what was needed in the kitchen. The owner was responsive to the tv problem and very friendly. We had a great time in a relaxing, quite location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

29 July 2024

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

Cute little cottage

We loved the area and plan to return with family. We loved the cabinets (easy close and so quiet) and fenced yard for our dog. Plus the screened in porch with ceiling fan and table was nice. This is great place for a small family- but because of the small living room I wouldn’t suggest more than 2 adults. There are water views on both ends of the street and everything you need is nearby! Definitely rent the golf cart! It’s a lot of fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

11 July 2024

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

Stress relief

This cottage was perfect for us. We needed a few days away to decompress. It was quiet and cozy, loved the golf cart, was very relaxing. Thank you so much

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

4 July 2024

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

Great little Cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was very clean, had a great location and we enjoyed the screened in porch! We brought our dog and we were happy it had a fenced in yard! 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

2 July 2024

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

Great Quiet Getaway

Location was great, quiet, and simple. The place was clean, spacious, and great for the two of us to enjoy relaxation right by the water. The outdoor patio was great and plenty of food options just a few minutes away. We had a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

29 June 2024

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

Colonial Beach vacation 2024

We rented a cute house. It was perfect for us. It was extremely clean, quiet and perfect from beach area. Perfect to dockside and high tide. We loved our stay and the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

7 May 2024

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

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for our get away. It was clean and had everything we needed. The owners are very responsive to any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf T.

31 March 2024

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

Spring Break

Perfect little cottage to enjoy all that is C beach. Fenced yard for the dog was a plus.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

13 October 2023

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

Sweet

Colonial Beach is a quaint, quiet and friendly town. This cottage is super sweet and fits the area. The golf cart and location of the home were perfect to see sunrises and sunsets every day.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

5 October 2023

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

Great place to stay

Property was exactly as expressed clean, convenient.. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dara G.

11 September 2023

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

Blue Heron

The cottage was just what we were looking for. Clean, cute, and very convenient to restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel B., Richmond, va

20 August 2023

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

Easy property in a beautiful spot

Stayed here with our friends for the weekend. They had a dog and small child so the fenced in property was perfect! Enjoyed the screened in porch at night. We added on a golf cart and had a blast discovering the area. Loved seeing all the different homes around us and ate/drank a few times at Dockside which was a really fun, vacation vibe. Will definitely come back to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather or Ed Donahue

Our family started coming to Colonial Beach 14 years ago. What started out as a vacation rental and weekend retreat led us here full-time. We hope you enjoy our small town as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The charm of this cottage made it the perfect choice. You are conveniently located on The Point in Colonial Beach. The town is golf cart friendly and all restaurants in town can be accessed by golf cart. You can also access the Food Lion by cart.

What makes this property unique

The town offers free Trolley rides on the weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Trolley aka The Osprey makes numerous stops throughout the town at restaurants and marinas. Don't miss the amazing sunsets you will find here.

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property