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

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a cabinet with towels.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a picnic table.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a screened-in area, surrounded by a white picket fence and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Colonial Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Place, Colonial Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬

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

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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.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bayside Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Maryland International Raceway - 44 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 56 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬11 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).

How much is parking at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Heron was as advertised close to marina and beach, golf cart availability made our stay just lovely. It was a great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage, well decorated and though small, smart utilization of all space! Loved the screened front porch, large fenced yard, and water views of the bay from the back deck. Very quiet area and having the golf cart as an option is a definite plus! Would definitely stay with Heather again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this lovely cottage twice now. It is the perfect home in Colonial Beach for a family of 4. Having a kitchen and laundry are an added bonus for our family. The yard and porch are beautiful additional spaces. Your hosts are responsive and have provided a clean and updated property for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great to have the golf cart to get around town!Very nice and quiet community.Fyi….most restaurants were not open on Monday & Tuesday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this cottage!

This is our second year staying in this beautiful cottage - just perfect for the three of us! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

As advertised, had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place!

Very clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house close to the river and to Monroe Bay. Perfect house for a mini getaway for my wife and I. Communication with the hosts was super easy, and the use of the golf cart was a huge added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage! Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We really enjoyed our long weekend at this listing. The best part was the screened in porch and the outdoor space. The place was clean and check in/out was easy. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

The recently updated Blue Heron Cottage was neat and clean and the beds were truly comfortable. The cottage is just a short walk to the shops and restaurants in Colonial Beach. The attractions at Westmoreland State Park, including Fossil Beach, are a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy quarters

Wonderful golf cart community! Perfect way to relax, short walk to the water in either direction. Meet allot of the locals, enjoyed the local breweries and restuarants.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing clean cottage in a quiet fun little community!

We had a great time at this cottage. The owners are super nice and the home was very clean! We booked another weekend while we were still there! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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