10/10 Excellent
Erin A.
22 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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Waterfront Home w/ Views from Every Room – Wake Up to Bay Sunrises! Pet Friendly
Holiday home in Port Haywood with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6144.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port Haywood, VA
- Place, Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve11 min drive
- Place, Bethel Beach12 min drive
- Place, Gwynn's Island Musuem21 min drive
- Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd floor Master
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
2 Queen Sofa Beds
Main floor master
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
2nd floor full bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main floor full bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Waterfront Home w/ Views from Every Room – Wake Up to Bay Sunrises! Pet Friendly
Welcome to your waterfront escape in historic Mathews, Virginia! This bright, spacious 3-bedroom home sleeps up to 10 comfortably and was designed to maximize stunning water views — you can see Winter Haven Harbor from every single room in the house.
• Two private bedrooms with queen beds
• Fun bunk room with full-over-full bunks + a trundle twin
• Upstairs living room with two queen sleeper sofas
• 2 full bathrooms (both with tubs) and a tankless water heater for endless hot showers
Wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the water from the two open-loft bedrooms — no need to leave your bed to watch the sky turn pink! Huge windows and an open layout fill the home with natural light and constant bay views.
Step outside and you’re on your own private waterfront: fish, crab, or launch the provided kayaks right from the backyard. Evenings are magical around the large waterside fire pit — roast marshmallows while the sun sets over the bay.
Additional perks:
• Central heat & A/C + cozy gas fireplace
• Fast Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washer/dryper
• Plenty of parking
Whether you’re a family looking for a classic Chesapeake Bay getaway, a group of friends wanting to kayak and unwind, or anglers chasing striped bass and cobia, this house is the perfect home base. You’ll feel miles away from everything… yet you’re still just minutes from Mathews’ charming downtown, restaurants, and marinas.
Come make memories on the water — we can’t wait to host you! Coming soon this summer a 100 ft dock!
• Two private bedrooms with queen beds
• Fun bunk room with full-over-full bunks + a trundle twin
• Upstairs living room with two queen sleeper sofas
• 2 full bathrooms (both with tubs) and a tankless water heater for endless hot showers
Wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the water from the two open-loft bedrooms — no need to leave your bed to watch the sky turn pink! Huge windows and an open layout fill the home with natural light and constant bay views.
Step outside and you’re on your own private waterfront: fish, crab, or launch the provided kayaks right from the backyard. Evenings are magical around the large waterside fire pit — roast marshmallows while the sun sets over the bay.
Additional perks:
• Central heat & A/C + cozy gas fireplace
• Fast Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washer/dryper
• Plenty of parking
Whether you’re a family looking for a classic Chesapeake Bay getaway, a group of friends wanting to kayak and unwind, or anglers chasing striped bass and cobia, this house is the perfect home base. You’ll feel miles away from everything… yet you’re still just minutes from Mathews’ charming downtown, restaurants, and marinas.
Come make memories on the water — we can’t wait to host you! Coming soon this summer a 100 ft dock!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to undo the beds, just leave them unmade.
We got this!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Port Haywood
Port Haywood is home to this holiday home. Deltaville Marina and Oyster Farm Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Bethel Beach.
Port Haywood, VA
What's nearby
- Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
- Bethel Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
- Gwynn's Island Musuem - 21 min drive - 25.0 km
- Yorktown Beach - 48 min drive - 65.7 km
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 61 min drive - 80.3 km
Restaurants
- Howard-Dooley Cafe - 15 min drive
- Seafood Shack - 13 min drive
- Shun Xing - 12 min drive
- Hardee's - 12 min drive
- Subway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
16 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
About the host
Hosted by Theresa Boor
We love to go to the Rivah! Oysters, crabs, fishing and the water! After a cancer diagnosis, treatment and long recovery for my husband we decided to live differently. We sought out Still Waters. We found this home and just fell in love. We know you will too. We have three children and a Golden Retriever named River!
Why they chose this property
Mathews Virginia is a small county and town. Great places to shop and eat. 50 minutes from Williamsburg, York, Jamestown and local attractions. But we don’t leave often because Mathews has it all.
What makes this property unique
Home was built with the water in mind. This two story home has expansive water views from every room. The sunrises are spectacular. We do all we can to make this home cozy and relaxing.
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