Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay

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4 bedroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Heathsville, VA

Northern Neck Farm Museum16 min drive
Smith Point Marina17 min drive
Buzzard's Point Marina22 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground floor Bayfront Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Screen room

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bayfront bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom with Sink

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Ground floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy beautiful Chesapeake vistas and a fine white sand beach at this spacious, family-friendly beach house. Four fully-furnished bedrooms now sleep up to eight maximum. Private in-ground fiberglass pool (installed 2019). Excellent fishing, kayaking/rafting/canoeing (bring your own!), swimming, beachcombing, crabbing, barbecue/picnicking, and hiking. Dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, pelicans, and hummingbirds live in the area. Within an 8-15 minute drive, you'll find restaurants, shopping, vineyards, antique shops, charter fishing boats, museums, a free ferry to Sunnybank, and ferries for day trips to nearby Chesapeake Bay islands. Just two hours from Richmond and three hours from Washington. Available for weekend or weekly rental.
Note: House is limited to nonsmokers. Renters are expected to bring bath and beach towels, soap, and paper towels (bed linens provided). We have a no-pets policy. House must be in 'as found' condition on departure, including cleaning of bed linens using the on-premises washer/dryer. Overnight stay is limited to registered guests not exceeding eight persons total (an extra charge applies for more than six overnight guests).

Property manager

Valnora Leister and Mark Frazier

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Take the kayaks out ( 2 available with life jackets)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters may bring their own kayaks, canoes, or inflatables (we regret we cannot let renters and guests use our own boats given insurance constraints)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses solar energy

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ophelia

Located in Ophelia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hughlett Point Natural Area and Point Lookout State Park, while Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Northern Neck Farm Museum are cultural highlights. Compass Entertainment Complex and Kinsale Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Heathsville, VA

What's nearby

Northern Neck Farm Museum - 16 min drive
Smith Point Marina - 17 min drive
Reedville Fishermen's Museum - 19 min drive
Buzzard's Point Marina - 22 min drive
Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Horn Harbor Restaurant - 19 min drive
Reedville Market - 19 min drive
T&J's Dairy Barn - 14 min drive
Little River Seafood - 13 min drive
Crazy Crab - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ophelia holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Point Marina, Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Northern Neck Farm Museum. Buzzard's Point Marina is 11 mi (17.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Colin M.

12 September 2023

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

Lovely setting for a getaway with a pool and small beach

Mark and Val were wonderful hosts. Mark took the time to call and walk me through the house when we arrived, which was very helpful. The pool is lovely and the setting is right on the water with a small beach, a lovely sitting deck overlooking the water, etc. The house is nice and not luxury. Some of the beds and furniture could be a bit sturdier and more comfortable. If you're looking for luxury resort type place - this isn't it. This is great for casual hanging out with friends and family and relaxing. There are a lot of checkout asks (hauling trash to the dump, laundering the sheets and towels, sweeping, wiping things down, etc.) so be aware of that. Would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

2 September 2023

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

Perfect!

This property is in the perfect location for privacy and being in touch with nature. The pool was perfect for the kids, we had the beach to ourselves. We saw dolphins, eagles, ospreys, lizards, heron and crabs. The house is clean with many convenient appliances. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B., Laytonsville, MD

26 August 2023

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

Hidden Gem

Another excellent trip. No negatives only positives.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Sterling

5 August 2023

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

Home Away From Home

The title says it all. Love the property, area and hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SHAWN F.

28 July 2023

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

Nice little get away

The property is wonderful. The house is very nice as well. It could use a few minor upgrades, but still pretty nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valnora Leister and Mark Frazier

We live now in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and have owned the beach house for more than 30 years. Our family has wonderful memories of summer vacations filled with beach-combing, swimming, bicycling, and fishing. We hope you'll enjoy a vacation there too!

Why they chose this property

The quality of the beach and the tranquil setting were what first drew us to Ophelia. The area has a wealth of history and opportunities for day trips on charter boats, ferries to nearby islands, and outings to memorable restaurants, museums and shops in Reedville, Kilmarnock, and Heathsville. Over the years, we've been able to add an upstairs deck, rooms, and amenities to the beach house. It is a place for fun and rest – and hard to leave!

What makes this property unique

Some of our favorite activities are relaxing on the upstairs deck and watching the osprey, bald eagles, pelicans, and dolphins go by. Views of sunrises over the Bay and sunsets on the Potomac are gorgeous. The salt water pool is easy on the eyes and a great way to cool off after hikes or long walks on the beach. An outdoor barbecue as picnic table sits between house and pool. Inside, we have comfortable and well air-conditioned spaces for meals and gatherings of friends and family.

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