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Artistic Environment

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A gravel path leading to a house surrounded by greenery and trees.
A large, single-story brick building with a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees, including a prominent red flowering tree.
A living room with a television, a wicker chair, and artwork on the walls.
A staircase with wooden handrails and carpeted steps leading to a landing with artwork on the walls.
A hallway with wooden flooring and walls adorned with various paintings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kilmarnock, VA
  • Place, Hughlett Point Natural Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Good Luck Cellars
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kilmarnock

Located in Kilmarnock, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Good Luck Cellars and Compass Entertainment Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Steamboat Era Museum and Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Kilmarnock, VA

What's nearby

  • Hughlett Point Natural Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Good Luck Cellars - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 13 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Historic Christ Church - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Coffeehouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Alley Café & Sports Lounge - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artistic Environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artistic Environment ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artistic Environment ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artistic Environment ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Artistic Environment located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hughlett Point Natural Area and within 12 miles (20 km) of Good Luck Cellars and Compass Entertainment Complex. Historic Christ Church and Ingrams Bay Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

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
We had a wedding right down the street so it worked out perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2026
Thank you. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work Trip

Our group stayed here while we worked in the area. The house was very nice and there is room to spread out. The art gallery is very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Thank you Courtney. Very welcome, they work very long hours. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific

Beautiful, peaceful setting in the country by the Bay. The hosts are very friendly and helpful...and artistic; lots of lovely paintings!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Thank you and Gail for your visit and review, looking for to see you all more, I finished a video and will post it soon. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Home was exactly as described with lots of gallery artwork, comfortable beds and all the amenities one might need for their stay. The owner left us breakfast sweets, fruit and fresh milk etc, which was a nice touch and so helpful. Thank you for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2021
Thank you so much, and for keeping the house great. hope you all visit again. lovely children. our grand opening of "Surreal Arizona" will be April 24/25. Published authors will read from their books so my wife. Will have outdoor music. Weather permit. alvaro
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, wonderful location, wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2026
Thank you Joaquin. Very nice to meet you and the memories you bring from my times in DC. You left the hous impeccable. Very kind of you. Hope you visit again. Best wishes
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great getaway

The house was very nice, very spacious. Had everything you could want or need already there. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you so much. And for taking good care of the house. Your advise was very important help us to revise it. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

This place was very relaxing, owner has great communication, artwork is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Thank you. So much Your proposal and visit make a mark on our memories . thank you for taking good care of the house. We are way to Florida.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

A beautiful and unique property decorated with art in a serene location. Great way to see the northern neck and get away from it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you so much Camille, we are glad you all have a peaceful time to rest and enjoy the promise land. Taking good care of the house and your suggestion about the window, since the renters are the adults we assume parents make sure to take the necessary preventions, Yesterday I cover it with a temporary design for the stain glass. Hope you visit again. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm and Serene Setting

Wonderful host! The house is located close to Chesapeake Bay and surrounded by fields a calm and serene setting. Suitable for families with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2020
Thank you so Much. Just back from the house. Thank you for taking good care of it. Sorry weather was not good yesterday. Hope to see you all again Please send me photos of your art. I have contacts in DC and can be display there. Was a birthday great cake you left. In fact I just eating now. Best wishes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful weekend

We spent a very nice weekend. House was warm and comfortable. Very nice paintings! Loved the house surroundings too, lots of green space to enjoy where kids can play. Had very nice walks around the house over the lake. Our hosts were very kind and helpful. Enjoyed the gallery and would definitely go back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2020
Thank you so much Dareen. Was so nice to meet you all. Joy was wonderful and was so interesting listening to her. The boys also have plenty space to play. Bahaa, Bassam and Sarah wonderful. Feel like home. We are glad you enjoy the art and the projects. See you all soon. Thank you for caring for the home. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kilmarnock Trip

Alvaro is a great host. We really enjoyed our stay at his "Artistic Environment" home. Beach is located very close to this place. would highly recommend this home to beach goers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Thank you so much. Hope you all visit againg. Thank you for taking a good care of the home. Blessings
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our first visit to the Kilmarnock area. Prior to our visit Alvaro and Denise were very responsive and provided a lot of helpful information about the area. We had a wonderful, comfortable stay in the home. Our hosts provided some baked goods from a local market as a welcome, which was a nice touch. We visited Alvaro's art studio upon his invitation and he provided a tour and insight into his work. The setting of the home is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The area has so much to see and do! We are looking forward to returning again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2020
Thank you so much Melissa . Hope to see you all again. Keep painting we will offer a solo show. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility happens

After planning activities for my stay and then injuring my foot a couple days earlier, it could not have been any better for my kids and myself. Never mind the house colombian coffee and the art gallery. We all enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2020
Thank you Nelson and family, Hope you recuperate. I request the print to your wife and please tell your sister to tried creating To let her imagination rest in the center of a paper and let it flow . Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Really nice, quiet and secluded. The beach, located in a nature preserve, was only a 5 minute drive away. It was also secluded. Biking would have taken 15-20 minutes and I wish we had brought ours . Next time! Our hosts were extremely kind and helpful. Just wonderful! Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2020
Thank you so much Patrick. Happy to see how you all have peace away from the city life. Enjoy the nights with the starts and the always curious wild creatures. Hope for you all return. In fact Next August 29 will be our Open house and 39 years anniversary celebration of my privilege to be in the United States of America and became a citizen. Best wishes,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work Trip

House was clean and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2020
Very nice to Meet Scott and team. Friendly and diligent. Happy to host them again. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Our work crew stayed here for a local work project. Nice accommodations. Had to extend our stay and Owner was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2020
Thank you . Welcome at any time. Jared and team take goo care of the house. best wishes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enjoyed our stay in Kilmarnock.

Enjoyed our stay in Kilmarnock. Most beds comfortable. House was spacious with well-stocked kitchen. Loved seeing the deer in the morning. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you so much, I'm glad you you all have a chance to relax in the Promise land. Kind of hard been 3300 miles away from the bnb. We depend of our great friends who keep the property working. Best wishes
Archival

10/10 Excellent

My friend and I spent a weekend there was wonderful.exacle what we looking for

The place is beautiful and we have a full moon was amazing we stay on the deck almost all night , the place was clean and the owners was so friendly we felt at home and I know where to go when we need couple days off. Plus the house is full of arts makes really different place .
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you so much Marcia. Was very nice to meet you all. Thank you for taking good care of the house. We know you wanted to rest so we respect your privacy, was so nice to know in the short time we share your activities and hopping your husband granny recuperate . Best wishes and welcome back at any time.
Archival

8/10 Good

It was a very charming/unique house!

My family and I had a wedding to attend in Heathsville. This house was centrally located to the wedding and to the water. Very close to a lovely beach area, we enjoyed the outside space very much. The house was very charming and open. It suited our family perfectly! The owners were most gracious and very attentive! We had a wonderful weekend!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you Janie much appreciated. Sorry I was not there to meet you all. It is first time I let 8 people stay at the house instead of 6. Jason the manager was not there for you? Kind of surprised with your great comment and only 4 stars. Please let me know how we can be more efficient. Best wishes
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A unique, wonderful getaway

While it's a few miles to the closest public beach, the bright colors and open spaces give this property the feel of a beach house. We loved having the choice of eating and relaxing outside or inside, on comfy couches or at a big table. The kitchen was well-furnished. While the location itself is secluded and wonderfully peaceful, we were able to ride our bikes to the towns of Kilmarnock and Irvington one day and to Burgess and Vir-Mar Beach (32 mile round trip) the next. (There are few bike lanes, so we'd recommend staying on side roads as much as possible.) The owners are close enough go over and chat with, but not too close. The only downside is that this region has its share of mosquitoes in the summer, so we had to be vigilant about shutting screens and doors (which did a good job of keeping them out), and the insects did keep us from enjoying the outside decks at night. That is probably not an issue for most of the year, and comes with being so close to nature. All in all, we considered this house a great find and would recommend it wholeheartedly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you so much, Thank you for taking good care of the house. Yes since we have so much rain mosquitos get very bad this daus. I'm glad the rain was not in your time here.ow in Dallas. by Monday in Tucson We respect your privacy but as I mention on the profile we are always available. Hope you return. Our neighbor is taking care of the rental so our landscaper company. They have a long waiting because the rain.Best wishes. Alvaro, Delia and Denise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you. Hope you visit again. Best wishes.
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