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15 Mi to Gloucester: Waterfront Mathews Home!

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Mathews Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3.5BA | Stairs Required to Access | 3,800 Sq Ft
Exterior | 2-Story Home
Sunroom | Dining Area | Seating | Water Views
Living Room | Smart TVs | Free WiFi | 1st Floor | Books & Games
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

15 Mi to Gloucester: Waterfront Mathews Home!

Family Friendly | 3,800 Sq Ft | Private Dock

Make this Mathews vacation rental your next Virginia home base! This home features ample entertainment space for the whole family, including a full kitchen, a game room, and a sunroom! Enjoy the perks of the Chesapeake Bay area, hang with your crew at beachfront parks, and take time to tour historic sites. Return to this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath property to prepare dinner on the grill, gather around the fire pit, or relax on the dock!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 full bed, 1 twin/full bunk bed

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker, waffle iron, electric griddle
- Blender, toaster, tea kettle, spices
- Cooking basics, trash bags/paper towels, dishware & flatware

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV, ceiling fans
- Video games, books, board games, foosball table
- Dining tables, high chair

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Spacious backyard w/ outdoor seating areas
- Patio, fire pit, gas grill
- Kayaks, paddle boards, life vests

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- 4 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, exterior steps to enter
- Bedroom on 1st floor, stairs to access 2nd-floor bedrooms

PARKING
- Gravel driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Peaceful location along Milford Haven
- 2 miles to Mathews Maritime Museum
- 5 miles to Williams Wharf Landing
- 6 miles to Haven Beach
- 16 miles to Gloucester Museum of History
- 40 miles to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- 63 miles to Norfolk International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires exterior steps to enter. While there is a bedroom on the 1st floor, an interior staircase is required to access the remaining bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a doorbell camera located at the main entrance facing the parking area, camera 2 is on the exterior door of Bedroom 1 facing the yard and garage, camera 3 is located on a post near the dock facing the dock, and camera 4 is located above the exterior door of the laundry room facing the yard and well. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion

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About the area

Mathews

Located in Mathews, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Holly Point Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bay School Community Arts Center and Cobbs Creek Arts Center. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Mathews, VA

What's nearby

  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gwynn's Island Museum - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Cobbs Creek Arts Center - 12 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Bethel Beach - 20 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hole In The Wall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hatchery Culture - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was spectacular making the back 2 rooms extremely peaceful to relax in for our group of 8. Bedrooms spacious, beds comfortable and entire home well equipped (even provided paper towels and forgotten essentials basket). Lots of table and seating options...great for games! Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Waterfront Oasis!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home over the holidays! Very comfortable beds, sparkling baths, beautiful decor and spectacular water views from almost every room. And Jonathan our host was professional, friendly and informative. A 10 out of 10 booking for sure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went as a group of 8 and had a fantastic time. The house and property are amazing. All of the rooms are oversized, large beds, so much room to spread out and relax. The location was great and peaceful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful older home and an amazing setting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and relaxing . Close to town. Crabbing and fishing was good. Just very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen M.

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

Beautiful, peaceful get away

The property is perfect for a family vacation. The host provides all you need to stay entertained and enjoy the property. The small town near by is quaint and easy to access, and the community beaches are clean and very lityle traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Lovely setting; beautiful home

Extremely comfortable, well equipped home in a gorgeous location. Relaxing spot on the water with plenty of entertainment for all ages. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for picking our place for your vacation, Margaret. We'd love to have you all back in the future."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Mathews Virginia, great stay

Great house on a fantastic piece of property. House combined original feel with modern updates. Wonderful house with fantastic views. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The perfect getaway!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this charming restored historic home. It had everything we needed and more. From cleanliness to comfort, incredibly spacious, and a view to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Relaxation on the water

A group of 4 friends from VA, NC, OH, and the UK met here for a few days of reconnecting and relaxing! The house is very spacious and well appointed. We loved the views of water all around! Puzzles and meals on the screen porch, morning coffee on the dock, and quiet time in the kayaks on the water made for a wonderful get away. We also enjoyed exploring Gloucester.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thank you, Mindy. We are glad that you and your friends were able to meet in Mathews and stay in our house. Gloucester is a charming town to visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley T.

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

4th of July Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are planning to visit again. Stan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anand P.

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

New Yr eve getaway weekend

Great accommodation and amenities. I wish beds and pillows were more comfortable. Rest all worked really well. Has the best sound bar !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Best rental !

This home is a wonderful mix of country charm and waterside views. We enjoyed all the amenities- kayaks, paddle boards, game room with ping pong table. Will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STANLEY T.

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

Mathews Farm House

Property in excellent shape and upgraded. Nice feature is private dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Pleasant stay

Our visit to Matthew’s was wonderful. The home was pleasant and spacious. Plenty of room for our crew! The kids enjoyed the peddle boat and kayaks, even in November! Plenty of relaxation, playing and food prep areas! One of our better rentals!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property managers thought every single item, detail, amenity, anyone could ever need or want. We only spent 2 nights but could easily make a weeklong vacation here or more. This place has it all. Very spacious. We had 5 adults, 2 teens and a toddler. Location is ideal. The water views, seating, dock, etc. are amazing as the house is on a point. Jonathan, the contact person, was easy to reach to help me w the entry system (which works great). He even followed up just t confirm all was good to go. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

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

Best house!

The property was very nice! We love the house and the dock as well as all the fun games, fishing equipment and water activities found in the garage. It was very clean and all of my friends love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

cousins weekend

Jonathan thought of everything . The house had all the amenities of home. the view of the lake was incredible. The house was clean and there was more than enough room for 5 adults. We had a wonderful time and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Holiday Away

The property is beautiful and well set up for a family getaway. Rooms are large and spacious with multiple bathrooms that can accommodate several generations. It has beautiful views of the tranquil water within the house and out. It was well equipped in the kitchen, and lots for kids of all ages to do (multiple yard games, water equipment, and indoor room with ping pong).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sabra a.

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

Annual Reunion

Friends from the North and the South met in the middle at this historic property. The 270 degree view of the Morris Creek from the glassed in living space picturesque and exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed the game room above the garage and watching the eagles and herons from the dock. Ten minutes from downtown Mathews was a plus. We recommend this property to anyone who enjoys nature, the water and peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your review, Sabra. We are happy that you and your friends were able to enjoy our property together. The glassed-in room is my favorite space in the house."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great place for family stay

Owner thought of everything for a comfortable stay. Lovely updated house with large window views of inland waters and enough space for everone. Grade school kids were never bored with pingpong, games, books, gameboy, crayfishing, etc. Close enough to go to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. We have stayed at other houses and this house is one of the best and we will want to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase M.

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

Fantastic!

Everything was great! Property is amazing and the house is set up perfect for a family with ample room in every room. Amenities were an absolute plus, the owner takes great pride in this property and you will not be disappointed. Thanks again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Relaxing Retreat

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house is centrally located, which made it convenient for both exploring the town and attending our family event.The home was spacious and well-equipped, with plenty of bathrooms to accommodate our group comfortably. The sunroom was a favorite spot—it provided a cozy, relaxing place for everyone to gather.The grounds are beautiful, with water on two sides creating a peaceful, scenic setting. There was plenty to do at the house, including a great selection of games like ping pong and foosball, which kept everyone entertained.The host was responsive and readily available, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
The sunroom is my favorite spot, too. We are glad that you enjoyed the house and your family event. Thank you for your review, Karen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Perfect getaway

My family and I came down for a long weekend. Ages ranging from 1 to 83 years old. This house accommodated everyone.Unbelievable views from the windows right on the water. The host has thought of everything to make it a comfortable stay. Well stocked kitchen, comfy sitting areas. We loved the sunroom.Kayaks and paddleboards were available for use and we enjoyed using both. We even tried out the crab The host was easy to contact for any questions.I highly recommend this property. I would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thank you, Kimberly. We are delighted that you had a great stay. I hope your 83-year old guest got the downstairs bedroom! We hope you have the opportunity to visit Mathews and stay in the house again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

What a gem!

This beautiful house, tucked back in the woods was an unbelievably magical place for our family to enjoy a long weekend. The owner, Jon, was amazing in all communication. The house was stocked with everything you needed to have a fun, carefree, exciting vacation and it just a short 10-minute drive to Haven Beach for the full on beach experience. It was probably the most comfortable and relaxing vacation we have had in a LONG time! Without a doubt, we will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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