Vacation Rentals by Owner

GREAT VACATION even with Earthqakes & Hurricanes

Guest: Shelley (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.. My family and I had a GREAT time at your home! We felt so at home, and welcome from the very first step into your place!! There was every thing we could possibly need, and then some! You guys thought of everything!! I am recommending this vacation spot to everyone!! We experienced our first Earthquake at The Lee's plantation and then Hurricane Irene make us cut our vacation short by 1 day. But the 7 nights there were awesome! thank you all so much.

Owner response:Dear Shelley and Thomas, Your family are such troopers, going through a lot during your week's stay. We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip after coming from so far away. We take pride in keeping our cottage updated and well stocked for our guests. Please come back again. Lisa and Rudy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Time of Peace

Guest: Sandra S. (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

The time my girls and I had at the cottage was wonderful and peaceful. The neighbors as well were very sweet. The beachtime every day was so relaxing. We walked to the beach. Watched the boats and we were able to enjoy ourselves. We did not want to leave when it was was time to head back home. I can't wait to go back again. See you soon.

Owner response:Thank you for your lovely review. We know how hard it is to leave after being in the peaceful environment of Colonial Beach. We do have lovely neighbors and they are always so kind to our guests. Please come back again! Lisa and Rudy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Everything was perfect!

Guest: blueluvr (Stow, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Anything you could think you need i here. We stayed at the cottage 07/16/11 thru 07/23/11 with our 3 sons (2 teens and 1 in college). There is more than enough room for 5 grown people, more than enough kitchen supplies, and more than enough to do. We went to the beach almost every day, and 1 day we made the 2 hour drive to Washington D.C. When you stay here, you have to go to the Lighthouse restaurant, they will sell you FRESH seafod, direct, to take back to the cottage and cook.There is a grill, a deck, and a nice size backyard to play around with the kids. It was a great, relaxing, fun vacation. And, I would definately go back again. Thank you Lisa!!!

Owner response:Thank you so much for being our guests, enjoying the cottage and our big backyard. We are glad that you had great adventures while staying in Colonial Beach. We love the beach also. Best, Lisa and Rudy

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Wonderful time at the cottage

Guest: Lijsbeth d.
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. We found it well provided, very comfortable. For our teens it was great to have their own space/bedroom. We also enjoyed the garden and the bbq a lot. Lots of things to do in Colonial Beach as well: we rented some kayaks, went to Washington, DC, visited Stratford Hall (almost like being in England but for the slave quarters) and of the beach is very close by.

Owner response:Dear Lijsbeth, Thank you for being our guests and discovering our cottage and all that there is to do around Colonial Beach all the way from the Netherlands. Best regards, Lisa and Rudy

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Quaint Reminder of the Past

Guest: Tony (Chesapeake, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 05/22/11

The Rudacil's Four Seasons Cottage provided everything I needed for an extended business stay in the Dahlgren-Colonial Beach Area. The commute was the same as back home, about 15 minutes, except without the traffic. All of the necessities were taken care of- the lawn maintenance, and weekly housekeeping, allowing me to concentrate on my work. The Colonial Beach area is small enough for a quick trip for groceries, gas, or a Red Box movie. The internet service and basic cable were enough entertainment. If you are the type who does not need much and enjoys the quiet, laid-back nature of life on the water, then this is the place. I would certainly recommand Four Season's and the Rudacils to anyone needing an extended stay with the comforts of home.

Owner response:Dear Tony, We are so glad that we were able to provide a comfortable space for your 40 night stay at our cottage, so that you could just concentrate on being at Dahlgren. We love Colonial Beach also, which allows people to get away from it all. Thank you for selecting us, Rudy and Lisa

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A great laid back time

Guest: Kimba (Wheeling WV)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

Four Seasons cottage & Colonial Beach were a lovely find. It was our first trip to the beach & my girls had talked about "the trip" since Christmas & we were not disappointed at all. We had fun going to the beach, renting a golf cart, going to the playground, shell searching, & getting ice cream. The cottage was our home away from home & charming. It was a great to reconnect & have family time.

Owner response:We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our Four Seasons Cottage and Colonial Beach. There are so many different things to do there or just relax and enjoy the beach as your family did. Thanks again for reserving your vacation early. That really allows you to be able to choose the exact week that works for your family. Lisa and Rudy

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Home away from home

Guest: Penny & John (East Hartford, CT)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/24/10

My husband and I and our dog stayed at Four Season for all most 2 weeks in April 2010. We found the cottage to be very comfortable and clean, and the back yard was a dream for our Jack Russell. The quaint, quiet beach community is charming, with water views at every turn. We felt very much at home and we would return to the Four Seasons Cottage in the future. Our hosts, Lisa and Rudy are very nice people and very accomodating to our needs.

Owner response:Thank you Penny and John. We love having guests like the three of you stay at our cottage. Lisa and Rudy

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: Lisa and Rudy (Silver Spring, MD)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

Lisa,The cottage was wonderful, and we had a great weekend. It was warm and calm Saturday, so we could paddle around Monroe Bay. You’ve done a great job maintaining/restoring a cute little house. We may want to come back one day.Thanks again,Clyde

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Home Away from Home

Guest: Bonnie Grafton
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 01/06/10

If you are ever looking for a vacation without giving up the convenience of being at home, you should consider the Four-Season cottage. Here you will find the owners have paid attention to every detail to make your stay comfortable. I don't wish to write a long essay, but you will find a well stocked kitchen that even has magnets on the refrigerator door, a grill in the large backyard with a nice deck, a lovely screened room to eat in, the fastest wireless internet connection you can imagine, and a very lovely serene area to just kick back and relax. You may even feel a little like a guest instead of a customer.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

We were impressed with how clean the cottage was upon arrival. The wireless internet was quite valuable in helping us to plan a wine trip through the Northern Neck, and the cottage caretaker was very friendly and helpful in pointing us to local places to eat. Come here for beaches that aren't overcrowded and a calmer vacation.

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Guest: Bonnie21 (Silver Spring, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

If you are ever looking for a vacation without giving up the convenience of being at home, you should consider the Four-Season cottage. Here you will find the owners have paid attention to every detail to make your stay comfortable. I don't wish to write a long essay, but you will find a well stocked kitchen that even has magnets on the refrigerator door, a grill in the large backyard with a nice deck, a lovely screened room to eat in, the fastest wireless internet connection you can imagine, and a very lovely serene area to just kick back and relax. You may even feel a little like a guest instead of a customer.

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Guest: Andy and Maria (-)
Date of Stay: 04/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/19/09

If you are ever looking for a vacation without giving up the convenience of being at home, you should consider the Four-Season cottage. Here you will find the owners have paid attention to every detail to make your stay comfortable. I don't wish to write a long essay, but you will find a well stocked kitchen that even has magnets on the refrigerator door, a grill in the large backyard with a nice deck, a lovely screened room to eat in, the fastest wireless internet connection you can imagine, and a very lovely serene area to just kick back and relax. You may even feel a little like a guest instead of a customer.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

We had a lovely time at Lisa and Rudy's. It was my Mom's 90th b-day and we had her with us for 4 days at the cottage. We had a great time watching old movies and doing girly things. The resturaunts/shopping was wonderful in the area. We really felt at home with all the things provided for us at the cottage.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/07/08

We visited your cottage at the end of August and found it wonderful. It wasn't too crowded and people were friendly. I had my grandkids with me, ages 6 and 7, and it was very kid-friendly. The beach was great for them and we could relax while they played in the sand and went in the water and they did a lot of bike riding.My grandson even asked if we could come back next year.I found it very comfortable and safe, as I was out every morning for a walk.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

The Four Season Cottage is a great place to bring your family to for a relaxing vacation. Take your cup of coffee and walk out the front door a few yards to watch the boats and waterfront start to wake up, all the while remembering the smell of your chicken BBQ, chatting across the fence with the neighbors and your eighteen year old daughter laughing like a small child as she chased the fire flies the evening before (we don't have those in CA). Fredericksburg and Washington’s Ferry Farm are nice day trip from the cottage but you will need your overnight bag to see York Town, Williamsburg and Jamestown. The girl’s only complaint was the lack of closet space (there are none) and mine would be that we didn't have a boat along and another week.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/08

My family and I enjoyed Colonial Beach and the Four Seasons Cottage very much on our recent vacation. The cottage enhanced the ambience of Colonial Beach--peaceful! The Cottage was the perfect home away from home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/26/08

We just enjoyed a relaxing week at the Four Seasons Cottage. The cottage was clean, stocked, and comfortable. We loved the morning sunrises and walks by the river. Thanks Lisa and Rudy for sharing your great place with us. The Kleppe family

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Guest: The Sanderas (Rocherster, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

Just a stone throw to DC and Virginia attractions this little jewel was perfect. The beds are comfy and the kitchen is stocked with staples. We will be back!

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Four Seasons Cottage

Guest: LeAnna (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

Quiet, Peaceful, Beautiful cottage. We had a terrific 4th of July. The fireworks from the beach were spectacular. Close to Washington DC and many other historical sites.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Cottage made for Fun and Pleasure

Guest: Karen1 (Baltimore County, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/14/06

We wanted to do something as a family for vacation this year, and looking on different web sites until I saw this quaint cottage. I fell in love with it and showed the picture of the cottage to my family and we all decided to go for a vacation at Colonial Beach. We all had a great time there. Even though it began to rain on that Wednesday that we were there, we still had fun. We walked around the neighborhood and found a playground for my 5 year old grandson to enjoy. We found a nice restaurant and feasted on great seafood. We found a farmer who came by the cottage and had fresh fruit and vegetables. I could go on an on about things we found to do and enjoyed each and every minute that we were there. I recommend to anyone who needs to get away and relax, Colonial Beach, VA is the place, because all of the people I met were so nice and friendly. It was a home away from home.

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Guest: the Wyatt Family_HAC50277 (Pleasant Plain, OH)
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 04/30/06

Family of six stayed during the Easter holiday. Found the house to be cozy and comfortable after long days of touring the area attractions. We traveled to D.C., Fredricksburg, Richmond, Colonial Williamsburg, York town, Washington's birth place. We walked along the shoreline in the evening and enjoyed the sunset. The Yacht Club served a delicious dinner and very reasonable price. Thank you for lending us your getaway. Sincerely the Wyatts

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Guest: Alena (Alexandria VA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/05 Review Submitted: 08/17/05

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rudacil we spent lovely 4 weeks in your cottage. The cottage is picture perfect! It is very cozy, nice and clean. We really admire Lisa’s decoration skills. It was 4 great weeks! Especially we loved the dining room. It is so sunny and beautiful. I rented vacation homes before. I can tell that yours is the most beautiful one. It was great surprise to find such a lovely house. Thank you very much.Alena, Angela & Evelynn.

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Guest: Alena (Alexandria VA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/16/05

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rudacil we spent lovely 4 weeks in your cottage. The cottage is picture perfect! It is very cozy, nice and clean. We really admire Lisa’s decoration skills. It was 4 great weeks! Especially we loved the dining room. It is so sunny and beautiful. I rented vacation homes before. I can tell that yours is the most beautiful one. It was great surprise to find such a lovely house. Thank you very much. Alena, Angela & Evelynn.

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Guest: Jessica_HAC26752 (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/02/05

Lisa and Rudy, Thank you so much for letting our family "camp-out" at your place for so long. Even in the freezing cold it was a very wonderful experience. Hopefully next time it can be an actual vacation in the summer!! :-)

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Guest: Zoe Ann Vest
Date of Stay: 07/25/04 Review Submitted: 07/24/04

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rudacil, We had a wonderful week, great time Sunday the 4th as we had a family picnic. You have a lovely place and we felt at home. I'll be in touch about next year.

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Guest: sheldon risser (maysville w va)
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/29/04

Awesome cozy place that met our needs so well........very handy location in a quaint town......clean & nicely furnished We could hardly leave....fell in love w/ the place hope to get back there again !!!!!!!!

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Guest: lenny_HAC10487 (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/04 Review Submitted: 03/12/04

Dear Lisa and Rudy, Your cottage was wonderful, and thank you so much for letting us stay there for such short notice. Our little vacation was especially nice and relaxing because of the stay. Thank you again!

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Guest: Karen Ress (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 12/01/03 Review Submitted: 12/27/03

Lisa & Rudy, We really enjoyed our stay in your cottage. Staying there help make our first trip to the area & our first time to use cyber rentals a great experience. The cottage was very cozy & comfortable and the restaurants recommended by Lisa were very good. I would highly recommend staying here & will try to rent it again if in the area. Thank you for your hospitality.

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Guest: Pat Riley
Date of Stay: 09/03/03 Review Submitted: 09/02/03

Lisa, Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful cottage. We met some wonderful people and the restaurants were GREAT! We wil most certainly want to visit again. Again, thank you for your hospitality. Pat Riley P.S. Karoke was fun!

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Guest: Marsha Silverstein (New York)
Date of Stay: 09/01/03 Review Submitted: 09/25/03

I really enjoyed my stay at this cottage. It had great restaurants and was close to the beach and gift shops. The cottage had a homey touch and was very well-stocked.

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Guest: owner
Date of Stay: 01/16/03 Review Submitted: 01/15/03

You must see our cottage. It is a great getaway for a weekend or for a week. We are willing to rent for up to two weeks at a time.

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