Location: Reedville, Virginia, USA (2.5 hours from Washington DC or 90 minutes from Richmond, VA) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
This magnificent beach house is nestled among towering pine trees on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at its widest point (30 miles across) and features a private 200-foot long sand beach that is perfect for swimming.
Experience the beautiful sunrises over the Bay. Relax on the waterfront deck or the large flagstone patio and watch the sailboats and ships pass many miles offshore. Explore the coastline on two new double sea kayaks included with the house rental. The Chesapeake Bay is well-known as a bird lovers paradise. From the beach house you will see local osprey, great blue heron, bald eagles and pelican diving and catching fish. You may see a thousand Canadian geese arriving together to spend the night near shore. Cardinals, blue birds and other song birds also abound among the magnolias, azaleas, crepe myrtles, dogwoods, and towering pine trees.
Reedville is a small town of beautifully restored turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and great seafood restaurants. Local activity options abound. Charter a fishing or tour boat from a local marina. Take the daily ferry to Tangier or Smith Island, two picture perfect villages on islands in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Or bring your own boat and use the public boat ramp right down the road.
Explore the local farmers' markets or the Reedville Fisherman's Museum. Shop for art or antiques in nearby villages. Birdwatch at two Northern Neck nature preserves, golf at any of six local courses, or tour several nearby wineries. Explore the region's many historic attractions including the childhood homes of George Washington and Robert E. Lee.
The 4000 square foot house was renovated from top to bottom in 2005. It features an open floor plan and endless Bay views from every room. The huge great room features an antique wood-burning fireplace, 42" Plasma HDTV, large sectional sofa, and comfortable leather chairs. It is open to a kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and four-person breakfast bar, and to a large dining room with table for eight. The huge front porch, giant all season sun/game room, or fully-screened rear porch are all perfect spots for breakfast with the family or to read a good book.
A large private studio apartment above the detached garage is included in the rental. It features a queen bed, double futon, full bath, air conditioning and heat, SATTV/VCR/DVD, full kitchen and elevated deck with dinette and great Bay views. The apartment accommodates 2-4 and is perfect for extra relatives or friends.
In the main house, the upstairs king bedroom features a large in-suite full bathroom with double sinks. The upstairs queen bedroom includes an attached annex room with a full-size baby crib and shares a full hall bath with the "kids bedroom" with two double beds. The queen bedroom on the first floor has a full bath directly across the hall. The house also features a 12 x 10 private double outdoor shower with hot water.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: room for 6-8 cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Plenty of room for large boat trailer or RV
- Wood Fireplace: unlimited firewood provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (3)
- Double Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (3) : 1 double sleep sofa, 2 queen sleeper sofas, 2 twin air mattresses
- Crib (2) : 1 portable, 1 full size
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : 42" Plasma HDTV, 32", 20", 19" LCD HDTV
- DVD (4)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: dozens of children's DVDs and Videotapes
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : second kitchen in detached garage studio apartment
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3) : second fridge in utility room, third (half) fridge in apartment
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker (3)
- Catering Available: several nearby caterers and chefs can prepare bar-b-cue or seafood meals
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2)
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : flagstone patio with table and chairs; large waterfront deck with benches and 4 chaise lounges
- Balcony: off garage studio apartment with dinette and Bay view
- View/Location
- Beachfront: completely private soft sand beach 50 yards off back of house with shallow, calm and warm water -- perfect for children
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: free nationwide long distance
- Broadband Internet: via Direcway satellite service
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Double Sea Kayaks and 4 new adult bikes, 2 childrens bikes, tow-behind bike child cart, Foosball Table, Kids Playset/Swing, 8 Adirondack Chairs, Beach Furniture, Waterfront Hammock, Beach Canopy, Waterfront Deck, Bocce Set, Rafts, Tubes, Flagstone Patio, Patio Furniture, Fireplace with Firewood, Unlimited Free Nationwide Telephone, Wireless High-Speed Internet, Two Zone Central Air Conditioning, 3 Satellite TV/VCR/DVD, Laptop Computer Speakers, Stereo/CD Player, Books, Games, Videos Magazines, 2 Full Kitchens including 2 Microwaves, 2 coffee makers, 2 Stoves/Ovens, 3 Refrigerators, All Cooking Utensils Provided, Iron, Linens/Bath Towels Provided
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets generally permitted with fee of $200 weekly and $100 weekend per pet.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): two steps up front and rear porches to house. 12 steps down stairs from lawn to beach
- Kid Friendly: baby gates, outlet covers, crib, pack-n-play, high-chair
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum Rental Age of 27
- Smoking Not Allowed: smoking outside only
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Golf (6 local courses including King Carter -- Golf Digest's 2006 New Public Course of the Year), Incredible Fishing, Birding, Biking, Antique Shopping, Several Wineries
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200 cleaning fee; $500 ref. sec. dep.; 5% VA tax; 3-night minimum;
5-10% repeat guest discount; Holidays = $500/night or $3000/week
Sep 26, 2009-Oct 31, 2009 .. $333 to $400/night .. $2500/week
Nov 01, 2009-Mar 31, 2010 .. $300/night .. $2000/week
Apr 01, 2010-Apr 30, 2010 .. $400 to $500/night .. $2500/week
May 01, 2010-May 21, 2010 .. $400 to $500/night .. $3000/week
May 22, 2010-Jun 18, 2009 .. $3800/week
Jun 19, 2010-Aug 27, 2010 .. $4600/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Chesapeake Bay Estate - Private Sand Beach and 30 Mile View
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Reedville
We had never even been to the "Northern Neck" of Virginia when we drove the 2.5 hours from Northern Virginia to view this house on a sunny Saturday in October 2004. Awestruck by the amazing beach and property -- and somewhat intimidated by the renovation work needed on the house -- we decided to buy the house even though at the time we knew nothing about the local area and had not looked at any other homes for comparison. What we did know was that we wanted a place to get away from the chaos, pressure, and traffic of the Washington, DC area. We wanted a place where our children, relatives, and friends could slow down and relax with us. We wanted a place on the water where we could swim, boat, kayak and play in the sand. We wanted a place without traffic lights, without fences, without fast food, without department stores, and without movie rental chains. We wanted a place where our dogs could play in the woods, our kids could climb trees, and we could all spend time together.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy the sunrises over the Bay, relaxing on the hammock, lounging on the beach, and playing badminton, bocce and volleyball. We enjoy crab cake dinners and ice cream at the local ice-cream parlor. We enjoy biking and walking the country roads. We enjoy the local wineries, farmers markets and museums. We enjoy kayaking, fishing and and boating on the Bay.
Owner's Map of Reedville
My wife and I are from Northport (Long Island), New York. We have two children and two dogs. We live in Northern Virginia (Alexandria). We love the water (swimming, kayaking, boating, etc.) as well as biking and hiking.
Property Photos
- Chesapeake Bay sunrise view from the house - Reedville Real Estate
- Beautiful 200 foot private beach on the Chesapeake Bay - Reedville Real Estate
- 4000 square foot home with endless Bay views from every room - Reedville Real Estate
- Huge Sun/Game Room w/ Foosball, Satellite TV and CD Stereo
- Great Room w/ 42" Plasma TV, Dining Table for 8 and Breakfast Bar for 4
- The sunrises are well worth waking up early for
- Open Kitchen with New Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kids will love swimming in the Bay
- Huge Upstairs Queen Bedroom overlooking the Bay
- 17x24 King Master Bedroom with Private Bath
- 200 feet of Private Beachfront
- View from the Back Door of House
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Brian & Donna Goff , Bristow, VA
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We had a fabulous time playing foosball, in fact we held a foosball championship! Our dog, Josie could not stay away from the beach. Our favorite room was the game room but our favorite thing was watching the sun rise and set over the bBay. We got great pictures of it. We love the house and hope to come again soon!
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Our families have thoroughly enjoyed their stay in your lovely home. There is a sense of welcome and peace that fills the atmosphere. We have been renewed and re-energized. Thank you for making our stay such a memorable event.
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Our stay at your house was wonderful. The views were absolutely breathtaking. We got to see a bald eagle and a skunk too. Even though the weather turned colder, the fire pit and fireplace made it very enjoyable. The sunrises over the water were spectacular. We tried most of your restaurant suggestionss and we were very pleased. We even had ice cream at Chitterchats.
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We all had a wonderful time at the beach house. Especially loved the beach, making sandcastles, fishing, kayaking, swimming. We enjoyed grilled fresh fish dinners -- we caught 87 fish on the Silver Mist Charter boat. We had a wonderful week, you have a beautiful view -- I enjoyed the sunrise every morning (the only positive to being up that early with a 2-year old!) Hope to be back next year !
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A beautiful home and a gorgeous view! Our week was great (100 F plus everyday)! We swam all week. We went to Tangiers and spent time golfing and boating. We crashed the pool at the Tides Inn. We caught frogs at night and were kept awake by a cricket in our bedroom but we didn't care because its the country! The bikes and toys were a huge bonus for our active/athletic boys. They fell asleep early every night. Our cellphones did not have service and for that we thank you!
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We had a great time and great weather. We really enjoyed our stay and are already recommending the house to our family and friends.
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A most beautiful home and setting. We totally enjoyed the sunrises and settings. You have put a lot of hard work into making this a joy for whoever might stay. It was also very nice to have our own private beach. We all enjoyed a week of true leisure and relaxation. We were surely glad to have visited the "Bay". Your home of course made that special.
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What a beautiful place! The house is absolutely beautiful. I love the original hardwood floors and the lovely colors you've chosen for the interior. I have to say however, that the inner beauty is really dwarfed by the spectacular views of the bay. We spent hours and hours outside enjoying the beauty of God's creation. The moon coming up over the water is a sight to behold. Thanks for your kindness in opening up your home for others to enjoy.
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Absolutely Heavenly! We watched the birds offshore -- osprey, pelicans and gulls and tree frogs on the windows. I can't imagine that there is a more beautiful or relaxing place on earth. Hope to see you next summer.