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Enjoy the Great Wicomico River

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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If you have a boat, there is plenty of room at the pier.
The property is surrounded by forest and water.
Not your normal property. Entrance is an immense garage. House overlooks river.
Here is a view from the 2nd floor deck facing the river.
A good spot to enjoy the afternoon.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 32600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Northern Neck Farm Museum
  • Place, Reedville Fishermen's Museum
  • Place, Buzzard's Point Marina

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Guest bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the Great Wicomico River

We are pet-friendly. Pets are free. We have been off VRBO for a couple years, and are starting up again.

We are way out in the country. Our entrance is on pine needles with overhanging trees. The property is on 8 acres of forested waterfront. It has a private 150 foot pier and a library with over 2000 books. At night, be sure to try out the 1000m Meade telescope. Far from the city lights, you can see the Milky Way.

Although the 60-foot descent down the wooded trail to the pier is easy, the return trip can give you some exercise. If you'd like more exercise, there is a nice YMCA a few miles away, in Heathsville. They offer temporary memberships for visitors.

If you have your own boat, Cooper's Landing boat ramp is a couple hundred yards down river. You can launch and then dock your boat at our pier. If you'd like to take the jon boat out, please do! It is parked on the landing at the pier. We also have some fishing rods and a tackle box if you want to try your luck. There is a bait shop at the Sunoco station just up the road in Claraville.

The living room is my favorite spot. Two sliding glass doors give you a 180 degree view of the Great Wicomico River, and just out front is the wraparound deck. The house faces east-west, so the sun lights up the room. With a nice breeze, the ripples of the river reflect off the ceiling in the late afternoon.

Unlike other places which handle many people, we opted for less. We are set up for 3 people. We do have a WW-2 army cot, so if you have a 4th person and are willing to rough-it, that's fine. No extra charge.

We have cell service (3 bars upstairs). We also have free fiber broadband WiFi, with unlimited data and no throttling. The ultrawide 34-inch computer monitor in the office has both HDMI-to-HDMI and HDMI-to-USB adapters if you want to plug in your laptop.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-in/out times are 3 pm and 11 am.
No hunting, no chopping down trees, and no ATV's.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Heathsville

Located in Heathsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hughlett Point Natural Area and Cordreys Beach, while Northern Neck Farm Museum and Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library are cultural highlights. Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Kinsale Museum are also worth visiting. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Heathsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Northern Neck Farm Museum - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Heathsville Farmers' Market - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Reedville Fishermen's Museum - 20 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Buzzard's Point Marina - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Smith Point Marina - 24 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Newsome's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Portales - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Horn Harbor Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the Great Wicomico River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Enjoy the Great Wicomico River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the Great Wicomico River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the Great Wicomico River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Northern Neck Farm Museum, Heathsville Farmers' Market and Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern. Cordreys Beach and Marshalls Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mark Gearhart

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I am a Virginia native, and my heart is in this land like a train track. I am old and relaxed, and take life easier than my younger years. When the property isn't booked, I am sometimes here, so the place is very clean and organized. My actual home is Godspeed, an ocean-going sailing vessel. I will have cast off by the time you arrive for your stay.

Why they chose this property

There is a lot to enjoy about this property, especially the 150 foot pier. We had to get a county exception to build one this long. The fishing and crabbing can be good, and there is 8 feet of depth off the end of the pier. We see jet skiers in the water all the time, so it is safe for a swim.

I cleared the road and built the house over 40 years ago. It contains historical items that you might find in American History Museums. The main road is named after my late friend Eugene Lewis. It is a normal country road which dead-ends right into farm fields. After that, there is nothing but a gravel road leading into the forest. Most of the land is state-owned and quiet, with wildlife large and small and very few neighbors.

What makes this property unique

This property stands out because of it's surroundings. The land has not been cleared, so there is forest everywhere. The house is at the highest part of High Point Trail, so its like living in a tree house with the Great Wicomico River stretched out below you.

The house was built in an east-west direction, and has lots of windows to catch the rising sun in the morning and the setting sun in the evening. If you like sunlight, this is the place to be. In fact, the upstairs main room is even called "the sunroom."

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