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Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views

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View from king master (sorry, was taken during construction - will update)
Dock at sunset - ~6-10' deep off the end
Covered portion of dock for shade and easy step angled ladder for easy in/out
View from the dock
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mineral, VA
  • Lake Anna
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Anna State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lake Anna Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

King Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views

1500' gorgeous panoramic water frontage on 5 acres. Private dock/boat launch. Enjoy a fully-appointed property with the comforts of home, including coffee, linens, towels, hair dryer, make-up mirror, washer/dryer, Smart HDTV, gas grill, private dock with cover and stairs to enter/exit water, fire pit, and outdoor shower. Open floor plan, and ceiling fans in every room for that tropical feel. 3 bedrooms/2 baths with expansive waterfront views. Enjoy the day with a gorgeous sunrise and coffee on the deck, a kayak ride, a game of CornHole, and end your perfect day at the lake in Adirondack chairs with s'mores by the fire pit. Spacious private cove on the lake for boating, water sports, and convenient travel to lakeside gas/restaurants.

Conveniently located near U. S. Route 522 for ease of access from Rt. 29 (James Monroe Hwy.) or I-95-VA Thornburg. Lake Anna is the second largest lake in the state of Virginia, measuring 17 miles long with 200 miles of shoreline. Distance from Washington, DC: 80 miles. Distance from Richmond, VA: 50 miles. Distance from Charlottesville, VA: 40 miles. Distance from Fredericksburg, VA: 20 miles.

Property manager

Ashley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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)
$200 per dog fee; please keep off furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Mineral

Located in Mineral, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hunters Landing and Lake Anna Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mineral Farmers Market and Triangle Plaza Shopping Center. Belmont Park and Warplay Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Mineral, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Anna - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Anna State Park - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lake Anna Winery - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lake Anna Marina - 31 min drive - 26.5 km
  • North Anna Nuclear Information Center - 32 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim's at Lake Anna - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cove at Lake Anna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chateau MerrillAnne - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Anna Taphouse - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Anna and Belmont Park. Hunters Landing is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

As listed

Clean and beautiful on the lake place. Great shoet weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M., Fairfax, VA

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

Perfect vacation!

We enjoyed a wonderful vacation at this house. It has everything you need to enjoy the small, private beach, bbq dinner, make a camp fire, kayak, and spend time outside. The house is clean and well-furnished, and you can't beat the location and the views. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

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

Amazing!!

For us, this was a little piece of heaven. The house was beautiful, spacious, and clean. It had everything we needed as far as cooking utensils, pots and pans, and towels and wash cloths. The location was nice and quiet, about 10-15 minutes away from restaurants, a gas station, and the Lake Anna State Park. The dock was very nice! The boat traffic on the water was very respectful and friendly. The views from the house and the dock were beautiful and the catfish were biting all day and night! We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not pleased

We checked in Sunday, December 29 and stayed thru January 2.outside lighting was very poor. It was 5:30 in the evening and very difficult to see where we were in the driveway or the front of the property. Right when you open the front door you are smacked in the face with a musty, stale smell and overwhelming smell of cat pee. We travelled as professionals in our early 50’swith two small dogs and quickly opened every door and window to help with the odors. We unloaded the car and hoped the fresh air would help but little improvement. Then I messaged the owner on VRBO to make him aware of the intolerable conditions and the response was to blame our 3 and 5 year old dogs that had been on the property no more than an hour and that ppl who just checked out said nothing. (Mean while the neighbors told us no one had stayed there in weeks)The odor was so bad we could not close the doors or windows the entire stay. The second night with all doors and windows open we were able to sleep in primary with a belt through the handles of sliders as our lock so we could sleep without the horrible smell. The home and furnishings are very dated and there is old food in the cabinets that the owners never cleaned out and left for years of past renters. The hot tub does not go above 85 so another thing we could not enjoy during our stay. The grill had 2 empty propane tanks and grates were rotted through and not usable. Overall very unpleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Amazing Hone

This home is a beautiful, fully equipped rental. The primary bedroom is amazing and looks out on the Lake. And did i mention the primary bathroom??? Oh my! This will be my go to Lake Anna vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Right on the lake

What a great place to stay for a short weekend getaway. The house is right by the shore of Lake Anna. The views are amazing and there is even a dock for water access. The house is charming, clean, and well provisioned. We had a nice time and enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Z.

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

Relax at the lake

Had a great few days relaxing and fishing. The home was cozy. The fire pit and hot tub were highlights for the teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Perfect getaway for family of 4

Cal was great at communicating with me and I had all of the information needed for our stay. The cottage was very accommodating and clean & comfortable. We have 2 young children and it was perfect. The cottage looked exactly like the pictures and was well stocked. My kids loved running around the grass in the back yard which was very spacious. The view of the lake was great and we had a lot of fun in the evenings by the fire pit. Cal even provided sticks and marshmellows. We would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Fantastic property

The house was clean, cute and well-equipped. The property is unbeatable, with the little private beach, the docks, the VIEWS and the huge yard. We enjoyed every bit of it. The host was great and easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Huzaefah S.

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

Amazing every time

This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed at Call’s properties in the last year. It is a perfect, relaxing, socially-distant location for a family vacation. The houses are wonderful and comfortable. Cal is very responsive to any issues that come up. Will definitely come back for a 4th time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Great stay on the lake - caught catfish and perch!

Scenic and serene.

8/10 Good

Steve W., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and simple for what we wanted

The house was great for our small group of 5 to get away for a few days in the winter. The property manager was very reachable by text. We had an issue with slow internet but they got taken care of the following afternoon to make it usable (still not fast but could handle some video calls). The back 3rd bedroom does not have interior or exterior blinds. The house is not near anything besides the lake and some other houses (which is not bad just a comment) but it worked fine. Keurig provided with K cups for coffee. The rear firepit with wood was nice for an evening fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

great getaway

the place is awesome and well-stocked with everything you need. the view is great and the place is quiet. We had a great time. thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay at Cal's cabin. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Great cottage! Beautiful view!

Wonderful girls getaway! The house was perfect and the owner was so nice and accommodating. The wine and marshmallows were an unexpected and great touch. Only wish it was a real fireplace. Other than that it was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

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

Great time!

We only stayed for two nights, but it was awesome to get away from the renovations in our house and spend Christmas cooking and eating with the family. The house was very clean and comfortable and the view was great. The kitchen was fully equipped and got a lot of use from us! The fire pit is really nice so we had to do a fire despite the 24 degree temperature outside. We would definitely come back! The property manager was great and responsive during check in and the check out instructions where clear. Could not have asked for a better stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lesley E., Vienna, VA, United States

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

Beautiful fall stay

Absolutely loved the location and the amenities. We were comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner and a weekend of relaxing by the firepit and kayaking around the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Excellent Couples’ Trip

We had an excellent friends/couples trip here. The host was incredibly helpful and very easy to reach. The house is beautiful and comfortable and we enjoyed the gorgeous views of the lake. Kitchen was the best stocked of any rental I’ve ever been in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Fantastic Getaway!

The Whippoorwill Cottage was cozy, clean, equipped with a great fire-it, kayaks and lots of yard for outdoor games. We thorough enjoyed our stay, had a great experience with the host and hope to return to this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Lake Anna

Beautiful view of the lake and very relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Family visit

Great time, weather was good,view was awesome , kitchen had everything you needed,board games was a plus,fishing on the dock and nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great Property

We had a great time and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short and sweet

Stayed with my family for 3 nights. House was perfect for a 2 year old. Fire place, beach, kayaks, porch, view, and owner communications were all outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anish S., Northern Virginia

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

Great local getaway

Nice home, perfect size for our family. Sheets were provided. Many normal household products were included to include soap, washer/dryer and kitchen supplies. Enjoyed the beach and the firepit. Owner was responsive to questions via texts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ashley

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Why they chose this property

Few properties on Lake Anna have such open views and boat launch on-site

What makes this property unique

Few properties on Lake Anna have such open views and boat launch on-site

Languages:

English

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