This lovely home is the cleanest and best equipped VRBO I have ever stayed in. The pictures don't do it justice. It is nicely furnished, with a "great room:" for family life, living, dining, and kitchen with long counter open to all the action. The lake is across the street, and in the winter when the leaves are off the trees, I'm sure you can see it. But because of the lovely big lots in this development, all the waterfront is private property except for the community dock and boat ramp area, that's why you must walk to it (driving is OK, there is a grassy parking lot.) But we walked to the lake 2 x a day, it's only 0.4 miles away - a pleasant 10 minute walk (or 4 minute drive) to get to the lake access dock and boat ramp. There is a grassy parking lot, so if you have lots of stuff or small children, you can drive and park. Water depth off the end of the dock is about 4 feet - OK for kids to jump in, but adults should take care. Wading into the lake, you use the boat ramp, which is a bit tough on your feet (poured rough concrete) so bring your swimming shoes/sandals. I took mine off once the water was deep enough for me to float, then I put the shoes on the end of the dock to use when I was walking back out. There is no ladder on the dock, you have to walk in and out. The water quality is excellent in Lake Anna. This part of the lake is quiet, even on weekends, some water sports but not many.

The satellite dish offerings are basic, so if you are a TV sports hound, best to bring your laptop (no wifi, bring a hot spot on your phone.) Or, better yet, give up sports watching and make your own sports - there is a HUGE grassy back yard for soccer, badminton, kick ball, etc. The roads in the development are quiet, safe for biking, and gently rolling. The house air conditioning is efficient, purrs along, and there is a great back porch and gazebo where you can eat breakfast and bird watch.

This rental was perfect for my husband and I - we saved money not being lakefront, and it forced us to walk about 2 miles a day to get to the lake for our swim. In the woods, the buzz of jet skis was never heard, so it was peaceful. Not exciting enough for some people, but perfect for us. We will definitely be back!

Barbara and Dunstan, Washington DC