Craving small town comfort. Private riverfront for miles, beach, nature for all
- estate2650 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 12
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
A secluded 22 acre estate with 1100 ft of river shoreline & phenominal views!
Bedrooms
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
All Bedrooms have wonderfully comfortable mattresses with new luxurious high thread linens. Guests frequently ask us "Where did you get such comfortable mattresses and pillows?" I hate to travel and then sleep on miserable beds! So I want our guests to feel and be pampered with the best beds possible. This is a home built in 1867, where clothes were hung in wardrobes. There are not closets in each bedroom but hooks are provided if the room does not have a wardrobe.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3, Half Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, showerFirst floor. Large walk-in shower with seat
- Bathroom 2Toilet, combination tub/showerDouble sinks. Second floor
- Bathroom 4ToiletThird floor half bath just right for children
- Bathroom 3Toilet, combination tub/showerDouble sinks. Second floor
- All bathrooms are like new condition. First floor full bath has a walk-in shower with a seat. Second floor bathrooms have double sink vanities and combination tub/shower. Half bath in third floor.
Safety features
- Smoke detectorFront entry door has key-less entry. First Floor-kitchen and Living Room Second Floor- Every bedroom and Hall Third Floor-Gathering Room
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitPre Covid-19 I was able to provide First Aid supplies. I am retired RN that worked in our local ER. I am unable to provide this as I can not disinfect the entire contents each turn -over day. So sorry
- Fire extinguisher
Location Type
- RuralMathews County is the second smallest county in Virginia with 84 square miles. But Mathews County has the more shoreline, at 214 miles, than any other county on the Chesapeake Bay.
- VillageMathews County was voted #1 for families in the Chesapeake Bay Magazine. Mathews, VA was also voted the 5th place winner in Budget's Travel's nationwide 'Coolest Small Town" in America' contest.
- WaterfrontLocated on the East River Look upriver 3 miles to the mouth of Put-in creek, west to the mouth of Mill Creek, east towards the mouth of the East River and Mobjack Bay and south in to Raines Creek.
- Beachfront
General
- Air ConditioningCentral AC. Inspected each Fall and Spring for maximizing efficiency
- HeatingCentral heating. Inspected each Fall and Spring for maximizing efficiency
- Linens ProvidedFreshly made high count luxury sheets provided for each bed. New in 2019. Brand new luxury pillows.
- Washing MachineNew large HD washer 2017. Laundry detergent provided
- Clothes DryerNew large Dryer 2017. Dryer sheets provided
- ParkingLarge gravel parking area for 6 vehicles
- InternetHigh Speed Wi-Fi-no limit to number of devices and limit to data. Reception is excellent as the data pole is directly across the river
- Towels ProvidedLuxurious Egyptian cotton oversized white bath towel, hand towel and wash cloth provided per person for 12 people. Guests comment how soft our towels are. “Old family secret!”
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomTop end leather sectional sofa. Flat screen 55" Smart LED HD TV with Dish TV and DVD. Ample seating on sofa, chairs & poofs. Puzzles, card games, children and adult board games
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherTop of the line dishwasher. Detergent provided
- RefrigeratorDouble door stainless steel refrigerator in kitchen. Five year old white freezer over refrigerator located on heated/cooled back porch. This is perfect for crabs and beer!
- StoveFour burner electric
- OvenSelf-cleaning
- MicrowaveLarge stainless steel counter top
- Grill
- Coffee MakerTwo coffee pots for extra large groups of coffee drinkers or use one for decaf coffee and one for caffeinated coffee. Tea pot for those who love their tea also.
- ToasterFour-slice toaster extra wide for bagels
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsTons of mixing bowls and coastal theme serving dishes to meet all of your cooking and entertaining needs. Some are owners mother's bowls she used to make cakes and cookies. Pantry staples provided.
- Dishes & UtensilsDinnerware for 24, flatware for 24, glassware for 24, stemless wine glasses x 24 & bar ware. Also kitchen utensils, gadgets, 20 pc. cutlery, utensils to pick crabs. Large crab steamed and pot for stew
- KitchenStainless steel appliances. Blender, crock-pot x 2, mixer, griddle, bake ware, crab steamer, and Calphalon Contemporary cookware for gourmet chef. Basic spices and pantry items
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 12 people
- Dining Room
- Child's Highchair
- DiningFarm table with an upholstered chairs at the each end and a long bench on each side to seat 12 people.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFlat screen 55" Smart LED HD TV with Dish TV and DVD in River Room on first floor. Each second floor bedroom has a 32” LED HD TV. The third floor family room has a 50” LED HD TV with DVD player.
- Satellite/CableDish TV with over 200 channels. Smart TV in Rivah room
- DVD PlayerIn River Room and 3rd floor Family Room
- BooksHave a collection of books on the history of Mathews, Civil War history of Middle Peninsula of Virginia and maritime history of Mathews and the Chesapeake Bay
- GamesFamily favorites such as Clue, Monopoly, Jenga as well as games for younger children. Cards are also available. Table Pool and Table Foosball is also available. Corn Hole & volleyball-outside
- Games for Kids
- Video LibraryYes, family oriented for those rainy days
Outside
- Lawn/GardenHUGE 7 acre lawn. A professional level corn hold set. Fire pit with ample seating with the panoramic views that makes Mariner's Legacy so incredible. Firewood & fire starter provided. Large play set
- Kayak/CanoeOne double kayak and four single kayaks. Twenty plus life jackets in sizes from preschool to XXL
- Bicycles5 single, 1 tandem 1 kid. The long lanes meandering through fields and woods is perfect to ride bikes. Little traffic is on our roads in Bohannon and Mobjack; it is a frequent trail for biker
- BoatNew for 2017-four person paddle boat. Twenty plus life jacket in sizes from preschool to XXL
- Beach Chairs
- Porch/VerandaPorch. Three-sided wrap around porch with river views literally right in front of you! Our guests are literally speechless when they walk up onto the porch.
- Deck/PatioAmple seating with new poly-wood picnic table with water views in all four directions. Perfect for crab picking and watching the sun set over the East River! Located directly by propane grill.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearKayaks: 1 double and 3 single Twenty plus life jacket in sizes from preschool to XXL
- TennisFree tennis courts at park adjacent to Mathews High School
- GolfExcellent golf course nearby “ Piankatank River Golf Course” Website: prgcgolf.com Address: 6198 Stormont Road, Hartfield, VA 23071
- Fire pitLarge stone fire pit with 12 Adirondack chairs. Firewood, fire starter and lighters provided
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- Mariner's Legacy is not available for hosting weddings. We would be delighted to recommend wedding venues located in Mathews County. Please visit Mathews County Vistors Center https://visitmathews.com/wedding-venues/
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Includes full size crib, high chair & playground Includes full size crib, high chair & playground
Pets allowed - Please ask us prior to confirmation for pet rulesPlease ask us prior to confirmation for pet rules
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 12 (sleeps up to 12 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 27
- We recommend each guest bring a pair of water shoes if they plan on accessing the water. Oyster shells can wash up with the tides
- Put inside & outdoor furnishings & furniture back to original place before you check out. It is a huge help to us as we get ready for the next guests
- Do not open windows in the bedrooms. This is a house that is over 150 years old. We need to keep a low humidity environment and a constant temperature
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Minimum 3-day vacancy between guest stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Owner
Danette Aldrich Machen
- Languages:
- english
About Danette Aldrich Machen
Mariner's legacy has been in my family since 1867. My father farmed this land and I grew up in the house. I learned at an early age how to be a good steward of this special place we call home. I married my Mathews High School sweetheart after graduating from nursing school in Richmond in 1979. I have worked as an RN at the local hospital in the ICU, ER and as coordinator for the cardiac rehab. Working in your hometown hospital requires a high level of accountability as you are truly caring for your neighbors and friends. Good prep as I enter this new phase of offering my family home to others! Both Rick & I have volunteered for various organizations in the county while balancing busy professional lives, raising two wonderful daughters and taking care of our own adjoining 6 acre property and home. Rick and I have poured our blood, sweat and tears into this house and land, just as my ancestors have done for years.
Danette Aldrich Machen purchased this estate in 1867
Why Danette Aldrich Machen chose Bohannon
Mariner's Legacy has been my families home for generations. It is a pleasure and an honor to share our families home with other families to continue their legacy of wonderful memories. The water views from each room are truly amazing. Come sit in the nooks and crannies and read your favorite book as I did as a child. Or enjoy your morning coffee on the wrap-around porch while watching the osprey couple fly in front of you to search for their chick's breakfast. Watch the local water 'women' come in with her catch and dock in the creek. Put on your water shoes and wade along the river's shore line searching for Indian arrowheads. Put the kayaks overboard and explore the many creeks on the East River, which is a Blue Water Riverway. There really are not adequate words to describe how much I love being on the East River I look forward to the opportunity to give others the same experiences I've been blessed to have for the last 57 years. My family means everything to me and I cherish each opportunity to be with my children and grandchildren. Mariner's Legacy has hosted generations of family get-togethers and family "dinning's". We have brought the home into the 21st century so all the current families can enjoy this incredible place.
What makes this estate unique
Five percent discount for weekly stays. Guests will have access to additional waterfront property with commercial size dock, boat ramp and one slip to moor your own boat on adjoining creek with protected cove. Enjoy crabbing with string and chicken necks! Public fishing pier located directly across the river. Watch osprey couples hunt for fish each evening right in front of you while you sit on the wrap around porch enjoying your evening drink! Heron and egrets hunting along the shoreline as the tides changes.