Waterfront, Fishing, Bird Watching, Swimming, Relaxing, Biking, Kayaking

Tucked away in the northern neck of Virginia is the quaint hamlet of Morattico which feels like a step back in time. Located along the Rappahannock river in Lancaster county it sits across Morattico creek from bell isle state park. It is rich with history. The name comes from an anglicized version of the native American tribe "moraughticund”. George Washington referred to the area as “the garden of Virginia.” Morattico was once a thriving oyster and crabbing waterfront community. The Morattico museum, located beside this home, was once the old general store and now shows the love and pride of the citizens and days gone by. Each room is adorned by local history exhibits showing the past centuries of the village and providing vacationers a treasure hunt during their stay. Visit their website to see all the activities from oyster fests to live music and antique car shows. This charming home is almost completely surrounded by water views. It delights in beautiful sunrises over the water while sipping your morning beverage. Listen to the sounds of the birds and water. You won’t believe it is a river because it experiences tide changes and salt water wildlife. This two level home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with overhead fans. The first level offers the privacy of 2 separated bedrooms each with views of the water. One room has a double bed and the other is set up with bunk beds and has a full size mattress on the bottom which allows total accommodations for 3 people in the room. There is also a large full bathroom on the lower level. The upper level is designed with an open concept living space and boasts of a large kitchen with island and bar and separate dining room. Access to a full size washer and dryer for washing all those towels after water sports! The family room has comfortable leather sofa that opens to sleep 2 additional people, perfect for those nights of family time. The master bedroom has a queen bed and is surrounded by a deck to encourage those romantic nights with a glass of wine under the stars and moonlight! There are 2 additional decks; one on the front where you can watch the sunrise and spend hours reading and watching the water and birds. The back deck provides shade for the hot times of the day. The yard is fenced in around the back. There is a boat dock that can be used for fishing, swimming or just sitting. A small sandy beach allows for shell sea glass collecting. If you are the adventurous type easily accessible is belle island state park that rents features picnic facilities, public boat landing, canoes, motor boat rentals, free concerts, and nature trails. Kilmarnock and other local cities provide shopping and dining opportunities. There are also many interesting historical attractions are nearby. The home does not have a telephone. However, cell service in the area is very good. Relax, kick back, revitalize and breath – life is short, live it!