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Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay

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A wooden deck with a view of the ocean.
A cozy interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a sofa.
A backyard with a swimming pool, a grassy lawn, and a view of the sea.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a backyard with a pool and a fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Heathsville, VA
  • Place, Smith Point Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Neck Farm Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground floor Bayfront Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Twin Futon

Screen room

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bayfront bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom with Sink

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Ground floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay

Enjoy beautiful Chesapeake vistas and a fine white sand beach at this spacious, family-friendly beach house. Four fully-furnished bedrooms now sleep up to eight maximum. Private in-ground fiberglass pool (installed 2019). Excellent fishing, kayaking/rafting/canoeing (bring your own!), swimming, beachcombing, crabbing, barbecue/picnicking, and hiking. Dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, pelicans, and hummingbirds live in the area. Within an 8-15 minute drive, you'll find restaurants, shopping, vineyards, antique shops, charter fishing boats, museums, a free ferry to Sunnybank, and ferries for day trips to nearby Chesapeake Bay islands. Just two hours from Richmond and three hours from Washington. Available for weekend or weekly rental.
Note: House is limited to nonsmokers. Renters are expected to bring bath and beach towels, soap, and paper towels (bed linens provided). We have a no-pets policy. House must be in 'as found' condition on departure, including cleaning of bed linens using the on-premises washer/dryer. Overnight stay is limited to registered guests not exceeding eight persons total (an extra charge applies for more than six overnight guests).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters may bring their own kayaks, canoes, or inflatables (we regret we cannot let renters and guests use our own boats given insurance constraints)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7073120ha
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Ophelia

Located in Ophelia, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve and Hughlett Point Natural Area, while Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Northern Neck Farm Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Heathsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Point Marina - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Northern Neck Farm Museum - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 18 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Reedville Fishermen's Museum - 19 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Buzzard's Point Marina - 20 min drive - 16.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Portales - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Los Patrones 2 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rivah - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Horn Harbor Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Little River Seafood - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay on Oct 19, 2026 start from $457, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront house on Potomac-Chesapeake Bay located?

This Ophelia vacation home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ginny Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Point Marina and Reedville Historic District. Reedville Fishermen's Museum and Northern Neck Farm Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was breathtaking from the upper deck and upper bedrooms. Although the view from any part of the property was amazing! The house itself was amazing and family friendly with lots of space for the eight of us. Grandkids especially loved the pool and toys. The hosts are also wonderful to deal with and so helpful on any questions you may have. We plan to visit again next year if not before. Thank you Mark and Val for opening your home to us and others to make memorable vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely amazing. Everything you need for a nice relaxing vacation is right there. You can be at the beach one day and the next day have a pool day. We really enjoyed our week there and will be back. Thank you so much for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mark and Val were wonderful hosts! The property was clean and the view is beautiful. The pool was fantastic. My only 2 complaints are there is not much around in terms of activities for children & there is an influx of flies. They bite, swarm and are difficult to deal with. Overall, we have a great time and recommend the property for families or adult gatherings for a low-key time away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay and it did not disappoint. It has everything we could possibly need, with upgrades made based off of our suggestions in previous years. So happy to see detachable shower heads and a new fridge! Feels like home away from home and we look forward to making memories there every year. Only downside, out of the owners control, is the jellyfish. It makes the water impossible to dip in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Mark & Val’s property! The location was perfect and our girls loved the pool. Although Hurricane Erin tried to ruin our trip, we still had days of perfect sunshine! We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to go back!

Another peaceful and relaxing stay at this house. Beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing stay

Lovely property. Our family had a nice relaxing week. We enjoyed the pool, as the beach had a ton of jellyfish during our stay. Would definitely recommend to others looking for a laidback relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time at the beach house. Mark and Val were very helpful in acclimating to the house. Pool was the highlight of the stay, kids couldn’t get out, loved it. Was very relaxing stay, we would go back and enjoy the house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this home. We have stayed here several times and the view is amazing and the home is very comfortable. We saw bald eagles each day and collected sea glass. Although the weather did not cooperate, we did enjoy visiting new areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Trip

Our large family group with older kids had a great week at the beach, the house was as pictured with lots of space to spread out, a well equipped kitchen for cooking, outdoor grill, great pool and lots of yard space, wonderful sandy beach for hanging out, walking and looking for shells.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, nice beach, great pool. Good WiFi. All in all I wouldn’t hesitate to rent this property again. Just FYI Sunday-Tuesday most businesses are closed in this country setting, but I’m good with that
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our home away from home

I think this is my 6th stay here. Some reno has been done from our last stay and we loved it. We always enjoy our stay and the hosts are always responsive and a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destination Relaxation

This property checked all of our boxes (pool, 5 bedrooms, fishing) and our entire family had a great week. It was extremely relaxing. The hosts really have thought of everything and absolutely everything is labeled for ease of finding. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little get away

The property is wonderful. The house is very nice as well. It could use a few minor upgrades, but still pretty nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

The title says it all. Love the property, area and hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year spending a week in Ophelia and it was fantastic! The kids enjoyed the beach and pool as expected. The adults were able to have peace and relaxation in the quiet neighborhood. Mark was responsive and gave a quick update on the house amenities. We had a blast! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

Another excellent trip. No negatives only positives.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

This Ophelia beach house was amazing! We spent our week fishing from the beach, swimming in the pool, grilling, and spending quality time together as a family. The house had every amenity we could need, plus added extras that made it feel at home. The check in and out process was very simple, and Mark was a great host. We are looking forward to booking another trip in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation on the Chesapeake Bay

The house was as described with beach front backyard, beautiful views, clean pool and everything we needed to house 8 for a week. Communication with the owners was good. Lots to do in the area. We enjoyed watching dolphins and cownose rays and sea birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite getaway spot!

I've lost track on how many times my daughter and I have stayed here, we just love it. Owners are very responsive and kind. House has everything you need for a peaceful getaway. reip in Sept!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This property is in the perfect location for privacy and being in touch with nature. The pool was perfect for the kids, we had the beach to ourselves. We saw dolphins, eagles, ospreys, lizards, heron and crabs. The house is clean with many convenient appliances. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing

This lovely home is located on a very tranquil piece of property. Surrounded by eagles, osprey and heron. The home is very clean and very organized. It is located on the bay with a private beach. The pool is perfect for children. My family had a wonderful time swimming, fishing, crabbing and playing on the beach. It's a perfect vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house. Great if you have young kids. Pool was wonderful. The unfortunately the jellyfish were awful and we were only able to admire it from afar. Good house for multiple families with kids. Spent many rainy days/nights playing games and doing arts and crafts and didn’t feel like we were on top of each other.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time and the weather was very enjoyable. The owners have made some changes to there home and they are perfect! they have taken out a wall and really opened up the dining area and the bay can be seen as you eat. I love the upstairs balcony, it improves the view. I have taken many photos from there even a sunrise. Along with my grandchildren, we found over 300 pieces of sea glass and even an arrow head. Truly recommend. Diane and Mark
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True Gem

This property exceeded our expectations! Pictures are typically staged to showcase highlights of the home, but this place is even better in person! What we noticed right away was how clean this home was. Pair that with a great pool and amazing views and it makes for a perfect vacation getaway. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, the fire pit, and making meals together. The house was spacious enough to accommodate our family of 6 with plenty of space. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Valnora Leister and Mark Frazier

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We live now in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and have owned the beach house for more than 30 years. Our family has wonderful memories of summer vacations filled with beach-combing, swimming, bicycling, and fishing. We hope you'll enjoy a vacation there too!

Why they chose this property

The quality of the beach and the tranquil setting were what first drew us to Ophelia. The area has a wealth of history and opportunities for day trips on charter boats, ferries to nearby islands, and outings to memorable restaurants, museums and shops in Reedville, Kilmarnock, and Heathsville. Over the years, we've been able to add an upstairs deck, rooms, and amenities to the beach house. It is a place for fun and rest – and hard to leave!

What makes this property unique

Some of our favorite activities are relaxing on the upstairs deck and watching the osprey, bald eagles, pelicans, and dolphins go by. Views of sunrises over the Bay and sunsets on the Potomac are gorgeous. The salt water pool is easy on the eyes and a great way to cool off after hikes or long walks on the beach. An outdoor barbecue as picnic table sits between house and pool. Inside, we have comfortable and well air-conditioned spaces for meals and gatherings of friends and family.

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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