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Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.

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A view of the property from above (taken pre-basketball hoop / lax area)
Pool
Kitchen table
Living area
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Port Haywood, VA
  • Place, Bay School Community Arts Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bunk

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Haywood

Located in Port Haywood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Deltaville Marina and Jordan Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Machicomoco State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Port Haywood, VA

What's nearby

  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bethel Beach - 17 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 20 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Gwynn's Island Museum - 26 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Richardson's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Diner - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, secluded waterfront cottage - pool and hot tub feet from the back door. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Gwynn's Island Museum and within 32 miles (52 km) of Deltaville Maritime Museum and Deltaville Marina. White Stone Beach and Machicomoco State Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful property. Quick responses from host. thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great respite

This was a perfect getaway for my husband and I. Fantastic pool, access to the bay, crabbing and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Lori's property is perfect for swimming and kayaking. Our family loved the secluded location with lots of privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Peaceful week enjoyed on this beautiful property. Close to town with cute shops and tasty food. House is fully equipped even for rainy days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Easy trip from Richmond. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one the best VRBO properties I have ever stayed in. Everything is better than advertised. The views are incredible, crabbing from the dock is simple and fun, and it is in the epicenter of “kayaking heaven”. The communication with host was excellent, direct and timely. We will be back for a longer stay during the summer season.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for a Weekend Away

Property was beautiful and very well maintained. Cottage was cozy and well stocked with everything you would need. Cottage was also very clean. We very much enjoyed the outdoor amenities. Very quiet and a wonderful place to stargaze! We very much enjoyed our stay and would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second trip!

This is our second visit to Lori’s home. It is such a beautiful property and the house is comfortable and inviting. It is spotless and has almost everything you need to cook and clean up. We love the pool and the hot tub. We went kayaking and watched the sunset on the dock. It is perfect. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Will Be Back!

I booked this place on a whim to have a small get away with my husband and children. The listing was exactly as described and came with so many amenities. Lori‘s guestbook was very detailed for the home as well as all the local places to go and saved me a ton of time doing research. The town of Mathews is a wonderful little town with everything you need and everyone is so nice. I arrived by myself and the kids before my husband could get there, so I did Instacart delivery from the local food lion and saved me the stress of dragging 2 kids around to get the house stocked. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet on and in the Water

Everything the two of us wanted for a long end of summer weekend getaway away from the big city. We spent most of our time in the pool and hot tub, which were exceptionally clean and fun. The shore and peer are only few hundred yards away. While we did not make use of the kayaks or bikes, they appeared to be in great shape and easily accessible. The small town of Matthews is a 5 minute drive with several little shops and quite a few enjoyable non-chain restaurants. Highly recommend this house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Experience!

This is one of my favorite properties I have stayed at through VRBO. Everything (inside the house and the grounds) is in immaculate shape and well maintained. We stayed for the labor day weekend and really enjoyed all of the fun family activities together. We're a family of 5 so we stayed very active kayaking, using the pool & hot-tub, fishing, crabbing, and just relaxing. The town of Mathews is a short drive if you need to run into town for anything or you want to enjoy a local restaurant/shop. Our hosts were extremely responsive to any questions we had too. Overall we highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay in the Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the area and our stay in the Cottage. Communication with the owner was easy and quick. We especially had fun catching crabs and cooking them! Be sure to take your own towels for the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation home

This was our second time staying here and we’ll definitely be back. Everything about this property is terrific- pool, pier, house (beds, kitchen, etc.). And There are good restaurant options nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We had an enjoyable getaway in this peaceful setting. The kids loved the pool and watching crabs at the dock. I would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect!

Lori’s home is fantastic! My mom, kids and I had an amazing time!! The saltwater pool was fun and the hot tub was lovely. The house was super clean, well stocked and decorated in a really cute eclectic style. There is a screened in room that is perfect to eat in. We didn’t use the grill, but there is one available. We did use the fire pit and made s’mores under the stars. We also spent time on the dock watching the sunset and sunrise. Off the dock we saw so much wildlife- turtles, fish, eagles and even sting rays. My kids have already asked to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

We loved our stay. Clean property, amazing pool and great kayaking in the bay. Host was fantastic throughout the whole experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway for the family!

While it rained most of the time during our stay, my family still had an opportunity to kayak, fish, swim and just have fun at this little slice of heaven. It’s a well laid out property with tons of outdoor activities. The only negative besides the rain for us was that the shops were closed during the week and we had to drive 30 mins away to do any shopping. Otherwise, it was a great time with family and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual tradition!

We came here last year and loved it. Just wrapped up our 2022 trip and looking forward to 2023! The kids and adults love it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway with family

Extremely clean property with lots of outdoor amenities. We had a very secluded, quiet weekend getaway before our next child is born. There is lots to do, including crabbing and fishing from the dock, the pool and hottub were a hit with our 3 year old. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views

Beautiful views, nice amenities. Dock needs some restoration.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

There’s was a lot of outdoor space to keep kids occupied. The house was clean and the set up was nice. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful property

We loved Lori's house and everything it offered. The property is within 15 minutes of 2 nice little beaches Haven and Bethel. The water views from the pool and hot tub are priceless. Port Haywood is very much away from it all and perfect if you're looking to relax. There are options in Mathews for food and the house is equipped for making the basics. The only thing we were unable to find was a beach blanket and towels. We left a drip coffee maker since my only goal of the trip was drinking a hot cup of coffee every morning outside. We'd love to return during the summer, though we were so thankful the pool was still open. Too cold for the adults in mid October, but the kids thought they were the luckiest!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Wonderful little cottage with fantastic view, pool, and hot tub
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worked great for us.

The grounds and amenities are wonderful (pool, spa, kayaks, pier, fire pit, bikes) I think they make this place. The house is well kept. Lori was very responsive. We had a great time and would go back. No issues for us but there are a few things you might want to know... 1) As advertised the house is under 1,600 sq. ft so not large rooms for gathering more than 4 adults. The living room and dining room will not accommodate more than 4 adults. 2 in the kitchen is about max at a time. The screen porch will fit 5 comfortably. All to say, if you plan to be outside you will love this place. If you are looking for a big house with a great room and large kitchen and dining area probably not. 2) As mentioned elsewhere, there are cameras outside everywhere. It was concerning to one of our guests. 3) If you are taking a boat you need to get some charts of the area. It is extremely shallow and if your boat draws more than 2 feet you must use the channels. Its a good ways out to deep water if you are sailing or have a large boat. 4) There is a lease agreement required above and beyond VRBO. We did not get it until the day before we were leaving. 5) Maintenance folks come during your stay (pool, property, etc.) to care for the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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