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"Right on the Water" vacation home in Mathews

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A lakeside park with picnic tables, lounge chairs, and a dock.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, a microwave, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.
A lakeside cabin with a dock leading to the water, surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with a stove, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mathews, VA
  • Place, Bay School Community Arts Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor

Shower only

first floor

Bathtub · Shower only

first floor

Outdoor shower

first floor en suite

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Mathews

Located in Mathews, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Piankatank River Golf Club and Gloucester Golf Club 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 Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Bay School Community Arts Center and Cobbs Creek Arts Center.
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Mathews, VA

What's nearby

  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 53 min drive - 77.8 km
  • Water Country USA - 55 min drive - 79.4 km
  • Langley Air Force Base - 59 min drive - 89.0 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Richardson's Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Right on the Water" vacation home in Mathews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Right on the Water" vacation home in Mathews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Right on the Water" vacation home in Mathews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Right on the Water" vacation home in Mathews?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Right on the Water" vacation home in Mathews located?

This family-friendly Mathews holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bay School Community Arts Center, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bethel Beach and Chesapeake Bay. Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Gwynn's Island Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

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
“Right on the Water” was a great spot for our group. We enjoyed a three night stay with the added benefit of 4 fantastic fall days! The space in the house was perfect for our “craft” get-together. There’s alot of work space, convenient outlets and a spacious kitchen for cooking our meals. We liked it so much that we’ll be looking to book again for next fall!The location is scenic and private - yet just a mile from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Had a good time relaxing on the dock, grilling out, playing Cornhole, and enjoying the outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A change from the busy routine

The location is beautiful, and the house is very spacious. The town of Mathews is charming. A nice vacation where we could relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home

Spacious home with a great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Peaceful

My husband, sister in law and brother in law, and I all agreed that we would li w to come back and stay here again!! It was a peaceful treat for the senses. The house had a personality that invited tranquility. The eclectic furnishings grew more beautiful the longer we relaxed in them. The hummingbirds were an added treat. Everything was super clean and beautiful. Would highly recommend this place if you want to relax🥰🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We would love to host you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ready to return!

The property was everything as listed and more! The setting was serene and beautiful, quiet, and private. The house was lovely and had soooooo much space. There were plenty of games and puzzles as well as books available. The kitchen was a dream and equipped with everything imaginable and we were also able to do some fishing from morning to night thanks to the pier lighting. Susan was responsive and pleasant the grocery was less than 5 minutes away. We’re already planning our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spacious Waterfront Property

The house is open and airy and right on the water (sometimes you can catch sight of fish popping out of the water in a flash!) and it's beautiful on the large amount of outdoor lawn space and pier. There's lots of space-- great for two families because the upstairs is practically its own unit! It wasn't a dealbreaker, but the toilets and sinks weren't the cleanest. Otherwise, great experience. Host was accessible, kind, and accommodating. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed our house and our outside spaces near the water! Our cleaner is a super star, but our house is on well water which can make the toilets and sinks look colored because of mineral deposits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute treasure

The description almost undersells how amazing this home is. There was space enough for our adult family of 6 the spread out when a quiet work space was needed and every room was clean and well organized. The kitchen was with everything needed and extra towels and linens were available. The 10 minute drive to Haven Beach was convenient and the property itself offered plenty of room for relaxing on the dock, swing, patio or Adirondack chairs to enjoy the lovely and peaceful view of the inlet with fish, birds and crabs to enjoy it with. The owner was amazingly helpful and very responsive. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
We are so delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay at our home! You were wonderful guests and we would love to have you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, wish we stayed longer.

The property was perfect for our group. Loved the private apartment that's separate from the rest of the house. The yard is truly amazing and the photos don't do the house and views justice. We just wish we had stayed longer and brought our boat. Susan was super nice...easy to check in and very clean. Couldn't have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

Little slice of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home away from home

We can’t say enough about how wonderful this property was. Tucked away in a quiet town, the home on the water is beautiful. The dock is perfect for fishing or crabbing. There are so many comfortable places on the property to relax, play lawn games, or swing leisurely enjoying the view. This is the first place we have ever stayed that we are already talking about coming back next year. Thank you Susan for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2021
Thank you, Chana! We would be delighted to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home on the river. We had fun fishing and kayaking from the dock. Only ten minutes to Haven Beach. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation home.

My family and I had the pleasure to stayed at that lovely property for short vacation, however the place from inside and outside was amazing. The place was very clean, and the water view was to die for. I have stayed in many places but none as beautiful like this one. We would definitely stay at that house again next summer. Kudos to you Susan for being an awesome person. Thank again, Solange
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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