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Cozy cottage on the Chesapeake Bay

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View from house
Dock for watching sunsets or fishing
Water side view with deck
Deck
Deck facing the water. Grill available to use

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage on the Chesapeake Bay

Quiet peaceful home by the Chesapeake Bay. Wooded area with Loblolly pines and oak trees. Beautiful walking areas. Bird watchers dream...Bald eagles, Osprey, bluebirds, martins, buntings, woodpeckers, swans, geese, ducks, and migratory birds. Incredible views of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Pianktank.

Wake up to the sun rising along the bay and relax watching the sunset on the bay. Can go fishing off the dock. A small grill is available for cooking near the picnic table. The area is full of mariner history back to Captain John Smith visiting Gywn's Island. The charming area still thrives from oysters and crab watermen. Water activities nearby. Be sure not to miss the local markets and seafood festivals

Fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
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About the area

Hallieford

Located in Piankatank, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Piankatank River Golf Club and Regent Point Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Holly Point Nature Park. Cobbs Creek Arts Center and Bay School Community Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Hallieford, VA

What's nearby

  • Cobbs Creek Arts Center - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 14 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Gwynn's Island Museum - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Deltaville Marina - 22 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Deltaville Maritime Museum - 22 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zoll Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hole In The Wall - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hatchery Culture - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful house, incredible views, and very nice community. Glenda was wonderful, checked in with us before and after check in. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beata S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Beautiful location. We had everything what we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Thanks, Beata. Glad you enjoyed your time. Thanks for taking care of the place. You are welcome back. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had everything we needed for a long weekend getaway. Outside had chairs and a picnic table. Dock was nice to fish off of but we had no luck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is not fancy but is clean, comfortable and wonderful! The view - waterfront is amazing! We spent most of our time on the dock, reading, bird watching (there is an osprey nest right there and was so much fun to watch), happy hour, etc.! The sunrises and sunsets were incredible! You can see both from the dock! We had good late lunches on Gwens Island, in Mathews, and in Deltaville! Ate some great raw oysters!! Wish I could live here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Bonnie, So glad you had a lovely time while at our home by "The Rivah". I appreciate the positive review. You are welcome back anytime. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing the view and house it wonderful. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a relaxing anniversary weekend. Did some window shopping in Kilmarnock and enjoyed great seafood at a number of area spots. The house was a comfortable home base for our excursions and a great place to watch the wind/rain on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
View from the picnic table in the yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL T.

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

Wife birthday getaway

Great stay and fun time Would like to do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2024
So glad that you enjoyed your time! Thanks for staying there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy A.

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

Very relaxing and peaceful place to stay. Great restaurants, best oysters ever.

URBANNA Oyster Festival, looking for something close
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Agree...oysters are the best! Glad you had an enjoyable and relaxing time! Thanks. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos V.

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

Great property and clean

Easy access to the property and to town. Very quite and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

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

Wonderful trip to the coast

The property was easy to find using the directions provided by the host. The house was very clean and had everything and more that we could need. The view is definitely the star of the show. It was absolutely beautiful. We had a wonderful stay and would love to go back again someday!!
Sunset from the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thanks so much, Allyson, for choosing to stay at our home. And totally agree that the "view is the star of the show" Enjoy your summer. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Cozy!

It was so lovely and cozy! We enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Wonderful

What a sweet place to stay. Perfect for a nice relaxing weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Water Oasis

We so enjoyed our stay on the Piankatank. Sitting on pier morning, afternoon and evening was a delight. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Mary, So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope the celebration was a fun one. And hope you had some nice sunsets. Thanks for taking care of the home. I look forward to you returning. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny O.

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

Great location

Clean and clutter-free property right on the water! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Love This Place

Wonderful place to stay on the River/Bay. We love the dock, the outside fire pit, the view!!! Super comfortable, clean, and well stocked home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Views are breath taking!

Loved, loved this property! Amazing views and plenty of room! Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thanks Lori for positive feedback. So glad that you enjoyed your time there. And agree that the views are amazing!! Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leigh b.

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

Peaceful Weekend

This property is beautiful. I was looking for a quiet peaceful place for the weekend and it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2022
Thanks, Leigh. Glad you enjoyed your time. Thanks for staying at our home. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

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

Great Weekend

Great water views and access to Mathews
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thanks Edwin for the review. Glad you enjoyed your time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JayJo W.

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

Great place, awesome host!

My family greatly enjoyed our stay here. The house was exactly as described, if not better! Communication was fast and precise. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting the area. The views of the bay are absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Hello Joanna, So glad to hear your family enjoyed your stay. Thanks for choosing our home and it was great to have. And you’re right— those sunsets are amazing. Thanks, Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Perfect Spot

We have stayed at Glenda’s place multiple times and love it every time. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with my family and enjoy the peace of the Rivah. Everything is clean and comfortable and well stocked. Thank you Glenda!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
Nicole, So glad you had a lovely time. Thanks for coming again. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Fabulous weekend!

Our group had a lovely stay at Green Bay! Clean, comfy, and well appointed, we love that soecual lottle place. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thanks Leslie. So glad you had another lovely time with your friends. Thanks for choosing our home again. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Perfect Get Away Spot

The house is clean and comfortable and the view is beautiful. We loved sitting on the dock and watching the osprey and enjoying the peace and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Hello Nicole, So glad you and your friends had a lovely weekend. There is nothing better than sitting on the dock and watching the sun go down. Thanks for taking care of our home while you were there. Come again. Glenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect with a dock to launch kayaks along with scenic views and access to the bay. Very clean and well maintained house with all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathi l.

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

Can't wait to return

This has become my favorite place for rest, relaxation and renewal. I always feel at home while at the cottage and have come to love Matthews County.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

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

Lovely 4th of July Weekend on the Water

As advertised, quaint and clean, with everything needed to prepare simple meals and enjoy the fireflies at dusk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2022
Thanks. for the review. I appreciate it. So glad to hear you had a lovely weekend! glenda
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