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Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir

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Front porch and balcony, plus huge covered deck on side and back of hous
Exterior
Our private dock
Living room; 2 sofas; recliner; flat screen tv.
Large dining table seats 10; room for 3 more at counter.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Boydton, VA
  • Place, Rudd Creek Public Use Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Occoneechee State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarksville Regional Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir

This secluded, spacious house is perfect for your fishing retreat or family reunion. Located on the edge of Kerr Reservoir and forests, surrounded with airy covered porches, and equipped with the perfect cleaning station to work your catch, this is the ideal location for your get-together and uninterrupted fishing extravaganza.

Walk or drive down to 2 large private floating docks that can accommodate several boats (and sunbathers!). Wildlife and gentle breezes accompany your visit, as you shed the hurry and tension of life in town. Toss a horseshoe game in the evening and watch for the shy, wild turkeys and deer take their stroll across the bottom field.

This is our family's country house, and some of our belongings are there, too. You will feel right at home, settling in with your friends, and will be sad to leave this beautiful estate, there are no other houses to distract from velvety black skies at night or the quiet of an early morning.

Traditional 2-story home, set on high foundation. All stairs (interior and exterior) have normal handrails; childproof gates/barriers are NOT provided by owner.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Additional fees may apply.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Ask if you have special needs requirements.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking NOT allowed in house or on porches.
Failure to remove all trash/garbage will result in forfeiture of your deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 98981vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Additional fees may apply.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Boydton

Located in Boydton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial and Prestwould Plantation are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and Occoneechee State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Boydton, VA

What's nearby

  • Rudd Creek Public Use Area - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Clarksville Regional Museum - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial - 21 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Prestwould Plantation - 23 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lake Country Cigar & Wine - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buggs Island Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Paradise and Country Retreat on Kerr Reservoir located?

This family-friendly Boydton holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from John H. Kerr Reservoir and Kerr Lake. Oakleaf Wildlife Management Area and Rudd Creek Public Use Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. The setting was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you, Jerry. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will visit again
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ace Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was spot on for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! Secluded with plenty of room to walk, docks to fish off, lots of parking for boats and trucks as well. House is very well kept and super quiet. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house and the property. We had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you! We hope you’ll visit Violet’s Grove again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Fun jet skiing weekend

Another fun weekend playing with the jet skis.This was our second time staying here and it works perfectly for us. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Love Violets Grove

We had the most peaceful and fun trip at Violets Grove. Cheryl is spot on and quick to respond. Great experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Thank you, Chris. It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope you’ll visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele U.

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

Beautiful oasis

The fishing crew loved this house and location. The house was open, airy and clean. The grounds were beautiful. Very peaceful. Have already recommended to others. Will definitely book again when returning to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you, Michele. We look forward to hosting you and your fishing crew again. We appreciate how Violet’s Grove was treated with respect and care.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

Secluded, well-kept, great fishing

Beautiful, secluded property. Clean home with all the comforts needed. Floating dock worked great for our boats and although the water was high, we still caught a lot of fish. Hope to make it back sooner than later!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
5-Star Guests: We were very fortunate and to have this family as our guests. They left the house and grounds tidy and clean--probably the best ever--and we hope they will stay with us again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tzu C.

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

Family Getaway

Great size house. We had 6 adults and 5 kids. The private dock was a 5 min walk from the house. Love how deep the water is at the dock. Probably around 20 ft deep. Caught a drum and catfish both over 12" right off the dock. The kitchen is well equipped and great size. The grill outside under a covered porch is nice to have. Our stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thank you. We are always pleased to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay. And thank you for taking care of our home while there. We hope you’ll visit again. Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Quiet Time

We loved the space! Covered porch was wonderful. We could be outside even in the rain. We had the whole water space to ourselves! The little boys loved fishing and swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
Thank you, Barbara. It was a pleasure to host your family. We hope you’ll visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Pacificae in Extremo

Such a relaxing and Peacful Property. We were in Town for work reason. But what a wondwerful retreat to come home to each and every day! So relaxing! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2024
Thank you, Todd. We hope you’ll return when there is less work and more time for relaxation and play.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Also Jetskier Paradise

While this is listed as a fisherman’s paradise, it worked very nicely for a weekend of playing on jet skis. Kept them tied at the dock after putting in at the ramp near Rudd’s Marina. Lots of sleeping space meant the kids could bring friends too. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of dishes and utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Chris, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Violet’s Grove, and hope you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Perfect Place for a Family Getaway

A great place for our family getaway to celebrate multiple significant birthdays. Ten of us and plenty of room for everyone. Two nice docks on the lake, perfect for swimming of fishing. Off a quiet cove on Kerr lake, well protected from the wind on the main channel. Water level in the lake was very high with lots of debris in the main channel, but clear calm water there, perfect for boating, fishing and swimming. We had a great Memorial Day weekend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Beautiful Retreat

The house and grounds are a wonderful retreat for a big family. Lots of room for everyone. The house is full of light, the wrap-around porch a delight to watch a rainstorm, have conversation, and listen to nature. The docks are great for star-gazing. The fish-cleaning station is a great feature! The kitchen is nice and big for multiple cooks. We enjoyed the seclusion and privacy of the extensive grounds. We would love to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you, Penny. We are so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Violet’s Grove is special to our family, and it’s a pleasure to share it with yours.
Archival

8/10 Good

Maryann S.

Large home; lots of land; on a lake.

Completely remodeled older country home on John Kerr Reservoir. Lots of room for kids of all ages to run and play. Lake a short walk - complete with dock for your boat. 5bdrm 2 baths and an outdoor shower! Large well-appointed kitchen. Although this property does not have wifi or online pay do not let it stop you from considering for your next get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Maryann, thank you for your review and feedback. The house is actually only 20 years old and has been very gently used. It was built in 1997 and replaced a 1920s vintage home that burned in the mid 1990s. As for wifi, it is doubtful that we will be adding that any time soon. We are looking at the possibility of adding credit card payments, but not in the immediate future. Again, thank you for being wonderful guests. Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

malinda F.

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

Best country river retreat you will take.

We had a great time. The layout of the property was perfect. Lots of space to do whatever your heart desires in the country wirh the added bonus of the river. That was also perfect the layout of the ri er makes tou feel like it is just you out there. The house was also spacious. Nice comfortable beds and updated appliances and showers. The wrap around first leve porch was wonderful for the younger kids while the big kids took over the balcony. We will be making this our family rental throughout the year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you, Malinda. We enjoyed hosting your family, and appreciate that you treated the house with loving care. We are looking forward to having you stay with us many times in the future. You and your family are 5-star guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Peaceful country property, fun Lake activities

We had a wonderful weekend at Violets Grove. The porches were the perfect place to sit and relax and play games. The kitchen was exceptionally stocked and the beds were all very comfortable. The docks were so fun. Great places to swim and fish. We brought packed boards and our kayak and they allowed us to explore the lake a bit more. That part of Kerr Lake is not frequented by boaters and it was very quiet. We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
J--You and your family are very high on the list of our favorite guests. Ours is truly a "family" house, and it was wonderful to hear that you and yours enjoyed it to the max. It was a pleasure to meet you. We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice private dock a ways from the house. Caught some catfish. Lots of open space. The Starlink internet was out during our whole stay making it impossible to watch any videos at night w the family. I spent hours trying to get it working for several days. Our regular cell coverage was very spotty so we couldn’t really use it either. My wife had to go work in the car driving up the road until she got some cell signal. It was not the owners fault , but it made things very difficult and no adjustment of compensation was offered. A/C worked well and other than the internet activity everything else was smooth. Utility room smells of natural gas so we didn’t sleep in that room. Other than losing a large part of two days trying to solve the internet issue, everything else was very good. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Brian, thank you for your review. Again, we apologize for the difficulty with the internet, and hope it will not deter you from visiting in the future. Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake fun
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail b.

very pleasant and relaxing stay.

Great place for a group get away. Internet service is not great and no service with sprint at all. But if looking for a relaxing getaway it is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Gail, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton B.

Excellent Property - We loved it!

Spent 3 nights at Violet's Grove on a fishing trip weekend. The property is very nice. We saw turkeys and deer out in the fields on two mornings. The house is roomy and well equipped. Everything was in great shape and we really enjoyed out stay. We felt like it was home and we will be looking to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Clayton, We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving the house in great shape. We look forward to having you stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

The Perfect Getaway!

I've either rented this property or have been a guest of friends who've rented for many years. This is one of my favorite destinations because the kids forget about their electronics and actually engage (and enjoy) in activities making it a traditional family vacation. There's so much to do beyond the lake with the large amount of land this house sits on. Whether it's making s'mores around the fire pit, a game of kickball or slip n' slide wiffle ball, we are never bored. The private cove is so secluded that we feel safe with the kids paddle boarding or kayaking to nearby shorelines. It's even rare we see a boat on popular holiday weekends! The large covered wrap-around porch is perfect for relaxing on the porch in any type of weather. The house is perfect for multiple families, there's plenty of space and the kitchen is fully stocked. If you want to create a summer family tradition, I highly recommend a trip to Violet's Grove!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you, Jennie. You and your family are 5-star guests! Looking forward to seeing you next year.

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Drum

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Why they chose this property

Although the house is only 20 years old, the property has been in our family for almost 200 years.

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