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Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of a lake and dock.
A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm lake.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a lake and forest.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Anna
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mineral, VA
  • Place, Lake Anna
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Anna State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

King Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views

1500' gorgeous panoramic water frontage on 3 acres. Private dock/boat launch. Enjoy a fully-appointed property with the comforts of home, including coffee, linens, towels, hair dryer, make-up mirror, washer/dryer, Smart HDTV, gas grill, private dock with cover and stairs to enter/exit water, fire pit, and outdoor shower. Open floor plan, and ceiling fans in every room for that tropical feel. 3 bedrooms/2 baths with expansive waterfront views. Enjoy the day with a gorgeous sunrise and coffee on the deck, a kayak ride, a game of CornHole, and end your perfect day at the lake in Adirondack chairs with s'mores by the fire pit. Spacious private cove on the lake for boating, water sports, and convenient travel to lakeside gas/restaurants.

Conveniently located near U. S. Route 522 for ease of access from Rt. 29 (James Monroe Hwy.) or I-95-VA Thornburg. Lake Anna is the second largest lake in the state of Virginia, measuring 17 miles long with 200 miles of shoreline. Distance from Washington, DC: 80 miles. Distance from Richmond, VA: 50 miles. Distance from Charlottesville, VA: 40 miles. Distance from Fredericksburg, VA: 20 miles.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$200 per dog fee; please keep off furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2287776vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mineral

Located in Mineral, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hunters Landing and Lake Anna Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mineral Farmers Market and Triangle Plaza Shopping Center. Belmont Park and Warplay Paintball are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Mineral, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Anna - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Anna State Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield - 48 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 50 min drive - 67.9 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 51 min drive - 67.3 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cove at Lake Anna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tims at Lake Anna - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant at Lake Anna - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Anna Taphouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chateau MerrillAnne - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views?

As of 5 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views on 6 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,093, 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.

How much is parking at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Anna and Belmont Park. Hunters Landing is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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. 95 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable property. Made us feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We enjoyed our weekend stay. We used the kayak, the fire pit, the hot tub, and everything was great. All the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing and the house was clean. The host was quick to respond and provided great recommendations for places to eat. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well stocked with everything you need. House needs a little upkeep but all was good! Beautiful views from the back porch/yard. Hot tub and fire pit were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay! The view was absolutely amazing, and the entire place was so peaceful, relaxing, and homey. It truly felt like a home away from home, and our family enjoyed every minute of our stay.Ashley was wonderful and very responsive anytime we needed anything or had a question. Everything about our experience was great. We would absolutely rent this home again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful getaway. Thank you, for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, secluded site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean, view from the hot tub was amazing and the beds were very comfy. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful. We hade a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property with an amazing dock
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Right on the lake...everything we needed for two families
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing vacation spot

Great house with plenty of room for the family. Right on a lake with beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and beautiful bathroom in master bedroom. Boat launch was very convenient as we took our pontoon boat there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place master bedroom and bath is very nice dock and fire pit is very nice a little over priced for such a short stay front of house kitchen living area smells of animal urine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Hi Jesse, I'm sorry to hear about the smell - we had not heard that complaint and would've happily asked the cleaners to come back and fix the issue if you let us know during your stay. Glad you enjoyed the house/dock/firepit otherwise though!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax at the lake

Had a great few days relaxing and fishing. The home was cozy. The fire pit and hot tub were highlights for the teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As listed

Clean and beautiful on the lake place. Great shoet weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the lake

What a great place to stay for a short weekend getaway. The house is right by the shore of Lake Anna. The views are amazing and there is even a dock for water access. The house is charming, clean, and well provisioned. We had a nice time and enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation!

We enjoyed a wonderful vacation at this house. It has everything you need to enjoy the small, private beach, bbq dinner, make a camp fire, kayak, and spend time outside. The house is clean and well-furnished, and you can't beat the location and the views. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hone

This home is a beautiful, fully equipped rental. The primary bedroom is amazing and looks out on the Lake. And did i mention the primary bathroom??? Oh my! This will be my go to Lake Anna vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot on the lake! We loved having our coffee on the back porch overlooking the lake, and gazing at the stars at night from our private dock. We used the kayak a few times but also brought floats so we could paddle around and swim from the dock. The hot tub was such a treat, but the real cherry on top was the boat launch! It was awesome to be able to put our boat in so easily and have easy access to it throughout the weekend. We're pretty familiar with Lake Anna but the host kindly left recommendations for food with travel estimates by boat or car, which was helpful! The rooms were lovely, especially the master, and we used the grill a few times for meals. Overall, we couldn't have been happier and are already discussing our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

For us, this was a little piece of heaven. The house was beautiful, spacious, and clean. It had everything we needed as far as cooking utensils, pots and pans, and towels and wash cloths. The location was nice and quiet, about 10-15 minutes away from restaurants, a gas station, and the Lake Anna State Park. The dock was very nice! The boat traffic on the water was very respectful and friendly. The views from the house and the dock were beautiful and the catfish were biting all day and night! We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not pleased

We checked in Sunday, December 29 and stayed thru January 2.outside lighting was very poor. It was 5:30 in the evening and very difficult to see where we were in the driveway or the front of the property. Right when you open the front door you are smacked in the face with a musty, stale smell and overwhelming smell of cat pee. We travelled as professionals in our early 50’swith two small dogs and quickly opened every door and window to help with the odors. We unloaded the car and hoped the fresh air would help but little improvement. Then I messaged the owner on VRBO to make him aware of the intolerable conditions and the response was to blame our 3 and 5 year old dogs that had been on the property no more than an hour and that ppl who just checked out said nothing. (Mean while the neighbors told us no one had stayed there in weeks)The odor was so bad we could not close the doors or windows the entire stay. The second night with all doors and windows open we were able to sleep in primary with a belt through the handles of sliders as our lock so we could sleep without the horrible smell. The home and furnishings are very dated and there is old food in the cabinets that the owners never cleaned out and left for years of past renters. The hot tub does not go above 85 so another thing we could not enjoy during our stay. The grill had 2 empty propane tanks and grates were rotted through and not usable. Overall very unpleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2025
In order of complaints: 1) We have an outdoor light at the front door, flood lights at the back porch, and another light on the deck. I'm not sure what else you'd prefer. This isn't a football stadium... 2)The smell you mentioned was not brought up by the cleaners (2 hrs before you) or the prior guests (checked out that morning). Since you brought 2 dogs, I asked if maybe your dogs had an accident while you unpacked as I don't think it is unusual for a dog to pee in an unfamiliar place. 3) The home and furnishings are a mixture of <2 years old (all beds and the main sectional and the loveseat in the master) and the rest is less than 7 years old. I'm not sure what your perception of a piece of furniture's useful life is, but we try to be good stewards of the environment and tend not to arbitrarily replace things that aren't broken or dirty beyond cleaning. 4) On a similar note, we provide/don't throw away basic items like salt, pepper, olive oil, sugar, etc. that are left in the kitchen because a) it is wasteful, b) many folks want to use these and forget to bring or buy and c) if you prefer not to use a seasoning that somebody has touched, you can still go buy/bring your own 5) Hot tub works (current guests confirmed) and you mentioned nothing about this while staying? 6) Propane can be replaced (and we refund you) within a 4 min drive. Again, wasteful to replace a partially full tank each stay. Sorry you didn't enjoy, hundreds of others have over the years per our 5 stars
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation. Dock was perfect for relaxing, fishing, and swimming. Nice quiet cove was great for kayaking. Plenty of space in the house for the 4 of us. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed an excellent weekend at the lake. House was as advertised, clean and comfortable. We had no issues at all and very much intend on revisiting in the future. Added bonus was the boat ramp on the property which made thst process very easy. If you have more than a bass boat you might consider a different location to launch as it is a bit shallow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for family of 4

Cal was great at communicating with me and I had all of the information needed for our stay. The cottage was very accommodating and clean & comfortable. We have 2 young children and it was perfect. The cottage looked exactly like the pictures and was well stocked. My kids loved running around the grass in the back yard which was very spacious. The view of the lake was great and we had a lot of fun in the evenings by the fire pit. Cal even provided sticks and marshmellows. We would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

The house was clean, cute and well-equipped. The property is unbeatable, with the little private beach, the docks, the VIEWS and the huge yard. We enjoyed every bit of it. The host was great and easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ashley

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Why they chose this property

Few properties on Lake Anna have such open views and boat launch on-site

What makes this property unique

Few properties on Lake Anna have such open views and boat launch on-site

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