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The Harbor House - Waterfront Home with Private Pier & Amazing Views!

The backyard pond - very shallow but so much fun for the kids.

Enjoy the pier in the evening with the lights!

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Onemo, VA

Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
Cape Charles Beach
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

The Harbor House - Waterfront Home with Private Pier & Amazing Views!

The Harbor House is your own private paradise! 4 BR, 2 bath, 1850 Square Feet on 2.5 acres of total relaxation! Every bedroom has a water view! Enjoy private pier, huge deck, and amazing water views! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets, 6 kayaks and a canoe, bikes, fishing, corn hole, crabbing or just relax the day away. Close to beaches, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Richmond. If you want to stay inside, curl up with a book or watch a favorite movie on our Smart TV or pop in a blue ray disc from our movie collection, all while still enjoying your water views.

The outside deck is HUGE with plenty of room for seating and enjoying the sun. When you are ready for adventure you are welcome to use the kayaks (there are 6 of them) and the canoe to enjoy the water. Our Harbor opens to the Chesapeake Bay to the east where you will enjoy beautiful sunrises as well as great sunsets to the west. There are also bikes, corn-hole Boards, a smash-ball set, and fishing and crabbing gear in the shed that you are welcome to use. Feel free to ride the bikes or take a relaxing walk on the 1 mile gravel road leading to the house.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for cooking and entertaining. If you want to stay inside, curl up with a nice book or watch a favorite movie on our Smart TV, Directv, or pop in a blue ray disc from our movie collection, all while still enjoying your water views. We even have fiber optic WIFI for all of your devices.

You will not be disappointed when you stay at the Harbor House!

Property manager

Buddy & Robin Thompson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Onemo

Located in Onemo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eyre Hall and Yorktown Victory Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Onemo, VA

What's nearby

Bethel Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Gwynn's Island Musuem - 27 min drive - 26.7 km
Deltaville Marina - 47 min drive - 51.0 km
Yorktown Beach - 59 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shun Xing Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Linda's Diner - ‬15 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
‪Southwind Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Harbor House - Waterfront Home with Private Pier & Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Harbor House - Waterfront Home with Private Pier & Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Harbor House - Waterfront Home with Private Pier & Amazing Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Harbor House - Waterfront Home with Private Pier & Amazing Views! located?

This family-friendly Onemo holiday home is located on the waterfront, 5 mi (8.1 km) from Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Deltaville Maritime Museum and White Stone Beach. Gwynn's Island Musuem and Deltaville Marina are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Peaceful

This getaway was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful sunrises and the time together to relax and enjoy doing nothing. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

25 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect place to relax and enjoy

House was the perfect choice for our family vacation!! The house itself is beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed. Just as nice as the pictures, if not better. We enjoyed hours of fun during the day on the dock fishing and crabbing. At night the fire pit was the perfect place to be. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weimin H.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful property

We had a lot of fun of the two-day weekend stay, catching crabs, kayaking, local act fair…

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B R.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Remote, Quiet and Beautiful

Beautiful sunrises, sunsets and overall relaxation. Would stay there again without question!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Labor Day stay

Wonderful amenities. Caught eel, sting ray, squid, crabs, shrimp and a variety of fish from the dock where we spent the vast majority of our time.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Mini Getaway

The property is beutiful and peaceful. Everthing was in working order. We enjoyed the kayaks, fire pit, the huge deck, amazing views, and the dock!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

29 May, 2023

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

Vacation get away

Awesome first experience with Vrbo!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Peaceful Waterfront Location

The home was just as pictured. It was spacious and clean. The location is remote and private but not too far from shopping. The water view is exceptional and you will certainly spend most of your time enjoying the view and waterfront location with abundant fish and crabs. We will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Anniversary

The host went above and beyond to make a anniversary very special.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

19 May, 2024

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

Great!

Great Rental Home. Beautiful views of the water from the deck or dock to fish or go crabbing. Host gave us great information before our stay and had everything available for us to enjoy. Great Wifi too! Had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecil T.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Great Annual Guys Trip

The house was great and very well equipped for everything we needed. The dock,kayaks, crab pots, cornhole, outdoor seating and umbrellas were all put to good use. We will definitely be back. Thank you all for your hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Good times

Good times catching and eating crabs. Beach short drive away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing

The house was beautifully decorated and cozy. Beautiful views, and home was fully stocked for all of our needs. We loved it, Thank You!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

29 Aug, 2024

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

Great getaway!

The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our weekend stay. Check in was easy and we received a quick response when asking questions. We enjoyed the included kayaks and the kids loved catching crabs. The adults enjoyed sitting at the end of the dock and just relaxing. There's a food Lion about 15 minutes away and Haven Beach is about the same distance. We loved how quiet it was at the house and will definitely visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie T.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful Waterside Retreat

The view is absolutely beautiful. The home is very nicely decorated and included everything we needed plus more! We enjoyed our stay immensely! We were surrounded by wild life yet it was a short 10 minute drive to town. 5 stars! I highly recommend a stay at Harbor House.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George C.

2 Dec, 2024

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

family thanksgiving

We have stayed at a lot of VRBOs and this one is among the best. It is clear that the owners want to provide a great experience for their guests, rather than just providing the bare minimum amenities as sometimes is the case. The property is beautifully situated on the water (beautiful sunrises and sunsets), well-maintained, stocked with lots of nice amenities (from crab traps to smart TVs to cornhole to triple-filtered water to firewood for the firepit to wireless internet to nice dining room with large table to accommodate 10 or 12 family members for meals, etc. etc. etc.). We enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to returning next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Great family VRBO

Communication with host was great. Property as described. Very clean with thoughtful touches. We enjoyed the property and several museums and a waterpark about an hour away.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucas k., Powhatan

8 Nov, 2022

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

Great anniversary getaway

Had a great time house had everything we needed. Very nice well kept home Kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. Outside was well kept nice dock for crabbing and fishing with lights. We had a wonderful time. nice and quiet away from everyone but was close enough to grocery store and other places

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

april y.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Great Stay!

The house was beautiful, clean, & had amazing views from just about every window. It's well stocked with fun things like kayaks, bikes, cornhole, books, toys & boardgames. And if you want to try your hand at catching & cooking your own crab dinner, you have everything you need to do that too! My friends & I had a wonderful stay here & I bet you will too!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travers A E.

10 Apr, 2024

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

Getaway

Lovely house in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, and the hosts are very accommodating. 5 minutes more or less from town that has grocery shopping, banks, a Post Office, and restaurants. This is our second visit and is on our favorites list. Looking forward to returning soon. Thank you, Buddy and Robin for sharing your awesome property with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita H.

13 Jun, 2023

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

Virginia vacation

Buddy and Robin have thought of everything you could need for your stay. We had a great time kayaking and catching crabs. The views are beautiful. House is beautiful. Would love to stay at this property again if we do another trip to virginia. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

mark r.

6 Feb, 2023

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

Winter get away

I’m in the process of selling my home in northern Virginia and needed a place to get out of the way of the open house. This was a perfect retreat and food for the soul. Thanks so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lan P.

8 Sept, 2023

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

Having a fabulous time

We had a fabulous time at the place!!! The hosts were one of the best hosts that I have experienced. They are so nice and care so much about you that they think of every little details that you could need to enjoy the place. We would definitely be back. Please do not hesitate to book the place because you will not regret it!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing, restful vacation on the water!

We had a wonderful time enjoying coffee on the deck with beautiful peaceful scenery, kayaking everyday, and crabbing right off the pier. A bug zapper kept us comfortable to be outside to enjoy sunset sipping on the pier gliders, lounging on the deck or enjoying cornhole in the yard. We also enjoyed the lical beaches and historic sites, including the oldest lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. They literally thought of everything so all we had to do was show up and enjoy this off-the-beaten path, small town vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

11 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing place!

This house was amazing, clean and had everything we needed. The rooms were spacious and beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped and the shed had lots of equipment to have lots of fun. You could spend days here just fishing, crabbing and swimming or kayaking, which is what we did. The area is quiet and the children could run around and play football. The hosts were lovely and communicated very well before and stater our stay. We couldn’t have wished for anything more and would highly recommend this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Buddy & Robin Thompson

My wife and I are enjoying this season of our life as grandparents and getting to watch the families of our children grow. We currently live in Richmond, VA and have been married for 32 years. We have two daughters, two son in laws, and two grandchildren. We are blessed and thankful.

Why they chose this property

Our family fell in love with Mathews County and this home in particular as soon as we found it. We love our time together here at what we have affectionately named "Robin's Nest." We all learned how to kayak here, our grandkids loves to chase the crabs and catch fish, and we always enjoy watching the sunsets and sunrises that are different every day. The large deck, amazing water views, and the fire-pit keep us outside most of the time. If we aren't riding the bikes or fishing, we may be playing corn hole or napping. You can see the Chesapeake Bay from the private pier and kayak to the Bay easily. When we want a beach day, there are two beaches just minutes from the house. The peace and serenity we feel here has to be experienced to fully appreciate.

When we are ready to go somewhere, the town of Mathews is only 12 minutes away with restaurants, museums, antique stores, farmers markets, and various other places including a grocery store. Gwinn's Island is just a few minutes further away. Williamsburg is only 55 minutes away with so many attractions of it's own: Water Country USA, Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, and tons of outlet stores and restaurants. Yorktown and Jamestown are also easy day trips that are well worth the time.

We look forward to every opportunity we can to be here. We hope you enjoy our home.

What makes this property unique

We wanted to make sure you can enjoy your time here the way we do so we have kayaks, a canoe, fishing equipment, corn hole boards, games, books, and movies for you to enjoy. We also have fiber optic wifi so you can stream your favorite movies or even work remotely and stay connected (if you need to). The water views and relaxing atmosphere are what make this property unique and such a great place to vacation.