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Boaty McBeach House: A Short Walk to Beach, Waterfront Sunsets & Restaurants!

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Front porch gets morning sun, followed by shade all day. Be prepared to wave!
Living room has original art, TV with streaming services, and a sofa bed.
Dining room has 6 chairs (4 shown), and a long table.
Kitchen has the usual appliances + a small kitchen cart & 2 stools (not shown).
King bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Boaty McBeach House: A Short Walk to Beach, Waterfront Sunsets & Restaurants!

Just over an hour from DC or Richmond, a huge transformation awaits: relax at this peaceful cottage, ideally situated on “The Point,” just a couple blocks from the beach or the bay, in quiet and quirky Colonial Beach.

You get the whole home, a large yard & a central location in our walkable, bikeable, golf-cartable, quiet & quirky town. (Note: You can arrive by boat too!)

The home flows naturally and feels airy and spacious for its size. Both the king bedroom and queen bedroom are super comfy and cozy. The living room includes a pull out queen sofa if you want to squeeze in 2 more.

Beyond the bedrooms, the house includes one full bathroom, a large dining table in an open-plan, brightly lit kitchen/dining area. The front porch is shaded after the early morning, and the back porch is open and sunny. The large back yard is fenced in and includes grass and patio space with a gas grill.

The home includes lots of free off-street parking, and is an easy walk to the bay, the beach, and to restaurants on the water or downtown. Rent golf carts or use the bikes to explore a little further, or hop in your car and hit historic sites or beautiful vineyards.

Arrive by boat and walk 1.5 blocks from the dock to the house, and then spend a few days exploring the lower Potomac River, Shark's Tooth Island, or venture out into the Chesapeake Bay.

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About the area

Colonial Beach

Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Colonial Beach Historical Society and George Washington Birthplace National Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Bayside Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colonial Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Westmoreland State Park - 18 min drive - 30.2 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 49 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

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. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

Perfect for our Stay

The house is in a great location, and is very nicely decorated and extremely well provisioned. The owner is very welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
Thanks, Lesley. Happy to host you on this trip and any future trip. You too were a 5/5... in every way. Travel well!
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10/10 Excellent

Abi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-appointed home, cheerful and centrally located. Perfect home full of joy and peace while recovering from recent breast-cancer surgery.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Heart emoji (since we can't do emojis here). Pink ribbon emoji too. Didn't know that the house was part of your recovery, but it makes me super happy to hear it and to have hosted you. Wishing you continued health and you're welcome back any time! Thanks for helpful communication during your week too.
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene J.

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

Cottage experi

Well equipped and maintained cottage. Walk to beach, dining. Quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Charlene, for your review!
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