Summary:
Owl's Nest is the ultimate Lake Anna retreat, a newly built modern farmhouse in The Waters community. It combines cozy woodland charm with a prime location across from the community beach. Perfect for families, couples, or groups, huge patio with 7-person hot tub, grill, and a fire pit, and backyard playhouse with swings. This home offers high-end details, and all 4 bedrooms have attached bathrooms. Community amenities like a pool* and pickleball courts provide year-round fun.
The Space:
When we were searching for the perfect community to build our family lake home, we fell in love with the community of The Waters. The Waters community is like no other community at Lake Anna. It's the only community which includes all of the following: large pool*, pickleball/tennis courts, large sandy community beach with a covered pavilion, kids playground area, a marina for launching boats and quiet streets for walking, biking, jogging. Our favorite amenity is the community beach with an amazing kids playground area and a covered pavilion and picnic area which is right across the street from Owl's Nest - a 4 minute walk! When we found our lot to build our dream vacation home directly across from the beach, we knew our kids and grandkids would have years of memories in this family friendly community The Waters with it's quiet streets is great for kids and is minutes away from Food Lion and all the great restaurants at Lake Anna.
Owls Nest is chock full of amenities. Guests will love to relax on a cool evening with s'mores by the fire pit or spend the evening in the oversized, lighted hot tub with drinks! Our new patio is the crown jewel of Owl's Nest! We also have recently installed a custom playhouse/playground in the backyard, so parents can be grilling out or in the hot tub while kids are playing on the play set. The backyard provides endless entertainment day and night for all ages!
Every guest will appreciate the exceptional craftsmanship and high-end finishes throughout this stunning modern farmhouse lake retreat. From thoughtfully designed living spaces to premium amenities, every detail has been carefully curated to create a truly relaxing and memorable stay. As a matter of fact - Owl's Nest is especially honored to be one of only three vacation homes at Lake Anna to earn Airbnb's prestigious Luxe designation! This is Airbnb's highest level of recognition, reserved for only the most exceptional properties. To achieve Luxe status, a home must undergo a rigorous evaluation process, including a personal inspection by Airbnb, and meet extraordinarily high standards. Luxe properties are selected based on exceptional architectural design, impeccable condition, luxury amenities, resort-quality interiors, hotel-level cleanliness, consistently outstanding hospitality, and an overall guest experience that exceeds expectations. In the spring of 2026, Owl's Nest proudly earned Airbnb Luxe status, reflecting our commitment to providing every guest with an extraordinary vacation experience from the moment they arrive until the day they leave.
The open concept floor plan of Owls Nest really lends itself to entertaining and relaxing with family and friends. The great room, kitchen and dining area is surrounded by 12 foot ceilings and huge transomed black windows all around, which brings the outdoors - in! The great room has a huge white shiplap fireplace with custom cabinetry and reclaimed wood mantle, hardwood flooring, sliders opening to the patio, hot-tub, grilling and fire-pit area. The kitchen has high-end stainless appliances, white quartz counters, a walk-in pantry and a breakfast/dining room with a huge Restoration Hardware country dining table, surrounded by windows. This gourmet kitchen comes fully stocked!
Owl's Nest has a total of 4 bedrooms all with flat screen tv's., one Primary king Suite on the main level and then two king rooms that both share a Jack and Jill full bath. All bedrooms have brand new furniture and mattresses/bedding. The Primary Suite has a king bed with luxury bedding. Guests will enjoy the crisp white furniture, large flat screen TV, shiplap details in the Primary Suite, walk-in closet and huge Primary Suite Bath with a soaking tub, double vanity, quartz counters and windows everywhere. Fun fact: Our Primary Suite Bath won the builders award in 2023 for Best Suite! It is truly a luxury oasis!
We have high speed internet which makes "working from home" easy!
The upper level has the cutest quad bunk room/playroom you've ever seen, truly Pinterest worthy! The bunk room is a kids paradise, full stocked with a white wood playhouse, play kitchen, kids play table/chairs, and a flat screen TV with flip chairs. The bunk room has its own full bath. Kids will never want to leave!
Being across the street from the community beach and playground, you'll want to grab our kayaks and explore the lake or take our wagon and the kids and hang out at the beach for the afternoon or come early and watch the sunrise. Pickleball/tennis is a favorite with guests at our community clubhouse. Pickleball is available to guests year round. The community pool is open during Summer months and also available for guests. Owl's Nest is conveniently located near Food Lion, restaurants, Lake Anna Winery, Lake Anna State Park which has so many activities for kids in the nature center and also has another Community beach, playground across the street!
*Note
-Keyless entry, a code will be given prior to arrival
-Community Day Slips for guests to use at the marina during Summer months. (no overnight boat parking)
-2 kayaks for guests to use and wheel across the street to the beach to go explore the lake.
-Backyard fire pit, hot-tub, patio and gas grill on back patio
-High speed internet at Owl's Nest
-Playground in the backyard with slide, swings and playhouse.
-DirecTV streaming on all 4 flat screen tv's
Guest Access:
You have full access to our entire house, our property, and the common areas. Please let us know if you plan to rent a Pontoon Boat so we can refer you to our premier partner (DV Rentals LKA)!
Wine Tours: Discounted hourly rate for our guests with our partner, Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Company. Just let us know if you are interested and we will make the introduction!
The Neighborhood:
The Waters sub-division offers unparalleled living with a clubhouse, a pool*, tennis courts, pickleball courts, beach, and a marina with a boat launch. The community beach and playground is conveniently located within walking distance of our home! The community is also great for walking, jogging or biking and is golf cart friendly! This premier waterfront residential neighborhood community is located in the perfect spot near the center of Lake Anna on the exclusive private side. With over 3,400 acres of pristine clear blue water surrounding this property, it is perfect for boating, swimming, fishing and water skiing.
This home is located on the private side of Lake Anna, which is not connected to the public side. The two sides of the lake are separated by dikes and are not navigable by watercraft. If you plan to bring your personal boat or jet skis, you will have access to the community boat ramp during your stay—from 4:00 PM on the day of your arrival until 10:00 AM on the day of your departure.
Getting Around:
Our home is located in the The Waters sub-division. We have ample free parking at our home for large groups with many vehicles. The siding is white, there are 2 chairs on the front porch, and the front door is black.
Other Things to Note:
If there’s something you need and it's not listed, please ask for more information! Our fully equipped home is ready to go with a gourmet kitchen that easily accommodates a large group or entire family with lots of countertop space, new stainless steel appliances, and all the tools you need to make your own world famous super secret recipe. Coffee lovers will appreciate our nice selection. Some outdoor amenities include: hot tub, fire pit, patio, playground, porch, and propane gas grill. We have all kinds of fun activities including kayaks, games and the kids playhouse., Smart TVs in all rooms, games, books, and an assortment of toys. Please let us know if you plan to rent a Pontoon Boat so we can refer you to our premier partner (DV Rentals LKA)! We have easy access to a nearby boat ramp. We also offer everything you would need for an extended stay including: Washer & Dryer.
**Additional Information:**
- All Guests shall abide by the Good Neighbor Policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
- 6 Adults Maximum
- Quiet Hours are from 10 PM to 8 AM.
- Free Parking for up to 6 Vehicles. (No Parking or Driving on Grass)
- No Events Allowed.
- No Pets Allowed.
*Pool is controlled by the community association and is typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
**Guest Requirements:**
In compliance with local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years old to book, and those under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the reservation.
Important: Before check-in, the primary guest must complete our Guest Verification process. This helps us comply with short-term rental regulations and provides added protection for guests and the property.
After booking, you will receive a secure link to complete verification. Please complete it prior to arrival to ensure a smooth, quick check-in.
Damage protection is required for every reservation, regardless of where you booked. During verification, you will choose one of the following options:
- $25 per night non-refundable damage waiver (recommended): no security hold and a simpler, faster process.
- $3,000 refundable security deposit: requires a hold on a card and may take several business days to release after check-out, subject to any damage charges.