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Private Waterfront Retreat w/ dock on 7+ acre
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Popular amenities
- Hot tub on site
- Onsite parking available
- Dogs and cats allowed
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Private Waterfront Retreat w/ dock on 7+ acre
Escape to 228 Marilou, set on over 7 private acres with a sandy beach and beautiful dock on a wide creek connected to the Potomac River. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, stunning sunsets, and star-filled nights. Surrounded by wildlife—swans, ducks, otters, deer, owls, and more, with occasional dolphin sightings. A peaceful retreat just minutes from Colonial Beach.
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About the area
Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach is home to this holiday home. Monrovia and James Monroe Birthplace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards.
Colonial Beach, VA
What's nearby
- Monrovia - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
- James Monroe Birthplace - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
- Colonial Beach Historical Society - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
- Colonial Beach - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
- Bayside Marina - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 101 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Dockside Restaurant - 15 min drive
- Los Hermanos - 12 min drive
- Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 10 min drive
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