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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

Hideaway on the Bay: Waterfront Vintage A Frame
The Hideaway on the Bay is a waterfront A frame where you can disconnect from the things that can wait so you can connect with the people who matter most. A place where kids fall in love with nature, and where old friends make new memories. The house is a 2 bed 1 bath 1974 flat top A Frame that sits on two acres on the outskirts of Lusby, MD—and a low traffic hour(ish) drive from the DMV. Enjoy the indoor fireplace, outdoor fire pit, swinging chairs, kayaks, canoe, fish, and catch crabs --

Chesapeake Bay Beach Cottage
This cozy coastal cottage offers the ability to enjoy everything the Northern Neck has to offer including the reason we own it - Beach Days! No high rise hustle and bustle, just old school Northern Neck relaxation at the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Unwind with books, games & toys or get out and do it all... Boating, (we have a brand new double boat ramp 1/4 ml from the house) Beach , Water Activities, History, Dining and more. Fully stocked kitchen & outdoor shower. We also have the fastest. WiFi.

Romantic Sailboat Experience + Seafood Restaurant
We can't adequately describe how romantic & carefree it feels to step aboard our sail boat. The perfect stay begins by treating yourselves to dinner at the marina's seafood restaurant, then snuggle up together on deck to watch the sunset turn the sky pink & purple. The marina atmosphere is simply magical & you'll love rocking with the gentle sway of calm waters. Come enjoy a weekend aboard this amazingly cozy & romantic sail boat. Convenient to Norfolk & Virginia Beach, the location is prime!

Unique style, Waterfront Dock,Yard,Kayaks,SUP,King
Nestled on Little Oyster Creek in the charming small town of White Stone, is Beacon Bay Getaway. This lighthouse style home is situated on 3 private acres and has 3 water views: the Creek, the Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock River all which can be viewed from the wrap @ deck and top observation lookout. Enjoy the large yard with fire pit. Launch a kayak/SUP from our dock or bring your fishing rods to catch Croaker. Have fun catching blue crabs with our crab traps. Follow @beaconbaygetaway

Waterfront Guesthouse II on the Rappahannock
The “Beach House” is a guest cottage at Snug Harbor, a 2 acre private property overlooking the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay. Perfect for a couple’s getaway, this well-appointed cottage has beautiful water views and includes access to our private beach & dock (with guest slip) with use of our paddle boards and kayaks. The cottage’s 1st floor features an open liv/din/kit area, full bath with large shower and a covered patio. The 2nd floor features a large loft bedroom with a queen bed.

Private Country Beach Retreat
Welcome to Mason Jar Retreats Beach Home. Our home is a private beachfront property with the best of both country and beach living. Located on 6 acres on a private road with only a few steps to take to your private oasis on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy sunsets from the beautiful porches while taking in the natural surroundings. Our home is only three miles from a vineyard and winery and 20 minutes to Cape Charles with lots of shopping and dining in a quaint beach town. *LGBTQ+Friendly Home

Beach Front and 'Perfectly Placed'
Escape to our charming Potomac River waterfront cottage, complete with 2 cozy bedrooms, 1 tastefully appointed bathroom, and stunning river views. Enjoy a comfortable living area with large windows, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor picnic table. Perfect for small families or friends seeking a peaceful retreat, our cottage is conveniently located just a short drive from local restaurants and shopping. Come relax, unwind, and make unforgettable memories on the beautiful Potomac River.

Tugboat/Private Lake - Farm Animals - Fish, Swim,
Get swept away to a Magical Tug/Houseboat! Newly renovated with all modern conveniences, incl. fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, AC, heat, & WiFi. Tug floats on an 8 acre private Lake w/ Island on 142 Wooded Acres, with 5+miles of hiking/biking trails. Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, SUP, Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Exploring, or just relax on your own beach by the fire pit. Visit farm animals just a short walk around the lake...Theo the Cow, Sheep, goats, turkey, ducks, chickens, and rabbits.

Waterfront home, private dock
Relax right next to the water in this tranquil Montross getaway. Fish, crab, kayak, paddleboard, or just sit on the swing and watch dolphins, eagles, herons, and stingrays from your private dock. Dine outdoors on the spacious deck, spend some some quality family time with an in-ground trampoline, tree swing, cornhole, bocce ball, spikeball, and a unique custom-built treehouse. Or just stay inside, relax, and enjoy the views, with an indoor electric fireplace and jacuzzi bathtub.

Cozy Quail Shores Lake Gaston
Quaint, cozy lake home nestled on 1.4 acres with a fabulous Main Lake view! Open and bright one level floor plan with living room, dining area, kitchen with granite counter tops and eat-in bar, 2BR/1 Bath. Awesome sun room with furniture for enjoying the sunrise over the main lake with your morning coffee. Walk down the beautiful landscaping to a nice sandy beach and boathouse. Absolutely perfect for kayaking, swimming, and boating at your next summer getaway vacation home!

The Laughing King Retreat Honeymoon Island Cottage
Honeymoon Island Cottage is an adults-only lodging experience like no other. You and your guest will stay in a charming tiny farmhouse that is located just steps from the Chesapeake Bay on a USDA certified organic farm. Enjoy access to a private saltwater pool, private beach, Chesapeake Bay water access for boating, swimming, paddleboarding, fishing or just soaking, dig for clams, collect wild oysters, or just sit and marvel at the beauty. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Bayview Cottage on SML- Westlake R26'ish

VB. Oceanfront/ Boardwalk,Beach, Pool, Balcony

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The Cottage at Sojourn: Buckroe - one bedroom

Historic 1910 Getaway Steps to Beach

Rustic River Retreat- 2 Bedroom Riverfront Lodging

Serenity Suite on Chesapeake Bay

Historic St. Mary's City, MD
House rentals with beach access

Osprey's roost: Spring and summer 2026

Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock, Beach & Fast WiFi

Jordan's Retreat | Riverfront | Beach | Pets

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“Montague Island House” on the Rappahannock Rivah

Waterfront with sweeping bay view & private beach

Magical wooded cottage pool +priv hottub walk2town

Stunning Riverfront Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Kayaks
Condo rentals with beach access

Tropical 2BR Condo Getaway 1 Block from the Beach!

The Lake Getaway at Lake Gaston

Comfy 1BR w pond view Kingsmill

Cozy 1 Bd condo, 1 block from the beach!

Beachfront Getaway, Pet Friendly, Mermaid Suite

Walk to beach lovely 2/2 in "Kingsmill on James"

Moondance at Bernard’s Landing

Dock Holiday at Bernard's Landing
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