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Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

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Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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FOSTER, VA
  • AirportNewport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)54 min drive
  • Popular LocationBusch Gardens Williamsburg57 min drive
  • Popular LocationWater Country USA59 min drive
  • Popular LocationCollege of William and Mary62 min drive

Space details

6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 10
465 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    Bedroom 3
      1 double bed
    Bedroom 4
      Bedroom 5
        1 king bed
      Bedroom 6
        1 king bed
      Bathroom 1
        No shower or bathtub
      Bathroom 2
        Shower

      Room options

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      About the area

      Bohannon

      On river.At this Westville vacation home, you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Gwynn's Island Musuem and 20 miles (32 km) of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve is within 20 miles (32 km) and Deltaville Maritime Museum is within 32 miles (40 km).
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      What's nearby

      • Yorktown Beach - 42 min drive
      • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 57 min drive
      • Water Country USA - 59 min drive
      • College of William and Mary - 62 min drive
      • Jamestown Settlement - 73 min drive

      Getting around

      • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 55 min drive

      Restaurants

      • Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 18 min drive
      • Southwind Pizza - 18 min drive
      • Hardee's - 19 min drive
      • Subway - 19 min drive
      • Richardson's Cafe - 18 min drive

      About this property

      Entire place

      You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

      Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

      Circa 1921 - original home to sea captain W.H. Machen. This newly renovated and restored Victorian, 3 story home is part of the Village of Mobjack, a quaint village where previous life focused on fishing and crabbing. Nominated for historic significance based on its contribution to commerce and unique collections of homes located on the East River and Mobjack Bay. (fairfieldfoundation.org). The home is located on 2.6 acres with water front on the East River including a private dock giving water access to boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming along with an adjacent marina for those with larger boats (compassmarina.com).

      Perfect place to relax with the family and friends while enjoying the nature and water views.

      The first floor offers a parlor, spacious living room, large dining room, library/media room with TV and seating, kitchen with eating nook, mudroom with washer and dryer, full bathroom, front and back access to second floor. Second floor offers four large bedrooms all with TVs (3 kings and 1 queen), large double sink vanity with shower, and access to the third floor. Third floor offers two bedrooms (1 full bed and 2 twins), large family entertainment room with 65" TV, bar with beverage fridge and multiple seating areas.

      The exterior of the house has large columns with a wrap around porch with multiple seating areas, partially screened with dining area. The porch offers views to the water and marina. Large shade trees with multiple swings for family enjoyment, picnic table, and camp fire with seating on the back side of the house (gas firepit).

      Waterfront includes private 100‘ pier, floating boat dock with guards and seating area w/ campfire (gas firepit) and ten Adirondack chairs.

      Property manager

      Michael & Daniele Kurze

      Languages

      English, German

      Property amenities

      Beach

      • Beach towels

      Internet

      • Free WiFi

      Parking and transportation

      • Onsite parking

      Kitchen

      • Refrigerator
      • Stovetop
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Dishwasher
      • Electric kettle
      • Cookware/dishes/utensils
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Lobster/crab pot

      Dining

      • Dining table

      Bedrooms

      • 6 bedrooms
      • Bed sheets provided

      Bathrooms

      • 2 bathrooms
      • Shower
      • Shampoo
      • Hair dryer
      • Toilet paper
      • Towels provided
      • Soap

      Living spaces

      • Fireplace
      • Living room
      • Dining room

      Entertainment

      • Smart TV
      • DVD player
      • Games
      • Books

      Outdoor areas

      • Porch or lanai
      • Barbecue grill
      • Garden
      • Outdoor furniture
      • Firepit

      Laundry

      • Washing machine and dryer

      Work spaces

      • Desk
      • Desk chair

      Comfort

      • Air conditioning
      • Heating

      Pets

      • No pets allowed

      Suitability/Accessibility

      • Smoke-free property

      Services and conveniences

      • Iron/ironing board

      Location highlights

      • On the river
      • On the waterfront
      • Near the bay
      • In a village

      Things to do

      • Kayak on site
      • Boat on site
      • Hiking nearby
      • Winery tours nearby
      • Wildlife and game walks nearby
      • Fishing nearby
      • Marina nearby
      • Water tubing nearby
      • Ecotours nearby
      • Horse riding nearby
      • Birdwatching nearby

      Safety features

      • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
      • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
      • Fire extinguisher
      • First aid kit
      • Deadbolt lock

      General

      • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)

      Policies

      Check-in

      Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
      Contactless check-in available
      Minimum check-in age: 28

      Check-out

      Check-out before 11:00 AM
      Contactless check-out available

      Special check-in instructions

      You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

      Pets

      • No pets allowed

      Children and extra beds

      • Children are welcome.
      • Note from host: PacknPlay, Feeding chair available upon request

      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
      Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
      Note from host: Contact owner
      Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
      Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
      Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
      This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
      Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
      A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
      Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
        This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Contact owner For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

      Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21

      Property is also known as

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      Vrbo Property
      Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront on Mobjack Bay
      Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

      Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay Reviews

      Reviews

      10

      Exceptional

      Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
      Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
      Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
      Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
      Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

      10/10

      Cleanliness

      Reviews

      10/10 Excellent

      Chrysi K.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Spring break
      Beautiful house, very clean and very well equipped. Great beds and linens. We had a very nice trip even though it was much colder than we expected. Would be lovely to go back in the summer and try kayaking. The location is beautiful but a bit out of the way. Great for relaxing!
      Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

      10/10 Excellent

      Linda S.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Family Thanksgiving
      Wonderful comfortable home for our whole family!!!
      Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Joel G.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      A perfect family escape
      We were looking for a quiet family getaway for 6 people where we could enjoy the outdoors and the bay. This couldn't have been a better choice. The owners are very friendly and very reachable. The house and its history are great. Very clean. We rented kayaks and launched from the private pier. Caught crabs and fish for dinners. Very relaxing, highly recommend.
      Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Whitney S.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Victorian House
      Lovely big clean house with a nice dock for fishing!
      Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Anne R.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Beautiful country home by the river
      Our family had a wonderful stay at Shadyhurst. The property was exceptionally maintained and very close to the dock with access to the river and bay. The house and the kitchen had every amenity for a weeklong stay. Our family of 10 particularly enjoyed the large screened in porch set up with a large table for dining and playing games. Although the internet access was great, we ended up playing card games and hanging out in the evenings after visits to Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Jamestown/Colonial Williamsburg which are all an hour or less from the property. The close location to the water and the beautiful property made the day trips worth it. It was so quiet with only birds, crickets and tree frogs for music at night. The beds were very comfortable and accommodated 6 adults and 4 children well. The children loved the swings and making s’mores over the fire. It was an idyllic vacation.
      Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Michele F.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Peaceful Escape
      Beautiful home and property. I felt like I had stepped back in time. The house was very well stocked with every attention to detail with plenty of room. The perfect place to unwind and connect with family. A great vacation with lots of kayaking, swimming and relaxing by nearby rivers!
      Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Verified traveller

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Perfect for our group!
      From the moment we pulled up it was just like the photo. All of the kids oohhed and ahhed as they walked through the doors! Shadyhurst was perfect for our group of 10. Our kids ranged from 6-16 and there was plenty of space! The house was spotless, kitchen fully stocked, and tastefully decorated. We loved the time spent on the dock, whether attempting to catch something or relaxing on the Adirondacks. The beds were super comfy too which is a huge plus!! We would definitely stay there again, maybe longer next time!
      Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Maria B.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Beautiful home with lots of Extras!
      We have stayed at many VRBO properties and this rated among the best! The house was beautiful, clean and there were so many extra touches, like plenty of towels, table clothes, spices, and even bottles of wine, that made the trip and our time there extra special. We plan to return!
      Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Tim L.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Lovely home!
      This was one of the very best homes we have stayed in! It was very well stocked and no detail was overlooked. We enjoyed it very much.
      Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

      10/10 Excellent

      Robert P.

      Liked: Cleanliness
      Fantastic Home!!
      Listing exactly as stated and more!. Water access truly adds to the experience. Hosts were the most responsive we have had in over ten years. Plenty large enough for 6 adults and 4 elementary age grandchildren. Would love to go back again.
      Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023