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

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

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Pool
Property grounds
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

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

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
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
5000 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 king bed
Bedroom 6
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

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

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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

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

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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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

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Bohannon

Located in Westville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Colonial National Historical Park and Lee Hall Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Traveling with kids? Consider Deltaville Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at York County Sports Complex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Gwynn's Island Musuem, Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve, and Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Deltaville Marina are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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 traveler

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