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Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!

Blue Heron Cottage is a cozy beach cottage offering 2 bedrooms - Master w/Queen bed and Guest Room with Twin & Full size bunk beds. Cottage was completely renovated in March 2023. Enjoy a screened porch off the living room and amazing sunset views over Monroe Bay right from your front porch! Ample fenced yard, private driveway and outdoor seating. Monroe Bay is 1 block from the cottage and the Potomac River is 3 blocks. Easy access to beach, local restaurants and stores. The grocery store is 5 minutes by car. Use of golf cart is available for additional fee. Cottage offers guests Wi-Fi and cable. Bath towels and bed linens are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.

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Property manager

Heather or Ed Donahue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dog must be cleaned up after.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bayside Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Colonial Beach, Bayside Marina, and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and perfect for my families accommodations

Very clean and in a great location. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Property was exactly as expressed clean, convenient.. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron

It is the perfect location for a four day getaway. The Cottage is always clean and organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Heather and Ed are superb hosts. The home was very clean, well stocked and in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Very clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little Cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was very clean, had a great location and we enjoyed the screened in porch! We brought our dog and we were happy it had a fenced in yard! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Quiet Getaway

Location was great, quiet, and simple. The place was clean, spacious, and great for the two of us to enjoy relaxation right by the water. The outdoor patio was great and plenty of food options just a few minutes away. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron Cottage

Property was clean and located between the bay and river. Community was friendly and very interesting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NYE 2025

We enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating time here while we rang in the new year. The home was lovely and the community was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

We really enjoyed our long weekend at this listing. The best part was the screened in porch and the outdoor space. The place was clean and check in/out was easy. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for our get away. It was clean and had everything we needed. The owners are very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colonial Beach vacation 2024

We rented a cute house. It was perfect for us. It was extremely clean, quiet and perfect from beach area. Perfect to dockside and high tide. We loved our stay and the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Perfect little cottage to enjoy all that is C beach. Fenced yard for the dog was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

This is a great cottage . Close to everything, but in a quaint quiet neighborhood. You won’t be disappointed its even better than the pictures. Absolutely perfect for a small family and dog. Screened porch and outside decks were great . Definitely a five star.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Blue Heron Cottage. Our dog Rosie especially liked the fenced yard and screened in porch, where she basked in the sun. The location was central and convenient for my husband and I to enjoy local oysters, a winery tour, and a hike in Caladon State Park. We had never been to Colonial Beach before, but we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t pass this up!

Perfect size house. Clean/Comfortable Use of golf cart to get around was awesome. I’m already looking at my calendar for 2025 to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property. Everything was clean and comfortable. Everything looked to be newly remodeled. Easy check in/out. And it was easy to get around town and to the beach from the location. It was very quiet and relaxing. This was the perfect place for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but nice

The cottage was small but perfict for 2 people and had good view from the side porch of Monroe Bay. It was clean and had what was needed in the kitchen. The owner was responsive to the tv problem and very friendly. We had a great time in a relaxing, quite location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Favorite Place!

This is our 3rd visit in the last year and will continue to be our “go to” in Colonial Beach! The upgrades in the home since our last visit look amazing! Heather is super responsive and accommodating! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend at Blue Heron Cottage

This property was a great fit for our small family and large dog, who loved lounging on the porch. The renovations are thoughtful, everything was comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet, and communicating with our hosts was fantastic. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent beach cottage

The property is renovated and is extremely clean. The location is walking distance to the waterfront and was a very comfortable place to stay. The owner was prompt to respond and very courteous. We plan to rent again. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage perfectly located!

This has been our favorite beach stay by far and we have been all over from VA, MD, DE, NC, SC.. the cottage was perfect for our and family and in an amazing location between the bay, the main beaches, and all the restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk. Highly recommend renting this, we will absolutely be back! Our family stopped by to see it as they were stayjng at a campground close by and they loved the house and location so much they are looking into renting it as well. Very clean, very responsive and helpful! ly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel B., Richmond, va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy property in a beautiful spot

Stayed here with our friends for the weekend. They had a dog and small child so the fenced in property was perfect! Enjoyed the screened in porch at night. We added on a golf cart and had a blast discovering the area. Loved seeing all the different homes around us and ate/drank a few times at Dockside which was a really fun, vacation vibe. Will definitely come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

We loved the area and plan to return with family. We loved the cabinets (easy close and so quiet) and fenced yard for our dog. Plus the screened in porch with ceiling fan and table was nice. This is great place for a small family- but because of the small living room I wouldn’t suggest more than 2 adults. There are water views on both ends of the street and everything you need is nearby! Definitely rent the golf cart! It’s a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Bunker Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and newly renovated

The cottage was just as we expected! A nice place to unwind and enjoy the area with family. Safe and quiet neighborhood. Having the golf cart added to our rental was well worth having! Fun to drive around (and keep the sand out of our car). Our favorite restaurant was High Tides on the boardwalk. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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