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

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 area

Map
Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 8 min walk
  • Bayside Marina - 10 min walk
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 13 min walk
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive
  • George Washington Birthplace National Monument - 19 min drive

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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Lucinda W., Midway, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
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

n s s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
The Blue Heron Cottage was an excellent stay for my family. While small, the property was big enough for us and two kids. The cottage itself inside was pretty new all around. The only thing that needs updating would be the shower. Full kitchen with oven and fridge was nice. Beds comfy. Property good for kids and a dog if you have one. The best part was the location. A block from the bay and three from the river. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chelsea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress relief
This cottage was perfect for us. We needed a few days away to decompress. It was quiet and cozy, loved the golf cart, was very relaxing. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rolf T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet
Colonial Beach is a quaint, quiet and friendly town. This cottage is super sweet and fits the area. The golf cart and location of the home were perfect to see sunrises and sunsets every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Property was exactly as expressed clean, convenient.. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Heron
The cottage was just what we were looking for. Clean, cute, and very convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel B., Richmond, va

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Catharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
Very clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Renovation
Very accommodating. Enjoyed the screened porch and fenced yard for our dog. Minor suggestions - paring knife, drain stand for dishes, and two-ply toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Bunker Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quick trip!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our trip! The house is in a great and convenient location, easily accessible to all the food places and beaches. We were able to rent a golf cart for our stay from the owners we used to get everywhere. The screened porch was perfect for enjoying coffee and breakfast in the AM and a glass of wine from one of the local wineries in the PM. We were even allowed to bring our dog and with a gated yard, she could run around as she pleased. Any questions we had were quickly responded to, would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023