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Sand and Sun Beachfront Home on Chesapeake Bay - Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County

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A deck with a view of the beach, a chair, and a table.
Soft sand and shallow water is great for kids!
Private sandy beach on a stormy day
A grassy backyard with a wooden deck and a view of the ocean.
Early spring views from covered deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gwynn, VA
  • Place, Gwynn's Island Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay School Community Arts Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Deltaville Marina
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Suite 1

1 King Bed

Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Suite 1 bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Suite 2 bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sand and Sun Beachfront Home on Chesapeake Bay - Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County

The cottage is located on the southeastern tip of Gwynn's Island, offering beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay, stunning sunrises, and stargazing in a rural setting. The semi-private sandy shoreline and shallow beach with minimal waves are ideal for young families. Enjoy canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing on the bay. Lounge and relax on the large L-shaped deck with two dining tables (bar height 4-seater overlooking the bay and a rectangular table with seating for up to seven) and lounging chairs with views of the Chesapeake Bay and salt pond. If you enjoy watching wildlife, keep an eye out for dolphins, osprey, sea turtles, muskrats, cranes, blue herons, eagles and an assortment of birds. The interior features a spacious and open floor plan with natural light, a large central skylight, fully equipped kitchen, dining table with seating for 10, three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. A spacious primary bedroom features views of the Chesapeake Bay, king size bed, smart tv, en-suite bathroom with walk-in closet. The second bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. The third bedroom has twin bunk beds, a queen bed and smart tv. In the garage you will find beach chairs and toys, beach umbrellas, noodles, PFDs, and a wagon to transport equipment to the beach. The private outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off sand and salt after a long day (or evening) on the beach. The cottage is near the Gwynn's Island RV Resort in Mathews County, Virginia. Located a short 10-15 minute drive from the island is the small town of Mathews where you can enjoy casual and upscale dining, the local summer farmer's market, vintage and antique shops, and local art gallery. For nature lovers, Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Haven Beach are beautiful spots to enjoy nature walks and wildlife. Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg Premium Outlets, Jamestown Settlement, and the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center are approximately 45 to 55 miles from the island. The picturesque town of Gloucester is an easy 30-minute drive with a variety of local shops and restaurants.
** Please note that three security cameras are located around the perimeter of the cottage for the security of our guests and the property.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunk beds, beach toys provided

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pet fee $100

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please rinse to remove excess sand from kayaks, life jackets, beach toys and beach chairs before storing.

Close curtains and shades in bedrooms and living room before check out.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1962037vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gwynn

Located in Gwynn, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Deltaville Marina and Good Luck Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gwynn, VA

What's nearby

  • Gwynn's Island Museum - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Cobbs Creek Arts Center - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Deltaville Marina - 35 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Yorktown Beach - 51 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hole In The Wall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Hatchery Culture - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand and Sun Beachfront Home on Chesapeake Bay - Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sand and Sun Beachfront Home on Chesapeake Bay - Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Sand and Sun Beachfront Home on Chesapeake Bay - Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sand and Sun Beachfront Home on Chesapeake Bay - Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gwynn holiday home is steps from Chesapeake Bay and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Gwynn's Island Museum. Bethel Beach and Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here! The house is amazing, has everything you need. The resident Great Blue Heron is amazing to watch! So peaceful & relaxing. We truly love staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Fantastic Getaway from DC

We had a GREAT experience with all the amenities for a relaxing break from the normal city life. Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Amazing!

This has quickly become our favorite place for our annual girls trip. The property is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at this vacation rental with my wife and kids. The house was immaculate and perfectly suited for a family getaway. It provided everything we needed for an enjoyable week at the beach, including beach chairs, sand toys, umbrellas, and all the essentials for water fun. The location was ideal for relaxing by the bay and making great memories. We highly recommend this rental for families looking for a comfortable and convenient beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend -- Wonderful stay. Likely THEE best VRBO I have ever stayed at. So awesomely stocked. It literally was like being in our home. I would love to return to this beach, this house, this area. Much needed R&R before school starts up! Thank You Daisy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

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

Gwynn's Island Stay

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

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

Very Nice House

I had a great visit. The house is well maintained and has pretty much everything you would need for a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute fantastic VRBO. It is probably one of the best places I have rented. The beds were so comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need and want and well organized. It was unbelievably clean. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Perfect

Beautiful Gwynn's Island home in a peaceful, private setting. The beach and the expansive view were gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exceptional! Clearly the owner put a great deal of thought into furnishing the home and provided every possible amenity. We enjoyed kayaking in the Chesapeake from our private beach and relaxing on the spacious deck. Gwynn's Island and the neighboring towns of Mathews, Gloucester and Kilmarnock were charming. We're already planning to return next October. Thank you ... it was a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Relaxation Personified

We had a great stay, everything was as described. Daisy was easy to communicate with and the sunrises made for a special break.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was our first time to Gywnn Island and won’t be our last! The house is gorgeous and the owner has thought of everything that you would need. You feel like you have the whole area to yourself, even with the RV park next door you really didn’t notice it. It’s a fantastic trip to get away from the busy everyday things and slow down!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Slice of Heaven

Really special little slice of heaven on the Chesapeake Bay. Expectations exceeded in every way. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Wonderful week!

Absolutely delightful! The house and decor were beautiful. The owner provided any amenity you might need. Comfortable beds, great view, private beach with chairs, and so much more. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah I.

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

Amazing!

Friends and I stayed here for a long weekend. It was simply amazing. Our host thought of everything! The house is beautiful and had everything we could need. We loved it so much that we already booked it for our trip next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of Heaven

This was a superb holiday ... The cottage was delightful, neat and orderly with spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay ! We had our own private beach , with nice sturdy chairs and soft white sand. It was lovely just sitting, reading on the beach and watching all the wonderful wildlife .... a very special place !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

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

Second Perfect Stay

Our second year vacationing at Daisy's beautiful home. The house is appointed with everything you could need and more. Beautifully and comfortably appointed. The location is convenient to so much, but you still feel glorious privacy. Daisy is prompt an to communicate with, and makes the hole stay seamless. Would book it again for next if it wasn't already full.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

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

Perfection

We had an amazing stay with our pups! The house is stocked with everything you need, it’s bright & airy, we loved the remoteness & the private beach was heaven! Day trips to Gloucester & Williamsburg which are both within an hours drive & are dog friendly. We travel quite a bit with our pups & this is by far the nicest place we’ve stayed. So nice I’m booking our next trip! Daisy is an amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

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

Absolutely amazing!

This house is stunning- from the views on the porch to the decor you feel as if you are surrounded by high quality high end items. The space was beautifully designed in every room and the porch/patio area had the most comfortable furniture. The beach was private and large and the kayaks and water toys ect available for use were above and beyond what we had imagined. We look forward to booking our next trip and highly recommend this property to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Based on previous reviews and ratings, we expected the house to be nice. It was beyond our expectations. Not only did the house have every comfort imaginable (think linens, towels, comfortable beds, shampoo, conditioner, well stocked kitchen and every beach item needed) it was a wildlife experience. We saw bald eagles nesting nearby, a blue heron, an osprey, a hummingbird, hermit crabs, a snapping turtle, little black crabs and of course blue crabs, lots of fish, tree frogs and so many more creatures - a little kid's delight. And best of all, no jelly fish. A wonderful home and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet D.

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

Fantastic

We were visiting family that lives in the area for Christmas and rented this lovely home while there. Every detail was thought about and taken care of. The kitchen was well-stocked with utensils, cookware, and dishes. The owner thoughtfully provided lots of extras including soap, shampoo, bug spray, etc. We look forward to renting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

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

Wonderful!!

My Husband and I have been visiting Mathews every Summer since 2006. This is by far one of nicest, actually the nicest, experience that we have ever had while on vacation. The house is beautifully appointed inside and out. We wanted for absolutely nothing. You feel perfectly secluded with the landscaping and private beach, while still being close to town and all that the area has to offer. Hoping to stay next year and many to follow.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

above and beyond

I was so impressed with the quality of this house - beautiful renovation, super well-stocked and high quality everything. Beach gear was plentiful and in great condition. House was bright and airy with a beautiful view of the Bay from the porch, living room and kitchen. Communication with Daisy was easy and friendly too. The RV park is next door but wasn't an issue for us, except maybe detracting from the view just a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

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

Enjoyed evry minute!!

The host thought of everything more. We were so impressed with every thoughtful attention to detail. They went above and beyond to help guests feel welcome and comfortable...including a fully stocked game closet, another closet with beach towels, bug spray, sunscreen, beach bag and other beach gear, binoculars, a variety of books, colored pencils and activity books for all ages, just to name a few amenities. The home design touches were tasteful yet creative. The beds were super comfortable too. My ONLY suggestion is to add a bench to the outdoor shower. we all hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Daisy Johnson

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Why they chose this property

Tranquil setting with beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay. Huge domed skylight in center of house. Large decks with shaded areas and ceiling fans are perfect for relaxing.

What makes this property unique

Feels like a cozy bungalow yet roomy and bright. Private beach.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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