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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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SHADYHURST, a Victorian Farmhouse built in 1921, restored in 2021.
SHADYHURST - a birds eye view
Another birds eye view - SHADYHURST property includes waterfront (East River)
Enjoy the nature views from the new pier
Plenty of sitting space at the tip of the dock.

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Floor - BR

1 King Bed

2nd Floor - Guest BR

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor - Guest BR

1 King Bed

2nd Floor - Master BR

1 King Bed

3rd Floor - Guest BR

2 Single Beds

3rd Floor - Guest BR

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
PacknPlay, Feeding chair available upon request

Events

No events allowed
Contact owner

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fireworks are not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact owner
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
Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21

About the area

Bohannon

Located in Westville, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Deltaville Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at York County Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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FOSTER, VA

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, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrysi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
Wonderful comfortable home for our whole family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

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

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Daniele Kurze

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English, German

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