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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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FOSTER, VA
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
  • Yorktown Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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 Queen 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
Contact owner
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fireworks are not permitted

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

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Located in Westville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gloucester Golf Club and Severn Yachting Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street Center and Walter Reed Plaza. 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

  • Gwynn's Island Musuem - 31 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Deltaville Marina - 42 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Yorktown Beach - 49 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Colonial National Historical Park - 53 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shun Xing Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬19 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 16 mi (25 km) of Gwynn's Island Musuem, Main Street Center and Ware Parish Church. Fairfield Foundation and Gloucester Public Library are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Daniele Kurze

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English, German

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