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Blue Heron Cottage Cute Lake Front + Kayaks + Stars + Boat Launch & Slip

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The cottage at dusk
Firepit out back with great views of the lake - firewood can be delivered $25
Enjoy meals on the porch with a view of the lake
Property grounds
View from front door - cozy living room with open kitchen and bar seating
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Mineral, VA
  • Popular LocationLake Anna2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Anna State Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Anna Winery18 min drive
  • AirportCharlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)57 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Blue Heron Cottage Cute Lake Front + Kayaks + Stars + Boat Launch & Slip

Cozy cottage on 5 rolling acres with expansive lake and sunset views, and two kayaks. Enjoy the still morning with a paddle, or coffee on the porch. Rent a boat and/or 2 jetskis on-site, perfect for water sports and fishing. Relax on the day bed with a book, or visit a local distillery, winery, or cidery. Or just enjoy the privacy of your own waterfront lounge space and listen to the water lap on the shore. Take in historical sights, walk the Lake Anna Boardwalk and dine lakeside. 45 min to Fredericksburg, 55 to UVA.

The space:
Open floor plan, two bedrooms, bonus daybed w/ trundle, and ceiling fans in every room for that tropical feel.

Comfortable queen beds. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking in or try one of our local restaurants.

Lake Anna is the second largest lake in the state of Virginia, measuring 17 miles long with 200 miles of shoreline.

Plenty to do in the area, such as:

***The Boardwalk on Lake Anna
The prime location for retail shops, dining, and waterfront fun. Enjoy some rest and relaxation and great fun with family and friends in a tranquil setting against the breathtaking views of Lake Anna. 500′ of waterfront boardwalk; shops include a convenience store, water sports supplies, and more; sports bar & grill/ family dining. Play a round of mini-golf at The Boardwalk on Lake Anna, home to local favorite, Tim’s at Lake Anna. Tim’s is a restaurant and crab house in one, with a laidback, resort feel. Indoor and outdoor waterfront seating.

***Goochland Drive-in
Step back in time at a drive-in movie theatre.

***Lake Anna State Park
The crown jewel of Lake Anna’s local activities is Lake Anna State Park. The park spans 2,810 acres with more than 10 miles of lake frontage.

***Dickson’s Store
Dickinson’s Store has always been a local draw, remodeled to give the old country store a few modern amenities. Deli counter and home to the stone Beer Cave, housing a wide variety of unique craft beers at optimal temperatures.

***History
Lake Anna is steeped in Civil War and American history. The most notable historical events include the Battle of Chancellorsville in Spotsylvania, which resulted in more casualties than any other engagement ever fought on Virginia soil, including the wounding of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.

***Visit the site of the May 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. 45-minute guided walking tours, featuring the “Bloody Angle” where the battle lasted two weeks and included bitter hand-to-hand combat.

***King's Dominion Amusement Park, 30 minutes away in Doswell
Families will enjoy thrilling rides, like Intimidator 305, Delirium, and the newest ride, Twisted Timbers. Twisted Timbers is a wooden coaster with a twist of steel—first of its kind in the mid-Atlantic—that plummets riders down a 109-foot-tall barrel roll drop and sends you twisting and turning at 54 miles per hour. Or take your kids to explore the recently expanded Planet Snoopy. Then, when you need to escape the heat, head to the park’s Soak City, which features water slides, rushing rivers, and a 650,000-gallon wave pool.

The activity options are endless! So much to do! Or just hideaway at the cottage, enjoying rural lake life. It's all good

Cooper Vineyards - 27 min drive
Louisa Arts Center - 29 min drive
Chancellorsville Battlefield - 30 min drive
University of Virginia - 55 min drive

***Great Location with easy access
Conveniently located near U. S. Route 522 for ease of access from Rt. 29 (James Monroe Hwy.).Distance from Washington, DC: 80 miles. Distance from Richmond, VA: 50 miles. Distance from Charlottesville, VA: 40 miles. Distance from Fredericksburg, VA: 20 miles.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 56 min drive
Guest access
Parking for three cars in front of cottage. Do not block driveway please. Keyless entry, make yourselves at home. Reach out with any questions or concerns.
Other things to note
We love dogs! $150 per dog. Please advise if bringing a dog(s). We want to welcome your dog with some treats too! A separate request for payment of pet fee will come through Airbnb's Resolution Center, as they don't add it to your initial payment.

*The home is set back from the lake about 175 feet, while you are not directly on the lake... there are expansive lake views and you will have access to a dock. We love the cottage and feel like its our lake home away from home, but also wanted to set expectations for your stay!

*Please also note that we share our driveway with the small marina - while this is a huge bonus as you will have easy access to boat and jet ski rentals, we do want to be sure that you're aware that vehicles may be coming and going from the marina via the driveway.

*We are positioned along a quiet, country road across from a farm. It is rarely busy, but there may be occasional road noise.

Property manager

Ashley
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove all trash and recycling upon checkout. Belmont Convenience Center is ~1 mile away where you can drop this off.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mineral

Located in Mineral, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Anna and Lake Anna State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mineral, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Anna - 2 min walk
  • Lake Anna State Park - 12 min drive
  • Lake Anna Winery - 18 min drive
  • North Anna Nuclear Information Center - 22 min drive
  • Central Park Fun Land - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim's at Lake Anna - 12 min drive
  • Lake Anna Taphouse - 16 min drive
  • The Cove at Lake Anna - 4 min drive
  • Coyote Hole Ciderworks - 15 min drive
  • No Wake Zone - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Cottage Cute Lake Front + Kayaks + Stars + Boat Launch & Slip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Cottage Cute Lake Front + Kayaks + Stars + Boat Launch & Slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Cottage Cute Lake Front + Kayaks + Stars + Boat Launch & Slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Cottage Cute Lake Front + Kayaks + Stars + Boat Launch & Slip located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Anna and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Anna State Park and Lake Anna Winery. North Anna Nuclear Information Center is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip to Lake Anna
This property fit all our needs. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was comfortable, and cottage was cozy. There is a restaurant a couple miles away as well as a grocery store. We were there to fish, so the proximity of the boat ramp to the cottage was perfect. We have already booked this property for our Spring trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Centreville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We've stayed at this property before and enjoyed our time. We have a boat and access to the lake is very convenient and easy. Has all the essentials and is a nice place for a small group to get away to Lake Anna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ken K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with caveats
Overall, the property is well decorated, it was generally clean, the kitchen has what you need with nice appliances, and the host was generally responsive. We enjoyed the visit to the area and the location worked for our needs. The kayaks were nice to have and we did make use of them. We are grateful for the opportunity to rent this property at a time our family, with our small dog, needed a getaway and it served that purpose and was convenient to the lake and local restaurants. However, rentals are a business and we feel it necessary to share our experience. We did run into many friction points that really stacked up and this review is a reflection of our cumulative experiences. Most of the issues were not worth a phone call or simply were a bigger ask than an immediate fix. Some were just visual detractors from the total experience. The house is not as close to the lake as the description might imply but it is a super short walk. You can see the lake water from the property which is nice but you really don't “experience” it from this distance. The house is right off a paved road as well as a gravel road for a boat launch. For being described as a quiet location, there was quite a bit of traffic over almost all 4 days we were there. My family even remarked at this without prompting. Much of it was related to the boat launch. However, the evenings were generally peaceful with no traffic; mornings and days a little less so. There was also some unexpected road work related to tree cutting and disposal - that was just bad luck on our part. The little beach was a nice touch for the kids, but when we arrived there was a big rotting fish carcass next to it. It did not look like it was something that may have washed ashore but rather discarded perhaps by a boat launch user. With the beach listed as a feature, I expected some rudimentary property management around it. The kayaks served their purpose and really were nice to have available - but one is in need of repair as the seat was broken - but usable. Both storm doors had issues. The main entrance door has a bent rod on the pneumatic closer which caused issues with the door closing. The front storm door has seal issues that allow a lot of bugs to enter. This lead to needing to leave the solid doors closed all trip and did not give our dog a place to look out and watch the outside as she prefers to do when indoors. The main door programmable lock failed twice to unlock, fortu
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lois Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Little Cottage
We enjoyed a few days here for a long weekend. Visited LA State Park (20 min) and walked some trails there, went to LA Winery (15 min) and The Boardwalk (meh). Everything we needed was provided including linens, soaps, paper items.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly M., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage with a beautiful Lake View
We had a wonderful time visiting Lake Anna. The cottage was so quaint and cozy! The cottage was clean and well equipped. Our pup was especially at ease with the treats provided. The property is located near a cattle farm so it was neat to see the cows in the morning and evening and play on the lake during the day. Just a few items to note, previous guests left coffee grounds in the coffee maker. Front storm door had stripping falling off bottom, door didn’t want to stay closed. Trash receptacle outside didn’t have a lid, filled with rain water and worried it would attract critters. Grass was tall upon arrival, however it was cut next morning. Need a good weeding/clean up around the house and decking. The view from the deck is gorgeous and access to the water was so convenient! Worked out awesomely with our jet skis and swimming for the pup!! I was surprised that the boat ramp/launch was public, maybe my misunderstanding from the listing, more traffic coming and going on the weekend in the driveway, some driving too fast! The private beach was shared with neighbors who are residents. They were super friendly and we spent our time out of the water setting on the cottage deck so it was fine but again, from the listing, impression was “private”. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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