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Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Relaxation awaits
Welcome to the Bay!
Relaxing on the back porch
Private beach
Kayaking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, White Stone Beach
  • Place, Golden Eagle Golf Club
  • Place, Compass Entertainment Complex

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat

Get away from it all on Henry's Island, offering alluring privacy and breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy the 5-acre Bay-front home whose private sandy beach includes unique Northern Neck sand dunes. Swim, crab, fish, or use provided canoe, kayak, or paddle board to explore the water. Relax on lounge chairs with a frosty drink (margarita machine included). Take in the Bay breeze while reading a book or sleeping on the beach. The open floor plan and 9 ft. ceilings provide a spectacular view to watch bald eagles, osprey, and heron without leaving the beautifully furnished house. Dine inside overlooking the Bay or eat outside on the patio set after using the gas grill. Three king bedrooms (including two master suites), a bunk room, and a separate playroom make it comfortable and fun for adults and kids alike.


Something for Everyone: Tour one of historic Northern Neck's 19 museums, golf, or sip Virginia's finest wines on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Sail, shop or dine in award-winning restaurants nearby. Enjoy an easy drive to historic Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, and Water Country USA.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

White Stone

Located in White Stone, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hughlett Point Natural Area and Chesapeake Bay, while Steamboat Era Museum and Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Compass Entertainment Complex and Deltaville Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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White Stone, VA

What's nearby

  • Steamboat Era Museum - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • White Stone Beach - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Golden Eagle Golf Club - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Historic Christ Church - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 21 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chesapeake Doughnut Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rocket Billy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The 606 Featuring The Quays And Walkabout Creek - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sandpiper Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat located?

This White Stone holiday home is on the beach, steps from Chesapeake Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of White Stone Beach and Steamboat Era Museum. Golden Eagle Golf Club and Historic Christ Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Faith S., Silver spring md

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

It was great location

It was good except there were so many biting flies outside and no toilet papers and trash bags provided. Overall, was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

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

Great Location

The Location was amazing! Very restful atmosphere. Large rooms, great kitchen excellent views of the beach!! We enjoyed watching the Bald Eagles fly around. Very family friendly home!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

William M., Vienna, VA

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

Wonderful beach weekend

We loved our stay at this property. Just walk a few steps through the frontal dune and you are on your own private beach. The water was beautiful and clear and absolutely delighted our 4 and 5 year old kids. The house is big, with two master suites. Owners were very helpful. We hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great family fun

This property was perfect for our family including , adults and young grandchildren. The water was warm and shallow and the grandchildren had a great time. The adults used the canoe and kyack and paddle board. We could all eat together at the large table and enjoyed the privacy of our own beach. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

Peaceful and Picturesque Retreat

This comfortable home is the perfect place to restore your soul with the quiet natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. It offers all the modern conveniences with expansive views of the water reflecting the brilliance of sunrises and soft glow of pinks and blues on the horizon as daylight begins to fade. Treat your family to some time to relax and reconnect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Scott P.

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

Memorial Day Weekend...

Property is great, and while the WIFI isn't the best, it DOES NOT deter from the view, peacefulness and all the other conveniences of home. Diane is WONDERFUL to work with and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Family Getaway — Already Booked for Next Year!We’ve been coming to this area for 25 years, and with our growing family, we were thrilled to find a home that could comfortably accommodate us, our daughter and son-in-law, and our granddaughter — with a second granddaughter on the way!This house was everything we hoped for and more. The beach access is perfect for young children, with calm, shallow water that feels safe and relaxing. Inside, the home is spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the living room has plenty of seating for everyone. The kitchen is well-stocked with plenty of plates and silverware, and the internet worked great throughout our stay. We also loved the outdoor seating and the extra touches like the canoe and paddle board! The home and setting are even more beautiful and welcoming in person.We were also so impressed to see that past guest suggestions (like adding bedside tables, a dresser in the bunk room, and additional outdoor seating) have already been addressed. It really shows how considerate and responsive the owners are to their renters, which made us feel even more at home.A few small suggestions that would make the stay even more enjoyable:•The outdoor shower didn’t drain, which made it difficult to use.•lamps on the bedside tables would have been nice and there were multiple light bulbs out throughout the house.Definitely not negative comments but ideas to make a great home better. Thank you for sharing your lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN D.

Wedding weekend

Lovely, spacious home. Didn't get to enjoy many nice amenities, grill, bonfire pit etc due to tight schedule. Could use dressers in bunk room & downstairs queen sleeper room. Beautiful view!

6/10 Okay

melissa L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
My review may be totally different than another guest. The communication was poor resulting in a situation that made us look bad when the request of the family pet was overlooked once sending the dates of booking thinking after the conversation the fee was added to final payment due but on our part assuming the fee was added like other places we stay through the year and here before. This resulted in having to send a screenshot of the conversation through the Vrbo inbox to prove "family pet welcomed with a fee" with no acknowledgement of the overlook. The Air conditioner stopped working one morning and we were told we could drive to the store to get fans and close the curtains. This also happened when we stayed there yrs ago. The gentleman that came out the next day apparently was out a month prior for the same reason. The hard wired smoke alarm went off our last night from 9:30 pm to 4 am. No batteries in the house and no answer to email and text until hrs later I googled what to do to stop a hard wired alarm! This was our last night so maybe lifting the sheet brought from home for the dog caused hair after cleaning the night prior. With no sleep we were in a hurry and time was approaching. What we were accused of is why I am writing a review. I never sent a text about the dirty dishes in the cabinet, dust, sand,toys and a few cards under the sofa when we had to retrieve something. Or that there was no propane for the grill and that was dirty. Maybe a different crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Lovely Northern Neck setting

The house at Windmill Point offers spectacular views of the Bay, privacy, and beach/water access for wading and kayaking. The house itself is beautiful and well-appointed with all the kitchen equipment, linens, essential appliances to make for a pleasant stay. The bathrooms are beautiful, the bedrooms spacious and nicely furnished, and the living room provided the best views of the beach and water. We saw nesting osprey, deer, rabbits, heron, and geese. The location was ideal for cycling on nice, flat and very quiet backroads. A quick trip to Kilmarnock offered shopping and a good variety of restaurants. We hope to stay here again in the fall.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Michigan

Like your own private island!

Our family of 10 had plenty of room. The kayak, paddle board and canoe were perfect for the beautiful shallow waters of Chesapeake Bay! There is a house next door but we still felt like we had our own private island! Sandy beach and warm, calm waters are perfect for young children. Lots of beach toys and beach towels available. Kitchen has many great amenities but could use some new larger fry pans. We cooked many great meals and the Weber gas grill was a plus! Make sure you hit the grocery store beforehand as it's quite a drive back into town! The Northern Neck area has cool shops, art galleries and lots of historical sites! We checked out The Steamship Era Museum and George Washington's birthplace! Diane was great to work with! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5th year - great family vacation

We have rented this house for the last 5 years. Cleanliness has always been a little patchy but this year the house had not been cleaned at all when we arrived, the laundry was done but bathrooms, kitchen and all floors were obviously not touched. It was not pleasant to walk into a vacation house and find other people’s waste. However, I want to say - I contacted Dianne and she responded quickly, apologized and refunded our cleaning fee. I know it’s difficult for owners to know what the cleaning company is actually doing, they can’t be there every week to check on things. This is a great house in a beautiful, private location. We love going there with our family - it’s perfect for our young grandsons. Once issues with cleaning company are ironed out it will be a 5 star property for sure.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stacy M.

Relaxing, private, and clean!

My husband, our four children, and I had a very relaxing time in this home. Unfortunately, it rained (and was unusually chilly) all but one of the days we were there. If the fireplace had been connected, it would have made the cold weather a little less disappointing, so that was unfortunate, but overall, it was still a lovely time. The owner was accommodating and very attentive/responsive to any questions we had. The kitchen/bathrooms/towels were well-stocked. The home is very quiet and secluded, which was exactly what we were looking for. The waterfront is exclusive, which means you won't have people walking by your house while you're enjoying the view. The water is nice and shallow - perfect for little ones to play and splash. But be careful of the coral on the rocks out front - it is sharp! Two of our kids cut themselves by trying to climb on the rocks. Pool/water shoes are definitely recommended! We look forward to visiting again when the weather is warmer and we can enjoy the beach more!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Kim K.

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

Great house and beach for families with small children

We enjoyed our stay. The house is large, laid out very nicely, has many windows with beautifull views, and the water access was perfect for our needs. The location is very private and even offers enough beach front to take a nice little stroll. The gentle sandy grade and shallow water ( to the break wall ) was ideal for us as we had our two small grandchildren with us. It was also very nice for using the kayak and paddle board. It's a wonderful art for observing nature. There was a family of Osprey that we enjoyed watching, and many herons, one day we were visited by dolphins. The house itself was clean and offers a very large open kitchen with a dining table that seats 10 comfortably. We have stayed in many rentals and have found that even large houses that sleep16 people will often provide only one small dining table. We like to have family meals and play cards / games so we appreciate this property for providing lots of room for that. There is also large island with bar stools. lots of seating. The house does show some wear so if you are looking for something pristine and luxurious this is not it, but for a relaxed family vacation it works well. Our one possible complaint is the ant problem. there were ant traps in place but we were still plagued by tiny ants and had to be very careful about leaving any food on the counters. This isn't a deal breaker for us, I'm sure its a seasonal thing, we are having a similar problem at home, but feel its worth mentioning. Only other suggestion would be more night stands; one king room offered none and other king rooms offer only one. It is a minor inconvenience but sometimes those little things are very much appreciated. Overall it was just what we were looking for and we will try to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third stay here, absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman H H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Properties needs maintenance and a thorough cleaningLinens stainedLights not workingAmazing location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third trip to this house.....we love the location, it is private and picturesque...we got to see the bald eagles again!!!!!! WE love the 30 second walk to the beach and the calm water of the bay! The local environment is also beautiful...especially the towns of White Stone and Kilmarnock and the local marinas. The home is beautiful. WE hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Chesapeake Bay Beachfront Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It is a lovely home with beautiful views and ample space for a large group. The house was clean and well stocked with necessities. The property manager was flexible and responsive. We loved the beach and had great fun swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. We are big fans of the northern neck area and nearby Irvington, White Stone and Kilmarnock for their restaurants, shops and events. We highly recommend this home for a family vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Another great stay

Enjoyed the updates including new couches and linens since our last trip. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Beautiful home

Terrific houses with incredible views of the bay. Kids loved playing on the beach and in the game room. Have rented before and hopefully will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Thanksgiving

Perfect size and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sedona Y.

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

Dream Property

This property is absolutely amazing. The listing and pictures do not do it justice. The home is much larger than the posting makes it seem and the private beach is absolutely perfect. The shallow and calm waters were perfect for my children who enjoyed the water from sun up until sun down. There was an issue (that really was a non issue) that the owner of the property communicated to us prior to arrival. Although it was really a non- issue, the communication was appreciated. We were so pleased with the location of this property and everything that was provided along with it that we will hopefully return next year for a longer period of time! Thank you so much for allowing us to be your guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Another Great LDW

Third time was a charm, we love your property and are hoping to continue the tradition for years to come. Best, Sam
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna A.

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

The perfect place for us

This was the second year in a row we have stayed here, and we absolutely loved it! The house was clean and smelled so fresh when we arrived, and the location is so beautiful. We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, and the fishing was fantastic. Diane is a wonderful host, and we hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buddy D.

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

Whitestone Stay

Cant say enough about the views from this property and the feeling as though you have the bay all to yourself! Kitchen was perfect and there was plenty of room for the 8 of us (4 adults and 4 teens) to eat and cook and hang out and play games and just be together! We took the opportunity to spend a day in Kilmarnock (VERY close) with great shops and great grocery store (Tri-Star for the win) and you've GOT to try Small Town Burger for the best smashburger in the Northern Neck...and this is coming from a guy who loved NNK Burger before they burned down! While it in no way detracts from the place at all...the mosquitos and horseflies there are no joke, be prepared to go to battle with them!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Diane Boyle

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We love the relaxed atmosphere of being right on the Chesapeake Bay where going to beach doesn't require leaving the property.

Why they chose this property

Just a short distance from DC, this private location provides a soft sandy beach to relax. However relaxing doesn't mean boring. The historic Northern Neck of Virginia has award winning golf, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, history (birthplace of three US presidents), art, antiques, and vineyards.

What makes this property unique

The private beach and endless Bay views makes it perfect for relaxing and playing.

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