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Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colonial Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Place, Colonial Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom, ground floor, private bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom, ground floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs, River facing

1 Double Bed

Upstairs, River facing, bonus twin bed

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Ground floor, bathroom

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

Ground Floor, connected w/ back bedroom

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach

Located on the Point, and right where you want to be. Take a seat on the porch rockers and enjoy your beach views. It's a 1 block walk to the beach, and 3 blocks to restaurants, brew pubs, shops, marinas, and even a tiki-bar. Time to start enjoying.

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House is originally from 1910 but was renovated in 2019, and finished up in 2024. We are ready to welcome you to our our golf cart community with both historic charm and modern amenities. A lovely cottage to relax and unwind, an excellent choice for your getaway.

2 ground floor bedrooms, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Both bathrooms are on the ground floor. Large kitchen, with a table for 6. Double oven and plenty of kitchen tools if you like to cook.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pet fee is 1 dog, Additional fee if multiple dogs
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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
Lock the doors
Instructions are on the refrigerator - or reach out with any questions.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4391009vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Colonial Beach

Colonial Beach is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Land's End Wildlife Management Area, while Colonial Beach Historical Society and George Washington Birthplace National Monument are cultural highlights.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bayside Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Monrovia - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ingleside Vineyards - 14 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ledo Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$516, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, dog friendly, AC, WiFi, 1 block to beach located?

Situated in Colonial Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Colonial Beach, Colonial Beach Historical Society and Bayside Marina. James Monroe Birthplace and Monrovia are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with a convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thanks Dustin. Sorry Mother Nature was not kinder to you all. Maybe next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy & Bob are wonderful hosts. Their Red Roof Cottage is full of character and brings so much happiness to our Family. We love relaxing on the front porch. It is so close to everything that we enjoy. It has a beautiful view of the water. We always feel welcome as guests. It is our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Appreciate you - and very grateful to host you at Red Roof. Appreciate you all very much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Location
This was by far one of the best vrbo places we have stayed in. The hostess Kathy was amazing and so helpful and responsive ! The cottage had everything we needed . The beds were all very comfy . The air conditioner worked great , the yard was perfect for our small dog. The porch with the fans and the little birds nest was the best part. Seating-in and out was perfect for our visiting guest and we enjoyed the big kitchen . We will definitely be staying here again .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway

We love going to Colonial Beach. This house offered everything we were looking for in a mini vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Back again

It was a long weekend getaway. The stay was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Love you and your family! The cupcakes your dad made were amazing and appreciate you all.
Verified

8/10 Good

JEFF B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colonial Beach vacation

A beautiful location! Thanks for sharing with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Well supplied and great proximity to the beach. Owner responded quickly to questions. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Charming cottage!

Will book again. Everything was as described and the house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Look forward to seeing you all again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The worst part was having to leave. Home is beautiful, clean, and more than enough space. Kathy was a fabulous host and made sure we had everything we needed. That front porch…….. was great for morning coffee and mimosas and evening cocktails. Convenient location and walking distance to many shops and restaurants! Thanks so much…we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Excellent Home

The perfect home close to everything! The house is spacious, comfortable, and clean. It had a little of everything and with the little fenced yard was perfect for having our dog. The location is great with only a short walk to the beach (under 5minutes with kids) and the town is just a few blocks to many restaurants and shops. Definitely will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Beautiful home

Enjoyed waking up to the sunrise over the beach! This home has it all! Location, comfort, and special touches to make you feel at home. Will be back! Thankful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Thanks Laurie! I hope you & Kiwi & Barnaby are able to come back! Appreciate you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home. This is Our second stay this year in this wonderful cottage. We love the water view from the comfortable chairs on the beautiful front porch. Our Host was amazing. She left awesome treats for us and had a basket of toys out for our four year old niece. This home is so clean and is so close to things to do. We love it and we look forward to staying at this cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon B.

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

Quick getaway

House was clean, and as described in the listing. Very welcoming and stocked with all the necessities and more.Ownwer was amazing and made the entire process simple and enjoyable. We liked it so much we made reservation to go back before we even left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
I'm so happy we'll be seeing each other again in four weeks! You're such a fun and kind family, and I genuinely look forward to it. And please give your adorable fur babies a big hug for me!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Wonderful cottage with an amazing host!

We had a family gathering in CB for the 4th of July and our son’s birthday. Kathy, the host was so friendly, accommodating, and responsive. The house was super clean, has lots of charm, was nice and cool, and the location was perfect. We loved sitting on the front porch and gazing at the water. The house is located super close to the beach, town, and the bay. We were so happy to be able have our dog join us in the house as well! This is a gem in sweet little Colonial Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Home away from home

The host is amazing and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. The house is gorgeous and very comfortable. All the comforts of home and spacious. The property is well maintained and has a private backyard. And they are dog friendly. I travel with my dog all the time and I really needed a spot to stay on short notice that allowed dogs. 10 stars from me.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic week-long stay with my spouse and two dogs in October. Very clean house, large updated kitchen, nice updated bathrooms, front porch for sitting and enjoying river views, and the neighbors waive when they drive by! Friendly community who is welcoming to short-term renters—had so many conversations with locals. Enjoyed the easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, and pier. Rented a golf cart to get around which was so much fun! Really quiet area which was exactly what we wanted.Host is very nice, easy comms, and good restaurant recommendations. No issues bringing our two medium-size dogs who enjoyed daily walks and smells on the beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We loved this beautiful cottage. It was so nice and clean and offered many extras we did not expect. The front porch was made for relaxing. We enjoyed the view and the comfortable rockers. Kathy was so pleasant and so easy to work with. She surprised me with gluten free cookies and a wonderful bottle of wine. Our grand dog Winnie was welcome to be there and that meant a lot to us. We plan to visit this beautiful cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Appreciate you all! And look forward to welcoming you back! And Sharing your crabs was over and above. I hope Winnie enjoys her new family! She is beautiful puppy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW,WOW,WOW! What a lovely home. Kathy was a super hostess. The house has everything you need and more to have a wonderful stay. The yard is fenced in and kept our small puppers safe and sound. You are in walking distance to the beach/river. Also, there are many eating places of all kinds, brewery/coffee shops, and yes, even ice cream. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you -- you all must have been amazing teachers! look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Zimmerman

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My family and I started as weekenders in Colonial Beach (2007). In 2022, my husband and I moved full time after he retired. We have been renting our original home for the last 3 years and have enjoyed meeting folks and helping to make their vacation or business trip a little better.

Why they chose this property

The people, peacefulness, quiet, kindness, golf carts, sunrises, sunsets, eagles, osprey, birds! And ALL the live music! These are just some of the reasons we came to Colonial Beach. Not many places where you can find 4-5 different live music acts 4-5 days a week, all within a golf cart ride.

Being 90 minutes from Fairfax/Centreville, and other Northern Virginia areas; 60-75 minutes to DC; 15 minutes to the 301 bridge and entering into Maryland. So - we are close enough to the city, but far enough that you feel the stress fall away when you pull into town.

What makes this property unique

We are on "the point", which makes it #1 for location, location, location. We are not beach front, but we are 1 block to the beach and have a beautiful clear line of site to the beach. And, per my guests - we have the best front porch!

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