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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Haywood, VA
  • Place, Bay School Community Arts Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes.

Quiet and secluded 3 bedroom/ 3 bath home located on the water in Port Haywood (five miles from downtown Mathews). Watch the beautiful sunsets from the backyard, screened porch, and large private dock. Fish, crab, or use the floating dock to launch kayaks or paddleboards. 2 night minimum stay required. All rentals require a rental agreement to be signed with a copy of the renters valid ID.

The home has 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and one twin with a trundle. There is also a pullout couch in the den that converts to a double bed. The home comfortably sleeps six (2 of whom should be children in the twin trundle bed). The pullout sofa bed can sleep 1-2 more persons but will require the use of the den/family room as a bedroom, which will limit access to the back patio.

Unfortunately, boats, trailers, and RVs are not allowed on property. Guests can trailer their boats to local public ramps or marinas to launch and recover. We recommend guests who wish to bring boats as part of their visit contact a local marina for transient slip rentals (try Davis Creek Marina, 10 minutes from property; or Morningstar marina which is 15 minutes away). Note that at low tide, the water level in the cove prohibits even shallow draft boats from operating. Boats may run aground.

Home includes AC/Heat and whole house generator, newly renovated kitchen, gas range, washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and cable/Wifi. A second stove is in the garage for steaming crabs caught off the dock!

Voted one of the top 50 small towns in America, Mathews County boasts not a single traffic light, but has an updated downtown area with shopping, dining, and art. Mathews and its environs have numerous recreational points of interest, including New Point Comfort Lighthouse, the historic Courthouse district, annual Market Days, weekly Farmers' Market, as well as numerous antique shops and unique restaurants. A 5 minute drive (or you can bike) takes you to Bethel Beach Nature Preserve and its unspoiled shoreline (perfect for walks in the morning or evening) located directly on the Chesapeake Bay.

Bring your bike! Mathews is known for its scenic byways and miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

Your quiet retreat is here: close to Richmond, D.C., Williamsburg, Yorktown and Virginia Beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 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
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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 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

About the area

Port Haywood

Located in Port Haywood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. White Marsh Shopping Center and Main Street Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Chesapeake Bay. Bay School Community Arts Center and Cobbs Creek Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Haywood, VA

What's nearby

  • Bay School Community Arts Center - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bethel Beach - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Gwynn's Island Musuem - 20 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 60 min drive - 80.9 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes.?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes. on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$490, 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 Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunsets on the Mobjack and East River! Bring your kayaks & bikes. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chesapeake Bay, Bay School Community Arts Center and Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve. Bethel Beach and Gwynn's Island Musuem are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carman G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and INTENSELY peaceful and relaxing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

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

Great location and view

House is very well organized and setup for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Y.

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

Secluded relaxation

If you’re looking to get away from it all, this is your place. Very quiet, peaceful, beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Lovely visit!

Lee’s home is beautiful, comfortable, and well equipped. We loved our time watching birds and boats, talking, and relaxing. We were also able to visit and enjoy the nearby Bethel Beach Nature Preserve. Such a great respite in a serene location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne Y.

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

Relaxing stay.

Lovely, secluded home with tons of privacy. Our favorite location on the Middle Peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to unwind. Appreciate the ability to enjoy the water/sunset view from the screened porch, breakfast nook, and formal living room. This property also has an excellent dock for fishing and crabbing.Photos/descriptions are accurate and the house is well stocked and clean.Excellent experience working with the owner throughout from start to finish. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Spacious one story getaway

Beautiful one story property with lots of space for spreading out. On the water, clean, modern, with plenty of kitchen Supplies and nice family game room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin-Lynn C.

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

Crabbing Trip

Perfect property for catching and eating crabs while relaxing on the dock in a quiet, serene location on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Great getaway weekend!

This is an amazing property and home. Our family enjoyed relaxing on the beautiful pier and gathering together in the well appointed home. Would definitely rent this again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claiborne D.

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

Beautiful place!

Beautiful house with amazing views. The house is so comfortable to stay in with a lot of lovely touches. The owner was great to work with! Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Corey B.

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

Awesome home and perfect sunsets

This property was perfect for our family while we were in the area for business. Very homey and great area. We would definitely stay here again when we return to the area. The whole communication process with the owner was simple and stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom m.

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

River vacation

Great family time. House has picture perfect water view and is conveniently near town of Mathews. Homeowner takes care to see that house is well appointed, clean and ready for guests Cant ask for more, looking forward to a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

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

Water View

Out of a dozen VRBO properties we have stayed at this property was equipped extremely well in the Kitchen & Bathrooms. Great views of the water. You could tell the owners really took care of the property and upgraded it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne Y.

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

Mobjack relaxation

Lovely home at a wonderful private location. It was just what the doctor ordered. Everything as described on the website and we had every convenience that we needed. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Perfect River Spot

This was the second time we've stayed at this house, and once again, it was great. I even said to my wife that this would be the kind of house I'd buy if we got a river house. I can tell the owners have taken great care to make sure the space is clean and everything a guest needs is there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carman G.

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

Quiet and restful getaway, surrounded by nature

A lovely and well appointed home on a beautiful waterfront property. We loved the screened in porch and the hours we spent kayaking right outside our door. The Pileated woodpecker and white egret and great grey heron were a sight to see!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

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

Stunning, clean and comfortable property

My husband, myself and our 14 mo daughter recently spent three days at this house and had a fantastic time. As others have said, the place exceeded expectations. It was perfectly clean and well-appointed and served as a perfect base for us to explore the bay beaches nearby. We especially enjoyed time on the dock and screened porch, and had everything we needed. We would absolutely rent again if we are headed to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Namwon H.

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

Beautiful House, Better Host

The house was beautiful, with many activities to do around the house. The private pier was very nice, and the entire facility was splendid. Lee was a great host, and it was easy to communicate. We look forward to coming back sometime next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Relaxing weekend

Your home is very spacious and the views are wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on your beautiful dock reading and listening to the wonderful sounds of the Osprey, which were everywhere! You are close to the town of Mathews and we always love going to Richardson's and Southward.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Beautiful, clean and homey

We stayed here over the holidays and felt like it was a great home-away-from-home. The views were lovely and the home itself was clean, inviting and cozy. We would definitely stay here again. Our only complaint would be the trash drop-off at the end of our stay, as it is a significant distance away from the property and pretty inconvenient to fit into our travel plans. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Best Relaxation ….

We’re a family of 5 adults and a toddler. Perfect place to disconnect from business of life. Home was clean, homey and well cared for in every area. Dock was great spot to watch beautiful sunsets, dolphins and fly a kite. Host was responsive and welcoming. Definitely a win.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Sunsets exactly as advertised!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It had everything we needed for a relaxing and fun weekend. The house is clean and comfortable with amazing views of the river. We really appreciated that we weren't right on top of the neighbors. It made it feel very private. We spent our evenings out on the dock watching the phenomenal sunsets, laughing about the little crabs running around and watching the birds fly by. The owner was very friendly and responsive. Would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina T.

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

Beautiful view. Quiet and peaceful.

We loved sitting on the screened-in porch seeing and hearing the birds. The woods are dense- tall pines and lots of undergrowth. The air is refreshing and when we stayed in July it was very warm and humid. Mathews county is quaint and homey- like going back in time. The house is in a quiet and somewhat remote location. Accommodations are comfortable and all rooms are on one floor. Definitely a place for relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Secluded bayside retreat

Lee Folsom's place on Mobjack bay was the perfect getaway location for enjoying the water, relaxing amid the pines, and soaking up the beauty of the surroundings. The house was very comfortable, spacious, and well-apportioned. The screened in porch was perfect for enjoying the summer evenings bug-free, while the bedrooms were comfortable and clean, as were the three bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we could have needed to cook, too. The property has a large lawn with nice grass in the rear facing the bay, while the dock was sturdy and perfect for sunbathing or reading waterside. Highly recommended---bring a kayak/canoe/etc. if you have one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carroll M.

This property is beautifully positioned on the water and is clean, welcoming, and well maintained.

The new dock is just gorgeous. We enjoyed being able to enter our kayaks into shallow water. We had several special encounters with wildlife including the baby bunny in the front yard who greeted us when we arrived. We saw an eagle, an otter playing near the dock early Saturday morning, and an amazing number of rays swimming under our boats just west and around the bend. We enjoyed having a front row seat for the powerful front that moved in on Saturday evening. The screened porch is very comfortable for this activity. The only improvements I would suggest would be to make the house more accecible for folks that don't need a wheel chair but need a few adjustments. Examples of adjustments include handrails on both sides of steps to safely get up and down into the house and something sturdy to hold on to in bathrooms and showers. Overall, the house was perfect for us. Thank you for letting us share it with you!! Carroll Garland
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Lee Folsom

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What makes this property unique

This home offers fantastic views of the Mobjack Bay at the mouth of the East River. In the evenings the patio, dock, and backyard are witness to some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see. There are hawks, bald eagles, and ospreys that all nest nearby. Our guests and friends from all over the country have commented on our home's wonderful setting and how quiet and peaceful it is. In season, there are blue crabs galore, and fish in abundance. This is a wonderful place to simply relax.

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