Romantic Cottage on Private 3 Acres, On Little Wicomico; Approved Pets Only

Heathsville, Virginia
$312 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

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playlist: (very long list of views from our peaceful pier: https://www.youtube.com/playlist list=PLR1VdmgRdji2EpiVhKhficQQNVqpgXlAC)
The property is a special place and secluded. Three acres to wander and explore, sit on the beach, or get out on the water. Fully restored cottage (2023), called “Periwinkle” is meticulously appointed, and super clean. A very cheerful place for a couple's romantic weekend, a friends’ reunion, or a family get together. The water views are “soul-cleansing”, and visible through the entire back of house. Large deck gives you a >200 degree view of water with well over 300 ft of waterfront across two waterways. Hundreds of flowering plants, and hundreds of bird species are constantly bringing something new to look at. Chesapeake Bay is visible across the street, and visible from front of property

Remote working No problem, gigabit optical/cable to house WI-FI, and 3 TV monitors. There is a small desk and long bar height counter to spread out. Smart TV in the living room provides some pre-loaded streaming; bring your fire tv stick or game console to hook up in the living room or one of the bedrooms. There's a large chess set in closet, including competition timer. Also there are >150 DVDs, and 2 DVD players, for family movie night. Use the new premium power-recline leather furniture to relax after a hard day of playing or working. If you are staying for a while, the laundry room has a full sized washer and dryer. Novels and history books on the Northern Neck are around the house, as well as a player's guitar (by request).

Pets: We will allow up to two dogs, upon approval (no cats or other pets). There are stipulations to bringing a dog to the property including: no dogs are allowed on the furniture or beds, dogs must be over a year old, house broken and non-chewers.

Bringing an infant/toddler We provide a porta-crib w/sheet, and a jogging stroller on property. There is a toddler high chair in the kitchen (or closet). Let us know so we can make sure they are accessible. This saves you car space!

New pier/dock was built in March '23, and there is a marina just across the river, so bring your power boat (MWL 5-7'), or just string a hammock and enjoy the sun. You can fish from the yard or dock, check the rules on vmrc.org for license. No fishing gear provided.

There are also several kayaks, paddle boards, and floats to use as part of your stay, housed in the renter's shed you'll also find a couple beach chairs to use, and basketball/soccer ball, bocce, croquet. Basketball goal available, and 9-hole disc golf course marked along with instructions provided to renters.

What is the craziest, most awesome thing left There is a camping hammock in the closet. It holds 300 lbs. Just right for a star-lit night under the trees for one or maybe two small guests during your stay. Don't worry, we didn't count it (the additional air mattress or the leather couch) in sleeping spots... Bring your bikes, frisbees, hiking boots, boats, and swim trunks; there’s so much to do!

Renovations include new heat pump/central air with duct work, new plumbing, fixtures, and new electrical/lighting/ceiling fans throughout. House has Wi-Fi door lock and thermostat to make access easy and comfortable.

Kitchen has a microwave, toaster, coffee pot, oven, pots/pans, fridge with icemaker, plates, utensil, towels, and other items that make a full kitchen. That includes two newer pots and pans. There is also a large boil pot/steamer for clams, crabs, and oysters. Living room and master bedroom have usb, usb-c plugs for your electronics, as do all the bedroom lamps.

Old Cauldron with a grill top (this is our grill, there is no gas grill, if you need that, don't book our place) in the yard can use charcoal or wood for a dinner grill out (fire utensils in corner kitchen cabinet), or enjoy a small campfire. These round out a sample of the amenities made available to you as our guests.

There is lots to do outside the property. Kilmarnock, Reedville, and Heathsville are just down the road. Favorites like the Crazy Crab and Horn Harbor provide lovely seafood with great on the water views. Little River Seafood, just as you get in Burgess, has their renowned fresh crab cakes ready to take home along with assorted fresh fish and oysters. Also, flash frozen seafood like scallops and crawfish pie.

It's a lovely rural area, but there are plenty of shops, dining, and even the Sunnybank ferry are a few minutes away. If you wish for more details just ask. We also have a hand-built document printed in the house that has >30 restaurants around us, emergency contacts, our favorite activities, boating/fishing info, and points of interest (It's 20 pages long...). In that doc, we also lay out the several activities available to you on our property. Just across the river from us is Smith Point Marina, which provides ramps and marine amenities, as well as charter rentals if interested. We are also close to the ferries that go to Tangier Island out in the middle of the Chesapeake.

Note: All photos in our listing are not altered and are pictures of our property, our waterfronts, or us paddling on the rivers that we live on. The photos that are not our property are within 1/10 mile of property and marked as such. It really is this beautiful. We hope this gives you a clear understanding of what your stay will be like.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Musical Instruments Playground Stroller Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Bay On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • TR W.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    The property was beautiful and the dock was amazing!

  • Jameson P.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Amazing stay and great host. We traveled with a 1, 4, and 5 year old and the family dog. The property was perfect as easily accommodated all of us. The boats and life jackets were all in great shape and saved us so much over renting them independently. The kids enjoyed the sand beach, just be sure to account for tides (and hurricanes)

  • Heather u.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    We had an amazing time! Beautiful property, the dock was amazing! Plenty to do in the water- paddle boards, kayaks, row boat and canoe. Communication was amazing and the house was absolutely the cleanest place we have ever stayed.

  • Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The summary and pictures do not do this place justice! We were astounded by the beauty and the wildlife and loved sitting on the dock at night just relaxing. Sit was incredibly helpful and gave us suggestions with the little boat we brought. This was the type of vacation where you could turn off your brain. The corner lot with the jetty is serene and the private beach is a dream come true. we hope to come back!

  • Jay S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    You can't ask more of a waterfront property. Water on two sides and all the water gadgets you possibly could imagine! We will be back!

  • Coach C.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    The adults really like the home, teens not so much but the wifi helped. Loved the wild life, dock was perfect. Used all the boats on the property, paddle boards, kayas, paddle boat and row boat.

  • Kristen V.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Property was everything we needed and just as advertised. Great stay and would return if we revisit the area.

  • Robyn B.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is worth a visit! Peaceful, tranquil location. Watched the loons, herrings and the egrets, of the doc, sat in the sun and just felt grateful. Thanks for sharing!

  • Zach M.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Really special waterfront spot, immersed in nature and hidden away from neighbors and surrounding lake houses. Would be idyllic in the summer, but couldn’t have asked for a better stay during the winter, with flocks of geese and and owl in the mornings. Sit was more than accommodating and generous, and we were lucky to have come across his place.

  • Greg C.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    Just loved periwinkle. High recommend. The host was super easy to communicate with. You can tell the pride he takes and this amazing property. Has a ton of land with amazing water views. Plenty to do or plenty not to do. I'll be back.

  • Ola J.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    This property is amazing. The house is older but husband renovated and just filled with charm. The water views are spectacular. All of the games provided on the very large property are amazing. I can't say enough nice things about this property I would definitely stay here again

  • William H.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    My family loved our weeklong vacation at this beautiful property. We enjoyed the private dock, rowboating, paddleboating, and paddle-boarding on the water. Had many late-night firepit conversations we will recall fondly for years. The host is very accommodating and easy to communicate with if needed. Would stay here again.

  • Rebecca F.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    This was our second year staying at the Periwinkle on the Little Wicomico River. The accommodations are perfect for the group we have. We especially enjoyed the large deck out back looking at the water as we enjoyed visiting with our family and friends. We did some fishing off the dock and also took a kayak and a couple paddle boards out on the water. Over all it was very relaxing and a nice little vacation spot!

  • Kristian C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Spent a lovely long weekend here. Very happy with all aspects. Cozy well-appointed house, great dock & small beach area. Had a blast paddling the river in the kayaks. Great / helpful / friendly owner. All A+. Looking at returning next year, this time with our kids/family in tow.

  • Tanya S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    The place has all the accommodations we needed. The location is beautiful and picture worthy. We spent our days in or near the water. With plenty of fishing and kayaking, we had our days spent already. If has been very relaxing

  • Ian H.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    From the booking process, to the text exchanges with Sit, to the arrival, every part of the process was seamless and inviting. The house is adorable, very private, and ideally suited for 6 guests. We found the house very comfortable to be in when the temperature soared outside. The kitchen had all the items we needed to cook with and the kids had a blast making milk shakes every night and watching one of the many movies. The property and dock were beautiful. We went fishing everyday. Sit left a few poles and great suggestions for how and where to catch fish. The kayaks and paddle boards were so much fun to paddle around on. The kids delighted in paddling around and splashing one another… and the dogs LOVED the water. I can’t recommend this place enough to anyone who needs an escape and some good family fun.

  • carole k.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    It is a really nice place to stay and the beach area /fishing&crabbing pier was a great option for our grandchildren

  • Darren C.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Wanted to try VA Eastern Shore, Northern Neck - me, my wife, and 2 small pups - this was the perfect place to enjoy our anniversary and birthdays week! House is tastefully renovated, big kitchen, deck and property are amazing! We saw rabbits, deer, a beaver and lots of birds as advertised. Owner is informative, responsive and helpful! Kudos to him and this property - like the title says, perfect getaway! He even took the time to rebait the crab pots and we enjoyed some nice blue crab for dinner! Thanks for everything! Darren and Maureen (and Tangie and Leti)

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