Gwynn, Virginia
Grab your favorite cold beverage, your boat, float or preferred water toy, and dock up at the private pier at “Sip into Sunset”! Take in the most breathtaking sunsets where the Rivah meets the bay! Hot tub opening March 13, 2024!
This vintage 60’s fishing cottage, located on quaint Gwynn’s Island, has been updated with modern amenities and professionally decorated for your relaxing stay! Launch one of our kayaks or our SUP directly from our private dock (adult life jackets provided), or use our giant floating mat for a lazy day in the water. Pop in for a swim from the easy access swim ladder. Fish and crab right from the dock with our poles and crab pots, enjoy a nice bottle with friends while dolphin watching or stargazing and finish the day with a hot outdoor shower (seasonally) under the stars. For a beach day, head to our community beach only 2 blocks away. You can use our two adult bikes to pedal over. We also provide beach towels and chairs - we make your vacation as effortless as possible!
Enjoy evenings on the oversized screened in porch or the patio that features a hot tub (seasonally), string lights and fire pit (bring your S’mores) all while taking in amazing views. Cook or mix a signature cocktail using our herbs from our herb garden that features fresh rosemary, basil, mint, thyme, parsley and cilantro.
Our updated kitchen features stainless appliances , abundant storage and mother-of-pearl backsplash. We are fully stocked with dishes and cookware, including small appliances and a coffee bar featuring local coffee from Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters. Garage/game room with laundry facilities, TV for video games (we provide a PlayStation3 and 16 games for various ages), an air hockey table, and an extra refrigerator. Eat in our sunny dining room with nearly 180 degree water views. Enjoy our spacious, vibey family room with an oversized couch and a sectional that converts to a pit sofa for movie night and additional pull out beds (2 full sized) that comfortably sleep 2. Find board and card games for all ages in our entertainment center.
Bedroom with queen bed has a large closet, ceiling fan, tv with fire stick for streaming, sound machine and decorative fireplace with driftwood mantle. Crisp white bedding and black out shades for sleeping in. King bedroom with large double closet and ceiling fan, TV with fire stick for streaming, sound machine, black out shades and crisp white bedding.
There are ceiling fans in both bedrooms, living room, dining room, and screen porch. A/C is available indoors. There is also a HEPA filter.
Beach and bath towels provided, as well as all bedding. 2 full baths and outdoor shower are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
The home is equipped with smoke alarms, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. We have one security camera located at garage window, pointing at driveway so we can ensure the security of the house when it is vacant, as well as see if any unregistered guest/pets are entering the property. It records video and sound, 24/7, and is only monitored when guests check in and out.
If you are a traveling health professional, ask for a special long term rate.
About Gwynn's Island
Gwynn’s island is a sleepy former fishing and oyster village now mostly converted to summer homes. Check out out our guide for nearby things to do, eat, and see! Our private neighborhood is a friendly community where neighbors meet for drinks on the community dock each night to watch the sun set. Community offers a private boat launch, access to private sandy beach (on the bay side) and community pier! Private roads maintained by the community offer safe places to walk or bike.
On the island check out a wine and oyster pairing with views of Milford Haven at Oyster Seed Holdings, 425 Callis Wharf Rd or boat right up at The Hole in The Wall for a cocktail or a meal. In adorable downtown Mathews check out Richardson’s Cafe for great shakes. Southwinds, White Dog Bistro, Backwoods BBQ, and Salty Dog Pizzeria are just a few favorites to visit while antiquing or hitting the weekend Farmers Market.
Bring friends to explore the Chesapeake Wine Trail. One of our favorites located at The Hope and Glory Inn is The Dog and Oyster Vineyard. Mathews, Kilmarnock, White Stone, Urbanna, Deltaville and all of the little River towns surrounding have adorable shopping and fine dining, makes it easy for a day of shopping, sipping and exploring. Deltaville has a semi-pro baseball team with summer fireworks, a small town summer tradition! Be sure to check out The Tides Inn for their famous “Lancaster Lemonade” cocktail as well as their events calendar, or enjoy an elegant evening on their lawn.
So much to do and see….or do nothing at all but relax and “Sip into Sunset".
Lovely property, just as pictured! This was our third trip here & we can’t wait to book our fourth. This is truly a very special place!
Uniquely decorated cottage with great retro touches, especially with the kitchen appliances. Awesome view of the water and sunsets. Fenced yard a big plus for dogs. Didn't use hot tub but a nice amenity. Lots of fun equipment provided - kayaks, biked, cornhole, air hockey table, etc.
Absolutely darling house, so comfortable and sweetly decorated! At every turn there’s a thoughtful, artful touch. We had a beautiful time on the dock - caught a few varieties of fish and quite a few crabs - relaxing with the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Gwynns Island is a hidden gem. Very quiet, with amazing water views. We had fun in the hot tub and around the fire pit, doing jigsaw puzzles in the lovely sunroom, cooking in the adorable and beautifully-outfitted kitchen. Really one of our very favorite rental stays, we can’t wait to return!
We had a great time away from our busy lives and spent a majority of our time fishing and reading on the dock. The house is absolutely adorable!
Amazing property! The house and property had everything, the owners did not leave anything out. Very quiet with wonderful views and sunsets. We will definitely be back again!
we really enjoyed our weekend stay at Sip into Sunset. The owners have thought of everything and put great detail into the property. The decor was fun and beachy, adding to the experience. Very clean and has everything you could need to cook and relax. Highly recommend if visiting Gwynn Island!
Owners thought of everything to have the property ready for whatever activities anyone wanted to do. Beautiful views.
Well appointed great setting. Will return!
The house was clean, and the property was well kept. My husband spent all his time on the dock fishing, we even caught crabs off the dock. (The house has a trap) also the house has video games kayaks etc. we came to this house to relax, and for 4 days that’s exactly what we did. We had our shihtzu with us and he also had fun lounging in the covered porch. I must add, the owners thought of the little things, which made out stay that much nicer. (Great job with the wok) See you again soon! Maybe in August
We are repeat visitors to this home & absolutely love it! Hosts are very responsive & have thought of everything. Hope to be able to enjoy again!
Impressive entrance to like new, super clean and fresh scented rooms with spectacular views of the river and bay. Well organized kitchen with color coodinated fixtures and appliances. A well stocked welcome package amazed us. First time we have ever seen one so complete. Would highly recommend. sip to others. Only suggestions are: 1. Instruction guide for hot tub was missing. 2. Toilet seats were loose and really need tightening.. 3. some towels should be stored inside each bath for convenience. 4. Include need to strip beds in your check out guide. Only place this appears now is on a note in the coffee bar,
Loved our stay. We used the fire pit and hot tub and enjoyed the glorious views!
The cottage is adorable and extremely clean. Perfect place for a vacation away from home. We happened to be here during the cold freeze like nothing other! It was COLD! They did the very best they could during this freeze to accommodate us!
We really enjoyed our time here. It was very quiet and comfortable. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Lovely, well-appointed home perfect for a getaway! Loved fishing from the dock, sipping champagne at sunset & enjoying the hot tub. Can’t wait to book again!
This is a lovely place to stay. The home is bright and and there's everything you need to have a wonderful time, including kayaks, life jackets, a hammock, hot tub and bikes. The kitchen is well stocked and it was hard to think of something we needed that wasn't there. The location is quiet and private with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy the view. Sunsets are spectacular and you are going to want to plan your day around sunset.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sip into Sunset. The attention to detail is amazing. The house is wonderfully decorated and includes so many little extras that made our stay even more special, right down to the Welcome basket which included a bottle of Prosecco. We rode the bikes around the island and then relaxed outside and took in the spectacular view. We will definitely return!
The property was thoughtfully decorated and stocked with the all the essentials as well as being super clean and cozy. We enjoyed the amazing sunsets, the fire pit, and the hot tub. The best part was waking up and hanging on the dock were we saw dolphins, stingrays, and crabs. An amazing stay!
This property is exactly as advertised. Uber clean and pristine. The location is perfect. They have every amenity you could desire. The owners were extremely timely in all communications. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our last summer vacation at this property. We will definitely be back!
Extremely clean, fun decor and the ladies have thought of everything to make your stay just over the top. Poo-pouri for the bathrooms, very well appointed kitchen, nice towels, toiletries, a new grill. AND, the sunsets! You will not be disappointed.
We loved staying at Sip Into Sunset. It's beautifully decorated and comfortable, and the hosts thought of absolutely everything. We will be recommending it to all our friends.
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