Agritourism
Updated Waterfront Farmhouse w/ Pool - 2 Master Suites
North, Virginia, United States
Here is an anti-dote to everything urban.brWake to sweeping, pastoral river views. brSip your coffee in the wicker porch swing on the waterfront porch.brSlip into your swimsuit for a dip in the pool. brRelax in the hammock by the water, shaded by hundred year old trees. brbrWatch the bald eagles and ospreys catch fish in the river.brLaunch the kayaks and explore the pristine river shorelines.brSail down into the Chesapeake Bay from the private deep water dock.brGather at the firepit for smores and star gazing in the evenings.brDaytrip to Williamsburg, golf courses, wineries, theme parks and museums.brFamilies love this updated farmhouse that perfectly blends vintage charm, remodeled bathrooms and upscale conveniences.br brACCOMMODATIONS : 4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths (sleeps 8 - 10)brOptional guesthouse w/ king bed, living area, kitchen and bath - sleeps 2br (This guesthouse is never rented separately - your privacy is assured.)br br Master Suite # 1 :br - Downstairs King Bedroom w/private bathroom, sitting area & waterfront deckbr - Sitting area has a pair of chairs with ottoman overlooking the waterbrMaster Suite # 2 :br - Upstairs King Bedroom w/ private bathroom, sitting area & waterfront balconybr - Remodeled bathroom has double sinks, freestanding soaking tub and separate large showerbrBedroom # 3 :br - Upstairs King Bedroom with waterview; shares attached bathroom br - Windowseat daybed suitable for child / teen in alcove roombrBedroom # 4 :br - Upstairs Twin Bedroom; shares attached bathroom br - Windowseat daybed suitable for child / teen in alcove room brOptional Guest House / Sleeps 2br - Separate guest house just steps off the driveway courtyard. br - Large (600 sq ft) open floor plan space has a king bed, private bath, living area w/ sofa, kitchenette, laundry.br - Guest house is never rented separately to another party. There is a separate rental fee of $400 / per week. The swimming pool and our three acre property are exclusively for your family's use.brbr AMENITIES:brBeds are freshly made up with high thread count linens.brBaths are stocked with bath towels, pool towels, soaps, shampoos, facial tissues and toilet tissue.brCabana towels are provided for use around the swimming pool.brbrbrLIVING AREAS brWireless 4G internet connects up to 5 computers or PDAs brGreat sunset views from the west-facing, brick floored, river front porch with porch swing and wicker chairs.brCozy family room with sectional sofa for family movie night or playing games.brGood selection of board games and puzzles provided.brWell equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and rustic brick floors.brSeparate dining room (seats 10) brQuiet and cozy study/parlor for curling up with a good book.brDirectTV satellite TV service with DVR and DVD player brbrOUTDOOR FUNbrLarge swimming pool with chaises, tables and chairs (open seasonally May - mid-Sept)brPrivate pier with 7' water depth - dock up to a 60' craftbrAttached floating dock makes stepping off your boat a breezebrTwo kayaks available for exploring the river and spotting wildlifebrMiles of unspoiled coastline for kayaking, sailing or fishingbrNo fishing license needed to fish from the dockbrCrabpots available for catching crabs from the dockbrHorseshoe Pit with horseshoes, Cornhole Beanbag Toss GamebrHammock by the water shaded by huge old treesbrFire Pit with Adirondack chairs brPrivate neighborhood boat launch is one house away brLocal marina for boat service and suppliesbrbrKITCHEN AND DININGbrWell equipped kitchen -- Stainless cookware, baking dishes, service for 12, Cuisinart coffeemaker, Cuisinart food processor, crockpot, blender, waffle iron, mixer, electric griddle for pancakes. Separate beverage refrigerator for drinks, wine and beer.brPrepare meals with the abundant locally grown produce and fresh seafood. brDining Room table seats Ten.brbrDAYTRIPS, GOLF, THEME PARKS, MUSEUMSbrColonial Williamsburg (45 min) and Yorktown (30 min) are south, just across the York River.brNew American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (30 minutes)brJamestown Settlement and historic river plantations beckon you farther along the James River.brMariners Museum in Newport News houses the raised Civil War ironclad, The Monitor and great displays on the history of boats and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.brVirginia Institute of Marine Science ( VIMS ) aquarium is a fun, family learning adventure.brBusch Gardens, Kings Dominion, Water Country USA, are popular family theme parks in Williamsburg.brAward winning golf courses to the south in Williamsburg and to the north near Irvington.brNorton Yacht Marina in Deltaville is an ASA sailing school with top-rated instructors.brLocal children's sailing and tennis camps are available - at Ware Neck Yacht Club - register early!brLocal farm offers pick your own blueberries for luscious, fresh berries in season.brbrTo the north, across the Rappahannock River is the National Park birthplace of George Washington and Stratford Hall, the ancestral home of the Lee Family (Henry Lightfoot Lee and Robert E. Lee).brbrRESTAURANTS, WINERIES, SAILING SCHOOL, FISHING CHARTERSbrIn the town of Mathews find great locally owned restaurants: Richardson's (in the old drug store building -still retains the original ice cream counter), Southwind Cafe has innovative food, pizza and week-end music or the White Dog Bistro for fine dining or casual drinks and food on the deck.brBay School of the Arts features the artwork of local artists and has fun art classes for all.brStop by the Mathews Visitor Center in the original Sibley's General Store on Main Street.brbrArrange for a guided kayaking tour or charter a local boat captain for fishing or sightseeing to the lighthouse and into the Chesapeake Bay. brYou will find much to like in Mathews, but not a stoplight in the entire county.brbrIn the town of Gloucester Courthouse, visit the 18th century village green with original courthouse and Visitors Center.brOn Main Street you will find:brWare Neck Produce for just-picked local produce, fruits and freshly caught local fish.brKelsick Market has local gourmet foods to pair with their selection of craft beers and wine. brbrFood Lion grocery stores located in Gloucester Courthouse and Mathews. On Route 17 South, find Super Walmart, Aldis, Lowe's, Home Depot, Starbucks, UPS Store and other nationally known stores and restaurants.brbrPick up a brochure on the Virginia Wine Trail and try some great local wines. Saude Creek Winery and New Kent Winery are in New Kent, home of Martha Washington, our first, First Lady.brbrStep back to simpler times, wonderful memories await you in this unhurried and unspoiled area.brbrA portion of our annual rentals are used to support conservation of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay so that future generations may enjoy the beauty and bounty of our rivers and estuaries. brbrbrbrbrKeywords: Chesapeake Bay, Swimming Pool, Williamsburg, Internet, Oysters, brMathews, Gloucester, Riverhouse, Waterfront,brFishing, Sailing, Kayaking, Retreat, Farmhousebr
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