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Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage!

Colonial Beach vacation home with kitchen

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A dining area with a round table, chairs, a patterned rug, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a patterned rug.
A single-story house with a porch, a mailbox, and a small garden area.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a white sofa, a glass coffee table, a small wooden side table, a television, and decorative metal panels on the walls.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Place, Colonial Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Colonial Beach

In Colonial Beach .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Colonial Beach and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Bayside Marina and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bayside Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Westmoreland State Park - 17 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 55 min drive - 44.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage!

Welcome to our costal inspired home called Driftwood Cottage - it's completely updated and located in the heart of downtown Colonial Beach!

Located on a quiet street and 2 blocks from the waterfront, this is the perfect spot to spend time winding down. Hang out on the large front porch or take a short walk to the boardwalk, beach, and fishing pier.

HOUSE FEATURES

Bedrooms: Each bedroom is fully furnished with new mattresses and bedding. The master bedroom includes a queen size bed, desk with mirror, chair, and closet. It has an adjacent full bath. The second bedroom offers a twin size trundle bed with dresser, mirror, chair, and closet.

Bedroom 1: Queen size bed with adjacent bath
Bedroom 2: Trundle bed with 2 twin mattresses

Kitchen & Dining: The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances plus utensils, dishes, pots/pans, etc. The separate dining room seats 5 and is adjacent to the kitchen.

Living Room: The cozy living room includes 2 comfy leather coaches; one is an electric recliner. It has a brand new flat screen TV with internet access and a DVD player.

Bathrooms: The full bathroom next to the master bedroom includes a shower/bath tub combo. There is a half bath next to the living room and second bedroom.

Accessibility: The house is one story; the front and back door have steps to access the doors. Indoors, there is a step between the kitchen and dining room area.

Security: The front door has smart lock deadbolt with a custom code unique to each renter. The back door has a storm door latch and handle lock (no key). There are 2 outdoor security cameras monitoring the house access points. One is pointed at the front door; the other is pointed at the back door.

HOUSE AMENITIES
* high-speed wi-fi
* air conditioning and heating
* full kitchen with oven
* washer and dryer
* front porch and back deck
* partially enclosed back yard
* bed linens and bath towels provided
* easy access with smart lock keypad

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Bouvet Island
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Bouvet Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! to the airport?

This vacation home is 68.9 mi (105-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Colonial Beach and 16.7 mi (32-min drive) from The Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! to downtown Colonial Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Colonial Beach.

Updated home 2 blocks from water in Colonial Beach-come visit Driftwood Cottage! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent experience staying at this property. We will definitely rent this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An exceptional host makes all the difference, and Jessica is truly one of the best. After a mix-up involving an incorrect review on my guest profile, I ran into major complications trying to book. Instead of simply turning me away like many others might have, Jessica worked closely with me with absolute grace and patience. She took the time to listen, communicated with genuine understanding, and went completely above and beyond to make sure my reservation went through seamlessly. Beyond her outstanding empathy, integrity, and dedication during the booking mix-up, the property itself was fantastic. Everything in the house is exactly as pictured, beautifully kept, cozy, and stocked with every single amenity she advertised. On top of that, the location is unbeatable—within easy walking distance to just about everywhere we wanted to go. My family had a wonderful stay, and it is rare to find a host who truly cares this much about her guests. We would book with her again without hesitation. Thank you, Jessica, for your generosity and for being such a stellar host! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an awesome property our favorite thing was baby birds nesting and waiting for them to fly away in their own convenient to everything would definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026