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Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 105000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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FOSTER, VA
  • Place, Gwynn's Island Musuem
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bohannon

On river.Within 16 miles (25 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Gwynn's Island Musuem and Ware Parish Church. Fairfield Foundation and Main Street Center are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gwynn's Island Musuem - 24 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 25 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Deltaville Marina - 33 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Yorktown Beach - 42 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 54 min drive - 43.6 miles

Getting around

  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

Circa 1921 - original home to sea captain W.H. Machen. This newly renovated and restored Victorian, 3 story home is part of the Village of Mobjack, a quaint village where previous life focused on fishing and crabbing. Nominated for historic significance based on its contribution to commerce and unique collections of homes located on the East River and Mobjack Bay. (fairfieldfoundation.org). The home is located on 2.6 acres with water front on the East River including a private dock giving water access to boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming along with an adjacent marina for those with larger boats (compassmarina.com).

Perfect place to relax with the family and friends while enjoying the nature and water views.

The first floor offers a parlor, spacious living room, large dining room, library/media room with TV and seating, kitchen with eating nook, mudroom with washer and dryer, full bathroom, front and back access to second floor. Second floor offers four large bedrooms all with TVs (3 kings and 1 queen), large double sink vanity with shower, and access to the third floor. Third floor offers two bedrooms (1 full bed and 2 twins), large family entertainment room with 65" TV, bar with beverage fridge and multiple seating areas.

The exterior of the house has large columns with a wrap around porch with multiple seating areas, partially screened with dining area. The porch offers views to the water and marina. Large shade trees with multiple swings for family enjoyment, picnic table, and camp fire with seating on the back side of the house (gas firepit).

Waterfront includes private 100‘ pier, floating boat dock with guards and seating area w/ campfire (gas firepit) and ten Adirondack chairs.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Fireworks are not permitted

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: PacknPlay, Feeding chair available upon request

Events

No events allowed
Contact owner

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
Note from host: Contact owner
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Contact owner For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21

Property is also known as

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Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront on Mobjack Bay
Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.2 mi (55-min drive) away from the Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.6 mi (32-min drive) from Bethel Beach.

Does Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay to downtown Westville?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Westville.

Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adria B., Orange, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible weekend at a perfect house. This is one of the best homes we have ever stayed in: clean, perfectly laid out, well stocked kitchen and all the yard games and puzzles you could ever need. We all slept in as the beds were so comfortable with soft sheets. And the library has a great wide variety of books to dive into. We had the best weekend and wish he had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat C., Hermitage, Pa - Herndon Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Getaway

The property is wonderfully idyllic and peaceful. Loved the screened-in porch and would sit out in the early morning hours and watch the deer, herons, cranes,bunnies, etc. Wish that we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amyan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

Beautiful house! Very clean! The dock was breathtaking. We all wish we could have stayed longer! Anything you could think of needing was available. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

Good place to stay with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extremely clean,spacious and beautiful home

We loved everything about this home. Beautiful and comfortable inside as well as outside!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving

This home is beautiful and perfect for our family Thanksgiving gathering!! Families from Ocean City, Md. Washington, Alabama, Ohio, Georgia, and Texas!! It’s only 5 miles from our cousins home where we all gather every year! We feel blessed to have found this home!! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STACEY W., Gloucester, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

We would give it a 10 if we could!!

Perfect! The BEST! Very Clean! Better that described, beautiful house and yard. Kids loved the swings and the games. Lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property and Hosts

This owners have done a fantastic job of renovating this historic home. Very comfortable to relax and enjoy the home, property and surrounding areas. The house is well stocked with supplies and hosts are very responsive with any questions and offer wonderful in site to the area. We love it here! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming coastal farmhouse

My family was looking for a property near Williamsburg for my mother’s birthday that could house all of us. The home fit the bill and totally exceeded our expectations. The home was well appointed and we spent most of the time chatting on the screened in porch or working on puzzles. The hosts were responsive and were nice enough to leave a few gifts for us. Wish we could have stayed for a week because we were having so much fun on the property. Highly recommend for folks looking for a nice retreat on the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanney K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for family reunion

The house truly had a lot of space with multiple places for our family to hang out. The property is very clean with lots of goodies that can keep the family entertained. Unfortunately it was very hot and humid during our stay so couldn't take advantage of the screened porch and the outside areas but the a/c worked wonderfully --- even on the top floor with thermostats on each floor! We cooked a bit and the cooking supplies were superb -- even the knives were sharp and nice Calphalon pans of all shapes and sizes were available. And the Internet access was great -- with external monitora and even printers available. Daniele and Michael clearly have given a lot of thought and care to the property! Thank you! Would highly recommend the house for any big groups that want a getaway in a rural area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Fun

This is a remote, quiet, spacious home located on a river cove offering wonderful sunsets. The beautiful huge oaks and wraparound porchs transport you back to lazy summer days. The Mobjack Bay village is quaint and tiny. Perfect place for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely House on the Bay

We had a vacation here with 3 families including two 1.5 year olds and a 4 year old and we had a wonderful time. The kitchen and dining rooms were well equipped to handle group meals (including a high chair for babies). The outdoor space had shade and sunshibe, swings and fireflies. We rented a delivery kayak on recommendation from the owners and saw multiple osprey, including two who fought over a fish mid-flight (the fish ended up getting dropped into the bay)! It's a 20 minute drive to Haven Beach which was wonderful! The hosts were incredibly accommodating and responsive to our requests. Just a wonderful trip all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Devora F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Security

Alarm, location of property appeared to be safe, property does not have a security alarm and bedrooms did not have secure locks or no locks at all. Otherwise, property was gorgeous and full of amenities and personal details. Beds were so comfy, and floors was spotless! The kitchen was stocked with seasonings as well as sauces in the fridge. Cleaning supplies were stocked as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation home

Shadyhurst is a beautiful home and the property is amazing. Our family came from Tennessee, and we spent a peaceful week enjoying our time together. The home was very clean and the owners have done a wonderful job anticipating anything that you would need during your stay. Do not hesitate to book this home--you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful long weekend

The house and property are beautiful. The house has a lot of historical charm but a lot of the modern amenities. The bedrooms are huge and lots of great common spaces, including the screened in front porch. The hosts were gracious and very responsive. Great stay and definitely would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Pooler, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Beautifully appointed home

Stayed here on our annual girls trip. Couldn’t be happier. The most well appointed kitchen I have ever cooked in in a VRBO house. Gorgeous hardwood floors, beautiful yard with lovely live oak trees, gracious and accommodating hosts. Three stories with lots of space and fabulous linens, and the best pillows I’ve ever slept on. Cannot recommend it highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrysi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Beautiful house, very clean and very well equipped. Great beds and linens. We had a very nice trip even though it was much colder than we expected. Would be lovely to go back in the summer and try kayaking. The location is beautiful but a bit out of the way. Great for relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving

Wonderful comfortable home for our whole family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect family escape

We were looking for a quiet family getaway for 6 people where we could enjoy the outdoors and the bay. This couldn't have been a better choice. The owners are very friendly and very reachable. The house and its history are great. Very clean. We rented kayaks and launched from the private pier. Caught crabs and fish for dinners. Very relaxing, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Victorian House

Lovely big clean house with a nice dock for fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful country home by the river

Our family had a wonderful stay at Shadyhurst. The property was exceptionally maintained and very close to the dock with access to the river and bay. The house and the kitchen had every amenity for a weeklong stay. Our family of 10 particularly enjoyed the large screened in porch set up with a large table for dining and playing games. Although the internet access was great, we ended up playing card games and hanging out in the evenings after visits to Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Jamestown/Colonial Williamsburg which are all an hour or less from the property. The close location to the water and the beautiful property made the day trips worth it. It was so quiet with only birds, crickets and tree frogs for music at night. The beds were very comfortable and accommodated 6 adults and 4 children well. The children loved the swings and making s’mores over the fire. It was an idyllic vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Escape

Beautiful home and property. I felt like I had stepped back in time. The house was very well stocked with every attention to detail with plenty of room. The perfect place to unwind and connect with family. A great vacation with lots of kayaking, swimming and relaxing by nearby rivers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our group!

From the moment we pulled up it was just like the photo. All of the kids oohhed and ahhed as they walked through the doors! Shadyhurst was perfect for our group of 10. Our kids ranged from 6-16 and there was plenty of space! The house was spotless, kitchen fully stocked, and tastefully decorated. We loved the time spent on the dock, whether attempting to catch something or relaxing on the Adirondacks. The beds were super comfy too which is a huge plus!! We would definitely stay there again, maybe longer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with lots of Extras!

We have stayed at many VRBO properties and this rated among the best! The house was beautiful, clean and there were so many extra touches, like plenty of towels, table clothes, spices, and even bottles of wine, that made the trip and our time there extra special. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023