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Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!

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Outdoor dining
Fenced yard and outdoor picnic table and grill.
Brand new kitchen March 2023
Bathroom
Washer/Dryer added during March 2023 renovation

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Colonial Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bayside Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!

Blue Heron Cottage is a cozy beach cottage offering 2 bedrooms - Master w/Queen bed and Guest Room with Twin & Full size bunk beds. Cottage was completely renovated in March 2023. Enjoy a screened porch off the living room and amazing sunset views over Monroe Bay right from your front porch! Ample fenced yard, private driveway and outdoor seating. Monroe Bay is 1 block from the cottage and the Potomac River is 3 blocks. Easy access to beach, local restaurants and stores. The grocery store is 5 minutes by car. Use of golf cart is available for additional fee. Cottage offers guests Wi-Fi and cable. Bath towels and bed linens are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.

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Property manager

Heather or Ed Donahue
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dog must be cleaned up after.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Colonial Beach

Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is on a river. Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Land's End Wildlife Management Area and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bayside Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Colonial Beach, Bayside Marina and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

Such a beautiful cottage in a great location. We enjoyed it so much, and can't wait to come back. I can't recommend the Blue Heron Cottage enough. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron

It is the perfect location for a four day getaway. The Cottage is always clean and organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and perfect for my families accommodations

Very clean and in a great location. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Heather and Ed are superb hosts. The home was very clean, well stocked and in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Property was exactly as expressed clean, convenient.. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NYE 2025

We enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating time here while we rang in the new year. The home was lovely and the community was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little Cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was very clean, had a great location and we enjoyed the screened in porch! We brought our dog and we were happy it had a fenced in yard! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Quiet Getaway

Location was great, quiet, and simple. The place was clean, spacious, and great for the two of us to enjoy relaxation right by the water. The outdoor patio was great and plenty of food options just a few minutes away. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron Cottage

Property was clean and located between the bay and river. Community was friendly and very interesting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Very clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colonial Beach vacation 2024

We rented a cute house. It was perfect for us. It was extremely clean, quiet and perfect from beach area. Perfect to dockside and high tide. We loved our stay and the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for our get away. It was clean and had everything we needed. The owners are very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

We really enjoyed our long weekend at this listing. The best part was the screened in porch and the outdoor space. The place was clean and check in/out was easy. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolf T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Perfect little cottage to enjoy all that is C beach. Fenced yard for the dog was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t pass this up!

Perfect size house. Clean/Comfortable Use of golf cart to get around was awesome. I’m already looking at my calendar for 2025 to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Blue Heron Cottage. Our dog Rosie especially liked the fenced yard and screened in porch, where she basked in the sun. The location was central and convenient for my husband and I to enjoy local oysters, a winery tour, and a hike in Caladon State Park. We had never been to Colonial Beach before, but we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

This is a great cottage . Close to everything, but in a quaint quiet neighborhood. You won’t be disappointed its even better than the pictures. Absolutely perfect for a small family and dog. Screened porch and outside decks were great . Definitely a five star.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stress relief

This cottage was perfect for us. We needed a few days away to decompress. It was quiet and cozy, loved the golf cart, was very relaxing. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing clean cottage in a quiet fun little community!

We had a great time at this cottage. The owners are super nice and the home was very clean! We booked another weekend while we were still there! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but nice

The cottage was small but perfict for 2 people and had good view from the side porch of Monroe Bay. It was clean and had what was needed in the kitchen. The owner was responsive to the tv problem and very friendly. We had a great time in a relaxing, quite location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron

The cottage was just what we were looking for. Clean, cute, and very convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage perfectly located!

This has been our favorite beach stay by far and we have been all over from VA, MD, DE, NC, SC.. the cottage was perfect for our and family and in an amazing location between the bay, the main beaches, and all the restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk. Highly recommend renting this, we will absolutely be back! Our family stopped by to see it as they were stayjng at a campground close by and they loved the house and location so much they are looking into renting it as well. Very clean, very responsive and helpful! ly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property. Everything was clean and comfortable. Everything looked to be newly remodeled. Easy check in/out. And it was easy to get around town and to the beach from the location. It was very quiet and relaxing. This was the perfect place for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet

Colonial Beach is a quaint, quiet and friendly town. This cottage is super sweet and fits the area. The golf cart and location of the home were perfect to see sunrises and sunsets every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend at Blue Heron Cottage

This property was a great fit for our small family and large dog, who loved lounging on the porch. The renovations are thoughtful, everything was comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet, and communicating with our hosts was fantastic. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather or Ed Donahue

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Our family started coming to Colonial Beach 14 years ago. What started out as a vacation rental and weekend retreat led us here full-time. We hope you enjoy our small town as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The charm of this cottage made it the perfect choice. You are conveniently located on The Point in Colonial Beach. The town is golf cart friendly and all restaurants in town can be accessed by golf cart. You can also access the Food Lion by cart.

What makes this property unique

The town offers free Trolley rides on the weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Trolley aka The Osprey makes numerous stops throughout the town at restaurants and marinas. Don't miss the amazing sunsets you will find here.

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