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

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A wooden dock with four Adirondack chairs facing a calm lake, surrounded by trees and docked sailboats.
A dining area with a round table and four wicker chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A wooden dock with a metal ladder and benches, overlooking calm water with sailboats and trees.
A large, two-story house with a red roof and white exterior, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a double oven, a sink with a window above, and a tiled backsplash.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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FOSTER, VA
  • Place, Gloucester Museum of History
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Gwynn's Island Museum
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorktown Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bohannon

This vacation home places you 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Bay School Community Arts Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Gloucester Museum of History - 25 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Gwynn's Island Museum - 26 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Shoppes at Gloucester - 27 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Deltaville Marina - 35 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Yorktown Beach - 43 min drive - 35.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing - ‬18 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). A Ring doorbell camera is installed at the front entrance and monitors the exterior entry area for security purposes only. No cameras are located inside the home.

Waterfront includes private 100‘ pier, floating boat dock with guards and seating area w/ campfire (gas firepit) and ten Adirondack chairs.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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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
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 28
Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Contact owner
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

House
Vrbo Property
Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront on Mobjack Bay
Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Westville, close to Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve, Bethel Beach, and Bay School Community Arts Center.

Is parking available on site at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

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

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is about 18.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Yes, every house at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay comes with a porch/lanai and some offer water views.

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Nice place to stay

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

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Christmas Vaca

Outstanding stay. Loved the home and surrounding area. Will absolutely be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Family Thanksgiving

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

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Lovely home!

This was one of the very best homes we have stayed in! It was very well stocked and no detail was overlooked. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adria B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Victorian House

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

10/10 Excellent

Amyan E.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danny R.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

House in Mathews, VA

The home is lovely and super clean. The host was very helpful. Our only negative was the distance to the attractions, restaurants and Williamsburg. If you are looking for a quiet and ,relaxing stay this house would be perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STACEY W.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tawana B.

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

It was a day for me to spend some time with my family

The state was really nice. The place was nice. All you need is a tub thank you very much. I have a blessed one.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Fantastic Home!!

Listing exactly as stated and more!. Water access truly adds to the experience. Hosts were the most responsive we have had in over ten years. Plenty large enough for 6 adults and 4 elementary age grandchildren. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrysi K.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

College Reunion Getaway with Friends

We had a wonderful stay here!! The house and property are just gorgeous. The house is newly renovated and decorated beautifully. It is fully stocked with everything you need (kitchen supplies, towels, linens etc.). The beds are really comfortable. The outside seating is ample and really enjoyable (by the water, in an enclosed deck, and on the front porch). Daniele and Michael are wonderful hosts -- very responsive and generous too (we were greeted with some lovely welcome gifts). I would definitely stay here again and recommend it for family gatherings, reunions, or just a nice getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021