~ Beautiful Gwynn’s Island Waterfront Home ~

Entire home in Gwynn, Virginia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Joe, Sarah, Mike, & Mary
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Bay and marina views

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Welcome to our historic waterfront home on Gwynn's Island, VA. This family-owned property offers a relaxing stay with unbeatable sunsets, abundant wildlife, and a private dock with deep water access.

Available for weekly rentals June - August, plus long weekends in the off-season. Message us about rates for longer stays.

The space
Just 1 hour from Williamsburg and 1.5 hours from Richmond and Norfolk, this house and its extensive grounds are an ideal location for family gatherings, fishing/exploring the bay, or a quiet getaway for the remote worker. Full of old-house character but complete with modern comforts like high-speed Internet, streaming smart TV, DVD/VCR player, stereo, and central heat and air.

Sleeping arrangements include 3 queen bedrooms and 1 nautical-themed room with two twin beds/one double bed. There are 2 full bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, the latter being an en-suite with tub/shower combination.

All towels and linens are provided, along with a washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessary cookware, flatware, and appliances for entertaining your group, as well as outdoor seating and a gas grill.

Activities:
Gwynn's Island is perfect for boating and nature enthusiasts. Launch your boat at the public boat ramp less than a mile away, and inquire about docking options at our property. No boat? Then use our two kayaks to tour surrounding waterways and a quiet sandy beach within paddling distance. You can also choose to hire a local captain who will pick you up from our property's dock, and take you on a sunset cruise or guided fishing trip.

For more island fun, cruise down the wooded lane by our house on our two bikes, visit the Gwynn's Island Museum, or dine at the Hole in the Wall waterfront restaurant. And only ten minutes away, visit the town of Mathews for fantastic vintage boutiques, art galleries, local restaurants, weekly Farmer's Market, beautiful nearby beaches and much more.

Make sure to pack your rods and reels for fishing and your water shoes for swimming in the shallow waters right off our dock, and expect frequent visits to the property by osprey, eagles, herons, ducks, geese, snakes, deer, raccoons, and crabs.

Basic crabbing gear (hand lines and small manually-operated trap) is provided, along with an assortment of fun games and toys for both children and adults - corn hole, ladder toss, darts, checkers/chess, jigsaw puzzles, building blocks, etc. Sit back and enjoy the views from our indoor and outdoor porches, choose from our collection of family friendly DVD’s, VHS tapes, CD's, and books, or learn about the property's rich, storied connection to Gwynn’s Island and its legendary "Mathews Men."

Important Information:
We limit the number of adult guests to (6), due to limited parking and in keeping with our quiet surroundings. As with many historic homes, there are some basic recommendations for water conservation. We will provide all the info you need for a comfortable stay and we encourage guests to reach out with questions about the property at any time.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Marina view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Where you’ll be

Gwynn, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Gwynn's Island is a quiet, waterfront community, perfect for boating and nature enthusiasts. The town of Mathews, only 10 minutes away, offers a charming, main-street setting with local shops, dining, and community events.

The island itself boasts the Gwynn's Island museum, local church services, a public boat ramp, and a waterfront restaurant (Hole in the Wall Grill).

You can also hire a local captain who will pick you up from our property's dock, and take you on a sunset cruise or guided fishing trip. Contact us directly for more info.

Some guests may wish to trailer their own boat, and use our dock as an overnight berth. Usage of the dock in this manner is approved on a case-by-case basis, depending on boat size and pending weather conditions. So please contact us directly for more info.

The greater Mathews County area offers activities like kayak tours and rentals, public sand beaches, blueberry picking, and farm markets. Art lovers can visit the many galleries in town. And history buffs can learn even more about the area by visiting the Mathews Maritime Museum in town. We provide a Guidebook at the house, which contains more info on all of the above, & tips for how to enjoy the local area.

Meet your host

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40 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting

Joe, Sarah, Mike, & Mary is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide alarm