Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12306 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mineral, VA

Lake Anna
1 min walk
Hunters Landing
9 min drive
Lake Anna State Park
16 min drive
Louisa, VA (LOW-Louisa County - Freeman Field)
28 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Mad Hen

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Find yourself surrounded by lush acreage, lake views, and serene privacy in this fantastic home away from home boasting a private beach! The Mad Hen is more than ready to assist in making the best memories with loved ones. As soon as you set foot inside, you will be greeted by contemporary furnishings, calming brown and grey tones, and high ceilings. Though you will feel as if you are secluded and away from it all, you won't have to be disconnected on this trip, as the free high-speed WiFi can assist in working from home or streaming your favorite movies each evening. Or, gather around the foosball table for friendly competition. Outside, you will find a spacious deck with furnishings, a gas grill, and great backyard views leading to the private dock and beach! If you want to whip up something more complicated than burgers on the grill, the full kitchen inside has everything needed to whip up tasty recipes quickly on stainless steel appliances. This property is the perfect venue for a small wedding, with spectacular sunsets, room to accommodate the wedding party and a large kitchen for prep. Contact Vacasa for inquiries. Don't wait a minute longer; get away from it all today!

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace is not operational.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Ring doorbell at front door. Camera over the garage. Camera over the deck facing water.

Dock details: Mooring for guests use

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Anna. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
Steps from Lake Anna and 6 minutes by car from Belmont Park

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3.5 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Table football
Games room
DVD player
Books
Video library
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Gas grills
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Water tubing nearby
Marina nearby
Kayaking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 3294 sq ft (306 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

53029

Vrbo Property

Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

John C.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice House .!

Excellent house at the lake. Well equipped. Wonderful location, nice and quiet, good place for family activities, panoramic view of the lake.Dog friendly, Looking forward to book the house in the future. We love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Easy, perfect property with awesome dock. Serene setting. You will love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

9 May 2024

Love this location!

We love staying at this property! We've stayed here before and will stay again. We were definitely disappointed in some of the cleanliness this year. It didn't appear as though the sheets were changed. The clean linens were on the front porch for our entire stay but we didn't realize that they were there for our stay until the day we left. The sheets on 2 of the beds were full of dog hair. We don't fault the owners at all...they have definitely made upgrades from last year. We won't hesitate to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin N.

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

We stayed and the property for 4 nights and had a blast. The kids loved the lake front and enjoyed the evening fire pit. Very clean and modern farm house stay. Highly recommend to any family who wants to get away and enjoy the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

"Family Christmas and Birthday" Gathering

A central place to gather for a family weekend to celebrate Christmas and birthdays for 4 generations to meet for dinner and 3 generations to stay for a few days. The rooms were far enough apart that babies didn't wake up the others. Room enough for all the activities we had planned. Very clean and outfitted with just the basics needed which was great that we didn't have to hover over the younger children to ensure things didn't get broken or moved around. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend escape

Beautiful home and property for a fun escape to Lake Anna. The huge back yard and access to the lake are great!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and property

Stunning views, great open space, private, quiet, comfortable home.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Megan L.

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Lake Anna

Beautiful home, beautiful property! We were initially given the wrong code for the door, but management was very responsive and we got in quickly. We would come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason C.

3 Oct 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unfortunately, Not up to par

First and foremost, working with Vacasa was a horrible experience, and frankly I wonder why VRBO allows them to advertise on their site. They're not owners, and as such are very rigid and hard to work with. When we arrived at the property the code for entry didn't work. So had to spend time on the phone trying to even access the property. Second, When we entered the house, it didn't take long to realize that there was white dog hair everywhere. If you sat down on the couch, and had a black t-shirt on, you were going to have a white back when you got up. I texted Vacasa about it, and they stated they would have someone come out to re-clean. However, that never happened. Third, the shower in the upstairs hall bath didn't work. The handle came off in my friends hand, and it was obvious the property managers knew it wasn't working as there was several screws taken out. Again, I called Vacasa, and again, they did nothing to fix the issue. Fourth, I thought I left a pair of shoes there. I asked Vacasa if they could just ask the cleaners if they saw them. Vacasa stated they charge $25 JUST to ask the cleaners if they saw the shoes!!! Needless to say Vacasa is a insane rip off, and I feel bad for any owners that are using them to manage your property. After all the issues I requested they reimburse some of our money. They stated they would, but shocker, I never heard anything more from them on the issue. A couple of things of Note. - The dock didn't have any cleats on it. Making it incredibly hard to tie up. Had to just use the posts. - The gazebo looked very nice in the pics. However, it was insanely dirty and had an old grill etc. in it. Not actually usable. The house could have been really nice, if it and the property were cleaned and maintained appropriately. The location is really nice in my opinion. I love that side of the lake, and is convenient to the Cove marina etc. It's nicely out of the way and very quiet. Unfortunately, I will not be staying here again unless Vacasa is no longer managing the property. Furthermore, I will not be staying in any more properties that Vacasa manages. They're simply to difficult to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

22 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean, private and welcoming!!!

We absolutely loved this home and the property! It was spotless, very organized, spacious and altogether very welcoming. The large property is great for everyone, plenty of space to play ball, badminton, fetch with the pup, bonfire...anything! We enjoyed using the kayaks available in the boat closet/shed down at the dock (and life jackets were much appreciated). We rented a pontoon and had no issues with navigation or docking. Although, fair warning, some rental companies do not advise/allow boats beyond the Days Bridge. If you do rent a boat The Cove was the most convenient (and lowest price) fuel location. Their restaurant & bar was also nice... we did swim a little at the house’s dock but there were algae warnings for that area of the lake, and while every local we spoke to had no concerns, we were a little more cautious. Although we had NO issues the day we swam at the dock and our dog loved it! The Mad Hen bedrooms and bathrooms are very spacious, well appointed and CLEAN. We came in July, so it was very hot and not ideal for sitting on the deck or a bonfire... we were so tired from playing on the lake each day that we mostly came back to the house for showers, cook dinner and relax! If I could make any changes/suggestions, it would be to add a TV in the living room on the main level... there is nowhere for the family to gather to watch movies all together. There is a lower level TV but the sofa/seating doesn’t allow for more than 3 people; so that was something we were wishing we had. The main level living room is beautiful and the sectional sofa is very comfortable! The other thing would be to add a speaker or some type of hookup for listening to music. These two things are the reason for the 4 stars... I loved cooking in the kitchen, but it felt a little lonely when everyone left to a bedroom to relax and watch TV. I used my phone to play music to keep me company. If I was to get super spoiled “picky” I would love a hot tub too, LOL! We absolutely loved the property name, The Mad Hen, and the family history behind it. The home definitely felt welcoming and full of positive energy everywhere! Thank you for a wonderful experience, our very first, at Lake Anna!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

22 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

We had a great experience staying at this VBRO house. Very clean and nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrison H.

2 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic House and Location

My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Mad Hen! The land was beautiful, the house was clean and welcoming, and communication was as easy as ever. I've got nothing but great things to say!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight and Beryl B., Lakewood Ranch, Florida

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

This house was has all the amenities … and then some. We were with our granddau

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

24 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A great family get away!

It was a great place, the house setup was perfect for us and we enjoyed walking around the land. There were a lot of flies and fruit flies inside the house, but that was the only thing! We put our some traps and they were gone by the time we left. We’d go again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

19 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in July

We had a fantastic time! Beautiful house and property. We decided to have a new adventure since we’re all not able to celebrate the holidays and we were all together to have Christmas in July. This property allowed this and so much more. Plenty of space and with it being secluded and lots of land it was great for our fur babies. Love, love, love it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021