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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Mineral, VA

Lake Anna
‪1 min walk‬
Lake Anna State Park
‪12 min drive‬
Lake Anna Winery
‪18 min drive‬
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
‪69 min drive‬

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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

About this property

Entire place

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

Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views

1500' gorgeous panoramic water frontage on 5 acres. Private dock/boat launch. Enjoy a fully-appointed property with the comforts of home, including coffee, linens, towels, hair dryer, make-up mirror, washer/dryer, Smart HDTV, gas grill, private dock with cover and stairs to enter/exit water, fire pit, and outdoor shower. Open floor plan, and ceiling fans in every room for that tropical feel. 3 bedrooms/2 baths with expansive waterfront views. Enjoy the day with a gorgeous sunrise and coffee on the deck, a kayak ride, a game of CornHole, and end your perfect day at the lake in Adirondack chairs with s'mores by the fire pit. Spacious private cove on the lake for boating, water sports, and convenient travel to lakeside gas/restaurants.

Conveniently located near U. S. Route 522 for ease of access from Rt. 29 (James Monroe Hwy.) or I-95-VA Thornburg. Lake Anna is the second largest lake in the state of Virginia, measuring 17 miles long with 200 miles of shoreline. Distance from Washington, DC: 80 miles. Distance from Richmond, VA: 50 miles. Distance from Charlottesville, VA: 40 miles. Distance from Fredericksburg, VA: 20 miles.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Anna. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
Steps from Lake Anna and a 3-minute drive from Belmont Park

This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ashley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayak

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)

General

100% renewable energy
Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Solar energy
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $200 per dog fee; please keep off furniture

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

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

Whippoorwill Cottage - Dock, Fire Pit, Boat Launch, Spectacular Views Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the lake

What a great place to stay for a short weekend getaway. The house is right by the shore of Lake Anna. The views are amazing and there is even a dock for water access. The house is charming, clean, and well provisioned. We had a nice time and enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Z., Chapel Hill, USA

4 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax at the lake

Had a great few days relaxing and fishing. The home was cozy. The fire pit and hot tub were highlights for the teenagers.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

21 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

As listed

Clean and beautiful on the lake place. Great shoet weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie E.

5 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not pleased

We checked in Sunday, December 29 and stayed thru January 2.outside lighting was very poor. It was 5:30 in the evening and very difficult to see where we were in the driveway or the front of the property. Right when you open the front door you are smacked in the face with a musty, stale smell and overwhelming smell of cat pee. We travelled as professionals in our early 50’swith two small dogs and quickly opened every door and window to help with the odors. We unloaded the car and hoped the fresh air would help but little improvement. Then I messaged the owner on VRBO to make him aware of the intolerable conditions and the response was to blame our 3 and 5 year old dogs that had been on the property no more than an hour and that ppl who just checked out said nothing. (Mean while the neighbors told us no one had stayed there in weeks)The odor was so bad we could not close the doors or windows the entire stay. The second night with all doors and windows open we were able to sleep in primary with a belt through the handles of sliders as our lock so we could sleep without the horrible smell. The home and furnishings are very dated and there is old food in the cabinets that the owners never cleaned out and left for years of past renters. The hot tub does not go above 85 so another thing we could not enjoy during our stay. The grill had 2 empty propane tanks and grates were rotted through and not usable. Overall very unpleasant stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

For us, this was a little piece of heaven. The house was beautiful, spacious, and clean. It had everything we needed as far as cooking utensils, pots and pans, and towels and wash cloths. The location was nice and quiet, about 10-15 minutes away from restaurants, a gas station, and the Lake Anna State Park. The dock was very nice! The boat traffic on the water was very respectful and friendly. The views from the house and the dock were beautiful and the catfish were biting all day and night! We hope to stay again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

8 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway for family of 4

Cal was great at communicating with me and I had all of the information needed for our stay. The cottage was very accommodating and clean & comfortable. We have 2 young children and it was perfect. The cottage looked exactly like the pictures and was well stocked. My kids loved running around the grass in the back yard which was very spacious. The view of the lake was great and we had a lot of fun in the evenings by the fire pit. Cal even provided sticks and marshmellows. We would definitely stay again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

31 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

The house was clean, cute and well-equipped. The property is unbeatable, with the little private beach, the docks, the VIEWS and the huge yard. We enjoyed every bit of it. The host was great and easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Huzaefah S.

16 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing every time

This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed at Call’s properties in the last year. It is a perfect, relaxing, socially-distant location for a family vacation. The houses are wonderful and comfortable. Cal is very responsive to any issues that come up. Will definitely come back for a 4th time :)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

10 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on the lake - caught catfish and perch!

Scenic and serene.

8/10 Good

Steve W., Arlington, VA

24 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and simple for what we wanted

The house was great for our small group of 5 to get away for a few days in the winter. The property manager was very reachable by text. We had an issue with slow internet but they got taken care of the following afternoon to make it usable (still not fast but could handle some video calls). The back 3rd bedroom does not have interior or exterior blinds. The house is not near anything besides the lake and some other houses (which is not bad just a comment) but it worked fine. Keurig provided with K cups for coffee. The rear firepit with wood was nice for an evening fire.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

20 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

great getaway

the place is awesome and well-stocked with everything you need. the view is great and the place is quiet. We had a great time. thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

13 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay at Cal's cabin. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

3 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage! Beautiful view!

Wonderful girls getaway! The house was perfect and the owner was so nice and accommodating. The wine and marshmallows were an unexpected and great touch. Only wish it was a real fireplace. Other than that it was perfect for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

26 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We only stayed for two nights, but it was awesome to get away from the renovations in our house and spend Christmas cooking and eating with the family. The house was very clean and comfortable and the view was great. The kitchen was fully equipped and got a lot of use from us! The fire pit is really nice so we had to do a fire despite the 24 degree temperature outside. We would definitely come back! The property manager was great and responsive during check in and the check out instructions where clear. Could not have asked for a better stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lesley E., Vienna, VA, United States

2 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful fall stay

Absolutely loved the location and the amenities. We were comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner and a weekend of relaxing by the firepit and kayaking around the lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Couples’ Trip

We had an excellent friends/couples trip here. The host was incredibly helpful and very easy to reach. The house is beautiful and comfortable and we enjoyed the gorgeous views of the lake. Kitchen was the best stocked of any rental I’ve ever been in.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

10 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway!

The Whippoorwill Cottage was cozy, clean, equipped with a great fire-it, kayaks and lots of yard for outdoor games. We thorough enjoyed our stay, had a great experience with the host and hope to return to this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

30 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Anna

Beautiful view of the lake and very relaxing stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

22 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Great time, weather was good,view was awesome , kitchen had everything you needed,board games was a plus,fishing on the dock and nice place!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

15 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We had a great time and everything was as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

11 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Enjoyed it very much

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M., Fairfax, VA

25 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation!

We enjoyed a wonderful vacation at this house. It has everything you need to enjoy the small, private beach, bbq dinner, make a camp fire, kayak, and spend time outside. The house is clean and well-furnished, and you can't beat the location and the views. We hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Short and sweet

Stayed with my family for 3 nights. House was perfect for a 2 year old. Fire place, beach, kayaks, porch, view, and owner communications were all outstanding

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anish S., Northern Virginia

15 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great local getaway

Nice home, perfect size for our family. Sheets were provided. Many normal household products were included to include soap, washer/dryer and kitchen supplies. Enjoyed the beach and the firepit. Owner was responsive to questions via texts.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

LIZETTE M.

9 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and beautiful escape

Beautiful location. From a firepit to a perfect view of the lake. When we arrived, we were received with wine from the area and marshmallows. At one point, we couldn't find a lighter for the bonfire and the owner brought one for us in 10 minutes. We also got brand new sheets which gave us extra comfort. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020