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3 BR Bay Home w Private Dock & all the Amenities

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Onemo, VA
  • Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
    8 min drive
  • Bethel Beach
    9 min drive
  • Williamsburg Transportation Center
    69 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    64 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.

3 BR Bay Home w Private Dock & all the Amenities

Half Shell Haven: an escape to the land and sea perfectly outfitted for enjoying the fruits of both, in what we like to call "low country" Virginia. The Haven is a beautifully maintained, open concept home with 3 bds and 2 baths that can comfortably sleep 8. A full kitchen and dining area (in- and outdoors) are at your disposal for enjoying the local bounty with friends and family. The backyard includes a game shed (with bar!), a hot tub and a private dock for crabbing or kayaking, or both.

The space:
Half Shell Haven has all the amenities to make you and yours feel right at home during your stay. The outdoors give access to the best of both worlds, with the private dock and waterfront access as well as trails throughout the wooded property.

The living room includes a TV with access to multiple streaming services, including Netflix, Disney and Fubo. The living room is wrapped in walls of windows to showcase the beautiful setting; a sliding door opens to the patio (with dining table and hot tub). The wood stove is available for use, subject to the owner’s express prior approval.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’d need to prepare a home cooked meal, if that’s the plan. Full pots / pans and baking ware set, as well as pantry staples. Available for use is a Keurig coffee machine, a toaster, hand mixer and waffle maker. An island with chairs for two is available for a quick bite.

Behind the sliding barn door is the washing and drying machine, along with a filtered water system that makes hot and cold water and ice.

The custom handmade dining table seats six and the dining area is flanked on one side by two leather chairs perfect for an after dinner aperitif.

There are three bedrooms: the primary bedroom, with en suite bathroom and private patio, has a queen bed; the second bedroom has a queen bedroom; and the third bedroom has a day bed with a trundle bed, both of which provide single beds.

The third bedroom with day bed works just as perfectly as an office, with the day bed for a comfortable seat and a desk for when more focus might be demanded… WiFi is quick and reliable. Samsung monitor added. Watch TV or hook up your computer for a larger screen view!

The second bathroom is a full bathroom with bathtub.

The outdoors will keep your family equally entertained. A covered porch faces the front yard, while a back porch area, with picnic table and hot tub, overlook Winter Haven Harbor. The primary patio is the third patio.

The backyard includes a game shed (made from a converted garage) with arcade games, a television and a bar with refrigerator. An outdoor shed houses all of the supplies needed to enjoy a day on the water, including water toys and fishing poles.

A private dock, with glide rocker, is the perfect place to watch the sunset or catch crabs and shrimp in the right season. Our family loves to do sunrise and sunset yoga and other workouts from the dock.

Just a short 3 mile drive gets you to Bethel Beach! A scenic trip opens to a beautiful area to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Other things to note:
The home has a Blink video doorbell. It also has 2 Blink outdoor security cameras: one facing the driveway on the side of the home and one facing the backyard above the doors of the Outdoor Shed. All cameras are disarmed during a guests stay which means it is not recording. We only arm the system when the property is not in use. Please let us know if you have any questions about the security cameras.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve. Enjoy features like a spa tub and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and 13 mi (21 km) from Gwynn's Island Musuem
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Onemo cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jennifer Jones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina 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

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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.

3 BR Bay Home w Private Dock & all the Amenities Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasper N., Gaithersburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Lasting Memories & Best Stay to Date (ran out of characters in review)
My family and I have stayed at countless properties over the years through VRBO. As a family of five (5), including two teens, and an 8-year-old, one can imagine the difficulties associated with finding a vacation rental that had something that tickled the fancy of each. We’ve been very happy with the properties and the accuracy of the listings. There has never been an occasion where any of us felt deceived or that the property failed to meet expectations. With that said, our recent stay at this property blew all previous experiences out of the water. Drafting this review proved extremely difficult for words fail to fully capture the overall superior quality of the property, the surprising number of amenities provided, the “model home” level cleanliness, and most of all, the amount of effort and attention the owner expended toward ensuring every aspect of our vacation was flawless. In all honesty, exclusive of the owner’s dedication to our overwhelming satisfaction, the stay had solidly met all our expectations and worthy of more than a five-star review. I cannot put enough emphasis on how every aspect of this stay was at a level of quality that went above and beyond our wildest dreams. The resulting precious family moments will absolutely be brought up in many conversations for years to come and be one of our fondest memories for a lifetime. My family and I are very grateful for the opportunity and appreciate all the additional accommodations provided by the owner. Thank U
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coetta N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
Absolutely Beautiful! The is kitchen fully equipped, beds and pillows so comfortable and the sheet cool. We enjoyed the boat dock and the game room. The round swinging chairs were an additional surprise and this area with the vine background was the perfect area for selfies if you do social media. The grounds were wonderful for a peaceful walk to get your steps in and my husband ran for a few miles down the local road to get the early morning run. Haven beach was beautiful! The work and new sand was greatly appreciated. Thank you Mathew’s County for the upgrade and improvements. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
We wanted a place to get away with our kids before the hustle and bustle of the school year and sports start. It was a perfect home with lots of great amenities and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful!!
My family of 4 plus our two dogs absolutely loved this place. The photos do not do justice for how clean and beautiful the property is! Booked an extra night because we were all in love. Kitchen is well stocked we anything you need. My boys were so excited to catch crabs and oysters❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful
Beautiful view and peaceful! Owners did a wonderful job decorating and paying attention to details to ensure we had a lovely stay. The drive to haven beach was pretty too and worth it if you want to get in the water!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house is beautiful and is furnished beautifully. It was immaculate when I arrived. You have any and everything you could want to cook, in the bathroom, extra covers, etc. It has a game shed, floats, kayaks, fishing poles, crab pots, a propane grill, and an inflatable hot tub, just to list some of the amenities. It is very private with beautiful landscaping and a beautiful dock. The property is only a few minutes away from Aaron Beach, Bethel Beach, Haven Beach and the town of Matthews. Jennifer, the owner is outstanding. She responds right away to any correspondence and makes sure you have everything you need and want. I felt so comfortable there and I love this property. I had an awesome time and I am looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coetta N.

Liked: Cleanliness
More Than Expected!
Absolutely Fantastic! Our stay at Half Shell Haven was so much more than expected. Everything we needed was provided. Comfortable beds/pillows! Peaceful and quiet! Waking up to the sounds of nature and sunshine and having coffee on the covered porch with a ceiling fan to circulate the air. Will be staying again. Highly recommend this place for vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had an awesome weekend at the Half Shell Haven. It is a beautiful property, inside and out. I really can’t say enough good things. Our kids ranging in ages from 5 to 10 years old had an amazing time - as did the adults. The kids loved the game room and fishing and crabbing from the dock. This was the perfect house to enjoy the long weekend with family and friends. Thank you Jennifer for being such a kind and wonderful host! I can’t wait to make the Old Bay chips and dip again - what a nice touch 👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect family getaway
This property surpassed our expectations. We are a family of 4 with elementary aged children who absolutely loved vacationing here as much as their parents. The game/bar room cannot be beat. Everyone becomes a kid. Jennifer has thought of everything to make your stay wonderful. The house decor is wonderful as though at a boutique hotel just for you. The grounds gave our dog incredible roaming space and the dock was an incredible oasis for all of us. We got to crab with our kids - a memory for a lifetime! Kayaking was easy and so much fun even with your kids. Matthews and Gloucester were great to visit but honestly all you need is a good grocery shop and to hang out at the house. We compoetely unplugged and didn
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emery W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed Everything
Our stay was excellent. We enjoyed the amenities and the various options to choose from (tea, types of water, etc.). Being close to the water we expected the house and the description of it to be exactly as advertised and it was. The views are amazing. Even short walks around the property are treats. The house was clean. All the bedding fits our family’s comfort needs. A private getaway is indeed this house. We will look forward to stopping through again. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023