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PRIVATE BEACH on the Chesapeake Bay

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Sunrise from the porch
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12256.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gwynns Island, VA
  • Gwynn's Island Musuem
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Deltaville Maritime Museum
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Deltaville Marina
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Downstairs Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bedroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE BEACH on the Chesapeake Bay

Beach front home with large yard. Beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay from almost anywhere you stand. Large deck and gazebo for evening gatherings or sit on the separate, private, beachfront deck to watch dolphins, blue heron and eagles play. Watch the sunrise from the furnished roof deck. Enjoy your beverage of choice before laying your towel or setting your chair on the white sand beach to soak up some sun. Tired of sitting, check the crab pots, throw in a fishing line or grab one of the two kayaks and take a journey around the island or watch the sail boat regattas that take place on most summer weekends. Plenty of room for the kids to run and play in the yard.

This home has it all....open floor plan, large sun room, dining area and wet bar. 5 bedrooms, 1 King, 4 Doubles, 2 twins and one murphy bed in a large bedroom that doubles as a second den for the little ones or the teenagers who want their space. 3 full bathrooms, and a large yard to play outside games including corn hole which is provided and a basketball goal. Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar and dual ovens. Two large smart TV's, satellite service and strong Wi-Fi keep you connected if that's your "thing". The house has two detached garages, one of which is available for storage(other than car) and also contains beach toys and another fridge. Crab pots and beach chairs are also provided for your use. The other garage contains a 75 inch smart TV, couches another fridge, a chest freezer and a large ping-pong table. Next to the house is an automatic whole house generator so you will never lose power during a possible summer thunderstorm. Nights can be spent on the sand beach or on the expansive deck or the roof deck. It its raining make yourself at home under the lighted gazebo. Also, in the gazebo is a large gas grill and teak table and chairs. A fire pit with supplied firewood provides a great area for gathering as well. Saturday mornings during the summer, you can find local grown items at the farmers market on the courthouse green located at Matthews Courthouse. While there, be sure to visit some of the quaint shops to find that unique gift or get a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants throughout the courthouse area. If this is your first visit stop by the Information Center located next to the library. Also, go to our points of interest in this special town.

Historic Yorktown, Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg are about an hour away. If history is not your thing, a day trip to visit Busch Gardens or Water Country is about the same distance. ***Minimum 7 nights stay last week in May through Labor Day weekend. Requests for shorter stays outside of these dates may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.***

Your perfect vacation awaits!

Property manager

Brian Grizzard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house or on roof deck and no leaning on roof deck rails. Please do not place additional furniture on roof deck.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gwynn

Located in Gwynn, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Deltaville Marina and Golden Eagle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and Bethel Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Deltaville Maritime Museum and Steamboat Era Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gwynns Island, VA

What's nearby

  • Gwynn's Island Musuem - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Deltaville Maritime Museum - 32 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Holly Point Nature Park - 32 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Deltaville Marina - 32 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 60 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hole In The Wall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shun Xing Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE BEACH on the Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE BEACH on the Chesapeake Bay ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE BEACH on the Chesapeake Bay ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE BEACH on the Chesapeake Bay located?

Located in Gwynn, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gwynn's Island Musuem, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Bethel Beach and Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve. Deltaville Marina and Holly Point Nature Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

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

Beautiful property

The house and property are fantastic. The views, especially sunrises are amazing. The living areas of the house are bright and open making it roomy enough for a crowd. The three bathrooms were adequate, although could use. Some unposted. The kitchen was well laid out and every convenience was present. the kids loved the “rec” room in the garage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaTonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing Beach Escape

When we arrived the owners were there adding a few last minute amenities based on someone’s feedback and they were very welcoming and approachable. The pictures don’t do the home justice, the views from the sunroom and deck are amazing. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The beach was nice and sandy and my children loved playing in the water. My husband enjoyed the kayak. We love Gywns Island and have stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Beach/Bay stay

We had a gorgeous week's stay. We had such a good time we asked to stay an additional day, which they were able to accommodate. Days were filled with swimming, kayaking and crabbing. We caught so many keeper crabs that we threw a dozen back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlaine N.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful surroundings. Very quiet. About 45 minutes to tourist attractions. Nice family accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim Z.

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

Private beach

Nice yard and outdoor activities, lots of room to run around with the grandkids. Room to spread out in the house for all. Nice private beach area. Only problem was the jelly fish, not sure why there was so many, but we had fun anyway building sand castles and trying to catch crabs. Owner very responsive, first day there were ants in the kitchen, Bryan brought ant traps over right away and that took care of the problem. The kayaks were used every day
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great week

We had an amazing week went to Busch Gardens 2 days which was an hour away. Only issue was there were hundreds of jellyfish in the water. But we made the best of it. The kayaks were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Great vacation!!

This was an amazing place! We have a family of 8 and we fit very comfortably!! We had fun swimming, fishing, playing corn hole and kayaking. Loved having extra fridges in the garage! Brian was a great host!! He communicated very well and quickly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Gwynn’s Island Paradise

Incredible spot and exactly what we were looking for. Private, quaint with everything needed for three generations of family. Host is very responsive and helpful. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

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

Perfect for family vacation

Beautiful property in a peaceful rural community. Private beach cinches the deal for families with small children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Wonderful stay on the bay

This was our second stay in this home. It is right on the bay with a small, well protected beach. All we needed was provided, including a very well stocked kitchen, beach chairs, kayaks, puzzles, games, and more. The open floor plan was wonderful for family dinners and hang time. Loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rs d., Front Royal

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

Winter Rendezvous for 13 old Scouts

13 of us in our Old Farts Camp Out group since 2005 ... from Bristol to Front Royal and points Northern & Central Va. Our Winter Rendezvous of old Scouters, BSA dads, and former Scoutmasters were impressed with the location on the water. Communication prior to our rental was quick and very helpful. Lodging details from entry to exit were very detailed. Plenty of linens, blankets, towels, kitchenware, tools, supplies, and accessories. Small commercial icemaker was a great extra. Decor is pleasing. Plenty of room for our game tables. Little disappointed that the gas fireplace was inoperable, but the firepit with logs from the woods and the sun in the front room and on the decks... was more than enough. We just soaked in the view using plenty of table, gazebo and deck chairs available. We stayed on the Island the entire weekend with a visit to a fantastic little museum that accommodated our off season visit... just had to give advanced notice so Tom could open up and help us around. The little waterside Hole In The Wall cafe diner was quite the experience with an accommodating staff for our odd size troop... fine enough meal with a good choice of beers, burgers and bayfood. Parking is primo plenty. We would return for our summer gathering, but can't quite get a full week with so many still working. Thanks much to the Grizzard Hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

A respit from the world.

We had everything we needed to be able to relax and enjoy being together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anilkumar R.

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

Nice place for the family

We had a wonderful time at this property for the Thanks giving. We enjoyed the ocean view and sunrise. Summer time will be fantastic as there is good space and opportunity to be used for outdoor activities. We felt little crunched for bath room use downstairs as many sleep here and only one bath available. The island itself is nice and people are nice. The nearest gas station and grocery shop is 4 miles. Carry extra paper towels, toilet tissues as there was only bare minimum. Host was excellent, he lommunicated with precision on my quiries. I would recomend this place to large group of family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

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

Fun for everyone

We had a group of 11 people ranging in ages from 68- 2. Someone was always kyacking or catching crabs,playing in the sand or swimming. Everyone had adequate space and comfortable beds. It is a great place to go back and forth to the beach and worked well for our extended family. There was room for all of us to be together and space to spread out. We enjoyed star gazing from the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

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

Breathtaking Home!

I stayed here with 12 other friends for a joint bachelor/bachelorette party and we all felt the pictures didn’t do this place justice. It was clean and spacious, and the water view was beautiful. Many of us would get up for sunrise and go to the beach with our coffees. I appreciated the amount of things that came with home, such as kayaks and cooking pots. There were more rocks in the water than expected so we had a few stubbed toes. Otherwise it was a beautiful beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Beautiful week with family

The property was perfect for a week with our large family we had 10 adults and 2 children fit comfortably there was plenty of room inside and outside to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. The beach was private and large. Everything was wonderful. The neighboring properties were vacant during our week which really made it private. I do think if there were groups like ours staying on either side of the house it would have made our week much less enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

A week at Gwynn’s Island

The property is beautiful! The vacation rental is very nice; we’ve stayed at the house I think two other times! Maybe could use a few upgrades but not absolutely needed! We had a beautiful view with beautiful weather! We love the Island! It’s so peaceful, quiet and relaxing!! Hope to return in 2024!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

A must stay

Perfect location for my brother's celebration of life. Woke up every morning to watch the dolphins jumping and shooting stars at night. Absolutely Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana P., Pennsylvania Furnace USA

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

Perfect Bay Vacation Home

Our second stay at this beautiful home did not disappoint. Lovely and spacious house and yard with a private beach to swim, play in the sand, fish and kayak. Breathtaking views and a quiet neighborhood. Gwynn and Mathews are the coolest little towns and everyone is so welcoming. We are becoming very fond of Gwynn’s Island and plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spenser A.

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

Simply the Best

I could not recommend this place more - peaceful, pristine, perfect for any age. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Best Stay on the Bay

This was a perfect vacation home for our family. There was plenty of space inside and it was very nicely furnished. There are many outside areas , a deck off the living area, a gazebo and a second floor deck , all of these have a beautiful view of the river. There is great beach access. We spent our sunny days swimming , kayaking and watching the dolphins. The owner was very responsive and helpful. This is definitely the best stay on the River!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Wonderful peaceful vacation with private beach

Sunrises and peaceful bay vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Four generations together!

I can’t say enough about how perfect this house was for us. There were 8 adults plus a baby, and we had room to be together and room to be apart. The location is extremely private and stocked with every game and activity to keep us all entertained! Our favorites were the outdoor shower, kayaks, and private beach. The biggest win was the amazing owner responsiveness. When I texted with a concern, he immediately responded and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Great Retreat

We were looking for a good location for a leadership retreat and this was a great option. We were able to handle our meetings in the sunroom overlooking the bay. We sat around the firepit one night and the next were able to go kayaking and fishing. This is a quiet neighborhood where we could relax. There were plenty of bedding, towels and such for our large group. Everything worked as described.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brian Grizzard

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My family has always loved the ocean. For most of my life we spent our vacations on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but the crowds got too big and the vacations I remembered from my youth were no longer possible. In 2006 I accompanied a friend to Gwyn's Island and that day I knew I had found what I once knew when visiting the Outer Banks as a child, a small town with quiet beach. I purchase my first property on the island that same day and have never looked back. Our children grew up visiting the island and we have made increasable memories. We hope you and your family will enjoy 116 Mad Calf as much as we do and build memories that will last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

We built incredible family memories while at our first property, but, as our family grew, we wanted more space. Its hard to find beachfront property for sale on the island, but in 2017 we were lucky enough to find 116 Mad Calf Lane and we are so glad to be able to share our home with others. Gwyn's Island is a special place, unspoiled by the hustle and bustle of the more commercialized beaches. When you drive onto the island you might feel that when you cross the bridge, I know I do. The stress of life will leave you and will know you are entering a special place.

What makes this property unique

I believe the privacy, the large grounds and private beach are the best features of the house. Plenty of room to be with family or to spread out if that is your goal. There are 5 deck/patio areas as well as a roof deck where groups can gather to give everyone a special place to visit. The ocean is at your fingertips and the gently sloping sand beach offers easy water entry. The covered Gazebo is nice at night and if not at the beach we enjoy watching TV and playing ping-pong in the detached garage.

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English

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