Welcome to Mason Jar Retreats Beach Home. Our home is a private beachfront property with the best of both country and beach living. Located on 6 acres on a private road with only a few steps to take to your private oasis on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy sunsets from the beautiful porches while taking in the natural surroundings. Our home is only three miles from a vineyard and winery and 20 minutes to Cape Charles with lots of shopping and dining in a quaint beach town. Our home has a lot packed into a small package. Two master suites, both with private baths and walk out porches with water views provide a great escape. The second floor living with kitchen and living room provides exceptional water views year round. There's also lots to do outside; lounge on the porch swing or the beach with a good book, go swimming, fishing, or just play in the ocean. Enjoy some yard games or go for a quiet walk through the country street. Relax at the firepit or in the cooler months, cozy up to the indoor fireplace. Enjoy casual dinners around the large kitchen island or meals outside at the farmhouse table. Everything you need for your stay is provided from linens to beach equipment, you’ll never need to leave. *LGBTQ+Friendly Home
Property manager
Kristy Livsey
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Ocean view
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A house manual is provided at the home and a PDF version will be sent to you prior to check-in.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Machipongo
Located in Machipongo, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve and train station, while Barrier Islands Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights.
Machipongo, VA
What's nearby
Chatham Vineyards - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
Barrier Islands Center - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 32 min drive - 31.1 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 36 min drive - 39.1 km
Cape Charles Beach - 45 min drive - 35.5 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Yuk Yuk & Joes - 17 min drive
Machipongo Trading Company - 14 min drive
Great Machipongo Clam Shack - 14 min drive
Gidden's Do-Drop Inn - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Country Beach Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Private Country Beach Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Country Beach Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Country Beach Retreat located?
This Machipongo holiday home is on the beach, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Chatham Vineyards, and within 9 mi (15 km) of train station and Webbs Island. Barrier Islands Center and Barrier Island Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Our family had a wonderful stay! The property is so peaceful. The hosts have thought of and provided everything you might need creating a comfortable stay. We can’t wait to return!
Out family had a wonderful time here.
Everything was great: beach, house, location. House is stuffed with everything you need to have a great time.
Thanks to the host, hope to see you again.
This newly built home is nicely decorated and very clean. It is truly a getaway with incredible views and a large private beach. The owners have thought of everything and were very helpful. Wonderful stay!
The house was beautiful and all the staples you need to prepare dinner. The beds were comfortable. The Chesapeake Bay was beautiful. We had a bonfire just about every night. Perfect. Can't wait to visit again
This is a beautiful home on a great bay front property! We enjoyed some of the most incredible sunsets and plan to stay again. Kristy was so thoughtful and quick and thorough with communication. Fantastic experience!
We had the most enjoyable stay. Everything from the home, the property, the amenities, and the view were just perfect. We spent so much time watching the tide roll in and out. So relaxing. We will definitely be back!!! If you are looking for pure relaxation, this is the perfect little getaway!
We had a great stay - everything was done with the guests in mind. Kitchen was well appointed with dishes, pots and pans, and utensils and were able to make a great Thanksgiving meal, turkey and all! The beds are comfortable, the amount of linens and towels was receives an A+. Highly recommend this stellar home for a place to relax and disconnect from the outside world. It was quiet with spectacular sunsets and the occasional wildlife coming through the property.
What a stunning property! We’ve rented quite a few homes and this one takes over as our all-time favorite. Beautifully appointed home perfect for our family of 3; the owners have thought of everything. At one point, I said to my husband, the only thing they haven’t thought of is binoculars and he laughed and pulled out binoculars he had found on the shelf under the coffee table. We had a lovely time playing with our son on the beach, kayaking up the shore, sitting around the fire pit, cooking and relaxing on the porch swing. None of us wanted to leave, it was so peaceful! We will definitely be back!
Highly Recommend! Mom and I had a fabulous time celebrating her birthday at the Mason Jar! Mother Nature provided the most serene location (with perfect weather) to enjoy the bay and the local wildlife (dolphins, eagles, hummingbirds, frogs, squirrels) and Kristy/Brian provided a very clean, organized, well stocked, secure home to enjoy the peaceful surroundings .. the fire pit was awesome, we had a fire every night, and the beach supplies provided were greatly appreciated, we used the beach chairs to watch the sunset on the beach and I enjoyed a ride to the sandbar on one of the paddleboards .. thank you Kristy/Brian for sharing your beautiful home!!