It's our second tome here and We just love it. It's quiet, small and everyone is super friendly…read more Has a small beach and super clean. Kim in the office is very knowledgeable and friendly to talk to. Michael the manger will go out of his way to make sure you maximize your camping experience. We'll be back again soon!

Stayed in a cabin, loved the location, loved the vibe. Everyone is super friendly as well. Can't…read morewait to go back !

Staying at Gull Cottage was great. I thought I had scheduled my stay on the wrong night and they…read moreoffered to let me change it. They were attentive (via messaging) and flexible hostesses. The cottage has thoughtful touches for example a styrofoam cooler and ice packs in the freezer for going to the beach. FYI the town of Colonial Beach charges daily rates for the parking ($10) but the house is just down the street, 2 minute walk. We will definitely stay at the cottage again if we end up back in the area.

Horrible experience. Found the accommodations much shabbier than the photos imply, it was clear…read moremost things hadn't been cleaned since the prior occupants. That should have been enough to convince us to leave but we made the mistake of trying to stick it out, and we paid for it. BED BUGS. We've done everything to try and get rid of them to no avail, it's awful. Multiple attempts to contact the owner have gone unanswered, I would advise you avoid at all costs!

We wanted to make a day trip to search for fossils at Calvert Cliffs and this seemed to be one of…read morethe only options so off we went. The road to get to the campsites / office is relatively bumpy and the road is full of ruts and rocks that could actually be challenging for a small car or a car that is low to the ground. We drove slowly and it was fine. The lady in the office was very friendly and we paid in cash which is preferred. This is clearly a family-run operation. The walk down to the beach was via a kind-of steep set of stairs. At the bottom there were a few other groups of people there, many of them apparently semi-professional fossil hunters with specialized digging hand tools. Unfortunately the tide was coming in when we got there (poor planning on our part), but this limited our fossil searching to a sliver of exposed beach itself as the water was covering a significant portion of the ground. I would highly recommend Wellington-style rubber boots or something similar to keep your feet dry while you search (everyone else on the beach was wearing them). Your sneakers will probably get wet. As far as fossils go, we didn't find much. One of us found what appeared to be a very small shark tooth. You are not allowed to dig into the cliffs themselves due to erosion concerns but you could see layers of shells and small fossils in the cliffside which was interesting. All in all it was not the fossil-rich experience I was expecting. I've heard about digging for fossils at Calvert Cliffs for many years and so it was a bit disappointing to come away empty-handed. If we had been better prepared to wade out into the water and brought some sort of implements with us we may have had more success. Not a terrible afternoon at all but not a place I will be chomping at the bit to return to.

This review is for the beach. Perhaps a new owner has taken over, as we had nothing but a pleasant…read moreexperience with the woman who took our money and her husband, who showed us where to park. It was $10 per person (cash only!), but considering that the beach has tons of shells and fossils, and lots of parking, we found it a very fair price. They even give you a permit so you can leave and come back on the same day. I would suggest bringing an umbrella or sun tent, as there isn't much shade (at least before 2 pm est, when we left). The water is a bit murky, but refreshing and sandy once you get out past the shoreline. You may want to bring water shoes.

When you first arrive at Lighthouse View, you will be blown away by the breathtaking view of the…read moreAssateague Lighthouse (hence the rental's name). But once you step inside, you'll never want to leave. This townhouse rental is beautifully decorated with soft, cool colors and beachy items everywhere. It provides enough room for a small family (we had 5 and were plenty comfortable). Almost everything you could need is provided. I cannot say enough good things about this home and cannot wait to have many more stays here. I was even able to contact the owners directly when I had questions after the rental agency was closed for the day. I would highly recommend this house to anyone...just don't pick the week I want :-)

From the owner: Located right on the water with your own private dock. Lighthouse View offers spectacular views…read moreyear round, as well as direct deep water access (the public boat launch is less than 100 yards from our front door). You can moor your boat or kayak by your front door and enjoy time on the water in this scenic gem of Virginia's Lower Eastern Shore. Lighthouse View has two bedrooms (sleeps 6 comfortably) and two full bathrooms, with an extra half-bath downstairs. Everything else you could possibly need is there for your use, including a barbecue, crab cooking pots, as well as crab traps for catching them right off your dock! Beach chairs and patio set with an umbrella so you can enjoy meals and hanging out on your deck. This part of the east side of the island is relatively free from trees (places where mosquitoes hang out) so there isn't a need for a screened in porch with Lighthouse View.

Perfect for all 4 couples!…read more 2nd stay at Spinnaker Waterfront and it's even better than the last time. We stayed with 3 other retired  couples this time and enjoyed having our own bedrooms and bathrooms. One chilly and rainy day we couldn't go fishing but enjoyed the fireplace and appreciated the nice dry firewood the owners supplied. Really enjoyed seeing the Chincoteague wild ponies again, and this time we did get to the Wallops NASA base.   We are planning on bringing our grandchildren for a week next summer. There are so many free activities that we can enjoy with them from catching crabs and swimming off the dock,  surf fishing on Assateague, and even climbing the light house.  Plus the 2 visitor centers on Assateague and Wallops can keep them busy if weather doesn't let us enjoy the National Seashore which is my favorite beach. Especially enjoyed lots of take-out seafood, and the savings vs eating in restaurants. But cooked lots of great breakfasts in the wonderful kitchen that was exceptionally well stocked with everything from paper products to spices and every pot and pan you can imagine including a large crock pot for our gang

Spinnaker is the perfect house for a family vacation. We spent most of the week enjoying the house…read moreand all it offers. Our favorite activity was eating smores off the grill on the back deck after eating dinner on the screened in porch. Our first time in Chincoteaque and we never made it to the beach - no need to when the water is in your back yard! The owners take care of the property like it's the home they live in all year round. We already booked a week for next year!

Recently stayed here this past weekend for a friend's birthday celebration. Had no idea Smith…read moreIsland even exited until she found this house via airbnb. To get to Smith Island you need a ferry from the town of Crisfield. Would recommend the Island Belle II. A good size boat where you won't feel the waves too much. Once on the island only a few restaurants were open. Most were closed by 4pm. We made sure to purchase everything we would need to cook and drink before boarding the ferry. Staying in this gorgeous and serene house definitely elevated our small girl's trip. The house is newly renovated and tastefully decorated. We found it super clean with all the amenities we would need for making coffee, cooking/baking, washing our clothes. There were bikes available to peruse the island. There were 4 bedrooms total each nicely decorated with their own bathrooms. One of the bedrooms upstairs was a master suite with its own private bath and personal balcony. The bedrooms were all cozy and comfortable. The biggest draw for me was the wraparound porch on the 1st and 2nd floor gifting us with beautiful views of Chesapeake Bay as well as sunsets. Betty Tyler, the owner, was very personable and would answer our questions. She facilitated the delivery of steamed crabs one night for our dinner. Overall, a perfect location if you need a quarantine getaway on the East coast.

Smith Island was a great experience. Very calming and peaceful atmosphere. But there is a you tube…read morevlogger that makes money off videoing guests with out asking their permission. SI is a small place ,I felt up tight thinking I was going to run into her and her camera. She wears a rag on her head, I was not sure of her mental condition. Other than her it was a cool place

I am hesitant to review this place as I would love to keep it a secret. This is the ideal…read morehideaway. The room is located on the top level of the house. There is a wall of windows overlooking the river. The bed is spectacularly comfortable. It is in the tree tops looking over the Rappahanock River. It is a quiet section of the river, very serene. It was sunny one day and rainy one day during my stay. The property is secluded but close to gas stations, Wal Mart and of course downtown Fredericksburg. It's a quick trip to restaurants, sights and shopping. I truly felt like I was hiding out away from reality. I plan to go again.

We just came back from a two night stay at Riverhouse. The pictures don't even come close to the…read morereal thing. It is beautiful and was absolutely spotless. It's so spacious and we loved that the largest wall of the apartment was nothing but large windows. Everywhere you looked you saw the river, because it is right there! Ruth and Lee are gracious hosts and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed Fredericksburg which is only 2 miles away so we could get to everything we wanted to do but then came back to the quiet of the river and lots of relaxation. We can't wait to go back!