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Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

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In the quaint Village of Mobjack, Captain Machen's historic home offers a tranquil retreat. With waterfront views on the East River and Mobjack Bay, enjoy kayaking, swimming or simply relaxing on the wrap-around porch with multiple seating areas.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay

Circa 1921 - original home to sea captain W.H. Machen. This newly renovated and restored Victorian, 3 story home is part of the Village of Mobjack, a quaint village where previous life focused on fishing and crabbing. Nominated for historic significance based on its contribution to commerce and unique collections of homes located on the East River and Mobjack Bay. (fairfieldfoundation.org). The home is located on 2.6 acres with water front on the East River including a private dock giving water access to boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming along with an adjacent marina for those with larger boats (compassmarina.com).

Perfect place to relax with the family and friends while enjoying the nature and water views.

The first floor offers a parlor, spacious living room, large dining room, library/media room with TV and seating, kitchen with eating nook, mudroom with washer and dryer, full bathroom, front and back access to second floor. Second floor offers four large bedrooms all with TVs (3 kings and 1 queen), large double sink vanity with shower, and access to the third floor. Third floor offers two bedrooms (1 full bed and 2 twins), large family entertainment room with 65" TV, bar with beverage fridge and multiple seating areas.

The exterior of the house has large columns with a wrap around porch with multiple seating areas, partially screened with dining area. The porch offers views to the water and marina. Large shade trees with multiple swings for family enjoyment, picnic table, and camp fire with seating on the back side of the house (gas firepit).

Waterfront includes private 100‘ pier, floating boat dock with guards and seating area w/ campfire (gas firepit) and ten Adirondack chairs.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Fireworks are not permitted

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: PacknPlay, Feeding chair available upon request

Events

No events allowed

Contact owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Contact owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21

About the area

Located in Westville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gloucester Golf Club and Severn Yachting Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street Center and Walter Reed Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Bay School Community Arts Center and Cobbs Creek Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Bohannon travel guide
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FOSTER, VA

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    55 min drive - 72.4 km
  • Bay School Community Arts Center
    21 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Gwynn's Island Museum
    26 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Deltaville Marina
    35 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Yorktown Beach
    43 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Howard-Dooley Cafe
    16 min drive
  • Shun Xing
    18 min drive
  • Seafood Shack
    18 min drive
  • Southwind Pizza
    18 min drive
  • Subway
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Bay School Community Arts Center, Cobbs Creek Arts Center and Main Street Center. Ware Parish Church and Gwynn's Island Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

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

Extremely clean,spacious and beautiful home

We loved everything about this home. Beautiful and comfortable inside as well as outside!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Wonderful comfortable home for our whole family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amyan E.

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

Just what we needed!

Beautiful house! Very clean! The dock was breathtaking. We all wish we could have stayed longer! Anything you could think of needing was available. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Victorian House

Lovely big clean house with a nice dock for fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Fantastic Property and Hosts

This owners have done a fantastic job of renovating this historic home. Very comfortable to relax and enjoy the home, property and surrounding areas. The house is well stocked with supplies and hosts are very responsive with any questions and offer wonderful in site to the area. We love it here! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Wonderful long weekend

The house and property are beautiful. The house has a lot of historical charm but a lot of the modern amenities. The bedrooms are huge and lots of great common spaces, including the screened in front porch. The hosts were gracious and very responsive. Great stay and definitely would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Danny R.

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

River Fun

This is a remote, quiet, spacious home located on a river cove offering wonderful sunsets. The beautiful huge oaks and wraparound porchs transport you back to lazy summer days. The Mobjack Bay village is quaint and tiny. Perfect place for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

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

Wonderful vacation home

Shadyhurst is a beautiful home and the property is amazing. Our family came from Tennessee, and we spent a peaceful week enjoying our time together. The home was very clean and the owners have done a wonderful job anticipating anything that you would need during your stay. Do not hesitate to book this home--you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STACEY W.

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

We would give it a 10 if we could!!

Perfect! The BEST! Very Clean! Better that described, beautiful house and yard. Kids loved the swings and the games. Lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chrysi K.

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

Spring break

Beautiful house, very clean and very well equipped. Great beds and linens. We had a very nice trip even though it was much colder than we expected. Would be lovely to go back in the summer and try kayaking. The location is beautiful but a bit out of the way. Great for relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Charming coastal farmhouse

My family was looking for a property near Williamsburg for my mother’s birthday that could house all of us. The home fit the bill and totally exceeded our expectations. The home was well appointed and we spent most of the time chatting on the screened in porch or working on puzzles. The hosts were responsive and were nice enough to leave a few gifts for us. Wish we could have stayed for a week because we were having so much fun on the property. Highly recommend for folks looking for a nice retreat on the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

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

A perfect family escape

We were looking for a quiet family getaway for 6 people where we could enjoy the outdoors and the bay. This couldn't have been a better choice. The owners are very friendly and very reachable. The house and its history are great. Very clean. We rented kayaks and launched from the private pier. Caught crabs and fish for dinners. Very relaxing, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Lovely House on the Bay

We had a vacation here with 3 families including two 1.5 year olds and a 4 year old and we had a wonderful time. The kitchen and dining rooms were well equipped to handle group meals (including a high chair for babies). The outdoor space had shade and sunshibe, swings and fireflies. We rented a delivery kayak on recommendation from the owners and saw multiple osprey, including two who fought over a fish mid-flight (the fish ended up getting dropped into the bay)! It's a 20 minute drive to Haven Beach which was wonderful! The hosts were incredibly accommodating and responsive to our requests. Just a wonderful trip all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Devora F.

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

Security

Alarm, location of property appeared to be safe, property does not have a security alarm and bedrooms did not have secure locks or no locks at all. Otherwise, property was gorgeous and full of amenities and personal details. Beds were so comfy, and floors was spotless! The kitchen was stocked with seasonings as well as sauces in the fridge. Cleaning supplies were stocked as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanney K.

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

Great place for family reunion

The house truly had a lot of space with multiple places for our family to hang out. The property is very clean with lots of goodies that can keep the family entertained. Unfortunately it was very hot and humid during our stay so couldn't take advantage of the screened porch and the outside areas but the a/c worked wonderfully --- even on the top floor with thermostats on each floor! We cooked a bit and the cooking supplies were superb -- even the knives were sharp and nice Calphalon pans of all shapes and sizes were available. And the Internet access was great -- with external monitora and even printers available. Daniele and Michael clearly have given a lot of thought and care to the property! Thank you! Would highly recommend the house for any big groups that want a getaway in a rural area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Beautiful country home by the river

Our family had a wonderful stay at Shadyhurst. The property was exceptionally maintained and very close to the dock with access to the river and bay. The house and the kitchen had every amenity for a weeklong stay. Our family of 10 particularly enjoyed the large screened in porch set up with a large table for dining and playing games. Although the internet access was great, we ended up playing card games and hanging out in the evenings after visits to Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Jamestown/Colonial Williamsburg which are all an hour or less from the property. The close location to the water and the beautiful property made the day trips worth it. It was so quiet with only birds, crickets and tree frogs for music at night. The beds were very comfortable and accommodated 6 adults and 4 children well. The children loved the swings and making s’mores over the fire. It was an idyllic vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Nice place to stay

Good place to stay with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Beautiful Getaway

The property is wonderfully idyllic and peaceful. Loved the screened-in porch and would sit out in the early morning hours and watch the deer, herons, cranes,bunnies, etc. Wish that we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Christmas Vaca

Outstanding stay. Loved the home and surrounding area. Will absolutely be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Adria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible weekend at a perfect house. This is one of the best homes we have ever stayed in: clean, perfectly laid out, well stocked kitchen and all the yard games and puzzles you could ever need. We all slept in as the beds were so comfortable with soft sheets. And the library has a great wide variety of books to dive into. We had the best weekend and wish he had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Lovely home!

This was one of the very best homes we have stayed in! It was very well stocked and no detail was overlooked. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Beautiful home with lots of Extras!

We have stayed at many VRBO properties and this rated among the best! The house was beautiful, clean and there were so many extra touches, like plenty of towels, table clothes, spices, and even bottles of wine, that made the trip and our time there extra special. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

House in Mathews, VA

The home is lovely and super clean. The host was very helpful. Our only negative was the distance to the attractions, restaurants and Williamsburg. If you are looking for a quiet and ,relaxing stay this house would be perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawana B.

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

It was a day for me to spend some time with my family

The state was really nice. The place was nice. All you need is a tub thank you very much. I have a blessed one.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Family Thanksgiving

This home is beautiful and perfect for our family Thanksgiving gathering!! Families from Ocean City, Md. Washington, Alabama, Ohio, Georgia, and Texas!! It’s only 5 miles from our cousins home where we all gather every year! We feel blessed to have found this home!! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024