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Golf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies

Only 35 minutes from DC yet a world away! Flat water Kayaker's Fisherman Nature lovers Heaven, Central air-conditioned 2 bedroom and 1.5 bath waterfront cottage, 2000 feet of waterfront with ten mile sunset view over the Potomac River, and sunrise view up Pomonkey Creek. Planet watcher's love it here. Gated compound complete with 200 foot pier, 24 foot tall observation tower, and 600 foot long elevated walkway along tidal pool. Spectacular eagle, osprey, butterflies, dragon flies water fowl. Kayaks, canoe all equipment provided. King size bed, Queen size bed and California Single all with thermopedic pads. Well-equipped kitchen for your eat-in pleasure. Internet service included is Verizon Fios Wireless which is usually reliable.
FENWICK COTTAGE SEASONS
Pack binoculars, magnifying glasses, flashlights, cameras, journals and art supplies.
Welcome to Intense Nature! AKA Weed Tourism! AKA Wildflower Magic! Guided wildflower walks available on request. Plus introduction to iNaturalist app!
Mother Nature follows her own schedule, sometimes early, sometimes late...but always great!
Compare sunsets and unsets.
JANUARY-FEBRUARY
*First Fingers of Ice on Pomonkey Creek.
Crack thin ice into sparkling shards with your kayak!
*River Ice Concerts if really cold-
*Extra-Special Eagle Watch: Sometimes the Potomac River freezes all the way across. Eagles mate on the ice.
*Full Moon: 1/28/21
*Full Moon: 2/27/21
JANUARY-MARCH
*Time of Most Dramatic Red Sunsets
*Time to Collect Dinosaur Pinecones-
Our meta-sequoia/dawn redwood was here in the time of dinosaurs.
MARCH
*Morel season (Knowledgable guests found dozens in area!)
*Full Moon 3/28/21
*Spring Equinox (03/22)
APRIL
*Return of the Turtles
You wouldn’t be the first to see snapping turtles mating in the pond!
*Super Full Moon: 4/26/21
APRIL-MAY
*Yellow Flags circle the pond! (Wild irises!)
Think “Monet”! Paint your own masterpiece.
*Super Full Moon: 5/26/21
APRIL-AUGUST
*Osprey Return and Nest
How many chicks will hatch this year?
*Full Moon: 7/23/21
APRIL-OCTOBER
*Endless Wildflowers
Note for purple lovers: Ironweed and Joe-Pye Weed (which collect giant bouquets of butterflies) bloom in August.
MAY
*Mulberries ripen.
Edible. Some people like to eat them. Used by colonists to dye wool.
*Baby Groundhugs and Raccoons emerge from burrows to vacuum up their beloved mulberries. Prepare to laugh. They also climb trees.
*Buttercups abound.
JUNE
*Summer Solstice (6/21)
How much can you do on the longest day?
*Full Moon: 6/24/21
JULY
*Marsh Mallow/hibiscus
Our biggest flowers! And yes, the colonists used them to make marshmallow. Ask for recipe.
*Full Moon: 7/23/21
JULY-SEPTEMBER
*Bubblegum Tree Blooms
Whenever she feels like it. There is a time when the cottage and the crepe myrtle (Tonto) are the same shade of pink!
*Great Egret Afternoons on the Pond-
Take fishing lessons from a bird. Learn to fish from/like a bird
AUGUST
*Dragonflies swarm! Learn to sex dragons. Meet Ketchup and Mustard.
*Green Heron Family visits pond
*Blue Moon: 8/22/21
SEPTEMBER
*Canada Geese Practice Flocking
Goose families gather to meet their cousins and practice group “V” formations.
*Eagle Pair Reclaim their Spot/Branch on/in Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata). Native.
*Full Moon: 9/20/21
*Autumn Equinox (9/21). Around equinox song bird migration N to S
*Groundhugs spend more time underground
OCTOBER
*Indian Summer
*Full Moon: 10/20/21
*Eagle Pairs can be seen flying together in mating patterns.
*Autumn Colors! Unique maple display at entrance to Marshall Hall on way to boat ramp.
*Monarch Migration
*Canada geese fly in ribbons across the sky.
NOVEMBER
*Special sunsets tinged with gold, yellow-gold and rose-gold. Lovely kayaking on the Potomac as the day ends.
*Watch the leaves fall off the trees.
*Micro Full Moon: 11/19/21
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
*Winter Waterfowl Return. Some pass through. Others gather. Ducks, geese, swans! (Eagles, of course.) Every so often you might see a gregarious coot...
DECEMBER - FEBRUARY
*Return of the mud flats- nature’s newspaper
*Micro Full Moon: 12/18/21
*Winter Solstice : 12/21
*Eagles Mate, easiest to observe on ice.
*Woods Welcome Wandering
After leaves fall, see the lay of the land and study the structure of trees.
ALL YEAR
* Great sunsets, sunrises, and insects. We have 240 degree view of horizon.
*Sparkles on the Water
*Vultures enjoy hanging around at the Beach
Learn to love and ID turkey and black vultures.

Property manager

John Staples

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bryans Road, MD

What's nearby

  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 32 min drive - 32.2 km
  • National Mall - 43 min drive - 44.6 km
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon - 46 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 48 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Pohick Bay Regional Park - 58 min drive - 65.2 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 37 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Goodies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of National Colonial Farm, Piscataway Park, and Chapman State Park. Olde Forte Village Shopping Center and Mattawoman Natural Environment Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Waterfront Sunset Nature Reserve Kayak Eagle Osprey Snakehead Butterflies Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ronna H.

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

Time away

Beautiful property. Lots of birds. Iv will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Relaxing

The cottage is great and very clean. The view from the dock is just spectacular. John and Carrie were great hosts. Highly recommend this home. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed fishing on the dock and the house was clean/comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alane R.

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

Great nature getaway

This property has a beautiful private outdoor set-up that we thoroughly enjoyed. A walk along the boardwalk through the marshy pond area was always rewarded with a great Blue Heron sighting. We spent hours each morning on the dock watching 2 pair of bald eagles in the trees across the river with the binoculars provided by the host. The river was quiet, the neighborhood is rural and deer filled. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA K.

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

Amazing location

My friend and I are biologists who geek out to wildlife, and there was no shortage of wildlife here. From insects to birds to reptiles we saw it all. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wildlife

Such a cute little house and the most beautiful property. We saw deer, turkeys, butterflies and birds of all kinds. We watched the most beautiful sunsets every evening. Plus we were close to DC to see all history.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

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

Beautiful as always!

We always love returning to this spectacular spot - so wild and still close to DC. Love the kayaking, the bird watching, the changing skies and loud frog chorus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustin S.

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

21st Birthday

Spent a long weekend celebrating our daughter who turned 21 on the 4th of July. The Potomac was awwsome and the use of the kayaks greatly appreciated. The cottage was clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory D.

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

Great spot for a small group for a bass tourney

Was a great stay at John's very convenient lots of birds and wildlife around and a nice dock on the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

rob s.

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

Real life Jurassic Park.

You never know what wildlife experience you will have on the boardwalk. Amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam V.

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

Dreamy stay

I love this property! House is immaculate and wildlife amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Absolutely delightful

Such a serene setting and a wonderful variety of wildlife. John and Carrie were wonderful hosts and I hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Paradise

There’s no place like Pink House! It’s full of serenity, adventure, and comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Experience

Amazing location for nature lovers. Friendly property owners. We were there to see DC and the numerous historic sites around the area, but we spent one day just enjoying the property and the river. The house provides several Kayaks and a Canoe. This might not be the optimum location for those more comfortable in a modern downtown condo, but was absolutely perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

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

Nice and quiet neighborhood, natural trails, cozy cottage

neighborhood, natural trails, cozy cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmynn M., Tower City

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

Truly Magical

Great host and location! I can only imagine how beautiful it must be over the changing seasons. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo N.

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

DC family trip

The place was immaculately clean. John was great at answering any questions. Very easy drive to DC. We used the kayaks one afternoon to see the sunset and check out the wildlife. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Peaceful

This was exactly what we were looking for. Relaxing and peaceful and we were still able to enjoy the sites around the area. Will need to come back when the weather is warmer to enjoy the water more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Hidden Nature Getaway Near the Big City

Just so unexpected that this peaceful, quiet,beautiful, natural, and preserved environment could exist at the end of a small semi-rural community less than half an hour away from Washington DC. A hidden treasure for those who enjoy being near nature and also having comfortable and safe lodging. Exceptionally clean and well stocked with lots of hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L., Braddock Heights

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

Perfect Escape!

This was our third stay at Fenwick Cottage. Even though is was short we were able to relax and unwind. We continue to enjoy identifying new flora and fauna on the property, and witnessing the seasonal changes. John and Carrie are wonderful hosts, we always have fun, animated conversations with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M. G.

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

The 'Sequel Visit' was even better than our 'Original Visit'

This was our second stay at this outstanding property. We were in awe during our first stay. Our second visit provided even more opportunity to discover hidden gems throughout this spectacular location. We love the outdoors of this property. We love the cozy cottage AND we appreciate the approachable, friendly demeanor of the superior hosts. We highly recommend this rental!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anya H.

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

Birder's & Boater's Paradise

Secluded, well maintained home surrounded by nature, tidal marshes, and the Potomac River offering endless wildlife viewing opportunities. We canoed and kayaked to a new spot every day. Property is just as gorgeous as in the pictures. Amazing biodiversity of plants, birds, animals, butterflies and more! Our second visit was even better than our first. Super hosts make sure you have all you need to enjoy the great outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Only place we will stay in Maryland

Over the last dozen years we have stayed at John and Carrie's beautiful cottage and grounds several times. There is no place we look forward to going more than here. Our stays have also developed into life long friendships with this wonderful couple. From the proximity to our nation's capital to simply staying on the grounds for the simple getaway from everyday life, the little cottage at the corner of Pomonkey Creek and the Potomac River is the perfect spot for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

DC getaway

We booked this house but planned time in DC. Very easy drive to get to the city. The house was very cozy and the owners provided a lot of information for things in the area. House was well stocked with kitchen supplies which was nice for cooking. The view is amazing. It would have been nice to spend more time on the property but we didn't have time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Nature at its best!

We really enjoyed this property for about 6 days. It did not disappoint. Close enough for day trips to DC and Annapolis, as well as the Indian Head Rail Trail and just what we needed to commute with nature. Kayaking the Pomonkey Creek was my favorite and the sunsets couldn't be beat. The little pink house was comfortable and cozy for my husband and me to cook breakfast every morning and relax at the end of the day's activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022