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Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Property grounds
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12306 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly

The Mad Hen

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Find yourself surrounded by lush acreage, lake views, and serene privacy in this fantastic home away from home boasting a private beach! The Mad Hen is more than ready to assist in making the best memories with loved ones. As soon as you set foot inside, you will be greeted by contemporary furnishings, calming brown and grey tones, and high ceilings. Though you will feel as if you are secluded and away from it all, you won't have to be disconnected on this trip, as the free high-speed WiFi can assist in working from home or streaming your favorite movies each evening. Or, gather around the foosball table for friendly competition. Outside, you will find a spacious deck with furnishings, a gas grill, and great backyard views leading to the private dock and beach! If you want to whip up something more complicated than burgers on the grill, the full kitchen inside has everything needed to whip up tasty recipes quickly on stainless steel appliances. This property is the perfect venue for a small wedding, with spectacular sunsets, room to accommodate the wedding party and a large kitchen for prep. Contact Vacasa for inquiries. Don't wait a minute longer; get away from it all today!

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace is not operational.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Ring doorbell at front door. Camera over the garage. Camera over the deck facing water.

Dock details: Mooring for guests use



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3294 sq ft (306 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Property is also known as

53029
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Mineral, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Anna - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Anna State Park - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lake Anna Winery - 21 min drive - 17.2 km
  • North Anna Nuclear Information Center - 26 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Central Park Fun Land - 48 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim's at Lake Anna - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Cove at Lake Anna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chateau MerrillAnne - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Hole Ciderworks - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly located?

This family-friendly Mineral vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Anna and Belmont Park. Lake Anna State Park and Hunters Landing are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Secluded escape on the lake with private dock, deck & sunrise view -dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice House .!
Excellent house at the lake. Well equipped. Wonderful location, nice and quiet, good place for family activities, panoramic view of the lake.Dog friendly, Looking forward to book the house in the future. We love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Easy, perfect property with awesome dock. Serene setting. You will love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

Love this location!
We love staying at this property! We've stayed here before and will stay again. We were definitely disappointed in some of the cleanliness this year. It didn't appear as though the sheets were changed. The clean linens were on the front porch for our entire stay but we didn't realize that they were there for our stay until the day we left. The sheets on 2 of the beds were full of dog hair. We don't fault the owners at all...they have definitely made upgrades from last year. We won't hesitate to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
We stayed and the property for 4 nights and had a blast. The kids loved the lake front and enjoyed the evening fire pit. Very clean and modern farm house stay. Highly recommend to any family who wants to get away and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Family Christmas and Birthday" Gathering
A central place to gather for a family weekend to celebrate Christmas and birthdays for 4 generations to meet for dinner and 3 generations to stay for a few days. The rooms were far enough apart that babies didn't wake up the others. Room enough for all the activities we had planned. Very clean and outfitted with just the basics needed which was great that we didn't have to hover over the younger children to ensure things didn't get broken or moved around. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend escape
Beautiful home and property for a fun escape to Lake Anna. The huge back yard and access to the lake are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property
Stunning views, great open space, private, quiet, comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on Lake Anna
Beautiful home, beautiful property! We were initially given the wrong code for the door, but management was very responsive and we got in quickly. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, Not up to par
First and foremost, working with Vacasa was a horrible experience, and frankly I wonder why VRBO allows them to advertise on their site. They're not owners, and as such are very rigid and hard to work with. When we arrived at the property the code for entry didn't work. So had to spend time on the phone trying to even access the property. Second, When we entered the house, it didn't take long to realize that there was white dog hair everywhere. If you sat down on the couch, and had a black t-shirt on, you were going to have a white back when you got up. I texted Vacasa about it, and they stated they would have someone come out to re-clean. However, that never happened. Third, the shower in the upstairs hall bath didn't work. The handle came off in my friends hand, and it was obvious the property managers knew it wasn't working as there was several screws taken out. Again, I called Vacasa, and again, they did nothing to fix the issue. Fourth, I thought I left a pair of shoes there. I asked Vacasa if they could just ask the cleaners if they saw them. Vacasa stated they charge $25 JUST to ask the cleaners if they saw the shoes!!! Needless to say Vacasa is a insane rip off, and I feel bad for any owners that are using them to manage your property. After all the issues I requested they reimburse some of our money. They stated they would, but shocker, I never heard anything more from them on the issue. A couple of things of Note. - The dock didn't have any cleats on it. Making it incredibly hard to tie up. Had to just use the posts. - The gazebo looked very nice in the pics. However, it was insanely dirty and had an old grill etc. in it. Not actually usable. The house could have been really nice, if it and the property were cleaned and maintained appropriately. The location is really nice in my opinion. I love that side of the lake, and is convenient to the Cove marina etc. It's nicely out of the way and very quiet. Unfortunately, I will not be staying here again unless Vacasa is no longer managing the property. Furthermore, I will not be staying in any more properties that Vacasa manages. They're simply to difficult to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, private and welcoming!!!
We absolutely loved this home and the property! It was spotless, very organized, spacious and altogether very welcoming. The large property is great for everyone, plenty of space to play ball, badminton, fetch with the pup, bonfire...anything! We enjoyed using the kayaks available in the boat closet/shed down at the dock (and life jackets were much appreciated). We rented a pontoon and had no issues with navigation or docking. Although, fair warning, some rental companies do not advise/allow boats beyond the Days Bridge. If you do rent a boat The Cove was the most convenient (and lowest price) fuel location. Their restaurant & bar was also nice... we did swim a little at the house’s dock but there were algae warnings for that area of the lake, and while every local we spoke to had no concerns, we were a little more cautious. Although we had NO issues the day we swam at the dock and our dog loved it! The Mad Hen bedrooms and bathrooms are very spacious, well appointed and CLEAN. We came in July, so it was very hot and not ideal for sitting on the deck or a bonfire... we were so tired from playing on the lake each day that we mostly came back to the house for showers, cook dinner and relax! If I could make any changes/suggestions, it would be to add a TV in the living room on the main level... there is nowhere for the family to gather to watch movies all together. There is a lower level TV but the sofa/seating doesn’t allow for more than 3 people; so that was something we were wishing we had. The main level living room is beautiful and the sectional sofa is very comfortable! The other thing would be to add a speaker or some type of hookup for listening to music. These two things are the reason for the 4 stars... I loved cooking in the kitchen, but it felt a little lonely when everyone left to a bedroom to relax and watch TV. I used my phone to play music to keep me company. If I was to get super spoiled “picky” I would love a hot tub too, LOL! We absolutely loved the property name, The Mad Hen, and the family history behind it. The home definitely felt welcoming and full of positive energy everywhere! Thank you for a wonderful experience, our very first, at Lake Anna!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
We had a great experience staying at this VBRO house. Very clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House and Location
My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Mad Hen! The land was beautiful, the house was clean and welcoming, and communication was as easy as ever. I've got nothing but great things to say!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight and Beryl B., Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
This house was has all the amenities … and then some. We were with our granddau
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family get away!
It was a great place, the house setup was perfect for us and we enjoyed walking around the land. There were a lot of flies and fruit flies inside the house, but that was the only thing! We put our some traps and they were gone by the time we left. We’d go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in July
We had a fantastic time! Beautiful house and property. We decided to have a new adventure since we’re all not able to celebrate the holidays and we were all together to have Christmas in July. This property allowed this and so much more. Plenty of space and with it being secluded and lots of land it was great for our fur babies. Love, love, love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021