Septembre et octobre sont deux des meilleurs mois de la Haute Chesapeake! Ne manquez pas cette occasion - venez regarder les feuilles se changer sous un grand ciel bleu.
We stayed for a week with another family, and there was plenty of room for both of us. The kids played in the pool, and we sat out by the river. Great place to relax and enjoy the water!
We had an amazing time. The property is stunning and very well-appointed, and Bob and Gretchen are wonderful hosts! We loved it so much we really-booked for August!
This is the third time we have stayed at Bella Vista and it continues to be my family's favorite vacation/reunion venue. The house is perfect for us - plenty of space. The deck over looking the Elk River is perfect for the gorgeous sunsets. And the pool meets everyone's needs. But the host -- Gretchen Koch -- is fantastic. She has thought of everything one could need or want. She makes sure the house is in "move in and start living" condition. She is an extraordinary host. We love Bella Vista.
We had a wonderful stay at Bella Vista. The house is spacious, beautiful, and comfortable, with so many amenities. The views are absolutely gorgeous! The hosts are kind and helpful, checking in frequently and quick to address any issues.
We stayed at this beautiful home over Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time with our family. The host was incredible and answered all our questions. Everything we needed was there. The fireplace is amazing. The view absolutely great and we loved the dock to walk out on. We will definitely want to come back here.
A group of friends and I stayed at Bella Vista for a long weekend and we all loved our stay! The property is very spacious, clean, and beautiful and Bob and Gretchen really did think of everything when they designed and furnished the house. The pool and hot tub were great and we all enjoyed the dock as well as watching the sunset from the yard. Can't wait to come back!
This is the second time we have stayed at Bellavista. This time, however, it was the week between Christmas and New Years and we enjoyed staying at Bellavista just as much if not more than our initial July 2024 visit. Gretchen Koch is a phenomenal host to work with. She makes sure everything is perfect. How she managed to arrange for the stunning sunsets at Bellavista is beyond me. We look forward to staying at Bellavista again this summer.
This property was perfect for our 8 person, three generation long weekend away. The home was comfortable with a great layout for gathering and for some pivate space. Even though the weather wasn't the best, we enjoyed the heated pool and spa, we watched the eagles and osprey, we cooked and played games. The host was wonderful and very responsive to all of our questions. Gretchen gave us recommendations for dinner and ice cream nearby. We'll definitely keep this in mind for future vacations!
Location, atmosphere, ambiance and Mother Nature at her finest! Right on the water with your own dock, heated swimming pool and hot tub!! Our large family spent a wonderful 4 day wedding weekend at this beautiful property. The owner is involved and very accommodating. They also provide an onsite property manager named Kenny who is wonderful. We will surely rent again and would give it 4 stars.
If I could give this property 10 stars it would not be enough. Gretchen is a super host. You will only need to bring your food. The kitchen is well equipped down to the seasoning. The hot tub was awesome Fantastic views. Definitely will do this again.
After a hiatus to repair storm damage, Bella Vista is back & better than ever. Stellar attention to detail, superb location & fabulous amenities. We love staying here and canât wait to come back. We had perfect weather and enjoyed the pool & spa daily! The view is stunning. Gretchen & Bob are so nice and welcoming. Nothing could have been better. We are so grateful to have found this house and to enjoy our vacation there. Thanks for everything super hosts!
What a beautiful, spacious home. Everything was extremely clean and comfortable! Everything you need is there. Gretchen was very responsive and addressed any questions or issues promptly! She was very accommodating with our group of family and friends. The kids loved swimming, and we all loved relaxing in the hot tub. We also had a great time fishing off the dock and even caught some fish. Thanks for hosting us, Gretchen and Bob! We can't wait to visit again!
My family just finished a week in this one of a kind home on the Elk River. The property was everything and more than we expected. The pool kept the little ones busy and the sunsets on the deck kept the grownups happy. We had plenty of room to spread out in this fully equipped gorgeous home. Gretchen Koch was great to work with. There should be a category higher than Premier Host for Gretchen. We hope to return next summer!
The view was spectacular. Looking out at the river was very relaxing. Using the kayak was enjoyable. Once the heater was turned on all of us were able to utilize it. The house had all of the supplies we could need. Which was a huge convenience. The owner was easily accessible. Would definitely recommend this beautiful home.
We had a relaxing, much-needed vacation at Bella Vista and couldn't have asked for a better location or house. Gretchen was wonderful keeping us informed of local events, but we were happy to just enjoy the house and pool and the amazing views of the river. The house was very well provisioned and included all the basics (and extra stars for the ice maker!). We are looking forward to staying again next summer.
My family and I recently stayed at this beautiful home. It was exactly what I was looking for...a beautiful, large, comfortable home on the water where my husband and I could spend time with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters. It was so nice to disconnect from our busy home lives (& devices) and embrace being together. We spent the majority of our time swimming in the beautiful pool, fishing from the dock, relaxing in the hot tub and watching the boats go by. The sunsets were some of the most beautiful we had ever seen. Chesapeake City was a short drive away and we enjoyed visiting some of the quaint shops and had some delicious meals.
The owner, Gretchen, is a lovely person who provided so much information before we even arrived. She met us when we arrived and showed us around. I thought that was so nice, had never had owner/host do that. It was such a personal touch.
Cannot wait till we can return to visit this peace of paradise on the Elk River. Thank you Gretchen đ
We thought this was such a magical place and the hosts were very helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay great. We would love to come back again! It was so amazing we didnât leave much!!
We had the best time staying here! The heated pool is right by the house and right on the water. You can watch the boats go by from the pool! The house was very clean and had the most well stocked kitchen of any rental home I've stayed in. Beautiful well kept interior and landscaping around the property. We didn't have any issues while we were there but the owners were very responsive to questions. We hope to come back next year!
Everything from the amenities, decor, furnishings and landscaping, are EXACTLY as advertised, if not better. Gretchen is easy to reach, professional and courteous. The home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. The grounds and pool are meticulously maintained. The sunsets do not disappoint. Our family of 10 had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the home and property.
We had a wonderful stay at Bella Vista for our sonâs wedding weekend in Chesapeake City. The house is very comfortable and accompanied 8 of us nicely with lots of space. We enjoyed all it had to offer especially sitting on the deck by the river all hours of day and night. The spa was so relaxing at night after a busy weekend. Our hosts were wonderful and helpful with suggestions in the area when needed. We would definitely recommend staying here and would like to return for another visit.
The house exceeded our expectations and accurate to the photos online. We had good weather to use all the outdoor amenities especially the spa connected to the pool. Sunsets were amazing. The River room was perfect for morning coffee and relaxing. The men enjoyed watching football games from the comfort of recliners in the spacious living room. Owners were wonderful to work with and checked in regularly in case we had any questions. We are already planning a return visit to Bella Vista.