We had a great time staying at the Beachcomber III. The place is much bigger than it looks!! There was room for the whole family! We also loved being so close to the water but still in a quiet, family friendly neighborhood! Plus the owner is very responsive and friendly! We will definitely be back!
Great place, Hosts went out of the way to help us with accessibility, we enjoyed our stay and loved the sunrises and walks along the water. Plenty of restaurants close by. Looks deceiving, much bigger than expected.
This property is perfect for a weeklong getaway for adults, and also for kids and grandparents. It has three separate queen size bedrooms each with bath, making it perfect for our group of 3 single ladies. The master bath is handicap accessible. Thereâs also a bedroom with two twin beds.Two separate living spaces with TV make it perfect for families with kids!The photos do not do it justice, it is a large space.We loved the view of the river across the park in front, and itâs a quick trip down the street to the beach.Hosts were nearby and very helpful. If I could give this place 10 stars, I definitely would!
We loved this location and the size and comfort of the house. We would definitely stay there again if we returned to the area. The house is roomy and near many restaurants and a couple beach areas.
We enjoyed returning to this beautiful and luxurious property. The fact that it has a gorgeous view of the water and is a very short walk to a lovely beach makes this a perfect vacation spot. The kitchen is very well-equipped, and the washer and dryer are great as well. Looking forward to returning in the future!
Much larger than it looks, a spacious rental with room for the whole family. Clean, white linens are provided making the space feel fresh, clean, and welcoming! Walkable neighborhood with a beach close by and friendly neighbors waving and greeting as they pass by.
Even if two days of rain we had a wonderful time at the Beachcomber III. The property was clean and perfect size for our group. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed an easy walk to town, the pier and the beach. The owners were more very accommodating and very generous.
We chose to stay at this home again after finding it comfortable last year. The location on the point is excellent and a short walk to the beach. For getting around the area we always rent a golf cart. The home is well appointed and we appreciated having two living areas. The kitchen had everything we needed and is a good size with an island. We had a great stay and would come back a 3rd time to the same vrbo for sure!
Great house! Great view! Two large sitting areas in separate rooms allow for different on-going activities. Owners were next door and helped throughout the stay without hovering or interfering. they even allowed a late check out.
My family of 8 adults and 2 younger children stayed for a weekend and this house could not have been any more perfect. There was plenty of room for all of us. The location was great, the kids loved the quick walk to the water. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed. The owner was so nice. This house was easily accessible for one of my handicap family members that uses a scooter. We would gladly stay here again and already talking about taking another trip.
Interior needs to be spruced up. Bathroom shower stalls starting to mold. Kitchen floor is coming up at various locations.
The driveway is a wood chip type which causes the interior to get dirty. A stone driveway would solve the problem and no problem with drainage and puddling. The small porch deck could be expanded to enlarge and a covering would be great so you could sit outside even when raining.
Love the roomy house, owners are great, location is ideal for the beach.
Thank You
As noted, the house has been newly renovated. Pictures don't lie - great layout and nice design. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of room. It was great having 3 bathrooms! There are several small beaches all within walking distance. None of them were ever crowded. We took a day trip to Westmoreland State Park - well worth the visit. They have some great hiking trails, beaches AND an Olympic sized swimming pool. Also took a tour at Ingleside Winery - had fun doing the wine tasting. My son, son-in-law and grandchildren went fishing with Captain "Frog" and had a great day! They caught plenty of fish which we had for supper that night. (I left Captain Frog's business card in the binder at the house.) Kids had fun riding the bikes provided by owner - nice small town so safe for kids to ride around.
Fern B.
8/10 Bien
Gretchen O.
31 août 2018
Relaxing getaway from DC
Overall we were really happy with our stay in Colonial Beach. As other reviews have noted, the house is bigger than it looks, and it was nice that our kids could each have their own room. We had a mix-up where we couldnât get into the house when we arrived and the owner came right away with the key. She was also responsive when we had a few questions.
We liked the locationâitâs pretty far from the center of town, but itâs an easy walk to a quiet beach and to be honest the town itself is pretty quiet so not being central wasnât a problem at all.
Our only complaint, and the reason we dropped one star in the rating, was that the beds were uncomfortable (rock hard) and loud. To a lesser extent, almost all of the furniture was a bit old and uncomfortable, but it was manageable and part of the charm of staying so close to the water. But the beds were pretty tough to sleep in, at least in the larger bedrooms.
Having said all that, we would still recommend this rental and enjoyed relaxing in Colonial Beach.
Difficult to use just few words for such a great experience!! Very nice and lovely house. We felt immediately like home! Very big and comfortable bedrooms. Very nice and clean bathrooms (I love the shirt in the master bathroom). I Loved having two entertainment spaces with WiFi and smart TVs (2 living rooms!). I loved the kitchen. Loved the furniture and great taste in your decorations. Breathtaking view from the living room. It was nice to wake up early and enjoy the sunrise sitting on the couch with my favorite cup of coffee fresh made with their kureg ( kitchen really is fully equipped and functioning well...even a blender!!!). My kids loved the hammock in front of the house.
The beach, just 1 minute walking distance, was perfect for us and our young adult children. We loved the peace of the neighborhood and the walk toward the public peer. The owners are wonderful! Cathy, I never found a owner so kind and prompt to all our needs as you. Fantastic communication between us. All the information Cathy gave us were precised and useful. We wished we could stay longer than a weekend. We are planning to organize another trip here this time with friends.. the LOSSING cottage will be perfect for 8 people. Great quality for the right price.
See you soon beachcomber III...
Kathy has offered a superbly appointed home containing a gorgeous view in a perfect location. She is attentive and proactive in her communications. There should be no hesitation for any one who is considering utilizing the home. Pet friendly too/thank you. Nicely done, Kathy!
**A Perfect Family Getaway at Colonial Beach!**
Our recent stay at a beach cottage in Colonial Beach was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, it felt like a home away from home. The cottage was cozy, clean, and beautifully decorated, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The fully equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals, and the spacious living area was perfect for family game nights and relaxation.
The location was unbeatable! Just a short walk from the beach, we spent our days enjoying the peaceful shoreline, watching our dog run joyfully along the beach, and admiring the unique water rocks scattered along the edge. There was a lovely park right across the street, which made it easy to keep the kids entertained, and the dog-friendly neighborhood was a bonus for our furry family member.
In the evenings, we enjoyed the stunning sunsets and made use of the cottage's outdoor space for grilling and star gazing.
What made this trip even more special was how family-friendly everything was. The kids loved the open spaces to play, and our pup felt right at home in the welcoming community.
Overall, this beach cottage gave us the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Itâs a destination weâd recommend to anyone looking for a memorable family getaway. We canât wait to return!
We first discovered Colonial Beach in 2006 and after enjoying the easy drive from Chevy Chase, MD and the warmth not only of the beach, but also the people...we bought a small cottage on the Point in 2007; ironically next to what is Beachcomber III. We loved sharing it with our family and friends. When not relaxing at the beach, my day job is in the hospitality business and I thought it would be fun to own a vacation cottage rental. In 2011, we bought our first beach rental; Beachcomber I on Hawthorn (sold in 2020) with some of our family members and undertook a major renovation...all of the hard work was worth it...we enjoyed being able to share this hidden secret of Colonial Beach with others. The overwhelming acceptance and positive comments we have received from guests saying how much they enjoyed their stay was very gratifying and in 2012 we bought another rental; Beachcomber II on Wilder. It, too, has been well received by our guests. In 2018, we opened Beachcomber IV on the River, also recently sold to a past guest and neighbor. We now have two Beachcomber Cottages. I will say, it is a lot of work keeping the houses nice for our guests...but we have tremendous help from a team of local people who make sure it is clean, keys work, everything is in working order,..special thanks to Phyllis, Caroline, and my husband George who treat these cottages like their own and Beau, Jimmy, and Glenda who pitch in, as needed. I know, like me, after you experience the welcoming calm of Colonial Beach, you will be back many times...and we hope it is at one of the Beachcomber Cottages!
We chose this property for a couple of reasons; view, size, location, and the fact that it was demolished to the studs so that it was really a clean slate. As we reconstructed it; we changed the layout for maximum enjoyment of the view and adding the ability to have a guest suite within the house. Also we liked that it was one story; through the past several years of renting we have found that many of our guests want the accessibility of one level living.
My husband and I stayed in the house in the fall of 2022 as our home next door went through major renovation. We loved this house for all the reasons our guests have told us; the views, the SPACE, the access to walk to the beach. We found the beds comfortable and while there took the time to upgrade the livingroom furniture, re-vamp the den furniture . We added fencing to the front yard for our friends and guests who bring their well behaved dogs! Many guests in our past rentals have enjoyed that we are family friendly; including well behaved dogs; breed, size and age considered. Please note, we take guest comments seriously. Some guests have commented on the beds. We found the beds very firm when we tested them so bought a new matttess, put gel pads on the other two mattresses. We tested the beds, and while they weren't as firm and more comfortable, we still found them to be squeaky. We tightened the headboards. No luck. Then we found the solution; it wasn't the mattress at all...it was the box spring. Happy to report, comfortable beds and the squeak is gone; thanks for the feedback!