I wanted a quiet getaway with my family (my husband, 5 and 8 year old girls, and a 2.5 year old boy) and was interested in exploring some of the lesser-known parts of Virginia's coast. This cottage in the charming Vineyard Grove neighborhood of Irvington fit the bill perfectly. The porch, spacious garden and yard, and quiet neighborhood streets all make this property a good fit for families. The house was surprisingly spacious and the gorgeous doors and windows let in so much light. Three full bedrooms (and bathrooms) allowed us to spread out. The hot tub and wonderful area out back with comfortable furnishings and twinkle lights was a huge draw. We scootered and walked to the beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood pool daily (which we kept having to outselves) and also enjoyed walking the trail that connects the neighborhood, river access/dock, and pool. Some nice dining and shopping less than a mile away in Irvington, more shopping/dining as well as a town park in Kilmarnock, The Tides Inn nearby, and the impressive and Compass center kept us entertained.
The beauty of this well-appointed and architecturally interesting cottage is only outmatched by all of Maria's thoughtful touches throughout-- the furniture is nice quality, the decor is both warm and modern. From cell phone charging jacks to night lights and sound machines, not a detail was missed. Not to mention communication with the host was always fast (often within a minute or two and at most an hour) which is really helpful. We felt at home right away and added an extra night to our stay!