Set along a peaceful creek just off the Chesapeake Bay, Cedar House is a distinctive waterfront retreat where cedar architecture blends beautifully with its natural surroundings. Expansive water views, a rare screened gathering space at the dock, and inviting outdoor living create the perfect setting for waterfront living. Watch boats drift by, enjoy meals by the creek, or simply unwind as the changing tides and abundant wildlife become part of every day.
The Space
🌊 Distinctive Waterfront Living Near the Chesapeake Bay
Set along a protected creek just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay, Cedar House offers a waterfront experience unlike any other. Unique cedar architecture, expansive water views, and a rare screened gathering space at the dock create the perfect backdrop for slow mornings, sunset dinners, and memorable time together.
🏡 The Home
● Distinctive cedar-clad waterfront home
● Unique architectural design with warm natural finishes
● Expansive water views throughout the property
● Comfortable living spaces designed for gathering and relaxation
● Charming reading nook for quiet moments
● Record player with a curated collection to enjoy during your stay
🍳 Kitchen & Dining
● Fully equipped kitchen for everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners
● Dining spaces designed for gathering together
● Water views that make every meal feel special
🌿 Outdoor Living
● Rare screened gathering space at the dock
● Spacious waterfront deck for relaxing and entertaining
● Firepit with seating for evenings under the stars
● Multiple outdoor spaces to enjoy the creek from sunrise to sunset
● Private dock with room to tie up your boat
🛏 Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Sleeps up to 9 guests:
● 3 King bedrooms
● 1 Bunk room with pyramid bunk (Twin over Full)
Note: You may find the home most comfortable for a max of 6 adults and 2-3 kids in the bunk.
🎲 Games & Entertainment
● Extensive collection of games for all ages
● Record player for a nostalgic evening at home
● Reading nook perfect for a good book and a quiet afternoon
● Smart TVs and comfortable gathering spaces
🚤 Waterfront Fun
● Private dock suitable for many recreational boats. Guests should verify water depth for their specific vessel before arrival.
● Bring your boat and explore the surrounding waterways
● Kayaks available for guest use
Lifejacket sizes
● 1 – infant
● 2 – youth
● 2 – large youth / xs adult
● 2 – small / med adult
● 4 – large to xl adult
● Crab pots for trying your hand at a Chesapeake Bay tradition
● Excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching
NOTE RE OYSTER FLOATS: The oyster floats are part of the property’s oyster cultivation and are not intended as a guest amenity. Please enjoy observing them, but do not lift, move, or stand on the floats.
NOTE RE BOAT & LIFT: The boat and boat lift are not included with this rental. Guests may not touch, board, climb on, use, or operate the boat or lifts under any circumstances. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
🐾 Dog-Friendly
● Dogs welcome with a $25 per pet, per night fee
● Please keep dogs off furniture and beds.
Whether you’re spending the day on the water, gathering with family in the dockside screened room, or simply enjoying the peaceful rhythm of Barnes Creek, Cedar House is designed for an unforgettable waterfront escape.
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Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire property. The dock is private. Your unique door code is provided upon digital check-in through our Guest App.
Neighborhood
Virginia’s Northern Neck is a peninsula surrounded by unique and beautiful marshes and creeks, and is bounded by the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers which feed out to the Chesapeake Bay. You’ll find many opportunities to explore out on the water. Cedar House is on a quiet creek right off the Chesapeake!
Close to several mid-Atlantic cities, this vacation rental is the perfect place for gathering family or friends. Launch our single and double kayaks! Bring the boat! MLW is For dinner you could throw some local oysters on the bbq, grill up some fish from your charter excursion, or cruise into Irvington for dinner at one of highly regarded local restaurants, each with a different focus.
The nearby Kilmarnock commercial district is a great place to shop. Several thrift/consignment stores, a wonderful antique place with lots of individual booths is worth several hours of browsing. Irvington is just a few miles away and is the home of the iconic Chesapeake resort, Tides Inn. Restaurants and the shoreline are open to all. We love Fish Hawk, their causal restaurant on Carter’s Creek.
A few more miles down the road in White Stone, be sure to visit Adrift. Fantastic restaurant with locally raised chef trained at the Inn at Little Washington. Great local produce and prepared foods at Old Farm Truck.
Enjoy the Pier House, a rare screened room on the dock, our Solo firepit, wrap around open deck with Adirondack chairs, and waterside gas grill. Then, get out there and see what there is to see. Small towns, scenic byways, friendly locals, shore birds, the Chesapeake Bay….it all awaits.
Culture
Fancy some culture not of the aqua variety? Visit the Rappahannock Art League in Kilmarnock or take in a show at the Lancaster Playhouse. The small by very interesting Steamboat Museum in Irvington is a must visit. The kids will love the Steamboat inside.
And for rainy days, head over to Compass Entertainment in Irvington. This amusement center has indoor arcade games, putt-putt, a climbing wall, a movie theater with reclining seats, a bar, a restaurant, and more. Kids of all ages love it! (Some sticker shock involved!).
Nature
You may also enjoy exploring the Northern Neck’s many designated “Trails,” such as the Oyster Trail, the Wine Trail, the Water Trail, the Artisan Trail and, not to be outdone, the Coastal Waterfowl Trail.
Just a short list of the many things to do and see in the Northern Neck. We also recommend crossing the bridge over to Middlesex County and exploring Urbanna (home of the Urbanna Oyster Fest in early November–book now for that extravaganza) and Deltaville.
So relax here, where you are more likely to rub elbows with oystermen and artists than lawyers and lobbyists. Cedar House beckons you to slow down, breathe the salt air, and live like a local. You may even decide to become one. (And we can help with local real estate too!).
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Interaction
Please contact us with any questions or issues. We respond quickly. We are also available by phone and can stop by as needed as we are local.
Other things to note
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES UPON CANCELLATION
Some reservations include non-refundable credit card processing fees. If your reservation includes these fees and you cancel, that portion of your payment cannot be refunded because it is retained by the payment processor.
TRAVEL PROTECTION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment. Unexpected events such as illness, injury, family emergencies, severe weather, flight disruptions, or other circumstances can arise before or during your trip.
Please note that our cancellation policy is applied consistently to all reservations and cannot be modified on a case-by-case basis due to individual circumstances. Travel insurance is designed to provide protection when unforeseen events prevent travel and may reimburse eligible prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs.
For this reason, we strongly encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance as soon as they make their reservation.
3 DAY ITINERARY
Ask us for our 3-Day Itinerary with all our favorite spots and be sure to check out our partner discounts in our Welcome Guide when you book for catering, fishing charters, sailing charters, and more!
DOGS
We love dogs! $25 per night per dog fee, max of 2 dogs. You must clean up after them outside (waste) and inside (fur). No dogs on furniture including bed and no wet dogs inside. Dogs may not be locked in any rooms and should be crated if you leave the house. Additional fees will be charged if there is any damage.
SECURITY CAMERAS
For guest safety and property security, there are three exterior security cameras: one at the front entry, one facing the waterfront/dock area, and one along the side of the home facing the wood pile (it does not monitor the firepit).
There are no cameras or recording devices inside the home.
We respect our guests’ privacy and only review footage when necessary for safety, security, property protection, or to investigate potential violations of house rules.
CHEF BRENDA CATERING
This is a local, third-party service that the managing host is assisting to arrange, and is NOT affiliated with the property owner. By booking this service, the guests understand that it is not affiliated with the property owner, and the guest agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the property owner for any and all claims related to any third-party activities.
SWIMMING & WADING
Swimming and wading are at your own risk. During the warmer months, jellyfish are common in the Northern Neck’s waterways. Creek and river bottoms may contain oyster shells and other natural hazards. We recommend wearing water shoes and using extra caution when entering the water. Please supervise children at all times and enjoy the waterfront safely.
Getting Around
A car is required here. Feel free to come by boat too! Bring bikes if you wish, it’s very flat here and a great way to see the area! We also have a local bike rental company called Rappahannock Bicycle Company. Discount available upon booking. And find Northern Neck Bike Club online for group cycles. Book a sailing charter to see the area from the water. We love Sweet Sea Charters (woman caption with sushi available onboard! and Sail and Surf Adventures that offers lessons. Discounts for these are noted in our digital welcome guide upon booking and verification.
Check in and out
Check in: 04:00 PM
Check out: 11:00 AM
House rules
● Pets allowed (additional fee)
● Quiet time (22:00 to 07:00)
● No smoking
● No parties or events are allowed
● Suitable for children (2 to 12 years)
● Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Additional rules
Please treat it as if it were yours. Please have all adults in your group read these rules and policies and agree to follow.