Summary:
Escape to the tranquility of our charming former fishing cottage on the picturesque banks of Mill Creek. Perfect for a romantic getaway, girls’ weekend, or a peaceful retreat with family and friends, this cozy vacation rental promises an unforgettable experience.
Inside, the cottage exudes charm with its colorful textures and cozy gas fireplace, providing the perfect ambiance for evenings spent reminiscing or simply unwinding with a good book. The well-equipped kitchen allows you to whip up delicious meals using fresh local ingredients, or grill out on our gas grill, while the comfortable bedrooms ensure a restful night's sleep.
During the day, explore the natural beauty surrounding the cottage with activities such as kayaking and fishing. Small private beach!
Visit nearby quaint coastal villages like Urbanna, or larger towns such as Gloucester and Deltaville.
As the sun sets over the calming waters of Mill Creek, you'll be treated to breathtaking views right from your doorstep. Whether you're relaxing on the private deck with a glass of wine or enjoying a barbecue as the colors of the sky change, the beauty of the sunset will leave you mesmerized.
Whether you're seeking adventure or simply craving a peaceful retreat, our charming Marigold at Mill Creek Cottage offers the perfect setting for your next getaway. Book now and make memories that will last a lifetime!
The Space:
Marigold at Mill Creek is mostly on one level with no stairs at entry. The twin loft bedroom is the only area requiring stairs.
This three bedroom cottage with small private beach area has a lot of light and with the windows and doors open, the breeze throughout is just lovely. You enter from the back sliding door with a code, and you are in the sunporch. This room has floor to ceiling sliding doors that look out on Mill Creek and two distinct seating areas. The king suite and laundry area are accessed from this room.
Continuing into the main part of the house, you enter the cozy living room with interior windows that open onto the sunporch. The gas fireplace is perfect for chilly evenings and our puppy patrons love to curl up on the dog bed in front of it.
The dining area is open to the living room and surrounded by windows. A coffee bar is in this area as well. The small but well-equipped kitchen is adjacaent to the dining area. Through the kitchen is a full bathroom, also accessible from the queen bedroom on this level.
Up one flight of stairs from the living room is a cozy attic bedroom with two twin beds. There is no door closing it off from the living room, but the beds aren’t visible from downstairs. There’s also a comfy window seat—perfect for reading or taking a nap. A separate window AC unit keeps it nice and cool on hot summer nights.
Marigold has a wonderful outdoor set up. We have two sun loungers, a high top table perfect for enjoying a drink and taking in the views, a dining table and chairs for six that makes a great crab feast set-up, a picnic table, firepit, and screened gazebo with another dining or games table for six.
Down on the dock we have two Adirondack chairs and a fish cleaning station with sink and fish cleaning area. Poles and tackle box are in the shed. Two crab cages as well as a holding cage.
Enjoy exploring the water with our available kayaks, or if you prefer, take a relaxing ride in our canoe!
We also have a small private beach area perfect for launching the kayaks, letting the little ones wade, or setting up a beach chair and relaxing with a good book. Two beach chairs provided.
Bring your boat and dock in our boat house. Swim at your own risk.
We provide two kayaks. Use of these watercraft is at your own risk.
We warmly welcome dogs to our space. Please note there is a $25 per pet per night fee. We kindly ask that they stay off the furniture and beds as well. Thank you for your understanding!
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Guest Access:
Enjoy full access to the entire home, small private beach area, and surrounding grounds during your stay.
The Neighborhood:
There is so much to do in the area. Topping is in Middlesex County, a peninsula bounded by the Rappannock and York Rivers, only 11 minutes to Urbanna, 1 hour to Williamsburg and Richmond (nice small airport), 1.15 minutes to Kings Dominion. This charming coastal region with small towns and farm and sea to table fare is known for having more boats than people. You can't truly experience Middlesex until you get out on the water so take time to discover charter services, sailing lessons, or kayak rentals.
Here you can get your seafood right from the source. Middlesex seafood markets sell fresh crabs, oysters, clams, scallops and fish harvested by our own watermen from the Chesapeake Bay's local waters.
Try the Museums of Middlesex: Deltaville Maritime Museum, Middlesex Museum, Colonial Seaport's Luna and Urbanna Museum will share the stories of boatbuilding, homegrown war heroes, oyster harvesting and more! Take the Museum in the Streets self-guided walking tour of 14 historical sites in Urbanna or drive the Historic Marker Trail.
For true relaxation, choose a sunset boat charter, have a meal and a cocktail overlooking the water or kayak the river waterways. If adventure is more speed, take an aerobatic ride in an open cockpit war plane or kick-up some dirt at the Virginia Motor Speedway races.
For the shopper in you, visit our boutique stores for men and women's clothing, home decor, art and coastal treasures. There are no chains stores here; you can meet the business owner and enjoy the personal customer service. Stroll the streets of small town Urbanna or stock-up while your anchored in Deltaville.
For more outdoor fun, Middlesex has pocket parks with a river view, nature trails with sculptures, children's garden, boat and kayak launches, marinas and docks. Middlesex County parks host events such as the farmers’ markets and outdoor music concerts.
And that's just Middlesex. The Northern Neck peninsula is just a 15 minute drive away and offers more small towns, fine restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities.
Getting Around:
A car is required to get here, but there is a fun trolley in nearby Urbanna called the "Pearl" for fun and hitting all the hot spots in Urbanna from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Or try a plane ride at Hummel Airfield.
Other Things to Note:
Pet fee is $25 per dog per night. No cats or other animals allowed. Rental agreement required and send separately. We greatly appreciate if you fill this out promptly. Access instructions will be send the morning of check-in, as long as we have received the agreement. Many thanks for your cooperation!
The house is located in a natural & wooded area, so you may see & hear bugs, furry critters of all sizes (including but not limited to deer, squirrels, and rodents), & reptiles. Our property has regularly scheduled pest control, however, we cannot guarantee that any such critters will not be visible in & around the property. Please try to keep the doors closed, do not leave food outside to prevent entry of unwanted critters. Do not feed any wildlife as they are wild animals. No refunds will be provided if a local critter visits the property.
To ensure transparency, please note that if your payment was processed via Stripe and you choose to cancel your reservation, the initial Stripe processing fees are non-refundable, as per Stripe’s policy.
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