Summary:
Welcome to Blue Heron Hideaway, a charming waterfront cottage on Sturgeon Creek in Deltaville, perfect for families and friends. Enjoy your private dock, hot tub, kayaks, crabbing, outdoor dining, and a cozy fire pit. Community pool nearby! Inside, you’ll find comfortable beds with crisp linens, a loft den great for kids, a fully stocked kitchen, and inviting coastal decor. Dog-friendly and thoughtfully appointed, it’s the ideal spot to relax, explore, and reconnect by the water.
The Space:
*Inviting 4-bedroom home perfect for families, friends, or a girls'/guys' getaway
*Peaceful waterfront setting with private dock—ideal for kayaking, crabbing, and relaxing
*Dog-friendly property with room to roam
*Large deck with outdoor dining table, gas grill, fire pit, and Adirondack chairs
*4 minute drive to Deltaville Community Park and Ricky Taylor Memorial Swimming Pool ($10 pp day passes required), with 4 pickleball courts-we provide equipment-, tennis, children’s playground, basketball court, and an expansive open grass field for play.
*Fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances, coffee/tea bar, and breakfast seating
*Cozy living room with smart TV, fireplace, and coastal-inspired décor
*Upstairs loft with second lounge area, workspace, books, and board games
*4 bedrooms:
+1 queen bedroom (main level)
+1 king bedroom (main level)
+2 twin bedrooms (upstairs)
*2 full bathrooms, 1 up and 1 down, both thoughtfully designed with natural textures and fun wallpaper
*Smart lock for easy self check-in
*Family-friendly amenities: pack ’n play, toddler dishes, baby bath, and booster chair
*Wi-Fi, central air/heat, washer & dryer, and plenty of parking
*Close to marinas, Deltaville Maritime Museum, Deltaville Historic Ballpark, and local seafood restaurants
*27 minutes to Gloucester
*28 minutes To Gwynn Island
*20-27 minutes to White Stone, Irvington, and Kilmarnock.
*1 hour to Colonial Williamsburg
*1 hour to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
*1 hour+18 minutes to Richmond International Airport
*1 hour 24 min to Richmond, VA
*2 hours+38 minutes to Alexandria, Va
*2 hours+52 min to Washington, DC
Book it now and start looking forward to great times in Deltaville!
Guest Access:
Enjoy full, private access to the entire home
The Neighborhood:
Deltaville, Virginia is a laid-back coastal town in Middlesex County ("the Middle Peninsula)" situated where the Rappahannock and York Rivers lead out to the Chesapeake Bay. Known as the “Boating Capital of the Chesapeake,” it’s a paradise for water lovers—perfect for sailing, kayaking, crabbing, and fishing. Other close by Middle Peninsula towns to explore include Gloucester (great arts community and home to the Daffodil Festival), Urbanna (home to the wildly popular Urbanna Oyster Fest in early November), Mathews, and Gwynn Island. Deltaville is also an easy drive to the Northern Neck, another peninsula bounded by the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, with popular towns like Irvington (home to the iconic Tides Inn Resort-try their two restaurants, open to the public public), White Stone, and Kilmarnock, a great shopping town.
You'll find quiet beaches, charming marinas, and scenic waterways ideal for sunset cruises or paddle adventures. Visit the Deltaville Maritime Museum to learn about the area’s rich boatbuilding history, stroll the Holly Point Nature Park trails, or catch a local baseball game at the Deltaville Ballpark. For more outdoor fun, Middlesex has pocket parks with a river view, nature trails with sculptures, children's garden, boat and kayak launches, and marinas and docks. Middlesex County parks host events such as the farmers’ markets and outdoor music concerts. We share a comprehensive Welcome Guide upon booking.
The town has a small, welcoming vibe with local seafood restaurants, general stores, and a strong sense of community. It’s a place where you can launch your boat in the morning, eat fresh-caught oysters by lunch, and roast marshmallows by the fire come evening.
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.
And that's just Middlesex. The Northern Neck peninsula is a short drive away and offers more small towns, fine restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities. And we are striking distance to Williamsburg and Richmond.
Book your stay today and have a memorable vacation in Virginia's River Realm!
Getting Around:
You need a car, or boat!
Other Things to Note:
RENTAL AGREEMENT: Rental agreement required and sent separately. We greatly appreciate if you fill this out promptly and thank you for doing so. Access instructions will be sent 2 days before checkin.. Many thanks for your cooperation!
DOGS: We love dogs! $25 per night per dog fee. We kindly ask that they stay off the furniture and beds but we do provide dog covers if needed. Dog hair on beds and furniture incurs an extra cleaning charge.Thank you for your understanding!
SECURITY CAMERA AT FRONT DOOR: Ring monitoring camera outside front door. No interior cameras.
WILDLIFE: 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.
STRIPE PAYMENTS: 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.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Protection Highly Recommended - we strongly encourage purchasing Travel Protection for your trip. If unforeseen circumstances such as sickness or injury prevent you or a family member from traveling, Travel Protection can reimburse 100% of your prepaid, nonrefundable costs. Protect your investment and travel with peace of mind. For options, check out Generali Global Assistance.
LIABILITY WAIVER: Neither homeowner nor management company is responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occur while on the premises, its facilities, or grounds (the Property). Neither homeowner nor management company is responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the Guest. Guest fully understands that: (i) some of the activities and recreational opportunities available at the Property are or may be dangerous activities, (ii) neither homeowner nor management company maintains the Property as a commercial recreation facility; (ii) neither homeowner nor management company supervises activities on the Property; (iii) in using the Property, each guest is responsible for assuming all risks, known or unknown or his or her own activities; and (iv) each guest will be using the Property where there may or will be other persons whose activities are not controlled by homeowner or management company. Each guest wishes to participate in recreational activities at the Property knowing they are potentially dangerous. Each guest accepts and assumes all risks of injury (including death) to guest and injury or loss to Property, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, as well as any liability from participation in recreation on the Property.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR HOT TUB: Guest understands that there are special health risks that may be involved in using the hot tub. In particular, Guest understands that there are potential dangers that these amenities may present to children who are not carefully supervised as well as danger to any person using the hot tub if a person has health risks, is intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or if pregnant.
The hot tub should be kept at a temperature that is less than 104 for personal safety. Guest agrees to explain the risks of using the hot tub to any other guests at the property and to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents, medical conditions, or injuries their guests may incur. Guest understands the risks discussed above and agrees that they will assume all responsibility for themselves and their guests for the consequences of those risks. Guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against Owner or Property Manager for accidents, medical conditions or claims arising from their own use or their guests’ use of the cabin amenities or hot tub.
Please note: The hot tub is serviced every Thursday.
Guest also understands and agrees that he or she is responsible and liable and will pay Owner upon request for any damages that occur to the amenities and hot tub and its support equipment through their own or their guests’ misuse and/or negligence, for example, but not limited to, using the incorrect detergents in the dishwasher or clothes washer, neglecting to extinguish all fires in the grill or fire pit, failing to replace and secure the hot tub cover, walking on or otherwise damaging the hot tub cover, or damaging the hot tub filtration system with foreign objects, soaps or oils, or causing excessive water overflow.
Heads up! Jellyfish have been spotted around the docks at this time of year, so please use extra caution when swimming or wading in the water. We also recommend wearing water shoes for added protection. Stay safe and enjoy the water!
Follow posted hot tub rules.
Thanks and have a great time!
Interaction with Guests:
Please message us on the platform so we can keep track of our communications. Of course, call if needed. Many thanks.
