Holiday rentals with a kayak in Mathews County

Stayed with a toddler and a crawler in June. Leaving this review specifically for parents looking for the information I was looking for when we booked. The area is very nice/private, the water is shallow and perfect for littles! Water shoes are recommended as stated. The beach area is right outside the backyard, keep in mind this is a river and not the ocean so there are many bugs! For light sleepers there's also frogs in June. Our kids absolutely loved the water, there's sand to play in too, might have to clear an area from sea grass. Very little waves. The area/house is about 15 mins from anything so keep that in mind. We were thinking there would be more local restaurants and less chains but not really the case, at least not within 30 mins. We did a little more cooking than we hoped for, which the stove is touchy: front Lt burner is immediately hot, rt burner is barely working. Booster seat there in case you forget. Great home though, nice neighbors!

This is the second time I've stayed at Tamara's place and I would absolutely stay again. The place is exactly what you expect and they have excellent instructions. Wonderful people, peaceful location, and you always know what to expect.

The host did a fabulous job explaining everything. The location was easy to find with GPS. The place has up dated furniture and appliances. One bedroom and full bathroom downstairs and 2 bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything to cook with. The ocean is directly in front of the back porch. Its about 5 minutes away from a restaurant called "The Hole in the Wall". I had blackened tuna and it was delicious. 10 minutes away from a 7 eleven. 20 minutes away from Food Lion and a few other restaurants. The only thing that was a concern was our phone service went completely out at the location. We have AT&T service. The wifi was very useful. The neighbors were nice, but doesn't like the smell of medical marijuana. It's legal in VA to have marijuana with a medical card. You can't smoke outside the house. You will have to walk away from the house to smoke.

We had a great couple of days together with our family. Really great place particularly for littles!

We had such a wonderful stay at this beautiful waterfront home! The house itself is spacious, thoughtfully designed, and perfect for a group getaway. The views are absolutely stunning—during our stay we saw dolphins right from the deck and even caught a rainbow over the water, which made the whole weekend feel magical. The kayaks were such a fun bonus and a great way to explore the peaceful surroundings. Inside, the home is clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. Brian was incredibly responsive and helpful from start to finish, which made the whole experience even better. I’d absolutely come back—this place is a gem!

Perfect location and place! We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. Our 8 year old loved the swing, his room, and exploring. We rode bikes, fished at the dock a couple houses down, he kayaked, and swam around the dock. Haven was a short drive away, as was town. We enjoy visiting Mathews, and this house made the trip even better. We hope to come back!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The hosts were incredibly friendly, inviting, and generous, making us feel right at home. The house was equipped with every amenity imaginable, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience. Its location was perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of city life, offering a peaceful retreat. We had a fantastic time and would definitely return. Highly recommend!

Saint Salty was SO refreshing! We hosted our retreat here for a few good friends and it was just what we needed! Beautiful views, sounds of the water, a great walk to the lighthouse, watching windsurfing, paddle boarding and enjoying the perfect table on the deck for all meals! The kitchen was stocked with all we needed for our meals and the bedrooms were so cozy. The views from the living room are gorgeous. We loved our stay. It was so peaceful and our host was awesome with communication and flexible to support our needs. We will be back!

This was our 1st visit to The Crab Shack. All I can say is Wow, just Wow! This was the cleanest, nicest and cutest Airbnb that we have ever stayed at over the years! It was amazing! My husband and I traveled from Sarver, PA with our 2 Golden Retrievers to celebrate our 10 year Wedding Anniversary! We all had the best time ever! We spent most of the time here at the Shack just cooking on the grill and listening to music and the girls did a lot of swimming fetching for balls! Thank you Carlisle and Mary for making our 10 year Anniversary simply perfect! ❤️☀️😎🥂🍾🦀 We can’t wait to come back! ☺️

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time and the home played a big part in this. I was so impressed with all the extras that I just never see in other homes. The house is so cozy and such a beautiful location. Just perfect for relaxation. We will definitely want to come back. Thank you Cornelia for opening up your home to us.

We had a wonderful experience. the skylight filled the main room with natural light and the cookware was sufficient for us to prepare steak salad and salad with grilled chicken. we did not take advantage of the kayaks, but the golf cart gave us a day to relax and stay local. We caught a marvelous sunrise and sunset from the mini pier and watched a summer thunderstorm go across the river. In all, it was a wonderful stay and we would highly recommend the Little Dipper.

This Airbnb exceeded all expectations! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by how beautiful and thoughtfully designed the space was - every detail with stylish, comfortable, and impeccably clean. What really stood out, though was how well stocked everything was. The kitchen had every tool and appliance we could possibly need, there were plenty of fresh towels, extra blankets, and even small touches like coffee, toiletries that made our stay so easy and enjoyable, and very dog friendly! It truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommend this place, we can’t wait to come back. Thanks so much for sharing your home!

The cleanest place I haven’t rented in along time! Beautiful views, the family had a great time fishing! Host was very quick to respond! Beautiful home.

We had a great day wonderful views of the river. Love the screened in porch and the swing and the beds were super comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed in my family loved fishing off the dock.

So thankful for this location. We were in town for a wedding and the house is big enough for us to have our immediate family over for lunch. So peaceful and quiet. if we are ever in the area again I will come back!

The Old log Home was an extremely enjoyable experience. The home has unique old school charm and its surroundings are gorgeous. The views are spectacular. The host was very accommodating & responsive. We can’t wait to go back!!!