Title: Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63543500/63543408/bf3bfd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63543500/63543408/a11c520d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63543500/63543408/36069ac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63543500/63543408/5a13e5c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63543500/63543408/d5f49d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the quaint Village of Mobjack, Captain Machen's historic home offers a tranquil retreat. With waterfront views on the East River and Mobjack Bay, enjoy kayaking, swimming or simply relaxing on the wrap-around porch with multiple seating areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 105000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay Circa 1921 - original home to sea captain W.H. Machen. This newly renovated and restored Victorian, 3 story home is part of the Village of Mobjack, a quaint village where previous life focused on fishing and crabbing. Nominated for historic significance based on its contribution to commerce and unique collections of homes located on the East River and Mobjack Bay. (fairfieldfoundation.org). The home is located on 2.6 acres with water front on the East River including a private dock giving water access to boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming along with an adjacent marina for those with larger boats (compassmarina.com). Perfect place to relax with the family and friends while enjoying the nature and water views. The first floor offers a parlor, spacious living room, large dining room, library/media room with TV and seating, kitchen with eating nook, mudroom with washer and dryer, full bathroom, front and back access to second floor. Second floor offers four large bedrooms all with TVs (3 kings and 1 queen), large double sink vanity with shower, and access to the third floor. Third floor offers two bedrooms (1 full bed and 2 twins), large family entertainment room with 65" TV, bar with beverage fridge and multiple seating areas. The exterior of the house has large columns with a wrap around porch with multiple seating areas, partially screened with dining area. The porch offers views to the water and marina. Large shade trees with multiple swings for family enjoyment, picnic table, and camp fire with seating on the back side of the house (gas firepit). Waterfront includes private 100‘ pier, floating boat dock with guards and seating area w/ campfire (gas firepit) and ten Adirondack chairs. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 5,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21130000/21126300/21126221/d606f6d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience the Best of Mathews Riverfront Living here at Mariner's Legacy! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Contact owner Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 10-STVR-21 ### Property is also known as House Vrbo Property Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront on Mobjack Bay Victorian Farmhouse with waterfront at the mouth of Mobjack Bay ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.37764%2C-76.34878&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nNsiX9zEXcU8HvEYW1d_X5JkjPM=) FOSTER, VA #### What's nearby - Gwynn's Island Musuem - 31 min drive - 18.9 miles - Deltaville Marina - 42 min drive - 27.9 miles - Yorktown Beach - 49 min drive - 34.3 miles #### Getting around - Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Howard-Dooley Cafe - ‬16 min drive - ‪Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - ‬18 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive - ‪Seafood Shack - ‬18 min drive - ‪Southwind Pizza - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Victorian Farmhouse w/ private waterfront & pier at the mouth of Mobjack Bay located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Gwynn's Island Musuem, Main Street Center and Ware Parish Church. Fairfield Foundation and Gloucester Public Library are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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