Title: Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi 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 # Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33668800/33668707/d8881eb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33668800/33668707/9f431f4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33668800/33668707/9db71531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33668800/33668707/cfa3dd8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33668800/33668707/7352cf07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 0 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 166000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - 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. ### Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi BUSBEES RETREAT is your dream vacation home! Unwind in this spacious, cozy lakeside retreat located on the private side of Lake Anna! This 6,000 sq ft. estate on acreage is beautifully decorated and has all brand new furniture and mattresses. Spend your days relaxing at the water’s edge on the private dock, and your evenings roasting marshmallows gathered around the built-in stone fire-pit. Located in a deep water short cove, you can swim and float in peace without concern of boats or interrupting wakes. Brand new kayaks and canoes are available for use in the boat house. The water levels stay high all year round, the depth at the dock ladder is approximately 8’ and at the end of dock is 15’+. With a sprawling floor plan, enjoy the lakeside view from almost every room! The great room includes a curved UHD 65” tv, perfect for watching movies with the entire group. Enjoy 4 master suites, 3 with an en suite bathroom, 1 with the bathroom located right outside the bedroom. The children will have a blast in the “Bunkie Room” furnished with 3 brand new bunk beds and mattresses. The walk-out basement is a perfect entertaining area with a 60” tv, a game room including a pool table, poker table, shuffle board, dart board, Wii, PS-3, tons of board games and DVDs! Cook your meals in this oversized kitchen, fully equipped with all the dishes and cookware you will need. The double oven, built in wine cooler, and additional island seating makes this kitchen welcoming and accessible for all of our guests! Create unforgettable vacation memories that will last a lifetime in this gorgeous lake home! \*Please note, the driveway / front door and the dock are monitored by a Blink camera system for security purposes only.\* LAYOUT: The main level has 3 bedrooms: A king with bathroom ensuite A queen with bathroom ensuite A queen with a bathroom across the hall (this is the main bathroom as it is located in the hallway off the kitchen) The basement has 3 bedrooms: A queen with bathroom ensuite (but also an additional door that leads from the main living room -- this is the main bathroom for the entire basement). A room with two twin beds A bunk bed room with 3 beds, all with a full bottom and twin top ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 6,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73780000/73776300/73776210/158b72c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front w/ private Dock and Beach Mineral - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=73776210&PinnedHotelID=73776210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68692800/68692785/8996a260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront memories waterfront with all the amenities including private beach Bumpass - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=68692785&PinnedHotelID=68692785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76700000/76699900/76699855/b9c9b2a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breathtaking ICONIC Lake Anna Waterfront Property Mineral - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=76699855&PinnedHotelID=76699855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99320000/99313600/99313533/be33e6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huge 8BR Lakefront Lake Anna, Beach, Dock, Hot Tub Jerdone Island - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=99313533&PinnedHotelID=99313533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764600/18764547/641a2076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6BR 225' Lakefront!!! 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A $250 charge will be deducted from the security deposit if trash is left on the property No parking or driving on ANY grass or mulch areas. Vehicles are only permitted on the gravel areas. No pets, smoking, or house candles ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## 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%7C38.01925%2C-77.76300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pDynbgBsl2HeJILwAqgmmIr3nuc=) Bumpass, VA #### What's nearby - Lake Anna - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Lake Anna State Park - 23 min drive - 12.1 miles - Kings Dominion - 41 min drive - 31.3 miles - Short Pump Town Center - 54 min drive - 42.8 miles - University of Mary Washington - 57 min drive - 46.2 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Anna Cabana - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lake Anna Taphouse - ‬19 min drive - ‪El Gran Patron - ‬15 min drive - ‪Tavern On The Rail - ‬17 min drive - ‪Vito's Italian - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi located? > This family-friendly Bumpass holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Anna and within 6 mi (10 km) of Buckner-Bumpass Park and North Anna Nuclear Information Center. Mineral Farmers Market and Lake Anna State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 91 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn P. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed your home. The house was very clean and inviting. From swimming to eating in the huge kitchen to playing games to campfires and just being together … it was all wonderful. Thank you. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a8716d9a-80c0-4d92-9337-77c494116c27-1754785878608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/de49920e-93b5-475b-ba42-e3b8d099e557-1754785879191.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Marilyn P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eman S. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake house This house was beautiful. Clean and well kept from the inside. Might want to consider taking some water things (floats, paddle boards etc) because there was not a lot at all ##### Eman S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert A. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Triathlon Team Stay for an Event at Pleasants Landing Our triathlon club stayed at the property for the weekend to race in the “Rumpass in Bumpass” triathlon by kinetic Multisports. The home is amazing, it’s a perfect location and close proximity to event, and it easily accommodated the 10 of us with beds to spare! The owner was responsive via text message and very helpful when we had questions. ##### Robert A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley N. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space for a group Nice amenities — open concept kitchen & multiple large couches — for a larger group. ##### Lesley N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Family getaway. We booked this for a weekend getaway for our family group of 15. The location is amazing and the house is a great stay for a group of this size. Sadly it appeared that nobody had cleaned the house after the last guests. It was frustrating to need to spend the first part of our vacation cleaning a house that charges a hefty cleaning fee on the rental, but even sadder that the host failed to make any attempt to rectify the situation. I offered to send pictures of the state of the home and discuss the situation but received no response from the host. All in all , it's a fantastic property but badly in need of some attention to detail or at a bare minimum they need to eliminate the cleaning fee if they don't clean it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederick W B. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Busbees Retreat The family had a great time. The Lake was beautiful and everyone enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding. ##### Frederick W B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine C. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family weekend This was our annual trip to Lake Anna, Number 37. The weather was perfect. Nice house but there were a few things missing that would have been nice to have. especially in the kitchen. Overall a very nice weekend. ##### Christine C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony M. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great time! ##### Anthony M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B., Winchester, VA 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home with lots to do…even on a raining day! We have been traveling to Lake Anna for 15+years. The property was a great experience for our party of 12. ##### Amanda B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G., New Jersey 18 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful 4th of July Get Away! The house, property, and owner were wonderful. The house is beyond belief with many many fine features. The water access is incredible for both boating and swimming. The owner helped us get a ski boat and was very comfortable to work with. ##### Robert G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gregory p. 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! House was great! great communication w/ the property manager ,It was great place to spend Christmas w/ my family house was exactly how it looked in the pictures, would rent again. Thank you Julea for a great 4 day weekend my family had a blast! ##### gregory p. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shradha S. 5 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house and great hosts The house is beautiful with lot of space to fit multiple families and the basement is perfect for both kids and adults. Lots of games to play and relax.The kayaks/ lake is super fun. ##### Shradha S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise B. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering for wedding Beautiful location, lots of family activities provided. Loved the fire pit! Many separate spaces to enjoy gathering in smaller or larger groups. (We used them all). Could have one more bathroom in the basement and needs adequate closet space in the basement too. There is definitely room to add this. I would definitely rent this house again. ##### Louise B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen K. 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Weekend Very pretty Property. Comfortable, Welcoming, and spacious. The beds and pillows very comfy and nice. Beautiful views. Kitchen has everything needed. We loved the fire place and fire pit. One tip would be to have more information about how the all TV's work - Instructions on starting the gas fire place, fixing the ice machine, and the one burner on the stove would be a plus and having all light fixtures working upon arrival. Great Family Location. We hope to visit this property again. ##### Ellen K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex R. 5 Jan 2018 #### A GREAT WEEKEND WITH FRIENDS What an amazing place! This house has everything you need for a weekend getaway or longer. There are lots of entertainment options in the house. My friends & I had a great time during our weekend stay. The owners are very attentive and responsive. Definitively thinking about coming back in the summer. Thank you for everything, Julea. ##### Alex R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John J., Midlothian, VA 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great boating location This is a nice big house for a lake vacation and boating. It has a very nice dock and cove where you can swim and kayak. We rented a paddle board for a few days from lkaoutfitters. There are a small number of minor repairs needed in the house. They sent someone to fix a few things and he was very responsive in fixing the primary items needed right away. ##### John J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy Sara H. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Weekend We initially booked Busbees Retreat for a 12 person staff retreat. The retreat was cancelled a couple weeks out. 4 of us used the house for a relaxing weekend. We cooked in and the kitchen was well-stocked. All the spaces were clean and comfortable. Instructions were easy. The home and area are beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and an evening around the firepit. ##### Amy Sara H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tina K. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Family vacation The house and cove were beautiful!! Plenty of space for our family of 9. There are many things to comment on though. The first thing would be the cleanliness of the house, garage, and outdoor shower. The outdoor shower had mud and mold on the ground and nobody wanted to shower there. The kitchen drawers were dirty and so was the downstairs. The bunkroom even had animal crackers all over the floor when we arrived. There is mold in the downstairs bedroom closet. There were many missing smoke detectors where there were just wires hanging down. It listed a canoe, but did not have one. The garage was dirty and smelled really bad. There were ripped screens and a ziptied shower head. There were rips in the sofa and broken handles on the foosball table. We also had problems with the stovetop because it wouldn't light. Sent a message to the owner, but no response. The other big negative was that we were responsible for taking our trash to the dump. This was very disappointing and not listed in the house description. We pay thousands for the week and have to drive our trash to the dump. Even had to take a bag 5 hours to our home because the dump was closed when we left. I was very disapponted about the cleanliness and safety of the house, especially the mold in the closet and food all over the floor. We pay a lot for the cleaning fee and it was definitely not cleaned well. ##### Tina K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim R. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Family Vacation! Our week long stay was enjoyable! The view of the lake from the main level allowed our elders to watch the family doing water activities without the heat of being outside. Fire pit was amazing for smores at night! Suggest bringing a canopy for sun cover on the dock area! All 6 bedrooms do not have closets so plan to use the dressers provided or pull from your suitcase. Pillows are flat and not sure comforters are washed since they do not go out for laundering with the sheets per the leaving instructions. I washed them when we arrived so that alleviated that concern.The kitchen has plenty of room for cooking and we also used the outdoor grills. One propane and the other is charcoal. They needed a good cleaning that we were a little bummed we had to do before use. Inside fridge was plenty big especially since garage fridge was not working properly.We rented paddle-boards and tandem kayaks for the week since the kayaks at the house were not quite what we expected upon arrival. They are on the smaller size. Totally suitable, we expected the larger upscale style kayaks being it’s a lake house rental. Garage smells awful and my husband suspects the rubber mat on the floor is the culprit since he saw mold under it in multiple areas. Water, concrete, and rubber mats don’t mix well.With 10 people we took the trash to the dumping area every 2 days. It’s approximately 10 mins each way.All and all we had an amazing time! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ac1feb89-05d4-4d0c-a8fe-42b54595c183-1751234563781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da18af35-44ad-4e85-ab46-a9b031d9c397-1751234585849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/90a45eda-b85f-4d06-9a2c-4a85fd495425-1751234696559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/161e0007-ada4-4e5a-9081-70eb949829ed-1751234762411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kim R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tanjil B. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extensive cleaning with a cleaning fee Comfortable property, however we had a very long and detailed list of chores to do before we could check out, even though we payed for cleaning service. We also had to take our trash with us and bring our own trash bags. Left the trip with a bit of frustration. If you plan on staying here plan on spending few hours cleaning. ##### Tanjil B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvette 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house was amazing. There was plenty of space, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean . We loved the gas fireplace and the outdoor firepit. The best part of the house was the well stocked kitchen. This house had everything you could possibly want in a kitchen. A waffle iron, crock pot, potato peeler, pizza pan, zester. I have never had a rental kitchen that had everything. The double ovens with a build in air-fryer. We cooked--a lot! Will be going back again next year. ##### Yvette Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dolores N. 29 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 2024 The house was spacious , impressive and very comfortable. Unfortunately it needs some maintenance (of issues submitted to owner) and updating of kitchen amenities Plates, glasses, eating utensils, etc need to accommodate the 16 people staying in the house. What was there reminded me of thrift store leftovers. The fees charged exceeded the quality provided. A brillo pad on some of the pots would do wonders Location was perfect for what we needed, bedding was plentiful and comfortable -my family loved the building and grounds Memos left for renters and agreement details that owner wanted me to sign were threatening and made me feel anxious and uncomfortable. Perhaps they have been burned by renters in the past and were trying to prevent recurrence? In all the years and many places rented for my family gatherings via VRBO and othere sites this is the first time I will say I was disappointed ##### Dolores N. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Holly S. 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas Our extended family stayed here during one of the coldest Christmases in many years. The home was definitely not built for this cold! The fireplace was a wonderful gathering place in the living room. with a Christmas tree the owners added which was a delightful plus! Although the home sleeps 16, the dining area only seats 8 (no barstools) so we had to eat in shifts. This is probably not an issue in the warm summer months when we could spread out to the outdoors. We had plenty of room inside to accommodate our family of 14 and will have many memories to share in the future about the "Christmas House" of 2022! ##### Holly S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asa D. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family and Friends gathering What can I say! This was our second time staying at Busbee's Retreat, and this stay was outstanding. This house sits in a beautiful location, lots of family activities provided. We loved the fire pit! There were also enough separate spaces to enjoy gathering in smaller or larger groups. (We used them all). I would definitely rent this house again. We booked Busbees Retreat back in 2017 and the stay was just as good this time as well. We used the house for a relaxing weekend. We cooked in the kitchen as well as the grills outside. All the spaces were clean and comfortable. The instructions were easy, communication with the owners was timely and exceptional. Also, information was readily available. The home and area are beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and even caught a few fish. Overall, Busbee's will be on our list for our next family gathering. ##### Asa D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda K. 9 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in a wonderful location Our group enjoyed this home so much! The home was beautiful. There was plenty of room to accommodate our group of 12. The beds were comfortable, the game area (pool table, card table, football) was a ton of fun, and the outside was awesome. Even though we went in early spring we were still able to enjoy the fire pit, kayaks, and dock (which we caught multiple fish from). The owner was also great... super accommodating. She made sure we had access to a private boat slip to put our boat in. More importantly, she allowed us to postpone our trip after having a Covid scare around our original trip date. I was worried about losing money, but she was very understanding and allowed me to push our trip back by 3 months. The only thing I would say could improve was the kitchenware (dishes, pots and pans, and cutlery). Items were either missing or were very worn or in poor condition, but this wasn’t something I was surprised to find given that it was a vacation rental. All in all, I would definitely recommend the house and hope to stay there again in the future! ##### Amanda K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020