Title: Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! ![Beach nearby - Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82500000/82496300/82496267/12e7dbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82500000/82496300/82496267/7340e184.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82500000/82496300/82496267/7d703f6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82500000/82496300/82496267/50581606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82500000/82496300/82496267/898dd8a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Blue Heron Cottage, a cozy beach retreat with sunset views over Monroe Bay from your front porch. Relax in the screened porch off the living room or stroll 1 block to the bay and 3 blocks to the Potomac River. This completely renovated cottage offers Wi-Fi, cable, and ample outdoor seating. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! Blue Heron Cottage is a cozy beach cottage offering 2 bedrooms - Master w/Queen bed and Guest Room with Twin & Full size bunk beds. Cottage was completely renovated in March 2023\. Enjoy a screened porch off the living room and amazing sunset views over Monroe Bay right from your front porch! Ample fenced yard, private driveway and outdoor seating. Monroe Bay is 1 block from the cottage and the Potomac River is 3 blocks. Easy access to beach, local restaurants and stores. The grocery store is 5 minutes by car. Use of golf cart is available for additional fee. Cottage offers guests Wi-Fi and cable. Bath towels and bed linens are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. #CBVA #BeachLife #ColonialBeachVA #CottageforRent ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92897800/92897781/fbf7eb22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Edge Inn Colonial Beach - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.2 Very good 426 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=92897781&PinnedHotelID=92897781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19561900/19561843/7641411f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express and Suites King George- Dahlgren by IHG King George - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 443 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 20 Feb - 21 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=19561843&PinnedHotelID=19561843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22790000/22781400/22781349/3e6de54c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Colonial Beach Plaza Bed & Breakfast Colonial Beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews £183 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=22781349&PinnedHotelID=22781349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/531100/531070/e63404b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dahlgren-King George, VA King George - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym 6.4 77 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=531070&PinnedHotelID=531070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34388/dadb596a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn Thornburg Woodford - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 6.2 573 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=34388&PinnedHotelID=34388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2670000/2664400/2664322/0b51ad06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District Old Town Fredericksburg - Pool - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 664 reviews £132 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=2664322&PinnedHotelID=2664322&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94953300/94953277/c6ef2e77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Cottage w/ Private Yard: Steps to Beach! 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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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 ## About the area Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is on a river. Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Land's End Wildlife Management Area and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Colonial Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colonial-Beach.dx10314) [View more Cottages in Colonial Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colonial-Beach-Cottages.d10314-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C38.24296%2C-76.96175&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JMkjQLkt2mfvqbK8osKboqJZ9Bk=) Colonial Beach, VA ### What's nearby - ![Yacht marina in yokohama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532662048/6f15d67e-8f35-4d3b-a189-358992602f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bayside Marina 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Colonial Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Colonial Beach Historical Society 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Maryland International Raceway 47 min drive \- 39.6 miles - University of Mary Washington 47 min drive \- 41.2 miles ### Getting around - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) 97 min drive ### Restaurants - Dockside Restaurant 2 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant 6 min drive - Domino's Pizza 4 min drive - Los Hermanos 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate L. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage! Very clean and well maintained. ##### Kate L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David J. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little house close to the river and to Monroe Bay. Perfect house for a mini getaway for my wife and I. Communication with the hosts was super easy, and the use of the golf cart was a huge added bonus! ##### David J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Y. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and perfect for my families accommodations Very clean and in a great location. Would love to stay there again. ##### Andrew Y. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry L. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Property was exactly as expressed clean, convenient.. Highly recommended. ##### Harry L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catharine W. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place! Very clean and convenient location ##### Catharine W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alice F. 8 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy quarters Wonderful golf cart community! Perfect way to relax, short walk to the water in either direction. Meet allot of the locals, enjoyed the local breweries and restuarants. ##### alice F. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie W. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little Cottage! We really enjoyed our stay! It was very clean, had a great location and we enjoyed the screened in porch! We brought our dog and we were happy it had a fenced in yard! 😊 ##### Kellie W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway Heather and Ed are superb hosts. The home was very clean, well stocked and in the perfect location! ##### Michael S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody S. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Quiet Getaway Location was great, quiet, and simple. The place was clean, spacious, and great for the two of us to enjoy relaxation right by the water. The outdoor patio was great and plenty of food options just a few minutes away. We had a great stay! ##### Cody S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Heron It is the perfect location for a four day getaway. The Cottage is always clean and organized. ##### Michael S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libby M. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for our get away. It was clean and had everything we needed. The owners are very responsive to any questions. ##### Libby M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rolf T. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Perfect little cottage to enjoy all that is C beach. Fenced yard for the dog was a plus. ##### Rolf T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen S. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Colonial Beach vacation 2024 We rented a cute house. It was perfect for us. It was extremely clean, quiet and perfect from beach area. Perfect to dockside and high tide. We loved our stay and the neighborhood. ##### Ellen S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucinda W. 3 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Heron Cottage Property was clean and located between the bay and river. Community was friendly and very interesting. ##### Lucinda W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pia K. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal location! Really cute home! Could use a blow dryer, I never travel with one because every vacation rental has at least one. Also, maybe better quality bath towels & bedding. Loved the use of the golf cart!!Thank you, Colonial Beach is wonderful!Loved ##### Pia K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dara G. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Heron The cottage was just what we were looking for. Clean, cute, and very convenient to restaurants. ##### Dara G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney J. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NYE 2025 We enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating time here while we rang in the new year. The home was lovely and the community was friendly. ##### Whitney J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna P. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage This is a great cottage . Close to everything, but in a quaint quiet neighborhood. You won’t be disappointed its even better than the pictures. Absolutely perfect for a small family and dog. Screened porch and outside decks were great . Definitely a five star. ##### Donna P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue H. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Colonial Beach is a quaint, quiet and friendly town. This cottage is super sweet and fits the area. The golf cart and location of the home were perfect to see sunrises and sunsets every day. ##### Sue H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah C. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stress relief This cottage was perfect for us. We needed a few days away to decompress. It was quiet and cozy, loved the golf cart, was very relaxing. Thank you so much ##### Deborah C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage We really enjoyed our stay at Blue Heron Cottage. Our dog Rosie especially liked the fenced yard and screened in porch, where she basked in the sun. The location was central and convenient for my husband and I to enjoy local oysters, a winery tour, and a hike in Caladon State Park. We had never been to Colonial Beach before, but we will be back! ##### Linda W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew A. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Don’t pass this up! Perfect size house. Clean/Comfortable Use of golf cart to get around was awesome. I’m already looking at my calendar for 2025 to come back. ##### Matthew A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lew B. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small but nice The cottage was small but perfict for 2 people and had good view from the side porch of Monroe Bay. It was clean and had what was needed in the kitchen. The owner was responsive to the tv problem and very friendly. We had a great time in a relaxing, quite location. ##### Lew B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittni M. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing cottage perfectly located! This has been our favorite beach stay by far and we have been all over from VA, MD, DE, NC, SC.. the cottage was perfect for our and family and in an amazing location between the bay, the main beaches, and all the restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk. Highly recommend renting this, we will absolutely be back! Our family stopped by to see it as they were stayjng at a campground close by and they loved the house and location so much they are looking into renting it as well. Very clean, very responsive and helpful! ly recommend ##### Brittni M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rachel B., Richmond, va 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy property in a beautiful spot Stayed here with our friends for the weekend. They had a dog and small child so the fenced in property was perfect! Enjoyed the screened in porch at night. We added on a golf cart and had a blast discovering the area. Loved seeing all the different homes around us and ate/drank a few times at Dockside which was a really fun, vacation vibe. Will definitely come back to the area. ##### rachel B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ---