Gothic Cottage, Hot Tub, Walk to Town

Set among the trees on 2 peaceful wooded acres, this cottage delights with gothic architecture, sun-filled rooms, and a bathroom for every bedroom. Relax in the hot tub under the stars, sip local wines, eat oysters. Take a sunset boat cruise or learn oystering and crabbing from a local waterman. Farm stands, markets, and sea-to-table local fare. Live life in an historic working water town with lots of personality. Close to Tides Inn, Kilmarnock, White Stone, Compass Entertainment. Quiet hours: 23:00 to 7:00. Pets: Allowed (maximum 1). Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: This is not just a vacation rental, it is also my home. Please treat it as if it were yours. Please have all adults in your group read these rules and policies and agree to follow. HOT TUB It is imperative that you not wear lotions, oils, or anything else on your skin prior to entering the hot tub. If you have recently applied any lotion or oil, please use the outdoor shower first. If the hot tub requires extra cleaning, there will be a separate fee depending on cost to clean it. Also, no foreign objects, bubble bath, or anything other than yourselves may go in the hot tub. Please do not use gray spa headrests as seating; it breaks the clamps inside. No pets in the tub. No horseplay and please do not sit on, lay on, jump on, or misuse the hot tub cover in any manner. Additional posted rules. Hot tub use is entirely at your own risk. By renting this cottage, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Harmony Tides Cottage, LLC, and it’s owners, employees, and contractors, from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, or losses whatsoever arising out of or in any way associated with the guest's use of the tub, including but not limited to death, personal injury, or property damage. Keep cover on and locked when not in use. DOGS We want our furry guests to relax with the rest of you but we do not allow dogs on beds or furniture. Dog hair on beds or furniture will result in an extra cleaning fee. Please feel free to bring along your dog bed! Unless you trust your dog implicitly, please bring a kennel for when you are not at the home. We can offer dog sitting services, please reach out! ICE BATH Galvanized steel tub for ice bath available. Use hose and attach to outside shower faucet. Buy ice at Walmart. Empty tub when not in use and when you depart. In the summer we don't want to breed mosquitos. QUIET HOURS People come/live here for the peace and quiet. Please respect that and observe quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. THERMOSTAT Please do not turn the AC lower than 76 in the summer or the heat higher than 72 in the winter. Set thermostat at 68 in colder months and 78 in warmer months upon check out. DOGS We love dogs! We provide our puppy patrons with treats, blankets, wipes, and a dog bed. No dogs on furniture.. Please keep dogs leased when on the community roads. Of course pick up after the dog. No dogs inside the pool enclosure. No dogs in hot tub. FURNITURE Please do not move furniture. POOL PASSES Are hanging from hooks near the stairs to the lower level. There is a $25 fee or each pool pass not returned. Please observe all pool rules, on back of pool pass and posted in the cottage. MAKEUP TOWELS Please only remove makeup with the black "Makeup" towels that are placed in the bathrooms. Makeup stains on the white towels may result in a replacement charge. CHECK OUT PROCEDURES The night before check-out or first thing in the morning, please run the dishwasher. (Would like the cycle to complete before you leave). **Leave sheets on unmade beds. Please do not strip or start any laundry. **Place all towels in tub/showers. **Take out trash to cans inside stockade fence. Our trash service comes on Wednesdays and Sundays. A nice man named Dean Ball in a white pick-up truck. If you have more trash than fits in the two containers with lids, please let me know and I will ask him to come and take it. Alternatively, you may drop it off at the Refuse and Recycling Center at the end of White Pine Road. It's close and on the way out if heading toward Kilmarnock. Easiest just to Google it. **Turn off lights. Close and lock all windows and doors. Turn heat/ac to setting noted. Have a safe trip back! Please come again. Maria the fine print: AMENITIES Owner is not responsible for mechanical failures of non-essential items, including but not limited to hot tubs, televisions, internet/telephone/cable access, dishwashers, washer/dryers, fireplaces, air conditioning or any other mechanical device that fails to operate during your stay. Owner will make every reasonable effort to repair any malfunctioning item during your stay; however, no refunds will be provided for any mechanical failure out of Owner’s control. ACTS OF NATURE No refunds will be issued for any utility disruption including, but not limited to power outages, water outages, satellite and/or Internet outages, etc. These failures are beyond Owner’s control. LOST ITEMS Owner is not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten personal belongings. Please check thoroughly for any personal belongings when leaving. If you happen to leave something behind, please notify Owner and we will make all reasonable efforts to search for the item(s) and mail them to you at your expense plus a $20 handling fee. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY This should go without saying but, no illegal activity.. Peaceful wooded retreat with pool, private hot tub, and an easy walk into Irvington This delightful cottage has plenty of room to spread out. As soon as you step in, your eyes go straight to the light-filled sunroom overlooking the headwaters of Carter's Creek. The living room's comfortable, eclectic style makes you feel at home right away — fully stocked open kitchen, built-in TV, and a gas fireplace to welcome you back after a day out and about. Gas grill, 2 adult bikes, and several board games too. Walk to Town: Irvington is an easy walk from the cottage — stroll in for dining, shopping, and views along the water, including the waterfront restaurant at the Tides Inn. Sleeping: The primary suite and bathroom, with a double sink and soaking tub, are on the upper level. You'll love the bedroom doors that open to let in the breeze and the sounds of nature. The lower level has a queen room and a twin room, each with its own ensuite bath (the twin bath is also accessible from the hallway). The queen room opens onto the patio facing the trees and creek — outdoor shower, hot tub, and comfortable seating included. On the Creek: The cottage sits at the headwaters of Carter's Creek. In summer the view is mostly screened by trees, but you'll hear it rushing at high tide, with frogs singing through the evening. The slope down to the creek is steep with no defined trail, so we ask guests not to venture down. For water access, take the community nature trail to our kayak dock-we have one kayak for your use but be careful to only go out and back at high tide, walk the beach at nearby Hughlett Point Nature Preserve, or rent kayaks locally through Tackle Cove in White Stone. Private Hot Tub: We keep the hot tub in great working condition, but mechanical issues can occasionally arise beyond our control, sometimes right before or during a stay — and replacement parts aren't always immediately available. The hot tub is private, with specific use rules provided at the cottage; please follow them, as repairs are costly. Community Pool: Shared with a small, quiet community — some days you may have it to yourself. Includes a wisteria arbor with seating. Full rules are posted at the cottage; please take all trash with you, as there are no cans on-site. Typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day (dates vary). Bikes: We have 2 cruiser bikes for riding around town, to coffee and breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just exploring! A Note on Dogs: For the comfort of all guests, dogs are not allowed on the lower level — this area includes the queen room, the twin room, and the door leading out to the hot tub. Thanks for understanding! Beyond the Cottage: George Washington Birthplace National Monument — walk the trails and farmland where Washington spent his early years. Reedville — once the wealthiest town per capita in the US, built on the menhaden fishing industry; still a charming waterfront town to explore. The Compass Center — a 6-screen movie theater, go-karts, mini-golf, and rock climbing, great for keeping kids entertained. Kilmarnock — 10 minutes by car, with more shopping and dining options. State Parks — Caledon, Westmoreland, and Belle Isle offer beautiful shoreline, boating, and birding along the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. On the Water — explore the Lancaster Water Trails, book a fishing charter or scenic cruise on the Rappahannock, or head across the bay to Tangier Island for fresh blue crabs. . Please Note: This is a quiet community with a mix of vacation and residential homes. Please be respectful of neighbors, who live here year-round for the peace and quiet. This stay is best suited to guests seeking the same. Irvington STR Registration #508 Smart lock, code provided prior to arrival. Parking for three cars only. Unfortunately there is no parking on the street. Please contact us with any questions or issues. We respond quickly. We are also available by phone and can stop by as needed as we are local. Irvington: Described as "Tiny but Tony", and "Manhattan meets Mayberry", this upscale yet low-key town has great restaurants, friendly people, and a wide array of community events. Experience small town living at its best: on the water. 1.6 miles from Harmony Tides to The Tides Inn. Vineyard Grove: Community of 19 charming and private "tent" houses in popular Irvington. Friendly neighbors, hot tub, community pool, nature trail, kayak launch, walk to town, bike to Tide's Inn, 5 minutes by car to the charming town of White Stone, with lovely waterfront restaurants, 7 minutes by car to Kilmarnock, with an assortment of shops, restaurants, and community events. Check The Rivah Visitor's Guide (at house or available around town) for a complete list of all there is to do and see. Irvington also boasts several unique shops, an impressive art gallery, and its very own Steamboat Era Museum. Explore Carter’s Creek by water. Enjoy the private charters and fishing guides also available. Use our complimentary bicycles to cruise around the village. We provide a starter supply of coffee, paper products, toiletries, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and other household essentials. Depending on the length of your stay and your group size, you may need to purchase additional supplies. . TRAVEL PROTECTION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment. Unexpected events such as illness, injury, family emergencies, severe weather, flight disruptions, or other circumstances can arise before or during your trip. . For this reason, we encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance at the time of booking. For coverage options, consider Generali Global Assistance or the provider of your choice. . There’s no bathroom on the main level, but we’ve got two bedrooms and two baths on the lower level, plus one bedroom and bath upstairs. Just a heads up—dogs aren’t allowed on the lower level or on the beds or furniture, but don’t worry, we’ve got a cozy dog bed ready for them! 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 as long as we have received the agreement. Many thanks for your cooperation! DOGS: We love dogs! $25 per night per dog fee, max of 2 dogs. You must clean up after them outside (waste) and inside (fur). No dogs on furniture including bed (without covers) and no wet dogs inside. Dogs may not be locked in any rooms and should be crated if you leave the house. You'll find Nature's Miracle to help keep the home clean. Additional fees will be charged if there is any damage. POOL: Please note that the pool is a community pool. Full rules will be at home with instructions. Gate passes are required and will be available upon check-in. Please return. There is a $25 fee for lost or unreturned pool passes. Dates of opening and closing vary according to calendar and circumstances. Typically Memorial Day to Labor Day but we sometimes open it sooner and close it later. Best to ask. HOT TUB: WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR HOT TUB and AMENITIES and DAMAGES: Guest understands that there are special health risks that may be involved in using the hot tub, as well as safety risks using other areas of the property ( barbeque, dock, kayaks as examples). 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 all of the amenities and 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 amenities or hot tub. 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. SECURITY CAMERA AT FRONT DOOR Ring monitoring camera outside front door. No interior camera nor camera on hot tub. CHEF BRENDA CATERING: This is a local, third-party service that the managing host is assisting to arrange, and is NOT affiliated with the property owner. By booking this service, the guests understands that it is not affiliated with the property owner, and the guest agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the property owner for any and all claims related to any third-party activities. STR license #508. WILDLIFE: The house is located in a natural & wooded area. Our property has regularly scheduled pest control, however, we cannot guarantee that bugs will not be visible in the property. Please try to keep the doors closed, and do not leave food outside to prevent entry of unwanted critters. Do not feed any wildlife. Heads up! Jellyfish are prevalent in the Northern Neck in warmer months, 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!