You'll have the entire home 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.
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During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Colonial Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Within a 15-minute walk of Colonial Beach and Bayside Marina
As a guest of Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Colonial Beach cottage is smoke free.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Dog must be cleaned up after.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Blue Heron Cottage is cozy & convenient. Renovated March 2023! Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly C.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for my little family
I stayed at the Blue Heron with my 2 kids (2 and 10) and my large dog. The fenced in large yard was absolutely wonderful to have everyone outside when at the house. I loved the lot - so much space on 3 of the sides without being right on top of another house! The bay view off the side of the house really topped it off! The house was incredibly clean inside. As an unexpected surprise, there’s an auto ice maker in the freezer, saving me from having to make a trip to a store with the kids for filling our cooler. My kids loved the whole experience so much, they keep asking when we can stay again. Both kids got teary eyed when we left. We absolutely will be back.
Kelly C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage! Very clean and well maintained.
Kate L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wanda W., Palmyra
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Wanda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
David J.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Kellie W.
4 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this cottage!
This is our second year staying in this beautiful cottage - just perfect for the three of us! Would highly recommend!
Kellie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alan P., Vienna
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed Our Stay
The recently updated Blue Heron Cottage was neat and clean and the beds were truly comfortable. The cottage is just a short walk to the shops and restaurants in Colonial Beach. The attractions at Westmoreland State Park, including Fossil Beach, are a short drive away.
Alan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Becca K.
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Becca K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
As advertised, had a great time!
Mark B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany A.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tiffany A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pia K., Folsom
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
alice F.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Brad C.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
Such a beautiful cottage in a great location. We enjoyed it so much, and can't wait to come back. I can't recommend the Blue Heron Cottage enough. We will definitely book again!
Brad C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael S., Hagerstown, USA
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Whitney J.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Michael S., Hagerstown, USA
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Andrew Y.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Matthew A.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Linda W.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
8/10 Good
Lucinda W., Midway, KY
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
n s s.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
n s s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna P.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Chris B.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
The Blue Heron Cottage was an excellent stay for my family. While small, the property was big enough for us and two kids. The cottage itself inside was pretty new all around. The only thing that needs updating would be the shower. Full kitchen with oven and fridge was nice. Beds comfy. Property good for kids and a dog if you have one. The best part was the location. A block from the bay and three from the river. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for having us!
Chris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittni M.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Lew B.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.