THE WATER VIEW - the main reason we purchased Green Acres at the Bay. The stunning views of the East River provide impeccable access to nature, relaxation and privacy at the Chesapeake Bay. We renovated this farmhouse to provide a vacation paradise for couples, families (minimum age of six) & of course it's dog-friendly. All the modern conveniences (wifi, tvs in every bedroom and in living room) & an abundance of outdoor living: deck, fire pit, relaxing chairs everywhere, hammock. 4 bedroom/2 bath designed for comfort & relaxation. Master Bedroom w/king-size bed on 1st level, full gourmet kitchen, fire pit, huge deck with outdoor dining & living room and amazing views. Three bedrooms (queen, full, twin) upstairs. Each bedroom has a tv. Kayaks, bikes, wifi, pet-friendly of course and kid-friendly (minimum age of six). There is a $75 pet fee for up to two dogs. Please select # of pets in the reservation filter to let us know you are bringing pets & for the reservation to include the applicable pet fee. Green space in abundance..welcome to nature at her finest. Located in Mathews County, voted one of the coolest small towns in America. Green Acres has a maximum occupancy of six persons with a minimum age of six years old for children. No day or overnight guests (other than those listed in reservation) are permitted. Green Acres has a main pier for relaxing and a floating pier which houses kayaks available for guest use (life vests provided). Water deep at pier head is approximately 4-6’ and guests may bring a boat but must let us know in advance and acknowledge a separate boat/trailer agreement. As part of an older farmhouse (hence the fun name Green Acres), the house was built on 3 different levels so if you have any mobility concerns please check out the pictures and descriptions and review the last photo which provides safety information on the layout. As always we’re happy to answer any questions about the layout or the accommodations to make sure it’s a great fit for your getaway. At Green Acres at the Bay, guests enjoy a private two acre property that provide the ultimate for relaxation on Mathews County’s Chesapeake Bay VA. We renovated Green Acres to give guests impeccable access to nature, relaxation and privacy. Guests will enjoy wifi, large screen flat panel tvs, central air and ceiling fans to enjoy coastal breezes. Property amenities include kayaks, cruiser bikes, fire pit, hammock on the water side, Adirondack chairs, a huge deck with an outdoor living room, outdoor dining area & Weber gas grill and amazing landscaping by master gardener Richard. Green Acres quickly works its magic on guests with its privacy, abundant nature and relaxation. The bird life is simply amazing (Karla's dad is an ornithologist so we have a great appreciation) and on a clear night you can't believe the stars! Mathews County's culture is a bit like the Florida Keys (which we love) in that you quickly adapt to island time. You stop worrying about all your emails and to do lists and time is measured by meal time, cocktail time and nap time. We specialize in getting people to relax, take a deep breath and enjoy nature in all its glory. I am available by cell phone throughout the day and live in the area should guests need anything. Mathews was voted one of the "Coolest Small Towns in America". Mathews County doesn't even have a stoplight but we have 90 miles of water trails great for kayaking and boating and nine coastal trails that are part of Virginia's Birding & Wildlife Trails system. For bicyclists, the Tour de Chesapeake is held annually in Mathews offering bike routes of varying lengths. We are very rural and as such, guests will need their own vehicle transportation. Mathews County does have a taxi cab service and we recommend calling ahead for a night out on the town. For those who want to explore a bit outside of the county, we are conveniently located an hour from Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and Water Country in Williamsburg and 45 minutes from Yorktown. We're also only 90 miles from Richmond and 150 miles from Washington DC. Want to play in the sand? Just 20 minutes from Green Acres, we have two great beaches (Bethel Beach and Haven Beach) for walking, shelling, birding, or just kicking back and building sand castles. Please select # of pets in the reservation filter to let us know you are bringing pets & for the reservation to include the applicable pet fee.