Garden Cottage in Downtown Mathews

Wake up surrounded by greenery, sip coffee on a quiet porch, and unwind in the hot tub after a day exploring coastal Virginia. Sugartoad Cottage is a calm, plant-filled retreat designed for couples who want comfort, privacy, and walkable access to the best of small-town Chesapeake Bay life. Though located on Mathews Main Street, the cottage feels surprisingly secluded, with gardens, multiple decks, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that make it easy to slow down. The space Why Guests Love It: • Adults-only, peaceful atmosphere • Hotel-quality cleanliness (no extra cleaning fees!) • Cozy, calm decor • Private outdoor spaces—including a hot tub and fire pit • Walkable to restaurants, coffee, shops, museums & events THE SPACE Designed for two adults, the cottage offers an open, comfortable layout with attention to detail throughout. Master Bedroom & Bathroom: • King bed with memory foam mattress • Brand new shower, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries & detergent Living & Dining: • 55” Smart TV (Netflix & Prime included), can swing from wall to view from the bed • Electric fireplace • Dining table for meals, games, or remote work • Board games provided Kitchen: • Fully equipped with new appliances • Stocked coffee bar • Basic cooking essentials OUTDOOR LIVING Step outside and you’ll find one of the cottage’s most loved features: a butterfly garden and overflowing window boxes (seasonal), bird feeders, and private backyard retreat. • Two large decks, hammock and picnic table • 5-person hot tub • Solo-stove fire pit • Front porch rocking chairs A privacy fence creates a quiet escape from surrounding businesses, while the front porch rocking chairs offer a charming view of Mathews’ historic district—perfect for morning coffee or an evening wind-down. The Saturday dollar book store is located across the street! My Guest access LOCATION: Walking distance to all these places • 10 restaurants (including local favorites & fast food options) • Bean Spot Coffee • Art galleries, boutiques & thrifting • Grocery store & ABC store • Library & Visitor Center • 4 historic museums/sites • Put-In Creek Landing & kayak launch • Farmers Market (Saturdays, April–October) • Festivals, live music & events on select weekends • The beloved Saturday Dollar Book Store—directly across the street On some weekends, you may even hear live music drifting up Main Street from the Arts Center or Visitor Center. Other things to note We are located on a quiet commercial side street right off Main Street. Our neighbors are the Library, Visitor Center, garage, a grocery store and small businesses. Traffic noise is a minimum. A privacy fence separates the property from a grocery store blocking views and most noise, but still gives you easy access to grab some quick groceries.