Waterman's Waypoint

Waterman’s Waypoint is a newly renovated, pet friendly 3 bedroom waterfront home located on Prentice Creek. The perfect serene getaway, the property is 3 miles from the town of Kilmarnock, Virginia. There is a private dock and boat ramp perfect for personal watercraft and a deep water slip to accommodate up to a 60’ yacht. New in 2021, Adirondack Chairs, a new Fire Pit and new mattresses on the twin beds. This lovely air conditioned home has spectacular sunset views and is surrounded by water on three sides. The rural setting is definitely in the country with the nearest neighbor being a corn field away. This is a perfect getaway from the city hustle and bustle. By car it is about 2 hours from Norfolk or Richmond, and 3 hours from the Northern Virginia, DC area and Charlottesville, or if you want to arrive by boat it is half way between Annapolis and Norfolk, one days sail away from each. Boats with up to a 6 foot draft can access the property via Prentice Creek, a branch of Dividing Creek which opens directly into the Chesapeake Bay less than 1 mile from the pier. This creek is known in the sailing community as a favorite “Gunkhole”, a sheltered anchorage half way between the Potomac and the Rappahannock rivers. In addition to the dock there is a concrete boat ramp for launching small watercraft less than 18 feet. The ramp is very steep and cannot accommodate larger boats. If you have a larger boat that needs to be launched please inquire regarding your options. There are beautiful natural beaches at the mouth of Dividing Creek just a short boat ride away. Osprey, Blue Heron, Bald Eagle and Swan (in the winter months) as well as a wide variety of song birds are common, a birders paradise. Guests will have access to the full house, dock, and boat ramp and can fish or crab right from the dock. There is a screened front porch overlooking the water and a sun room with skylights, wet bar and ice machine for the convenience of the guests. There are 3 bedrooms 2 with queen beds and one with twin beds. There is also a daybed with a trundle bed underneath in the living room, and another one in the den. There are total sleeping accommodations for 10 if all are in use. There are two bathrooms one in the bedroom wing with a tub shower and one near the den with a standing shower. A charcoal grill and a fire pit are provided for guest use. Please ensure that the ashes are contained in the metal container provided. It is unlikely that there will be any face to face interaction. It is possible that the owners or associates may be at the properly doing maintenance or other chores during your visit, but for the most part you will be on your own during your stay. The owners can be reached at any time during your visit by phone and should be contacted if there are any issues such as appliance failures or malfunctions. It is very important if you notice any issues that you report them immediately, especially if you notice or cause any damage to the property. In these parts there are locals and come-heres. The locals are mostly fisherman and farmers and the come-heres are typically retirees. There are 8 homes on Point Pleasant Road. It is safe to walk and explore the area. Please do not cross any fences or open any gates. This year we have new neighbors, Sheep! Guests must respect the other animals in the neighborhood. Dog owners must prevent their pets from barking at or chasing any livestock If there are livestock complaints from the neighbors, guests will be fined a $500 uncontrolled pet fine. Please honor any No Trespassing / No Hunting signs and of course the privacy of the neighbors. The town of Kilmarnock is like a trip into the past with modern conveniences. If you come by boat and do not have a car there is Uber and Lyft in the area that you can access through their apps. Please explore the shops and restaurants and support the local community. You are not in the city anymore! Guests must understand that the property is in a rural location and has septic system. Water is provided by a deep artesian well that provides clean clear delicious water.