Riverside Retreat/Fire-Pit/Oak Tree Dining

PLATINUM PINEAPPLE GROUP invites you to THE BOYCE COTTAGE, a charming retreat in a historic Virginia waterman’s town on Lower Machodoc Creek. Our 2021 renovated waterfront home offers serenity and style with direct water access, a spacious kitchen for entertaining, a large dining patio with table side fireplace, and a waterside fire pit to enjoy the natural beauty of the preserve, home to Bald Eagles and Ospreys. Relax by the fire and watch the stars light up the night sky. Only 2 hours from DC, 1.5 hours from Richmond and 45 minutes from Fredericksburg!! * Same day caught steamed blue crabs, delivered to the front door (May-November). —Oysters during the winter months. *Subject to availability. *In home massages available. *Subject to availability. *Kayak/Canoe access from backyard (2 youth>10-40lbs & 1 adult lifejacket) *Non-obstructed water views. *Outdoor and indoor games. *2 private fire pits, complimentary wood and fire starters. *Fully equipped kitchen. NO flimsy cookware or dish-wear, only quality! *Kitchen amenities: Complimentary coffee, oil, salt and pepper, paper towels, dish washer pods and trash bags. *Upgraded bedding, memory foam mattresses, goose down comforter inserts (during winter months), cotton inserts (during the summer). ** All bedding is thoroughly washed and sanitized between each guest. ** NO old, gross comforters here—only fresh, cozy bedding! ;) * Bathroom amenities: Sulfate-free shampoo/condition/ body wash, hand soap, toilet paper. * Bluetooth harman kardon speaker. *Waterside hammock. *Outdoor towels (summer months) *DOGGIES ONLY: Max 3, flat $75 fee. XL-Dog Crate available, upon request. *Play-pen available upon request. No additional charge. *Instacart delivery available from Montross, Food Lion grocery store. ***Please be advised we are awaiting permitting to rebuild dock. BEDROOMS: With three bedrooms and 2 full bathes, there’s space to comfortably accommodate 6 people. The master bedroom boosts a memory-foam King size four post bed, with luxurious linens. The master also features a 65-inch Smart TV for those nights you just want to stay in and cuddle. Additional amenities include: remote controlled ceiling fan, an en-suite bathroom that includes complimentary bodywash, shampoo & conditioner, a view of the water that will take your breath away, and blackout blinds for those days you just want to sleep in. The second and third bedroom are outfitted with memory-foam Queen size beds, luxurious linens, remote control ceiling fans, black out shades & share a large hall bathroom with tub & shower, that includes complimentary bodywash, shampoo & conditioner as well as a washer & dryer. THE LIVING SPACE: If reading is your indulgence, then sit & enjoy the comfy reading chair in the reading room & enjoy the silence while gazing out the large window overlooking the large oak, RH table and table side fireplace; let your mind wonder as you turn the pages of a good book. During your visit, feel free to enjoy the TV & board games too. Unwind after a long day adventuring on one of the two supple leather couches with goose down pillows. Sit back and enjoy your favorite cocktail while you put your feet up & take it all in or watch a movie on the TV. The house is equipped with 550Mbps WiFi for all your streaming needs. KICHEN AMENITIES: When you’re ready to put your culinary skills into action, enjoy cooking in the fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials you would find at home, including a coffee maker and French press & a full-size fridge with plenty of room for your vacation groceries. Doing the dishes has never been more enjoyable with an unobstructed view of the water. The dining area features a 6-person dining table, perfect for your group feasts & or game night. OUTDOOR AMENITIES: The outdoor amenities are stunning, and the water views keep us coming back! A spacious deck offers seating for six, a Broil King gas grill, and a Weber charcoal grill. In the sunny backyard, spread out across an acre with room for corn hole, yoga, or lounging by the water in one of six Adirondack chairs. Relax with a glass of wine by the firepit or enjoy an elegant dining experience under the large oak tree at the RH wooden table with a table-side fireplace. Three full-length mink coats are available to stay cozy and classy by the fire. For downtime, unwind in the hammock under the magnolia canopy, or paddle out in a kayak or canoe from the river's edge.If you enjoy being on the water, then grab a Kayak or canoe for a sunset cruise. LOCAL ADVENTURES: A SIPPING WEEKEND: Stroll down the country road through downtown Montross and begin your sipping adventure at the Northern Neck Brewery. Continue along Kings Highway for approximately 30-minutes to Ingleside Vineyard. We enjoy the Coastal Red and think you will too. Food trucks are typically on site and always delicious, but even better is when they host an oyster event. On our way home we sometimes return to Northern Neck Brewery to enjoy the nightly live music and some dinner! If you want to travel in the opposite direction, we typically start off the day at General's Ridge Vineyard. Since General's Ridge is owned by a Marine, Jose always ensures he sounds off with a loud OORAH! The grounds are lush and boast historic housing on the property. If you like darts, we always enjoy a little competition with the kids while sipping on our favorite wine, Semper Fi. We then make our way down to Hague Winery. The simple grounds with the cozy barn are always welcoming. On a hot or rainy day, we love sitting outside under the barn canopy. On those hot summer days, we always look forward to a little Rosé. If Lala’s Kitchen on Wheels makes an appearance, we never miss a trip to Hague Winery! EXPANDING YOUR MIND KIND-OF-WEEKEND: Westmoreland County and the surrounding areas are rich in history. The birthplace of George Washington and James Monroe can be found in Colonial Beach. We really love visiting the grounds of George Washington’s birthplace and then make our way over to the picnic area and launch the kayaks off the dock of the Monroe family farm. After picnicking we head back towards the house, but not before we make a stop at Strafford Hall, the home of the Lee family (you could spend the whole day here). The grounds are spectacular and we can lay on the rolling hills behind the main house for hours! Stafford Hall hosts events throughout the year but our favorite is the Oyster and Wine Festival! During that event we don’t really retain much history, but always leave full and happy. Another fun historical stop is the Westmoreland County Museum and Library. Permanent exhibits include portraits of Westmoreland County’s historical figures, fossils, and Native American artifacts. TREASURE HUNTING: This is Brooke’s favorite weekend adventure and the one she is most excited to share! Just down the beautiful canopy road of Erica Drive, make your way to Murphy’s Hardware and Garden. The owner Rebecca knows everything, and if you need some plants, tools, paint, or seeds she will gladly help you out. Flanking the main barn is where the treasures can be found, two large buildings full of antiques await you. Also, within the main barn there are local made artistry items that you can’t pass up. Done treasure hunting, then hit the road towards Warsaw. Side note, on the way to Warsaw, we can never pass by Garners Farmer Market without stopping in for local produce and meat, but especially for the ice cream sandwiches and bacon, it’s a MUST stop. Those sandwiches will leave you with cravings for days to come! Downtown Warsaw has some cute shops but our favorite for new treasures is Colonial Collectibles. The oyster painting within our home came from this store. Keep on trucking to Tappanhannock until you reach Acme Antiques, can’t miss it! You can be in this three-level store for hours, whether your finding treasures or simply laughing at what they have inside, you will definitely take a bunch of photos to send home! If you didn’t indulge in the ice cream sandwich at Garners, stop by Acme’s ice cream shop next store. Even if you don’t want ice cream its super cute inside. After a day of treasure hunting, we always stop by Northern Neck Burgers on our way home. Not only are the burgers amazing but the lobster roll is even more delicious. The milk shakes are always a hit for both the young and old! Be sure to wash your hands in the restroom. Nature and exercise: We often utilize our kayaks to cruise around outback. We typically head over to the nature preserve, directly across the water from our place, and look for fossils. If you are biker, our neighborhood has plenty of beautiful farm and country roads to enjoy. We always take a run or walk with our pup, Lincoln, around the bend towards the Potomac River (when you leave Chatham Village-our neighborhood just stay right). Another adventure is hiking around Westmoreland State Park. The cliffs overlooking the Potomac are impressive. On certain Saturdays throughout the summer, the park features live music on the cliffs; that’s always a special treat. Westmoreland State Park has a tone of activities you can enjoy like shark tooth necklace crafts, birdhouse painting, turtle feeding, and fossil hiking. In the opposite direction, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Hutchinson Unit in Tappahannock offers 2-miles of trails through meadows, forests along with a platform overlooking the grasslands. Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 20,000 acres of wetlands with 4 federally-listed threatened or endangered species may be found. Wilna Unit is 976-acres, that feature 5 different hiking trai