A place you gotta see and stay!!
Review Submitted: July 13, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
Wonderful atmosphere, relaxing accomodations, quiet neighborhood, outstanding surroundings and that doesn't even come close to describing the owner. What a great, accomodating and fun-loving guy Pat was and he and his friends only added to our vacation time at his home. If you just want to spend time he will leave you to explore and do your own thing but the 6 adults, 5 teenagers, and 2 younger children we had on vacation, couldn't help but ask this great guy to join us for dinner, drinks and of course the rides/fishing on his boat. We had two fishing trips in the early evenings and the "captain" hit the gold mine. We max'd out with fish on both trips. The kids and adults played pool, ping pong, rigged traps for crabs and the only thing that kept us from swimming at the beach behind the home was a small invasion of jellyfish that hung around the dock most of the week. The home was very accomdating for the 13 in our group and the upper deck and large kitchen/dining area allowed for the buffet meals we cooked most every night (including the fish we caught). The lower deck and hot tub provided great atmosphere for watching the volleyball and corn-hole games we brought. The back yard down to the boat dock and decks was huge. Somehow, we managed to fit in day trips to Virginia Beach (about 2.25 hours away) and to Colonial Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg (about 1.25 hours away). With 13 in our party, we didn't eat out much but there are several dining establishments including great seafood places within a short drive. If you are looking for a place that will accomodate a large group with all the amenities of home and the space you want to spread out, you can't beat Pat's place. A word of advice though, it you are out on the boat and the captain yells "yipee", better hold on to your hats, glasses and to one of the rails because this boat will flat out fly!! If you read this and decide to stay, tell Pat, Cynthia, Mark and Kevin that the bunch from Ohio including Paul, Karen, Tom, Dar, Carla and Larry (and all the kids) will never forget our great stay and the friendships we formed with all. Be sure to ask Pat & Cynthia to tell you the story about the "Jello shots" indoctrination they received from us - they won't be able to tell you without breaking out into a huge smile! Thanks again to all and we look forward to seeing you again soon!!
Paul
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
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