WATERFRONT COTTAGE NATURE LOVERS FISHERMAN PARADISE, KAYAKS, CANOE ALL EQUIPMENT

My boyfriend and I stayed in J & C's wonderful cottage over the 4th of July weekend a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. The hosts are some of the best people you could ever hope to meet. The location is wonderfully close to DC, making it a convenient weekend escape from the city. While we were there, we took advantage of the kayaks supplied to explore the nearby nature preserve. It was beautiful, relaxing weekend and exactly the escape we both needed. Thank you!

What is there to say about this place that hasn’t already been said in the comments! What a beautiful setting! Wildlife all around: Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Herons, Geese, Fish, Frogs, Butterflies, Dragonflies, the list just goes on.

The cottage is perfect! The upgrades to what is obviously a very old house make so much more than just a cottage; it truly is a home away from home.

We used Fenwick Cottage as our home base for a scheduled vacation to Washington DC. After looking at countless $300 a night hotels, this was a no brainer. However our expectations were not even close to the real life experience we had for a week at Fenwick. Just 30 minutes to our nations capitol but feeling like you’re a million miles away is perhaps the best component of this cottage and setting if you’re planning on visiting DC.

John & Carrie are most gracious hosts. They are there for advise or help with any issue, but also have a great deal of respect for your privacy. An invitation to Happy Hour with them and their neighbors after a long day of work (for them, not us) was a welcome end to our day as well on the evenings we were available.

Since this paradise is an easy ride from anywhere, there is so much to do if you can tear yourself away from the cottage in the morning. Washington DC, Mount Vernon, a Medieval Dinner Theater, and Potomac Speedway were the places we visited while we stayed at Fenwick Cottage.

If you visit, read the history of the area in the red binder provided by John and Carrie. It is rich with history of the area as well as information on attractions, fishing, local wildlife and even a set of directions to DC is provided in the “Red Book.”

We will most definitely be back next year!

Jim, Maria & Aaron
Gibsonia Pennsylvania

Instead of spending the better part of a week in a characterless motel, I surprised my family by arranging for us to stay at our first Home Away property.
The location of the cottage is delightful, but I also really appreciated the character and space inside. Another pleasant surprise was the quality of the 'extras', such as decent kitchen knives, bathroom supplies, etc. This attention to detail was important to me.
The property has a very rural setting, so you will not find a big convenience store right around the corner. You might want to bring some supplies with you or stock up the fridge when you arrive - speaking of which, we arrived late after a 7 hour drive, but this was no trouble...and there were a couple of surprises already in the fridge for us. These made us feel welcome.
We didn't get out in the kayaks, even though this will be an irresistable draw for some guests. The water is a stone's throw away...
We would gladly stay here again