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Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi

BUSBEES RETREAT is your dream vacation home! Unwind in this spacious, cozy lakeside retreat located on the private side of Lake Anna! This 6,000 sq ft. estate on acreage is beautifully decorated and has all brand new furniture and mattresses. Spend your days relaxing at the water’s edge on the private dock, and your evenings roasting marshmallows gathered around the built-in stone fire-pit. Located in a deep water short cove, you can swim and float in peace without concern of boats or interrupting wakes. Brand new kayaks and canoes are available for use in the boat house. The water levels stay high all year round, the depth at the dock ladder is approximately 8’ and at the end of dock is 15’+. With a sprawling floor plan, enjoy the lakeside view from almost every room! The great room includes a curved UHD 65” tv, perfect for watching movies with the entire group. Enjoy 4 master suites, 3 with an en suite bathroom, 1 with the bathroom located right outside the bedroom. The children will have a blast in the “Bunkie Room” furnished with 3 brand new bunk beds and mattresses. The walk-out basement is a perfect entertaining area with a 60” tv, a game room including a pool table, poker table, shuffle board, dart board, Wii, PS-3, tons of board games and DVDs! Cook your meals in this oversized kitchen, fully equipped with all the dishes and cookware you will need. The double oven, built in wine cooler, and additional island seating makes this kitchen welcoming and accessible for all of our guests! Create unforgettable vacation memories that will last a lifetime in this gorgeous lake home! *Please note, the driveway / front door and the dock are monitored by a Blink camera system for security purposes only.*

LAYOUT:

The main level has 3 bedrooms:
A king with bathroom ensuite
A queen with bathroom ensuite
A queen with a bathroom across the hall (this is the main bathroom as it is located in the hallway off the kitchen)

The basement has 3 bedrooms:
A queen with bathroom ensuite (but also an additional door that leads from the main living room -- this is the main bathroom for the entire basement).
A room with two twin beds
A bunk bed room with 3 beds, all with a full bottom and twin top

Property manager

Julea Morin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Bumpass, VA

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gran Patron - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Anna Taphouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Vito's Italian Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tavern On The Rail - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Asian Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi located?

This family-friendly Bumpass vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Anna, and within 9 mi (15 km) of North Anna Nuclear Information Center and Pleasants Landing at Lake Anna. Lake Anna State Park is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.

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Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 113 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for a group

Nice amenities — open concept kitchen & multiple large couches — for a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick W B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Busbees Retreat

The family had a great time. The Lake was beautiful and everyone enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family weekend

This was our annual trip to Lake Anna, Number 37. The weather was perfect. Nice house but there were a few things missing that would have been nice to have. especially in the kitchen. Overall a very nice weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Winchester, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with lots to do…even on a raining day!

We have been traveling to Lake Anna for 15+years. The property was a great experience for our party of 12.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

House was great! great communication w/ the property manager ,It was great place to spend Christmas w/ my family house was exactly how it looked in the pictures, would rent again. Thank you Julea for a great 4 day weekend my family had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dolores N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2024

The house was spacious , impressive and very comfortable. Unfortunately it needs some maintenance (of issues submitted to owner) and updating of kitchen amenities Plates, glasses, eating utensils, etc need to accommodate the 16 people staying in the house. What was there reminded me of thrift store leftovers. The fees charged exceeded the quality provided. A brillo pad on some of the pots would do wonders Location was perfect for what we needed, bedding was plentiful and comfortable -my family loved the building and grounds Memos left for renters and agreement details that owner wanted me to sign were threatening and made me feel anxious and uncomfortable. Perhaps they have been burned by renters in the past and were trying to prevent recurrence? In all the years and many places rented for my family gatherings via VRBO and othere sites this is the first time I will say I was disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 4th of July Get Away!

The house, property, and owner were wonderful. The house is beyond belief with many many fine features. The water access is incredible for both boating and swimming. The owner helped us get a ski boat and was very comfortable to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Very pretty Property. Comfortable, Welcoming, and spacious. The beds and pillows very comfy and nice. Beautiful views. Kitchen has everything needed. We loved the fire place and fire pit. One tip would be to have more information about how the all TV's work - Instructions on starting the gas fire place, fixing the ice machine, and the one burner on the stove would be a plus and having all light fixtures working upon arrival. Great Family Location. We hope to visit this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering for wedding

Beautiful location, lots of family activities provided. Loved the fire pit! Many separate spaces to enjoy gathering in smaller or larger groups. (We used them all). Could have one more bathroom in the basement and needs adequate closet space in the basement too. There is definitely room to add this. I would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tanjil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extensive cleaning with a cleaning fee

Comfortable property, however we had a very long and detailed list of chores to do before we could check out, even though we payed for cleaning service. We also had to take our trash with us and bring our own trash bags. Left the trip with a bit of frustration. If you plan on staying here plan on spending few hours cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J., Midlothian, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great boating location

This is a nice big house for a lake vacation and boating. It has a very nice dock and cove where you can swim and kayak. We rented a paddle board for a few days from lkaoutfitters. There are a small number of minor repairs needed in the house. They sent someone to fix a few things and he was very responsive in fixing the primary items needed right away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

We initially booked Busbees Retreat for a 12 person staff retreat. The retreat was cancelled a couple weeks out. 4 of us used the house for a relaxing weekend. We cooked in and the kitchen was well-stocked. All the spaces were clean and comfortable. Instructions were easy. The home and area are beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and an evening around the firepit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

A GREAT WEEKEND WITH FRIENDS

What an amazing place! This house has everything you need for a weekend getaway or longer. There are lots of entertainment options in the house. My friends & I had a great time during our weekend stay. The owners are very attentive and responsive. Definitively thinking about coming back in the summer. Thank you for everything, Julea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was amazing. There was plenty of space, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean . We loved the gas fireplace and the outdoor firepit. The best part of the house was the well stocked kitchen. This house had everything you could possibly want in a kitchen. A waffle iron, crock pot, potato peeler, pizza pan, zester. I have never had a rental kitchen that had everything. The double ovens with a build in air-fryer. We cooked--a lot! Will be going back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and Friends gathering

What can I say! This was our second time staying at Busbee's Retreat, and this stay was outstanding. This house sits in a beautiful location, lots of family activities provided. We loved the fire pit! There were also enough separate spaces to enjoy gathering in smaller or larger groups. (We used them all). I would definitely rent this house again. We booked Busbees Retreat back in 2017 and the stay was just as good this time as well. We used the house for a relaxing weekend. We cooked in the kitchen as well as the grills outside. All the spaces were clean and comfortable. The instructions were easy, communication with the owners was timely and exceptional. Also, information was readily available. The home and area are beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and even caught a few fish. Overall, Busbee's will be on our list for our next family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Holly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Our extended family stayed here during one of the coldest Christmases in many years. The home was definitely not built for this cold! The fireplace was a wonderful gathering place in the living room. with a Christmas tree the owners added which was a delightful plus! Although the home sleeps 16, the dining area only seats 8 (no barstools) so we had to eat in shifts. This is probably not an issue in the warm summer months when we could spread out to the outdoors. We had plenty of room inside to accommodate our family of 14 and will have many memories to share in the future about the "Christmas House" of 2022!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a wonderful location

Our group enjoyed this home so much! The home was beautiful. There was plenty of room to accommodate our group of 12. The beds were comfortable, the game area (pool table, card table, football) was a ton of fun, and the outside was awesome. Even though we went in early spring we were still able to enjoy the fire pit, kayaks, and dock (which we caught multiple fish from). The owner was also great... super accommodating. She made sure we had access to a private boat slip to put our boat in. More importantly, she allowed us to postpone our trip after having a Covid scare around our original trip date. I was worried about losing money, but she was very understanding and allowed me to push our trip back by 3 months. The only thing I would say could improve was the kitchenware (dishes, pots and pans, and cutlery). Items were either missing or were very worn or in poor condition, but this wasn’t something I was surprised to find given that it was a vacation rental. All in all, I would definitely recommend the house and hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Whyhesia W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Mid/Late July 2023

It's very spacious & in a quiet almost secluded area. The back yard is pleasant (on the lake).The house is nice, the cleaning crew could do a better job. Our only complaints were the consistant fight with ants, spiders,& bugs. We had to purchase RAID and used a lot of bleach to clean eating utensils & counter tops bc ants are in the drawers. Leaving food out is a no. We had a party of 15, the hot water ran out while we were bathing. So we either had to get up early and bath or stay up later. Also, you have to take the trash off the premises or be charged $250. The trash bins are in the garage but you have to take them 5.6 miles to dump them. It takes about 30/45 minutes to get to any major stores like Wal-Mart. This is not an ideal place is you have work to do. Reception is not so good. With sll of that, (for the most part,)it was a good stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good visit with family - chores though

The house was great for a gathering of our large group of 16. There was room for the kids to play in the basement and the adults to gather upstairs. The kitchen was also a nice size for making meals for our large group. We also appreciated the christmas tree in the living room as we exchanged Christmas gifts. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that we needed to bring a lot with us. For example, I got a phone call from family members who arrived first to purchase some toilet paper before coming. We had to bring paper towels, dish soap, toilet paper, dish detergent, etc. Also, we were expected to make the beds when we arrived and strip the beds upon checkout. We were also expected to dispose of all of our trash. (We were aware of this when we made the reservation but it was still annoying). The linens were not at the house when we arrived. When the linens were delivered, I was surprised to learn that we were expected to make the beds. When I made the reservation I sent a few messages to make sure the host had our numbers right. The host never responded. I asked the host questions about what we needed to bring. I didn't hear back until it was too late to be very helpful. The host said something was wrong with the app on her phone. I could overlook this but I never heard from the host again. No checking with me to make sure we were ok. No checkout message (other than the written instructions on the refrigerator) and no thank you email after we checked out. I even messaged them to say thank you and let them know we used most of their bandaids. But, I never got a response. A little more customer service would have made this stay nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Allison S.

Spider Haven --never again!!!

Home was as depicted in photos on the inside however exterior was greatly neglected. House is covered in spider webs, gutters are over flowing with leaves and debris, and siding has mold. The lake is unbearably hot! Lake Anna is used as cooling basin for the nuclear power plant and the water temperature during our stay last week was between 90-100 degrees. It was not refreshing and actually hotter than the air temperature. The listing reports there are 2 canoes but there was only one when we arrived. The stairs down to the dock are plentiful and dangerous and no railings, do not advise for elderly or toddlers. On the inside of the home there is an old garage refrigerator did not get cold enough to maintain food. We could only use it for the kids drinks leaving 17 people with only small side by side in the kitchen. Not nearly enough room for a weeks worth of food. The dinning room table only seats 8 so we had to eat in sifts. There is a folding table but no place to set it up unless you wanted to eat in the garage with all the bugs and spiders. The dish network did not work until the day before check out. We spent 2 days with out running water and only intermittent electricity that had us all afraid the a fire would break out. The well pump went bad and took 2 days to fix with no compensation by the owners for our inconveniences. The hot water heater is far too small the house. Even with staggering showers (when we finally got water back) everyone ended up with cold showers. Landscaping crew showed up unannounced to mow on the Friday prior to check out (check out was on sat) and mowed while we were trying to eat outside kicking dirt and dust all over the deck. Would not ever rent here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Charity B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Retreat Defeat

We were excited to take our Women's Ministry group to Busbee's Retreat property at Lake Anna, but we were quickly disappointed. As the event coordinator for this Retreat weekend when you rent a large premiere property you naturally anticipate having items needed to entertain. This property had no dishes that were in good usable condition. I had to purchase items from the local dollar general just to serve a salad to our guests. Knowing the available space was suitable for this many adults, one would think there may be dishes. When I arrived for check-in I found the dishwasher had just been ran and was full of clean dishes that needed put away before I could even begin meal prep. I typically like to cook the meals for the retreat but due to the poor kitchen accommodations, this was not possible. Most of the bed space is in one bunk room, which we thought was so fun, perfect for our event group. However, that bunk room holds 6 people, the next bedroom has two twin beds, and one final queen room all on the lower level. Nice spacious rooms, that all share one bathroom. This one bathroom also shares the laundry equipment. Another point of concern was the 4 cameras in the main living area. I have never stayed in a rental that had cameras. I understand the need to keep an eye on your property but these were very unsettling. Overall the home is a nice one. The lake view was beautiful. We loved the wide-open windows. The property really could use some upkeep. We had wanted to take advantage of the outdoor areas but they were too covered in pine spurs and debris from the winter months to enjoy. There was also a rat in the outdoor fire pit? Looked like an old taxidermy project that had been burned. The jetted tub in the master suite needed to be cleaned prior to use, only once the guest was using it, while running the jets chunks of dirt and debris floated out into the tub water. The last point of concern is trash removal. When you are hosting an event weekend with that many people trash does pile up. We realized taking the trash meant driving at least 5 miles with the trash in our personal vehicles. It would be a worthy investment to obtain a trash removal service. We saw several neighbors had service cans. I am calling this review Retreat Defeat because when you spend over $3000 for 3 nights, you really expect something higher end.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Olin G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enough room to spread out and not feel crowded

The size of the house is great!! Enough room for all of us to be able to be in the house and not feel like we are on top of each other. The kitchen had such an abundance of room to be able to cook and prep food and not feel like you were on top of each other. Having access to the lake right in the backyard was so much fun!!! The firepit provided a nice time for sitting around and conversating and having smores.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tiffany C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Birthday Bash #12 ×3

We have had an extremely busy weekend fishing on the Lake with a few young boy's. The house was very spacious for our large group. The downstairs was great to occupy our crew. I have let the host know but I do think it needs a few upgrades or closer attention to the cleaning process. Great access to the lake and very quiet cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022