Waterfront, Northern Neck Lodging Near the Chesapeake Bay. Two charming lodges, the green and brown cottages, are available for rental. The surrounding area is quiet, secluded with plenty of shade trees. Both cottages share a dock, dock swing and fish cleaning station. Each cottage is equipped with heat, air conditioning, fans, stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, glasses, cups, plates, flatware, pots, pans, utensils, knives, bowls, pitchers, baking dishes, television, DVD, couches, dinning table and easy chairs, picnic table, grill, lawn furniture, screened porch,. Guests must bring all bed and bath linens, blankets, any special cooking apparatus, food, personal toiletries, cleaning supplies, paper towels, napkins, trash bags, beach gear, flashlights, and other sporting equipment, bait and tackle. Smoking is prohibited and no pets, please! The Blue room has a bunk bed with a double bunk on the bottom and a single bunk on the top. The Maroon room has two single bunks. Maximum occupancy is 5. Please click on thumbnails to enlarge the images. The Brown Cottage has one bedroom with a double bed, a small bedroom with two single bunk beds and a hallway with two single bunk beds. Maximum occupancy is 6.

Helpful links - Information About the Northern Neck Area. The Virginia Boat and Beach Review. A complete guide to Virginia salt water fishing. www.vaboatandbeach.com. Nick's Steak Spaghetti House. Greek, Italian American dishes www.nicksspaghettiandsteak.com. Northern Neck Tourism Council www.northernneck.org. Roma's Ristorante Italiano. Authentic Sicilian style Italian cuisine in Tappahannock www.romas-tappva.com. Delicious, local seafood in Kilamrnock www.rosescrabhouse.com. In Heathsville, Food Lion, Dollar Store and Subway are available to guests. Burgess has a Buoy Convenience Store, Lillian Hardware and Home Center, Little River Market, T T's Restaurant (formerly Rose's), Newsome's Produce and Restaurant and Movie Time Video Rental. Food Lion, Tri Star, CVS, hardware, video rental and Antique Mall stores are located in nearby Kilmarnock. In addition, explore specialty shops, boutiques and quaint open air markets located throughout the area. The entire Northern Neck region is steeped in history and many significant sites are nearby. Wakefield, Washington's birthplace, Stratford Hall, Robert E. Lee's family residence, Mary Ball Washington Museum Library, Rice's Hotel, Hughlett's Tavern, the Steamboat Era Museum and the Reedville Fisherman's Museum are all less than an hour away. Williamsburg and the Yorktown and Jamestown Historical Parks are only slightly more than an hour away. If you're moving to or building your dream vacation home in the lower Northern Neck why not stay with us while construction is under way! Special packages are available for relocation rentals. A 15% discount applies to relocation rentals of 2 weeks or more. Call in advance for information and rates.

Fish the Renowned Smith Pt. Area with an Experienced Captain. The Smith Point area near the mouth of the Potomac River is one of the most fish-rich regions in the entire Chesapeake Bay. Benefit from Captain Showalter's years of experience in plying these waters. Rockfish, aka striped bass, bluefish, grey trout, cobia, Spanish mackerel, croaker, spot and flounder are all taken from these waters during their seasons. Fishing charters are available on a full day basis. The Captain is U.S. Coast Guard licensed. Enjoy outstanding fishing action in comfort and safety aboard the fast, fully equipped, 42 foot, 450 hp, diesel-powered The Big Easy. Captain Showalter reserves the right to cancel a charter due to inclement weather. By all means, book early for the hectic Fall rockfish season. Bait and tackle are furnished or bring your own gear, if you like. Chartering Made Easy. Our Guests enjoy the convenience of charter fishing at their front door. All charters depart directly from our private dock. No need to drive miles away to a private marina to board your charter. Even restless teenagers get in on the action! Female-Friendly Charters. An onboard head, extended canopy providing protection from the blistering Summer sun, a spacious saloon equipped with dinette and deck chairs and a heated cabin make chartering onboard the Big Easy a pleasant experience. Take a Look at Action from Last Season. Click thumbnails to enlarge photos. Scenic River Nature Cruises. Not a fisherman? Charter the The Big Easy for a relaxing excursion on the lower Potomac River or the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and wildlife along the river and Bay while cruising in comfort and safety. By all means, bring your camera and take photos! Binoculars are provided on the boat.

For Additional Information or to Make a Reservation. Contact Peg and Gordon Showalter: By Telephone: (804) 453-6829 (No e-mail, please!). By Mail: Saltwater's Cottage Rentals. 732 Wicomico Point Rd., Heathsville, VA 22473. Reservation/Cancellation policy. All reservations are on a first call, first served basis. A rental contract is required. Weekly rentals can be reserved from Saturday to Saturday with check in from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and check out at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Weekend rentals require a 2 night minimum at $295.00, except for holiday weekends that require a 3 night minimum stay at $395.00. Weekly rentals are available at $650.00 per cottage. In order to effect a reservation, full payment is required in advance as well as a signed rental contract. Should you decide to cancel your reservation, please inform us as soon as possible. The amount of any refund is dependent on our ability to re-rent your cottage. If the premises are re-rented your deposit will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee. If the premises are not re-rented by the date reserved, guests are liable for 75% of the rental amount. We do not cancel reservations and refund money due to inclement weather. On departure, guests are required to to vacuum, wipe down the counters, remove their items from the refrigerator and leave trash at the waste disposal sites. Please leave the cottage, porch and yard the the way you found it.

An Unique Experience in Northern Neck Lodging! Located on the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, Saltwater's Cottages is the ideal location for a family vacation or a weekend getaway. Situated on Virginia's Lower Northern Neck, our facilities provide quick access to both the lower Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay near Smith Point. Your hosts, Peg and Gordon Showalter, invite you to enjoy all that the Northern Neck has to offer at their cozy, comfortable cottages. Wide Variety of Outdoor Activities. Salt water fishing, boating and crabbing. Hiking and nature observation. Chesapeake Bay charter fishing/cruises. Shopping, antiquing and historical sites. Clean, Comfortable Facilities. Our two waterfront cottages are small, but comfortable and kept scrupulously clean. Both cottages are fully equipped with all amenities including central heat, air conditioning, refrigerators and stove. The cottages can accommodate up to six people. Outdoor adventure is virtually right at your back door. The property has its own private dock and boat ramp. Saltwater's Cottages is truly a unique Northern Neck lodging opportunity.

Quiet, Secluded - But We're Easy to find! From Northern Virginia - Washington D.C. Proceed South on U.S. 301 to Route 3 then proceed East past King George, Oak Grove and Montross. Just after Montross, turn left on to Route 202 and go through Mount Holly, Hague, etc. Follow Route 202 until it merges into U.S. 360 at Callao. Continue on U.S. 360 towards Heathsville and Burgess. In Burgess, turn left onto Hacks Neck Rd., (Route 644). Proceed approximately 5.5 miles to the intersection with Wicomico Point Rd., (Route 648). Make a right onto Wicomico Point road just past the entrance of Northumberland Plantation. You will see a Saltwater's sign here. Stay on the hard surface road and follow it to the second Saltwater's sign and turn right into the cottages driveway. Take U.S. 360 East past Mechanicsville and turn right in Callao, staying on U.S. 360 to Burgess. Once in Burgess, take a left onto Rt. 644, (Hacks Neck Rd.), then follow the directions mentioned above. Take U.S. 17 North at Newport News, (J. Clyde Morris Blvd.) across the York River Bridge. At Tappahannock, turn right on U.S. 360, then follow the same directions as mentioned above.

Enjoy Water Sports Northern Neck Style. Several different types of watercraft are available to guests with lodging reservations. Whether you wish to explore the tidal creeks or the Little Wicomico River, a suitable vessel is available to guests. These boats are free to registered guests. Free for Registered Guests. Canoes, kayaks, a john boat and a paddleboat are free for registered guests. Some restrictions apply on their usage.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Cheques accepted