The house is just as the pictures show. Very clean, comfortable and a short drive to the beach. Quiet neighborhood and very nice neighbors.

It was the perfect spot to go work from for a bit to be near water and get out of the hustle and bustle of the DC area! Absolutely loved the house and the town! A hidden gem.

My family stayed here for a long weekend for our first ever visit to Colonial Beach. The house was perfect for us. It was as clean as it could be and was well appointed. The owner was very responsive and even got us in the house a little early which was nice since we got to town early. I have no complaints at all. The only things I’d note is that the house is in what I’d consider a lower end part of town. Not necessarily somewhere I’d go walking my dog at night but it was always quiet in the evening where we were at. However, for the quality of the house itself, and price, I feel it was appropriate. It wasn’t a big deal, but there’s only one small tv in the home. We were only there at night after dinner but we did have avid tv watchers so if you have kids or need multiple TVs this could be an issue. Overall I’d highly recommend this house! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Great beach house to stay. Modern layout, everything is organized and labeled so you wont h!ve to go hunting for wvwyerthing you need in the house. 10 out of 10 recommend if you are stayig out towards cololnial Beach.

I just got back from a mother/daughter trip to Colonial Beach. We usually go a bit further south, but resort costs were ridiculous. Forget the resort! This house was wonderful as were the people of Colonial Beach! Diane was very communicative from the moment we arrived. She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was excellent. The lawn mowers did not show when she requested. We were fine with it. However, Diane hired another mower and he was there the next morning. She wanted to make sure the bugs did not eat up my dog’s feet. The house was IMMACULATE! It was the cleanest place I have ever stayed in! The photos online are exactly what you see when you walk in the front door. I am 6’0 tall and always need extra elbow room. There was an open floor plan and amazingly comfy leather chairs in the living room. The decor was gorgeous and I seriously can’t say enough about how comfy/homey the house was! The house is nestled on a quiet street close to Colonial Ave., which is one of the main streets. The water is a couple of blocks away, but you will need to drive a car or golf cart to get to the actual beach. It’s not a far walk if you are a city person. We used our car the whole time and there was no shortage of parking anywhere. Beach parking is $2 an hour with a $20 a day limit. which destroys the $30-$40 a day I pay at resorts. Do yourself a favor and stay at 820 Jackson St.! I will certainly be returning with my mom and hope to bring other family members too!

Our time spent in Colonial Beach and at Private Retreat was fantastic! The home was spectacularly clean and filled with everything we needed to comfortably enjoy our stay!

This was our first trip to colonial beach. I started a new job and we needed a little getaway! We didn’t know what to expect and we were more than impressed. Diana was such a great host! The house felt like home. It was spotless and had everything we needed and more. Everyone felt comfortable and had a great and relaxing time! I would definitely come here again. Great job Diana on providing an outstanding, wecloming experience!

This house was perfect for what we were looking for in Colonial Beach. It was cute and very clean and close to the beach.