This house is in a great location. It's in a quiet neighborhood with gated entry, which made it feel nice and safe. The lake is a short walk down a quiet street. There are multiple picnic tables, a small swimming area & a nice dock all at easy access. We don't fish, but I can see why it would be perfect for someone that does. Also, only a few miles away there are a handful of restaurants and a nice little coffee shop where we stopped for lattes multiple times. The house was very clean & it's a nice layout. The master bedroom even has a little sitting area! The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pans and appliances. We communicated multiple times with the owner over the course of our stay. He was very responsive and friendly. Thanks Brian!

Perfect location. Nice private community and lake access. Very comfortable and cozy house. Thanks again to a great host.

Brian is very pleasant to work with and the home is a very nice place located on a very quiet and private lot , I will be back again and I highly recommend this rental.

We were very comfortable in the home. Everything we needed for our weeks stay was provided as far as linens, tp, paper towels, and kitchen items. Our only complaint is there were a number of dogs running loose in the neighborhood, so we weren’t able to tie our dog out without constant supervision, or walk her without fear of coming upon the dogs in the neighborhood.

The house was better than expected, very clean, convenient layout, well stocked with all you need to cook your dinner. The fire ring was great for evening entertainment. The internet was strong and reliable. The lake with swimming and boating area is within a very short (2-3 minutes, ~200 yards) pleasant and easy walk. The water was very clean and warm, we enjoyed swimming, fishing, kayaking and simply sunbathing and relaxing with the wonderful view of the lake! There are also very good biking routs right from the house. Overall this was our one of the best Lake Anna experience winning over several waterfront properties we stayed before. Thank you Brian for renting your house to us!

the cabin was spotless and well furnished with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. we enjoyed the private mornings on the deck and appreciated the ample kitchen countertops. Bryan was great to communicate with.

We were looking for relaxing and rustic and that is exactly what this was. Cozy and exactly as described. Brian was a pleasure to deal with and the information he provided prior to the trip answered all our questions, and more.

Very quiet and relaxed atmosphere . Community very friendly and a great space for pet lovers.. Owner responds to all correspondences within a timely fashion. My family would definitely visit there again.

vacation was perfect. House was perfect!! great time and perfect location. We’ll be back next year!! :)

We loved our stay! The house is just as described, had everything we needed. Only 3 minute walk to the water, and we were able to bring our dog with us. Excellent value.

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay very much.

Comfortable and all as advertised. Communication with owner very smooth and helpful.

It's one thing to find a great VRBO rental. It's another to find a great an accommodating owner who really cares for his or her guests. Brian is that person. Not only did he provide clear instructions for checking in and checking out, he was also incredibly responsive to our needs, always a text of phone call away. We were perhaps most appreciative of his list of places to go near the property, including grocery story, places to eat etc. In addition, the property is in a private secure neighborhood merely steps away from Lake Anna. This place is a perfect refuge for city dwellers who want to briefly escape the hustle and bustle of work and homelife. I did work two days and the wifi connection was strong and reliable. We'll definitely be back for another visit.

Very old property. Not maintained well. Main bathroom Tub and sink fails to drain - so you cannot use. Linens, towels are old, very low quality and cleanliness is highly questionable , especially during this pandemic. We had to use our own linens and towels. Door locks are ancient and you have to struggle to open them. Oh, you have to drive 7 miles to dispose off your trash when the neighborhood has trash collections for other houses. Will not recommend this to anyone!

We did a long weekend here and had a great time. We enjoyed how close it was to the lake and the nice outdoor space. And it's great that dogs are allowed on the property. :) If we go back to Lake Anna we would stay there again! I would note two things that I'm sure Brian included in the property detail but I missed (so I'm flagging in case others miss it too). 1) I knew it was a short walk to the lake but for some reason I thought you could see the lake from the property. Not a big deal but just something that surprised me. 2) There's no dishwasher. Again, not a big deal especially for a weekend, but if you don't love washing dishes you may want to bring paper plates and plastic silverware.

Has a great cabin feel but modern and clean inside. Has everything you need for a nice time away.

Wonderful house, super comfortable with all the amenities. A short walk to the Lake, lots of summer fun! We had a wonderful time swimming and tubing, it was never crowded. Brian was a wonderful host, checked on us, obviously takes great care of the house and ready to help with any questions. We would definitely stay again.

The location was good. It's on the colder side of Lake Anna but the water temperature was great for swimming in August. Right near the house is a place to launch boats and a floating platform you can swim out to. No sandy beach and it gets deep pretty quickly. The house itself is OK for the price. They have plastic wine glasses, which sort of is representative of everything else. Not great for cooking. They had two rolls of toilet paper, no paper towels. There was a washing machine but no laundry detergent. It's probably a good value, though, because most places that close to the water were much more expensive.

Our stay in Livingston was the exact escape to Lake Anna we were looking for. Brian sent clear instructuions for check in / check out in advance, as well as recommendations which were very thoughtful. Before we arrived we had a slight change of itinerary in which we decided to bring a dog instead of leaving our fluffly friend behind, and Brian was responsive and helpful. During our stay Brian remained responsive as well, and while nothing went wrong we felt at ease knowing we would be in good hands. The home was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space. On the nights that it rained, we lounged on the couches and watched Netflix on the large TV, or listened to the radio through the built-in surrouond sound system. On clear evenings, we grilled dinner and toasted marshmellows over the fire pit. Besides the lake proximity, these are some of the features that have us excited to book a trip with Brian next year! The home is only a 5 minute or so walk from the lake. We did not bring a boat, but we had a large inflatable raft which we were able to dock in the boat spot easily! And while we often walked to the lake given its proximity, it is also easy to drive and park down by the entrance if you need. A few additional notes is that the grill is quite old and a bit rusty - it worked well for us every nighth but would be nice to have an update. The twin beds are also uncomfortable compared to the big ones in the other rooms, and could be updated or have mattress toppings. Overall it is a lovely home, great host, and we are already looking forward to coming back!

Our family has such a wonderful time here. The water was a super short walk. My kids loved the floating dock!

my family and our dog rented for the week and it was the best vacay. The perfect location & the perfect house. 10/10. we’ll def be back!

Great location only a few hundred yards from the water. Large lawn property with plenty of space to enjoy games and the firepit. Would definitely book again!

Excellent getaway place for a couple or small family...great location...excellent amenities...responsive home owner...If you want a quiet, accessible getaway...reasonably priced...this property is ideal...

We enjoyed our mini-vacation...homey, rustic setting...very comfortable, great location...owner responsive but unobtrusive...

Have a vacation to Lake Anna and this is a very nice house to live. Walking distance to a lake and you can fish on the deck. Community is very quite and safe.

This house was everything we needed at this time. It is located where everything is just a short driving distance away ie, restaurants, grocery store, State Park, and the little bait shop by the marina where we went out on a 6 hour guided fishing trip. Public fishing is hard to find. Cell service is little to none at it's best. The bed in the Master was very comfortable! Thankfully my fiance and I brought our own bath towels, as there were only 2 towels (that I found on top of the dryer when I did a small load of laundry due to getting caught in a rainstorm). We also brought our own cookware as I didn't know what would be there. There was no need as the kitchen is fairly stocked. I had fun trying to find where all of the dishes in the dish drainer went when we got there. All in all we had a great time, and can't wait to do it again..

we really enjoyed the house it was very comfortable we loved the location the availability to play horseshoes and walk to the lake and getting our boats and go right on the lake

It was a great stay, walking distance to the lake, private gated community, friendly neighbors. We enjoyed it very much.

We really enjoyed our long weekend at this quaint property. The house is small with 3 bed rooms and 2 bathrooms. Perfect for 2 couples or a small family. The kitchen had all the necessary supplies for cooking meals and the full size washer and dryer was a plus. There are 2 picnic tables outside, a charcoal grill and a fire pit. The house is fairly private and sits back in the woods so it feels more like camping which we liked.

Great little house, set up well with most anything you may need. Brian allowed us to check in early due to my mother’s medical condition and being on oxygen, and was very responsive to any questions I had. We enjoyed the short walk to the lake with the private community dock for our rental boat and another floating dock for swimming. Had a great stay here for a reasonable price.

Great

My husband and I, along with our dog and my parents, stayed four nights over the July 4th holiday. The home was comfortable and met our needs. The only thing missing was bath towels, but no real biggie because we'd brought beach towels. The boat ramp and dock was just a short walk from the house, so we were able to spend hours each day fishing, boating, and swimming. The check-in/out instructions were clear and full of helpful information about the Lake Anna area. Cell reception was very limited, (Sprint), so be prepared to unplug. This was our first trip, and I suspect it won't be the last.