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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16557 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bumpass, VA

Lake Anna
1 min walk
North Anna Nuclear Information Center
12 min drive
Pleasants Landing at Lake Anna
16 min drive
Louisa, VA (LOW-Louisa County - Freeman Field)
30 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Anna. Enjoy features like an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Lake Anna and 12 minutes by car from North Anna Nuclear Information Center

Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Julea Morin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

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
Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Olin G.

21 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine C., Burke VA

16 Oct 2024

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

Frederick W B.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tanjil B.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ellen K.

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Asa D.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

gregory p.

27 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

26 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Amy Sara H.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Whyhesia W.

27 Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

John J., Midlothian, VA

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda B., Winchester, VA

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Anthony M.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great time!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laura P.

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Holly S.

27 Dec 2022

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

8/10 Good

Brooke G.

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

25 Sept 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

David M.

4 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

What a mess.

The property is poorly managed, unmaintained, and dirty. Upon arrival we had to spend hours cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, as counters and sinks were disgusting. We found dirty socks and candy wrappers in bedrooms, carpeting badly soiled and musty. The landscaping is overgrown, the dock area is adorned with two junk jet skies that are filled with hornet nests and mosquito-heaven standing water, there's even vegetation growing growing out of one. The boat dock surface collects water, making it one big puddle. The property sits at an inside corner of an inlet, so the adjacent neighbor's boat dock is only a few yards from this one; so prepare to be very familiar with whatever renters might end up next to you, as you'll be hanging out with them all day and all evening wether you want to or not. The grill is completely rusted out and has clearly not ever been cleaned. Further, all of the propane canisters were empty. The internet is completely unusable. Do not expect to do any work from the house as basic web browsing is intermittent at best. Zoom/Teams calls are not possible. I suggest you keep searching, as this house is sub-par and there are far better options. The nicest description I can give is that the house is overpriced and underwhelming.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake house, but some what rural

The house was beautiful, on the warm side of Lake Anna. The water temp was close to 90

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

29 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

family vacation

beautiful location on privatevside w warm water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a great time. The house worked out well for my family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dipika M.

26 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful large house perfect for a weekend away with friends

No complaints about the house - the spaces are huge, the rooms are well kept, it was clean and comfortable. We all appreciated the freshly laundered sheets left on top of each bed, and there were ample towels for each guests. I'm knocking a star off because only because the house didn't have hand soap or toilet paper. The house is clear about not providing toiletries, so we knew to expect that, but even in other listings that say they don't provide toiletries they have these basic sanitary items so we were frustrated to learn that this house didn't. In addition to this the dishwasher was broken (though fixed while there, which was helpful) and several kitchenware were broken or not working, which limited our ability to use it fully. I'd still recommend this house but would encourage you to come in and take stock of what you need before settling in.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Long Lake Weekend

My group had a wonderful stay at Busbees Retreat this past weekend. We found everything we needed for cooking, eating, and relaxing as a large group available on the property. There was plenty of seating, utensils, and refrigerator space for everyone. The home is definitely well-loved and a great place to hang out. You will need to supply your own shampoo/body wash/conditioner, but the hosts left us a lovely little welcome basket with starters. You will also need to supply paper products if you need more than 1 roll of anything. If your plan is mostly relaxing around the lake and swimming, I would recommend either using the provided life jackets or bringing your own floats, as the water is too deep to touch the bottom when entering off the dock. Also, although beautiful, the back yard has quite a hill and become more natural-appearing than the very cleared out and manicured photos in the listing; I would keep a close eye on kiddos running around if they are part of your party. For all your food/beverage/paper products needs, there is a grocery store close by, about 5-10 minutes down the road that was convenient for getting little things we needed over the weekend. We were glad we got the majority of our supplies at one of the wholesale stores near Fredericksburg; it definitely saved us some money in the long run. The area is also great for accessing some of the area’s wineries, several of which are around Lake Anna, with a great number more within an hour radius of the house. Overall, we had a truly wonderful weekend stay and would happily go back for another big gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Charity B.

22 Mar 2022

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