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

Top rated by guests

Spacious Seating for 8. Extra Table & Chairs Available

9.2Outstanding

(123 Ratings)

"Our daughter got married Avonlea farms, 2 hours away for us so we stayed here! Beautiful home and made out stay a lovely fun one! Wish could’ve stayed longer "

Amy N.

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(123 Ratings)

House in Lake Anna, VA

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

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About this house rental

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

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

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Lake Anna, VA

Nearby attractions

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

24.9 mi

Alum Spring Park

24 mi

$$$$

Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(123 Ratings)

"Our daughter got married Avonlea farms, 2 hours away for us so we stayed here! Beautiful home and made out stay a lovely fun one! Wish could’ve stayed longer "

Amy N.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(123 Ratings)

House in Lake Anna, VA

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Lake Anna, VA

Nearby attractions

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

24.9 mi

Alum Spring Park

24 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(123 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Wonderful home with great views and flow throughout. Held our family Thanksgiving where we met from three different states to gather. Huge Firepit area so bring plenty of wood. A few glitches with dish and internet service but probably due to lack of use in colder months. Overall, wonderful time had by the entire family.

6.0 / 10.0

The host was very pleasant and accommodating on check in and check out. The location was very nice and with some attention it could be great. However during our stay we could not get in touch with the host for a period of 24 hours when the wifi failed (and we later learned the wifi -- which was out most of the weekend we were there, is generally spotty.) House was configured well but maintenance and service needs more attention: dishwasher was full and not clean when we arrived; some frying pans were put away with encrusted food so we had to rewash them; only 3 of 5 burners on the stove top worked, and then only with a lighting stick to start them; some light bulbs in the dining area were out and we could find no replacement bulbs so did without; not all the rooms had toilet paper when we arrived.. Lock box was very difficult to work when we arrived because it is old and the mechanism encrusted --after 20 minutes and calling the host we were lucky to get it to open we were never able to close it, so when we left had to let the owner know it could not be securely closed. The boat house was unusable (unclean, screens laying around, webs). We communicated all this to the pleasant host who responded that she would attend to all these things, so it may be improved.

10.0 / 10.0

Our daughter got married Avonlea farms, 2 hours away for us so we stayed here! Beautiful home and made out stay a lovely fun one! Wish could’ve stayed longer

8.0 / 10.0

The location was nice. There was mildew in bedroom closet in the basement. Dishwasher did not work and was inconvenient on hand washing dishes. Outside gutters were full of leaves.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed your home. The house was very clean and inviting. From swimming to eating in the huge kitchen to playing games to campfires and just being together … it was all wonderful. Thank you.

6.0 / 10.0

The house and cove were beautiful!! Plenty of space for our family of 9. There are many things to comment on though. The first thing would be the cleanliness of the house, garage, and outdoor shower. The outdoor shower had mud and mold on the ground and nobody wanted to shower there. The kitchen drawers were dirty and so was the downstairs. The bunkroom even had animal crackers all over the floor when we arrived. There is mold in the downstairs bedroom closet. There were many missing smoke detectors where there were just wires hanging down. It listed a canoe, but did not have one. The garage was dirty and smelled really bad. There were ripped screens and a ziptied shower head. There were rips in the sofa and broken handles on the foosball table. We also had problems with the stovetop because it wouldn't light. Sent a message to the owner, but no response. The other big negative was that we were responsible for taking our trash to the dump. This was very disappointing and not listed in the house description. We pay thousands for the week and have to drive our trash to the dump. Even had to take a bag 5 hours to our home because the dump was closed when we left. I was very disapponted about the cleanliness and safety of the house, especially the mold in the closet and food all over the floor. We pay a lot for the cleaning fee and it was definitely not cleaned well.

8.0 / 10.0

Our week long stay was enjoyable! The view of the lake from the main level allowed our elders to watch the family doing water activities without the heat of being outside. Fire pit was amazing for smores at night! Suggest bringing a canopy for sun cover on the dock area! All 6 bedrooms do not have closets so plan to use the dressers provided or pull from your suitcase. Pillows are flat and not sure comforters are washed since they do not go out for laundering with the sheets per the leaving instructions. I washed them when we arrived so that alleviated that concern.The kitchen has plenty of room for cooking and we also used the outdoor grills. One propane and the other is charcoal. They needed a good cleaning that we were a little bummed we had to do before use. Inside fridge was plenty big especially since garage fridge was not working properly.We rented paddle-boards and tandem kayaks for the week since the kayaks at the house were not quite what we expected upon arrival. They are on the smaller size. Totally suitable, we expected the larger upscale style kayaks being it’s a lake house rental. Garage smells awful and my husband suspects the rubber mat on the floor is the culprit since he saw mold under it in multiple areas. Water, concrete, and rubber mats don’t mix well.With 10 people we took the trash to the dumping area every 2 days. It’s approximately 10 mins each way.All and all we had an amazing time!

10.0 / 10.0

This house was beautiful. Clean and well kept from the inside. Might want to consider taking some water things (floats, paddle boards etc) because there was not a lot at all

8.0 / 10.0

We booked this for a weekend getaway for our family group of 15. The location is amazing and the house is a great stay for a group of this size. Sadly it appeared that nobody had cleaned the house after the last guests. It was frustrating to need to spend the first part of our vacation cleaning a house that charges a hefty cleaning fee on the rental, but even sadder that the host failed to make any attempt to rectify the situation. I offered to send pictures of the state of the home and discuss the situation but received no response from the host. All in all , it's a fantastic property but badly in need of some attention to detail or at a bare minimum they need to eliminate the cleaning fee if they don't clean it.

10.0 / 10.0

Our triathlon club stayed at the property for the weekend to race in the “Rumpass in Bumpass” triathlon by kinetic Multisports. The home is amazing, it’s a perfect location and close proximity to event, and it easily accommodated the 10 of us with beds to spare! The owner was responsive via text message and very helpful when we had questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Stayed at this lake house and basically became a new person. Woke up to the lake like I was in a Disney movie. The view of the lake and dock is absolutely stunning ! You didn’t even have to leave the house to fish- The kids fished from the dock and caught a ginormous bass and in the morning fishers would come to our cove to fish. We brought our boat and tied it up to the dock and didn’t have to go far for good tubing, wake surfing, and wake boarding! The house was clean, cozy, and had a perfect spot where my husband could work while the kids and I fished, played pool, and boated. If peace and quiet had a location, it’s here. 12/10 would move in if they let me.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice amenities — open concept kitchen & multiple large couches — for a larger group.

8.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

The family had a great time. The Lake was beautiful and everyone enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We have been traveling to Lake Anna for 15+years. The property was a great experience for our party of 12.

10.0 / 10.0

Great time!

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

2.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Lake house, but some what rural

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

10.0 / 10.0

family vacation

family vacation

beautiful location on privatevside w warm water.

10.0 / 10.0

Family vacation

Family vacation

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

8.0 / 10.0

A beautiful large house perfect for a weekend away with friends

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Long Lake Weekend

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Retreat Defeat

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay

The property was as advertised and perfect for our friends, seven couples, to get together for an annual faith retreat. This beautiful home gave us the space to meet as a group, break out space, and the perfect space during our social time. Our only regret is the wind and cold did not allow us to fully enjoy the outside fire pit space.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice Getaway!

Nice Getaway!

Nice getaway from all the hustle and bustle.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful weekend family getaway!

Wonderful weekend family getaway!

Our family of 12 had a great time at Busbees Retreat! It was such a convenient location for our folks from NC, MD, and PA to meet. The owners were very easy to communicate with and the house was exactly as portrayed on VRBO. We really enjoyed the view, the game room was amazing, s’mores by the fire pit and the grandkids loved fishing off the dock. We look forward to another family reunion here next year!

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Private Cove, Brand New Beds and Mattresses, Linen Service included, WiFi?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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