The Blue Heron Retreat



Locally Owned & Operated

Lake Anna
Casago Franchise Owner
What our guests are saying...
The Blue Heron Retreat is described as a beautiful, spacious, and high-value lake house that is especially well suited for large groups, families, and multi-generational stays, with an open layout and plenty of room to gather or spread out. The home is praised for its comfortable bedrooms, inviting living areas, thoughtful design, and well-stocked setup, with features like multiple kitchens, large dining and seating spaces, and a welcoming pet-friendly atmosphere. Guests frequently highlight how clean, well maintained, and accurately represented the property is, noting that it feels ready for a relaxing and memorable stay. The Blue Heron Retreat enjoys a peaceful lakeside setting with easy water access, a private beach, a dock and boathouse, nearby boat access, and convenient proximity to local essentials. Reviewers consistently admire the beautiful lake views, sunrise scenery, and quiet surroundings that make the property feel restful and scenic. Popular amenities include the game room, pool and foosball tables, fire pit, deck, beach area, fishing access, kayaks, canoe, paddle boards, books, toys, games, and reliable wifi that supported guests well during their stay.
Overview
Welcome home to your next lakefront adventure, where everything you need for an expedition is already provided. Feel free to pack light as you'll have access to a canoe, two stand-up paddleboards, two adult kayaks, and one child-size kayak. On-site, you will also find life vests available for your safety. With ample space for a large group or multigenerational family, a game room with full-size game tables, and even an old-fashioned record player, this two-level home can serve as a private resort for your next getaway. Dogs are welcome, so nobody gets left behind, and your furry companions will love having a private beach to traverse. Once you've stocked the kitchens, the group chefs will have no trouble preparing the family meals, and with two full kitchens, there will be no need for disputes over what to make! If you prefer to host a cookout, use the private gas grill and dine al fresco on the oversized furnished deck or covered patio. After a long day of lakeside entertainment, come back to the main living area, stream YouTube TV on the wall-mounted flatscreen, or host a friendly gaming tournament on the pool or foosball tables. The younger kids can amuse themselves with the home's toys and children's books.
Lake views greet you from across the room the moment you enter the home. The picture windows and deck-access sliding glass doors light the giant open living area, where you'll also find a dining table for six and a well-equipped kitchen with a six-seater breakfast bar. Just past the kitchen to the right is a set of two bedrooms - one with its own deck access - and a shared full bathroom with a shower/tub combo. On the other side of the home is the primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a work desk and chair, a reading nook, and an additional deck access door. Directly to the left of the front door is a staircase that leads to the bottom floor, where you'll find the laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, the game room and additional TV lounge area, and the second kitchen. Three sliding glass doors lead to the lower-level covered patio. The last two bedrooms are on the far side of the downstairs area, one of which has a patio door and the other four-sleeper bunk room.
Nearby Services and Dining Options
Cafe within 12.0 miles. Casual dining within 9.0 miles. Dine-in restaurant within 9.0 miles. Gas station within 5.0 miles.
Places to Visit During Your Stay
| Attraction | Distance From Home |
|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Depot | 10.9 Miles |
| High Pt Marina | 12.6 Miles |
| Orange Troller | 12.8 Miles |
| Loveworks Sign | 13.7 Miles |
| Sassafras Shade Vineyard | 16.4 Miles |
| Pendleton Golf Club | 19.3 Miles |
Things to Know
- Free high-speed WiFi - perfect for Zoom calls, remote work/schooling, streaming media
- Streaming services are available with guests' own accounts. YouTube TV provided
- Four beach chairs provided
- Pack-N-Play, high chair, and children's dinnerware provided
- Dogs are welcome for a nightly fee. Dog bowl provided
- There are two full kitchens, one with a dishwasher
- The fireplace is not available for guest use
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.
Permit number: No Permit Required
You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.Amenities
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
sleeps 2
Bedroom 2
sleeps 2
Bedroom 3
sleeps 2
Bedroom 4
sleeps 2
Bedroom 5
sleeps 4
Rating
The house was huge, large space upstairs and downstairs. The deck had 3 large tables, the bedrooms were very large and comfortable beds. Would definitely go back and recommend for sure.
Vacasa was an absolute nightmare to work with. We needed to reschedule due to an ice storm in the area and it took me 4 hours on the phone to secure the reschedule. They promised profusely that the driveway would be cleared of snow, which it wasn't even remotely. The house seems to have a sewage vent venting into the home - both parts of the upstairs and downstairs, specifically the downstairs kind bedroom closet and the bunk room reeked of sewage. The pots and pans were almost unusable - with burnt food still on the bottoms of the sauce pans. Overall, I think this is way overpriced, needs immediate attention to the sewage issues, and I was incredibly disappointed with Vacasa as a whole. I would not recommend Vacasa at all, but would recommend the home with improvements.
Well suited to a multi-generational.family with lots of open spaces and a great game room.
Really enjoyed our stay!
Our family of children, adults and seniors loved this house. The highlight was all the paddle boards and kayaks provided, as well as fishing from the boat house. We couldn’t have asked for a better week!
We had an amazing time. Thank you so much. We will recommend it to all our friends and family. The house is beautiful.
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