Use the keypad deadbolt only.
Please do not lock the lower handle lock on the front door. It cannot be opened with the keypad and can lock you out. When leaving, close the door firmly and use the lock button on the keypad deadbolt.
For Vista Cove Guests
Everything you need, right here.
House tips, where to find the gear, waterfront reminders, checkout steps, and quick links for making the most of your stay.
A Digital Companion
The useful parts of the house guide, always in your pocket.
This page is designed for guests who are already at Vista Cove. The printed guidebook in the house remains the place to find private contact information and Wi-Fi credentials.
Need Wi-Fi?
Use the Wi-Fi QR code posted inside the house. We intentionally do not publish the network password or private host contact information on the public website.
House Basics
A few things worth knowing first.
These are the reminders that make the house easier to use and help keep Vista Cove in good shape for everyone.
Driveway only.
The driveway fits up to four vehicles. Please do not park on the front or back lawn and do not park in the street. Parts of the yard contain septic infrastructure that can be damaged by vehicles.
No smoking. No vaping. No pets.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the property—including the screened porch, deck, dock, yard, and other outdoor areas. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors.
10 PM – 7 AM.
Sound carries across the water. Please keep outdoor noise down during quiet hours and be considerate of our neighbors.
Sign in without worrying about sign-out.
The TVs use Roku. When signing into Guest Mode, enter your departure date and Roku will automatically sign you out when your stay ends. You can also use the available live TV channels.
Private, not remote.
Food Lion, Dollar General, and a gas station are about 10 minutes away for groceries, ice, drinks, pharmacy basics, and the things that inevitably get forgotten.
Waterfront + Outdoors
Everything for a day by the creek.
The backyard shed is the home base for most of the water, fishing, and crabbing gear.
Water gear lives here.
Kayaks, paddle boards, the water hammock, and life jackets are stored in the shed. Please let wet gear dry when practical and return everything to the same place when finished.
Help yourself to the gear.
Fishing rods, assorted tackle, one large crab pot, several smaller crab pots, and a large pot for steaming crabs are kept in the shed. Please clean and return reusable items when you are finished.
Enjoy the water—no diving.
Water depth changes with the tide and is generally shallow around the dock. Please do not dive. Children should be closely supervised near the shoreline, deck, dock, and water, and life jackets are strongly recommended.
Propane and tools are provided.
The gas grill is on the back patio. Turn on the propane before lighting, turn the propane off when finished, scrub the grates with the provided brush, and replace the grill cover after it cools.
Leave the roof open when finished.
When you are not using the pergola, please leave the adjustable roof open so wind can pass through rather than putting unnecessary force on the structure.
Please replace the covers.
High winds can move cushions and covers quickly. Please cover the pergola furniture when you are finished and before departure, tucking the cover edges under the furniture feet so they stay secure.
Inside + Family Gear
Where to find the useful stuff.
We keep a number of family and household items at the property so you can pack a little lighter.
Fresh towels + black makeup towelsMaster bathroom linen closet. Please use the black towels for makeup removal.
Washer + dryerAdjacent to the dining area. Please empty the dryer lint filter before use.
Toys + gamesGames and puzzles are in the lower cabinet by the fireplace; children’s toys are in the bunk-room bins.
High chairFoyer / entry closet.
Pack-and-playFoyer closet immediately inside the front entrance.
Sterilizer, bottle warmer + drying rackCloset next to the dining table.
Dock-a-Tot + bouncerFront hall closet.
Baby monitorsDining room closet, stored in labeled bags.
Please inspect all baby and children’s equipment before use, supervise children appropriately, wipe items down after use, and let us know if anything is damaged or needs extra cleaning.
Before You Go
A quick checkout checklist.
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. A few simple steps help our cleaner turn the house over smoothly for the next guests.
- Strip the beds that were used.Place used bed linens on the laundry-room floor. Keep unused beds made.
- Handle the dishes.Load dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start it. Please wash pots and pans by hand.
- Take care of trash and food.Remove food you brought or discard it, and place bagged trash in the outdoor garbage bin on the right side of the house.
- Turn things off.Turn off lights, TVs, and kitchen appliances before leaving.
- Reset the outdoor spaces.Return water and fishing gear to the shed, replace the outdoor-furniture covers, and leave the pergola roof open.
- Close up the house.Close windows and lock the sliding back door. Do not engage the lower front-door lock; after exiting, use the keypad deadbolt’s lock button.
- Send a quick departure message.Let the host know you have checked out and mention anything that was damaged, lost, or needs attention.
Make the Most of Your Stay
Local plans, already curated.
The website guides are intentionally more extensive than the printed book, so use them whenever you are deciding where to eat or what to do next.
Eat nearby
Dining Guide
Waterfront seafood, breakfast, coffee, casual favorites, and destination dinners.
Find a meal Sip locallyWineries & Local Sips
Vineyards, breweries, and relaxed Northern Neck afternoons.
Explore local sips Plan an outingThings to Do
Golf, family fun, parks, local history, and small-town day trips.
Find an adventure
Enjoy Vista Cove
Then put the phone down and enjoy the view.
If something private or stay-specific comes up, use the contact information in the printed guidebook or your Airbnb reservation thread.