Great Retreat to Celebrate the Holidays with Family: quiet, games, firepit | House in Mineral
4 Bedroom House in Mineral
Welcome to Vista Place, a stunning lakefront getaway on the private side of Lake Anna. Enjoy panoramic water views, a spacious home with modern amenities, and a relaxing boathouse retreat. Perfect for families seeking both adventure and tranquility.
Property Highlights
• 4 bedrooms • 3.5 baths • Sleeps 10 (max 8 adults)
• Over 200 feet of private lake frontage with a gently sloping, sandy-bottom beach
• Two-story great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and stone fireplace
• Open-concept kitchen, dining area, and family room with hardwood floors
• Screened porch, expansive deck with Weber grill and picnic seating for 8
• Boat house with covered seating, sun deck, and shaded swimming area
• Fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and fiber broadband internet
The Space
Enjoy sweeping lake views from nearly every room. The kitchen features maple cabinetry, dark granite counters, and a walk-in pantry. There’s plenty of seating—bar stools for 4, breakfast table for 4, standing bar for 4, and dining table for 6.
On the lower level, relax in the game room with a ping pong table, foosball, large-screen TV, and comfy sectional—ideal for family game nights.
The home includes YouTube TV and fiber internet (perfect for streaming or remote work). TVs are in the main living area, game room, master bedroom, and upstairs queen room.
Outdoor Living
Unwind on the screened porch or grill dinner on the spacious deck. Head to the boathouse for shaded lounging or sunbathing on the upper deck. The sandy beach area has a gentle, shaded entry—perfect for children.
Included for guest use:
• 2 adult paddleboards
• 2 adult kayaks
• 2 children’s kayaks (≤130 lbs)
• 1 large floating swim mat
Community Amenities
Just ½ mile away, enjoy access to:
• Swimming pool (open Memorial Day–Labor Day)
• Tennis/pickleball and basketball courts
• Children’s playground
• Boat launch
The neighborhood is golf-cart friendly (signed use agreement and proof of insurance required).
Guest Access & Rules
Guests have exclusive access to the entire home, dock, and yard.
• No pets and no smoking
• Minimum age 26 to rent (under 26 must be accompanied by parent/guardian)
• No parties or events (per Louisa County ordinance)
• Max occupancy: 8 adults / 10 total
• Boat lifts are not for guest use, but boats may tie up alongside the dock.
Practical Details
• Covered 2-car carport + driveway space for boat trailer
• Fully equipped kitchen + chest freezer
• Washer/dryer available on-site
• Baby high chair, Pack-n-play
• Crockpot
• Games, books, and movies provided
• 4 miles to grocery, ABC store, pizza, and Chinese restaurants
Things to Bring
• Toiletries, lake towels, paper goods
• Coffee (K-Cups or ground), condiments, and personal life jackets
• Beach/lake toys
Location
Vista Place offers a serene cove setting on the main lake, providing the perfect mix of peaceful swimming and beautiful lake activity views. The private side of Lake Anna is quieter, with no public marinas—fuel must be brought in portable containers.
You’ll also find local hiking, wineries, and golf nearby (ask about access to the private Cutalong Golf Club).
The Neighborhood
The community is one of the best communities on the lake. You have a community swimming pool, tennis courts and playset. Please be respectful of common areas. You will enjoy access to all including the boat launch. Enjoy walking and hiking on open traffic-free roads. No Fireworks are allowed.
Getting Around
Located five minutes from a grocery store (via car). Car is a must. Many local places to visit.
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House Rules and rental contract provided here on VRBO to review prior to booking and is considered signed when you book. We will also ask that you fill in the rental agreement with names and number of guests and provide valid driver's license to accept booking.
Check-in is after 4PM
Check out: 11:00 am
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Things we recommend you bring:
1. Toilet paper (we provide a starter roll)
2. Paper towels (we provide starter roll)
3 Laundry detergent and dryer sheets - We provide laundry detergent for your use but if you have a favorite, bring it.
4. Coffee: We have two machines (a traditional drip coffeemaker and a Keurig K-cup machine). If you drink coffee you will need to bring ground coffee for the traditional brewer or K-cups for the Keurig.
5. Any food, drinks and spices or other ingredients (e.g., sugar or flour) that you'll need for your stay - we highly recommend picking up graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate bars and making s'mores by the fire pit
6. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal toiletries (we have a hair dryer located in the master bath).
7. Lake beach towels: While you'll find bath towels at the house for your use, you'll need to bring along your own towels for the lake, beach.
8. Life jackets - to ensure that you have proper fitting life jackets we recommend you bring your own for safety. We do have life jackets in the boathouse for convenience but can not guarantee that they will be in proper working order and/or not lost from previous guests. You are responsible for the safety of your party.
Provided:
1. Hand soap
2. Dishwasher tablets
3. Linens for all beds
4. Bath towels (inside use only)
5. Trash pick up at the house. Trash and recyclables will need to bagged and easily fit into the trash cans provided. No trash can be left outside of the trash cans. You may need to take a trip during the week to the recycling center dependent upon your amount of trash. There will be a fee accessed if trash is left outside of trash container and not bagged.
Please note there are some things there like coffee filters, oil, salt/pepper but are more for convenience than for 'provision'.
Great Retreat to Celebrate the Holidays with Family: quiet, games, firepit is located in Mineral. Great Retreat to Celebrate the Holidays with Family: quiet, games, firepit provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Pool, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Pool, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Great Retreat to Celebrate the Holidays with Family: quiet, games, firepit has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mineral has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Mineral, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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