The Pearl

Updated historic waterfront vacation rental on The Point in the heart of Colonial Beach

Waterfront Retreat • The Pearl • 4BR • 7 Bed

Enjoy stunning waterfront views over the river in this fully updated and comfortable private retreat. Guests love the wraparound porch, 4 well appointed bedrooms and 7 quality beds. Perfectly located for walking to shops, restaurants, and stroll a few blocks to the beach. Amenities include beach chairs, bikes, grill, firepit, Nespresso, Keurig, dining for 10, new appliances & Cuisinart cookware, blender, air fryer, 1GB Wi-Fi and HVAC. Professionally cleaned before each guest.

10 guests
4 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms

Accessibility

Neighborhood

The home is centrally located on The Point in Colonial Beach. Walk a few blocks North along the water and you will be in town. Walk a few blocks West and you will find several restaurants such as Ice House Brewery and Los Hermanos on Monroe Bay. Sunsets are amazing from here. Walk South and you will find more beaches and the locals favorite tiki bar called Dockside.

Guest Access

Guests have full access to the home, yard, porches, and driveway parking. Once you arrive, most everything in Colonial Beach is within walking, biking or golf cart distance. There is an outbuilding and golf cart on the property not accessible to guests that are only used by the owners.

Good to know

The Pearl, previously known as Potomac View, was purchased in the winter of 2025 by the Robbins family. We carefully modernized the home for comfort, while preserving its historical charm. Highlights: - Expansive wraparound porch with direct waterfront views of the Potomac River. This provides a scenic and relaxing space for guests to enjoy sunsets, sunrises, coffee, meals or drinks. - Guests can enjoy the unique character of a historic home without sacrificing modern comforts. 2025 updates included new appliances, HVAC, dining table for 10, furniture, kitchen flooring, lighting, eat-in kitchen island and kids nook. In addition, an interior wall was removed and a sliding glass door added to create an open kitchen/living/porch area with views of the river. - Prime walkable location just 3-4 blocks from the beach. Guests can easily explore the town, enjoy the beach, and access shops and restaurants without needing to drive. - A well-stocked kitchen with induction range, convection oven, air fryer, Cuisinart Multi-Clad Pro pots and pans, ice maker, Ninja blender, toaster, Nespresso, Keurig, tea kettle, water filter, garbage disposal, wine fridge, dishwasher and Chicago cutlery. - Family and dog friendly. We love both! Please only bring well-behaved potty trained dogs as the floor coverings are original heart of pine hardwoods, carpet and oriental rugs. A nominal pet fee of $15 per day, per pet, is included in the pricing when you include your pets on the reservation. - Friend groups are welcome but please do not rent our home for rowdy gatherings. It is a historic home in a residential neighborhood. Please include all overnight guests on your reservation and message us if you anticipate daytime visitors (which we are generally cool with!). - Outdoor amenities include bikes, croquet, horseshoes, seasonal outdoor shower and cornhole boards. - Strong WIFI with 1GB high speed internet service through a premium Netgear Nighthawk router The Spaces: - Wraparound porch with several seating areas featuring gliders and Adirondack chairs - Outdoor cast-aluminum dining table with comfortable teak chairs - A well stocked kitchen with everything you need for family meals or entertaining and new appliances and new cookware. - Laundry room with washer, dryer and wash basin. - A dining table for 10 with a crystal chandelier and China available for guests. - An open living room with a Samsung Frame 4k QLED smart television and comfortable seating for guests. A new sliding glass door provides spectacular views of the river. - A parlor room with an additional Samsung Frame 4k QLED smart tv, a table for games or puzzles and swivel chairs to enjoy the waterfront view. - A kids nook curated by our daughter with books, crafts and toys. - Four inviting bedrooms: a king with a sleepnumber twin, a queen, a queen, and a room with both a full bed and two twin beds. - Two and a half updated bathrooms, including a modern shower upstairs and downstairs and a powder room in the dining room. Please note, there is no bathtub. Bedrooms (beds for 10): - Bedroom 1: King and 1 twin - Bedroom 2: Queen - Bedroom 3: Queen - Bedroom 4: A full bed and two twin beds Bathrooms: - Upstairs: 1 compact full bath, accessed from hallway, with additional vanities with sinks located in 3 bedrooms. - Downstairs - 1 full bath and 1 half bath Need More Space? - Penn's On The Point has 2 bedrooms adjacent to our home. Riverhurst is across the street.

Other Details to Note

For Awareness: - There are some days during the summer when the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay have jellyfish (not all sting). - The hardwood floors are original to the home and are wavy in some rooms. Particularly the dining room and one Queen size bedroom.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection

Family

  • Baby bath
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Reviews

Laura
March 2026 · Airbnb
We rented this for a special birthday, and boy did it live up to our expectations! Beautiful views of the water, spacious and so well equipped! The owners were quick to respond. Thank you and we will return soon!
Daniel
February 2026 · Airbnb
Dave’s place was a perfect place for a weekend getaway. The house is old with just the right amount of modern touches. The waterfront views are beautiful. It was spacious and had all of the essentials for a peaceful retreat.
Emily
February 2026 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful stay at The Pearl! The house was exactly as advertised, but even better in person. It’s a charming older home with an abundance of modern amenities that made our stay especially comfortable. After realizing I’d forgotten my phone charger, I wondered if I’d need to find a nearby store — but The Pearl had wireless chargers at every bedside and throughout the living space. One of so many thoughtful touches! The kitchen is extremely well stocked with cooking supplies and pantry staples, making it easy to prepare meals. My 5-year-old daughter especially loved the dedicated kids’ area and the children’s bedroom, which had fun pillows, toys, and books. It made her feel welcome right away and gave her a cozy space of her own. This was the perfect getaway and an ideal spot for my family to meet for a long weekend. Dave, the host, provided very clear and comprehensive information ahead of our stay and was extremely responsive to questions. We would love to return!
Ojito
January 2026 · Airbnb
Amazing home just as advertised! Host was extremely responsive and the location and views are perfect for a visit to Colonial Beach. The house is very well equipped and comfortable!
Donna
January 2026 · Airbnb
This lovely waterfront home was beautifully decorated and well appointed for our stay. We have stayed in a handful of Airbnb houses in colonial beach and this one FAR exceeded any other place we’ve stayed in over the past 5 years. It’s a home away from home with a magnificent river front view as far as the eye can see. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy it again!.
Kasia
January 2026 · Airbnb
We enjoyed our stay. Although it was winter, we were warm! There are many controls that are easy to understand (television/shower settings/lighting/temperature) which helped us to tailor our surroundings to our own comforts. The kitchen and pantry have everything that you will need and then some. Beds and pillows were comfortable! Lots of linens.
Sushant
January 2026 · Airbnb
The place was perfect for a quick getaway. David was a great host and the house was super beautiful. It’s a quiet neighborhood with a scenic view right in front of you. We will definitely come back.

Availability

Find us

Colonial Beach is a walkable community. Bikes are provided for guests. There are two golf cart rental locations in town, they are called T and T and Custom Cartz. There is a seasonal trolley that is free and fun for kids!

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