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Only 35 minutes from DC yet a world away! Flat water Kayaker's Fisherman Nature lovers Heaven, Central air-conditioned 2 bedroom and 1.5 bath waterfront cottage, 2000 feet of waterfront with ten mile sunset view over the Potomac River, and sunrise view up Pomonkey Creek. Planet watcher's love it here. Gated compound complete with 200 foot pier, 24 foot tall observation tower, and 600 foot long elevated walkway along tidal pool. Spectacular eagle, osprey, butterflies, dragon flies water fowl. Kayaks, canoe all equipment provided. King size bed, Queen size bed and California Single all with thermopedic pads. Well-equipped kitchen for your eat-in pleasure. Internet service included is Verizon Fios Wireless which is usually reliable. FENWICK COTTAGE SEASONSPack binoculars, magnifying glasses, flashlights, cameras, journals and art supplies.Welcome to Intense Nature! AKA Weed Tourism! AKA Wildflower Magic! Guided wildflower walks available on request. Plus introduction to iNaturalist app!Mother Nature follows her own schedule, sometimes early, sometimes late...but always great!Compare sunsets and unsets.JANUARY-FEBRUARY *First Fingers of Ice on Pomonkey Creek.Crack thin ice into sparkling shards with your kayak! *River Ice Concerts if really cold-*Extra-Special Eagle Watch: Sometimes the Potomac River freezes all the way across. Eagles mate on the ice.*Full Moon: 1/28/21*Full Moon: 2/27/21JANUARY-MARCH *Time of Most Dramatic Red Sunsets*Time to Collect Dinosaur Pinecones-Our meta-sequoia/dawn redwood was here in the time of dinosaurs.MARCH*Morel season (Knowledgable guests found dozens in area!)*Full Moon 3/28/21*Spring Equinox (03/22)APRIL*Return of the Turtles You wouldn’t be the first to see snapping turtles mating in the pond!*Super Full Moon: 4/26/21APRIL-MAY*Yellow Flags circle the pond! (Wild irises!) Think “Monet”! Paint your own masterpiece.*Super Full Moon: 5/26/21APRIL-AUGUST *Osprey Return and NestHow many chicks will hatch this year?*Full Moon: 7/23/21APRIL-OCTOBER *Endless WildflowersNote for purple lovers: Ironweed and Joe-Pye Weed (which collect giant bouquets of butterflies) bloom in August.MAY*Mulberries ripen. Edible. Some people like to eat them. Used by colonists to dye wool.*Baby Groundhugs and Raccoons emerge from burrows to vacuum up their beloved mulberries. Prepare to laugh. They also climb trees. *Buttercups abound.JUNE*Summer Solstice (6/21) How much can you do on the longest day?*Full Moon: 6/24/21JULY *Marsh Mallow/hibiscusOur biggest flowers! And yes, the colonists used them to make marshmallow. Ask for recipe.*Full Moon: 7/23/21JULY-SEPTEMBER *Bubblegum Tree Blooms Whenever she feels like it. There is a time when the cottage and the crepe myrtle (Tonto) are the same shade of pink!*Great Egret Afternoons on the Pond-Take fishing lessons from a bird. Learn to fish from/like a birdAUGUST *Dragonflies swarm! Learn to sex dragons. Meet Ketchup and Mustard.*Green Heron Family visits pond*Blue Moon: 8/22/21SEPTEMBER *Canada Geese Practice FlockingGoose families gather to meet their cousins and practice group “V” formations.*Eagle Pair Reclaim their Spot/Branch on/in Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata). Native.*Full Moon: 9/20/21*Autumn Equinox (9/21). Around equinox song bird migration N to S*Groundhugs spend more time undergroundOCTOBER *Indian Summer*Full Moon: 10/20/21*Eagle Pairs can be seen flying together in mating patterns.*Autumn Colors! Unique maple display at entrance to Marshall Hall on way to boat ramp.*Monarch Migration *Canada geese fly in ribbons across the sky.NOVEMBER *Special sunsets tinged with gold, yellow-gold and rose-gold. Lovely kayaking on the Potomac as the day ends.*Watch the leaves fall off the trees.*Micro Full Moon: 11/19/21NOVEMBER-DECEMBER*Winter Waterfowl Return. Some pass through. Others gather. Ducks, geese, swans! (Eagles, of course.) Every so often you might see a gregarious coot...DECEMBER - FEBRUARY *Return of the mud flats- nature’s newspaper *Micro Full Moon: 12/18/21*Winter Solstice : 12/21*Eagles Mate, easiest to observe on ice.*Woods Welcome WanderingAfter leaves fall, see the lay of the land and study the structure of trees.ALL YEAR * Great sunsets, sunrises, and insects. We have 240 degree view of horizon.*Sparkles on the Water*Vultures enjoy hanging around at the Beach Learn to love and ID turkey and black vultures.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Cancellation less than 60 days - deposit and cleaning fee returned and rental amount pro-rated based on ability to book the days you reserved..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:Events allowed.

With a stay at Stay APT Suites Alexandria-Fort Belvoir in Alexandria, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of George Washington's Mount Vernon and Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from MGM National Harbor Casino and 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from National Mall. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Less than a mile from Fort Belvoir, Candlewood Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir is a refreshing choice for both short and extended stays near Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, Springfield and Washington, D.C. In addition to local cities, guests can easily visit the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Defense Acquisition University and U.S. Coast Guard. Corporations located within a short drive include BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Calibre and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Popular attractions nearby include George Washington's Mount Vernon, Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, Gunston Hall, and Springfield Town Center. Our pet-friendly hotel's comfortable and spacious suites provide everything you need to live, work, and relax while you’re away from home. All suites provide a fully-equipped kitchen including a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and stovetop, plus a variety of dishes, cookware, and utensils. A large workspace with a two-line phone, free high-speed internet access, TV, and comfortable recliner. An alarm clock/radio with automatic time set, hair dryer, full-size ironing board and iron, and the Comforts of Home™ Bedding Collection promising a restful night’s sleep.

Located in La Plata, Patuxent Inn is within a 10-minute drive of College of Southern Maryland and Port Tobacco Courthouse. This motel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Thomas Stone National Historic Site and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from White Plains Golf Course. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 42-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.