Anonymous wrote:We are thinking of getting a small place on the water in the northern neck area (maybe 20 min from kilmarnock).

Anyone been there done that? We are hoping for a weekend get away place that lets us enjoy life on the water, boating, sailing, crabbing, and just relaxing from this crazy DC rat race. We would have a dock and beautiful view.

We have a place near Kilmarnock and love it. We spend a lot of time on the water and love our time there. The pace is a good change from DC. There are enough good restaurants and places to explore. I can go to great restaurants here. I go there to relax, get out on the water, and watch the sunset with a cocktail. My kids love it there. We have friends come and visit all the time. And life is easy there.

It is true that it’s tough to find good help. But you can find some reliable people. We have done some work to our house and after a few misses, have good connections to people we like. Ask your realtor for some intros. And I wish the drive was a little shorter. It takes 3 hours most times. We have starlink for internet and it’s fine. Good enough to work effectively.

We also looked at the MD eastern shore. We found much better value in Kilmarnock. But you pay for it with a longer drive.

Anonymous wrote:Is it very Red? Or purple?

Votes red 60/40.

65% white/25% AA

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Anonymous wrote:Calvert or Charles offers an easier drive and the same thing but with more going on.

That's on the Potomac. Gross.

Calvert County is on the Chesapeake Bay genius.

Where's Charles, dumbass?

You said Calvert and Charles. Who's the dumbass?

Is it very Red? Or purple?

My friend just bought a place there. They are trying to renovate it, and he says it's been challenging finding anyone to do the work on it. The contractors and service people are pretty relaxed when deciding between working or going out on their boats.

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Anonymous wrote:Calvert or Charles offers an easier drive and the same thing but with more going on.

That's on the Potomac. Gross.

Calvert County is on the Chesapeake Bay genius.

Where's Charles, dumbass?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Calvert or Charles offers an easier drive and the same thing but with more going on.

That's on the Potomac. Gross.

Calvert County is on the Chesapeake Bay genius.

Anonymous wrote:Calvert or Charles offers an easier drive and the same thing but with more going on.

That's on the Potomac. Gross.

Anonymous wrote:I love Kilmarnock. Have lunch at the Carwash Cafe and then visit the super weird but wonderful mid-century antiques store in town.

I love both of these!

Winter and spring oysters are outstanding.

Some lots have great water for swimming. Others do not. Those owners boat to a beach for swimming. Fishing is great there. April-mid July and Fall are the best times to be there (mild temps, less jellies). Golden Eagle golf course is nice.

Anonymous wrote:My dad's family is from the Northern Neck. I've spent a lot of time there. Just remember, there is NOTHING to do. I mean nothing. Very few restaurants, nothing for the kids, nothing. I know some folks who've retired there and like it, but they are old.

Compass is there now… great for kids. Also, kids can fish, paddle board, jet ski, kayak, etc.

I love Kilmarnock. Have lunch at the Carwash Cafe and then visit the super weird but wonderful mid-century antiques store in town.

We don't have a house there but our friends do. If you're boat people, and just want to get away from it all, I think it would be great. It's not my favorite place to swim.

When we drive from DC, it can be 3 hours or more. So it's a little too long unless you can do long weekends, IMO.