Owner Barry Thompson welcomes guests to his restored vintage home. There are 40 waterfront rooms, a swimming pool, sandy beach and tennis courts. The nearby lighthouse has a real light that shines at night. Restaurants When hunger strikes there are several options in Mathews County. It's right on the water next to The Islander motel and features crab and shrimp.
Boats can dock right at the restaurant.
Urbanna Across the Piankatank River from both Gloucester and Mathews counties is scenic Middlesex County. To get there stay on Route 17 N. to Saluda. Turn right on Route 33 and you'll see signs steering you toward Urbanna. Urbanna is one of four remaining Virginia towns created in 1680 by an Act of the Assembly. It was laid out in 1681 and named in honor of Britain's Queen Anne.