Gretchen’s Getaways

09/27/2026

Did you know there are beautiful, natural beaches on deserted islands off the coast just minutes from Wright on the Water? A quick boat taxi from is fun, fast and comfortable. No need to drive to Cape Charles or Chincoteague and fight the crowds - enjoy privacy, peace and the natural beauty of the barrier islands right here. Stop at the Wachapreague General Store or Lilliston Seafoood to pick up provisions...

09/27/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Nw3RH4bv6/

09/14/2026

Where are you a member of the clean plate club?

Earlier this evening I enjoyed a perfectly broiled grouper fillet at the Great Machipongo Clam Shack, a staple here 15 minutes from my dad’s former home on the Eastern shore of VA, which I have renovated and is on Airbnb by the way…. but is all mine for the next few weeks. 

The only coleslaw I actually really like – diced super fine, with minimal mayonnaise involved. Excellent service and an inimitable vibe. I forgot to pick up my gluten-free crabcakes in the freezer section – so I guess I’ll be back tomorrow 🙂

09/07/2026

08/19/2026

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1608981151752128962?unique_share_id=8e49f499-b18e-4ce5-b337-6c48a8f4d899&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

08/18/2026

Check out this recent review for my Downtown Flagstaff Retreat- book Fall and Winter now for the best dates!

"We LOVED this place! We will always be checking for this place to be available anytime we come back to Flagstaff. It was so beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, clean, cute, comfortable and worth every penny! We also loved being in walking distance to coffee and breweries and all the food options. Despite being right there, the little side street we were on made it feel private and quiet. I can’t express how much we loved it there!"

Dwntwn FLG Retreat | 5 Patios, Firepit, Views

05/05/2026

Check out the events in coming up – we have May dates available still at our beautiful new townhome in downtown Flagstaff. Spent a long weekend they are myself if a few weeks ago and had a blast!

Downtown Flagstaff is the place to be this May! 🧡🌼

04/28/2026

Recent review on Airbnb:
Wright on the Water was perfect...it's like vacationing in a FLW museum with the beauty of coastal Chesapeake region.
The spacious house, with it's four bedrooms was more than enough room for our group. The well appointed kitchen made meal prep a joy, the family room with it's 2 sofas w/ recliners and music studio to set up our instruments all have beautiful views the water as it makes it's way to the bay!

04/23/2026

May dates available - check out the Overland Expo in Flagstaff May 15-17th or Discover Flagstaff to find out more about what's happening in this awesome mountain town next month - and throughout the year. Gretchen's Getaway in Downtown Flagstaff has plenty of space, walking distance to shops/restaurants in a quiet, private spot with views of the mountains. Pool table and piano, too!

Dwntwn FLG Retreat | 5 Patios, Firepit, Views