Seven Lakes is a gated neighborhood located off Mountain View Road in northern Stafford County, Virginia. Known for its rolling countryside and private lakes, the community offers estate-style homes on large wooded lots. The neighborhood was carefully plan...
30939 Portobago Trail • Port Royal, VA 22535
Offered at $599,900 by Tom Smith, River Bay Realty with Coldwell Banker Elite — Your Waterfront Property Specialist
If you've been searching for a private waterfront-style retreat without the million-dollar price tag, this show-stopping Colonial in the upscale Portobago Bay community deserves your full attention.
Built in 2005 and meticulously maintained, this 5-bedroom (1 NTC), 3.5-bath custom home blends country privacy with refined upgrades throughout. From the moment you pull up to the full front porch, you'll feel the charm and warmth that only a true Southern Colonial can offer.
Step inside to an inviting open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and farmhouse-style fixtures that bring character to every room.
The spacious kitchen is ready for serious cooking—with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, two-toned faucets, island seating, and a decorative barn door that ties the space together. It opens directly to your family room and dining area, making gatherings effortless.
The primary suite is a true escape, featuring a spa-inspired bath and oversized walk-in closet with room for everything.
Need flexible space for guests, extended family, or entertaining? The walk-out lower level includes a full second kitchen, making it ideal for an in-law suite, rec room, or private apartment setup.
Sitting on 3.82 wooded acres, this property delivers total peace and privacy. Enjoy:
Oversized Trex deck with room for large gatherings
Built-in fire pit for fall nights under the stars
Flat backyard perfect for games, gardening, or pets
Scenic views of Portobago Creek and wooded wetlands
Living in Portobago Bay means more than just owning a beautiful home—it's a lifestyle. Residents enjoy:
Private boat launch and dock with rentable slips
Sandy beach and swimming area
Picnic pavilion and gathering spots
Private lake for fishing and kayaking
Whether you love boating, fishing, or quiet morning walks near the water, life here feels like vacation year-round.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms / Baths | 5 (1 NTC) / 3.5 |
| Finished Sq Ft | 2,778 total |
| Lot Size | 3.82 Acres |
| Basement | Fully finished walk-out w/ 2nd kitchen |
| Garage | 2-Car Attached |
| Built | 2005 |
| HOA | $600/year |
| School District | Caroline County Public Schools |
Portobago Bay is a gated waterfront community in Caroline County near Port Royal. It offers a peaceful lifestyle on the Rappahannock River. The neighborhood is perfect for buyers looking for space, privacy, and riverfront access. Families, retirees, and anyone who enjoys boating or quiet country living find it appealing.
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The final week of September is bringing the first true hints of fall fishing across the Potomac, Chesapeake Bay, and Rappahannock systems. Water temperatures have dipped into the upper 60s in the mornings, triggering stronger feeding windows and tighter schooling behavior. Bait—especially peanut bunker and mullet—is pouring into creeks and river mouths, and the predator fish are close behind.
Stripers are officially in fall mode. They're stacking around bridge pilings, channel edges, and current breaks. Topwater plugs at first light are drawing explosive strikes in 3–5 feet.
White perch are still plentiful along marsh banks and docks—best bet for easy action.
Blue catfish are firing up in deeper holes, especially during outgoing tides.
Tom's Tip: Cast parallel to structure instead of directly at it. Stripers love intercept angles.
Spanish mackerel are nearly gone, but a few late-season schools are still hitting fast-trolled spoons.
Bluefish remain aggressive, often blitzing bait pods mid-Bay when birds give them away.
Red drum activity is on the rise, especially around shoals during tide swings.
Cobia season is tapering, but one or two late bruisers are still being landed near Windmill Point on live eels.
Best Pattern Right Now: Watch the birds. If they're diving, something worthwhile is beneath them.
Speckled trout fishing is hitting prime time. Grass beds and oyster bars are producing at dawn on popping corks, shrimp-pattern plastics, and light jigs.
Puppy drum are feeding shallow, especially in knee-deep water along marsh edges.
Croaker are thinning, but spot and catfish continue to provide steady dinner fare.
Tom's Tip: Work popping cork rigs loudly—trout are feeding aggressively now and will chase sound.
| Factor | Current Trend |
|---|---|
| Water Temp | High 60s to low 70s |
| Tides | Slightly above average |
| Water Clarity | Improving steadily |
| Best Bite | Sunrise & last 2 hrs of moving tide |
This is the transitional week—the last of summer species, the start of fall dominance. October will bring even better striper and trout fishing, so now is the time to scout creeks, mark productive structure, and fine-tune gear.
⚓ If you're ready to live this lifestyle every day instead of just visiting it on weekends, I'd love to show you what's available on the river or Bay.
Tom Smith – River Bay Realty | Coldwell Banker Elite
Fredericksburg • Northern Neck • Chesapeake Waterfront Property
Mid-September is giving anglers a solid mix of summer holdovers and the first signs of fall patterns. Water temperatures are dropping slowly, and bait is stacking up along ledges, grass beds, and near creek mouths. A touch of stained water remains from earlier high tides, but clarity is improving in most areas.