Gretchen’s Getaways

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Beautiful homes furnished with all the essentials, and lots of fun extras, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.

Located in unique parts of the country for you to visit and explore. Attentive hosts ready to make it a five star experience. About Gretchen

My work: Musician-Vacation Rental Host-Home Renovation

I spend too much time: Planning my getaways & working on yours! Where I went to school: IU Bloomington – School of Music

Most useless skill: Knowing capitals of states & countries…

Fun fact: Dancing salsa feeds my soul

Speaks English and Spanish

Obsessed with: Sea turtles - songwriting - oysters

My biography title: Making the Best of each Worst Moment

For guests, I always...Strive to make your stay what you are looking for

When not hosting, I might ….work on my music, head out for live music, hike, swim, or search for the most amazing oyster – more of a challenge in Arizona than Virginia! Life is good with 2 teens; 2 poodles; & an awesome husband! After years working in education and music in Chicago, it is exciting to do something new! Thanks for being our guests - we’re thrilled to have you!

10/29/2026

"Wright on the Water" is a unique Eastern Shore of Virginia retreat with 150ft+ direct waterfront on a quiet creek of the Chesapeake Bay. Custom built in 1962 by local archiect inspired by FLW designs. North of Cape Charles and south of Onancoack, close to antique shops, galleries, winery, great dining, live music and more. Charter a boat to the barrier islands, a sunset cruise or for a fishing trip. Kayak during the day and cozy up to the large stone fireplace at night...Last min dates in Nov/Dec available!

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

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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!

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Scottsdale, AZ

Website

http://airbnb.com/h/wrightonthewater, https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1608981151752128962?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_sha

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