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Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg!

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Game room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg!

Our riverside guest house has everything you will need to enjoy your getaway! Enjoy the river, dock, kayaks, paddle boards, large game room, portable fire pit, playground, zip-line, basketball goal and large outdoor sitting area with a gas grill. Located 5-20 mins from the finest wedding venues, nearby wineries; less than an hour to Richmond & 25 minutes to Colonial Williamsburg. Only steps to numerous historic plantations & a few miles from the Virginia Capital bike & walking trail.

The upstairs studio apartment consists of a beautiful living room area, a very comfy Murphy bed, a full sized futon sofa, full bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a walkout outdoor living space.

Located downstairs is a huge wreck room with fun amenities such as a pool table, air hockey table, arcade games and entertainment area with a 55" LCD Smart TV, two comfy full beds, a queen-size sleeper sofa, an air mattress, additional dining table, full bathroom and kitchenette.

This property offers two kayaks, two stand up paddle boards, space to dock your boat and a boat ramp nearby.

Upstairs & Downstairs offers Wifi and a Smart TV for streaming your favorite shows and movies.

WATER TAXI: If you plan on dining at The Blue Heron of Charles City (the local restaurant just a few minutes away), they will send a water taxi to pick you up at our dock free of charge!

PLEASE NOTE:
**For your information, we have one security camera positioned above the upstairs entry door and another one downstairs near the bottom of the stairs. Both cameras actively record the exterior and public areas of the property at all times, including during reservations.

**The upstairs unit and the downstairs unit BOTH have separate and private entrances.- the upstairs unit is a “studio layout” and the downstairs unit is also a “studio layout”.

**The upstairs unit and the downstairs unit BOTH have separate and private entrances. The upstairs and downstairs are not accessible to one another from the inside, but by a staircase on the outside. There are NO interior stairs connecting these two units.

Both the upstairs and downstairs units are yours to enjoy during your stay, and are not shared by anyone else.

**The owner lives on the grounds in a home that is adjacent to but not directly next door to this home.

***Those LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL, NEARBY SPACE FOR LARGE GROUPS, please ask us about our "Stunning! River-Front Log Cabin Near Williamsburg" located two minutes away! Sleeps 10, dog friendly!***

You are welcome to use any of the outdoor areas which include the playground, zip line, pier/dock, floating dock and fire pit area. All of the grounds are the common area shared with the owner and there for you to use for your enjoyment.

The owner lives on the property and is always available should you need anything or have any questions or concerns. Feel free to message us any time.

Nearby attractions:

New Town Williamsburg, 25 min. drive
Jamestown Ferry, 25 min. drive - Places to enjoy from the Jamestown Ferry: Surry Seafood Company is approximately 14 minutes from the ferry. Hampton Roads Winery is approximately 23 minutes from the ferry.
Water Country, 30-35 min. drive
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 35 min. drive
Kings Dominion, 55 min. drive
Richmond City, 40-45 min. drive
The house is minutes from the extremely popular Capital Trail.

Nearby wineries & breweries:

Saude Creek Vineyard, 35 min. drive
Jolene Family Winery, 25-30 min. drive
Alewerks Brewing Company, 30 min. drive
Haley’s Honey Meadery, 35-40 min. drive
Upper Shirley Vineyards, 35 min. drive

Nearby restaurants:

Culs Courthouse Grill, 18-20 min. drive
Indian Fields Tavern, 20 min. drive
The Blue Heron Restaurant, 4-5 min. drive, approximately 2 miles from the house. They will send a water taxi to pick you up at our dock free of charge! Just give them a call and let them know it's the "B&B on Old Neck Road" and they'll know where you are!
Holy Mackerel VA, 30 min. drive

Closest grocery store:

Food Lion, 20 min. drive, 9030 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140

Ample driveway parking for vehicles and boats are available onsite at no additional cost.

1) The upstairs apartment and the downstairs apartment BOTH have separate and private entrances. The upstairs and downstairs are not accessible to one another from the inside, but by a staircase on the outside. 2) There are several sets of stairs to endure to and from the pier/dock.

We are located in the woods and although we rarely see them there could be snakes around the property.

The owner's beloved dog lives on the property, but we are respectful of guests' privacy and their own dog(s) accompanying them during their stay.

This property is located approximately 400'-500' from the Chickahominy river.

We have a private playground area on this property.

***PLEASE READ BEFORE MESSAGING***

DISCOUNTS: Our pricing is haggle-free and always represents the lowest and best price we can offer, including long-term and seasonal rates. Weekly and monthly discounts are shown, if applicable. We are not able to provide additional discounts.
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AVAILABILITY: Our calendar is up to date and accurate. If your requested dates are showing as available, you are welcome to proceed with your booking!
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EARLY CHECK-IN: Due to our high number of turnovers, we cannot accommodate early check-in or late check-out requests.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read and understand the cancellation policy prior to booking. This policy is firm, and we will be upheld in the event of a cancellation. We recommend purchasing travel insurance if you have concerns that you may need to cancel your reservation for any reason.
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PET POLICY: We only allow dogs; no cats. This is non-negotiable.
-Check-in time at the property is 4:00pm.
-Check-out time for the property is 10:00am.
-If you move furniture for whatever reason and/or use paddle boards or kayak please return to original location. There is a $75.00 charge for not returning items to original location.
-Please set air-conditioning in both spaces to 70 degrees in summer months and 66 degrees in winter months upon check-out.
-Zipline is for children only.
-We are pet friendly. However, we only accept dogs.
-Do not let your dogs leave the property unless they are on a leash.
-Please clean dog waste in the yard. There is a dog waste shovel and scoop located under the stairs.
-Please keep doors closed at all times to prevent bugs from entering the home.
-Please do not park on cement driveway. Only park in designated parking areas.
-Please only place toilet paper in the toilet, as we are on a septic system.
-Please take all trash and recyclables to trash containers on departure.
-Any and all acts by guest(s) and/or its invitees, that result in damages to the property or its contents, whether such act was intentional or the result of negligence will allow the host and or owner to deduct from the security deposit any and all cost incurred or to be incurred in returning the property or its contents to its original state and/or replace the item(s) as needed.
Owner is not responsible for articles left in the premises.
-Guest(s) shall leave the property in neat and undamaged condition.
-Lost keys or lockout will result in a $100.00 charge.
-Please only use the items located on the left side of the shed.
-Respect thy home and neighbors.
-Enjoy & have a blast!

Property manager

James Divine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,647 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

River Front Home Chickahonomy
River-Front Home Chickahonomy Charles City
River Front Guest House on the Chickahonomy
River-Front Home Chickahonomy Private vacation home
River-Front Home Chickahonomy Private vacation home Charles City
88928

About the area

Map
Charles City, VA

What's nearby

  • College of William and Mary - 30 min drive
  • Jamestown Settlement - 32 min drive
  • Ford's Colony at Williamsburg - 32 min drive
  • Historic Jamestowne - 32 min drive
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 35 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant at Ed Allen's - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Two Drummers BBQ - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Angler - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Blue Heron Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters II - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg! located?

This family-friendly Charles City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Big Marsh Point and Chickahominy State Wildlife Management Area. Chickahominy Riverfront Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Birthday Weekend
My family gathered at this property to celebrate the birthdays of our 2 kids. 3 of us stayed on property and others traveled to join us for the day. Beautiful property! It is clean and well kept. Our labrador retreiver particularly loved the access to water at the next door boat launch. The downstairs apartment has a GREAT game room. We enjoyed playing air hockey, pool, video games, and watching sports on the enormous TV. We also enjoyed the fire pit one of the nights we were there. So much fun! It was great to meet James, the owner. He and his daughter were great hosts! We really loved this property and plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice piece of property
I feel we greatly understand utilized this property because we were here for a soccer tournament. The place has a beautiful view. Dock access is nice. Not an issue for us, but good to note the house the owner lives in is closer than I expected and between the VRBO and river so you have to walk through the backyard to get to the dock. The owner is very friendly and was not a bother at all for us. This place is a dual suite which was perfect for what we needed it for. Upstairs has the queen Murphy bed with the bigger kitchen and bathroom. Downstairs has all the games (my kids loved the spider light up game) a small bathroom with a shower and a kitchenette. The connection between these spaces is a stairway outside. It's a beautiful location. Cool and unique set-up. A great place to stay with a responsive kind host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had to cancel my trip
I had to cancel my trip the day of check in because I came down with COVID. The owner was very understanding and helped to figure out how to cancel the trip because VRBO wouldn't let me do it on my end. I definitely want to stay at this property in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful river retreat!
We loved our stay. Rode our bikes from Richmond and it was a great place to relax. Beautiful views of the river and so peaceful. The host could not have been more accommodating, he was super nice! We took the boat taxi to Blue Heron restaurant both nights and it was lovely. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO experience I've ever had.
James is a amazing host! The house is right by the water perfect for fishing and swimming. There are lots of games at the house to keep everyone entertained. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent riverfront property!
My family and I had a great time kayaking on the river! The property was also convenient for visiting Williamsburg area sites. The property owner was friendly and helpful. Property was clean and accurate to the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tricia G.

Long weekend with family
The property was beautiful! However, we had issues with entering the property. It was pouring rain and the upstairs door was swollen, due to the humidity, so we couldn’t open that. We had similar issues with the downstairs door. Luckily, the property owner was there and able to help us. The doors continued to be a problem for the rest of our stay. The upstairs door wouldn’t close for the first day, so there was no way to lock the door. Then once we were able to get it to close, it was very difficult to open, my in-laws were staying in the upstairs space and had to have my husband come up there and open the door for them to get out of the space. Honestly, it would be a safety/ fire hazard if something would have happened and they were there by themselves. The downstair bathroom was not well cleaned. There were dead bugs and small spiders in the bathroom. During our stay we were also greeted by two large spiders. I understand there is only so much that can be done to keep critters out, but maybe there should be some pest spraying done. The last thing we noticed was that while the listing says 8 people can stay there, there were only 7 plastic plates and 2 bowls in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
River House - Charles City, VA
Absolutely beautiful place on the river - We only stayed in the area two days and had other obligations and didn’t get to enjoy all the offered amenities. But will definitely keep this location as a favorite and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
The website for the location was a bit confusing especially driving 8hrs+ but the response and overall experience with both property manager and owner, no words can describe, exceptional hospitality! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy E. O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat close to Colonial historical triangle
The host was very gracious. Upper area very quaint and nicely decorated. Lower area also very nice to stay or use just for play. Very quiet Enjoyed very much
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in VA
Lovely location to relax and spend time with family. The woods and water are beautiful and an easy 25 minute drive to Williamsburg. House was very clean and our teenagers loved their separate space downstairs. Owner was great to work with an responded quickly to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend of fishing
Place was great location right on the water able to dock boat. Did lots of fishing not in house much but everything needed is there. Caught a 20lb blue from the dock. Host was great and vey welcoming hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rental
The property was great. We will deffinatly use it again. Only issue i h had was the extra fee for additional guests when we did not exceed what the property was advertised for. We were told of the additional fees the day before we arrived
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for a weekend getaway
My family and I loved staying here. Was such a great place and my teenagers loved having access to the pool table, air hockey and arcade games in the room they were sleeping in! Was only 30 minutes from Busch Gardens too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay
James was a great host. The problems I had were first VRBO sent me nothing again about check in, location, nothing. This is the second time that happened and I won’t be using VRBO again for any future travels. Second was the mattress on the bed was terrible and I had to leave early because my back couldn’t take it anymore. Third there were any trash bags, a broom and dust pan. There was a vacuum but that was broken(the pickup brush doesn’t go around and just falls out) and there was a Swiffer type mop but the pads that were there weren’t the correct ones. The pool table in the game room the balls just fell into the bottom somewhere and weren’t retrievable so that was pretty much useless and there was a dirty sock stuffed down inside one of the pockets. The other games worked fine and my grandkids enjoyed playing them and using the outdoor slides and zip line and such. These are things I am sure that James will fix. The other thing I didn’t realize is that this property is right behind his house, I thought it was going to be a property more by itself with a little more privacy. I didn’t see that in any pictures nor could I see it on Google maps because of the trees. It’s a beautiful area, very quiet and peaceful area but I was expecting something a little more private. It’s personal opinion, it doesn’t bother some people but it wasn’t what I was looking for in a rental. Even though James said feel free to use the property I felt like I was intruding on someone’s personal space, that’s just me I think because I tend to be very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kid friendly
Kid friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get away
Nice, clean property. Listing was not clear that it was 2 separate entrances. Child had to sleep downstairs alone. Wi fi needs upgraded, took 3+ hours to watch a 2 hour movie due to buffering. No privacy blinds upstairs was a bit unsettling. But very private and quite with beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, good scenery, lots to do.
My 6 year old loves all the games downstairs. My wife and I enjoyed the quietness and the scenery. Close to Williamsburg. A fun experience all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and wonderful host!
We had a wonderful time, thank you So much!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

eren d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Great rental with plenty of opportunity to relax and unwind. My kids loved jumping off the dock and swimming and it was wonderful to have kayaks and a paddle board to use. Lots of downtime relaxation in the game room. House was easy to get to and convenient access to everything in Williamsburg or Richmond. Host was 100% available, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022