House in Virginia
14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Welcome to “The Riva!” The memories made in our family river home have been endless. The living room with 7 huge picture windows plus a sliding glass door overlooking the river makes the sunrises dreamy!! This home is perfect for families coming to relax, boat, fish, and sightsee with a quick free ferry ride(drive on) across to Jamestown or Williamsburg (BUSCH GARDENS!!). It runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It’s about 15 minutes to the FREE drive-on ferry, a 15-20 min ferry ride then once you dock it’s about 10 minutes to get to Busch Gardens. There is also a public beach just off the ferry for everyone to enjoy. We have no doubt your family memories will be endless as well!!
IF YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A FERRY: The Ferry is a FREE fun experience! You drive on with your car. Once the boat leaves the dock you can get out and walk around. Enjoy looking over the water, the birds, and all the river scenery. Then once the boat docks, you drive off and are in Williamsburg/Jamestown! There is also a restroom located on the ferry. Go experience it!!
Only a 2.5-hour drive to mountain resorts for skiing and snowboarding, such as Massanutten and Wintergreen.
The wrap-around deck with a picnic table, cornhole boards, fire pit with seating, gas grill, and additional chairs makes for great outdoor entertainment! Enjoy a cozy cup of coffee (provided) or a cocktail while sitting by the fire table and watching the sunset as the eagles fly over the river.
The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you could need to use to cook! 2 full-size refrigerators. (One in the kitchen one in the laundry room) Coffee and filters provided.
There are tons of games and puzzles in the closet if there’s a rainy day. Try our family favorite, Chicken Foot, with the Dominos!
This was never meant to be a rental so trust me there’s everything!
All linens are white, cozy, and freshly laundered including down comforters! AND INCLUDED at no additional cost!
Keyless entry makes checking in at any time seamless.
Please let me know at the time of booking if you will be bringing motorized toys so I can review the guidelines.
The private beach area is for lot owners only, but everyone can enjoy the river view from the wrap-around deck! Nice public boat ramp located approx 12 min from the house. Gorgeous public beach right at Jamestown! Pack up and enjoy the day!
FOR FISHING: A Virginia Recreational Saltwater Fishing License is required UNLESS you are under 16 or 65+. Check the VA laws if you have questions.
Public locations to fish:
Chippokes State Park (most kid-friendly)
Hog Island Wildlife
Gray's Creek Marina
Lawnes Creek
Closest Bait Shop:
Gtown Bait N Tackle in Hayes, VA
If not from a bait shop, use raw shrimp/chicken livers/ night crawlers.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A FERRY: The Ferry is a FREE fun experience! You drive on with your car. Once the boat leaves the dock you can get out and walk around. Enjoy looking over the water, the birds, and all the river scenery. Then once the boat docks, you drive off and are in Williamsburg/Jamestown! There is also a restroom located on the ferry. Go experience it!!
Only a 2.5-hour drive to mountain resorts for skiing and snowboarding, such as Massanutten and Wintergreen.
The wrap-around deck with a picnic table, cornhole boards, fire pit with seating, gas grill, and additional chairs makes for great outdoor entertainment! Enjoy a cozy cup of coffee (provided) or a cocktail while sitting by the fire table and watching the sunset as the eagles fly over the river.
The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you could need to use to cook! 2 full-size refrigerators. (One in the kitchen one in the laundry room) Coffee and filters provided.
There are tons of games and puzzles in the closet if there’s a rainy day. Try our family favorite, Chicken Foot, with the Dominos!
This was never meant to be a rental so trust me there’s everything!
All linens are white, cozy, and freshly laundered including down comforters! AND INCLUDED at no additional cost!
Keyless entry makes checking in at any time seamless.
Please let me know at the time of booking if you will be bringing motorized toys so I can review the guidelines.
The private beach area is for lot owners only, but everyone can enjoy the river view from the wrap-around deck! Nice public boat ramp located approx 12 min from the house. Gorgeous public beach right at Jamestown! Pack up and enjoy the day!
FOR FISHING: A Virginia Recreational Saltwater Fishing License is required UNLESS you are under 16 or 65+. Check the VA laws if you have questions.
Public locations to fish:
Chippokes State Park (most kid-friendly)
Hog Island Wildlife
Gray's Creek Marina
Lawnes Creek
Closest Bait Shop:
Gtown Bait N Tackle in Hayes, VA
If not from a bait shop, use raw shrimp/chicken livers/ night crawlers.
Amenities at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Virginia
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The host was super responsive and helpful. The house is great and the view is to die for. The house was perfect. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We had a lovely last minute vacation. The property was very homey and had everything we needed. Communication was prompt and pleasant. The area was quiet and the little yard was perfect for our dog. I would advise planning ahead for any trips for groceries and activities. While we enjoyed our first experience on the car ferry, we did need to adjust our schedules a bit. It was a great place to relax and have some late summer fun before school started.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This is a specious home that has the potential for creating many family memories. We sure did!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Great trip. Liked the house very much.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(46 Ratings)
"The host was super responsive and helpful. The house is great and the view is to die for. The house was perfect. Thank you and Merry Christmas. "
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