Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock

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A lakeside setting with a fire pit and wooden chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a refrigerator.
A view of a lake with a dock extending into the water, a brick chimney, and a small white building with a window.
A white two-story house with a porch, surrounded by green grass and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lancaster, VA
  • Place, Morattico Waterfront Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Westmoreland State Park
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Deltaville Marina
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Lancaster

Lancaster is home to this holiday home. Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library and Steamboat Era Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Compass Entertainment Complex and Kinsale Museum.
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Lancaster, VA

What's nearby

  • Morattico Waterfront Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northern Neck Farm Museum - 42 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Westmoreland State Park - 54 min drive - 80.6 km
  • Stratford Hall - 57 min drive - 82.7 km
  • Deltaville Marina - 58 min drive - 75.3 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lively Pavillion - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Knob Hill Waterfront Dining - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock located?

Situated in Lancaster, this holiday home is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library and within 20 miles (32 km) of Good Luck Cellars and Heathsville Farmers' Market. Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern and Compass Entertainment Complex are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Patrick was very tentative to our questions and concerns. We loved hanging out on the dock, fishing, crabbing, floating, swimming, boating and just enjoying the beautiful sunsets at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay. The views and quiet, private setting were amazing. Everyone in our family had a great vacation and we are all looking forward to going back again. Thank you for an all-in-one place with relaxation and fun things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect laid-back vacation spot. No need to leave. Plenty to keep everyone busy and lots of spaces to gather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest at the Rivah

Wonderful property for a true Rivah visit. Refreshing and everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely getaway in a charming farmhouse with a fabulous sunset view. The screen porch is a perfect place to read and watch the birds. Lots to do around the area but you aren't going to want to leave the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunsets

The sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everyone Had a Spot

Had a little bit of everything…charming and quaint inside…outside a glorious array of outdoor spots to relax and enjoy the view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week stay as a family. The easy access to the water and exterior amenities made a day floating on the water a breeze. The property is super private and makes for its own oasis. We loved the charm of the old home and it had all of the amenities we needed. Screened in porch was great for early morning coffee chats or a nice reprieve from the sun. Not to mention the sunsets were amazing! We would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing piece of property Our family had a wonderful week here. It felt so familiar to the river house & property we’d stayed at for 18 yrs. We saw many osprey, a bald eagle and many porpoises We fished caught crabs and enjoyed the magnificent sunsets. The screened in porch was a perfect place to socialize and reminisce about all the fun we had that day. Wouldn’t hesitate in renting this again. Patrick was a great host
Sunset on the Rappahannock
Sunset & Dock at Morattico
A painting done from Morattico property of the view you’ll see
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The house had plenty of space for our family of nine 3 couples and 3 children ages 13,12,6. The kitchen had everything we needed. We loved spending time on the dock fishing and crabbing. Although we wasn't able to swim most of the time because of all the jelly fish we still enjoyed our vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place

We knew the Northern Neck. For others a bit out of the way. But it's the land of pleasant living and a great place to relax. Lots of ways to enjoy the water. We used the crab pots, canoe and kayak. Inconvenient to have to bring sheets and towels when you're driving cross-country.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven.

The owners made everything SO perfect for our family reunion. The house was very clean, plenty of hot water, and the AC was flawless in a week of 100+ temperatures. Although it is an older property, the kitchen appliances were updated (and the 2 refrigerators were a huge success). The washer/dryer were large, clean and invaluable for a week at the river! The dock, grill, spacious yard, etc. made this property exactly what we needed. Country living at it’s best, with perfect sunsets over the Rivah. Thank you Patrick and family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Time

We really enjoyed everything this place had to offer for a fun river experience. The grandkids/kids enjoyed hours of jumping off the dock and the water toys included. My husband enjoyed being able to have his boat secured at the wonderful pier/dock with fish cleaning station. We sunned, went boating, caught lots of crabs, enjoyed beautiful sunsets and cooked on all of the outdoor options available. Lots of outdoor space to gather together. I especially loved the outdoor shower and appreciated the comfortable beds. My only complaint (and it may be good for others) is that we brought lots of supplies and food to cook meals for our large family and there was not much room in the refrigerators and cabinets because of the owner's supplies. I just stored what I could in bags and it all worked out. The longer I was there, the more I fell in love with the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Property owners had no control of the weather and I had envisioned nice mornings to sip my coffee outside. Hottest June I can remember! But even with the heat and humidity I could have my coffee outside until I had to go in around 7:00am. It was what it was- an older home by the river with beautiful sunsets and room for updates. What one of us has not had to live without all the conveniences of home when on vacation? Any shortcomings were overcome by the laughter of grandchildren, friendly “jabbing”between adult siblings, fishing into the wee hours of the night, board games played on the dining room table, the smell of fresh coffee, bacon, eggs, and pancakes in the early morning and the sweet good byes when time came to go to our separate homes until the next special occasion comes about. Make the memories and cherish the time you have together at this house or where ever you find yourself!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy and convenient. Place has everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and beautiful

The house was perfect and the location was great! So quiet and relaxing. Watched dolphins play everyday. The sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace on the River

This was the first time booking an Air B&B. The Howe owner made the process very easy and welcoming. The place was relaxing and peaceful. The kids enjoyed fishing and canoeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Quiet

Away from it all and in the middle of nowhere is the main feature for this property and the boat dock. The house needs some sprucing up and some updates but you can tell the owner is making progress on getting things fixed. Overall the house is charming and the property private and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

If you are looking for a peaceful location for relaxing and to get away from it all, this is your place! Our family enjoys water activities, and you cannot get any closer to the water than this property! We much appreciated the provided crabbing and fishing equipment/gear, kayaks, canoe and 'floaties!' We prefer staying in older homes with character than fancy hotels, meaning the house was just right for us! :) We wish we owned a boat.....that would have made our vacation 100% perfect! If you want a vacation location around the corner from stores and restaurants, then this may not be the place for you, but if you want to kick back and enjoy quality time with family and friends, this is a great place to do just that!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The peace and quiet we all needed!

We absolutely loved our stay! We had kids ranging from 7-14 years old, and there was plenty of room for them to play and run. We all enjoyed the relaxation, beautiful sunsets, and comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Morattico cottage

See rating above
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront tranquility

Location is wonderful! Extremely quiet and private. This is NOT a resort area just a quaint former fishing village. Great facilities for bringing your boat. Beach size varies with tide cycles but was very adequate. House is close to 100 years old but has had a lot of renovation. We were anxious about 5 people sharing a bath and a half but then we discovered the wonderful open air outdoor shower. It got more use than the indoor shower. Owner has provided every imaginable water toy and convenience. Only drawback was limited internet (tv was internet based and buffered excessively. Provider problem not owners fault.) And then there are the sunsets!!!! Have your camera ready. They are wonderful and different every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

As previous owners of this property For five generations, it was wonderful to come back together and reminisce. One of our favorite memories of
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oh, the views

This is our second time here and you can not beat the beautiful water views. The house is stocked with every water toy possible! I would recommend bringing your favorite cooking supplies if you like to cook as what is there is pretty beat up!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very private waterfront property with amazing sunsets!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
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