Swim, fish, boat or just relax and enjoy the "Rivah Life" at Little Oyster

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9195 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

White Stone, VA

White Stone Beach18 min drive
Deltaville Marina41 min drive
Gwynn's Island Musuem48 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Family Suite Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Family Suite - Children's Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Fifty feet from the Rappahannock River sits the historic farm home built in 1917 by local renowned boat builder Gilbert White. Just updated with all of the modern amenities, it is the ideal home to relax and enjoy the Rivah Life with friends and family.
Sitting on a large quiet cove at the mouth of the Rappahannock and Chesapeake, you can avail yourself of the crabbing, fishing and wildlife viewing that is literally at your doorstep. With a personal beach and dock, you can bring your power boat to tie up all week or rent one from our local rental companies. We provide two kayaks, along with life jackets of various sizes as well as a 12 ft long floating mat to enjoy. Crab trap, fishing pole and oyster rake are available to try your luck at catching dinner.

This home offers 4 bedrooms, two of which are joined as a suite. With 2,100 square feet, living room, sunroom, and two full baths, it is an ideal size for two families to share, perhaps with grand parents along staying in the first floor queen size bedroom. The kitchen has all the amenities, including dishwasher, gas stove, microwave and lots of extras that make cooking for a group easier. We have high-speed wifi, central air/heat, deck, jacuzzi and gazebo with great views of the water.

Little Oyster is available for Sat-Sat rentals through early September, with a minimum 7-day stay. We are a strict no smoking home, and we're sorry but we're not allowing pets.

Little Oyster is located on Fleets Island, just minutes from White Stone, Irvington, and Kilmarnock. Enjoy the local wineries, take the family to the Compass Entertainment Center for a round of putt-putt golf and a movie, go antiquing at the many shops in the area, and dine out at fantastic restaurants, including the famous Tides Inn. Or plan a day of history - you can be in Yorktown in an hour and Williamsburg in 1-1/2 hours.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a week living the "Rivah Life" down here in the Northern Neck.

NEW for 2022: We listened to our wonderful guests and added a washer & dryer! Follow us on Instagram @littleoysterriverhouse

Property manager

Michael McFadden

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

All events require prior permission from owners

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: All events require prior permission from owners

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

White Stone

Located in White Stone, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Steamboat Era Museum and Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golden Eagle Golf Club and Compass Entertainment Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Deltaville Maritime Museum and Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

White Stone, VA

What's nearby

White Stone Beach - 18 min drive
Golden Eagle Golf Club - 19 min drive
Deltaville Maritime Museum - 40 min drive
Deltaville Marina - 41 min drive
Gwynn's Island Musuem - 48 min drive

Getting around

Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Chesapeake Doughnut Company - 14 min drive
Willaby's Cafe - 17 min drive
Charlie's Tiki Bar - 5 min drive
Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar - 42 min drive
Sunset Grill - 37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swim, fish, boat or just relax and enjoy the "Rivah Life" at Little Oyster pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swim, fish, boat or just relax and enjoy the "Rivah Life" at Little Oyster?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swim, fish, boat or just relax and enjoy the "Rivah Life" at Little Oyster?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swim, fish, boat or just relax and enjoy the "Rivah Life" at Little Oyster located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of White Stone Beach, Steamboat Era Museum and Compass Entertainment Complex. Golden Eagle Golf Club and Historic Christ Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

16 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing with beautiful sunsets

Great location close to Windmill point marina for bigger boats. We had a great time crabbing from the dock and kayaking out to the sandbar to visit the rays. Easy drive into Whitestone and Kilmarnock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie S.

22 July 2023

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

Two Families

Older farm house in good condition with modern amenities. Quiet, private location for a relaxing week away. Only wish was to know the channel route out to the big water. The neighbor was kind enough to show us the route. Sweet dock for the boat and fishing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

April P.

21 July 2023

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

River stay

We rented this house for two families and it was perfect! The house was beautiful, beds were comfortable and the location was very nice. We enjoyed our stay. The home owners were very responsive to any questions or issues we had. I would recommend for anyone to stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

2 July 2023

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

Best time at Little Oyster

My family cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at Little Oyster. The owners responded to all of questions quickly and ensured that we had everything we needed. The house is close enough to grocery stores for anything you might need and our only recommendation would be to bring water shoes for swimming. We caught plenty of fish and crabs for a seafood feast! Will definitely keep this on our list to look into for future stays.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

21 June 2023

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

Family vacation

We typically do an OBX vacation but wanted to switch it up this year. This house was the perfect layout for our family (my parents, mother in law, sister + cousin, and us + our daughter) and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. The kitchen was easily the best stocked I’ve ever seen for a rental. It is very isolated (don’t expect a nightlife or anything like that) but the views could not be beat. Almost every room in the house had an amazing water view. We ate crabs from Miss Mary’s literally every night (the owners provide a very nice list of places to eat/shop around). We had a plumbing issue that was immediately dealt with, they were so responsive to any messages or questions we had. The dock was the perfect place to sit and enjoy the weather, tan, fish, and crab. We tied a floating raft to hang out on for a couple of days during a visit. They provided kayaks, and we brought our own paddle boards. If you stay in this home you have to go out on the water! It’s clear and warm and there’s a lovely sandbar not far from the house where we watched string rays swim for hours. If you want an escape from it all, or a great spot for a family vacation this is the place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023