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Street view...Shade for your morning coffee!
Breathtaking sunrise from the wrap around deck
View from the street to show parking
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Spring grove, VA
  • Place, Smith's Fort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonial National Historical Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Jamestown Settlement
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master FUN room

3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Safe travels home!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The beach viewed from deck is private and for lot owners only.
No open fires and do not use the grill on the deck
Put furniture back where it belongs. Leave home in the same condition as when you arrived. All stained linens will be charged to renter.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE! on 26 May 2026 start from AU$345, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE! located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Colonial National Historical Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Smith's Fort. Jamestown Beach and Chippokes Plantation State Park are also within 16 miles (25 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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ame f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fancie R.

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

Trip to VA to see Williamsburg

Great trip. Liked the house very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boryana D.

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

Great view to the river

This is a specious home that has the potential for creating many family memories. We sure did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy M.

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

Great vacation house

We enjoyed our stay at the Rivah House! Great view of the James. We especially enjoyed the games provided and played one almost every night. Appreciate that the house is also pet-friendly, so my girl could join the family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori L.

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

Memorial Stay

Older but comfortable. Love the view and the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Williamsburg Trip

Great place to stay and enjoy country side next to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Our stay was fantastic and accommodating for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad you guys had a great time!! Thank you again! -Amanda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky C.

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

Stay to visit Williamsburg

Family gatherings
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mama B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Rivah house

We loved the serenity of the space and the tranquillity of the River. Great accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad you all enjoyed it as much as my family does!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Beautiful location!

We had a wonderful time! The property was very clean, and the views were incredible! It was so fun riding the ferry to Jamestown and finding a beach area right off the ferry for the kids to play in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendell K.

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

Bachelorette party

We wanted to find somewhere relaxing to stay for the weekend. To celebrate our friend getting married. It was perfect the view was amazing house has enough space no one fort on top of each other. Really close to the ferry to take to Jamestown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Family vacation

This was the perfect house for our family vacation. The granddaughters loved the mermaid room with the 4 beds so they could all sleep the together. The beds were comfy, and the views were beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed our family’s home! Hope to have you all again some day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry d.

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

Great option for the area

It was how they said it would be. Great hide away for a great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

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

Perfect getaway

The property was perfect for me and my teammates and offered a quiet oasis to relax after playing ball all day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad you ladies had a great time!! Thank you for treating our home like your own!! -The Lassiters
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory D.

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

Family Vacation

The house was perfect for our kids and grandbabies. The views of the James River were fantastic. Everyone loved it and we will certainly have a wonderful memory of our time spent there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad your family was able to make lasting memories at a place our family loves so much!! Thank you for taking care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family getaway

Our trip was wonderful, and the rental home exceeded our expectations. It was a perfect fit for my large family, and everyone truly enjoyed their stay. The home was clean, well-stocked, and incredibly comfortable.We especially appreciated the thoughtful touches—upon arrival.The children also had a fantastic time riding the ferry—it was a highlight of the trip.The home was beautiful and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

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

Birthday Celebration

We found the house to be exactly as described. We really enjoyed the open layout downstairs for hanging out together. Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

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

Fun spot by the river

We stayed here and visited Colonial Williamsburg. It was a reasonable distance away from what we wanted and had a big room to put all the kids in. It's in a quiet neighborhood away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad you guys rode the ferry across to Williamsburg! The room is nice for all the kids!! Thanks for staying in our home :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelton D.

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

Inviting property

Cozy, accommodating home. The house was a convenient distance from the ferry and allowed for a high amount of guests to stay. Plenty of entertainment for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Summer family trip

We had a nice time using this as home base while we went to Jamestown and Busch Gardens. It is a bit remote and by the end of the week the commute with the ferry was getting old. A nice, quiet place to stay for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane-Ann H.

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

Lovely visit

We very much enjoyed our stay at River House. The view of the James River was spectacular and the house was cozy and very comfortable. I loved riding the ferry over to Jamestown and Williamsburg, The hosts are first rate and very helpful. Loved sitting in the very comfortable living room and watching the eagles, osprey and other birds flying around the river. Great vacation place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Secluded, peaceful cabin

We had a great time at the cabin. We really enjoyed the wraparound deck and full wall view of river from living and dining rooms downstairs. The binoculars and telescope were a nice addition to check out the view. Comfortable beds and linens. Ideal if you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Great getaway!

This was an awesome home nestled just far enough away from civilization but still close enough to access whatever you needed. The home was very clean and well-maintained and had a marvelous view of the James river. The host was very hospitable and extremely quick to answer any inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Christmas vacation in February

We had a wonderful time. It is located out from everything, but it was wonderful to get away. We had a beautiful view of the James River we could walk down to the beach area then we took a 10 minute ride to the ferry and took it over to Jamestown and Williamsburg all in all it was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Glad you all enjoyed your stay!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Lovely views

Comfortable home. So grateful for a home that had enough beds for my whole crew. Pics are accurate representation. Beautiful sunset views from living room and deck. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda McLaughlin

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Welcome! My name is Amanda and my family, as well as myself, are so excited to share our family home with you. I am a mother of 2 adult children and live in Currituck, NC (rural OBX!) I am here to help answer any questions about the home and surrounding area to help make this your family's favorite vacation!

Why they chose this property

My grandparents choose this spot over 55 years ago! The neighbors are all like family! The home is family-friendly and has a little something for everyone. We hope to share it with you so that your family can make similar memories to ours over the years!

What makes this property unique

This home is located almost directly across the James River from the historic Jamestown and Williamsburg. A quick free ferry ride (in your car)takes you across to outlet shopping, Colonial Williamsburg (Busch Gardens/Water Country theme parks), and historic Jamestown.

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