“WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails

8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18697 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Moseley, VA

River City Sportsplex9 min drive
Uptown Alley11 min drive
Metro Richmond Zoo12 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

+1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This unique waterfront Estate Residence is located on the Swift Creek Reservoir on a 100-acre private property.
It offers 9 bedrooms and sleeps 20.
It offers an expansive deck, a gazebo with a fire pit, and walking trails along the water's edge.

This Iconic Gem Estate home took 3 years to build and was completed in 1980. All of its beautiful trim work was hand-milled onsite. Its floating stairs are only a part of what makes this home so special and unique.
It offers 9 bedrooms (12 beds) and 5 full baths, 2 half baths, and sleeps 20.
There is a fully appointed kitchen and bar area, breakfast area, and dining room.
Dining Seating totaling 22-26 people.
The sunken living room overlooks the large deck and the expansive water views. The atrium and the sunroom are lovely places to enjoy your morning coffee or a nice glass of wine. There is a fabulous view from almost every room in the house!
One of the 9 bedrooms has a double bed, desk, chair, internet, and half bath for anyone needing a place to work quietly. There are 4 king bedrooms, one with a private bathroom (master) and the others with shared baths. There are 2 queen bedrooms both having private bathrooms plus an additionaland queen bed room, a "kids" bunk area with 4 single beds.
When wanting some inside entertainment sit in the "cafe style" antique booths and watch friends shoot pool.
To wind down enjoy a glass of wine or bourbon on the hand-carved bar located in the center of the home.
For the exercise enthusiasts the home offers an interior racquetball/pickleball court. Within the privacy of the estate, there are paved driveways for walking and running and also walking trails on the water's edge. After a great workout, take some time to relax and rest in the sauna.
When enjoying the walking trails make sure to enjoy "The Gardens" offering beautiful views with a natural setting and a covered pavilion with a charming pier walk to the "Herons Perch" gazebo.

Listed separately: The Pool Pavilion". 2 loft-style semi-private king bedrooms and 2 king bedrooms on the first floor, accommodating 8 people comfortably and a 2 more with the use of the full-sized futon. These room’s are private visually and semi-private to sound. You will also find a convenient interior walk-through from the Iconic Gem (main house) (when the Pool Pavilion and main house are rented together) to an expansive Pool Pavilion room with a custom bar, and a newly renovated kitchen. There are 2 full baths with changing rooms and a standard-sized swimming pool for enjoyment, a ping pong table, and indoor games for winter entertainment!

*When renting the (optional) "Manor House" you will also find a great view and 4 bedrooms with an additional 2 semi-private bedrooms on the first floor with 2 full-sized beds. These bedrooms are private visually and semi-private to sound. The total sleeping number is 12.

****Inquire with the host for additional information about any of the estate properties

Property manager

Alyson Stinson

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Midlothian

Located in Midlothian, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oasis Sports Park and Windy Hill Sports are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Chesterfield Towne Center and Stony Point Fashion Park. Uptown Alley and Metro Richmond Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Moseley, VA

What's nearby

River City Sportsplex - 9 min drive
Uptown Alley - 11 min drive
Metro Richmond Zoo - 12 min drive
Chesterfield Towne Center - 16 min drive
Pocahontas State Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

Richmond Main Street Station - 27 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 9 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 9 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Vinny's Italian Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails ?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails on 4 May 2024 start from AU$4,463.72, 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.

Is “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “WaterView” Iconic Gem waterfront property w/ walking trails located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Oasis Sports Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of River City Sportsplex and Southside Speedway. Uptown Alley and Metro Richmond Zoo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

judy s.

22 Apr 2024

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

Truly an Iconic Gem!

Our family of 15 plus 1 infant recently stayed at this property to attend a wedding nearby. This place is incredible, the pics don't do it justice. Clean, comfortable beds, and big enough so people could spread out or gather. There is also a stunning view of the water from almost every room! We loved the woodwork and the bar area, and the racquetball court was a huge hit as well. The kitchen had everything we needed and the grounds were expansive with lots of great walking trails. Alyson was awesome to deal with and quickly responded to all my inquiries. We had so much fun at this fabulous home, would love to return someday! Thank you Alyson for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

26 Feb 2024

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

Spectacular Stay

The house was unique and fun and it exceeded our expectations. The property was beautiful and the rental provided a great setting for our family reunion. Alyson was in close communication and responsive to our questions. The cousins especially enjoyed the indoor racquetball court. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

17 Sept 2023

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

Golf weekend

Great property. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T., Alexandria, Va

4 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Best

Stay here!!!!! I was a little confused on how the listing worked, but I finally figured it out! They have a huge wooded property right on the lake that has a main estate (dark wood and very retro) that is connected to a pavilion (listed separately) that is perfect for entertaining a large group. Lastly there is a third house up the hill (more updated home in pictures). We only rented the estate and the pavilion. This house is AMAZING!!!! It is perfect for kids! The hide and seek was epic! Be prepared for a very 1970’s feel. It has a lot of wild decor choices that I personally found to be fantastic! I think if the house was totally renovated, it would lose a lot of its charm. The estate has 8 bedrooms (1 has a half bath and 1 has no bath and one shares a bath). All of the rooms were comfy and had plenty of space. The main bedroom has a huge bathroom and then a small walk in shower, a fun brown tub (did not use) and a sauna (also didn’t use). The kitchen was great, definitely could use a new oven, stovetop and microwave, but all worked perfectly well. They also have a large fridge and an additional fridge just off the kitchen in the laundry room. There were basic cooking items (pots, pans, plates, bowls, spatulas, silverware). The racquetball court and the pool table were big hits! If you take the walk down the long hallway to the separate pool pavilion, you will find a huge open space with tons of windows. This is definitely the “party/ballroom” of the estate. It is rented separately and you would not want to rent just the estate or just the pool pavilion , you need both for the experience. This is where the pool is located. It is winter, so the pool was covered, but I can only imagine how pretty it would be in the summer. The views are really amazing. There are no real bedrooms in the pavilion. There is a “room” off to one side and then a huge loft that is portioned off to make (2) rooms. If you are looking for privacy from your guests, then you definitely would want to stay over in the estate side. This area was the perfect place for our teenagers to hang out. There is a small kitchen, 2 large, bathrooms and a lounge area with a tv. There really are zero cons to this house! We were unable to use the fireplaces since they run on propane and they were not full. They did send propane but we still couldn’t figure out how to turn them on, but that’s a personal problem :) We will 100% be back!!! This house really is fantastic!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alyson Stinson

I am Alyson, the host. Our property is managed by Tina who you will be speaking to directly when arranging your stay on Our 100 acres estate private property in Midlothian.
She has "Super Host" status and she will take excellent care of you from beginning to end of your stay.

My parents are the owners of this unique home. They are Jim and Paulanne Thacker. They raised 3 girls and loved life, friends, and family. They built the home knowing they wanted family and friends to join them for all occasions. We celebrated holidays, birthdays, weddings, and business functions among others with many special people for 40-plus years.

For several years our father drove a car at Southside Speedway in the late model division "just for kicks". Memorabilia can be seen in the pool room and garage. He had many unique hobbies and was certainly a unique man. Our father passed away in 2010.

The home construction took over 3 years and was completed in 1980. Our parents along with their architect enjoyed designing all of the many details of the home. The exterior rooflines and exterior windows inside became a theme throughout.
The pavilion was added 15 years later and was most enjoyed by family and friends alike.

Our father and our sister Lori established a wedding business "Celebrations At The Reservoir" offering multiple beautiful wedding locations in and around the estate property (excluding the main house/Iconic Gem) for 17 years. Due to our sister, Lori's death in 2019 Celebrations terminated the wedding business in 2021. Shortly after Lori's death, our mother Paulanne moved to a smaller home.

My sister Carol and I then took over the management of the estate and properties and were then faced with the upkeep expenses. Knowing how our parents enjoyed sharing their home we decided to prepare the homes for short-term rental and begin to share our blessings in this way.

We hope you all enjoy the beauty that we love and have appreciated for many years.

Why they chose this property

Our parents purchased this property thinking they would own horses as our sister Lori loved to ride. They never owned horses but they did have cows on the property and kept them in the field near the Manor house for a while. The Manor house was the only home on the 100 acre property when Jim and Paulanne purchased it. They rented the home as a "long term" rental before it became the office and wedding site of "Celebrations".

Certainly the beauty of the reservoir was also a draw when purchasing the property.
When purchased in the mid 70's, Woolridge Road was a "country" road and the popular neighborhoods Woodlake and Brandermill did not exist. The area has changed considerably through the years. Now, new neighborhoods and shopping is abundant.

What makes this property unique

Our parents loved enjoying walks along the water and after building the home Jim and Paulanne began to create the walkways and gazebos. They hired a man named Gene Morris who was a stone mason. Gene spent years building stone walkways and walls around the property. Gene became a dear friend of our parents as well as did many men and women who worked on the property. Our parents were truly opened arms loving people.
Our mother takes pleasure knowing that you also will also enjoy the walkways and "sitting areas" as mom called them around the property.

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