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“WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views

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A pool area with a covered seating area, large windows, and a building with a curved roof.
A gazebo on a dock with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by water.
A gazebo with a white frame and open sides, surrounded by lush green grass and trees, overlooking a calm lake.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a bar stool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled at the lakefront, this 6-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 2 bathrooms. It offers ample outdoor areas, including a balcony, patio, and deck, ideal for relaxation. Enjoy water sports and nearby activities like sailing, motorboating, and birdwatching, along with attractions such as Oasis Sports Park and Southside Speedway.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Moseley, VA
  • Place, Swift Creek Reservoir
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Short Pump Town Center
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

semi private room

1 Double Bed

semi private room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

“WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views

The "WaterView" Manor House is a waterfront property offering patios and gazebos and waterfront walking trails overlooking scenic views of the Swift Creek Reservoir. Enjoy the private Park-like setting, its balconies, and overlooks in a comfortable newly renovated home! We are 2 miles from Amber Grove wedding venue and happy to accommodate guests in for local sports tournaments.

THE SPACE:
The Manor house offers a fabulous exterior full-length patio view of the Swift Creek reservoir in the Midlothian area. It sits on a hilltop with a private park-like setting and a gazebo overlook.
It has 4 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths plus a secluded den area with 2 full-sized beds with room dividers for privacy. (These bedrooms are visually private and semi-private to sound. The master bedroom has a king bed and personal bathroom. Enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony off the bedroom overlooking the water view. The second king bedroom also offers a balcony view and shares the hall bath with the third king bedroom and the queen bedroom.

The fully stocked and newly renovated kitchen spills open to the sunroom with a bar, high-top tables, and a TV for watching afternoon ball games. The sunroom also has a dart board hanging on the wall for leisure time.
The breakfast nook seating 4-6 has double doors and opens up to the covered porch and beautiful water views with plenty of outdoor seating.
The dining room also offers seating for 4-6 people.

The family room offers 3 couches for seating and has a TV for your enjoyment.
The den has a designated work space and 2 full-sized beds for additional sleeping with attractive room dividers between bed spaces for additional privacy.

Kayaks and other water sports can be rented locally, ask the host.

OTHER "WaterView" OPTIONS:
*Enjoy "The WaterView Gardens" when looking for a hike through the estate grounds. It features a covered outdoor pavilion a parklike setting, walking paths, and a floating pier leading to the "Herons Perch" gazebo. Complimentary to all WaterView guests.

Other rental options: The “WaterView" Pavilion: 4 king beds, and a futon and just a short walk from the manor house and is also available as a booking.


*The "WaterView" Iconic Gem: 9 bedroom Estate residence available for larger groups. Sleeps 20.

GUEST ACCESS:
There are 3 rental options on the Estate property.
The "WaterView" Iconic Gem Estate Residence.
The "WaterView" Manor house.
The "WaterView" Pool and Pavilion.

Accessing the estate is exclusive only to the property guests.
We ask that all guests respect others who may be staying in any one of the 3 locations.
Ask the host for additional information regarding any of the estate rental options.
There is key code access that will be given to each guest prior to arrival.


***Ask the host for additional information about any of the Estate rental options and water sports rentals.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3035856vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Midlothian

Located in Midlothian, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mid-Lothian Mines Park and Magnolia Grange are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chesterfield Towne Center and Stony Point Fashion Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at River City Sportsplex or Southside Speedway. With power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Moseley, VA

What's nearby

  • Swift Creek Reservoir - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Richmond - 27 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 30 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Short Pump Town Center - 31 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 34 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Latitude Seafood Co - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “WaterView” The Manor house, waterfront property with stunning views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Swift Creek Reservoir and within 6 miles (10 km) of River City Sportsplex and Southside Speedway. Regal Commonwealth and Uptown Alley are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is nestled in a forest setting with a lovely view of the lake. This serene setting was perfect for our family gathering. Beds are comfortable. The covered back deck was a perfect place to hang out and enjoy a meal together. The kitchen is well-equipped. Most of the bedrooms (and the showers) were upstairs, but it was not a problem for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, our stay was good. The property is beautiful and there were plenty of beds. The instructions also made it easy to find, and made check-in smooth. The downside is the downstairs bathroom had a horrible smell coming from it anytime you turned on the vent (so we stopped doing that). The smell couldn’t be resolved before the end of our trip, so for a party of 12, we were down to the 2 bathrooms upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was really nice and huge. Around the back was cigarette bucks that’s all I can complain about. Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic experience at the Manor House. Host was quick to respond and accommodating. Check-in and check-out experience was smooth and easy to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding get away

This place was wonderful our family of 12 enjoyed the property! The rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The house, location and view were amazing. The owner met our needs perfectly. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

A natural wild life area , a good and nice view to the lage , big house and good acommodation for the family.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
Thank you for staying with us, we look forward to your return in the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to be with Family

We had a great family reunion! Surrounded by nature! My daughter was so excited because we even saw some deers outside the property. I totally recommend the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

We stayed here with family for a wedding at Amber Grove. Great location, beautiful home, wonderful location ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Jennifer I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay at our WaterView home! And yes we are a very short drive to Amber Grove. I am so glad this worked well for you all. Alyson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding

What a wonderful property in a beautiful location. The host was extremely responsive to all our questions. Perfect for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay for our work trip in Richmond

The Manor House was a perfect fit for our needs. Plenty of comfortable space inside and we were able to park four 26' box trucks! We enjoyed the kitchen space, grill and beautiful grounds. Our team will most certianly return when we are back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay, the scenery and the amenities Jeremiah! Come back and chill with us again! Alyson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Great experience. Plenty of room for family. Kitchen well appointed. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The home is well furnished and located in a private quiet area overlooking Swift Creek Reservoir. We spent most of the day enjoying the gazebo and porch. The deer feeding outside the front door were fun to watch. This manor house would be perfect for a larger group. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sooners in VA

Beautiful property and huge house! A deer greeted us when we got there and we saw many more. You cant really get all the way down to the lake easily, but lots of nature to walk thru. Host was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week long stay

We had a great time meeting up with our family that came in from several different places over Christmas. The Manor house was spacious for our 13. The grounds are beautiful! Close proximity to shopping while still a very private secluded property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host was very accommodating. The 2nd bathroom's shower needs repair - water came out like a garden house and took awhile for main bathroom's shower to get hot water. Musty smell in sunroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Manor House was lovely. We had between 6 and 9 people staying and the accommodations were perfect. Could have easily slept several more.The grounds are so pretty and private. We really felt like we were in our own little world. About 20 deer visited in the early evening and we enjoyed watching them roam the grounds.Alyson was awesome to work with. Responsive, accommodating and a great host!Thanks for sharing this lovely property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall our stay was lovely, the kitchen is well stocked, the view of the water and coziness of the woods make for a very peaceful environment. We had a minor delay with check in, as everything on the listing indicated a 4pm check in time but received the door code information just after 5pm and on that information it listed check in was 5pm. Since we didn’t arrive until about 5p it wasn’t an issue but this needs to be updated in the VRBO listing for accuracy. Small details were noticed such as a floor vent in the kitchen that is not secured to the floor and several in my party tripped over multiple times, electrical socket in the living room without a cover. Overall it fit our needs of a large group of 10 coming to stay for a conference.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Out of town wedding

I have 5 sisters and we were all able to stay together for my nephews wedding. Great location to relax take in the view of the lake, large table on the back porch where we played games and shared meals and laughs It was everything we hoped
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal place for a family reunion

Came to town for a family wedding. Needed space for 10 people including a 4 year old and 2 year old. Plenty of space. Our only regret was that due to wedding festivities we didn’t have much time to enjoy all the property had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gorgeous Location/Venue

We held our wedding at this awesome venue. Will be sending a message to the property manager about a few issues, but nothing that would keep me from renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful home advertised as wheel chair accessible & it was. The 1/2 bath was not, the width of the door was not normal size so wheelchair would not get thru it,we had to purchase a portable commode & other bathrooms were on upper level. The grill needed cleaning & we purchased & replaced the grates because they were rusted and not usable, also had to purchase propane since the tank was empty.there were smaller annoyances with the light switches- like which one operated what light.bathroom on lower level had a musty, slightly sewer smell which we tried to hide by burning candles. I need reimbursement on grill grates and propane. Used grates left near grill and propane also left onsite. Overall it was a good visit and everyone was satisfied but after seeing the space we all felt the price was too high.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We would definitely recommend for any large families. Owners were great and communication was 5 star. Tha k you so much it definitely helped us through a very tough time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Chris, I so hope that you and your family are doing well since your very tough journey. We were happy to host you all and hope you return to us. God bless, Alyson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion/Matriarch 95th Birthday

This was the perfect place for my family from out of town to gather during my mother's 95th birthday weekend! Plenty of space to gather and spend time with each other and other family that came in from out of town in a lovely setting out of the way of the hustle and bustle of everyday life but close to all the places we needed to go. The host was most responsive to our needs as well! The fact that it was wheelchair accessible was the top selling point since my mother is in an electric wheelchair!! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alyson Stinson

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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 these "WaterView" homes.
They are Jim and Paulanne Thacker. They raised 3 girls and loved life and loved friends and family. They built the main home we now call "The Iconic Gem" and "The Pool Pavilion" knowing they wanted family and friends to join them for all occasions. We celebrated all occasions 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 of the main house. He had many unique hobbies and was certainly a unique man. He passed in 2010

The construction of the home 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 certainly enjoyed by family and many friends.

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 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 unique Midlothian 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 and "The Gardens" formally called the "Azalea Gardens". Prior to have the outdoor Pavilion there were hundreds of azaleas in the area.
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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