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The River House Getaway! Come Relax and Enjoy!

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A street view with a sign for Gloucester Village, a brick building with a blue awning, and parked cars.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, two ceiling fans, a large window with curtains, and a variety of seating including a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A brick house with a covered porch, a front yard with a stone pathway, and a small garden area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gloucester, VA
  • Place, Cobbs Creek Arts Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Trails Dog Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Trails Beach Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gloucester Golf Club and Piankatank River Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street Center and Walter Reed Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Cobbs Creek Arts Center and Bay School Community Arts Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

  • Cobbs Creek Arts Center - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Thousand Trails Dog Park - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Thousand Trails Beach Park - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Brown Park - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 25 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zoll Vineyards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Merroir - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Rappahannock River Oysters - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪bankok noi - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dano's Pizza - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House Getaway! Come Relax and Enjoy! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River House Getaway! Come Relax and Enjoy!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River House Getaway! Come Relax and Enjoy!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House Getaway! Come Relax and Enjoy!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is The River House Getaway! Come Relax and Enjoy! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cobbs Creek Arts Center, Thousand Trails Beach Park and Beaverdam Park. Ware Parish Church and Thousand Trails Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, very relaxing. Good neighborhood. Very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the River House on our first blended family vacation to the Williamsburg area. The home was extremely clean, relaxing, and large enough that everyone could spread out to have privacy when needed. This was exactly what we were hoping for. The only downside was laundry in the am of leaving. With a 9.5 hour drive before breaks ahead of us, leaving at nearly noon was just too much. I understand the cost reflected this, but I would have gladly paid extra to be able to leave earlier. All in all, if you are closer and looking for an escape , this place will be a perfect fit. The owners were prompt with responses, and extremely kind. The home was beautiful, as was the area. It is rural, as described in the listing (30 minutes to Yorktown, and 60 to Williamsburg, so be aware of that, but it was worth the drive for us for the serenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, easy check in and out, and cleanliness.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Sweet pics of the river!!! There WAS A HUGE sandy beach back in the day but Mother Nature took most of it away:( See ya next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so appreciated our stay in this comfy home filled with everything you need! The kitchen is filled with all the cooking necessities needed, so many comfortable places to relax and unwind and the view is wonderful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
We could not agree MORE:) Love little Gloucester, Va and our hidden paradise on the Piankatank river!! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!

We very much enjoyed our stay! Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage property, very clean and spacious. The property exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Thanks for taking the time to submit this great review!!! It’s our second home and we love it so much we had to share the vibe:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Get Away

We had a great time and the house was very clean in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! Bikes, kayaks and lots of space. Thanks for such a fun weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

Love staying here - in the same neighborhood as our family river house so it’s a great resource for extended family to be just a mile away. Love the proximity and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem in a secluded part of VA

This was the perfect home for our family who was visiting Deltaville for a memorial service for our grandfather. Everything was great and the house was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nice weekend getaway with lots of nearby dining and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Thanks Sarah! We hope you’re able to stay again soon! Nothing better than relaxing on the river!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean. Nice linens. Lots of furniture. Nice views of river.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed our little river house:) ty for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is everything mentioned in the posting. The home was immaculate, and the Host was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We enjoyed the spacious and clean house, the beautiful location, and the proximity to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time canoeing/kayaking, fishing, biking, and hanging out. The beds were comfortable and the home was clean. 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The place was very clean! We enjoyed the stay. We did several parks close by, Water Country and Busch Gardens. I definitely would recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

The River House Getaway is a fantastic location with beautiful views of the Piankatank river and lots of space. The house was clean, stocked with towels and linens and kitchen cookware we needed. The hosts were great to work with! We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a Williamsburg getaway

The place was perfect for us. It was close enough to the theme parks while far enough away from the main tourist areas to experience some local flair. I loved sitting on the side porch in the evening and listening to the frogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

This was a great place to meet up with family to enjoy a few days together. The house was well stocked with what we needed to just visit and be together. A very remote area but not a difficult drive to sight see and find things to do in Yorktown, Jamestown, VA Beach and Williamsburg.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Absolutely wonderful layout for family. The space is very open and inviting. House supplied nicely with linens, kitchen supplies etc. Very nice water access for kayak or canoe. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our short stay

We came to Gloucester to help a friend out- and a few of us went to the quilt show in Hampton. House was perfect size for 6 adults to stay. Waking up seeing the river was a great start for the day. House was clean and as advertised. We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

It was a great house, had plenty of room for the four of us. We enjoyed the large kitchen with plenty of room to move around. We had our best weekend in years of taking girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thanks JoAnn! Glad you all had a great time! We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and we hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We had a great time. After coming back from activities we would play family games and the kids would watch movies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding

We stayed here and helped out a friend that got married on Gwynns Island. Accommodations were everything we needed and more. Liked the location in a quiet neighborhood. There were 3 couples and we had plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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