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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Dunnsville, VA

Riverside Tappahannock Hospital13 min drive
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge19 min drive
A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)48 min drive
Westmoreland State Park49 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house has a good layout and is very comfortable. The location is fairly rural which we like, but not too far to a gr...

Andrew S.

Mar 28, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay

Charming 4 Bedroom 3 Full Bath River Cottage conveniently located in Dunnsville, VA on the Rappahannock River. Large 1 acre lot with a private dock not far from marinas in Tappahannock (Parker's) and Center Cross (Garrett's). Large rear deck and sun porch with beautiful views of the river, especially at sunrise. Outdoor fireplace, gas and charcoal grills, picnic table, outdoor swing near the beautiful magnolia tree are a few of the amenities. Bring your favorite fishing pole or use one of ours. Lots of fun things to do on the Rivah: boating, tubing, kayaking, fishing or just plain relaxing. This is a great place to bring the family for a week or just a long weekend. You will find lots of fun things to do in the area for all ages and lifestyles. This river home is not far from Urbanna, Tappahannock, Kilmarnock or Deltaville where you can find good dining, oysters and crabs (depending on season). No matter what the season, it is always relaxing at the Rivah!

Property manager

John & Paige Garrett

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Event fee will be required

Pets

Pets allowed

Pet deposit will be required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Event fee will be required

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 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

Dunnsville

Located in Dunnsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Morattico Waterfront Museum and Kinsale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Menokin Foundation and Stratford Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunnsville, VA

What's nearby

Riverside Tappahannock Hospital - 13 min drive
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive
Warsaw Town Park - 25 min drive
Westmoreland State Park - 49 min drive
Stratford Hall - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬23 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
‪Old Rapp Taphouse - ‬24 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
‪The Daily - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Riverside Tappahannock Hospital and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Rappahannock Community College and Warsaw Town Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

19 June 2024

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

Banks Family

Love the property and location. 2nd year we stayed and getting ready to book for next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

3 June 2024

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

Quiet, peaceful cottage

Spacious home was ideal for a 2 family getaway. Place was clean and the main living area was large and spacious. Owners were very responsive. Having a large bowl of water on the back porch was very welcoming for our dog. The lot itself was very large giving you a lot of privacy. The screened in back porch was great for bug free dining outdoors. Hated to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

3 May 2024

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

We really needed a break

Best reclining sofa. Big TV. Nice view w/ Ospreys mating next door.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alycia T.

1 May 2024

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

Family

We rented this lovely home for a few days and just loved it. The home had everything we needed, clean and easy check in. The view over the water...great sunrises. Plenty of space and having rooms on each side of the home was nice too.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Springfield, Virginia

28 Mar 2024

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

river relaxing

The house has a good layout and is very comfortable. The location is fairly rural which we like, but not too far to a grocery store. We caught blue catfish off the dock, went kayaking, and enjoyed watching the osprey and eagles. The yard is very big and we enjoyed playing cornhole and throwing the baseball. We would rent this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

PAT W.

15 July 2023

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

Sunrise

Sunrises were amazing. It was a nice house with bedrooms on opposite side of the house for privacy. Sunroom is very nice addition to the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

30 June 2023

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

Relaxing at the “rivah”!

It’s easy to relax at the river cottage. My favorite “thing” was watching sunrise from the porch, which was recently screened in, and listening to the birds greet the morning. So tranquil! There’s a nice Food Lion close by, as well as various restaurants. Thanks, John & Paige!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

24 June 2023

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

Family getaway

Everything was perfect. Will book again for next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

23 May 2023

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

Great house and view

Seven sisters stayed plenty of room, and a great view, a perfect place, just to get away and chill. Will definitely book for next year!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Winchendon, Massachusetts

3 Apr 2023

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

Family time

Great place! Paige is very responsive. We needed a place for Family to gather for a funeral. We would love to return for a happier occasion.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

8 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful Waterfront Cottage with all the Feels.

Great well stocked river cottage. Love the stay here with family. Gorgeous views of the river and huge lot. The fact it was dog friendly was a huge plus. Only negative was having to take our own trash to the dump. Luckily a family member had a truck, or we would have been out of luck.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

7 Nov 2022

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

Breathtaking Sunrises

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! John & Paige were excellent hosts. We had to change our reservation due to hurricane Ian and they were very accomaditing. The cottage was great and the open covered porch was awesome. The river views and sunrises were amazing! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Onedah S., Clintwood, VA

4 Oct 2022

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

Serenity on the River

This home was a great vacation get away. Well stocked. Clean and welcoming. We would gladly stay here again. Quiet, friendly neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

11 Sept 2022

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

Great River views! House was just as stated. Great porch over looking the river.

Great! Host very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

31 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Views of the Rappahannock River

Wonderful views of the Rappahannock River! The home was open, bright and clean. The single story house makes it easy for grandparents to get around and to keep an eye on little ones. The hosts were quick to respond to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this property for a river vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

28 Apr 2022

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

Quiet Weekend Away

We were very comfortable at the house. It was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed a quiet weekend fishing off the dock and enjoying the peaceful view of the water. We loved being able to bring our pups and the yard is a great size. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

28 Feb 2022

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

Comfortable, spacious, yet cozy home, with spectacular view and convenient access to the river.

Great stay that we would love to do again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

8 Jan 2022

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

great river getaway!

We loved this river house! It was cozy, clean, and beautiful views of the river for sunrise and sunset! We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Dec 2021

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

Beautiful views of Rappahannock River

Owner was great and very responsive to our needs. The oven had an electrical board go out and we had a brand new oven within an hour. All in all a great trip.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

29 Nov 2021

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

Perfect vacation in every way

Hands down the best home I have ever rented, and I have rented many over the years .The hosts were wonderful and the home exceeded our expectations. Perfect for a group or large family. The layout allows for privacy when needed and gathering for fun, comfortably anytime. 6 adults and 2 toddlers and never crammed together. Huge yard both front and back, Truly wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

18 Nov 2021

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

Great Place To Stay

We enjoyed our long weekend, great time fishing.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A fun weekend

Finding the property was a bit difficult as the pictures were a tad outdated, but it was a lovely weekend! And the owners if the property were very kind and communicative! Thank you so much for a wonderful home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Property fine for older people

The property is advertised - has private dock with pictures that include boat lift, the lifts are fine but unusable as they had owners watercraft in them both. That left tying up our boat quite difficult. Pictures show beautiful waterfront but neglects to show you that there is no sandy beach area and the water off of the bulkhead is over the average toddler's head. The property owner addressed a fly problem prior to our arrival but the issue remained. We were advised this was because the prior renter had left doors and windows open.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette T.

20 Oct 2021

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

Relaxing on the Rappahannock

This is a great place to getaway. We did a lot of sightseeing this visit. Next time we come we will plan to just relax and enjoy the all that this getaway has to offer. The only oddity would be the house number in Vrbo is different than the one on at property. Hope they get that changed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

30 Sept 2021

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

Great spacious house

This is second year in a row staying at this beautiful house. Absolutely love the house and owner is prompt in responding. Great relaxing place to fish, swim, and enjoy views. Definitely plan to rent again next year and many years after that.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by John & Paige Garrett

Why they chose this property

If you love the River, relaxing, fishing, boating or just getting away for a few days of peace and quiet, the Grandview River retreat is the right place for you.