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Waterfront, hot tub, screen porch, kayaks, SUP, pier fishing, private feel

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Swinging daybed, cushioned outdoor furniture set on screen porch.
Comfortable seating for 7, pottery barn table for 6, enjoy a meal out here!
Enjoy chilling on screen porch and swinging day bed.
Hot tub with a view. Time to relax!
Your personal sunset.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer

Explore the area

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Lottsburg, VA
  • Coan River Marina
    19 min drive
  • Kinsale Museum
    23 min drive
  • Sandy Point Beach
    36 min drive
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    129 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom King Bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront, hot tub, screen porch, kayaks, SUP, pier fishing, private feel

Welcome to the life at the Rivah, with a coastal charm, and incredible waterfront views. Perfect if you want fresh air, a quiet and relaxing get-away and some recreational outdoor living. Great breezes and sounds of ocean waves for the perfect relaxation vacation. Home is located on an end lot in a waterfront neighborhood facing a large body of salt water at the mouth of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

The home has a private feel with a farm, open water area, and nature as one of your neighbors. The open water area next door is tidal and changes with the tides but offer no neighbors to the west for your own sunsets.

The cottage has a coastal Maine gray and white colors and offers amazing sunsets and wide water views. You can see across the water to 5 miles away to Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay. 400-square foot screened-in porch offers you an outdoor living room with waterfront views, swinging day bed, outdoor dining table that seats up to 6, overhead fans, and outdoor living room furniture set.

Enjoy watching marine wildlife along with Bald Eagles and Osprey. This is a true Rivah get away in the Northern Neck of Virginia.

6-8-person Hot Tub overlooks the water and a gently sloping backyard area for lawn games. We have bocce ball and corn holes for you to enjoy. Hammock stand and hammock available too.

We have included two kayaks and a SUP all with paddles and some extra life jackets if you forgot your own. Enjoy exploring the water.

Pier has a convenient ladder that can be lowered into the water for a refreshing swim, great to relax, float, and soak up some sun and cool sea breezes. We have included permanent pier furniture that makes the fishing more comfortable. We have upgraded the pier furniture with outdoor cushions readily available in a pier storage box to enjoy being right on the water. Seating for 6 and room for extra chairs.

The Pier has built in fishing rod holders and we love fishing from the dock. Visit RW’s tackle between Callao and Lottsburg to get your bait and tackle, there is always something to buy there.

After a day outdoors, enjoy the outdoor shower with hot and cold water and the best view ever for any outside shower.

Then head to the grill for something good to eat.

Perfect for a girls weekend or guys trip or a family that enjoys the water and outdoors. If it’s not quite summer yet the house comes with an outdoor gas fire pit to warm your toes. The living area has a wood burning for place available in Sept-April and the hot tub will keep you warm too. The hot tub can be used year round.

We just completed our first year with VRBO, but we have spent years enjoying the Rivah house and hope you do as well. We have hosted many visitors and friends for long weekends. Countless girls weekends, guys trips, fishing trips, golf get-always, and just simply relaxing and soaking it up.

Living Room has a new super comfy sectional with a large ottoman. There are two large sliding doors to the screen porch with views of the water. When the weather is right, open the doors and enjoy the fresh air. Wi-Fi is enabled through the house and the TV in the living room includes an Amazon fire stick and log into any of your favorite Apps. DVD also is available and you are welcome to watch one of our 160 movies collected over the years. Extra blankets available in the cedar bench.

We have added a nee coffee maker, knife set and and cooking pans and pots to the kitchen as many of guest like to make meals. The kitchen overall is functional and we have cooked some great meals here. Equipped with all the cooking utensils, pots, pans, toaster, blender, and even a pancake griddle.

All rooms have linen provided and towels/hand towels in the bathrooms. We have included some hotel soap kits in case you forgot yours.

Master bedroom has a king bed, direct and close water views, with a sea-foam green coastal feel, artwork, and includes shams and extra blanket. There is direct access to a deck via sliding doors with 2 Adirondack chairs.

Bedroom 2 has a queen with warm wood furniture and blue colors. Direct access to a deck with a built in high bench and hot tub. Shares a jack&jill bathroom with Bedroom 3.

Bedroom 3 has two twin beds and trundle for a possible third bed.

The house includes a pantry with washer and dryer. The dryer is original, but it knows how to dry.

The area offers few restaurants that are only 10 minutes away in either Callao or Lottsburg.

Callao offers a brewery, deli, sometimes a mobile barbecue, a dairy freeze for ice cream or a burger, pizza place, liquor store, drug store, dollar store, and a mexican food restaurant. There some shops too, have fun exploring.

Lottsburg offers an Ace hardware, RW’s tackle shop for all your fishing needs, and a popular restaurant Cygents.

Heathsville offers the closest grocery store 15-20 mins away.

If need some golf, Quinton Oaks is 20 mins away. There are other golf courses 35-45 min away.

Kilmarnock and Reedville can be a hike 35-45 minutes, but worth exploring if you have the time. We had a successful first year with VRBO with families, small groups of friends, and just some couples taking advantage of the relaxing environment. Read their reviews and hope you choose to vacation here.

Property manager

Chris Roberts
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Water activities: please enjoy, but swimming, Kaya
Neighborhood: Please respect the neighborhood and
Fires /Flammables : No open fires outdoors on the

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lottsburg

Located in Lottsburg, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern and Piney Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coan River Marina and Vault Field Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lottsburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Coan River Marina - 19 min drive
  • Kinsale Museum - 23 min drive
  • Northern Neck Farm Museum - 27 min drive
  • Sandy Point Beach - 36 min drive
  • Westmoreland State Park - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backdraft - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Delma’s Family Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lottsburg Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Headley James E Oyster Company - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, hot tub, screen porch, kayaks, SUP, pier fishing, private feel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, hot tub, screen porch, kayaks, SUP, pier fishing, private feel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, hot tub, screen porch, kayaks, SUP, pier fishing, private feel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, hot tub, screen porch, kayaks, SUP, pier fishing, private feel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Coan River Marina, Heathsville Farmers' Market and Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern. Vault Field Vineyards and Kinsale Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Serenity
If you are looking for peace and quiet while immersed in natural beauty, this is your place. What a location! You can fish and trap crabs right off the private pier. We caught both. Or if you prefer, watch the Osprey, Bald Eagles and Heron fish while you sit in a comfortable chair on the screened in patio. If you enjoy walking, the neighborhood is great for that with very little traffic. Watching the moon rise from the hot tub was also a plus. Plan for a week when the moon is full and rising after dark. Spectacular! The house is clean and the beds are comfortable. We had two days of bad weather while there, but the host had plenty of great movies available to watch. Also, lots of games. We tried a few of the local restaurants and can recommend Cygnets, Tootsies, and Los Portales, all within a 5 minute drive. There is a very unique store in Tappahannock, called Acme Antiques which is only about a 15 minute drive. Some one-of-a-kind items for sure. Most shops were only open Thursday thru Saturday, so plan accordingly. The Northern Neck is a very laid back and quiet area of Virginia. Everyone we met was friendly. The host was very responsive to any questions we had and had lots of good suggestions for the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space to unplug!
This property was remote and perfect for us to getaway and unwind. The screened in porch allowed us to eat, relax, read, and enjoy one another all hours of the day, regardless of weather. Everything in the house was labeled to guide us on lights, fans, kitchen ware, and more. The water was perfect for floating, kayaking, fishing, and even catching crabs from the dock. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Spent the week fishing on the pier, swimming and hot tubbing. This house is fully stocked with everything you could think of. The area was great. The ladies running Brauhgan’s Seafood were so nice. I would send anyone there. Owners were very nice to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is your “ HAPPY PLACE”
This is totally your place to relax and enjoy the views of the water and the amazing sunrises and sunsets! They are amazing!! We lived on the comfortable porch! The house was clean and a quiet atmosphere. A great place to unwind and refresh! The hot tub was recessed and a joy to enter and exit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful tranquility!
Loved the home! Quiet and peaceful!! Chris is a fabulous host!!! Would def stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to be
The Rivah House is our favorite place to be. The location is perfect; close to the local towns but yet secluded with just a few nearby neighbors. It's great for our family. We have two little boys and they love finding seaglass, fishing from the dock, and playing in the yard. It's a great place to spend time as a family away from the hustle and bustle and just enjoy being next to the water. And the sunrises and sunsets are incredible. This was our second year coming here and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!
This was an absolute gem. So clean and organized. Had everything we needed for the week. We will be booking again in the future. Amazing property!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Quiet & Private
The house is out there in the middle of nowhere. But it was exactly what my family needed. Perfect views everywhere you look. Lots of Wildlife. House is smaller but has everything you need from kayaks to a hot tub. Front porch overlooking bay was really nice. Beds were super comfy. Not much to complain about.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Great property, perfect location, and wonderful views of the Potomac River. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Second Stay
Our second stay at this property and we enjoyed ourselves as much as the first time. House is very well appointed, comfortable beds, stocked kitchen and nice furniture. We utilized the dock, fire pit and screened in porch every day of our stay. Good local restaurants, quick drive to wineries, breweries and other local attractions. We love The Roberts Rivah house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Waterfront Home
Chris, thank you for sharing your home with us. Great place to stay. Beautiful waterfront home. Clean, comfortable furniture and beds. All the amenities you could want. The owner was incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!!
This property was even better than described. Everything was clean, the beds and furniture were extremely comfortable. The back porch was awesome with great views saw several bald eagles overall a great stay, it would have been nice if mother nature would have been more cooperative it was cloudy and windy with rough water that made outdoor activities limited but will definitely plan on a return visit next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterside Wonderland
We visited this beautiful house two weeks ago and I cannot fully describe the peace and serenity we all felt that week. My girlfriend’s son and his wife fished for hours every day on the comfortable spacious dock. Most of us took at least one nap on the wonderful daybed swing in the enclosed porch. Everything we needed was there, especially in the kitchen. The house was very clean and we loved the outside shower. There were kayaks to use, a hot tub, and a gas fire pit. I would highly recommend families to come rent this house for a peaceful, fun vacation. The excitement came from spotting a couple of bald eagles, multiple groups of stingrays, magnificent sunrises, expansive views without interruption, and not needing to go anywhere else all week because we had it all right there. We laughed, we swam, we cooked, we grilled, we napped, we danced, we fished, we popped a cork or two. The house was a delight in every way. And Chris, our host, made it so easy to enjoy. (PS Chris: the percolator made great coffee and now I have one just like it in my kitchen!)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Location Ever!
This property location is fantastic- and the amenities are outstanding. A day bed swing on the porch, a hot tub, and what a view. One unique aspect of the property is unobstructed view- there are no neighbors to the left of the property! It’s a stunning, special location. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay EVER
This house is immaculate. We had everything that we needed and more. Everything just feels new and of great quality. The kayaks, SUP, and floats are easily accessible, the hot tub is lovely, the dock/ dock furniture is well maintained, the community dock is accessible to drop in a boat easily, the back porch is cool and comfortable, and that view is ONE OF A KIND. We had a great time visiting Kilmarnock, Warsaw has some really cute restaurants, and the brewery in Callao is really fun for some nighttime trivia. The Mexican restaurant has some great margaritas as well. We also had a really cool trip out to the "enchanted forest" in Warsaw. This was great for kids and adults. Loved the slow moving, non touristy vibe of it all. Such a great vacation. We will be returning many times in the future, I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
We loved this place! The owners have gone above and beyond to make this place comfortable and relaxing. Every detail about the property was explained and clearly typed up in a binder so we had no questions about anything. The only issue that we had, which was a weather related issue causing a timer to be off during the day instead of the night on the water heater, was corrected immediately. This place was more wonderful than we had hoped. We would definitely stay here again and will recommend this to our family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay
This listing may be newer to Vrbo but what a find! It gives you the feel of a quiet lake house but a little bit of ocean feel with the waves and private beach area. Everything is labeled and the house has everything and more that you could need. The swing on the porch and wonderful deck furniture on the dock were out favorites. It is a quiet neighborhood but close to town for an ice cream treat or to get some fresh seafood. Everything was neat and clean. It is such a relaxing place to stay and a beautiful place. Will plan to go back again. The owner is quick to respond and give tips as needed. Excellent property!!!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rivah House - 10 out of 10 Recommend!
If I could leave 6 stars for everything I would! The Rivah House was perfect for our family to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Breath of Heaven
Our family greatly enjoyed spending the week at this lovely home where the Potomac meets the Bay. Awesome views! Chris, the host, was very responsive and kind. We enjoyed kayaking, the private beach, fishing, chatting while sitting comfortably on the dock’s cushioned furniture, relaxing in the hot tub, hanging out on the screened porch listening to the lapping waves (especially the swinging bed), resting on the hammock listening to the birds, and even the outdoor shower (lol). The house was clean, organized, lovely, warm and had all we needed for the week. On our last night, we bought soft shelled crabs from Baughan’s seafood market. Yummy. Our only regret is we wish we could have stayed longer! The Samson’s
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Didn’t Want to Leave
Perfect relaxing getaway. Access to the house is simple and the owner Chris is quick and easy to communicate with. House is comfortable and has all the necessities we needed. Location is quiet and peaceful but is just a quick drive away from several good restaurants and stores. We spent our time reading on the screened in porch, relaxing in the hot tub, fishing from the dock and just enjoying the view. What a special place, looking forward to a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a short getaway
The local food options were surprisingly good, Cygnets and the Mexican restaurant were our favorites. The house is very private with amazing views over the bay. The “swinging couch” on the porch was certainly a highlight. Recommend for anyone looking for a waterfront getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great little get away
There is a lot to say that's all positive. I will summarize this for anyone who needs an honest advice. 1. Clean 2. peaceful 3, beautiful 4. Great for couples or Family 5. Privacy 6. I would stay again so that should say something.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Roberts

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We bought this Rivah home in 2007 and have done many improvements. We spent many weekends and summer weeks here with kids and other couple friends. We are a very active family with water sports and hope to share some of that with you. We still use our Rivah house and hope while we are not there, you can enjoy it too.

We have enjoyed the Rivah but with some older children in college, we are traveling more and wanted to share the home with others when we are not there.

We regularly maintain the yard with landscaping and perennial flowers, have updated the siding with coastal Maine grey and white charm. We have improved the screen porch with bead board ceilings, updated fans, pottery barn 6-person outdoor table and chandelier. We added comfy outdoor furniture to the screen porch and invested in a swinging day bed, which quite honestly is the best nap you will ever have.

Along the way we upgraded the hot tub and we hope you can enjoy that. We rebuilt the pier with additional seating and built in pier furniture, and still have fishing rod holders. We love to fish as family and we have spent many hours out on the pier soaking up the breeze and catching fish for fun. We added an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and have enjoyed ever amazing coastal breeze, sunsets, and great views of the Milky Way at night.

Why they chose this property

Chris and Gen, the owners, both grew up near and on the water. Chris while fishing in lakes in Texas during his youth and Gen while growing up the coast of Maine. We wanted to raise our kids with a water experience before they got older.

When we first the saw the place, we bought that day, knowing "We were home!" We loved the wide water views but learned that with that view came a refreshing coastal breeze, that really cooled things off. This property had the must haves of a screen porch that you could live in and eat outside, a hot tub to relax in with a view, and pier for fishing and access to water for water activities. The bonus was that one of our neighbors is a farm, and its real quiet and private.

What makes this property unique

You will rarely find a better sunset, the hidden gem is turning off the lights and seeing the whole Milky Way, the fishing is pretty good, buts its seasonal. The water is salt water, and we just enjoy floating and listening music. Stand-up Paddle Boarding and kayaking is good in the morning and evenings because during the day there is usually a coastal breeze.

We rarely go out for dinner when we are there, but Callao is 10 min away, and offers a new brewery, a good Mexican Food restaurant, pizza place, burger spot and deli. There is fabulous tackle store and sports shop (RW's) between Lottsburg and Callao, with great gifts and anything you need for fishing. There is a new charming restaurant in Lottsburg and breakfast place. Mostly its remote and private area to relax and recharge with family and friends while on the water.

If you have your own boat, there are some marinas about 5 mins away, Olverson's and Lewisetta marina, with easy boat ramps.

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