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'Pop Castle' Historic Gem on the Rappahannock River

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Property grounds
Beach
Exterior
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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White Stone, VA
  • White Stone Beach
    7 min drive
  • Steamboat Era Museum
    8 min drive
  • Golden Eagle Golf Club
    10 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Game room/outdoor shed

2 Single Beds

TV/family room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom / Game Rm

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

'Pop Castle' Historic Gem on the Rappahannock River

Crossing the bridge into the town of White Stone you arrive at this magnificent estate on the Rappahannock River. 'Pop Castle' is a property entrenched in civil war history. It is on the National Registry of Historic Homes and a registered Virginia Historic Landmark.
This 1855 house, flanked by two majestic Oak trees overlooking the two-mile wide Rappahannock River, offers expansive lawns, towering trees, and a long sandy beach. Sit out on the screened porch and watch the osprey and the resident eagle go after their daily catch while the dolphins swim by. Relax in the hammock on the sandy shores of the river or go swimming, fishing, or crabbing off the 30 foot deck (two crab pots are available). This five bedrooms historic home on twelve exquisite acres with hundred year old magnolias and oaks is fully furnished and equipped with WiFi, cable, bikes, a two person kayak, two paddleboards, a sports court for pickleball and spec tennis, a ping pong table, Peloton bike, and multiple outdoor games like volleyball, badminton and croquet sets.
With the wood paneled living room with fireplace, comfortable TV room with fireplace, formal dining room with fireplace, sunroom with a large bay window overlooking the river, a large and bright kitchen with adjoining windowed garden/laundry room, and a spectacular 50 foot long porch opening directly to the wide treed lawn and the river, your family and friends will have plenty of space to share your valued time together. On the second floor, five bedrooms, three with fireplaces, offer ample sleeping space (although if more is needed, the first floor sunroom and TV room with adjoining full bathrooms can easily be converted into bedrooms using our queen airbeds).
Vacation homes abound, but none other offers such serenity and natural beauty while allowing you to stay in a house shelled by Union gunboats in 1861 or on the land raided by the British fleet during the War of 1812. The property includes historic outbuildings, including a smokehouse and granary from the 1850s and an enormous work shed housing some of the cannonballs uncovered on the property.
Come take off your shoes and relax in this historic estate on the Rappahannock River, one mile from the Chesapeake Bay. Above all, come sit on the deck and experience a sunset as you have never seen it before, and be a part of history.

Pop Castle is also renowned for its memorable weddings ranging from 50-300 guests.

A SITE FEE IS USUALLY ADDED FOR WEDDINGS. FEE AMOUNT DEPENDS ON NUMBER OF GUESTS, PLEASE CHECK WITH OWNER FOR A QUOTE.




Keywords: Waterfront, Chesapeake Bay, Northern Neck, Historic, Colonial, Weddings, Riverfront, Beach, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Dock, Family, Kids, Biking, Rappahannock River, White Stone, Privacy, Weekend trips from Washington D.C.

Property manager

Walid Ramadan
Premier Host

Languages

Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
300+ guests (outside).

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pet must be approved my home owner

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: 300+ guests (outside).
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

White Stone

Located in White Stone, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Historic Christ Church and Morattico Waterfront Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hughlett Point Natural Area and Holly Point Nature Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Compass Entertainment Complex and Deltaville Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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White Stone, VA

What's nearby

  • White Stone Beach - 7 min drive
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 12 min drive
  • Deltaville Maritime Museum - 30 min drive
  • Deltaville Marina - 31 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake Doughnut Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Coffeehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tides Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Pop Castle' Historic Gem on the Rappahannock River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 'Pop Castle' Historic Gem on the Rappahannock River?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Pop Castle' Historic Gem on the Rappahannock River?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 'Pop Castle' Historic Gem on the Rappahannock River located?

Nestled on the beach, this White Stone holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of White Stone Beach, Golden Eagle Golf Club and Historic Christ Church. Compass Entertainment Complex and Good Luck Cellars are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream wedding weekend
Pop castle was the perfect venue for a dream wedding. The location was amazing with views of the river and gorgeous sunsets for the rehearsal dinner and wedding. Tons of space outside for dinner, dancing and a band. It was great to have the wedding party stay the weekend. We could not have asked for better hosts or location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stunning Views
It was a perfect location for a wonderful celebration!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at Pop Castle
Another wonderful week at Pop Castle! Can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald R F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Loved Pop Castle
I was surprised to hear all my family thought it was one our best vacations and were all delighted to hear that I booked it for next year. All were very active throughout the week, and all seemed to enjoy the activities and each other's company. Our only complaint was that the ice maker was not very productive, and the kitchen door was difficult to lock and unlock. I tried to tighten the lock but did not have the proper tools with me. We are already looking forward to our stay at Pop Castle next year, and me at 82, I hope I can make it and enjoy my family as I did this year. Thanks, Don Ford
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS RIVERFRONT ESTATE
We stayed at POP CASTLE for our daughter's wedding. The landscaping was BEAUTIFUL and the house was IMMACULATE! With 6 bedrooms and 7 baths, our family of 12 was very comfortable! The kitchen was 5 star and my husband could not wait to cook dinner there! We relaxed on the back porch with outstanding river views, spent time on the dock, took sunset photos, and shared so many wonderful memories together! I definitely recommend this magical place to anyone looking for a private sanctuary to spend time with family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
This house and grounds are incredible. I am in awe of the amount of time, energy and caring that the owners have put into it. Every detail enhances it. All of my family, kids, grandkids and great grandkids, loved it. The house is beautiful and well planned for large groups, plus so many options for things to do or play. We are already planning a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for our family fot the 80th birthday celebration
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family Reunion 2023
Pop Castle was magnificent in both setting and residence ! It was perfect having a bathroom for each bedroom with so many different family members. Since it wasn’t real cold, being able to congregate and eat on the enclosed veranda with the heating units was ideal affording such beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Charlottesville, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Pop Castle
House is lovely and well supplied with anything you might need. Grounds are beautiful. Host is superb. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J., Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in a beautiful house
Our group of 13, ranging in age from 3 months to 93, truly had a wonderful week. This historic house is decorated beautifully and the bedrooms are large and very comfortable. It was nice to have one bedroom on the first floor (used by our 93 year old). We all remarked about how quiet the house was with no one hearing anyone else in the house. The back porch is air conditioned and we used this for many hours each day. The sunsets from the dock were fabulous and we were lucky that there were very few jelly fish so the kids could play in the water. It was also great that the water was not too deep( we are not so lucky with jelly fish at our home in Annapolis). The playhouse outbuilding was terrific for kids and adults and it also is air conditioned with its own bathroom. We played pickle ball, badminton, croquet, many rounds of corn hole, basketball, ping pong and more. The kitchen is remarkably stocked to make it very easy to feed large groups. The site is just so lovely, surrounded by huge oak trees and magnolias. We saw eagles and dolphins and watched stars at night. Staying at Pop Castle was very special and we thank the owners for their generosity in sharing this home. We did find Compass Entertainment in Irvington which was perfect for our grandchildren. We spent a rainy day here and the kids were thrilled. We certainly recommend it. Also, the free ferry at Merry Point was fun and scenic. Truly a lovely week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome quiet spot on the river
We loved having space for four families to meet and play, the kids loved the game room, and everyone loved playing in the water using the provided paddle boards and other toys. The glassed-in deck was perfect for morning coffee and many chats with family. Thank you for a memorable week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Midlothian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for a small wedding.
Pop Castle is a hidden gem in the NN. It is a great place for a wedding. We had about 40 people there and everything was as advertised. Plenty of amenities and space. We loved it. The cleaning fee was hefty but Pop Castle was everything we wanted and needed. Walid was a good host and we may come back for a anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly-Ewan Wedding
Great house and beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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Wonderful stay!
We booked Pop Castle for our wedding and and everything was nice. The house was perfect and the area is so peaceful. We couldn't have chosen a better place . Everything about Pop Castle was amazing. The owners are so sweet and helpful. I highly recommend staying there . You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property for a Perfect Wedding
We stayed at Pop Castle for our wedding weekend and it was one of the best decisions we could have made! The property is absolutely beautiful with an incredible view of the river, and the home itself is wonderful and full of history. Walid was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. I would recommend Pop Castle to anyone wanting to explore this underrated part of Virginia.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect spot for a wedding!
As always, it went very smooth and we cannot wait to be able to get back to Pop Castle! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wedding Party
I dream of being the next keeper of this beautiful estate! Wonderful hosts, wonderful space and a wonderful party!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and grounds
This is an amazing house and we had a great time. We were having a family reunion there, and we had 4 families with many little kids. This house was big enough to hold all 16 of us comfortably. Even the kitchen and dining spaces were big enough to allow us to cook for everyone which is often not the case in other houses we've rented. And we loved the huge screened in porch. We spent tons of time there. The kids loved the game room and the adults loved how quiet the house was when the kids were in the game room. Walid was a great host and we really enjoyed our stay. It was very hot while we were there (in July) but the AC in the house (and game room) worked great. The yard and private beach are also fantastic. The beach is great, mostly shaded by trees, and a great place to sit in the chairs or hammock. The kids had a great time and spent hours making sandcastles. Unfortunately several of the days we couldn't swim because there were too many jellyfish in the water. But there were lots of other fun things to do including kayaking, paddleboarding and having water fights. One of the days we took the kids to Williamsburg which was a lot of fun. The yard/grounds are huge and we had some epic hide and seek games there and the kids just loved exploring. There are also tons of outdoor games in the game room. The house is well stocked with many activities and even in a week we didn't come close to trying everything. Overall it is a wonderful house and we had a great time. We really appreciated that the house could hold our whole extended family comfortably with plenty of space for everyone. It made for a wonderful family reunion. Thank you Walid!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times at Pop Castle
We had a group of 16 — 8 adults and 8 kids(ages from 8 to 16) We all had a great time— the house and grounds are loaded with all the games and activities we needed. We had a family Olympics with pickle ball, basketball and campus golf included— Kitchen had all the equipment we needed and more! I would consider renting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all expectations!
I can't decide what to rate higher--the owners or the actual property. The owners were delightful and very accommodating. I feel like they are friends and all of us want to remain friends with them. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt completely at home in their gorgeous home. The property is absolutely stunning. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pop Castle is Amazing!!
We had our daughter's wedding at Pop Castle and could not have been more pleased and thankful to be there. The view is spectacular and the grounds are spacious. Plenty of room for celebrating with family and friends. The house has so much character and charm and the owners have it elegantly decorated and curated with beautiful art and unique pieces from their extensive travel. Every detail has been thought of. Beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is a dream. Beyond well equipped and a place for making family memories. We are so happy we chose Pop Castle for our family event.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for a family gathering. We had several catered meals by the Car Wash Cafe. A memorial celebration of Life at St Marys White Chapel. The elders stayed at Pop Castle and others stayed near by at a Best Western. The house had plenty of room to relax and everyone had a wonderful time. Beds are comfortable and the house decor is very interesting. The location is a bit over an hour from Richmond Va airport. Thank you for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri R., Glen Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Holiday Vacation
My extended family spent two incredible weeks at Pop Castle over the holidays. The views, the house, and the grounds were all amazing! When we opened the door and entered the house for the first time, we all commented on how extraordinarily clean it was! The heaters on the porch provided enough heat for all of us to spend the majority of time there playing games or eating meals, if we weren’t on the dock or roasting oysters over the fire-pit at night. Being able to bring our fur-babies was an extra bonus. Walid was a very responsive host even checking in with me mid-way through our stay to see if we needed anything. We cannot wait to visit this wonderful property again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!
Walid, his wife, and this property are just nothing short of amazing. We stayed here for a long weekend with our wedding party and had our wedding on Saturday. The venue is beautiful and overlooking the water. Perfect place for a wedding. This is a weekend we’ll never forget. We would love to come back and spend anniversaries in the future here. Thank you Walid and Ginny for everything!! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

PG H., NC

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Over the top…wonderful
The grand loveliness of this place showed itself at every turn. So much to do inside and out. Games. Toys. Books. Boats. Balls. Bike. Fishing. Swimming. Sitting. And preparing food in a fantastic kitchen then enjoying meals in a variety of dining areas. All ages of our family had a wonderful week at amazing Pop Castle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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Hosted by Walid Ramadan

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