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Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay

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Sunrise on the Rappahannock
Miscellaneous
Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Dunnsville, VA
  • Place, Hobbs Hole Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Tappahannock Historic District
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Rappahannock River Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Event fee will be required
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet deposit will be required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1627814vb
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 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

About the area

Dunnsville

Located in Dunnsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Morattico Waterfront Museum and Westmoreland County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Menokin Foundation and Stratford Hall. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Dunnsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Hobbs Hole Golf Course - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Tappahannock Historic District - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Rappahannock River Park - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Marsh Street Park & Pool - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 24.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rappahannock River Cottage Getaway near Tappahannock, Urbanna, Chesapeake Bay?

On-site parking is available at the 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 within 12 miles (20 km) of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, Hobbs Hole Golf Course and Tappahannock Historic District. Rappahannock River Park and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful location that we'll definitely be renting again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time. The water was great for swimming. Had a place to tie up your boat. The fire pit was great for S’mores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious inside and cozy. Master bedroom bed comfortable. The property and view was gorgeous. Just two of us rented this time, but is a great setup for group/family. Will rent again! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time relaxing! Place and area was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house. Owners are great. Plenty of room for a family. The screen porch on the front is great to sit and look at the water. We'll be back for sure!.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway from DC and the river views were incredible!!!Very spacious home, and we loved it! Presidents day weekend came with Eagles! Four of them! Screened in patio was amazing! Hosts were spectacular! Highly reccomend! Mvto!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Our family enjoyed all aspects of the river cottage. The grandchildren were very happy. Access to the pier, the view in the morning and evening of the river was very relaxing. A very special Thanksgiving with our family . Memories forever!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed the cottage at the RIVAH and look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful escape from the realities of life. Low key home which was great for having a dog with me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alycia T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for both retirees or sportsman

Excellent for large family or group. Spacious enough for large gatherings, nice deck and large lawn. Good supply of dishes but could use more pans for those who cook. I would certainly go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Thank you for the feedback and review. We enjoyed meeting you and hope that you have a chance to relax at the river house again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dianne j.

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

Siblings retreat

Loved the neighborhood! Beautiful views! Wind winery was definitely worth the trip. We kayaked, fished from the dock and rode our bikes. Friendly neighbors and very convenient to Food Lion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Lovely home on the Rappahannock

This home is well-appointed. The owners have thought of everything. Clean. Well maintained. Perfect for a stay on the Rappahannock. The owner was quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caytlin W.

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

Beautiful views with friendly and accomodating owners!

Our experience was wonderful, fully equipped kitchen and comfortable accommodations. The house was very clean and had a great view of the river. My dog wouldn’t go swimming from their pier, and the Garrett’s went above and beyond to find a “beach area” for us to utilize since my dog was unsure about accessing the water from their pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

PAT W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful Peaceful Location

This property is a wonderful place to stay if looking for beautiful sun rises and sunsets, beautiful views, and quiet, peaceful surroundings. The home was spacious and wonderful. We loved the central room, containing a spacious kitchen, dining room, and living room (open floor plan). This room allowed everyone to be together and enjoy home cooked meals and lively conversation. We spent a lot of time on the porch overlooking the river, barbecuing, and spending quality family time together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

About the host

Hosted by John & Paige Garrett

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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.

Languages:

English

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