Locust Lodge is the perfect river place for your family and friends to gather.

7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Enjoy the area

Dunnsville, VA

Riverside Tappahannock Hospital17 min drive
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge29 min drive
A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)51 min drive
Westmoreland State Park54 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Bed

Office 2

1 King Bed

Theater room

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 6

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 7

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Warm, inviting, rustic riverfront home. Excellent water views. Walk or ride the golf cart to your own private +200'x30' sand beach, boat ramp, lighted pier with water and fish cleaning table.

Many outside activities from fishing, crabbing, swimming, floating, boating (4 kayaks, 4 person paddleboat, paddleboard), fishing poles, crabpots, badmitten, croquet, bochi ball (all provided) that can be played on over 2 acres of flat lawn area. Pier/beach chairs and umbrellas are supplied.

There is plenty of seating on the large 2nd story deck and ground level screened porch, overlooking the lawn and river, to watch the outside activities.

After the sun goes down there is cable, high speed cable internet, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Xbox. There are 8 TVs and 2 home theater systems (1 with a 12' projection screen) for your own movie theater experience. There is a gameroom with a tv, 9' pool table, a 12' shuffleboard, dart board, video arcade, poker table, puzzles and board games.

The great room is @1000 square feet with a 12 person dining table, 3 person bar thru to kitchen, 8 person kitchen island and living area seating for the entire family. The kitchen is fully equipped to cook for all of your family and guests; commercial oven stove/cook top, 30" commercial griddle, 2 full size refridgerators, 2 full size microwaves, commercial Bunn double coffee maker, 3 grills (2 propane,1 charcoal), 400lb ice machine and a separate 90lb ice dispenser. If you prefer there are several highly recommended restaurants within 7 miles in and around the Tappahanock area.

When its time to sleep there are 5 king, 3 queen, 1 full, 9 twins, 2 queen pull out sofas and 1 full size baby crib (portable crib and pack-n-play available upon request) for many different ways for your family to spread out. All linens, towels and beach towels are supplied. There are 2 master bedrooms with private bathrooms. Master bedroom 1 has a handicap toilet to tub tranfer bench available upon request.

There is a gas log fireplace upstairs, wood stove downstairs (wood provided) and outside propane heater for the winter snowbird renters.

This is a really unique home that will more than meet the needs of large family groups. Please book well in advance, we fill up fast.

Property manager

Allen Elder

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Stairway guards on steps in house and deck.

Events

No events allowed

Outside cameras monitor sound and people.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed outside only

Friend and family units only. Failure to comply wi

There is no trash service. Must be 16 to operate t

Grills are usable at the guests risk. Owner will n

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Outside cameras monitor sound and people.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern. 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 - 17 min drive
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - 29 min drive
Westmoreland State Park - 54 min drive
Stratford Hall - 56 min drive
Northern Neck Farm Museum - 65 min drive

Restaurants

Hobbs Hole Restaurant - 17 min drive
The Sandbar - 17 min drive
Fairways Bar and Grill - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Locust Lodge is the perfect river place for your family and friends to gather. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Locust Lodge is the perfect river place for your family and friends to gather.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Locust Lodge is the perfect river place for your family and friends to gather.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Locust Lodge is the perfect river place for your family and friends to gather. located?

This family-friendly Dunnsville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Warsaw Town Park and Rappahannock Community College. Menokin Foundation and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

26 August 2023

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

Amazing

We chose this property for our family reunion this year. This house was able to accommodate all of us (12 adults 5 children) with room to spare You only have to leave for groceries. From the fishing, kayaks paddle boat everything was in your reach. The owner is very responsive to any and all your concerns. Could not recommend this property enough

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

15 April 2023

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Fabulous Lodge

Property was fantastic for our Family birthday celebration. More then enough rooms, beds, baths, kitchen and dining. Outdoor river dock and beach were used extensively. Can’t beat the sunrise from the deck or dock.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M., State College, PA, United States

14 January 2023

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

Beautiful view for New Years with friends

We are a group of 16 adults and 6 children that stayed over New Years. The view of the water is amazing and we enjoyed some pleasant weather to take some kayaks out on the water and enjoy the dock and play set. The rooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our group. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with no need to bring anything from home. The owner was very responsive and communicative. We had a small issue with the toilets and water on the main level due to rainy weather and the septic system, but it was super minor and the host was accommodating. I would note that the twins that accompany many of the queen beds are smaller than your typical twin bed, but perfect for the kids. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

DeShawn M.

27 November 2022

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Spanish Reunion

Our 4th family reunion, which included 19 of us was held on thanksgiving weekend at the Locust Lodge and the accommodations were great. We had more than enough room and the house provided everything that we needed, all we had to bring was our clothes, toiletries and food. It was a good time and thanks Allen for loaning us your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

10 October 2022

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

True delight

Nine of us gather twice a year and this was our first here. We loved it! We commented several times throughout our stay that we felt like we staying at a friend's home. It is so comfortable. You will definitely find something to entertain yourself. Fishing, kayaking, croquet, walking, watching the gorgeous sunrises and moonrise, making friends with the neighbor Great Dane or watching for the resident eagle. The owners are engaged and very quick to respond to all questions. We would love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Allen Elder

My wife and I have been married for @40 years. We are both retired and have 3 children and 6 grandchildren (ages 1-13). We have spoiled all of them.

I am a jack of all trades (master of SOME) that was educated in commercial art. I enjoy creating things in my mind and then making them with my hands. I have a passion for electronics and have built more home theaters than I can count. I enjoy remodeling but my best skill is deconstruction.

My wife is very imaginative and loves to entertain. Her passion is decorating for holidays, gatherings, and special occassions. When she's not decorating to entertain, she is remodeling rooms. She challenges me all the time trying to make, modify or build something she dreams up.

Our goal is for everyone that walks through the door: feel at home. We want people to walk around and discover things we have done that are unique, unusual and different.

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in this area when our kids were 3-10 years old. We loved the area and especially the river, which is shallow enough to turn our kids loose.

We looked for a place around here for a few months. We knew this house was meant for us, when we walked through the door for the first time. The stone fireplace was the first thing that caught our eye. We wanted a river place large enough for my family, siblings and their family to gather for vacation, holidays and special occasions.

Our home is a place that everyone that visits, wants to stay and is large enough to not have to turn anyone away.

When you walk through the door for the first time, we know you will have the same feeling we have everytime we walk in the door.

What makes this property unique

There may be nicer river homes that have some of what this home has to offer (waterfront, views, pier, boat ramp, large beach, large level lawn, rustic river charm with modern amentities), but few can even come close to entertaining space for more than the 30+ people that can sleep in beds, without feeling crowded. You and your guests will feel at home as soon as you walk through the door.

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