Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lancaster, VA

Golden Eagle Golf Club39 min drive
White Stone Beach42 min drive
Deltaville Marina65 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Banana Leaf

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Coral bedding room

1 Queen Bed

Heron Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Palm tree

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

We want to share our little slice of heaven with you on the Northern Neck. The house sits on almost 4 acres on an inlet just off the Corrotoman and Rappahanock Rivers. Bring your boat and dock it at our deep water dock. You can also rent a boat just around the corner at Yankee Point Marina. This peaceful house is perfect for fishing, crabbing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, or just taking a break from city life. We have lots of toys for you to enjoy with the house.
The house has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Three of the bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located upstairs and the additional bedroom and bathroom are located in the basement. There is also a 2 car garage where we store the toys. We have 1 paddleboard, 2 children's kayak, 1 adult kayak, and a water mat that can be used with the rental of the house. Most of the rooms have multiple beds that make it convenient for families with kids. Enjoy having your breakfast on the huge screened in porch or enjoy a glass of wine on the dock as you fish. Take a kayak out in the morning and you might even see a dophin or two or our Heron who lives in our inlet.
The Location of the house is perfect for quiet evenings at home by the firepit or a quick ride to nearby towns. The house is only a 20 minute drive to the town of Kilmarnock and White Stone, Va. Both have quaint shops and restaurants and a few wineries nearby. You can also visit the beautiful Tides Inn hotel by car or take your boat from the house for lunch or dinner. Visit Belle Isle state park and enjoy 7 miles of beaches and explore their trails and wetlands which is only 10 minutes from the house. You can also order food from Ellen's Country store (3 milles) or head to The Oaks restaurant which is a 10 minute drive from the house.

We hope you enjoy the house as much as we have. We have decorated the house with bright and happy colors to make it feel like a vacation. Let the fun and memorable times begin.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Need to have events approved by owner

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets need to be approved and agree to pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Note from host: Need to have events approved by owner

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Morattico Waterfront Museum and Historic Christ Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Good Luck Cellars and Compass Entertainment Complex. Steamboat Era Museum and Deltaville Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lancaster, VA

What's nearby

Historic Christ Church - 36 min drive
Steamboat Era Museum - 38 min drive
Golden Eagle Golf Club - 39 min drive
White Stone Beach - 42 min drive
Deltaville Marina - 65 min drive

Getting around

Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

Chesapeake Doughnut Company - 38 min drive
Urbanna Seafood Company - 66 min drive
Mi Jalisco - 62 min drive
The Tides Inn - 40 min drive
Debbie's Family Restaurant - 51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Morattico Waterfront Museum and Good Luck Cellars. Compass Entertainment Complex and Historic Christ Church are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Rick R.

12 April 2024

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

Family visit

We thought the property and home was very nice. Plenty of room for our group of four families. We did not use any of the outdoor stuff because we were there for a wedding and it rained the days the kids were at the house. We had an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ervin M.

30 March 2024

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

Nice,quite waterfront property

The house is nice and cozy, very simple but compact with everything we need, the cleaning team may have to do a bit more better job but it’s pet friendly house so I totally understand it can not be spotless..overall we love the house, pet friendly and price friendly as well. Let starts with the bedroom. So many room and bed for everyone, the bed is comfortable. Well stock on linen and bath towel Bathroom are clean but be very careful for slippery of the litter one base on the water is a bit slimy ( I think it well water. My friend love it. she said it keep her skin so moisturizer) Kitchen is fully stock everything work well. Dining room, living room is cozy.. we love the sunny room the most so much space and very nice area to hang out. We had diner and lunch there every day. Outdoor area are awesome. Love the fire pit and enjoy water view, no fish to catch but many jellyfish in the water. Since it cold and rainy we didn’t use any of the water gear at all. Should be a fun house for summer. The dog love the outdoor area.. overall it’s a family and kids friendly home. Ps* * t-mobile no service at all. The satellite internet is slow when 10 people are in use at the same time.. if you need a better internet for work that can ruin your plan.. but Good thing we want less screen time for the kids so it’s is a positive vibe for us. ** the gas grill is outdoor. Didn’t show in the house list so I ask the owner personally to make sure it’s there. Just FYI.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rose M.

27 December 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas getaway

The place was very roomy. Plenty of space. The temperature could have been better for certain area of the house. Those rugs (like in living room and dining area) need to be changed for the sake of people with allergies. The host was very sweet. I love the check in process. I would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

17 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

If you enjoy being out in the country and on the water then you will enjoy staying here. By street appearance the house is unassuming but the inside is large. It’s an older home but the owners have made upgrades and seems to be an ongoing project. The kitchen and bathrooms were well equipped with everything you need. The bedding was nice. We spent time outside enjoying the fire pit at night. It’s located on the river with a nice deck and docking. The host was great. She was always available by text and responded quickly. We would definitely rent this place again if wanted somewhere on the river to stay. It definitely os a great place for large family get togethers. Lots of space outside and inside for gatherings. My low rating regarding the online description of property is based on inaccurate mileage between this house and downtown Urbana. We came in for a long weekend to attend the oyster festival. The listing said 5.4 miles to Urbanna but actually Urbanna was 39 minutes away.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael P.

14 July 2023

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

Small but Mighty Good

We had 15 people spanning 4 families and 3 generations. The house is unassumingly large and accommodating compared to the square footage. At first glance we were concerned about ability to spread out but after a day we realized we had plenty of space. Outside activities dominated our time, but we were grateful for cold AC. Animal life is great - we saw multiple bald eagles, hawks, and blue crabs. The kayaks and SUP with the house were a huge highlight and we learned how great kid kayaks can be. Our six year olds navigated them easily with real independence. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and appliances but we had to go get our own dish soap and DW detergent. The fridge and cabinets had some food in them - none was expired. This may be a perk for some guests, but with four families it made it hard for us to fit all our supplies for the week. Cell service was almost non-existent (which we didn’t mind as it ensured we “disconnected” from the real world). WiFi was also spotty and often didn’t support streaming high def shows. Tip: make sure you write down the door code and/or WiFi password before you arrive. We had to borrow the neighbors WiFi password to get onto VRBO app and find them.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Your host

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Northern Neck a little over 2 years ago. Having a family of 5 it can be hard to find things to do that we all enjoy. We found that when we are at the "Tipsy Mermaid" everyone is happy. There is fun to be had at all ages from kids to grandparents. There is just something special about having a house on the water.