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Street view...Shade for your morning coffee!
Breathtaking sunrise from the wrap around deck
View from the street to show parking
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Spring grove, VA
  • College of William and Mary
  • Jamestown Settlement
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Historic Jamestowne
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master FUN room

3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!

Welcome to “The Riva!” The memories made in our family river home have been endless. The living room with 7 huge picture windows plus a sliding glass door overlooking the river makes the sunrises dreamy!! This home is perfect for families coming to relax, boat, fish, and sightsee with a quick free ferry ride(drive on) across to Jamestown or Williamsburg (BUSCH GARDENS!!). It runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It’s about 15 minutes to the FREE drive-on ferry, a 15-20 min ferry ride then once you dock it’s about 10 minutes to get to Busch Gardens. There is also a public beach just off the ferry for everyone to enjoy. We have no doubt your family memories will be endless as well!!

IF YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A FERRY: The Ferry is a FREE fun experience! You drive on with your car. Once the boat leaves the dock you can get out and walk around. Enjoy looking over the water, the birds, and all the river scenery. Then once the boat docks, you drive off and are in Williamsburg/Jamestown! There is also a restroom located on the ferry. Go experience it!!

Only a 2.5-hour drive to mountain resorts for skiing and snowboarding, such as Massanutten and Wintergreen.

The wrap-around deck with a picnic table, cornhole boards, fire pit with seating, gas grill, and additional chairs makes for great outdoor entertainment! Enjoy a cozy cup of coffee (provided) or a cocktail while sitting by the fire table and watching the sunset as the eagles fly over the river.

The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you could need to use to cook! 2 full-size refrigerators. (One in the kitchen one in the laundry room) Coffee and filters provided.

There are tons of games and puzzles in the closet if there’s a rainy day. Try our family favorite, Chicken Foot, with the Dominos!

This was never meant to be a rental so trust me there’s everything!

All linens are white, cozy, and freshly laundered including down comforters! AND INCLUDED at no additional cost!

Keyless entry makes checking in at any time seamless.

Please let me know at the time of booking if you will be bringing motorized toys so I can review the guidelines.

The private beach area is for lot owners only, but everyone can enjoy the river view from the wrap-around deck! Nice public boat ramp located approx 12 min from the house. Gorgeous public beach right at Jamestown! Pack up and enjoy the day!

Property manager

Amanda McLaughlin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The beach viewed from deck is private and for lot owners only.
No open fires and do not use the grill on the deck
Put furniture back where it belongs. Leave home in the same condition as when you arrived. All stained linens will be charged to renter.

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: 13
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

Spring Grove

Located in Spring Grove, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Notable landmarks in the area include Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne. Travelling with kids? Consider Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Galaxy Tag. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spring grove, VA

What's nearby

  • Jamestown Beach - 55 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Jamestown Settlement - 57 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Historic Jamestowne - 60 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 54 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charles City Dairy Freeze - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪S S Sub Shop - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tops China Restaurant - ‬55 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Busch Gardens-Williamsburg-Fishing-Cornhole-Deck-River View- FIRE TABLE! located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Colonial National Historical Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Smith's Fort. Jamestown Beach and Chippokes Plantation State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori L.

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

Memorial Stay

Older but comfortable. Love the view and the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendell K.

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

Bachelorette party

We wanted to find somewhere relaxing to stay for the weekend. To celebrate our friend getting married. It was perfect the view was amazing house has enough space no one fort on top of each other. Really close to the ferry to take to Jamestown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family getaway

Our trip was wonderful, and the rental home exceeded our expectations. It was a perfect fit for my large family, and everyone truly enjoyed their stay. The home was clean, well-stocked, and incredibly comfortable.We especially appreciated the thoughtful touches—upon arrival.The children also had a fantastic time riding the ferry—it was a highlight of the trip.The home was beautiful and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

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

Birthday Celebration

We found the house to be exactly as described. We really enjoyed the open layout downstairs for hanging out together. Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Williamsburg Trip

Great place to stay and enjoy country side next to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Our stay was fantastic and accommodating for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocky C.

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

Stay to visit Williamsburg

Family gatherings
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Rivah house

We loved the serenity of the space and the tranquillity of the River. Great accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Secluded, peaceful cabin

We had a great time at the cabin. We really enjoyed the wraparound deck and full wall view of river from living and dining rooms downstairs. The binoculars and telescope were a nice addition to check out the view. Comfortable beds and linens. Ideal if you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Family vacation

This was the perfect house for our family vacation. The granddaughters loved the mermaid room with the 4 beds so they could all sleep the together. The beds were comfy, and the views were beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

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

Perfect getaway

The property was perfect for me and my teammates and offered a quiet oasis to relax after playing ball all day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelton D.

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

Inviting property

Cozy, accommodating home. The house was a convenient distance from the ferry and allowed for a high amount of guests to stay. Plenty of entertainment for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Summer family trip

We had a nice time using this as home base while we went to Jamestown and Busch Gardens. It is a bit remote and by the end of the week the commute with the ferry was getting old. A nice, quiet place to stay for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

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

Fun spot by the river

We stayed here and visited Colonial Williamsburg. It was a reasonable distance away from what we wanted and had a big room to put all the kids in. It's in a quiet neighborhood away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane-Ann H., Kingston, TN

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

Lovely visit

We very much enjoyed our stay at River House. The view of the James River was spectacular and the house was cozy and very comfortable. I loved riding the ferry over to Jamestown and Williamsburg, The hosts are first rate and very helpful. Loved sitting in the very comfortable living room and watching the eagles, osprey and other birds flying around the river. Great vacation place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sunny J.

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

An ideal family vacation cabin.

This secluded hideaway cabin is obviously a home with years of accumulation of entertainment and home away from home necessities. Despite its age, it was incredibly clean. If vacationing in the Williamsburg area, the ferry is fun and adds to the “family entertainment”. Although the commute is a hike, the home feeling rather than commercial hotel is absolutely worth the trade off. The hostess was available to respond to any questions. As planned renovations come about, it can only enhance anyone’s vacation. Highly recommend for a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Lovely views

Comfortable home. So grateful for a home that had enough beds for my whole crew. Pics are accurate representation. Beautiful sunset views from living room and deck. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kami N.

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

Family Christmas

It was great the only thing no extra toilet paper but other then that great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Brunswick, Georgia, USA

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

Great house

Great house, when we arrived and let Amanda know the code was right there to get in. This is away from any major roads so you may want to stock up. The James River ferry is also neat. Well worth the stay, thanks Amanda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

Hidden Gem

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Williamsburg and stay here! A very seamless and quick (free) car ferry ride across the James to get to Busch Gardens and Jamestown. This place is great for families. There is even a basketball hoops the kids enjoyed! Lots of space to move and very quiet and serene. We tried 2/3 restaurants in town, both good. Neighbors were friendly and lots of charm. Amanda was fabulous to work with during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

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

Surry

Stayed for several days after Christmas. Had a lovely view of the James River and the house had plenty of room for our two families. The ferry was lots of fun to go to Williamsburg and Jamestown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Super cute and calming

We loved our stay at Spring Grove. The beds were comfy, the setting quiet and the house cozy with a great view. It is rather remote and the owner seems to have thought of the little things that might be needed. We had events planned in Williamsburg and enjoyed the ferry ride over. Our only regret is that we didn't plan more downtime to enjoy the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great place to get away . Great place to have a great time exploring history .

wonderful property and house . great for nearby attractions . Most need accessed by a free ferry which in itself was very nice. We went to Jamestown , Williamsburg , Norfolk Navel Tour , seeing much of the Atlantic fleet. Played miniture golf . the week got too short to get to Busch Gardens or Yorktowne Battlefield.Loved our family vacation . Thank you very much .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Erica W.

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

Last minute getaway.

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The owner was flexible and responded quickly to my questions. The home is in a rural area so it was very quiet. You have a beautiful view of the James River from the house but there is no direct access to the river from the house. The listing states walking distance but we could not figure out how to access the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed a long weekend at this property and it fit our family well! The house was clean and well stocked with cooking equipment, coffee, towels and sheets, and board games. As previous reviews state, it is not near any grocery stores, so get your groceries on the way in. We enjoyed the ferry ride over to Williamsburg one day. It was enjoyable but you must plan around ferry times. Air conditioning worked well. Description and pictures are a good representation of property. Great place and good communication from owner. Our only small complaint- if any, is the distance from activities, and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Linda S.

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

Time-out!!

Very comfortable, relaxing and well appointed. We brought our own breakfast foods and snacks, but otherwise it out. Very appreciative for the game closet as described in the day. Corn hole boards. Unfortunately, our weather was not the best so we were happy to be able to pull one car under and access the house without getting soaked. It might be good to label the sliding glass doors that one shouldn’t try to open. We were a little bit concerned about the situation in terms of the ferry, and were delighted to find out that there was no charge for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda McLaughlin

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Welcome! My name is Amanda and my family, as well as myself, are so excited to share our family home with you. I am a mother of 2 adult children and live in Currituck, NC (rural OBX!) I am here to help answer any questions about the home and surrounding area to help make this your family's favorite vacation!

Why they chose this property

My grandparents choose this spot over 55 years ago! The neighbors are all like family! The home is family-friendly and has a little something for everyone. We hope to share it with you so that your family can make similar memories to ours over the years!

What makes this property unique

This home is located almost directly across the James River from the historic Jamestown and Williamsburg. A quick free ferry ride (in your car)takes you across to outlet shopping, Colonial Williamsburg (Busch Gardens/Water Country theme parks), and historic Jamestown.

Languages:

English

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