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Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Private Beach
Sunset on the York
Boat access
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hayes, VA
  • Place, Cuba Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorktown Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Double with Single Bunk

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4 - Single Trundle Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg.

Welcome to your wonderful waterfront retreat at the Getaway River House and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you arrive at this hidden gem on the York River! Nestled just a stone's throw away from the historic charm of Williamsburg and Yorktown, this serene sanctuary offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. With accommodations for 10, the Getaway is an ideal location for cozy to large families or multi-family vacations.
Step onto your private white sand beach, where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, crabbing, birdwatching, and kayaking or paddleboarding. The warm sand beckons you to unwind and soak up the sun's warm embrace while relaxing with a good book. Immerse yourself in river life and take advantage of the crabbing, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking right at your doorstep. Guests will find beach chairs, a canoe, life jackets, and miscellaneous beach equipment like noodles, rafts, etc. for their use during their stay at the Getaway.
For a day of adventure explore the surrounding area with a trip to historic Yorktown just over the bridge (4 miles), cruise the scenic Colonial Parkway to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown (18.2 miles), spend the day at Busch Gardens (17 miles) or get in a round or 2 of golf at one of the many gorgeous courses the area has to offer!
Whip up delicious meals in the beautiful recently renovated full kitchen, equipped with all the essentials including double ovens, refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher, and microwave. Plenty of cookware and kitchen gadgets including a drip coffee maker and a Keurig, a blender, a griddle, and lots of little extra kitchen gadgets. Enjoy your culinary creations in the dining area, step out onto the sun porch, or enjoy the outdoor table and glider all offering picturesque views of the river for an alfresco dining experience you won’t soon forget. If you’re looking to grill out a charcoal grill is available too. We include some basic staples to get you started including some paper products, some dish soap, and of course fresh linens for the beds and bath towels.
Traditionally available for weekly rentals, we also offer flexible arrangements for weekend getaways or split-week stays, perfect for accommodating your family or friends visiting from out of town. Why settle for the ordinary when you can experience the extraordinary at the Getaway River House with Private Beach?

The Getaway is a large free-standing home on about an acre lot. Originally built in 1950 the house has some some transitions between rooms with a small step. We have a couple of caretakers who live nearby to take care of the grass and provide assistance should any emergency pop up that needs immediate attention. Book your escape today and make memories to last a lifetime.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hayes

Located in Hayes, this holiday home is on the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Travelling with kids? Consider Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, or check out an event or a game at Back Creek Park Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Hayes, VA

What's nearby

  • Cuba Island - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Yorktown Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Colonial National Historical Park - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 28 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Water Country USA - 30 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 32 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scoot's BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York River Oyster Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yorktown Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪USCG Yorktown Galley - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg. located?

This Hayes holiday home is on the beach, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cuba Island, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crown Pointe Marina and Jordan Marina. York River Yacht Club and York Shores Neighborhood Park and Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Very spacious with an amazing view! Clean, in a great location, friendly neighbors!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here over Labor Day weekend, mostly because of the amazing view and wonderful private beach. The house was clean and very accommodating for a large group. The neighbors were super friendly and helpful. I would recommend this stay. However, there are a few issues with the house. Small steps between the rooms on the main floor lead to stubbed toes and tripping. Guests should not have to provide toilet paper and paper towels, as they should be considered a necessity. Some dish towels and more hands towels and wash cloths would be nice too. Also, concerning the directions to the property, it would be helpful to let guests know that they should turn on Browns Lane to get to Butner Lane. The MAPS App had us turn earlier, into a dead end. We arrived in the dark, so it was a difficulty navigating to the address.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Great views and wonderful location

We had a wonderful time .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa t.

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

Wonderful getaway!

This was a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful property. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Spring Break Getaway

We stayed the week for our spring break and the property did not disappoint. Besides the well appointed rooms and the kitchen the luxury of the private beach felt most special. It was hard to step away from the shores of the York with such lovely weather, however we did manage to explore the historical and significant sites that were so close to our stay. With every visit we find something new and look forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin C.

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

Beautiful quiet relaxing

We truly enjoyed our trip. Host responded quickly to all questions. A few minor upgrades would make it 100% perfect. Dining room chairs and table need upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful home and location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The owners were very pleasant, responsive, and helpful. The home was beautiful and clean, and we all really enjoyed the little beach out back. Kids were excited with the canoe, and we even had fun while waiting out Tropical Storm Elsa for a whole day. My girls and I really enjoyed the kitchen, listening to the radio and preparing meals for our group of 9. Thanks so much for an unforgettable family vacation! We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Hidden gem!

Our family of 7 enjoyed this home! There was something for everyone to do! My 8 year and 11 year old especially loved the beach area. They caught so many crabs and spent hours there! It’s close enough to the parks but far enough away from all the town life. We had deer, frogs, lizard visitors. The space of the house was perfect as well as a fully stocked kitchen! Neighbors are extremely nice too! Would recommend picking this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely long weekend at the River House

We had a lovely stay at the River House. Despite the rain for the first few days, our kids stayed entertained in the house playing hide and seek and board games. We enjoyed the scenic drive to Colonial Williamsburg and our time there. And we got some great sun on our last day, and the kids really enjoyed splashing in the water and playing on the beach while the adults read at the picnic table in the yard. My only suggestion is to bring water shoes if you will be playing in the water as there are some oyster shells that caused a few cuts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noel P., Pennsylvania

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

Wonderful location, spacious, as described

The Granger’s home is wonderful. It has a great location on the York River with a little private beach. It is a spacious house and has a comfortable master bedroom bed and a nice jacuzzi tub which made our stay nice. The house is close to Williamsburg (the historic triangle) and not too far from the coast (Virginia Beach). The house isn’t as luxurious as other 5 star homes we have stayed in (some houses provide some consumables like cleaning products, trash bags, spices, and starter rolls of toilet paper and basic linens), but we definitely were happy and comfortable and would rent again. We are so incredibly grateful that home owners like the Grangers open their homes to renters like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Marc E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Riverfront Weekend Stay

The house really needs a deep clean, and some maintenance items need to be addressed.The kitchen was not well stocked with silverware, and there's a limited selection of cookware. None of the bathrooms had hand soap or hand towels, and we had to purchase kleenex and toilet paper. These are generally provided in VRBO rentals.There's not much room in the "living room", considering the number of bedrooms. The layout of the house is odd, broken up into small areas. Several of the flooring thresholds are trip hazards.The upstairs has a nice play area for kids.The kitchen is very large, with a large table and bar area. Double ovens was a plus. The view of the river is nice.We parked 4 cars without issue. The property shares a driveway and parking area with a neighboring rental. Our trashcan was full after a three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica K.

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

House a little quirky

We mainly picked this property for the location, and we were mostly happy with that aspect of the stay. The property was convenient to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens while still being on the water. But there were neighboring properties very close by (literally sharing the lot), and while the neighbors were friendly, we didn't expect to be interacting with anyone. The house itself was quirky. The layout of the upstairs isn't ideal because you had to go through one of the bedrooms to access 2 other rooms, and our teens were not happy about that. There were also small steps up and down to all the rooms on the main floor, which we tripped on several times. And none of us were used to well water. Although we used the provided water cooler to drink, the smell of the well water made showering unpleasant, and we cooked with it at one point and the pasta was nearly inedible. And our friends complained that the upstairs bedroom with the queen bed, the mattress was very firm and uncomfortable, and the blinds would not close all the way so the sun woke them up early each day.These were all minor issues and some of us were more willing to overlook them than others, but my group would not choose to rent this property again if we were looking in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and peaceful waterfront home. Fabulous hosts. Close to historic triangle for convenience but far enough away that you can leave it all behind and just relax. One caveat for this house though. It wouls not be ideal for anyone with mobility issues because it has numerous steps and ledges. Other than that, it is heaven! Thank you so much for allowing us to be your guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and property were absolutely perfect for our family! The location is optimal for a vacation combo of education and beach, we enjoyed both!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luther P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, beautiful location, beach was great.Great Kitchen roomy and well stocked.Would stay here again. Neighbors were friendly and great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela W.

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

Relaxing

There was plenty of space for 6 adults. It was very clean. The kitchen was spacious for cooking and had everything you would need, except cookie sheets. The kitchen table was very large for meals and playing games. The view was beautiful and it was very peaceful sitting outside. There was a lot of seaweed on the beach that had to be raked. The location of the property was private yet convenient to restaurants and grocery stores. We had planned a history vacation and it didn’t disappoint. We all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori S.

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

Vacation

Very nice home. Only issues were the ants in the kitchen. Had plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The place was as expected. Clean and comfortable and very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Close to the historic triangle.

The house is older. There are several weird step ups in the house and none of us left without having stubbed our toes multiple times. The house was clean but could definitely use a deep clean sometime. It would not be ideal for the elderly and is not handicap accessible at all. The yard was great though very big and the views from the beach were very nice. The location is perfect if Yorktown, Jamestown and Williamsburg are where you are visiting. I would stay here again but would like it if the carpets were cleaner next time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Perfect for a Colonial Weekend!

Great location for a weekend spent at Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens! Awesome that we got to use the canoe! Also, really nice kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family weekend together

Excellent place to enjoy 4 generations of my family. Plenty of space to play with my grandkids outside and games to enjoy on the inside. Very quiet neighborhood and plenty of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Rustic Getaway, Off beaten Path

This home is very humble and cozy, which is to say, if you're into amenities and shiny things, it's not for you. We had (4) adults and (6) kids all in the rental, which had adequate spacing and sleeping arrangements, linens and towels all provided. It's a true weathered lake cabin, with canoe, fishing poles, and the likes. Wonderful family and friend memories made.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vita D.

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

Riverfront house

Loved everything about this property! House was bigger than i pictured. Many rooms, lots of space. Will definitely hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phantom Hill Farm

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

Great Family Weekend Getaway

We had a great family getaway. We especially loved the screened in front porch, private beach, and the generosity of the hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg Granger

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I was born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia. Married my beautiful wife Lisa and we have three great kids who enjoy canoeing & kayaking on the river.

Why they chose this property

I chose to buy this vacation home because of its proximity to Williamsburg. It is close enough for a quick drive and just far enough to feel like you are really getting away. Growing up in Williamsburg we often traveled to Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks of North Carolina for vacation. Now a lovely drive on the Colonial Parkway over the Coleman Bridge and we are there without the headache of a long traffic filled road trip.

What makes this property unique

The Getaway has it all - water sports, a relaxing private sandy beach, and is convenient to Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Yorktown, and more. With accommodations for 10, there is room to spread out.

Languages:

English

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