Stunning Dunnsville Retreat on Rappahannock River w/ Boat Dock!

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A two-story white house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a view of a lake.
A large white building with a red roof, surrounded by a field of sunflowers.
A selection of wine bottles on a wooden bar counter in a restaurant.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white island, and a dining area with white chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dunnsville, VA
  • Place, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hobbs Hole Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Rappahannock River Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Dunnsville

Located in Dunnsville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Menokin Foundation and Stratford Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Coleman Island. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Dunnsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • 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
  • Westmoreland State Park - 52 min drive - 70.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Dunnsville Retreat on Rappahannock River w/ Boat Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Dunnsville Retreat on Rappahannock River w/ Boat Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Dunnsville Retreat on Rappahannock River w/ Boat Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Dunnsville Retreat on Rappahannock River w/ Boat Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Dunnsville Retreat on Rappahannock River w/ Boat Dock! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Hobbs Hole Golf Course, Coleman Island 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. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and catch some nice fish.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thanks a bunch! Glad you enjoyed the stay and got some good fishing in. Hope to have you back for another great trip soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough about this property! House exceeded expectations! Host was great and kept in touch. Would absolutely return and would recommend. Secluded but close to anything you need. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad the home knocked it out of the park and gave you that tucked-away feel without being too far from the action. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot!

Perfect getaway by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Hi Joshua, Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the river getaway. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, great house, great view! Secluded and very private. Amazing dock with plenty of room for all of us out there. And the dock is out way out there, which was fantastic. We will absolutely return to this property for a number of future getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share this. It’s awesome to hear how much you enjoyed the space, especially the dock. That long walk out over the water is one of our favorite parts of the property too, so it’s great to know it made your stay special. The privacy and quiet out there really do make it feel like a true escape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Great location and fun activities at the house - even in the winter. The home is a bit run down and in need of some maintenance, but overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2025
Hi Susan, Thanks so much for staying with us We're glad you had a fun time and enjoyed the location and activities even in the winter Appreciate the note about the maintenance, definitely something we'll keep in mind as we work to keep the place in great shape We'd love to have you back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Screened in back deck and dock is where we stayed most of the time. Very clean and house very spacious. Would definetly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the screened in deck and dock, they really are the best spots to relax. Happy to hear the house felt clean and spacious for your stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in dunnsville was fantastic! The house was beautifully appointed, with all the amenities that we needed. I loved the kitchen and we were able to have family breakfasts every morning. Check in was a breeze, and our host responded to our every need.
Breakfast at the dining room table.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
We’re so glad you had a fantastic stay in Dunnsville! Love hearing that the kitchen became your spot for family breakfasts, that’s exactly what the home is meant for. It makes us happy knowing check in was easy and that we could be there when you needed us. You’re always welcome back whenever you’re ready for another getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River views were amazing!

We watched an osprey building the nest right off the back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Hi Theresa, Thanks for the great review! So cool that you got to see the osprey nesting right out back, what a view. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back sometime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our River Stay

We had a very relaxing but rainy days. We enjoy just being by the water. Our host was always available to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Hi Linda, Thanks for the lovely review! Rain or shine, we're so glad you had a relaxing time by the water. Appreciate the kind words, and you're always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfortable, cozy, well equipped house. The real gems are the outdoor living spaces. The photos don’t do justice to the serene views of the river from both the screened in porch and the large patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
Thanks a ton, David. Really glad you enjoyed the house, but even happier to hear the porch and patio stole the show. Those river views are hard to beat, and it’s awesome you felt they were even better than the pictures. We’d love to have you back whenever you’re ready for another getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay here! The sunrises over the Rappahannock River are great! The thermostat needing a pin to change heat/cool modes and schedules was our only frustration!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Hi Stephen, Thanks so much for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the river views, those sunrises really are something special. Appreciate the feedback about the thermostat too, we will look into making that easier for future guests. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverview

Sitting on the back porch in the morning listening to the water and birds was very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
That sounds amazing! So glad you got to relax and enjoy those peaceful mornings on the back porch. Thanks for staying with us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

The house had beautiful view of the river and a wonderful screened porch on the second floor, and nice game room with an extra fridge which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thanks for the solid review! Glad you loved the river view and enjoyed hanging out on the screened porch. Sounds like the game room and extra fridge came in handy too. Hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View!

This house has amazing views of the Rappahannock River! What you see in the pictures is what you get. If you are not out swimming in the river, the host has plenty of games to entertain you and your family. What a great property! We will be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thanks so much for the awesome review! Glad you loved the views and had fun with the games. Sounds like a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the river. We’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Very comfortable and a beautiful setting. It was just the two of us, but because of the layout of the house, it didn't seem like we were rattling around in a huge property. Cozy and comfy. All that said, it is a perfect place for a large family/friend group. There is nothing promised that was not delivered. Pretty sure we'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Really appreciate the 10 out of 10. So glad it felt cozy for just the two of you, even in a bigger space. Love hearing everything lived up to expectations. It’s definitely a great spot for families or friend groups too. Hope to see you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot!

Great spot for a small family gathering. We have local family in Burlington, so this place was about 20 mins from them. We were able to host dinner and s’mores one night with the family. It’s always a little tricky because my mother uses a wheelchair. Since there were facilities I the ground floor, this provided a space for all to enjoy without utilizing stairs. I’m sure we’ll be back, we had a great time! Maybe next time we’ll actually get to fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Hi Ralauni, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so glad the space worked well for your family gathering and made it easy for everyone to enjoy time together, especially with the ground-floor accessibility. It sounds like you created some wonderful memories with dinners and s’mores around the property. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime, hopefully, you’ll get to try your hand at fishing next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway with amazing view!

The property sits directly on the Rappahanock River and is a beautiful view! It was 24-35 degrees while we were there so we didn't sit on the porch much but I imagine in summer it's where I would stay. There is so much to do there, too... Ping pong, air hockey, arcade, hot tub. It was just my husband and me but I would love to come back with some of the grands in summer. Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2024
Hi Ann, Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your getaway and took in the beautiful views of the Rappahannock River. It sounds like you made the most of the amenities despite the chilly weather, and we agree, the porch in summer would be a perfect spot to relax. We’d love to welcome you back, whether it’s for another quiet retreat or a fun-filled stay with the grandkids. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of paradise on the Rappahannock

I cannot say enough positive things about this property. Not only was clean and in good repair, but the owners had clearly put effort into the details of creating a good experience. Entry was straightforward, light switches were labeled, and clear instructions were given for every element of the property. The kitchen was well stocked, and I had no problem cooking large meals for everyone with the provided equipment. Bedrooms were cozy, and common areas were comfortable. The amenities, especially the game room, were a standout. I would absolutely return to this property often.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2024
Hi Shannon, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the little details we put into creating a great guest experience. It’s wonderful to know that everything from the labeled light switches to the well-stocked kitchen and cozy bedrooms made your visit comfortable and seamless. We’re especially glad you loved the game room—it’s one of our favorite features too! We would be delighted to host you again and can’t wait to welcome you back to your slice of paradise on the Rappahannock.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family time

The house is older than it appears in the pictures but that just adds to the charm. It was convenient enough to Tappahanock that we ordered dinner and picked it up each night. The kitchen could use flat baking sheets but everything else was available. The king-sized bed in the master room was very comfortable. My mother did not sleep comfortably in the Queen bed, it was too low to the ground. If sleeping in the 2 queen room or in one of the twin beds, you will need to go up and down very steep stairs not suitable for the elderly. The twin beds are not in an enclosed room but more a loft area. To access the game room, you have to exit the main house and go down the outside stairs to enter thru a separate entrance. This was very inconvenient with the smaller children as we did not want them going outside alone. There are no arcade games even though it is showed in the pictures. The dart board only had 2 working darts. The air hockey table fan was not efficient enough to work. It was also extremely windy so unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy the outside porch or the fire pit. They did have wood available, which was a nice thought. The wind was so bad it kept blowing the very heavy top off the hot tub, it was NOT easy trying to get it back on. I don't know if there's a way to secure it but that should be looked into. The living room curtains were missing over the big window. We would love to return in the summer to enjoy the beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
Hi Emily, Thanks so much for the thoughtful review and for spending some quality family time at the house. We’re really glad you enjoyed the space and the setup overall. We also appreciate you pointing out a few things that could’ve made your stay even smoother, super helpful for us. Thanks for flagging the kitchen tools and game room details, and for sharing your experience with the stairs and layout. Definitely good stuff for future guests to know, especially those traveling with kids or older family members. We'll keep all of this in mind as we continue to fine-tune the space. Hope y’all made some great memories, and we’d love to have you back when the weather’s a bit more cooperative!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate you and would be glad to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Hi Romina, We appreciate your feedback! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Hi Glenna, Thank you so much for your rating! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future!
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