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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Pickleball on-site
A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Balcony
Spa pool on site
Private pool
Dog-friendly
Toys
On-site fitness centre
Explore the area
Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
Place, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
23 min drive
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Place, Spotsylvania Towne Centre
25 min drive
Fredericksburg Battlefield
Place, Fredericksburg Battlefield
26 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
57 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1: Poolside Paradise & Luxe Relaxation ✨
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2: The Ultimate Luxury Retreat: Private, Intimate, and Relaxing
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3: Serene Queen Suite to Retreat with Luxe Bath & Cozy Lounge nearby in upper foyer
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 - King Bed Family with Private 4' granite top vanity, sink, dressing area and walk in closet
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5: Comfy Queen Bed & Private Vanity – Features a granite 4' sink & dressing area, with the option to connect to Bedroom 4 as a family suite or remain a private retreat.
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 Secluded Spa Sanctuary – First Floor Ensuite
Bathroom 6: Main Level Powder Room – Style Meets Function
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Only a Few Summer Dates Remain - Infinity Pool, Trails & Private River Escape
RIVER ROCK VILLA | A PRIVATE RESORT EXPERIENCE IN EVERY SEASON
2026 Summer Availability: June 22–25 (3-night minimum), July 28–30, August 14–18, plus one final summer week opening at the end of August. Select September dates may also be available.
Some places entertain. Others help you reconnect.
Tucked beside more than 4,000 protected acres along the Rappahannock River, River Rock Villa is a private resort retreat designed for gathering, celebrating, and slowing down together.
Infinity pool. Year-round spa. Chef’s kitchen. Sandy-floor billiards grotto. Private wooded trails leading to the river for fishing, swimming, picnics, and exploration.
Here, families spread out and come together—kids exploring outdoors, adults lingering over coffee, and evenings filled with games, conversation, and unhurried time.
Luxury and nature are not separate experiences here. They exist side by side.
THE FOUR SEASONS OF RIVER ROCK
Spring arrives with birdsong, gardens awakening, and woodland trails inviting exploration. Flowering trees and shrubs encircle the circular drive, iron sculptures emerge among the blooms, and a hidden arbor invites guests toward nature's unfolding views.
Summer brings long afternoons at the pool, fishing along the shoreline, meals on the terrace, and twilight fireflies dancing through the trees.
Autumn transforms the surrounding woods into a tapestry of color, perfect for crisp hikes, porch conversations wrapped in blankets, and evenings gathered around the fire.
Winter turns River Rock Villa into a cozy retreat where fireplaces glow, holiday traditions unfold, movie nights bring everyone together, and the year-round spa offers the unforgettable experience of soaking beneath a canopy of stars.
No matter the season, River Rock Villa invites you to slow down and savor the moment.
CELEBRATING SOMETHING SPECIAL?
Please let us know.
Whether you're planning an anniversary, birthday, reunion, retirement, family tradition, or simply carving out time for one another, we're happy to share recommendations and, whenever possible, help personalize your stay with thoughtful touches.
The most meaningful details are often the ones that cannot be listed among the amenities.
AT A GLANCE
• Accommodates up to 8 guests • 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms • Layered Terraced Infinity Pool w/ Waterfalls • Circular Waterslide to lower basin • Year-Round Raised Spa • Hidden Sandy-Floor Grotto with Billiards • Picnic Table Gathering Space • Wraparound Porch • 10-Foot Swing Set for Adults & Children • Hammock • Poker Table • Air Hockey & Foosball • Home Theater • Grand Piano • Sonos Sound System Throughout Gathering Spaces • Body-Solid Fitness Room with Free Weights & Barre • Chef's Kitchen for Passionate Home Cooks • Outdoor Kitchens & Dining • Croquet and Children's Soccer Equipment Available • Fireplaces Indoors & Out • River Trails & Shoreline Fishing • Historic Civil War Dry Lock • Wildlife Viewing • Poolside Torches & Evening Landscape Lighting • Complete Privacy • Minutes from Historic Fredericksburg
THE RESORT EXPERIENCE
The layered, terraced infinity pool often becomes the heart of the celebration. Its double-decker design creates distinct spaces for swimming, gathering, and relaxing while preserving sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
The circular waterslide delights children and adults alike. The raised spa welcomes guests year-round. Open lawns invite spontaneous games, while the wraparound porch encourages quiet reflection.
One of the most beloved surprises is the 10-foot swing set, designed for adults as comfortably as children. It is not unusual to hear joyful splashes from the pool while nearby, someone sways gently in conversation beneath the trees. A hammock tucked nearby offers another invitation to pause.
As daylight fades, the atmosphere transforms. Scheduled lighting softly illuminates the trees, poolside torches guide evening pathways, and the landscape takes on a peaceful magic all its own. Slip into the spa beneath the stars, gather around the outdoor fire, or simply listen to the sounds of nature carried on the night air.
Day or night. Summer or winter. Celebration or solitude.
THE HIDDEN GROTTO
Beneath the terrace lies one of River Rock Villa's most memorable gathering spaces.
Inspired by the relaxed charm of a roadside retreat in Puerto Rico, the shaded grotto features hand-painted palm murals, a sandy floor beneath your feet, and three arched sliding glass doors framing woodland views while providing shelter from sun or rain.
Little ones delight in building sandcastles. Families gather around the picnic table for snacks and conversation. Friends challenge one another to billiards while protected from the weather yet surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors.
Playful and peaceful all at once, the grotto often becomes the backdrop for unexpected moments of connection.
INSIDE THE VILLA
A soaring 20-foot great room frames sweeping views of the pool and surrounding landscape, blurring the line between indoors and out.
River Rock Villa was intentionally designed for gathering without sacrificing privacy. The circular flow of the main level allows guests to move naturally from one space to another, creating opportunities to come together and slip away as desired.
Entertainment continues indoors with crowd favorites including a dedicated poker table, air hockey, foosball, a home theater perfect for movie nights, and a grand piano inviting guests to gather around familiar songs or create new traditions of their own.
A Sonos sound system throughout the villa's gathering spaces allows guests to create the soundtrack for their stay, from lively poolside playlists to holiday favorites and quiet background music shared with those they love.
Whether sharing stories beside the fireplace, enjoying a film, lingering over dessert, or settling into a quiet corner with a book, the villa offers comfort and connection in every season.
THE HEART OF THE HOME
The chef's kitchen at River Rock Villa was designed with the belief that preparing meals should be part of the gathering, not separate from it.
Beautifully equipped for everything from holiday feasts to leisurely breakfasts, it offers the thoughtful touches and culinary tools that passionate home cooks appreciate. Whether brewing an early morning coffee, preparing a favorite family recipe, or serving a celebration meal, the kitchen balances function with connection.
Expansive windows frame views of the terrace and pool beyond, allowing conversations and laughter to flow easily between those cooking indoors and those enjoying the outdoors. Some of the best moments happen here... lingering over coffee, passing a plate across the counter, or discovering that dinner somehow became one of the most memorable parts of the day.
WELLNESS & MOVEMENT
For guests who find joy in movement, River Rock Villa offers a dedicated fitness space equipped with a Body-Solid multi-station pulley weight system, free weights, and a ballet barre suitable for stretching, strength training, and balance work.
Whether maintaining your routine or simply beginning the day with intentional movement, wellness remains part of the experience.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES & HISTORY
Explore trails leading toward the Rappahannock River. Fish the shoreline. Listen to distant rapids. Watch for deer, foxes, and soaring eagles overhead.
At the end of the wooded trail rests an unexpected treasure: a remarkable Civil War-era dry lock once used to raise and lower boats navigating the river. Measuring roughly 100 feet in length with towering stone walls reaching nearly 12 feet high, this engineering marvel stands as a quiet monument to another time.
Most often dry beneath your feet, its river-washed floor invites exploration and imagination. Children discover adventure within its walls while history enthusiasts find themselves transported into the stories that shaped this region. Just minutes from historic Fredericksburg, River Rock Villa offers not only natural beauty but a meaningful connection to Virginia's rich past.
Children discover sticks worth keeping and pebbles worthy of a pocket.
Adults rediscover the joy of slowing down enough to notice.
Nature isn't simply nearby.
It is woven into the River Rock experience.
A PLACE TO RETURN TO
There is adventure for every age, rest for every season, and space for every personality.
One visit may be filled with splashes down the slide and late-night games of air hockey. Another may bring quiet mornings in the chef's kitchen, afternoons exploring the historic dry lock, evenings swaying on the porch, or conversations beside the fire beneath the stars.
As people change, so does the experience found here.
Perhaps the rhythm of River Rock Villa is best experienced rather than explained.
It is found in many places: the creek moving toward the river, breezes through the trees, laughter from the pool, familiar melodies drifting through the house, and conversations that linger long after the music fades.
There is beauty to discover, memories to create, and always another reason to return.
Welcome to River Rock Villa.
Until we see you soon... and then again.
As summer fades, River Rock Villa transforms into a serene year-round retreat. Fall and winter invite crisp river hikes, fireside evenings, long meals in the chef’s kitchen, and cozy gatherings filled with games, conversation, and connection. The hot tub becomes a favorite gathering place beneath cool evening skies, and the surrounding trails offer quiet moments in every season.
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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
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Umbrellas down - torches out - gates closed
Fur puppy clean up yard - baggies by gate fence!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Book w/ Good Reviews, guest names, age, relationship, NON -agressive furry friends shot record. Booker 35 or older Govt picture ID 7 days post booking
Quiet 10 PM to 9 AM. No parties, loud noise, unregistered guests. No smoking/vaping. No moving furniture. Clean Yard. Max 4 cars, no street parking
Pool settings are automatic.. No running, diving, leaning/jumping from the edge, or rough play. Slide supervision. Clean bbq. Plz Call if questions.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4037628vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Fredericksburg
Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont and University of Mary Washington Galleries are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Spotsylvania Towne Centre and Wilderness Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at YMCA Rowe Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 23 min drive - 20.6 km
Spotsylvania Towne Centre - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
Fredericksburg Battlefield - 26 min drive - 21.7 km
Central Park Fun Land - 26 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
Fredericksburg Station - 27 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 26 min drive
Royal Farms - 25 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Taco Bell - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does August Escape - Private Resort, Infinity Pool & River have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Only a Few Summer Dates Remain - Infinity Pool, Trails & Private River Escape?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Only a Few Summer Dates Remain - Infinity Pool, Trails & Private River Escape on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$2,650, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is August Escape - Private Resort, Infinity Pool & River pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at August Escape - Private Resort, Infinity Pool & River?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at August Escape - Private Resort, Infinity Pool & River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at August Escape - Private Resort, Infinity Pool & River?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is August Escape - Private Resort, Infinity Pool & River located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Cannon Ridge Golf Club, Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center and Old Mill Park. Gauntlet Golf Club and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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A wonderful home, a wonderful host, and a combination of comfort, beauty and relaxation.
Frank M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Frank thank you so much - such an honor to host you and family! When you return send a request for additional discount! Enjoy the summer! Give our best to all.
My family of four and our dog had a perfect vacation here! We swam in the pool every day, played board games and air hockey, hiked to the river to explore, read books, watched movies, baked and cooked in the fully equipped kitchen, and felt totally at home. The woods all around the house are lovely and give such nice privacy. The homeowners are the best!! Highly recommend!
Marianne P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
First I would like to say thank you for visiting River Rock! Our experience as host was amazing to work with a lovely family that took such great care of the property! Thank you for your time writing the review to encourage others to visit this private, unique and natural property site - next time or this fall maybe spend more time at the river.
The house is COOL, almost too cool!Parts are like a museum with curated rooms and a vast selection of displayed paintings. The artistically stylized pool is like something you might find at an exclusive high end resort- we spent most of out time in or around it. The kitchen is top notch and well stocked with appliances and just about anything you could need. Prefer to cook outside? Choose from a new Blackstone, Smoker, or 6 burner propane grill. We also had a great time playing foosball and air hockey with the kids- as well as the other adults.
joesph a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
Hey Joseph - we are offering a “best guest”discount in remainder 2025! Any interest message me through VRBO
This is hands down the best property in the Fredericksburg area. There are huge bedrooms with their own bathrooms. There is a huge 4 room play area in the basement where also your doggies can stay, plus there's a pool table in a huge sandbox for teens and kids under the pool. There's a movie projector, a foosball and air hockey table, tons of board games and a card table. There are bathrooms everywhere. The gorgeous backyard and the hot tub alone is reason enough to come here. Swing set in the front yard. A seven year old never had it so good. My family never wanted to leave. Furthermore, I am a chef. I stayed here over Thanksgiving and prepared a feast. There was absolutely NOTHING that was unavailable in this kitchen. Only my kitchen has more spices, and that's because I'm cooking 10 different ethnic foods in a month. There's a Walmart 10 minutes away, and a Costco for heaven's sake, 20 minutes away. You're tucked in a safe, private community perfect for learning how to breathe again. It was Thanksgiving with family, ya'll, and I've never left a place more rested and grateful. The hosts Rebecca and Mike are experts. No problems at all, in fact, I felt held and cared for. The home was even decorated for both Thanksgiving and Xmas! 10/10.
Andrea F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Rebecca
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
River Rock Villa has long been one of our family's favorite places to gather, right here at home.
Built more than twenty years ago, it was thoughtfully designed as a place to celebrate holidays, reconnect across generations, and create the kinds of memories that deepen with time. Over the years, we have shaped the land, refined the spaces, planted gardens, and cared for the property with intention. What guests experience today did not appear all at once. It evolved slowly through stewardship, creativity, and a deep respect for the natural beauty that surrounds it.
Our family continues to vacation here, and it remains a place we treasure. We also believe that joy multiplies when shared, which is why we welcome couples, families, and guests who value privacy, nature, and meaningful time together.
Each stay is thoughtfully prepared. We strive to anticipate needs, remain available when helpful, and always respect the privacy of our guests.
River Rock Villa continues to evolve under our care, and we are grateful to share it with those who appreciate its setting, character, and quiet rhythm.
We hope your time here becomes part of a tradition you look forward to revisiting, again and again.
Why they chose this property
Why We Chose the Neighborhood
River Rock Villa rests beside protected Rappahannock River conservation land, where more than 4,000 acres of preserved shoreline and forest help shield the surrounding landscape from future development.
The approach is intentionally quiet. A cul-de-sac opens into wooded acreage, where a natural stream moves through the property toward the river, crossing beneath a small footbridge where turtles often gather in warmer months.
Private trails lead from the property toward the riverbank. Through the trees, sunlight catches the water, and the sound of distant rapids carries on still mornings. Guests often describe it less as a river view and more as being immersed in the landscape itself.
At the base of the trail stands a preserved 1830s canal lock, its granite walls still carrying the marks of early stonework. That enduring structure influenced many of the material choices throughout River Rock, including the scale, stonework, and masonry of the pool terraces and waterfalls.
Despite the privacy, everyday conveniences remain close:
• Approximately 10 miles to Interstate 95 • Approximately 6 miles to groceries and essentials • Around 20 minutes to historic Fredericksburg for restaurants, museums, antiquing, and river heritage
River Rock offers separation without isolation.
What makes this property unique
What Makes River Rock Villa Unique
Not everything meaningful can be measured.
There are properties that impress, and there are places that remain with you long after you've left.
River Rock Villa is unique in itself.
Many guests return. Some may reserve the same season year after year. Others celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, family traditions, or simply the need to reconnect. Over time, an unspoken community has emerged.
We sometimes refer to it as the River Rock Villa Society.
There are no membership cards and no formal invitations. Just a shared recognition among those who understand that true luxury is not excess, but the rare privilege of feeling completely at ease.