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Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock

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A lakeside setting with a fire pit and wooden chairs. - Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock (Lancaster)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a refrigerator. - Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock (Lancaster)
A white two-story house with a porch, surrounded by green grass and trees. - Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock (Lancaster)
A view of a lake with a dock extending into the water, a brick chimney, and a small white building with a window. - Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock (Lancaster)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wooden cabinet. - Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock (Lancaster)
Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock

  • The House:
    The house is a historic riverfront home built in 1926 in the town of Morattico, Virginia. Perfect for groups of friends with kids, or family reunions. Here are some details on this beautiful getaway:

    - On 1 acre of land with plenty of privacy.
    - 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths plus enclosed outdoor shower, and additional outdoor shower open to the sky.
    - Wrap around screen porch with swinging porch bed, deep seating, bar area, and water/ sunset views
    - Living room with Wifi and internet enabled TV for login with your Netflix/ Amazon Prime account. Living room couch is comfortable to sleep on and door can be closed to provide privacy/ 5th bedroom.
    - Dining room with table for six plus additional table leaf.
    - Dogs allowed (with Pet Fee).
    - Linens/ bath towels provided. Beach towels NOT provided.
    - Yard, dock, and waterfront has incredible amenities (read more about it below).

    Room 1: Upstairs Bedroom has a queen size bed and antique dressers. Has gorgeous water and sunset views from 4 windows. Shares hall full bath.

    Room 2: Upstairs bedroom has four (4) full/ double size built-in bunk beds which will sleep 8 in this room. Perfect for kids! Shares hall full bath.

    Room 3: Upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. Water views from windows. Shares hall full bath.

    Room 4: Downstairs bedroom with queen size bed and antique dressers and armoire. Water view. Half bath on ground floor, can also share full bath upstairs.

    The Land:
    This home is situated on a sandy beach on the bay of Lancaster Creek just as it meets the Rappahannock River. Approx. 100' of waterfront fun!

    View of the sun setting over the water every single day!
    - Sandy beach between the jetties at low tide.
    - Water is approx 3' deep at the dock at mean low tide, with a wonderful smooth, firm, sandy bottom (not muddy!).
    - Stone Firepit with Adirondack benches.
    - Shade Pergola with seating.
    - Extended pier with large dock
    - Fish cleaning station
    - Pulley mooring system, power and fresh water hose for your boat needs!
    - Local boat landings include Simonson Landing (DGIF) and Whalen's Marina (waterfront gas) on the same bay of Lancaster Creek as this home.
    - Complimentary kayaks, sunfish sailboat, and canoe with life jackets
    - Fishing rods and Carolina rig fishing tackle ready to go!
    - Crab pots and crab lines/ nets
    - Corn hole, bocce, horseshoes
    - Sheds have umbrellas, folding beach chairs, water floats and tubes
    - Sheds also have a full size clothes washer and dryer.
    - Enclosed outdoor shower is private, large and spacious, with a bench/ dry area for changing. There is also an ADDITIONAL private outdoor shower open to the sky above.

    Great for Groups of Friends:
    This home is a great place to host a group of friends!
    - Jump in the water right off the dock!
    - Grilling, drinking, yard games, sunsets, hanging out on the dock, bonfires, watching sports. This home has you covered!

    Great for Family Reunions:
    Family reunions often have up to 4 generations of family, spanning from little babies to great grandparents. This home is comfortable for all age ranges!
    - Lots of spaces for people to eat together.
    - Lots of spaces for people to gather together, hang out, sit, chat, have fun.
    - Lots of fun for kids: Water activities, roasting s'mores for the first time, fishing and crabbing, seeing the stars SO WELL!!
    - Comfortably sleeps14 people in beds, plus living room couch as required!

    The Kitchen:
    Food is a huge deal when getting together. All you need to bring is your food!

    - Two (2) full size refrigerators
    - Range with stove and microwave
    - Full size dishwasher
    - Comes completely stocked with cooking needs, including a large selection of pots, pans, serving dishes, platters, cookie trays and more.
    - Plenty of cooking knives for the chefs in the family.
    - Coffee maker: Enjoy an early morning sunrise with fresh coffee on the dock or screened porch!
    - Outdoor propane grill and Blackstone grill, complete with extra tanks of propane.
    - Outdoor charcoal Weber kettle type grill.
    - Large steamer stock pots for crab boils.

    WIFI:
    Internet service is provided via FIOS landline/ router.

    Location:
    The northern neck of Virginia is a remote historic region where you can get away from it all, but it is surprisingly close to everything:

    - 20 minutes to Warsaw for local dining, groceries, ice cream parlor.
    - 20 minutes to Kilmarnock/ Irvington/ White Stone for boutique shopping.
    - Historic local attractions include the birthplace of George Washington, the family home of Robert E Lee at Stratford Hall, and Morattico's very own Morattico Waterfront Museum within walking distance!
    - Chesapeake Wine Trail
    - Local golf courses including the Golden Eagle and Quinton Oaks
    - approx. 75 miles from Richmond, VA, or Williamsburg, VA
    - approx. 110 miles from Washington, DC

    Contact:
    We would love to host your party or family gathering. We love entertaining and making our guests super happy, so if you have any further questions, feel free to contact us!

    Sincerely,
    The Barbier and the Robinson Family

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Lancaster is home to this holiday home. Morattico Waterfront Museum and Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Compass Entertainment Complex and Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Visit our Lancaster travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with a forested cliff and calm water.
    Westmoreland State Park
    54 min drive - 80.6 km
  • Morattico Waterfront Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
    35 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Deltaville Marina
    58 min drive - 75.3 km
  • Deltaville Maritime Museum
    58 min drive - 75.3 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lively Pavillion
    18 min drive
  • Knob Hill Waterfront Dining
    26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 4 bedroom historic home on Rappahannock River with Dock located?

Situated in Lancaster, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Morattico Waterfront Museum and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library. Good Luck Cellars and Heathsville Farmers' Market are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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