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Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on the edge of the serene Mattaponi, Aylett River Paradise offers a tranquil retreat. Relax with a cup of coffee or espresso in the downstairs lounge featuring cherry wood panels and big screen satellite TV, or unwind in one of three bedrooms with satellite TV. Explore nature using kayaks provided and enjoy meals at one of two picnic tables.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature.

Spend a week nestled at the edge of the beautiful Mattaponi. Use the kayaks or nap on the screened porch made of trees. The ceiling fans should keep you cool or go inside to the air conditioning and hang out in the downstairs lounge with the cherry wood panels and big screen satellite TV,, and TONS of board games. The newly remodeled kitchen is ready to go. Just bring food. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have satellite TV . Soaps, Linens, towels some condiments and coffee sometimes espresso are supplied. The upstairs bedroom has its own lounge and ruby powder room. There are 2 picnic tables. One on the screened porch and one in the Emerald Moss Garden. Most pets are welcome. See most current pictures on instagram aylett_river_paradise. Please note I no longer provide firewood so you have to bring your own. A note about the river: it is tidal . Which means it goes up and down, usually depending on water coming down from Fredericksburg. Also it is not at all brackish! Lovely and fresh and silky and soft. I continuously monitor the river height remotely to be sure you’re going to be safe.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed only on the porch

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

No untying the floating docks or trees around them. $500 fine
No metal detectors allowed on the property. If you bring one you agree to gladly pay Larkin $5,000.
No bringing chainsaws or pruning devices on to property and if you do so you gladly agree to pay Larkin $5,000.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are $25 each. Crated is good

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under six r not allowed on floating docks

Events

No events allowed
This is a mabey. Please ask first.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed only on the porch

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
Note from host: This is a mabey. Please ask first.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature House
Aylett River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature
River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature
River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature House
Aylett River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature
River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature House
River Paradise Whimsical gem Designed Harmonize Nature

About the area

Located in Saint Stephens Church, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Cold Harbor Battlefield Park - Garthright House reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meadow Event Park and Kings Dominion. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Aylett, VA

What's nearby

  • Riverside King William Medical Center - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Hobbs Hole Golf Course - 22 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Meadow Event Park - 26 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Kings Dominion - 29 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Richmond Raceway - 35 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Cazadores Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Meadow Event Park and Cold Harbor Battlefield Park - Garthright House. Kings Dominion and Rappahannock River Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 231 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Perfect stay

Amazing location, breeze of a check in and overall favorite place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora D.

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

Cozy and Comfy...

We enjoyed our 3 day stay. Whimsical is the exact right word for the vibe. All 5 of my family members and dogs really felt at home there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great Time

My buddies and I had at great experience- definitely a river paradise. House was unique and perfect for our group. Canoe and kayaks were a blast. We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bob R.

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

On the River

Property was very rustic & in a very pretty setting in the woods on the river. It was in a great location for us for the family events we were attending were close by.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Becky K.

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

Good base for our fishing trip

This property was as advertised. We booked it for a weekend fishing on the river. The public boat launch is right around the corner. The property host was open and accepting of our large breed dogs, which was very appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

Awesome getaway!

This is just like its deacribed. Property is beautiful and has everything you could need and more. Each day is a adventure there. Definelty going to visit again when back in virginia. Ms. Larkin was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

A peaceful step back in time

The was what our family needed! A perfect home away from the hectic military life we know. The water front was perfect and peaceful. Something for all of us and the history Larkin shared with us made it even better. Can't wait until we can visit again. 100% recommend. Thank you for letting us unwind in your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Nice place tucked away

Loved this place. Very unique. A little hard to find but that means you get to not be around people which is a nice change of scenery. Right on the river for kayaking. Would definitely stay here again. Appreciate Larkin even letting us check in early and stay a bit later because there were no other bookings at those times!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Beautiful Place

The place is exactly as described and pictured. Plenty of extra amenities. The rainy weekend didn't matter at all - just listening to the rain on the screened in porch was a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

janelle c.

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

Private property with rustic and charming home on the river, highly recommend!

We LOVED OUR TIME HERE! WE CAN'T WAIT TO COME STAY AGAIN! The home has everything for an entertaining stay. All kinds of accessories for river play and use provided. The home itself is well stocked, clean and also filled with lots of natural charm and accents to compliment the properties location. We really enjoyed the property inside and out. We found the host to be very pleasant and easy to communicate with for checking in/out, property is as described in listing. I Highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayl B.

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

Great outdoor space

We chose this place based on reviews and proximity to wedding venue. It looks like the pictures. Larkin was very friendly. We enjoyed games and coffee on the screened in porch. Enjoyed some time fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

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

Great Place to Relax

Cozy comfortable house on beautiful property. We spent everyday floating or kayaking in the river. Zoar park across the bank has walking trails, rope swing, and cool shallow water access for dogs and kids to play in. It is completely private from neighbors but there is a little bit of traffic noise. We did not even hear it after the first night we were enjoying ourselves so much. It is also very close to the grocery store. Overall a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

britta s.

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

As described

Lots to unpack in this house, in a fun way. Clean comfortable and has everything one could need. Easy access to river where we caught plenty of fish. The few hours of low tide find the floating dock a bit angled but still useful - not a big deal at all. Kayaks were fun and in fine shape. Nearby traffic is white noise and cannot be heard from inside the house. Very private. We did not see another person our whole trip, perfect. Owner is very easy to get along with and attentive. Enjoyed by all especially the pooch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Ramirez J.

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

Charming House

Property is as pictured, very secluded. Kitchen is well stocked and lots of little extra toiletries. Air conditioning and ceiling fans kept us cool even in the high 90s heat. Owner was immediately responsive to texts. It’s a neat old house but the light switches were a challenge to figure out. Our TMobile cell reception was very weak and intermittent but never stayed off for too long, but we meant to get away, right? We were disappointed by the road noise that carried to the screen porch-I should have noticed that on Google maps. Really disappointed to find a mouse had made a home in the BBQ grill. No steaks on the grill for us. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location

A little odd: A little awesome.

My 20 & 10 year old children loved it. So much odd stuff for them to fumble through all around the house. My husband loved the fishing and canoeing on site. I loved how clean the house was. Outside could use some major upkeep. Rotten wood on door frame to porch and missing railing to steps. Yard was majorly overgrown around the river and not much upkeep to the plants around house. It made it so you couldn’t sit by the river if you wanted to. The exterior wood of the house makes it look like a creepy shack but the wood seemed new so I think it was a theme they were going for. The beds were very comfortable. The pics definitely need some updating because it was a little more run down than what you see in them. But all in all it was a decent stay. Like I said my kids and husband loved it all around! It was more about them. Host was extremely kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great 4 night stay part 1

I am a little late in posting this review. We stayed during a very hot four night visit starting on June 19th (yes the ac helped). Larkin was a great host. We were contacted via phone a couple of time during our visit (once during check in, once as a follow up and once on checkout day). She made great suggestions about fishing, shopping and swimming. Grocery, several restaurants and a bait shop are all within five minutes of the property. The house is full of interesting treasures and the grounds are neatly kept. The driveway through the woods (very cool after dark) that makes you feel like you are going into the wilderness. The reality is that long driveway loops around and you are not that far from civilization. Yes, as other reviews have stated you can hear road traffic from the yard and even see the bridge from the dock, but this becomes white noise quickly. It does not drown out the sounds of the many different birds in the area (Eagles, Barred Owl, woodpeckers (several different types), Scarlet Tangiers, Finches, Purple Martins, Tree Swallows ...) - Do not let the sound of the road deter you from staying at the wonderful property. The garden is nice but was suffering in the heat and Larkin asked if I would water it. I am glad I did because it made me take the time to really see the interesting plants and figures. We took advantage of the hammock and the fire pit at night. The yard has both sunny and shady areas. While my wife was there to relax and read
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice little getaway! I would say it’s a little above rustic. It is pet friendly. It’s in the woods along a river with about a quarter mile driveway. There is a highway nearby that you can hear when outside but it did not bother us at all. This house is stocked with everything you need! The kitchen was VERY well stocked with supplies. There were also doggie treats on the counter. The bathrooms were stocked as well even with lots of towels. The laundry is right off the kitchen which is very convenient. There were lots of extra blankets and pillows. There were SO many games to play! I lost count of how many we played. The kids enjoyed the small game table and played many games of pool. The air conditioning made the house very comfortable when it was very hot and humid outside. Outside, we enjoyed the hammock and lawn chairs. We used the kayaks and canoe and there were lots of life jackets to choose from - even a doggie preserver. There were also fishing supplies. We enjoyed 4 days/5 nights. One day we drove about 90 minutes to the beach. Another day we drove less than 30 minutes to Kings Dominion. We did not have anything in particular planned to do when we arrived but we realized those things were not very far away. There is satellite tv which we didn’t really watch. There is NO internet but we didn’t mind either. We have Verizon cell service and that worked perfectly. The hostess was great!! She easily accommodated our late arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful, comfortable, clean with plenty to do and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is perfect for a couple who would like to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is secluded without being far from main roads. It is whimsical and charming in a unique way. I lovely stay amid nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway with that classic cabin home charm
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at you home. The great grands loved fishing off the dock and roasting marshmallow's. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KELLY K.

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

Into the Jungle

This house is absolutely EVERYTHING! It has it all, you can see that she has planned for your visit for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Great fun

Great place by the river with grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

alan s.

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

Father's Day

All was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Aylett

Had an awesome time! Property was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025