It’s All about the VIEW! Enjoy a relaxing, waterfront getaway.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Montross, VA

Stratford Hall
14 min drive
Westmoreland State Park
17 min drive
Northern Neck Historical Society Research Library
20 min drive
Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
96 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Enjoy the most amazing waterfront view!

5% linens/towels discount SPECIAL!
You and your guests can save 5% off of the nightly rate of your visit, by bringing your own bedding and towels! Send me an inquiry and I will provide the details ....it’s easy!!

All about THE “Rivah” House!

“The views from the Rivah House are spectacular! I have yet to visit a property anywhere in the area that compares! “. These comments are from a previous guests review of their visit.

The Rivah House is a 2 level, 2100’ sq. ft., beach-inspired, waterfront, single family home. Located just a short
distance from Washington DC, Charlottesville, Richmond Va, and surrounding areas. The Rivah House is perfect for a weekend getaway, or an extended stay. Visit the local wineries/brewery and restaurants. Enjoy hiking & biking on our local trails. Charter a fishing adventure with local captains, go antiquing, shark tooth and fossil hunting, explore the historical sites, or simply sit on the couch or the wrap around 2 level deck and relax and enjoy the most amazing water front view in all of the Northern Neck! This beach inspired, home is beautifully kept, with a fully stocked kitchen, including a convection oven with 4 stove top burners and a warmer, microwave and a wine and beer cooler. We have both, a keurig and regular coffee and tea pot available. So don’t forget your favorite brew. The living room boasts the most amazing views of the water. It is equipped with an electric fireplace, large flat screen TV, comfortable recliner and couch. So there is plenty of sitting room. The dining area is located just off the living room, and also boasts the same amazing views. The lower level family room has a large sitting area with TV and foosball table. Great space for the kids to watch their favorite shows, or play their favorite games. The Rivah House has three good-size bedrooms, that are furnished with 2 queen size beds and 4 single beds. There are also three full size bathrooms within the house. So no one should have to wait to use the bathroom 😊. Please note that the Primary suite has its own full bath. The outside space consists of two large wrap around decks with several sitting areas that overlook the river. Enjoy a book , a cocktail and some family, and/or friend time while you grill up your favorite dish on your 6 burner gas grill. Please note that while the views are truly amazing, there is not direct access from the property to the water. There is also a dock on the property. However, due to insurance liabilities, the dock is NOT part of your Rivah House visit, and is off limits to guests. The Rivah House is less than a 5 minute walk to the community beach, Sharks Tooth beach, and a short 5 minute drive to the community beach at Lake Independence - perfect for kayaking, fishing and sunbathing. The Host looks forward to visitors enjoying their time here on the Neck.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Stratford Hall. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
5.2 miles (8.4 km) from Stratford Hall and 6 miles (9.6 km) from Westmoreland State Park

It’s All about the VIEW! Enjoy a relaxing, waterfront getaway. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Dale Quackenbush

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Dock
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: No Vaping allowed on property

Location highlights

Near the marina
On the waterfront

Things to do

Foosball table
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed
Note from host: With respect to our guest w/allergies. No pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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: Maximum of 6 people total

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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It’s All about the VIEW! Enjoy a relaxing, waterfront getaway. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B., Grand Junction, Colorado USA

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t Get Enough of The View

Three good friends searched for a comfortable good sized home that overlooked a beautiful body of water ~ Rivah house granted all of our wishes. The home was immaculate, with wall to wall windows, and great deck to simply take in the view of the Potomac River

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart W.

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fantastic stay!

We absolutely love coming to the Rivah House—it’s a perfect home for a family trip! We love relaxing at the house and enjoying the perfect view of the Potomac from the second floor deck, and Shark Tooth Beach is a 5 minute walk down the street. Dale is a fantastic host who communicates well and makes check in/check out super easy. We always look forward to our trips here and can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

4 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

History trip with friends

We had a fabulous few days at The Rivah House.... beautiful home, excellent location, amazing views! Perfect for our lodging needs for five adults! From the house, we were able to visit MountVernon ad Stratford Hall!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen K.

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stratford Hall visit

We were in town for the wine and oyster festival. Beautiful location and view, beds and other amenities were top notch.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart W.

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

Our family had another fantastic stay at this wonderful house with an amazing view! It’s our favorite place to stay—it has the best water view with amazing sunsets and all kinds of birds, and it’s right down the street (5 minute walk) from Shark Tooth Beach, which is a wonderful location where our son can search for fossils and enjoy the water. The host/owner was very communicative and super helpful, and the house was clean with a perfect layout, and had everything we needed. We can’t wait to come back for another stay as soon as we can!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

22 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

Nice place, clean, well stocked kitchen, quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B., Lovettsville VA

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The View

The house was spotless! The view was amazing. Nice touches were, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and spices! Will definitely visit again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

5 star stay!

We totally enjoyed our stay in Dales rivah house. The view was incredibly amazing! I felt like we in a boat on the water. Dales house was clean and he is detailed oriented. He thought of everything from a well stocked kitchen to games for the kids as well as clean bath towels, sheets, etc. My grandson enjoyed beating us in foosball..😉. We enjoyed exploring and hiking the parks. Dale was really great at responding to my questions. We truly had the best Thanksgiving with our family. There is no doubt we would stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

E-Shoot s.

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The stay, the house everything was wonderful including Dale, the owner, thanks again Dale

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marigold W.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A great weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Dale was great at communicating about the property. The views are incredible and there is a nice beach within 5 minutes walk where my son and I enjoyed looking for shark teeth and other fossils. We would definitely return and recommend to others looking for a quiet escape by the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Staying at Rivah House!

If you are planning a visit to the Northern Neck of Virginia, do yourself a favor and book Rivah House for your stay. It's a great place, and just a short drive to a lot of places to see and things to do. The views of the Potomac from the upper and lower levels were amazing. One evening we were even able to see the Milky Way when sitting out on the upper deck. The house was spotlessly clean, and well furnished/decorated with a beachy feel. The host was great; very responsive and focused on making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ED A.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun on the rivah.

Perfect. Met all of our expectations and more.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan B., Northern Virginia

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getway!

My husband, son, and I just spent a long weekend at Dale's wonderful home. The pictures do not do the view justice! The house was clean and had everything we needed. The binder the owners left with information and recommendations was a wonderful touch. The bottom porch has a rain guard installed which allowed us to remain dry but watch the first thunderstorm of the deason roll through. Rocking on the bench swing, having coffee and watching the sun come up was pure relaxation! Literally the only thing that would make staying here better would be the ability to fish off the dock (off-limits for insurance reasons, which is absolutely understandable). As some other reviews mentioned, everything is at least a 15-20 minute drive; but being away from it all can be a good thing! The community beach, aptly named Shark Tooth Beach, is a quick walk down the road. Maybe the big storm the day we arrived stirred up the sand a bunch, but we found more than 50 sharks teeth in our few days there! I've never seen anything like it. There is access to a lake as well, but we didn't make it there or to the playground. Dale was super responsive to any message sent. All in all a very relaxing wonderful weekend. Would absolutely stay here again. Thank you Dale!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd S.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend

Lovely clean house with a great view.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

2 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely view

This home is immaculate. A true pleasure to visit. The view is peaceful and water filled. If you’re a colonial history buff you need to be here

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olik C., United States

19 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Accurate VRBO Description of the Property

Great, relaxing view of the Potomac River. The house is well maintained. There are plenty of amenities in the house. Great to have the option of bringing our own bedding. More listings should offer this option. The owner's instructions were detailed and clearly written, and kept in an organized binder on the coffee table.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

18 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible River View

We really enjoyed our stay and Dale's hospitality. We stayed on a very cold and windy January weekend but still had a great time and enjoyed the relaxing view of the river. The kids had a great time exploring the house, playing hide and seek and foosball. The adults enjoyed short walks to the beach and lake. There is a playground nearby in Westmoreland State Park too. The house was very clean and had all the basic items and supplies we needed to enjoy our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Immaculate!

Perfect property and totally loved and taken care of!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brook J.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Everything was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!

We were in town for a family wedding and this property was perfect for our weekend away. The property was clean, roomy and had amazing water views! Dale checked in with us several times and we will look into staying here again when our family has a reunion.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

7 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic beach spot

Fun, quiet, restful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

19 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect view!!! 10+!!

Excellent!! View is gorgeous-wall of windows overlooking river on both floors. Two wrap around decks. One bedroom w Queen & bath upstairs, 2nd bathroom upstairs. 2 bedrooms downstairs one queen, other 2 twins with 2 trundle beds, shared bathroom. Beds/rooms/bathrooms all clean & comfortable. Kitchen upstairs. Six guest limit on property. Beach access a 5 min easy walk to shark beach (some parking, picnic tables). Property positioned up high with split fence at edge of property before hill. Very quiet, safe neighborhood. Some distance to store, about 25 min to art of coffee and Angelo’s pizza-both excellent as well. New beautiful Catholic Church in town. Dale, the host, is a great communicator and very helpful. Highly recommend and would like to return soon!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

22 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We had a wonderful stay at Dale's property! The house was clean, spacious, and had a beautiful deck with a view of the water. The house is kid-friendly and the kitchen is well-stocked. We would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

8 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a little retreat

The view of the Potomac was just what we needed especially since it was so cold outside. The house was set up to meet all our needs. We are thinking about coming back again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend.

Everything from pre-information to check in to everything being just as stated was perfect. Even got to enjoy a Nor’easter on the Potomac. Will definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021