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

Family-friendly stay with water park in Saint Stephens Church

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aylett, VA
  • Place, Kings Dominion
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond Raceway
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Saint Stephens Church

On river.Stay at this Saint Stephens Church vacation home and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Meadow Event Park. Rappahannock River Park is within 20 miles (32 km) and Kings Dominion is within 32 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kings Dominion - 36 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Richmond Raceway - 40 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 40 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 42 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Broad Street - 43 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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 welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: This is a mabey. Please ask first. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 225 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden oasis

First let me be clear. Larkin is an angel. Second the pictures just don’t do this place justice. Talk about amazing. Super spacious super private super euphoric. If you’re into nature this better be on your list. We didn’t need a single thing. Unfortunately we didn’t utilize the property because we were there for a weekend but I promise you this we will be back to enjoy the property. Larkin from the entire group we thank you for allowing us to use your place I only hope we make it back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KELLY K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway with that classic cabin home charm
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketti S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Great Weekend!

I'll be honest, we always pick a place that our dogs will love and this fit the bill perfectly. The house is well kept and full of charm. The yard is lovely with the plants and flowers blooming and the dock on the river was the highlight of every morning. The dogs are exhausted and we are relaxed. Thank you sharing your space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn A., Huntingtown, MD

Adult friendly

We took young kids and the river was not easy to access. The interior stove was inoperable upon arrival but we left prior to expected repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

alan s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Father's Day

All was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maitlyn L.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fun

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aylett

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

10/10 Excellent

garen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin in the woods

Having 3 pups wanted to find a remote spot for our pups to enjoy and stay with us for a family wedding nearby. Communication was great and little extras all around! Perfect cabin for us! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Travis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fair

The indoor space is quirky but cute. For a rental, it seemed to have too much "stuff," and it felt cluttered. For example, both sofas and the beds were completely covered with many, many pillows. The place does not have central A/C, it has individual units for each room, and they were off when we arrived, so the place was roasting hot and took quite a while to cool down. Even once the A/C cooled off the place, it always felt rather humid and sticky. The porch seating areas were fairly comfortable, but the other outdoor seating areas were rather disappointing. They were very grown over and unuseable really, including the dock. The place has potential, but needs some decluttering and TLC. unuseable.seatingseathe
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

janelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Malinda

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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