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Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres.

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Lake
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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North, VA

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 53 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Water Country USA - 54 min drive - 57.2 km
  • College of William and Mary - 58 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Merchants Square - 59 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 63 min drive - 69.6 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 57 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres.

Family-friendly farm stay on the waterfront
Consider a stay at Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres. and take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this farm stay. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture, a video library, and games
  • Smoke-free premises, table tennis, and books
  • Beach towels and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres. boast thoughtful touches such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3.5 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

Property manager

Marsha Carlton

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Water park access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Adult supervision of children near waterfront area

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
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Updated Waterfront Farmhouse on 3 Acres
Updated Waterfront Farmhouse on 3 Acres North
Updated Waterfront Farmhouse 3 Acres w/ Swimming Pool
Updated Waterfront Farmhouse on 3 Acres Agritourism property
Updated Waterfront Farmhouse on 3 Acres Gather for Thanksgiving

Frequently asked questions

Does Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres. located?

This family-friendly North farm stay is located on the waterfront, 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Gloucester Museum of History, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Main Street Center and Brown Park. Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Fairfield Foundation are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Updated Waterfront Farmhouse - Swimming Pool, Dock - 2 Master Suites on 3 acres. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lorraine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful location
We had a very pleasant stay on the river. Everyone enjoyed the pool, fire pit and fishing off the dock. Our favorite time was having family dinners poolside. The experience was enhanced by the home's mix of historic charm and modern amenities. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S., Manassas, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for river fun and pool time!
Overall, we had a great week! Pros: 1. Pool is a lot bigger than it looks in the pictures - warm and spacious. Shaded by a large tree, which really helped mid-to-late day. Private with all the surrounding foliage. 2. Location was excellent for our jet ski. The boat launch next door was super helpful! There is calm water on the river for the kids and the adults ventured into Mobjack Bay to catch some great waves. 3. Reasonable distance from places to get supplies. 4. Caught blue crabs off the dock and made delicious crabcakes. 5. Marsha was helpful in fixing two minor issues that came up during our stay. Cons: 1. Not the property's fault, but the horseflies and mosquitos (pool and firepit) were ridiculous. No amount of bug spray saved us. 2. The storage boxes by the pool had a few floaties, but all had holes and wouldn't stay inflated. Bring stuff with you, especially if you have kids. 3. Hot water/pressure in all but the remodeled master bath were non-existent. The vents over the showers/tubs are poorly placed (maybe not optional). Plan for cold air and extra effort rinsing shampoo/conditioner. The updated master bath is beautiful though! 4. Cleaners said they primarily disinfect, which was apparent in a few places, but mostly the guest house (spider webs, hair in tub, etc). 5. Pool cleaners were rude. Wanted to shock the pool, ruining our last day. When I asked if they could wait a few hours, they just got mad and left...didn't even vacuum it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic spot for our four generation family retreat!
We thoroughly enjoyed our family retreat to the North River Farmhouse.over the Labor day holiday! The farmhouse has been thoughtfully appointed with families in mind: from the comfortable beds and beautifully decorated gathering spaces to the ample 3 acre grounds with water views all around, this is now our family’s favorite Chesapeake Bay hideaway. The water front private pool, pier, yard games, fire pit, along with indoor games, books and a fully stocked kitchen exceeded all our expectations. We will certainly return as soon as we can.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway spot!
The house itself was more spacious than we guessed from the pictures and the yard, pool and river were also fantastic. Made a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, which was great, but besides that, our family wanted to spend the week in the pool, on the dock, playing games and enjoying the property. The place was extremely well stocked and we had tons of things to do on the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special family gathering
This was the perfect place for my family to gather to celebrate the life of our father/grandfather/great-grandfather. Marsha was a very caring and responsive host during our stay on her lovely property. We especially enjoyed our family meals, time in the pool, catching crabs on the dock, and kayaking on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property for a long weekend
This property was no short of blissful. The Land Lord was extremely accommodating and the entire family had a spectacular time. Would recommend this property for anyone heading to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation house and pool and river dock
Everything is perfect at this property. Marsha is an amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Iris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
The property is beautiful. If you want to just relax, then this is the place for you. It's secluded. The fishing and catching crabs was awesome. You can take in some sun on the dock and then jump right into the pool. The temperature of the water was refreshing. The house supplied everything you and your family would need. A quick trip to Walmart for us and there was no reason to leave the property. We stayed a week and we were sad to leave. The host was quick to reply to any questions I had. We would rent again in the future. Beautiful beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Enthusiastic Stars
We enjoyed a very relaxing and wonderful week at the Riverhouse. Our kids enjoyed the pool, fishing and crabbing off the dock and simply exploring the beautiful property. We made easy day trips to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Mathews and Gloucester Courthouse offer restaurants, shops and an opportunity to enjoy a slower pace. Such a gem in a beautiful part of Virginia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Virginia Retreat
We stayed at this Virginia home with another family and their parents who we have known and traveled with for over 28 years. We used both the main and guest houses. Both properties were great places to stay with many updated features. The evening views of the sunset over the river were spectacular and the property with the pool, ping pong table, pier, and kayaks made the stay something special for the kids and adults. The home is nestled away and there is plenty of space to enjoy all of the amenities. Marsha is a wonderful host and made sure everything went well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven on the North River
This is our 4th year renting this River House. We had it for two weeks this time and received our adult children, some of their friends and some of ours. It's a beautiful property...the sunsets over the pool are breathtaking and the house itself is so pretty, with comfortable beds and functions well for a large group. It has everything we need!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family vacation!
This property is a gem!! The pictures do not do it justice at all! The living space in the main house is much larger than it appears in the pics. The pool is great and the river is amazingly quiet and peaceful. Our grandkids loved seeing dolphins, rays, and catching crabs off the dock. Loved our time there. The owner is responsive to any questions/problems. A WINNER!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever!
We are in the habit of spending our family vacations at the beach (ocean), however, this year we decided to stay closer to home. We found this property on VRBO and quickly reserved it last year! We never missed the ocean or the sand. This property had it all, kayaks, pool, indoor and outdoor games, fishing, and on and on! We have never stayed at a property with a kitchen as well equipped, and a more responsive owner. Even the cleaning ladies were delightful! We have already booked for 2022!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Wilmington, DE

Liked: Cleanliness
What a GEM!!
We feel so fortunate to have been able to stay at such a beautiful home with an amazing property and view. My husband and I had our sons- 22 and 16 plus our 5 year old niece. From the porches to the pool to the kayaks and personally I loved the soaking tub. You don’t want to pass on a place to practice gratitude and living in the moment. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River House Vacation
Our family enjoyed a fun and relaxing vacation at this beautiful property! It’s such a gem with pretty and peaceful views of the water, plenty of privacy and a large lawn for the kids to run around. Not only that, but the pool offered plenty of excitement during the day and the fire pit was enjoyed at night. The house itself was very spacious, clean and offered the plenty of room for 2 families, which included adults and young children. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep at night. We were also very impressed with the clean, updated bathrooms, comfortable mattresses and fresh bed linens and up-to-date, modern appliances. The home was about 30-60 minutes from attractions, like Yorktown or Williamsburg, but we didn’t mind the ride for day trips (gave the little ones a chance to nap on the ride). All in all, we had a fantastic trip and are sad it’s already over. Thank you for sharing your lovely home for us to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah L., Union Bridge, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation
This was our third year renting this property. We love the house and the location. The property is set up perfectly for multiple families. There are places to both be separate and also spend time together. The pool is wonderful and the highlight of each vacation. This year we even saw dolphins in the river which was amazing. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

Beautiful location
The location was beautiful and the house setting was the perfect place to relax. There is a covered porch facing the river that we spent quite a bit of time relaxing on. The house is large and well equipped with most all you will need for you stay. Lots of books provided gave some interesting information on the area. The dock was also a great spot for fishing and hanging out. Owner was easy to work with and quickly resolved the few issues we encountered. The house could benefit from some updates and decluttering of odd items. Otherwise I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful long weekend!
We had an amazing long weekend at this property. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare all of our meals. The kids especially loved the pool. We all enjoyed fishing and crabbing off the dock, and the kayaks were a lot of fun. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you, Marsha, for sharing this great property.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great trip
Always a beautiful trip. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Syracuse, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Historic Home - Perfect to Relax & Unwind
We loved our stay at the Carlton River House! We reserved way back before Covid-19 and decided we would still make the trip (it is a very rural area). We are definitely old house people and loved this renovated 1890 house and the setting on the North River. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for all including two master bedrooms with private baths. Our group was our extended family included 7 adults and two young girls under 5. There was plenty of space for all of us. The house was very clean. My nephew's family of four took the two back bedrooms on the second floor of the main house and they shared the Jack & Jill bathroom between the back bedrooms, which worked great for them. My husband and I loved the upstairs master bedroom including the newly renovated private bathroom, our little walk in closet, and the views of the river I woke up to each morning were perfect! The downstairs master bedroom has a great big bed, nice sitting chairs, a walk in closet, and a smaller bathroom which is very private. There is a small 1/2 bath off the pantry on the first floor too. We added on the "guest cottage" for a small fee and our adult daughter enjoyed her own space and bathroom. We used the guest cottage refrigerator for overflow drinks, watermelon, etc. The house rental comes with lots of activities that we used including two nice kayaks with seat backs, lots of life vests, corn hole, ping pong in the garage, a nice fire pit, and a hammock. We borrowed a folding table from the garage to work on the annual puzzle in the living room. We loved the pool and spent a lot of time in it as it was hot & humid. We did not swim in the river as the jelly fish had just arrived. We enjoyed breakfast often on the riverfront porch (away from the hot sun). We ate most meals in the dining room which has a big doorway to the kitchen. Everyone in our family commented how relaxed they were and how lovely the setting was. Sunsets were terrific. Marsha, the owner, was easy to communicate with via text, email and phone calls and very helpful with suggestions for things to do when she found out how much we love historic sites. I would certainly consider going back to this lovely old home on the North River!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd trip even better than our first
Perfect place for a true getaway. Even during quarantine, the house provided an added level of peacefulness to our lives. Kids had a great time in the pool, on the dock, in the kayaks, playing cornhole, etc. The kitchen had all we needed to stay put and cook from home. We cooked fish caught from the dock and oysters from the coastline. Simply Amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful river stay
Lovely historic property. Great location on the river. Convenient to Gloucester for grocery etc. Marsha was easy to work with & accessible for questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Hugh H.

fun
Beautiful
Stayed 9 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The beds were comfortable and there were a variety of pillows to choose from. Marsha, the owner, was very responsive to our many questions and minor problems that were taken care of very quickly. We appreciated the cleanliness of the outdoor furniture because sometimes that can be overlooked. This would be a great family vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019