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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Aylett, VA
  • Kings Dominion
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Richmond Raceway
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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 Cold Harbor Battlefield Park - Garthright House. Meadow Event 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 - 29 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 35 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Richmond Raceway - 35 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Broad Street - 37 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 38 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ripley's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 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 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.

Property manager

Larkin Linton

Languages

English

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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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.6 mi (41-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. to downtown Saint Stephens Church?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Saint Stephens Church.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Tamesha P.

Stay

Fleas fleas fleas! When we first got there Thursday evening we pretty much fished most of the evening. Friday morning breakfast out and fishing that evening a thunderstorms came in and we had to stay inside that's when we started getting bit. We let the host know she said they probably came from the yard that her and her dog stayed there the night before we got there that’s possible but highly doubt it considering the severity of them in the living room. My dog (9 lbs.) just went to the vet prior to our trip for a check up and had no fleas and never has. The only response I got from her was thanks for letting me know my dog is highly allergic. I work for a pest control company they don’t get that bad overnight. There was no remorse! The photos make it seem like there is 3 fishing spots not and one of the canoes you couldnt use and the dock was a little sketchy at times due to the tide. The house it a cluttered and the septic system had issues. I planned the vacation to spend time with my family and all it really did was create more work with taking care of the fleas when I returned home. I would think with her being a pet owner she would of been more concerned and at least offered some type of refund for the aggravation! I know the place is booked hopefully she let the next visitors know. I wish I could upload pics.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P., Berwyn, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice river getaway

Fishing and kayaking was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Quiet secluded great get a way love the place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Ramirez J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis

This cabin has become an oasis for my family and myself. Deep gratitude to Ms. Larkin for cultivating such an amazing space!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riverside

Loved this property. Larkin is a wonderful host!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024