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River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch

Riverfront vacation home in Colonial Beach with kitchen

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River Gem, located in Colonial Beach, offers a serene retreat with plenty of space for 10 guests. Unwind on the inviting front porch or enjoy the fenced backyard with deck and fire pit. The fully equipped kitchen and open concept living room are perfect for family gatherings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

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

River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch

✨ River Gem – Colonial Beach Vacation Rental



Welcome to River Gem, a spacious 4BR/2.5BA vacation rental in Colonial Beach, VA. Just 2 blocks from the Potomac River beaches and boardwalk, this family-friendly retreat sleeps up to 10 and is perfect for a group getaway, family vacation, or friends’ weekend.



Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area, Smart TV, and fast WiFi. Outdoors, relax on the covered front porch, grill on the back deck, or gather around the fire pit for s’mores under the stars. With a fenced backyard, pack-n-play, and pet-friendly policy, River Gem is designed for comfort and connection.



Key Features & Benefits:



🛏️ The Space







  • 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with fresh linens and towels







  • Open-concept living room, dining space, and kitchen — perfect for group meals or game nights







  • Sitting room with pull-out sofa for extra guests







  • Washer/dryer and driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles (🚫 no street parking)







🌿 Outdoor Living







  • Large front porch with seating for morning coffee







  • Back deck with BBQ grill and dining set







  • Fenced backyard for kids and pets to play safely







  • Fire pit for evening gatherings







📍 Location Highlights







  • 2 blocks to beach & fishing pier







  • Walk to local shops, cafes, and restaurants







  • Close to Colonial Beach Boardwalk, The Point, and Monroe Bay







  • Easy access to golf cart rentals and seasonal trolley







🚫 No smoking, vaping, parties, or events


🐾 1 well-behaved dog permitted with prior approval (must be house-trained)




Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

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

  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Property Registration Number 25-00078

Property is also known as

661295

About the neighborhood

Map
VA, Colonial Beach

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bayside Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maryland International Raceway - 46 min drive - 63.4 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 47 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drift Seafood & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial Beach and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Bayside Marina and Potomac River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

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

River Gem

Our stay was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

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

Lovely property

The house worked really well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Clean and spacious home

We loved our stay. The location was walking distance to the beach and town. We had plenty of room for four couples and all the kids. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Our family had a wonderful stay!

Carolyn’s house was lovely! We found this house spotless and totally equipped with everything you need! Home was very spacious and worked so well for our family of 10. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

We love Colonial Beach

This is about the seventh or eighth time we have stayed a long weekend in Colonial Beach. We rent a golf cart and love riding all over the town checking out the houses that were decked out for Halloween. It was even better this past weekend since they had a Halloween Golf Cart Parade on Saturday afternoon. They also had a BBQ Cook Off and their Fall Festival. This was a great weekend to be at Colonial Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023