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A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city

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Jachthaven
Terrein van de accommodatie
1 slaapkamer, bedden met traagschuimmatrassen, een kluis op de kamer
Interieur
Terrein van de accommodatie
A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city biedt onder andere een wasserij. Avontuurlijke kunnen bootjevaren en kajakken bij deze woonboot. Gasten kunnen verbinding maken met het internet via wifi in de kamer.

Beoordelingen

9,4 op 10 –
Uitzonderlijk

Gehele woonboot

1 slaapkamer1 badkamerMax. aantal: 433 m²

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Airconditioning
  • Parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar
  • Open haard
  • Droogkast
  • Wasmachine
  • Barbecue
De huidige prijs is € 198
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
1 sep - 2 sep

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Over deze accommodatie

Een plek voor jezelf

Je hebt de gehele woonboot helemaal voor jezelf en hoeft dus alleen met je reisgezelschap te delen.

A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city

Note: IF THE GIAMARIA IS NOT AVAILABLE, please check out my other boat the COOKIE B.
Available this spring. The ELIZABETH CLEMENTINE

Dear future guests,. I will admit there is no completely safe place to spend your time, but if you must get away please do it where the air flows free up and down a river or across farmer's fields or through a nearby forest if possible; areas similar to the one where all three of my boats are berthed.

We are blessed to be in a very unique country setting near the beautifully renovated Lily Pad Cafe; the only true outdoor riverside eatery in the Richmond area.

Here you will find what I believe is a safe place to hike, bike or run on nearby county roads in National Parks, or on the VIRGINIA CAPITOL TRAIL. Or you could just choose to read, paint, write, fish, sun, or work "from home" by using our internet service You will also find a great deal of personal space and solitude which will become immediately apparent as you drive down either of our three first highways in the entire United States of America: Osborne Turnpike, old route #5, or Kingsland Road before you get to experience America's first river; the James.
The GiaMaria and the Cookie B are berthed in very calm waters and are Indeed, awesome places to spend your time. They are in fact, places like no other in the entire United States, and I will make an honest attempt to back up this statement in the description that follows given the few words that are allowed.

As for the GiaMaria, she is a 50' Chris Craft houseboat that has been completely remodeled inside and out in order to give our guests a home-like atmosphere without losing the feel of being on an old riverboat. It is modern in every sense of the word. It has been reconstructed to have a large bathroom with a full sized vanity, a 4' designer shower, ventilator fans, and its own USCG certified sanitation system. It comes complete with a queen eleven inch memory foam mattress (Sleep Innovations) and high quality bedding, a small but complete galley and a large colorful salon with carpeted floors a 46" TV, and a fireplace to keep you warm and cozy. Outside you will find a large open upper deck with great views for morning coffee or evening drinks and a lower covered bow deck.

The Cookie B is equally as nice, however character limitations in this space do not allow such an elaborate description if I am to describe this unique area where these vessels are docked. But you can find the Cookie B's unique listing here on Homeaway as well.

But it is not just the GiaMaria or the Cookie B that you will enjoy. It is also there unique location. The Richmond Yacht Basin is less than 10 country road miles from downtown Richmond. And their setting cannot be duplicated. It is adjacent to the Richmond National Battlefield Park and well kept privately owned farms. Just one mile away is Osborne Landing, a county owned facility which has a nice fishing pier, a Bass Master's boat launch, a nice walking trail along the river's edge, a canoe and kayak launch ramp, pavilions for picnics/cookouts, bathrooms and a wonderful playground for kids. It is always kept in tip-top shape, and it is all free to the public.

After a beautiful canopied drive which will take you to the marina, you will find yourself standing on the ground where so many famous people lived and events took place that shaped our nation's history. Some of the historical people who lived in the nearby Indian settlement of Arrohateck included Chief Powhatan's son, Tanx or (Parahunt) and Pocahontas his daughter, who married her English born husband John Rolfe. Pocahontas and John Rolfe after marriage made their home on this property, and with the help of indentured servants and later African slaves, they helped to save Jamestown by producing tobacco from the "Varina" seed. It was the only "gold" that those early colonists would find, yet it would have tremendous economic value in many European countries and save the colony from being abandoned..

We are also located where Captain John Smith found his "sweetest water" during his early explorations, while others like, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and his mother, Anne Hill Carter, John Marshall, 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Susannah Bowling, Layfayette, Benedict Arnold, Gen. Cornwallis and thousand of bound African slaves passed thru this oxbow in the James River on their way to build and transform our nation. Battles on land and in the river were fought here too, during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. During the Revolutionary War, Benedict Arnold sank our Colonial Fleet within eyesight of the GiaMaria and the Cookie B before burning Richmond. Union Ironclads like the Monitor and Galena fought other Ironclads like the Confederate's CSS Virginia while trying to pass Drewery's Bluff, the confederate's "Annapolis" while trying to subdue Richmond.

And Just around the river's bend east of Richmond Yacht Basin is Henricus, the London Company's second settlement after Jamestown in the New World. Unfortunately the original "cittie" was destroyed by Opechancanough, Chief Powhatan's successor "brother" during the Indian Massacre of 1622.
Today however, Henricus is a thriving reconstruction of what it was like in the days of Sir Thomas Dale's early 1600's "town", and many of my guests who have visited there say it is on par with Jamestown.

Just down the road heading east along Route 5 (a Virginia Bi-Way) are plantations like Shirley, still owned and operated by the same family since its beginning in the 1600's and Berkley, where Taps was first composed and played, and also where the first Thanksgiving was arguably held. There is also Westover, the home of President William Henry Harrison (Ole' Tippecanoe), Sherwood Forrest, the home of "His Accidency", President John Tyler, and Evergreen, the birthplace of Edmund Ruffin, who is the father of modern agriculture and the southern firebrand who is credited with firing the shot that started the Civil War. These are just a few of the historical places or attractions to be found within a few minutes of the docking space of the GiaMaria or the Cookie B. Then going west on Route 5 into Richmond you will find St. John's Episcopal Church where Patrick Henry told the King of England, to go to hell, or Hollywood Cemetery where a great many historical figures are buried like the Presidents Monroe and Tyler. Within minutes if you are a Civil War buff, then you are in luck because you will be set squarely in the middle of where the Battle of the Crater took place, as did Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, White Oak Swamp, Deep Bottom, Chaffin's Farm, Pamplin Historical Park and City Point (Gen. Grants headquarters during the siege of Petersburg) and many other well known and not so well known battle sites and fortifications.

Much about our old and dusty beginnings causes us to be proud, but at the same time ashamed. However, because of the lessons learned from our past, the Richmond area today has become a bright and shiny place which is set like Rome on seven hills.
Here you will find many and varied museums or river rapids for those brave enough to take the plunge, sports events of every kind, major universities and hospitals like Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia, world class car races at Richmond International Raceway and cycling (the UCI world championship 2015), as well as the Richmond Marathon (rated the 18th largest in the nation). There are also restaurants galore from local favorites to world class dining. Richmond is fast becoming a gourmets delight and the Craft Brewery Capital of the South. Chic shopping districts like Carytown, River Road, Short Pump or Stoney Point are all within a short distance, as are outlet malls and several large shopping centers.
Watersports and tours of many kinds are offered in several nearby places. Major garden tours (voted one of the best in the country) like Lewis-Ginter Botanical Gardens or Maymont Park as well as national, state and local parks are all within minutes of the GiaMaria. And in one to two hours by car you can be in the Blue Ridge Mountains or Charlottesville or Virginia Beach or Washington, DC, or Williamsburg or Jamestown, or Yorktown, or Petersburg, or Kings Dominion, or Busch Gardens, and several major outlet malls.

We even now enjoy the Virginia Capital Trail. It is a cycling/walking, running hard surfaced path of 52 miles that links Richmond, the Capital of Virginia, and the Colonial Capitals of Williamsburg and Jamestown. And all of this is only a sampling of what you will find within a stones throw of either vessel.

The area though is also a wildlife lover's delight. There are many native species of plants and animals such as rare Lady Slippers, Bald Eagles, ancient swamps of Cypress and Junipers, Running Cedar, and Song Birds galore. There are Foxes, both red and silver, and occasional bobcats, beavers and otters. We are also a flyway for many species of creatures, such as Butterflies, Purple Martins, Ducks, Geese, Humming Birds, Robins, Northern Bald Eagles. Fish such as Striped Bass, American and Hickory Shad and American Eels spawn here in the spring. And in the fall, ancient Sturgeons weighing more than 500 pounds can be seen jumping out of the water.
As for fishing, we have both Large and Small Mouth Bass, several species of Catfish, record sized Crappie and several local guides will guarantee that you will catch a catfish of 40 pounds or more during late fall and throughout the winter.

But if dancing is your thing, then the Tobacco Company is just down the road where you can party late into the night.

Accommodatiebeheerder

Ronald M. Blaha

Talen

Engels

Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Strand

  • Aan het strand

Internet

  • Beschikbaar in de accommodatie: wifi

Parkeren en vervoer

  • Auto aanbevolen
  • Parkeerplekken ter plaatse

Keuken

  • Broodrooster
  • Elektrische waterkoker
  • Koelkast
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden en bestek
  • Kookplaat
  • Kruiden
  • Microgolfoven
  • Oven

Slaapkamers

  • Beddengoed inbegrepen
  • Matras van memory foam
  • Slaapbank
  • Slaapkamer

Badkamer

  • 1 badkamer
  • Douche
  • Haardroger
  • Handdoeken inbegrepen
  • Shampoo
  • Toiletpapier
  • Zeep

Woonruimtes

  • Open haard
  • Woonkamer

Entertainment

  • Boeken
  • Stereo-installatie
  • Tv

Buiten

  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Tuinmeubels

Wasvoorzieningen

  • Wasmachine
  • Wasserette

Comfort

  • Airconditioning
  • Verwarming

Huisdieren

  • Huisdiervriendelijk

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Rookvrije accommodatie

Diensten en faciliteiten

  • Kluisje
  • Strijkijzer/strijkplank

Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken

  • Aan een rivier
  • Aan het water
  • Dicht bij de jachthaven
  • Dicht bij een dierentuin
  • Dicht bij een outletcentrum
  • Dicht bij een ziekenhuis
  • In de bergen
  • In een dorp
  • In het stadscentrum
  • Op het platteland

Dingen om te doen

  • Boot
  • Kajak
  • Basketballen in de buurt
  • Ecotours in de buurt
  • Fietsmogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Golfbaan in de buurt
  • Jagen in de buurt
  • Jetskiën in de buurt
  • Paardrijden in de buurt
  • Pretpark in de buurt
  • Raften in de buurt
  • Rondleidingen bij wijnmakerijen in de buurt
  • Schaatsmogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Vogelspotten in de buurt
  • Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
  • Waterskiën in de buurt
  • Watertuben in de buurt
  • Zeilen in de buurt
  • Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Geen koolmonoxidemelder vermeld (De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.)
  • Geen rookmelder vermeld (de eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)

Algemeen

  • Unitgrootte: 33 vierkante meter

Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken kan vanaf 15.00 uur
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 21

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 11.00 uur

Speciale incheckinstructies

Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken

Huisregels

No drugs period!! Unless prescribed by your doctor.\nNo smoking on the vessel. inside or out. You must be on the dock or on the shore.\nNo open flames

Huisdieren

Huisdieren toegelaten
Assistentiedieren zijn welkom en er wordt geen toeslag voor in rekening gebracht
Beperkingen van toepassing. Contacteer voor meer informatie de accommodatie via het telefoonnummer in de boekingsbevestiging.

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn welkom.

Evenementen

Events allowed

Roken

Smoking is not permitted

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten en evenementen ter plaatse zijn toegelaten
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.

Overige info

Er wordt een auto aanbevolen om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.

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Over deze buurt

Kaart
Richmond, VA

In de buurt

  • Manassas National Battlefield Park - 11 min. rijden - 7.4 km
  • Dorey Park - 13 min. rijden - 10.4 km
  • Broad Street - 23 min. rijden - 22.2 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth-universiteit - 26 min. rijden - 26.8 km
  • Congrescentrum Greater Richmond - 26 min. rijden - 26.8 km

Lokaal vervoer

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 22 min. rijden
  • Richmond, Virginia (RIC-Internationale luchthaven Richmond) - 19 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬24 min. rijden
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min. rijden
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬24 min. rijden
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min. rijden
  • ‪The Taphouse at Rivers Bend - ‬18 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city?

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Vandaag, 27 aug. 2025, kost een verblijf bij A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city van één nacht voor twee volwassenen op 1 sep. 2025 min. € 198,30, inclusief belastingen en toeslagen. Deze prijs is gebaseerd op de laagste gevonden prijs per nacht in de afgelopen 24 uur voor verblijven in de komende 30 dagen. Prijzen kunnen wijzigen. Kies je datums voor meer accurate prijzen.

Hoe laat kan ik bij A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city inchecken?

Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 15.00 uur.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city uitchecken?

Je dient om uiterlijk 11.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar staat A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city?

Deze woonboot in Richmond ligt aan het strand, in het stadscentrum, op 0,5 km van James River en op 10 km afstand van Manassas National Battlefield Park en Dorey Park. Ook Malvern Hill Battlefield Park en New Market Heights Battlefield liggen op 15 km afstand.

Beoordelingen over A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city

Beoordelingen

9,4

Uitzonderlijk

Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 172 van 220 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 36 van 220 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 5 van 220 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 2 van 220 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 5 van 220 beoordelingen

9,0/10

Netheid

10/10

Personeel en service

8,8/10

Voorzieningen

9,4/10

Staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten

10/10

Milieuvriendelijkheid

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

Irene W.

Positief: Netheid
Very hospitable host, lovely location.
1 nacht verbleven in augustus 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Lea G.

Positief: Netheid
So fun and cozy and Capt. Ron was so nice and welcoming!
1 nacht verbleven in augustus 2025

8/10 – Goed

Alyson S.

Positief: Netheid

Overnight

Unique stay. Great host. Would not recommend for folks challenged with walking up steep hills. Great sunset. Enjoyable on the water eateries. Typical challenges of living on a boat!
1 nacht verbleven in juli 2025

2/10 – Ontzettend slecht

Michelle A.

Negatief: Netheid
Ron was amazing with communicating before and during our stay. The houseboat was a bit disappointing though. Im all for roughing it, but this was beyond that. Many things need to be fixed, particularly the leak in the roof, it had been raining the day of our check in and the whole boat smelled musty. I thought we would give it a shot. I woke the next morning with a terrible migraine and we had to leave. I spoke with the owner Ron about this and the things I was concerned about. He told me he would reimburse me for the 2 nights we didn’t stay. Now it’s 3 weeks lasted and when I sent Ron a message about not receiving a reimbursement, he stated he could t recall who I was or the situation. Please be careful folks!
3 nachten verbleven in juli 2025

2/10 – Ontzettend slecht

BONNIE T.

Negatief: Netheid

Fourth of July travelers

We did not stay. The vessel was in disrepair with leaks and the odor of mildew/mold,That’s all I’m gonna say and just please give truthful reviews. The pictures on the website are from 10 to 15 years ago. I do not recommend at all. The owner attempted to give me another rental, which was in the same disrepair. I do not recommend at all.
2 nachten verbleven in juli 2025

8/10 – Goed

Jeremy M.

Positief: Netheid
1 nacht verbleven in juni 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Taj M.

Positief: Netheid

Captain Ron's wonderful slice of Richmond solitude

Captain Ron is one of the best hosts. Make sure you learn some local lore and history, too!
1 nacht verbleven in juli 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

george j.

Positief: Netheid
Very peaceful. Lovely views
2 nachten verbleven in juni 2025

8/10 – Goed

Marian E., Stony Brook

Positief: Netheid

Relaxing on the River

Spending a couple of days on a houseboat moored in the James River is an ideal way to explore the rich history of Richmond, VA. Captain Ron is indeed a local treasure and is as willing to share his extensive knowledge as he is to offer these unique maritime accommodations to his guests. It is especially nice when a host is so conversant about the history of the area (having written several historical memoirs) and is also willing to offer recommendations on locales to visit (including the current Frida Kahlo exhibition at VFMA). The houseboat Cookie B itself is a quiet, rustic spot to pass relaxing hours - sitting on the bow, watching birds soar over the river to the nature preserve across the water is a great way to start or to end the day. The boat’s location in a local marina makes it easy to access by car; historical sites and battlefields are short drives away. All in all, a few days on a houseboat in the spring make for a tranquil and enjoyable mini-vacation in Richmond.
3 nachten verbleven in mei 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Katelyn H.

Positief: Netheid

Short Weekend Stay

Very convenient location to Richmond but far enough away to be quiet and cozy. The boat is wonderfully decorated and the view of the river is wonderful. Captain Ron is a lovely and very helpful host!
2 nachten verbleven in mei 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Pat B.

Positief: Netheid

Excellent Place To Stay

Had a wonderful, relaxing time. The Gia Maria is an old-fashioned charmer dripping with character. Worn-in and comfortable, my wife and I loved it. Very peaceful on the river. Would have stayed longer if our travel itinerary allowed. Would love to stay again. Captain Ron is a friendly and lovely host.
2 nachten verbleven in mei 2025

8/10 – Goed

Melissa B.

Positief: Netheid

Boathouse Getaway

This was a really nice different getaway for the weekend. Captain Ron was an excellent host and we had a great time.
2 nachten verbleven in april 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jessica C.

Positief: Netheid

Experience like no other

We were looking for something unique to do for our first wedding anniversary, when we came across the house boat. Captain Ron met us at the boat to show us around and explain how things worked. We took him up on his suggestions for places to visit and places to eat, I loved how dog friendly the Lily Pad was. Ellie, our French bulldog even had her own little menu. The donut shop is a must try too, definitely worth it. We got to experience a storm on the river and it was absolutely beautiful. The river itself with the sunsets from the top deck, I took so many pictures and will be printing them out for our wall. The bed was super comfortable, I honestly got some much needed rest after spending the days exploring or just enjoying the river boat. Parking was very easy, we have nothing bad to say. Thank you Captain Ron for everything, we will definitely be back. I've been reading your book when I get a chance and am more than half way through already.
4 nachten verbleven in april 2025

4/10 – Matig

Mike H.

Negatief: Netheid

Disappointed

Not like the picture in the advertisement.Needs a lot of work.
3 nachten verbleven in april 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jeremy V.

Positief: Netheid

Awesome Place!

Wish we could have stayed longer! Had fun with our dogs. Great place to launch from or just hang out. Fishing was good too! Hope to stay again.
2 nachten verbleven in april 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Elijah W.

Positief: Netheid

Great Host!

Very responsive host, made the check in easy and showed me how to use everything in the unit. Would recommend!
1 nacht verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Teresa T.

Positief: Netheid

Great Trip

This was a wonderful experience! I wish we had more time, because there is so much to explore and see! WONDERFUL Italian restaurant nearby, Portabellas! A must visit! Captain Ron was so helpful and knowledgeable! I didn't want to leave!
2 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Dot G.

Positief: Netheid

Exactly what I needed

Captain Ron is my favorite host so far! He met me at the dock on the cold dark pouring rain, to make sure I got aboard and was comfortable. And the next day, kept me posted on the tide situation. He was helpful in every way possible. The boat is comfortable and welcoming. It is quiet and the water is calm. It is close enough to go do things, but secluded enough to feel like you’re a million miles away from every day life. I definitely will stay again, and I’ve already recommended it to friends.
3 nachten verbleven in november 2024

8/10 – Goed

K A.

Positief: Netheid

Houseboat

Captain Ron was very nice and answered any questions immediately. Overall, the houseboat was fine, but needs some updates.
6 nachten verbleven in november 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Ian B.

Positief: Netheid

A unique, restful, place to stay by the river

Provided you accept some of the compromises inherent in staying on an old boat, this is a unique chance to sleep on the water, and wake up to the James River and its wildlife. It’s a very restful place to spend a day or two, and this was my second visit, returning after three years. Captain Ron knows all there is to know about the river, the boat and its history. For a solo or couple, the boat is comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen equipment is basic but adequate, and the shower is surprisingly large. The yacht basin is secluded and private, and if you do wish to use it as a base, there is plenty to see and do within reasonable driving distance. But do allow some time to just enjoy watching the river go by.
3 nachten verbleven in september 2024

6/10 – Redelijk

Patrice C.

Positief: Netheid

James River Serenity

Our host greeted us warmly upon arrival. We stayed on the Gia Maria six nights. Overall our stay was good. It would have been better had we been informed on day one that various areas inside leaked when it rained. Rain was in the forecast during our stay. It was stressful the night it rained not having adequate supplies to catch the drips. We learned from the owner that prior to our stay he had made attempts to locate the origin of the leakage but was unsuccessful.
6 nachten verbleven in september 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Linda G.

Positief: Netheid

GiaMaria Houseboat

This is our 2nd stay. Cant' say enough regarding Captain Ron! Wonderful gentlemen and tries to accommodate you with anything you need. The boat is a wonderful unique experience. You need to like boats or this is not for you. Look for egrets and herons. Turtle hangs out by boat looking for food. Captain Ron is also a great writer. Check out his book Bohemian Skipper! Interesting read. Linda & David Gober
2 nachten verbleven in september 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Rebecca

Positief: Netheid, staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
1 nacht verbleven in september 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jeffrey S.

Positief: Netheid

An enjoyable stay

Bed was extremely comfortable and location was very quiet and peacefull. Staying on a houseboat was a unique experience for us and we had a good time. Host was very friendly and accommodating.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024

8/10 – Goed

Kim W.

A very different experience.

If I have to stay in for the first experience. It definitely needs some fixer uppers and some other touches but overall it was a good experience.
1 nacht verbleven in augustus 2024