Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. in Saint Stephens Church

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

This vacation home places you 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Kings Dominion. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Larkin Linton

Languages

English

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

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

This property welcomes pets
3 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs are $25 each. Crated is good

Children and extra beds

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: This is a mabey. Please ask first.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), which is 28.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. ?

Yes, every accommodation at Aylett River Paradise: A whimsical gem designed to harmonize with nature. comes with a balcony.

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

May 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fun

Great place by the river with grocery store nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

May 1, 2025

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.

Apr 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Aylett

Had an awesome time! Property was amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

garen S.

Apr 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Dec 30, 2024

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.

Dec 26, 2024

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.

Dec 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Nov 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Oct 27, 2024

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.

Oct 6, 2024

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.

Sep 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Aug 26, 2024

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.

Aug 23, 2024

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.

Aug 14, 2024

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

Aug 7, 2024

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.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Jul 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice river getaway

Fishing and kayaking was great

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Jul 13, 2024

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.

Jul 8, 2024

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.

Jun 28, 2024

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.

Jun 18, 2024

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.

Jun 17, 2024

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.

May 19, 2024

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