Vacation rentals with a kayak in James River

This is a hidden gem, I loved it, everything is clean, tidy, the views are incredible, my family and I had a great time celebrating my birthday.

What a find! We were attending a wedding on the Potomac and found this gem of a place basically right next door. A perfectly appointed home in a peaceful, tranquil, beautiful setting. Connie was great! Responsive to our need to find the iron, not exactly an emergency, Connie responded immediately with it's location. Loved it!

We had an amazing stay by the lake! The location was absolutely perfect—peaceful, scenic, and relaxing. The house was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Our host was responsive, accommodating, and made check-in seamless. We highly recommend this spot and can't wait to return!

We LOVED our stay at Blue Pearl Cottage. It was clean, comfortable and cozy. Ben and Ashley thought of every detail how to meet guests' needs. The location is superb - peaceful and serene. LOVE the screened porch, as did our pooch - a perfect spot for him to hang out! Only wish we had more time there... hope to visit again.

Anne was wonderful! Accommodating and very responsive. The property was beautiful and very well stocked. We did not want for a thing! Anne has thought of everything anyone may need. We would definitely stay here again!! Shirley

This lakefront spot was perfect for a laid-back weekend with my childhood friends. The house was clean, updated, and had plenty of space for all of us to hang out and relax. The private dock was a standout—we spent a ton of time by the water, just catching up and enjoying the quiet. The host made everything easy, from check-in to check-out. Whether we were grilling, enjoying the hot tub, or just kicking back on the deck, it was exactly the kind of getaway we needed. Would definitely come back.

A perfect place to reunite with family. Come prepared to hike, rest, eat, and relax. The property and home were so much nicer than pictures can show. Perfect great room for conversation while admiring the beautiful mountains and valley. Comfy beds. High end kitchen perfect for cooking together as a family. Jeff and Allie were great at communication and about attention to detail. We all said we’d like to return.

Really enjoyed our time here! Lots to do on the property for the family. The hosts were gracious as well!

This was our 1st visit to The Crab Shack. All I can say is Wow, just Wow! This was the cleanest, nicest and cutest Airbnb that we have ever stayed at over the years! It was amazing! My husband and I traveled from Sarver, PA with our 2 Golden Retrievers to celebrate our 10 year Wedding Anniversary! We all had the best time ever! We spent most of the time here at the Shack just cooking on the grill and listening to music and the girls did a lot of swimming fetching for balls! Thank you Carlisle and Mary for making our 10 year Anniversary simply perfect! ❤️☀️😎🥂🍾🦀 We can’t wait to come back! ☺️

This 3 night trip was part of our 2 week trip visiting family in VA. We chose this house because we have a small dog and thought the yard would be good to have. The house was clean and the kitchen was very well stocked. Amy even left a nice little surprise for us. She answered all our questions and was very helpful. We enjoyed walking to the coffee house and being minutes from our son.

Beautiful place to stay. Quite peaceful area with friendly neighbors. Home was cozy and welcoming. Kitchen had everything you could need. Amenities were amazing. Had a spectacular time would definitely come back to stay again.

Beautiful property, beautiful views, and an unbelievable night sky. It's definitely a place you want to try.

Loved staying at this quiet retreat! Mornings listening to birds, afternoons in the sunny backyard, stars and stars! Really loved this place and will be back again.

This place was so lovely and peaceful. The home clean and cozy with fresh eggs and delicious banana bread! The outside garden was so beautiful. We got to meet Luis and Tamara. Very kind and friendly couple. We cooked all our meals in the kitchen and had everything we needed. Bed was comfy, it rained hard one night but the rain hitting the roof was so relaxing we slept great! Easily a place to stay again !

The house was wonderful -- clean, simply furnished, a more-than-adequate kitchen and bathroom. Beds extremely comfortable. The pictures suggest the back yard is on the water....there is actually a house behind Janet's house. BUT, there is an easy-to-access dock that was just wonderful. The single negative? The bugs!! Not anything controllable by others, of course, but did discourage us from the walking of the island we hoped to do. The end of the dock was our refuge -- and the view was just wonderful. Birds plentiful. The people of Smith Island were welcoming, gracious, patient. No exceptions. I am grateful they offer such hospitality.

We are two old & dear friends who needed a getaway to catch-up, and enjoy some R&R from hectic schedules. We had a short stay, but loved our time at the Haddie James House (it was perfect for us!) We felt safe, we were very comfortable and had a lot of fun shopping/eating in Gloucester (Main St) and downtown Mathews. We would definitely stay here again and add more time to our stay. We never met the hosts (just one of their sweet dogs) but trusted they would respond to us if we had questions. Beautiful property and an adorable little home. Note: We easily found the house following the hosts' instructions and GPS in the daytime. But the hosts are right about it being "tricky" to find in the dark. I was glad we arrived when the sun was shining.

Stay was great. Hike up to Crabtree falls was amazing. Definitely a great place to disconnect from the phone with no WiFi and connect to each other and nature . Beautiful property!

We had a really nice time at the cabin. Everything was laid out very nicely and was ready for us the moment we arrived. The space is beautiful and right on the lake. It was extremely peaceful to sit in the large screened deck and hang out with the stunning lake in view. Hope to stay here again some day!

Great adorable cabin close enough to Luray / Shenandoah to get around easily, but about 7 minutes outside of town, so far enough to feel peaceful and quiet! Very cute decorations and plenty of space for the two of us. Fresh eggs were delicious and they also provided wood/kindling for the outdoor firepit at a nominal cost. Hosts were quite responsive. It's at the end of a gravel road with 2 other cabins close by. A bit of a stale woodsmoke smell in the cabin which is unsurprising given the fireplace, but may bother people with environmental allergies.

It’s our second stay at Camp Maier and we are already planning to come back. As soon as we step in, we feel calmed by the view and the comfortable space. The place has had a fresh coat of paint since we were here last, and we appreciated the kitchen upgrades too. We loved pizza at Cryptic Pizza in Solomons Island and a walk with dogs at Flag Ponds nature park. Even found a small fossilized shark tooth! A magical time. Thank you.

It was a better stay than we could have expected! Such a great price too! We had a blast and it was so very relaxing. The home had all we needed for a relaxing and fun filled family adventure.

Stunning home and property - we spent the majority of our time outside. We particularly loved fishing the pond. Hosts are proactively communicative and also respond quickly to any requests or needs. If we’re ever back in the area we look forward to staying again.

This place is truly a rare find. The house is immaculately kept and is situated on a waterfall and nestled in the woods. It was perfect. Rhonda thought of everything and was so thoughtful and kind. We will be back!!

My stay was exactly what i needed it to be. It was a quick 90 minute drive from the city, but once I got there I found exactly what I needed. 2 days of peace, quiet, and seclusion. I had to make a quick run, to the grocery store, but it was convenient and people were really nice. Next time I come, I’ll probably explore the Solomon Islands.