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Reviews of Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. Close to Colonial Williamsburg.


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9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We all - seniors to toddlers - enjoyed our stay here! Wonderful to be on the river, and also convenient to Williamsburg!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Monica C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent but read details below
There’s a lot about the property that isn’t described well in the post such as you’re next to another home where people rent long term-not only sharing a driveway. The house is very “80s” and has some updates such as the kitchen floor but also has very old carpet along with mouse traps that still had the dead mice in them. But the location and private beach is a plus and the house does comfortably sleep 8-10 people. My BIGGEST concern with this property was that the host NEVER communicated with me after he received all the money for the rental AND the number on his site isn’t his, it sent me to some park service. This was a big deal for us as we paid extra for linens only to show up and NONE were provided. Thank goodness we found the “emergency sheets” or we would be having to go purchase sheets. Won’t be going back but it was perfect weather so we stayed outside on the beach all day long. If you’re just looking for a place that’s only a shell with furniture to make food and you’re fine with bringing ALL your own things but want a private bay beach then this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun vacation house!
Overall nice house, big enough for the family to spread out and have their own space. Location was perfect and the neighbors were friendly. The house was clean but could use an overall deep clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Katherine V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We felt played
The house was large but needed to be cleaned more thoroughly. There was enough room for the 8 of, 4 kids and 4 adults. The private beach was the ENTIRE reason we booked this house and the beach was unusable. The amount of seaweed made the beach impossible for us to enjoy. While I understand it washed up, there has clearly been so much built up that it wasn't all just from a day or two. The smells was horrible. We had to spend most of our time driving to find a beach all of us could enjoy. When we arrived we panicked as one of the garage doors were open, and after a phone to call Greg it was explained that he had people renting the home that shared the driveway with this one. The renters were nice but we didn't appreciate the child asking as all about how long our stay was going to be, or if we were going to use the beach. This home also needs upgrades. The TV in the playroom was very old and the DVD player was unfortunately broken so the kids couldn't use the TV. The toys in the room were nice though and we appreciated that. I wish the bedrooms or at least the other bigger one upstairs had a TV. The air-conditioning worked but it was so inconsistent that none of us could be comfortable. The wifi also went in and out multiple times through the stay. Greg was very responsive but we wish we felt less 'catfished' about this property, especially for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem!
Our family of 7 enjoyed this home! There was something for everyone to do! My 8 year and 11 year old especially loved the beach area. They caught so many crabs and spent hours there! It’s close enough to the parks but far enough away from all the town life. We had deer, frogs, lizard visitors. The space of the house was perfect as well as a fully stocked kitchen! Neighbors are extremely nice too! Would recommend picking this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay!
My group had so much fun with the private beach! The canoe was such a great amenity along with the ping pong table. Would definitely say to make sure you bring your own toilet paper and paper towels etc, but other than that had a fabulous stay in an absolutely beautiful area. Would recommend this vacation to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Getaway
We stayed the week for our spring break and the property did not disappoint. Besides the well appointed rooms and the kitchen the luxury of the private beach felt most special. It was hard to step away from the shores of the York with such lovely weather, however we did manage to explore the historical and significant sites that were so close to our stay. With every visit we find something new and look forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and wonderful location
We had a wonderful time .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stunning view, average stay.
This home has an amazing view! Lots of beds to accommodate a stay with a large family. Unfortunately the house was not very clean. We were visiting my parents who live locally so we were only at the house to sleep at night, otherwise it would have been a bit harder to tolerate. Especially for the price, having to pay for a linen package, etc. I expected a 5 star experience, & it fell short.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
I am very sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations. My cleaning service usually does a great job. If there are any specific areas' you can direct me to have them focus on I will gladly do that. We try very hard to exceed expectations. Any specific guidance would be really appreciated.

8/10 Good

Olivia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and Friends connection
I was so excited to find this house just one street down from my parents home in Hayes! The house itself was comfortable and clean, though it involved a little bit more BYO then I am used too. I also wanted to let the owners know that I did see some termites around the front door of the unit, as well as the communal downstairs restroom. As the majority of the house has hardwood features, I would highly suggest getting a fumigation done, to prevent any damage to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice week!
The house and location are really good. Nice little sandy beach. The house is well kept and equipped, glad I went with the linin/towel package. Only thing I'd like to see would be an outside shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
I am glad you had a good time. Probably just going to stick with the old fashioned garden hose for now but really glad you enjoyed the stay. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great outdoor space
The location was great and we loved the outdoor set up. The kitchen was nice and was a great gathering place. The layout of the house is interesting and could spend some more time on cleaning. Overall enjoyed our experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2022
Thank you for your kind words. I will speak with cleaning team. Feel free to provide some specific areas of improvement if convenient. Thanks Greg

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the house and yard! We also enjoyed the neighbors pier to fish from!
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thanks, So glad yo had a good time. Greg

8/10 Good

Stacy R.

Beautiful view
The house is right next to the water with a small beach and has a beautiful view. The kids liked playing in the sand but couldn't really splash around in the water too much due to jellyfish, crabs and a lot of sea grass. That didn't keep them from wading in it though and they really enjoyed their time on the beach. The house is spacious with lots of room for our families to spread out. I wish that it was cleaner -- there were dirty vents, dusty shelves and it looks like nobody has ever cleaned behind or under the furniture. The bathrooms and kitchen area were clean. My biggest concern during the trip was that the neighbors spent time in the yard while we were there. They would set up a hammock down by the beach and hang out down there with the kids... which made us feel uncomfortable using the beach. They were also mowing and trimming up near the house while we were in the house. I felt a little uncomfortable having a stranger running the trimmer right outside the window where I'm eating dinner with my family. Don't understand why that can't be done between renters when nobody is in the house. All in all, I'd recommend the house, but wish that the situation with sharing the yard with the neighbor would have been made more clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thank you for your email. I have been traveling a regret the slow response as well as the neighbor who I believe is my tenant using the yard while you were there. It is part of their lease to keep an eye on the property, maintain the yard and be an emergency contact for gust such as you. They try to mow between tenants but sometimes when there is just 6 hours between guest and or rain it proves to be challenging. They are NOT supposed to use the beach or yard when guest are at the house. I will certainly address that with them as well as the cleaning issues you indicated as the cleaning company. We do deep cleaning at the begging and end of each season and then routine cleanings between each guest. Thank you again.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and convenient
1. What a beautiful property, the view can't be beat and watching thunderstorms over the river was amazing! 2. Plenty of room!!!! Family of 7...we were quite comfortable. 3. Super convenient to Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown and we even spent a day at the Virginia Air and Space museum in Hampton (about 45 minutes away). 4. If you are traveling with kids....this is the BEST house for hide and seek that I have ever stayed in. We played every single day of vacation! 5. Owners very responsive. We had to contact them because the AC died (in August!). They had someone out to repair it very quickly to make sure our stay was comfortable. 6. Hot tip...bring toilet paper and paper towels. While the owners do ask that each guest leave some for the next as a courtesy, that doesn't mean the previous guest followed that procedure. After a long drive we arrived all having to go and 2 squares of tp in the house lol. 7. The towel/linen package includes bedding and bathroom towels. No kitchen towels. I never realized how much I use kitchen towels until I didn't have them...bring those too! Otherwise kitchen well stocked to cook and eat. We look forward to staying again our next trip to Virginia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Thank you so much and I am really happy you and your family had such a great time. Good suggestions, we will work on them on our end as as well. Greg & Lisa

8/10 Good

Patricia G., Ruffsdale usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely hot during stay
Great property to stay at
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large group
We had two families staying, and there were plenty of places for all of us to sleep. The large kitchen made it easy to prepare meals for everyone, and we were able to sit together and eat at the large dining table. We didn’t use the water as much as we would have liked because it rained most of the week, but there are lots of places to go that are just a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice relaxing place
We really enjoyed the house - great location, peaceful to be on the water and convenient to attractions. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2022
Thanks I am so glad you enjoyed it. Greg

8/10 Good

Nichole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house had many interesting nooks that the kids loved exploring. Lots of room for everyone to relax. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
So glad you all had a good time. Thanks

6/10 Okay

Alba P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location but ....no toiletries?
Let me start by saying the property is in a very nice location, private beach, beautiful big yard, ample parking too. Once you get inside however, a property this size barely had enough soap and toilet paper in it for a family to use without running out the first night. Maybe most renters drive and don't have an issue either bringing toiletries or driving 20+ min to Walmart to buy them but I personally flew in from Georgia so it wasn't easy rationing toilet paper. Also, the property isn't the cleanest. That always strikes me when I see it in rentals because they all charge cleaning fees, so the expectation is for it to be very clean when you get there. Some spots behind furniture looked like they hadn't been touched in months. The furniture is outdated. The kitchen was great and having laundry appliances was also great. Ping pong table was a nice touch, the paddle boat too. The kids enjoyed the bunk beds and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable & conveniently located
We loved our stay at the Getaway! Highlights or the property include the well equipped and spacious kitchen, high speed wifi, comfortable living room and bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms, the upstairs kids play area, and of course the beach! The location was close to shopping centers, grocery stores, and pharmacies. A short drive to all the area attractions like Yorktown, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Busch Gardens made it a convenient and easy to plan our days. It was so nice to come to what felt like a home-away-from-home after a long day in the parks. Having a washer and dryer was also a major plus! Would definitely recommend and will book again for our next trip to VA. Especially well suited for families with young ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you so much. So glad you had a great time. WE look forward to having you back. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time.
This house was perfect for us to visit with our grandchildren, daughter and son in law. House is big enuff that when the children played, it did not disturb our son. Thanks for a good memory with the grand babies
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Williamsburg Vacation
The overall experience was excellent. The only issue we had before arriving was that we hadn’t heard from the host with lockbox information. We had to google him to get a phone number. Once corrected it was fine. If someone claims to be a “host” I think they should provide toilet paper and trash bags. Also they left all the tv remotes with no batteries. Not a huge deal but not very host like. The house was very comfortable and we had no trouble navigating around the area. The area around the house was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
I am glad you enjoyed your stay and regret your issue with you needing to google our phone number and that your expectations were not met. We try to lay exactly what is provided in the rental agreement as far as consumable supplies go. Not sure what happened with the batteries, it sis very odd and we will look into that.

10/10 Excellent

Parastu M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful get away
Great house to relax and spend quality time with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vonetta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
Beautifull view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
We stayed at this property for a William and Mary graduation. Worked great...nice location right on York River!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Doug C., Westlake, Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Needs a good cleaning and updating, nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Than you. Glad you enjoyed it. It s officially the end of the season and we will have a deep cleaning done in the weeks to come and then again at the start of the season. We have also ordered some new furniture. Thanks Greg

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday weekend
We had a little hiccup at the beginning of our stay but otherwise the place was absolutely perfect. Big enough for our group to spread out when we needed space but several large congregating areas that fit everyone. My 4 year old loved the selection of toys and the adults loved all the equipment for the beach. Your own little beach on a holiday weekend was amazing. Will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Ample room throughout the house to sit with family. dining room chairs were all falling apart be careful when you sit down.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thank you for your input. Sorry about the kitchen chairs. WE have really struggled to get a new dining room set. Should have one in place soon as well as some other new furniture too.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would rent again!
The get away house was just what we needed. We celebrated my son's 10th birthday over the weekend at busch gardens and continued the fun on the private beach. The house was spacious enough for all of us and the kids enjoyed running on the huge yard while the adults sat on the porch. We all agreed that this will be the house we rent from here on out every summer!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
So glad our house was a blessing to you and your family. We look forward to having you back next year! Greg & Lisa

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
My family enjoyed our vacation! Wish it was longer. Hope to go back there again !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Arie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
beautiful place
very peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
I am glad it was a nice getaway for you. Thank you for your input. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet relaxing
We truly enjoyed our trip. Host responded quickly to all questions. A few minor upgrades would make it 100% perfect. Dining room chairs and table need upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed your visit. We have actually been looking for a replicant dining room set and have not been bale to find "just the right thing to match the style of the house. We hope to wrap up the search in the next week or so, as I do agree the existing table and chairs are ready for retirement.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The owners were very pleasant, responsive, and helpful. The home was beautiful and clean, and we all really enjoyed the little beach out back. Kids were excited with the canoe, and we even had fun while waiting out Tropical Storm Elsa for a whole day. My girls and I really enjoyed the kitchen, listening to the radio and preparing meals for our group of 9. Thanks so much for an unforgettable family vacation! We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2021
Thank you so much for the review. I am thrilled that you had a great time and made some wonderful memories. That is what we hope everyone will do. Greg

8/10 Good

William R., Woodstock, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost wonderful
The lot was amazing. There is a giant yard with beautiful grass, and a small but pleasant beach at the end. The house was larger than I expected and the master suite offered plenty of room. there are two reasons I cannot in good conscience give this a 5 rating. The first is that according to the contract, we would have an entrance code 24 hours prior to check in. In fact it spelled out that in the event that under certain circumstances, it might be given earlier. Note: I believe that this is a VRBO contract and not one from the owner. However, he seemed upset with me that I even asked about it. The second reason is that though the house was clean and quaint, it also was just a little dated. A huge plus was that the owner was responsive when I needed to reach him and the two minor problems may have been out of his control. Overall, we did have a good and almost wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darrel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable!
We liked the location off the beaten path. We were there midweek and we were the only noisy crew around! The children were thrilled with swimming in the river and we were pleased how big and private the beach felt. The big backyard and spacious house were a plus also. Thank you to the Grangers for renting out to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice waterfront property
Great Master bedroom, large kitchen, and lots of smaller rooms upstairs. Nice little beach and great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2021
So glad you had a good time. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely long weekend at the River House
We had a lovely stay at the River House. Despite the rain for the first few days, our kids stayed entertained in the house playing hide and seek and board games. We enjoyed the scenic drive to Colonial Williamsburg and our time there. And we got some great sun on our last day, and the kids really enjoyed splashing in the water and playing on the beach while the adults read at the picnic table in the yard. My only suggestion is to bring water shoes if you will be playing in the water as there are some oyster shells that caused a few cuts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Getaway
A great location with wonderful river views. We really enjoyed having access to the canoe and grill. The house is spacious but does have a unique layout. Taking care of a couple little upgrades and maintenance issues would help make the stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2021
Thank you very much for your review. I am glad you had a good time. I will make a point of putting my eyes on the property personally for observations, but if you have any specific things that you can suggest I would sure welcome them. Greg Granger

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Had a wonderful stay. Beautiful location. My kids and I had a wonderful time on the little beach. It was very relaxing. My kids had a wonderful time too as there was a play room that kept little ones occupied on the colder mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

melissa t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
This was a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful property. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
Thank you very much. I am glad you had a great time. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Noel P., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, spacious, as described
The Granger’s home is wonderful. It has a great location on the York River with a little private beach. It is a spacious house and has a comfortable master bedroom bed and a nice jacuzzi tub which made our stay nice. The house is close to Williamsburg (the historic triangle) and not too far from the coast (Virginia Beach). The house isn’t as luxurious as other 5 star homes we have stayed in (some houses provide some consumables like cleaning products, trash bags, spices, and starter rolls of toilet paper and basic linens), but we definitely were happy and comfortable and would rent again. We are so incredibly grateful that home owners like the Grangers open their homes to renters like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2021
Noel, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am pleased you had a great visit. We look forward to having you back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We were in the area for our son's wedding so we did not spend much time at the house. It was very nice, close to all of the wedding events and worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Glad you had a good experience and you had a good time. Congrats on the wedding. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a rainy weekend!
Greatly enjoyed our time here even though we were mostly stuck inside the whole time with lots of rain. If a house can entertain a 1 yr, 3yr, 4 yr, and 6 yr old (and four 30ish yr olds) for a whole weekend while mostly stuck inside, wow what a house. As others have said, the kids absolutely loved the crazy layout and played hide and seek for hours (the 6 yr old cried and was quite upset when we had to leave) and grew emotional attachments to the many toys in the house. And they did enjoy the beach so much that they got completely soaked standing out in the rain playing in it. Also great fishing! Caught (we think) some rainbow trout and a flounder using shrimp, didn't even need to use the dock. You will need to all be comfy with each other as you have to walk through bedrooms to get to others and use the laundry, but it honestly didn't bother us a bit. I do suggest bringing trash bags and paper products, perhaps a sharp knife, and drinking water if you are picky like some in our party but there is a grocery story extremely close if anything is needed. Accidentally left behind a Gryffindor spatula and our favorite tongs so hope you enjoy those... Also recommend the linen package. This house is such a steal we didn't mind paying extra. And be sure to contact the owner ahead of time to give him time to respond as he was understandably non-responsible on a Sunday. Thanks for a great weekend, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind words, glad you had a great time. Greg

10/10 Excellent

Gopalan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a great location
Just minutes from busy shoreline tourist spots, yet a world away from all of it. Whats not to like about a quirky yet clean home with a private backyard that ends in a little beach by the backwaters of the bay? The whole party immensely enjoyed every minute of our stay here and we couldn't have asked for a better way to end the summer. Owner was responsive and neighbors were friendly. Just one note to the owner, please if you can mow the lawn a day before guests arrive to give the grass enough time to disperse/dry out. We felt bad tracking a lot of clippings into the clean house after an evening of fun in the lawn. We did manage to get most of it with the vaccum we found in the storage. Definitely picking this hidden gem of a place again if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2020
Glad you had a great time. Sorry about the grass, juggling the rain, landscape crews and check in and check outs is a real challenge. Really happy to hear you enjoyed the wonderful evening of fun on the lawn. Thank you for the input. Greg

2/10 Terrible

David N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointed
Our party of 6 Arrived to find the house infested with Carpenter Ants and Large Winged Ants (biting) Bait Traps were in most of the rooms. Contacted the owner through VRBO text and finally got a response only after making a phone call. Exterminators were sent out. Daily, the bugs had to swept up. Two times the flying winged ants had bit my son in law. We were told the house was infested because of all the rain, We should have been notified of the infestation of the home prior to our arrival so we could have at least had the option of another rental. Besides having to deal with the bug infestation, the carpet even tho vacuumed, unsightly stains, dirty in looks. Furnishings in living area the same, were dingy and outdated. This house has a garage next to it that the owner rents out, two apts. That was NOT stated on the VRBO listing. The beach area was fine. Overall, Our time spent together with family was great, The house, was a huge disappointment, and aggravation. I know this is a harsh review and it does not give me pleasure to leave it but, we should have been informed, as well as future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2020
David, I am saddened by your review and regret the difficulties you experienced and distractions from your family time, and our failure to meet your expectations. We take great pride in our property and our family enjoys it, as have many families. We have a professional pest control company treat the property monthly as it is in Southern Virginia on the banks of a river. My assistant stating that the unusual amount of rain we had prior to your visit was offered as an explanation, not an excuse, and this is the first time we have had this issue. While we do not check work email on the weekend, we do have phone calls forwarded for emergencies and we did respond to your call immediately with professional exterminators. If we had known this was an infestation prior to your arrival, we would have notified you. As to the carpet, it was installed two years ago, and was professionally cleaned at the beginning of the season, the beginning of June, and again in July. Yes, some of the furnishings could be replaced (we did replace several pieces last year); however, we chose to hold off since this is a beach house and so many of our guests have several young children, and putting new furnishings in every year or so will drive up the cost, and we want to stay at a price point that families can afford. The price point we are at offers many folks the opportunity to vacation in a clean, safe, family friendly environment with affordable rates for a comfortable family vacation home that sleeps 10 on the water. The furnishings are as represented in the pictures online. As to the detached garage apartments, no we did not disclose you would have neighbors in a separate detached structure behind you. I hope your expectation was not that this is the only house on the river. Most great houses have houses next door. Apparently, sharing a driveway with them was a problem for you, as they report they had no other interaction with you, and they are very quiet, private folks. Over all, I regret we did not meet your expectations, as we have exceeded the expectations of most of our guests for over 10 years. Greg Granger

10/10 Excellent

Tova M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, beautiful location
We had a wonderful experience in Greg's home. The location is beautiful. We enjoyed wading in the river right behind the house and using the canoe. My husband and kids caught several fish from the neighbor's dock. The view from the back of the property is magnificent. Owner was responsive to questions. The house was quite spacious. We came with 7 people ranging from teens and adult kids to adults and we had plenty of room. Home is convenient to many attractions. Great find!! Would come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
The house was in a beautiful location . Very clean and roomy ! Would definitely rent again !

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the water
Nice house in quiet area on the water. Plenty of room for our family to enjoy both inside and out. Property owner communicates well both before and during our stay. Only complaint is the lawn was not mowed until the day before we were leaving and the air hockey table was not working and missing pucks.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you, Greg, for the use of this property. It was exactly as described.
Greg was very accommodating, allowing us to rebook, due to COVID-19. Booking, check-in and check-out were all seamless. The property was very spacious, and well maintained. Overall A+!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020