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

Colonial Beach vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Place, Colonial Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Colonial Beach

On river.Your stay at this Colonial Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Colonial Beach and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Also, Bayside Marina is within half a mile (1 km) and Potomac River is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bayside Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • George Washington Birthplace National Monument - 15 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Maryland International Raceway - 46 min drive - 39.4 miles

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
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Hermanos - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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)

Minimum Age to rent is 25 years old or older

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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

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 25-00078

Property is also known as

661295

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch to the airport?

This vacation home is 68.9 mi (96-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Colonial Beach and 17.5 mi (26-min drive) from The Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch to downtown Colonial Beach?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Colonial Beach.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great proactive communication from the host. The house was really well stocked -- all the things you may need in the kitchen, soap and supplies in the bathrooms, etc. House in a central location walkable to the point and to the heart of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Gem

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Phyllis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G., Goochland, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

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