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MV GiaMaria

3.5 star property
3.5-star accommodations with kitchen

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A calm lake with a dock and a small building, surrounded by trees.
A narrow road flanked by trees leading to a red-roofed building.
A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of boats, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and various appliances. There are cabinets, a window, and a shelf with items.
A dock with a boat, a wooden pier, and a house with a red roof in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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9954 Hoke Brady Road, Richmond, VA, 23231
  • Place, James River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond National Battlefield Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorey Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

On waterfront.A stay at this houseboat places you within half a mile (1 km) of James River and 6 miles (10 km) of Richmond National Battlefield Park. Dorey Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Chimborazo Dog Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • James River - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Richmond National Battlefield Park - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • New Market Heights Battlefield - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Dorey Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Broad Street - 20 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 23 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Taphouse at Rivers Bend - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive

About this property

MV GiaMaria

3.5-star accommodations with kitchen
This houseboat offers its guests a marina. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Richmond houseboat.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Smoking in designated areas
Air-conditioned accommodations at this houseboat offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Accommodations at this 3.5-star houseboat have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Richmond houseboat provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: USD 30 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

M/V GiaMaria House Boat Richmond
M/V GiaMaria Richmond
M/V GiaMaria
M/V GiaMaria Houseboat Richmond
M/V GiaMaria Houseboat
M V GiaMaria
M/V GiaMaria
MV GiaMaria Richmond
MV GiaMaria Houseboat
MV GiaMaria Houseboat Richmond

Frequently asked questions

How close is MV GiaMaria to the airport?

This houseboat is 10.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at MV GiaMaria?

As of Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MV GiaMaria on Aug 23, 2026 start from $277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does MV GiaMaria have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

Does MV GiaMaria offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at MV GiaMaria?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

What time is check-in at MV GiaMaria?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at MV GiaMaria?

This houseboat offers free self parking.

Does MV GiaMaria have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does MV GiaMaria have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is MV GiaMaria to downtown Richmond?

This houseboat is 11 mi away from Richmond.

MV GiaMaria Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Love Boat

So much fun!! Excellent host! Very informative. Loved the privacy and being on the water. The bed was super comfortable and the fireplace (electric) kept us warm and cozy. It was such a unique thing to do and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Disliked: Room comfort, communication

Horrible customer service

I reserved a houseboat. When I arrived I was presented with a Cabin Cruiser. It was not accessible for my dog. They would not provide different accommodations or refund my money. Extremely dissatisfied. I will never use Hotels.com again or VRBO since you have partnered with them. So disappointed in your lack of customer service. I ended up having to sleep in my car that night during a storm after arguing for 3 hours with customer service. When you are not provided what was advertised that is called bait and switch. I have put this on various social media outlets and many people have also expressed similar situations and thanked me for sharing. You won’t care, but you have lost business.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked the coziness of the boat, the views of the river, the surrounding areas were beautiful. The only negative thing we could say was that due to the ran/wind the boat creaked and it made it hard to sleep for one of our nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staying on a boat was definitly different from staying in the same old boring hotel. We fished, woke up to beautiful views of the James River and Captain Ron is amazing! We loved hearing his stories and enjoyed him sharing them with us. It was just a relaxing, peaceful getaway from our busy lives in the city! Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Capt Ron met us at the dock, explained the space. Charming boat. Very comfortable. Well appointed. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MikeandFamily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay on a real house boat. Very clean place. The owner is very friendly. The fishing was awesome. My wife and I caught about six nice sized Catfish!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique and wonderful experience

A very relaxing and beautiful stay. Ron was very sweet and accommodating. The boat was perfect for a getaway from crazy city life. The marina is rustic and especially beautiful at night. We booked this for an event downtown and was easy to get to and from as well. Perfect setting on the river and for anyone who’s looking to getaway from all the city madness this is perfect especially if you like fishing. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a getaway in the Richmond area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not quite as listed

Although it was a unique experience aboard a boat I think we expected a bit more comfort and at least some sort of breakfast. It's listed as a stocked fridge but other than a jar of mayonnaise it was very empty. We also expected at least warm water not a cold shower. I do understand that it is a boat but portable ac units were annoying. A roof top ac unit would work much better. And a roll of paper towels would add a nice touch. Capt Ron is a nice guy and proud of his boat and I'm sure over time it will be much better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
there is no breakfast offered for this venue, please take it off the marketing piece.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience on the James River

The property is an entire boat, with kitchen and bathroom. Very nicely renovated. Great location between Richmond and Williamsburg. Very friendly reception by operator, who provided accurate and helpful tips. We were sorry that we could stay only one night, we would have loved to stay longer. Near presumed site of Pocahontas' village and near Civil War fortifications.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay aboard the GiaMaria! Captain Ron was so welcoming and helpful! He has done an incredible job making his boat a cozy and unique place to stay. We were so impressed and would highly recommend it to anyone. Thanks again Captain Ron!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary

Captain Ron really came through with this labor of love . It's so adorable and cozy you feel right at home immediately upon boarding. Amazing sunsets and sunrises over the Historical James River leave you wondering why you didn't think of this sooner
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Night on the Water

Captain Ron met us at the boat and enthralled us with his, and his family's, history on the water. The interior has everything you need for a comfortable and peaceful night's sleep. We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the sun go down after a great meal at Conch Republic (the Captain's recommendation for dinner). We slept very well and awoke refreshed for a busy day exploring Richmond. There is no onsite breakfast, but we weren't expecting any. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay if your headed to Richmond

Staying on Capt Ron's boat was a great experience. Has everything you need, full kitchen, full bath, air conditioning and a very comfy bed. Ron met us at the boat when we arrived and showed us how everything worked. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daijah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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