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

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Hayes, VA
  • Place, Cuba Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gloucester County Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, York River Crossing
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hayes

With a stay at this vacation home in Hayes, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Yorktown Beach and Cuba Island. .This beach vacation home is 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Busch Gardens Williamsburg and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Water Country USA.

What's nearby

  • Cuba Island - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gloucester County Public Library - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • York River Crossing - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Jordan Marina - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Abingdon Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 32 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪York River Oyster Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 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.

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

Welcome to your wonderful waterfront retreat at the Getaway River House and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you arrive at this hidden gem on the York River! Nestled just a stone's throw away from the historic charm of Williamsburg and Yorktown, this serene sanctuary offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. With accommodations for 10, the Getaway is an ideal location for cozy to large families or multi-family vacations.
Step onto your private white sand beach, where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, crabbing, birdwatching, and kayaking or paddleboarding. The warm sand beckons you to unwind and soak up the sun's warm embrace while relaxing with a good book. Immerse yourself in river life and take advantage of the crabbing, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking right at your doorstep. Guests will find beach chairs, a canoe, life jackets, and miscellaneous beach equipment like noodles, rafts, etc. for their use during their stay at the Getaway.
For a day of adventure explore the surrounding area with a trip to historic Yorktown just over the bridge (4 miles), cruise the scenic Colonial Parkway to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown (18.2 miles), spend the day at Busch Gardens (17 miles) or get in a round or 2 of golf at one of the many gorgeous courses the area has to offer!
Whip up delicious meals in the beautiful large renovated full kitchen, equipped with all the essentials including double ovens, refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher, and microwave. Plenty of room to work and plenty pf cookware and kitchen gadgets including a drip coffee maker and a Keurig, a blender, a griddle, and lots of little extra kitchen gadgets. Enjoy your culinary creations in the dining area, step out onto the sun porch, or enjoy the outdoor table and glider all offering picturesque views of the river for an alfresco dining experience you won’t soon forget. If you’re looking to grill out a charcoal grill is available too. We include some basic staples to get you started including some paper products, some dish soap, and of course fresh linens for the beds and bath towels.
Traditionally available for weekly rentals, we also offer flexible arrangements for weekend getaways or split-week stays, perfect for accommodating your family or friends visiting from out of town. Why settle for the ordinary when you can experience the extraordinary at the Getaway River House with Private Beach?

The Getaway is a large free-standing home on about an acre lot. Originally built in 1950, so it is not brand new and has some interesting quirks and some transitions between rooms with a small step. The primary bedroom does have a private bath and walk-in shower and a jetted double tub, but both have steps to access them. We have a couple of caretakers who live nearby to take care of the grass and provide assistance should any emergency pop up that needs immediate attention. Book your escape today and make memories to last a lifetime.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Get-a-way River House Hayes
Get a way River House
Get-a-way River House Hayes
Get-a-way River House Private vacation home
Get-a-way River House Private vacation home Hayes

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were satisfied and had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and property were absolutely perfect for our family! The location is optimal for a vacation combo of education and beach, we enjoyed both!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was quiet and nice. Unfortunately, the kitchen Oven did not work or even turn on. It would have been nice if there were dishwasher tabs to run the dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luther P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, beautiful location, beach was great.Great Kitchen roomy and well stocked.Would stay here again. Neighbors were friendly and great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Very spacious with an amazing view! Clean, in a great location, friendly neighbors!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phantom Hill Farm

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Weekend Getaway

We had a great family getaway. We especially loved the screened in front porch, private beach, and the generosity of the hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The place was as expected. Clean and comfortable and very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and wonderful location

We had a wonderful time .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

This was a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful property. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Very nice home. Only issues were the ants in the kitchen. Had plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a Colonial Weekend!

Great location for a weekend spent at Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens! Awesome that we got to use the canoe! Also, really nice kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and peaceful waterfront home. Fabulous hosts. Close to historic triangle for convenience but far enough away that you can leave it all behind and just relax. One caveat for this house though. It wouls not be ideal for anyone with mobility issues because it has numerous steps and ledges. Other than that, it is heaven! Thank you so much for allowing us to be your guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doug C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Needs a good cleaning and updating, nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed the house and yard! We also enjoyed the neighbors pier to fish from!

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend together

Excellent place to enjoy 4 generations of my family. Plenty of space to play with my grandkids outside and games to enjoy on the inside. Very quiet neighborhood and plenty of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

Nice big house. Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverfront house

Loved everything about this property! House was bigger than i pictured. Many rooms, lots of space. Will definitely hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the place worked well for our needs and the backyard/view was amazing! The property itself was not very clean though at check in. We found random socks under furniture and so many cobwebs under kitchen cabinets. It’s unfortunate for the price we paid to not have a completely clean house to use. There were also no kitchen towels and not hand towels in all of the bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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