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A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city

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Áreas de la propiedad
Imagen general
Habitación
Interior
Cocina privada

Opiniones

9.6 de 10,
Excepcional
1 habitación1 baño4 personas33 metros cuadrados

Servicios principales

  • Aire acondicionado
  • Estacionamiento disponible
  • Acepta mascotas
  • Secadora
  • Lavadora
  • Chimenea

Explora la zona

Map
Richmond, VA
  • Richmond National Battlefield Park
    ‪11 min en auto‬
  • Parque Dorey
    ‪13 min en auto‬
  • Parque Histórico Henricus
    ‪30 min en auto‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-A. Internacional de Richmond)
    ‪20 min en auto‬

Habitaciones y camas

1 habitación (para 4 personas)

Habitación 1

1 cama Queen

Habitación 2

1 futón matrimonial

1 baño

Baño 1

Excusado · Solo regadera

Ambientes

Deck o patio
Cobertizo o lanai
Cocina
Área de comedor

Información de la propiedad

A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city

Note: IF THE GIAMARIA IS NOT AVAILABLE, please check out my other boat the COOKIE B.
Available this spring. The ELIZABETH CLEMENTINE

Dear future guests,. I will admit there is no completely safe place to spend your time, but if you must get away please do it where the air flows free up and down a river or across farmer's fields or through a nearby forest if possible; areas similar to the one where all three of my boats are berthed.

We are blessed to be in a very unique country setting near the beautifully renovated Lily Pad Cafe; the only true outdoor riverside eatery in the Richmond area.

Here you will find what I believe is a safe place to hike, bike or run on nearby county roads in National Parks, or on the VIRGINIA CAPITOL TRAIL. Or you could just choose to read, paint, write, fish, sun, or work "from home" by using our internet service You will also find a great deal of personal space and solitude which will become immediately apparent as you drive down either of our three first highways in the entire United States of America: Osborne Turnpike, old route #5, or Kingsland Road before you get to experience America's first river; the James.
The GiaMaria and the Cookie B are berthed in very calm waters and are Indeed, awesome places to spend your time. They are in fact, places like no other in the entire United States, and I will make an honest attempt to back up this statement in the description that follows given the few words that are allowed.

As for the GiaMaria, she is a 50' Chris Craft houseboat that has been completely remodeled inside and out in order to give our guests a home-like atmosphere without losing the feel of being on an old riverboat. It is modern in every sense of the word. It has been reconstructed to have a large bathroom with a full sized vanity, a 4' designer shower, ventilator fans, and its own USCG certified sanitation system. It comes complete with a queen eleven inch memory foam mattress (Sleep Innovations) and high quality bedding, a small but complete galley and a large colorful salon with carpeted floors a 46" TV, and a fireplace to keep you warm and cozy. Outside you will find a large open upper deck with great views for morning coffee or evening drinks and a lower covered bow deck.

The Cookie B is equally as nice, however character limitations in this space do not allow such an elaborate description if I am to describe this unique area where these vessels are docked. But you can find the Cookie B's unique listing here on Homeaway as well.

But it is not just the GiaMaria or the Cookie B that you will enjoy. It is also there unique location. The Richmond Yacht Basin is less than 10 country road miles from downtown Richmond. And their setting cannot be duplicated. It is adjacent to the Richmond National Battlefield Park and well kept privately owned farms. Just one mile away is Osborne Landing, a county owned facility which has a nice fishing pier, a Bass Master's boat launch, a nice walking trail along the river's edge, a canoe and kayak launch ramp, pavilions for picnics/cookouts, bathrooms and a wonderful playground for kids. It is always kept in tip-top shape, and it is all free to the public.

After a beautiful canopied drive which will take you to the marina, you will find yourself standing on the ground where so many famous people lived and events took place that shaped our nation's history. Some of the historical people who lived in the nearby Indian settlement of Arrohateck included Chief Powhatan's son, Tanx or (Parahunt) and Pocahontas his daughter, who married her English born husband John Rolfe. Pocahontas and John Rolfe after marriage made their home on this property, and with the help of indentured servants and later African slaves, they helped to save Jamestown by producing tobacco from the "Varina" seed. It was the only "gold" that those early colonists would find, yet it would have tremendous economic value in many European countries and save the colony from being abandoned..

We are also located where Captain John Smith found his "sweetest water" during his early explorations, while others like, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and his mother, Anne Hill Carter, John Marshall, 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Susannah Bowling, Layfayette, Benedict Arnold, Gen. Cornwallis and thousand of bound African slaves passed thru this oxbow in the James River on their way to build and transform our nation. Battles on land and in the river were fought here too, during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. During the Revolutionary War, Benedict Arnold sank our Colonial Fleet within eyesight of the GiaMaria and the Cookie B before burning Richmond. Union Ironclads like the Monitor and Galena fought other Ironclads like the Confederate's CSS Virginia while trying to pass Drewery's Bluff, the confederate's "Annapolis" while trying to subdue Richmond.

And Just around the river's bend east of Richmond Yacht Basin is Henricus, the London Company's second settlement after Jamestown in the New World. Unfortunately the original "cittie" was destroyed by Opechancanough, Chief Powhatan's successor "brother" during the Indian Massacre of 1622.
Today however, Henricus is a thriving reconstruction of what it was like in the days of Sir Thomas Dale's early 1600's "town", and many of my guests who have visited there say it is on par with Jamestown.

Just down the road heading east along Route 5 (a Virginia Bi-Way) are plantations like Shirley, still owned and operated by the same family since its beginning in the 1600's and Berkley, where Taps was first composed and played, and also where the first Thanksgiving was arguably held. There is also Westover, the home of President William Henry Harrison (Ole' Tippecanoe), Sherwood Forrest, the home of "His Accidency", President John Tyler, and Evergreen, the birthplace of Edmund Ruffin, who is the father of modern agriculture and the southern firebrand who is credited with firing the shot that started the Civil War. These are just a few of the historical places or attractions to be found within a few minutes of the docking space of the GiaMaria or the Cookie B. Then going west on Route 5 into Richmond you will find St. John's Episcopal Church where Patrick Henry told the King of England, to go to hell, or Hollywood Cemetery where a great many historical figures are buried like the Presidents Monroe and Tyler. Within minutes if you are a Civil War buff, then you are in luck because you will be set squarely in the middle of where the Battle of the Crater took place, as did Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, White Oak Swamp, Deep Bottom, Chaffin's Farm, Pamplin Historical Park and City Point (Gen. Grants headquarters during the siege of Petersburg) and many other well known and not so well known battle sites and fortifications.

Much about our old and dusty beginnings causes us to be proud, but at the same time ashamed. However, because of the lessons learned from our past, the Richmond area today has become a bright and shiny place which is set like Rome on seven hills.
Here you will find many and varied museums or river rapids for those brave enough to take the plunge, sports events of every kind, major universities and hospitals like Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia, world class car races at Richmond International Raceway and cycling (the UCI world championship 2015), as well as the Richmond Marathon (rated the 18th largest in the nation). There are also restaurants galore from local favorites to world class dining. Richmond is fast becoming a gourmets delight and the Craft Brewery Capital of the South. Chic shopping districts like Carytown, River Road, Short Pump or Stoney Point are all within a short distance, as are outlet malls and several large shopping centers.
Watersports and tours of many kinds are offered in several nearby places. Major garden tours (voted one of the best in the country) like Lewis-Ginter Botanical Gardens or Maymont Park as well as national, state and local parks are all within minutes of the GiaMaria. And in one to two hours by car you can be in the Blue Ridge Mountains or Charlottesville or Virginia Beach or Washington, DC, or Williamsburg or Jamestown, or Yorktown, or Petersburg, or Kings Dominion, or Busch Gardens, and several major outlet malls.

We even now enjoy the Virginia Capital Trail. It is a cycling/walking, running hard surfaced path of 52 miles that links Richmond, the Capital of Virginia, and the Colonial Capitals of Williamsburg and Jamestown. And all of this is only a sampling of what you will find within a stones throw of either vessel.

The area though is also a wildlife lover's delight. There are many native species of plants and animals such as rare Lady Slippers, Bald Eagles, ancient swamps of Cypress and Junipers, Running Cedar, and Song Birds galore. There are Foxes, both red and silver, and occasional bobcats, beavers and otters. We are also a flyway for many species of creatures, such as Butterflies, Purple Martins, Ducks, Geese, Humming Birds, Robins, Northern Bald Eagles. Fish such as Striped Bass, American and Hickory Shad and American Eels spawn here in the spring. And in the fall, ancient Sturgeons weighing more than 500 pounds can be seen jumping out of the water.
As for fishing, we have both Large and Small Mouth Bass, several species of Catfish, record sized Crappie and several local guides will guarantee that you will catch a catfish of 40 pounds or more during late fall and throughout the winter.

But if dancing is your thing, then the Tobacco Company is just down the road where you can party late into the night.

Administrador de la propiedad

Ronald M. Blaha
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Servicios

Cocina
Lavadora
Secadora
Mascotas
A/A
Área exterior

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Reglas de la propiedad

Hora de inicio del check-in: 15:00
Edad mínima para rentar: 21
Hora límite del check-out: 11:00
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Niños

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
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Eventos

Se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

Se aceptan mascotas
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Fumar

No se permite fumar
No drugs period!! Unless prescribed by your doctor.\nNo smoking on the vessel. inside or out. You must be on the dock or on the shore.\nNo open flames

Información importante

Información importante

Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
Se permite organizar fiestas y eventos
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de humo en la propiedad

Avisos importantes

Se recomienda acceder a este hospedaje en auto.

Información de la zona

Richmond

Esta casa flotante se encuentra en la zona centro y en la playa, en Richmond. Aquellos que deseen hacer una actividad pueden ir a Parque del campo de batalla de Malvern Hill y Parque Libby Hill, mientras que quienes quieran apreciar la belleza natural del área pueden visitar Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Presquile y Parque estatal de Pocahontas. También vale la pena conocer The Lazy Daisy y Centro de diversiones Putt-Putt. En la zona, puedes practicar actividades como paseos en jet ski y ski acuático, o disfrutar del aire libre mientras haces senderismo y ciclismo.
Sección del mapa
Richmond, VA

Qué hay cerca

  • Richmond National Battlefield Park - A 11 min en auto - 7.4 km
  • Parque Dorey - A 13 min en auto - 10.4 km
  • Broad Street - A 24 min en auto - 22.2 km
  • Universidad de Virginia Commonwealth - A 26 min en auto - 26.8 km
  • Parque Histórico Henricus - A 30 min en auto - 23.6 km

Medios de transporte

  • Estación de tren de Richmond Main Street - 22 min en auto
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-A. Internacional de Richmond) - 19 min en auto

Restaurantes

  • ‪The Taphouse at Rivers Bend - ‬A 18 min en auto
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬A 24 min en auto
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬A 18 min en auto
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬A 20 min en auto
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬A 23 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city acepta mascotas?

Sí, se aceptan mascotas en la propiedad.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 15:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city?

El check-out es a las 11:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra A Warm and Cozy 50' Houseboat in gated, quaint and peaceful marina near the city?

En Richmond, esta casa flotante frente al mar, en la zona centro, se encuentra a 0.5 km (0.3 mi) de James River, y a 10 km (6 mi) de Richmond National Battlefield Park y Parque Dorey. Parque del campo de batalla de Malvern Hill y New Market Heights Battlefield también se encuentran a 15 km (9 mi).

Opiniones

9.6

Excepcional

Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
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Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 169 de 213 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 34 de 213 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 5 de 213 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 2 de 213 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 3 de 213 opiniones

9.2/10

Limpieza

10/10

Servicio y personal

8.8/10

Servicios

9.4/10

Condiciones de la propiedad

10/10

Cuidado del medio ambiente

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicación

9.8/10

Ubicación

9.6/10

Veracidad del anuncio

Opiniones

10/10 Excelente

Jeremy V.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Awesome Place!

Wish we could have stayed longer! Had fun with our dogs. Great place to launch from or just hang out. Fishing was good too! Hope to stay again.
Se hospedó 2 noches en abril de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Elijah W.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great Host!

Very responsive host, made the check in easy and showed me how to use everything in the unit. Would recommend!
Se hospedó 1 noche en marzo de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Teresa T.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great Trip

This was a wonderful experience! I wish we had more time, because there is so much to explore and see! WONDERFUL Italian restaurant nearby, Portabellas! A must visit! Captain Ron was so helpful and knowledgeable! I didn't want to leave!
Se hospedó 2 noches en marzo de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Jeffrey S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

An enjoyable stay

Bed was extremely comfortable and location was very quiet and peacefull. Staying on a houseboat was a unique experience for us and we had a good time. Host was very friendly and accommodating.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2024

8/10 Buena

CAROL G.

Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Captain Ron is an amazing man!

Charming host, unique property on the St James River, very relaxing setting.
Se hospedó 2 noches en mayo de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Teresa A.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Quick getaway

Very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Truly unique experience
Se hospedó 2 noches en junio de 2024

8/10 Buena

K A.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación y ubicación

Houseboat

Captain Ron was very nice and answered any questions immediately. Overall, the houseboat was fine, but needs some updates.
Se hospedó 6 noches en noviembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Kimberly H.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great stay.

Loved the boat. The town of Henrico is wonderful. The children and I enjoy our stay very much.
Se hospedó 2 noches en julio de 2023
Esta opinión se envió antes de 2018 y no está verificada.

10/10 Excelente

Nicole Y.

Wonderful stay and Captain Ron is great!

Loved staying aboard and enjoyed meeting Captain Ron! So peaceful and pleasant.
Se hospedó 1 noche en octubre de 2016

10/10 Excelente

Meredith B.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Comfy and cozy!

Best spot we could have chosen. On the river but not a lot of traffic. The fishing was great. The kid and our dogs had an absolute blast. Captain Ron was great! We cant wait to go back
Se hospedó 2 noches en junio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Erica K.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed the time we were able to be on the boat. We had fun on our stay for our anniversary! It was a unique experience and Ron was a great host.
Se hospedó 2 noches en agosto de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Todd B., Verona, VA

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Our Stay

Very nice time. We'll be back next year!
Se hospedó 5 noches en septiembre de 2023

8/10 Buena

Kim W.

Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

A very different experience.

If I have to stay in for the first experience. It definitely needs some fixer uppers and some other touches but overall it was a good experience.
Se hospedó 1 noche en agosto de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Dot G.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Exactly what I needed

Captain Ron is my favorite host so far! He met me at the dock on the cold dark pouring rain, to make sure I got aboard and was comfortable. And the next day, kept me posted on the tide situation. He was helpful in every way possible. The boat is comfortable and welcoming. It is quiet and the water is calm. It is close enough to go do things, but secluded enough to feel like you’re a million miles away from every day life. I definitely will stay again, and I’ve already recommended it to friends.
Se hospedó 3 noches en noviembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Tracy J.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Anniversary stay

We had fun on our overnight stay for our anniversary! It was a unique experience and Ron was a great host. He even has a book he wrote that I enjoyed reading while staying there.
Se hospedó 1 noche en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Lili W.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

local charm on the James River

this charming, rustic and eclectic houseboat on the James provides a perfect venue to experience the tidewaters history of the Richmond area nestled on an inlet. The marina is clean and very safe when enters through a private gate pass some private homes yet it is very accessible to local amenities, 1 mile away and to Richmond. Staying on the river amongst the sea birds and the title flow enhanced my experience of this historic location. Don’t miss the local Civil War Fort near
Se hospedó 2 noches en julio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Denise S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

A great place to get away from it all

Very comfy and sweet boat on the water. It had all the basics and was as described. The sunrise and sunsets were amazing along with all the wildlife.
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Justin H.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Super

This boathouse is super cute and in a beautiful location. The check in process was simple and fast. I highly recommend this property for it’s relaxation and beautiful scenery
Se hospedó 3 noches en abril de 2023
Esta opinión se envió antes de 2018 y no está verificada.

10/10 Excelente

Jacqueline R.

Incredible Host, Beautiful Stay

I wasn't able to make it due to the storm, but was fortunate to have a great host that welcomed my father and offered an amazing stay. Thank you!!
Se hospedó 1 noche en octubre de 2016

10/10 Excelente

Hank W.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Bohemian Skipper 10/22

Amazing and unique place to stay. Captain Ron was a ideal host and was kind enough to give me a ride to downtown when I was running behind. Definitely will be back sooner than later.
Se hospedó 1 noche en octubre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Jason S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Wonderful Escape on the Water

The Gia Maria was everything I was looking for and more. Perfectly serene houseboat on the water. Great views, great space for anyone looking for a taste of the nautical life. I stayed there by myself but it would be perfectly acceptable for a couple and kids. I will most certainly be back. Thank you, Captain Ron, for sharing this idyllic space with us.
Se hospedó 2 noches en marzo de 2024

6/10 Aceptable

Patrice C.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación y ubicación

James River Serenity

Our host greeted us warmly upon arrival. We stayed on the Gia Maria six nights. Overall our stay was good. It would have been better had we been informed on day one that various areas inside leaked when it rained. Rain was in the forecast during our stay. It was stressful the night it rained not having adequate supplies to catch the drips. We learned from the owner that prior to our stay he had made attempts to locate the origin of the leakage but was unsuccessful.
Se hospedó 6 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Ian B.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

A unique, restful, place to stay by the river

Provided you accept some of the compromises inherent in staying on an old boat, this is a unique chance to sleep on the water, and wake up to the James River and its wildlife. It’s a very restful place to spend a day or two, and this was my second visit, returning after three years. Captain Ron knows all there is to know about the river, the boat and its history. For a solo or couple, the boat is comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen equipment is basic but adequate, and the shower is surprisingly large. The yacht basin is secluded and private, and if you do wish to use it as a base, there is plenty to see and do within reasonable driving distance. But do allow some time to just enjoy watching the river go by.
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Linda G.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

GiaMaria Houseboat

This is our 2nd stay. Cant' say enough regarding Captain Ron! Wonderful gentlemen and tries to accommodate you with anything you need. The boat is a wonderful unique experience. You need to like boats or this is not for you. Look for egrets and herons. Turtle hangs out by boat looking for food. Captain Ron is also a great writer. Check out his book Bohemian Skipper! Interesting read. Linda & David Gober
Se hospedó 2 noches en septiembre de 2024

8/10 Buena

Belva G.

Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Old guys birthday

Best part of this experience was a boat tour of the James with Sails Angels!
Se hospedó 2 noches en septiembre de 2019

Acerca del anfitrión

Anfitrión: Ronald M. Blaha

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I am a retired tugboat company owner/captain who cannot get the James River out of my system, I began going on tugs with my dad when I was just four years old and that was more than 7 decades ago.
Throughout those years I was blessed to meet and befriend people from many seafaring nations and from all walks of life. Sometimes I wondered how some ships ever made it across oceans to come and load cargoes. The Captain's entire family would be living aboard with chickens and goats and dogs and dried fish hanging from many places on the outer decks. At other times the officers would be in full dress and sail spotless ships into the harbor.
Many of my personal stories can be found in Bohemian Skipper (Amazon), it is a collection of river stories and yet to be published, Chosen River l and ll. It is a book told from the heart by men who seldom saw their loved ones, or who had escaped their homelands and probable death for a better life, as was the case of a wonderful skipper who told of the atrocities committed by Mao Tse-Tung after the end of WWII.
During those years, I raised a family, built some homes/restaurants, earned a degree from Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary, with continued ed at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of North Florida.
In 1987, I was appointed by Governor Gerald Balliles as the Maritime Commander for Central Virginia in the Virginia State Guard with the rank of Lt Colonel.
I am currently married to my lovely wife, Ruth Christiane Rawlings, a Rocky Mountain girl turned Queen of the James who at age 60 received a Master of Teaching degree. Ruth has enjoyed a colorful background that spans from raising kids as a single mom to skydiving with the Golden Knights, to acting as the lead in many plays and musicals such as South Pacific, Zorba, Scrooge, Wait Until Dark, she also starred in Brigadoon and Pajama Game. And later, she sang alto with the Richmond Symphony Chorus for seven years.-

Por qué eligió esta propiedad

Virginia has its share of famous places to visit and no one can dispute this fact. For example we all know of Monticello, Mount Vernon, Civil War sites such as Manassas/Bull Run, City Point, and the Battle of the Crater. But then there is this little known place to lay your head that virtually no one has heard about, and it is in many ways far more historical than any other of these locations because of the varied influences it has had on our country's development. And that place is the area where the GiaMaria the Cookie B and the Jjewel resides. Consider this; on our shore and within a mile surrounding our marinas Chief Powhatan ruled over the village of Arrohateck, and Pocahontas and John Rolfe's farm abutted the marinas where they would grow the Varina tobacco that would save the colony from being abandoned. Captain John Smith wrote that he filled his ships with the best "sweetest" water from our spring, and Henricus became the second English settlement in America after Jamestown (open to the public as a restored "cittie"). Here Benedict Arnold would destroy our Colonial fleet of ships during the American Revolution and troops would pass by here on their way to fight in the War of 1812. Three Medals of Honor would be awarded here because of bravery during the Battle of New Market Heights/Chaffin's Farm. A major prisoner exchange took place just around the bend at Akien's farm at the end of the Civil War (my great grandfather Emmitt Brown was one of them). And sadly many slaves passed by our shores on the way upstream to Richmond where they would be sold. But thankfully those who would free them like Abraham Lincoln floated close behind. Men like Washington, Lafayette, John Marshall, Peter Jefferson (he lived here) and so many more passed within feet of our little marina. Yet we are only a stone's throw away from Richmond, Petersburg, Charlottesville Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown or Fredericksburg. Va. Beach or Washington, DC 2 hours by car.

Qué distingue a esta propiedad

Each of my guests seems to have found something that they liked about the GiaMaria or the Cookie B. For some it has been the comfort of the memory foamed mattress and high quality linens, for others it is the upper sun and viewing deck, still others like the large ceramic shower, some, the shaded forward deck or the large living quarters for lounging or reading. My guests books are filled with interesting things that some guests have shared with me. Read below an October note from Al and Mary Ann from Pittsburg.
Dear Captain Ron,
"This has been a very memorable experience. We have traveled extensively throughout the world and this overnight stay ranks as one of our most unique. Would love to have spent more time hearing about your life. My only regret is that our children and grandchildren were not here with us. They would have loved it."
Warmest regards,
Al and Mary Ann

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