Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and deck, and a cozy seating area with a cushioned bench.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and three purple stools.
A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A grassy area with a dock and a boat, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, bar stools, a coffee station, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lancaster, VA
  • Place, Historic Christ Church
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Neck Farm Museum
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Banana Leaf

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Coral bedding room

1 Queen Bed

Heron Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Palm tree

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Morattico Waterfront Museum and Historic Christ Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Good Luck Cellars and Compass Entertainment Complex. Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Lancaster, VA

What's nearby

  • Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library - 32 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 44 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Historic Christ Church - 46 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 52 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Northern Neck Farm Museum - 54 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tides Inn - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Mi Jalisco - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Salt and Meadow - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Something Different Restaurant - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hawk Oyster Bar - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tipsy Mermaid “Rivah House” Kayak/Paddlebaord/Crabbing/Fishing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Morattico Waterfront Museum and Good Luck Cellars. Compass Entertainment Complex and Historic Christ Church are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I really enjoyed our time on the water. The kids had a ball playing by the water. The host was an excellent and made the experience even more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super spacious and clean home great for a weekend getaway on the Rivah! host was very responsive and accommodating, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great peaceful getaway!

The location is beautiful and serene. Such a great sized house with plenty of bedrooms and beds. Plenty of extra towels! Fun little local towns and some neat history too!
Boat/Kayak launch at state park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had issue with VRBO system but the property manager helped me out every step of the way to make sure we were able to stay at the property for the weel. Highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house for families

We loved that this house had so many sleeping options. And the sun porch was great for evening board games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and location were great made our stay exactly what we were looking for, very clean and comfortable, well stock with everything you would need away from home, the bedrooms were great. The pier was fun especially for the kids trying to fish. I recommend the Vrbo to anyone looking for lots of room in and outside for a family to enjoy away from home. The host was very friendly and respond quickly. Looking forward to renting again real soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet house on a beautiful creek

We had a nice stay and enjoyed fishing on the creek. The dock is beautiful. The owner was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Great home for a quiet get away with friends and family
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family visit

We thought the property and home was very nice. Plenty of room for our group of four families. We did not use any of the outdoor stuff because we were there for a wedding and it rained the days the kids were at the house. We had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Francesca was very helpful and communicative. The kitchen is decently appointed considering there isn’t much in the area to grab a random pot of pan if needed (I think the only thing we considered was ramekins otherwise every thing else was there!) I def recommend Walmart delivery meeting you at check in, it was the best decision we made. This house was great for us for a winter break but I definitely see how a summer trip would absolutely be off the charts fantastic. We are military and this location was about halfway for all family to meet and a great area to walk dogs as it’s quietly set in the country. Thanks Francesca!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, but there were cob webs on light fixtures. Light bulbs were burnt out in the master bathroom, and bathroom on main floor. The shower light in the master bathroom did not work. The soaking tub would not hold water, the drain was broken. The toilet in the basement bathroom would not flush, no water in the tank. Contacted owners about the ac not working properly, was holding a temperature of 78 while being set at 72, and they graciously gave 50 dollars back on a three night stay. Had to go look for bathroom linens, was not placed in bathrooms. The linens were stored in the basement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas getaway

The place was very roomy. Plenty of space. The temperature could have been better for certain area of the house. Those rugs (like in living room and dining area) need to be changed for the sake of people with allergies. The host was very sweet. I love the check in process. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain rain go away!

The weather did not cooperate, but sometimes that happens. Rain all week and jelly fish stopped swimming when the sun did appear. House was great for hanging out in the rain. We do like all being together, so that part was great. House is very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gulnac Family

The stay was great, we had a great time at the Rivah House ! Nice days out on the boat! This house gave us just what we were looking for, spend time with family, no distractions. it’s too bad we couldn’t swim off the dock, a lot of jelly fish and really no way to get out of the water once in. Sharp shells and you sunk in the dirt. We made do! Great house with lots of room for activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a large group

Myself and a group of friends stayed here for a birthday getaway trip & loved all being able to have our own rooms. One of the rooms does have an entry through the master bedroom. It wasn’t an inconvenience for us, but might be something to note for others. We specifically chose this place for a nice place to enjoy the water. Unfortunately, the ladder is not attached to the dock which made getting in and out very difficult. The water mat had mold on it so we ended up buying pool noodles to use instead. The lack of easy access to the water & clean water toys was a bit disappointing. However, the place was full of every amenity you could need! Shampoo, toilet paper, towels, coffee, etc. The house is large, great for gathering together, and the host is very communicative and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

If you enjoy being out in the country and on the water then you will enjoy staying here. By street appearance the house is unassuming but the inside is large. It’s an older home but the owners have made upgrades and seems to be an ongoing project. The kitchen and bathrooms were well equipped with everything you need. The bedding was nice. We spent time outside enjoying the fire pit at night. It’s located on the river with a nice deck and docking. The host was great. She was always available by text and responded quickly. We would definitely rent this place again if wanted somewhere on the river to stay. It definitely os a great place for large family get togethers. Lots of space outside and inside for gatherings. My low rating regarding the online description of property is based on inaccurate mileage between this house and downtown Urbana. We came in for a long weekend to attend the oyster festival. The listing said 5.4 miles to Urbanna but actually Urbanna was 39 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small but Mighty Good

We had 15 people spanning 4 families and 3 generations. The house is unassumingly large and accommodating compared to the square footage. At first glance we were concerned about ability to spread out but after a day we realized we had plenty of space. Outside activities dominated our time, but we were grateful for cold AC. Animal life is great - we saw multiple bald eagles, hawks, and blue crabs. The kayaks and SUP with the house were a huge highlight and we learned how great kid kayaks can be. Our six year olds navigated them easily with real independence. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and appliances but we had to go get our own dish soap and DW detergent. The fridge and cabinets had some food in them - none was expired. This may be a perk for some guests, but with four families it made it hard for us to fit all our supplies for the week. Cell service was almost non-existent (which we didn’t mind as it ensured we “disconnected” from the real world). WiFi was also spotty and often didn’t support streaming high def shows. Tip: make sure you write down the door code and/or WiFi password before you arrive. We had to borrow the neighbors WiFi password to get onto VRBO app and find them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice,quite waterfront property

The house is nice and cozy, very simple but compact with everything we need, the cleaning team may have to do a bit more better job but it’s pet friendly house so I totally understand it can not be spotless..overall we love the house, pet friendly and price friendly as well. Let starts with the bedroom. So many room and bed for everyone, the bed is comfortable. Well stock on linen and bath towel Bathroom are clean but be very careful for slippery of the litter one base on the water is a bit slimy ( I think it well water. My friend love it. she said it keep her skin so moisturizer) Kitchen is fully stock everything work well. Dining room, living room is cozy.. we love the sunny room the most so much space and very nice area to hang out. We had diner and lunch there every day. Outdoor area are awesome. Love the fire pit and enjoy water view, no fish to catch but many jellyfish in the water. Since it cold and rainy we didn’t use any of the water gear at all. Should be a fun house for summer. The dog love the outdoor area.. overall it’s a family and kids friendly home. Ps* * t-mobile no service at all. The satellite internet is slow when 10 people are in use at the same time.. if you need a better internet for work that can ruin your plan.. but Good thing we want less screen time for the kids so it’s is a positive vibe for us. ** the gas grill is outdoor. Didn’t show in the house list so I ask the owner personally to make sure it’s there. Just FYI.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your review! It is well water at the house :). It’s a great place to unplug and enjoy the water views. Thanks again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time sitting by the water in the evening, loved all the available chairs! The house was great for our group meeting and chats. We loved eating on the porch on our warm day there. Thank you for this lovely space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very quick in communications. Even let us into the owners closet to change a light bulb. The location was perfect as it was 2 miles from our family we visited. The open concept layout worked well for us.The dock was a bonus so we could get around by boat. One more bathroom upstairs on the main floor would be ideal but otherwise a great stay. We would definitelystay again.thank you Francesca for all your help in describing the layout so we could plan out rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing & Tranquil

It was a beautiful drive getting there & was easy to find. This time of year made it quiet & very relaxing, I'm sure in the peak season there's definitely more noise & boat traffic. There's only 3 houses on this particular road so it seemed more secluded & very minimal traffic so ideal if you have a pet. We took Francesca's advice & went out to eat at The Oaks. A little hole in the wall restaurant with the absolute BEST staff and delicious food! The ribeye literally took up 3/4 of my plate & the homemade croutons are to die for (we actually got some to go). The only issues with the home itself was that there was only a half of roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, no hand soap & a bunch of empty bottle in the shower (we didn't know if we should throw them away so we left them). Also, I didn't realize from the description that one of the bedrooms is actually off of the master so accessed by walking through the master or the sliding glass door leading to the sunroom. Since it was a bunch of us ladies, not a big deal, but would've been weird if it was a couples trip. Francesca is absolutely AMAZING & we would definitely go back! THANK YOU!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

This was a family trip. We loved the location, quietness, and the beauty we were surrounded by. We will definitely keep this house on our list.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pretty Views

Property needs to be cleaned from top to bottom. Kitchen not well stocked. Common areas were spacious. Very quiet nice area. Cell phone reception not great. Wifi was fair. Sheets, towels (worn), soaps and shampoo a plus. Owner was very responsive to our needs. AC went out and they were right on it. The furniture was comfortable. Beds were comfortable. Saw a pair of eagles, many osprey on our kayak trips. Some saw some dolphins. It would be a great place to rent/have a boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

First, the house itself was clean and well decorated. The yard was huge and allowed for plenty of room for fun and games. The water had jellyfish, so we opted not to swim. The kitchen could use more cook/bakeware as well as more cooking utensils. The unfortunate part is that we attempted contact a few times with the owner during our week stay regarding some issues/concerns, and we never heard anything back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family time!

We enjoyed the property, it was secluded but we really enjoyed the down time. The days we went into town we made it a group excursion. We found a great little place with a beach for lunch, Willabys, you have to go! They are the only place open to eat on Mondays and Tuesdays. LOL. I grabbed a local paper and found “Compass Entertainment Center” about 30 minutes from the house. Great fun for the whole family, arcade, number cars, go karts, food and drinks! Everything else was more than an hour away and after our long drive most people wanted to just chill at the house. The water and pier were nice, the view was amazing and made for great pictures. The tide brought in the jellyfish, so after getting stung the kids opted for yard games. We went to the Belle Isle state park and that was a beautiful place. Made the hot days more bearable with the breeze and shade. The property was clean and had plenty of beds for the family. Great spaces for the older kids that wanted their space. Had a couple hiccups but the owner communicated well and we really enjoyed the property! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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