Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden

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A wooden picnic table with a pitcher, glasses, and a plate set on a grassy area by a body of water.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a patio area with white metal chairs and a table.
A stone staircase leading to a grassy area with a white building in the background.
A room with wicker furniture, a large mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.
A dining room with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Locust Hill, VA
  • Place, Middlesex County Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Urbanna Historic District
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Public Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Bedroom

1 King Bed

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hydrangea Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Blue Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Green Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Periwinkle Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden

*THE COTTAGE*

Spacious Rosehill Cottage has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a main first floor riverfront bedroom with king bed, secondary first floor riverfront bedroom with queen bed, and large upstairs room with two full beds and a pullout couch. Note: the upstairs room has an exterior entrance off the living room.

Downstairs, the fully stocked kitchen opens up to a breakfast area where you can sip your morning coffee while taking in stunning river views.

Then, stroll through the open, airy space to the cozy living room with those sweeping views of the river, a front sitting area for a sunset read, and a dining area that seats 8.

If you're looking for a spot with strong wifi to work remotely, this is it! Take your meetings while looking out at the river or head upstairs to the 'office' with a desk and a Zoom-ready background.

Outside, you'll find adirondack chairs, a picnic table, and a Solo stove fire pit overlooking the Rappahannock River, steps leading into the river with two kayaks, a darling rose garden in full bloom, and even a white picket fence for corralling small children and those furry family members. Additionally, from mid-May to fall a private pool with a sun deck. The charm here is unrivaled –– Rosehill Cottage is your hideaway on the river.

*EXPLORING VIRGINIA’S RIVER REALM*

If you're unfamiliar with the area, we're located in Locust Hill, right down the road from Urbanna, where you'll find small town dining and shopping –– as well as the heralded Urbanna Oyster Festival (we’re in oyster country!).

We're also just a quick drive from the Northern Neck, Irvington, White Stone the Tides Inn, and, our favorite restaurants in the area, Merroir and Adrift. Deltaville, Kilmarnock, Mathews, and Gloucester are all also within 20 minutes.
If you're the antiquing sort, this is your region. Reach out and we'll give you recs –– Heather doesn't want to reveal all her sources here ;)

For history buffs, you’re an easy day trip to Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown.

This is where you’ll enjoy a slower pace of life on the “rivah,” and where guests often come from DC (2.5 hours) and Richmond (1 hour, 15 minutes) to escape busy city life.

We hope to welcome you to the river in 2026!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2560771vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Locust Hill

Located in Locust Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Point Nature Park and Urbanna Historic District, while Middlesex County Museum and Steamboat Era Museum are cultural highlights. Cobbs Creek Arts Center and Deltaville Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and ecotours.
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Locust Hill, VA

What's nearby

  • Middlesex County Museum - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Urbanna Historic District - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Public Beach - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Piankatank River Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Regent Point Marina - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Jalisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yankee Point Marina - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Something Different Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Something Different Country Store and Deli - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden 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 Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Rappahannock River Cottage, Private Pool, Kayaks, Fire Pit & Garden located?

Situated in Locust Hill, this golf holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Middlesex County Museum, Urbanna Historic District and Piankatank River Golf Club. Regent Point Marina and Public Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Heather Bien

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Hi! We’re Adam and Heather, your hosts at Rosehill Cottage on the Rappahannock. Heather is a Richmond native who grew up going to the river with friends and family, and, from the first time she took Adam, an Austin, Texas native, he fell in love with the small towns along the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay –– that's how we ended up here at Rosehill Cottage.

When we’re not at the river, we live in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Why they chose this property

A Rosehill Cottage Story

Rosehill Cottage on the Rappahannock is our dream home. When we drove up to this cottage in Summer of 2021 and laid eyes on its white picket fence and rose garden, we were instantly in love. As we opened the front door and saw the sweeping view of the Rappahannock River, that was it. We made an offer that afternoon and, after several months of renovations and more Facebook Marketplace pickups than we can count, here we are.

Our hope now is to bring this special place to others.

The History of Our Home

From what we’ve learned from neighbors, there was an original structure on the property dating back to the early 1900s, perhaps a caretaker’s house for a nearby farmhouse. In the 1990s, the house was gutted and added onto by an older couple that we hear loved the house as much as we do now — and they put an incredible amount of care into the rose garden that inspired the name of our home.

When we bought the property in 2021, we set out to not only renovate the home, but add in character that we felt would honor its sense of place on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia. We’re delighted to take you along on this journey.

What makes this property unique

We’re so thrilled to welcome you to Locust Hill, Virginia! Rosehill Cottage is located in a small town on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Urbanna, a just ever so slightly larger town that’s renowned for its annual Urbanna Oyster Festival. We’re also across the bridge from the Northern Neck, which includes Irvington, a town known for the famed Tides Inn.

Many of you who are from Richmond and surrounding cities in central Virginia know the Middle Peninsula and the Northern Neck well, but, for our guests coming from Washington, DC and elsewhere, this may be an area that’s new-to-you. Because of that, we want to make sure we share the beauty, vibrancy, and incredible reasons to spend time here.
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