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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Guest Suite Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Sweet Dreams
2 Single Beds
Yellow Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Great River Views, walk to Beach !
Bigger than it looks...says EVERY guest and they love the beautiful waterviews! This sunny, open house has guests enjoying the sunrise from the front deck. in 2014, this house went through a complete renovation..almost like new, All new plumbing, electric, layout...so almost a new house, but some nice older home charms. As you enter through the large front doors, you will want to relax on the sofas or comfy chairs in the livingroom and once again enjoy the views..keep going to the dining area that seats 6 to 8 with a French door out to a patio with BBQ grill...the fully equipped kitchen with island, dishwasher, microwave, stove, and refrigerator. The sunny livingroom greets you when you enter. The main house features 3 bedrooms; 2 with Queen size beds and one with 2 twins. The 2 bathrooms; one with shower/tub and the other is a walk-in showers. The house extends to a great space, almost like a guests suite with private the ability to slide the door door closed and has a wet bar, large great room, queen size bedroom and bath. For a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. (Note for longer term stays; on-sight washer and dryer available)
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs cannot be left unattended in the house.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Colonial Beach
Located in Colonial Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. James Monroe Birthplace and Monrovia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Westmoreland State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Colonial Beach Historical Society - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Monrovia - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Maryland International Raceway - 47 min drive - 61.7 km
Getting around
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 109 min drive
Restaurants
Dockside Restaurant - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - 7 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
Los Hermanos - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Great River Views, walk to Beach ! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Great River Views, walk to Beach !?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great River Views, walk to Beach ! on 14 Jun 2026 start from £254, 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.
How much is parking at Great River Views, walk to Beach !?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Great River Views, walk to Beach !?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Great River Views, walk to Beach !?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Great River Views, walk to Beach ! located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Colonial Beach, Colonial Beach Historical Society and Bayside Marina. Potomac River is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time staying at the Beachcomber III. The place is much bigger than it looks!! There was room for the whole family! We also loved being so close to the water but still in a quiet, family friendly neighborhood! Plus the owner is very responsive and friendly! We will definitely be back!
Great place, Hosts went out of the way to help us with accessibility, we enjoyed our stay and loved the sunrises and walks along the water. Plenty of restaurants close by. Looks deceiving, much bigger than expected.
We loved this location and the size and comfort of the house. We would definitely stay there again if we returned to the area. The house is roomy and near many restaurants and a couple beach areas.
We enjoyed returning to this beautiful and luxurious property. The fact that it has a gorgeous view of the water and is a very short walk to a lovely beach makes this a perfect vacation spot. The kitchen is very well-equipped, and the washer and dryer are great as well. Looking forward to returning in the future!
Kathy has offered a superbly appointed home containing a gorgeous view in a perfect location. She is attentive and proactive in her communications. There should be no hesitation for any one who is considering utilizing the home. Pet friendly too/thank you. Nicely done, Kathy!
Nice home, little misleading with closeness to beach, listed hot tub but was none. For the most we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Kristina S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2024
My apologies, I will re-check our listing. We have never had a hot tub and will make the changes. It is just under a two block walk to the beach…most guests find it very walkable. We enjoyed having you and hope to have you with us again.
This property is perfect for a weeklong getaway for adults, and also for kids and grandparents. It has three separate queen size bedrooms each with bath, making it perfect for our group of 3 single ladies. The master bath is handicap accessible. There’s also a bedroom with two twin beds.Two separate living spaces with TV make it perfect for families with kids!The photos do not do it justice, it is a large space.We loved the view of the river across the park in front, and it’s a quick trip down the street to the beach.Hosts were nearby and very helpful. If I could give this place 10 stars, I definitely would!
Diane S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2025
Thanks for your kind words…everyone always says “bigger than it looks”. Glad you enjoyed your stay…hope to see you again!
Much larger than it looks, a spacious rental with room for the whole family. Clean, white linens are provided making the space feel fresh, clean, and welcoming! Walkable neighborhood with a beach close by and friendly neighbors waving and greeting as they pass by.
Alissa J.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2020
Alissa,
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed seeing you with your little ones...4 legged and two legged. I am only sad that we won't see you again soon since you fell in love with the area and are buying your own little get-away...congratulations! Stay well, Cathy
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Soccer G.
29 Sept 2017
Soccer Weekend
Everything was great! The house was great! Everyone had an excellent time! Thank you!
Soccer G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having you and your friends with us again; we are glad you enjoyed the home! It is wonderful to see old teammates get together for a reunion.
Come see us again next year!
Cathy
Even if two days of rain we had a wonderful time at the Beachcomber III. The property was clean and perfect size for our group. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed an easy walk to town, the pier and the beach. The owners were more very accommodating and very generous.
Jessica L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2021
Glad that you could enjoy despite the bad weather....come see us again!
We chose to stay at this home again after finding it comfortable last year. The location on the point is excellent and a short walk to the beach. For getting around the area we always rent a golf cart. The home is well appointed and we appreciated having two living areas. The kitchen had everything we needed and is a good size with an island. We had a great stay and would come back a 3rd time to the same vrbo for sure!
Great house! Great view! Two large sitting areas in separate rooms allow for different on-going activities. Owners were next door and helped throughout the stay without hovering or interfering. they even allowed a late check out.
My family of 8 adults and 2 younger children stayed for a weekend and this house could not have been any more perfect. There was plenty of room for all of us. The location was great, the kids loved the quick walk to the water. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed. The owner was so nice. This house was easily accessible for one of my handicap family members that uses a scooter. We would gladly stay here again and already talking about taking another trip.
Ashley G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Lynn G.
8 Aug 2017
The house was very nice and homey. Convenient location.
The home was cute and comfortable. Nice quiet area and well equipped. That said, the beds were very uncomfortable. Seemed like headboards were not attached to frames or very worn out because every time you moved the headboard hit the wall. TV that had Netflix and Roku was in one of the bedrooms instead of in the common areas which was dissapointing. The fenced in yard was great for the dog. All in all i would stay again, provided they replace beds.
Lynn G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Lynn,
We are glad you had a nice vacation. We appreciate your comments on the beds. We have upgraded the mattresses recently, but will double check on the headboards.
The additional televisions in the bedrooms were a guest request and cable was not wired in all of the rooms. We find many of our guests enjoy the option to stream their favorite shows.
Thanks for staying and enjoy the rest of your summer.
Cathy Bokman
Beachcomber Cottages
Interior needs to be spruced up. Bathroom shower stalls starting to mold. Kitchen floor is coming up at various locations.
The driveway is a wood chip type which causes the interior to get dirty. A stone driveway would solve the problem and no problem with drainage and puddling. The small porch deck could be expanded to enlarge and a covering would be great so you could sit outside even when raining.
Love the roomy house, owners are great, location is ideal for the beach.
Thank You
Linda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Gary and Linda,
Glad to have you and your family back! This has been a busy year and we have some repairs coming in the off-season including floors and the glass block in the master shower. I agree that a larger deck would be wonderful, but with zoning ordinances it is as large as we could get. We often find that in inclement weather the many windows in the livingroom, acts like a sunroom. Stay safe and look forward to seeing you again for future vacations! Cathy
Archival
8/10 Good
Fern B.
5 Aug 2014
Nice place!
As noted, the house has been newly renovated. Pictures don't lie - great layout and nice design. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of room. It was great having 3 bathrooms! There are several small beaches all within walking distance. None of them were ever crowded. We took a day trip to Westmoreland State Park - well worth the visit. They have some great hiking trails, beaches AND an Olympic sized swimming pool. Also took a tour at Ingleside Winery - had fun doing the wine tasting. My son, son-in-law and grandchildren went fishing with Captain "Frog" and had a great day! They caught plenty of fish which we had for supper that night. (I left Captain Frog's business card in the binder at the house.) Kids had fun riding the bikes provided by owner - nice small town so safe for kids to ride around.
Fern B.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Fern,
We were delighted to have you as one of our first guests! Glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of relaxing at the beaches, enjoying views from the front porch and exploring the area.
Please come see us again!
Cathy
About the host
Hosted by Cathy Bokman
We first discovered Colonial Beach in 2006 and after enjoying the easy drive from Chevy Chase, MD and the warmth not only of the beach, but also the people...we bought a small cottage on the Point in 2007; ironically next to what is Beachcomber III. We loved sharing it with our family and friends. When not relaxing at the beach, my day job is in the hospitality business and I thought it would be fun to own a vacation cottage rental. In 2011, we bought our first beach rental; Beachcomber I on Hawthorn (sold in 2020) with some of our family members and undertook a major renovation...all of the hard work was worth it...we enjoyed being able to share this hidden secret of Colonial Beach with others. The overwhelming acceptance and positive comments we have received from guests saying how much they enjoyed their stay was very gratifying and in 2012 we bought another rental; Beachcomber II on Wilder. It, too, has been well received by our guests. In 2018, we opened Beachcomber IV on the River, also recently sold to a past guest and neighbor. We now have two Beachcomber Cottages. I will say, it is a lot of work keeping the houses nice for our guests...but we have tremendous help from a team of local people who make sure it is clean, keys work, everything is in working order,..special thanks to Phyllis, Caroline, and my husband George who treat these cottages like their own and Beau, Jimmy, and Glenda who pitch in, as needed. I know, like me, after you experience the welcoming calm of Colonial Beach, you will be back many times...and we hope it is at one of the Beachcomber Cottages!
Why they chose this property
We chose this property for a couple of reasons; view, size, location, and the fact that it was demolished to the studs so that it was really a clean slate. As we reconstructed it; we changed the layout for maximum enjoyment of the view and adding the ability to have a guest suite within the house. Also we liked that it was one story; through the past several years of renting we have found that many of our guests want the accessibility of one level living.
What makes this property unique
My husband and I stayed in the house in the fall of 2022 as our home next door went through major renovation. We loved this house for all the reasons our guests have told us; the views, the SPACE, the access to walk to the beach. We found the beds comfortable and while there took the time to upgrade the livingroom furniture, re-vamp the den furniture . We added fencing to the front yard for our friends and guests who bring their well behaved dogs! Many guests in our past rentals have enjoyed that we are family friendly; including well behaved dogs; breed, size and age considered. Please note, we take guest comments seriously. Some guests have commented on the beds. We found the beds very firm when we tested them so bought a new matttess, put gel pads on the other two mattresses. We tested the beds, and while they weren't as firm and more comfortable, we still found them to be squeaky. We tightened the headboards. No luck. Then we found the solution; it wasn't the mattress at all...it was the box spring. Happy to report, comfortable beds and the squeak is gone; thanks for the feedback!
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