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Reviews of Chickahominy River Home Close to Williamsburg


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy E. O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat close to Colonial historical triangle
The host was very gracious. Upper area very quaint and nicely decorated. Lower area also very nice to stay or use just for play. Very quiet Enjoyed very much
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in VA
Lovely location to relax and spend time with family. The woods and water are beautiful and an easy 25 minute drive to Williamsburg. House was very clean and our teenagers loved their separate space downstairs. Owner was great to work with an responded quickly to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with us. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend of fishing
Place was great location right on the water able to dock boat. Did lots of fishing not in house much but everything needed is there. Caught a 20lb blue from the dock. Host was great and vey welcoming hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with us. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rental
The property was great. We will deffinatly use it again. Only issue i h had was the extra fee for additional guests when we did not exceed what the property was advertised for. We were told of the additional fees the day before we arrived
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you for leaving us a fantastic review! We apologize once again for any confusion regarding the extra guest fee. As we explained, at the time of your reservation confirmation, the accurate guest count was not input. Otherwise, the additional guest fee would have been remitted at that time. The extra guest fee is not for guests exceeding our maximum capacity, but for the additional expenses incurred in accommodating larger groups of people, such as utilities and restocking supplies. We tremendously appreciate your understanding, your time, and your business. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to have you back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for a weekend getaway
My family and I loved staying here. Was such a great place and my teenagers loved having access to the pool table, air hockey and arcade games in the room they were sleeping in! Was only 30 minutes from Busch Gardens too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay
James was a great host. The problems I had were first VRBO sent me nothing again about check in, location, nothing. This is the second time that happened and I won’t be using VRBO again for any future travels. Second was the mattress on the bed was terrible and I had to leave early because my back couldn’t take it anymore. Third there were any trash bags, a broom and dust pan. There was a vacuum but that was broken(the pickup brush doesn’t go around and just falls out) and there was a Swiffer type mop but the pads that were there weren’t the correct ones. The pool table in the game room the balls just fell into the bottom somewhere and weren’t retrievable so that was pretty much useless and there was a dirty sock stuffed down inside one of the pockets. The other games worked fine and my grandkids enjoyed playing them and using the outdoor slides and zip line and such. These are things I am sure that James will fix. The other thing I didn’t realize is that this property is right behind his house, I thought it was going to be a property more by itself with a little more privacy. I didn’t see that in any pictures nor could I see it on Google maps because of the trees. It’s a beautiful area, very quiet and peaceful area but I was expecting something a little more private. It’s personal opinion, it doesn’t bother some people but it wasn’t what I was looking for in a rental. Even though James said feel free to use the property I felt like I was intruding on someone’s personal space, that’s just me I think because I tend to be very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Douglas, we truly thank you for your time and business with us. We appreciate any and all feedback, as we strive for all of our guests to experience amazing times at our properties. We're really sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your stay. We understand how frustrating technology can be at times when it does not deliver as it should. We were quick to remediate this issue and re-sent all of the information you needed promptly to ensure your check-in and stay was as smooth as possible. Out of the hundreds of stays we've had at our home, we have not had a complaint about the beds. We aim to provide a type of mattress that will please most people, by providing a medium firmness bed. We've personally stayed at the property during our own vacation and slept in this bed with no issues. We understand not every mattress type is suitable for every person. We appreciate you bringing your concerns about the cleaning supplies to our attention so we could resolve these matters straight away. The vacuum operates fine for us, and we left two trash bags under the sink and one in the trash can. We are sorry you were not able to locate these and would have been happy to help, had we known. We understand that the owner resides on the property and had a few encounters with you (including the conversation you had with the owner after letting their dog out of its outdoor dog kennel without permission); we advise in the future, to please bring these concerns to us, as the host, and/or the owner, if available. That's what we're here for and would have been more than happy to assist, as opposed to informing us after you've departed. We also were not aware of this issue you experienced with the pool table and truly thank you for letting us know. It's nnoted in our listing description that the owner lives on the property and is always available should you need anything or have any questions or concerns, and that all of the outdoor areas are common areas to enjoy. We're sorry to hear that this detail was overlooked, as this has not been an issue with other guests while renting the property in the past. The owner is very respectful of guests' privacy by giving them space during their stays unless needed. Otherwise, we're happy to hear that you and the grandkids enjoyed the games and the peaceful environment that the property has to offer. We sincerely appreciate and respect your opinions and recommendations. Thank you again for your time and business!

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kid friendly
Kid friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure hosting you!

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get away
Nice, clean property. Listing was not clear that it was 2 separate entrances. Child had to sleep downstairs alone. Wi fi needs upgraded, took 3+ hours to watch a 2 hour movie due to buffering. No privacy blinds upstairs was a bit unsettling. But very private and quite with beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hello, thank you for your review and we appreciate any and all feedback. We have updated our listing description to clearly reflect the upstairs entrance being separate from the downstairs entrance. Please feel free to bring any concerns to our attention during your stay instead of after your departure, as we would have been more than happy to assist, regarding the wifi and blinds concerns. Otherise, we're happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your time and business!

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, good scenery, lots to do.
My 6 year old loves all the games downstairs. My wife and I enjoyed the quietness and the scenery. Close to Williamsburg. A fun experience all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review and it was a pleasure hosting you! We hope to have you back in the future. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and wonderful host!
We had a wonderful time, thank you So much!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We thank you! It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to have you in the future! Thank you for the wonderful review.

10/10 Excellent

eren d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Great rental with plenty of opportunity to relax and unwind. My kids loved jumping off the dock and swimming and it was wonderful to have kayaks and a paddle board to use. Lots of downtime relaxation in the game room. House was easy to get to and convenient access to everything in Williamsburg or Richmond. Host was 100% available, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to host you again in the future!