Guesthouse vacation rentals in James River

We appreciated being close to family for our Thanksgiving holiday. The proximity to the winery was an added bonus. Would definitely stay again!

This was our second stay and was so nice and relaxing! We will definitely be back.

This was the perfect place to come back to and rewind after attending a wedding 20 minutes away. We enjoyed watching the alpacas eat their breakfast from our bathroom window!

Rebecca and Tyler were super responsive, even when I had a lot of questions. The place was clean and private. The decor is adorable and the place was very quiet. It was exactly what I was looking for.

My man and I had a wonderful time having a quiet and private weekend getaway. The place is so cozy and the hosts are so welcoming. It’s a beautiful view off the back porch. One of the highlights of my weekend was getting to spend time with Bilbo the cat. He was so snuggly and gave us a warm welcome as soon as we arrived! Would love to come back here again!

Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely stay at the cottage again next time we're in the area. Ray was a terrific host from start to finish.

Chelsea's place offered a slice of quiet Roanoke life in a vibrant neighborhood full of beautiful historic homes. I walked almost every day to Second Cafe for my caffeine fix and enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the nearby Evie's cafe. I found the location unbeatable and the cabin perfect for a solo stay.

We loved our stay! The place is cozy and peaceful with a beautiful view. The porch/deck was perfect for eating meals, watching the sunset, and stargazing. It was fun to look at the cows and play with the two cats on the property! Kelly was super friendly and responsive. 10/10 recommend

Once again we had a delightful stay at our VA happy place. Such beautiful surroundings and a charming house. Ann and Jim are wonderful hosts, Everytime we've been blessed to visit. If you're looking for a lovely place, on the lake, with exceptional accommodations and hosts, this is your place!

I’ve been to Nick’s place multiple times and will continue to go back any time I am in Harrisonburg. It’s serene, peaceful and exactly what I needed! It’s still convenient to everything, and Nick has always been a wonderful host!

Lafayette Cottage was perfect for two people for a get away! Excellent kitchen with all the basics.

Scott’s place was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Having a place to stay outside of the busy city was perfect. My partner and I loved having an Airbnb versus a hotel room. We had a hotel room for our last trip to Charlottesville and it felt so cramped and stuffy. Scott’s home was very well set up and laid out. The beautiful farm animals and cute fluffy dogs were a HUGE plus!

This was a great place to stay with our two dogs. It was a 5 minute drive to town for restaurants, breweries, trivia, and music, and we found very nice hiking within a half hour or so. The place is very spacious and pleasant, easy for dog walking, and quiet at night. Elizabeth was very nice and always responded quickly, and self checkin using the code was simple.We would definitely stay here again

Judea' is a fantastic host and with a terrific property it's a win win. Clean cozy and beautiful views. Best of all a host who goes the extra mile to make sure your stay is perfect!

Bluebird is truly a vacation paradise. The perfect Serenity from the craziness of the wedding weekend. Well appointed space and kitchen. Loved our kayaking adventure day and campfire nights. Truly a relaxing atmosphere! Great host too, we felt very welcome!

We had such a fantastic time at the cottage, we almost didn’t want to leave! The photos of the property, as gorgeous as they are, still don’t do the place justice - It’s even better in real life. The landscape and creekside is absolutely fantastic, the water is pristine, the cottage is well cared for and so beautiful, and it was a perfect getaway for my little family (2 adults and 2 large dogs). The hosts have truly thought of everything and we did not want for anything outside of what was thoughtfully provided! Yet, Jen was very responsive whenever we reached out and she took such great care of us. (Special note for reactive dog owners: Our dog is dog-reactive due to recently recovering from an attack, and while the main house is relatively close to the cottage and other guests may bring their pets, the hosts are open to chatting through your concerns and there is enough privacy that you can have a great time by the creek with distance from other pets.) We’re booking our stay #2!

Laura’s place was perfect for our few nights in Charlottesville. We were there for a concert and to enjoy all the town has to offer. The home was perfectly situated in a pleasant neighborhood and was so close to so much. Whether it was shopping, dining or entertainment, we were always just a short drive/uber away. Laura provides a lot of great recommendations which is really helpful. The home itself was perfect for us. We arrived to find it clean and comfortable, while providing everything we needed. The parking was convenient and the yard beautiful. We cannot recommend this place enough!

If you’re looking for a cute lil getaway, this is your place. It smells so beyond good inside for one! Comfortable and relaxing place to just have a getaway or even a business trip. Has everything you need. Shower has great water pressure. Kitchen has everything you’ll need. Bed is quite comfortable. The black out curtains were a big hit for us. All in all this place is pretty awesome and I would totally stay again.

Freeman's little guest house was a perfect place for my academic work trip. The space is so well appointed I could focus to edit my lecture and other writing, dress to feel confident for various meetings with new colleagues across the university (with mirrors in all the right places), and hang out with friendly colleagues for a drink "at my place." Truly a versatile and beautiful space that feels like a home without distractions / a great boutique hotel / and a place to host friends all bundled into one architectural gem with beautiful details.

We had a wonderful stay. Last night we kayaked on the lake and saw an osprey and this morning we went out on the deck to eat our breakfast and saw two otters playing! The private beach was super close and lovely. We had it to ourselves for hours. We will absolutely come back.

A great little place. Very peaceful, lots of birds; bring your Merlin app! Walking distance to the Wetlands park which is adjacent to the James River. Grocery store and several restaurants nearby. The hosts spoil the customers with lots of snack goodies plus waters in the fridge! If I came to Richmond again I would stay here.

Freedom Cottage is as described. Host communicated very well. Everything that we needed for the stay was there besides food, which made it very convenient. Was clean, cozy, and quiet. It’s away from all the hustle and bustle of the tourist area which is nice. I would recommend.

This was my 5th stay at Frog Jump, so clearly this is a fabulous place!! Gail is the BEST host -- always available but never intrusive! From the moment one enters the cottage, one feels very warmly welcomed (back) -- the sign board, plentiful snacks on the counter and in the frig, a cozy interior, and peaceful woods surrounding! There are LOTS of places to go and things to do nearby, but the main reason I go to Frog Jump is to BE STILL (Psalm 41:10) and get away from the activity and noise. My soul is always refreshed by the birdsong, a walk in the meadow, reading a book and sipping coffee on the swing ... delightful!! The only negative is that time seems to fly faster at Frog Jump! LOL My stays always end too quickly!

No words! We absolutely loved this place! Totally private. It is above their detached two car garage and so perfect. Absolutely immaculate. I appreciated that she was fine with us checking in at 10:30pm and we left each morning at 7am. Perfect location to hit Richmond, Yorktown, Jamestown and Williamsburg in the one day/two nights that we had. The steep stairs to climb up above the garage were well worth the privacy. I am very hopeful that we can come back and stay again someday for 4-5 nights to do this area with more time. She was so friendly to message with. We loved watching them waking up their farm while we sipped our provided keurig cups.