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Paradise in Williamsburg next to Busch Gardens
Very close to Busch Gardens as stated and easy to find. The home was very clean and had lots of brochures for nearby activities and restaurants. Everyone including myself stated having had great sleep. The host is very easy to get ahold of and quick to respond. I highly recommend this Airbnb!

Comfy 1BR w pond view Kingsmill
Super safe and beautiful gated neighborhood. Gorgeous setting. Quick drive to all things Williamsburg. Thanks so much, Lisa!

THE OLD SALT A | Beach Living
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Location was walking distance from the Virginia Beach boardwalk and plenty of restaurants and shopping. Had a great time. Would definitely come back.

Sojourn Guest House: Buckroe Beach Suite B
Seamless, easy, clean. The location was perfect for us with easy access to the beach and major roads. Our stay here was amazing and simple.

Rustic River Retreat- 2 Bedroom Riverfront Lodging
Glenn is a great host. Friendly, helpful, flexible. Wonderful lawn that goes down to the river. Canoe and kayaks available. Fire pit with lots of free wood. Well equipped kitchen. Very quiet. We’d go back anytime.

Little Slice of Cambridge. 2 bedroom, pet friendly
We rented A Little Slice of Cambridge because of the Iron Man competition held that weekend. It was convenient to the venue...and allowed to walk to the competition and nearby restaurants. Pamela was a wonderful host...communicating easily. The rental was well stocked with toiletries, dishes, pots and pans and extras. The house was comfy and the beds comfortable. An enjoyable stay...unfortunately, we weren't able to stay for more sightseeing...although I did walk down to the Lighthouse and beautiful wharf.

Historic St. Mary's City, MD
Our second time here! An absolutely adorable gem of an Airbnb with the nicest hosts and most beautiful garden and dock on the River! Great restaurant recommendations, super comfortable beds, and lovely living room. Perfect for families visiting the beloved St. Mary’s River.

Tree Top Beach Bungalow 3 1/2 blocks fr beach
Cute, clean, and cozy place! Hosts were extremely accommodating. The location is close to the beach but tucked away in a not-so-busy neighborhood, so you can walk to destinations while still having a private and quiet location. Would definitely recommend!
House rentals with beach access

Osprey's roost: Spring and summer 2025
Very roomy for a family vacation. Great location and covered porch was great for taking in views of river and enjoying summer breeze. Host was responsive and provided detailed instructions.

Waterfront Retreat| Kayak+Beaches+Pool | Gameroom
Connie’s place was great! Looked just like the photos. The house was clean and in a great area. Nice and friendly neighbors. We enjoyed the community beaches that are super close, clean and dog friendly. It was a prefect weekend trip. We would book here again!

Sunrise Waterfront Potomac Beach Haus
Less than .5 miles from sand . The kids loved staying at the house versus a hotel ! Was the perfect spot to relax and go on the deck to hear the water . Would definitely go back for another vacation.

Bamboo Bungalo Duplex Near Busch Gardens
Very comfortable and well-priced home, very easy to find, check in and felt a good location for the sights in DC - even without a car you can get a tram or bus into the centre, and the Metro was not too far a walk away either. The neighbourhood felt fine and safe. Parking situation was fine - it's only 2 hours during weekdays right outside but there's free parking with no time limit just a street away (2 min walk). Would recommend as somewhere to stay for a trip to DC.

Spacious Gorgeous Waterfront Home with Sunset View
My family of 10 had a great stay here! There was plenty of space to spread out and the location is perfect and serene. We were able to fish out on the dock and caught a few spot! One of the friendly neighbors even stopped by to offer some raspberries from their bush and extra firewood. We did run into an issue after check in with one of the bathrooms, but Karina was quick to respond and sent someone out to handle it as quickly as possible. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Beach Please! River cottage w/private beach & dock
My family and I stayed here for a week for our family vacation. We are a group of 8 (6 adults and 2 kids) and there was plenty of room for all of us. We barely left the house because with the beautiful view, dock, beach area, canoe, kayaks, hot tub, game room/ library, corn hole, and fire pit we all had plenty to keep us entertained. Everyone loved Mary & Shelly’s place, and it provided the perfect space for us to enjoy the river and each other’s company!

Pointe Haven near Historic Yorktown
We had a two night stay with the plan to spend a full day at Busch Gardens with my daughter and two teenage granddaughters. We found this home to be extremely comfortable, and conveniently located about 25 minutes from Busch Gardens. My granddaughters especially enjoyed the fire pit, with wood ready to light, and the supplies to make s’mores! Everything was clean and well thought out with great attention to detail. We look forward to a longer return visit before school in the fall!

Living on Island Time
Had a great week fishing and crabbing from the doc, kayaking, game playing, eating and visiting local attractions! Can’t say enough about how friendly Melissa was. Would definitely return!
Condo rentals with beach access

Tropical 2BR Condo Getaway 1 Block from the Beach!
I traveled here from Pittsburgh with my three kiddos, and as a single mom this was a perfect location and a great spot. Very clean, lots of board games to play provided for you. I personally loved the extra towels!!! Will definitely be coming back to this location

The Lake Getaway at Lake Gaston
Really cute place in a great area with super nice neighbors. Stay was comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook. Bed was comfy. Bathrooms were clean.

2 Bedroom Beach Condo Block Off Boardwalk
Tara's place was perfect for our family getaway. The inside was clean and tidy, the location was perfect walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and shops. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed the convenience of having sand toys readily available to play with. Tara had a great binder put together of things to do and places to eat with not only top favorites and recommendations but also local favorites. Our family would stay at one of Tara's places again.

Oceanfront Gem VaB Studio Exceptional Views
This was our second time staying at one of Rebecca and Sean’s VA Beach condos — and the experience did not disappoint! This is just a perfect location, at the very end of the Boardwalk, with a private grassy lawn and outdoor seating just for the condo residents. Lots of restaurants in the surrounding blocks. Our favorite thing is the view — you look right out onto the ocean from the patio, and you can see the beach and the sunrise from the comfortable bed each morning. We spent unhurried hours sitting on the patio in the evenings enjoying the sound of lapping waves and the night sky. This cozy studio was just right for the two of us. Highly recommend. I’ve no doubt we’ll stay there again in the future!

Moondance at Bernard’s Landing
we had a peaceful and relaxing time. Kathleen's place is very clean, comfortable and has a great view. we hope to stay there again. thank you.

Cozy, clean, quiet mountain condo- King bed
Super clean condo with everything we needed. Perfect for a stay in Wintergreen!

2 bedroom condo with oceanfront one block away!
Love the stay in the VA beach condo! Host was very accommodating and friendly, would love to come back!

Lake Escape - Smith Mountain Lake Condo
We’ve stayed here several years in a row. Place is always spotless and welcoming. We love the corner unit. Very convenient for boat docking.
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