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Golden Days River Cottage - Family & pet friendly, river view, water access

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lancaster, VA
  • Place, Morattico Waterfront Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's College of Maryland
  • Place, Westmoreland State Park
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Golden Days River Cottage - Family & pet friendly, river view, water access

Welcome to our "Rivah" cottage! Our adorable cottage with 2 bedrooms (1 King , 1 Queen) and separate studio/office building with 1 twin bunk and 1 queen bed (available to book with 3 or more guests); studio includes a dedicated desk and view of the tidal pond.
1 Full bathroom in main cottage with large walk-in shower.
Outdoor shower. Fenced yard. Wifi. Noise makers. Memory foam mattress pads. Well stocked kitchen. Fire pit. Room darkening curtains. We have been waiting to find a perfect peaceful river getaway for our family, we were lucky to find this gem & we want to share it with you! Morattico is the sweetest little village filled with friendly neighbors & an amazing waterfront museum. Walk across the street to our shared river porch, fish in the Rappahannock River or walk down the road to a shared beach and pier access where you can kayak and swim in Lancaster Creek.
If you want to get away from it all and relax near the water, this is the place!
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Morattico Waterfront Museum. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Morattico Waterfront Museum and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lancaster cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn AC to 72F in warm season. Turn HEAT to 68F in cool/cold season.
Hand wash any used dishes. Dish drainer is located in lower cabinet to the left of the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

READ THE RENTAL AGREEMENT! By renting you agree to the RENTAL AGREEMENT.
We have shared access to screened river porch on Riverside Dr we do not recommend accessing water here due to large rocks - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Shared access to beach/pier as my guest Only use equipment labeled 19 Riverside Leave property as you found it. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Add pets in guest count - extra fee required.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Golden Days River Cottage - Family & pet friendly, river view, water access Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melnda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sherry, our host, was great and very communicative. The place is lovely with beautiful views. There was plenty of wood for the fire pit, lots of space and gorgeous bathroom. We brought our two dogs and they had a great stay also.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, cozy and inviting! The house had everything you’d need and more! We enjoyed our time! Thank you for a lovely safe and enjoyable time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corlia Elize, Gaithersburg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pet- friendly, beautiful cottage Close to the water Exactly as advertised Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, very dog friendly, host is great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025