Title: River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch Riverfront vacation home in Colonial Beach with kitchen ## Photo gallery for River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch ![Beach - River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95724300/95724282/6b1c3470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95724300/95724282/w2098h1574x0y0-9e7894a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95724300/95724282/382d4753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95724300/95724282/51af0eda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95724300/95724282/d2675ac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies River Gem, located in Colonial Beach, offers a serene retreat with plenty of space for 10 guests. Unwind on the inviting front porch or enjoy the fenced backyard with deck and fire pit. The fully equipped kitchen and open concept living room are perfect for family gatherings. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch ### ✨ River Gem – Colonial Beach Vacation Rental Welcome to **River Gem**, a spacious **4BR/2.5BA vacation rental in Colonial Beach, VA**. Just **2 blocks from the Potomac River beaches and boardwalk**, this family-friendly retreat sleeps up to 10 and is perfect for a **group getaway, family vacation, or friends’ weekend**. Enjoy a **fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area, Smart TV, and fast WiFi**. Outdoors, relax on the **covered front porch**, grill on the back deck, or gather around the **fire pit** for s’mores under the stars. With a **fenced backyard, pack-n-play, and pet-friendly policy**, River Gem is designed for comfort and connection. ### **Key Features & Benefits:** ## 🛏️ The Space - **4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths** with fresh linens and towels - Open-concept living room, dining space, and kitchen — perfect for group meals or game nights - Sitting room with pull-out sofa for extra guests - Washer/dryer and driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles (🚫 no street parking) ## 🌿 Outdoor Living - Large **front porch** with seating for morning coffee - **Back deck with BBQ grill** and dining set - **Fenced backyard** for kids and pets to play safely - **Fire pit** for evening gatherings ## 📍 Location Highlights - **2 blocks to beach & fishing pier** - Walk to local shops, cafes, and restaurants - Close to Colonial Beach Boardwalk, The Point, and Monroe Bay - Easy access to **golf cart rentals** and seasonal trolley 🚫 **No smoking, vaping, parties, or events** 🐾 **1 well-behaved dog permitted with prior approval** (must be house-trained) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 25-00078 ### Property is also known as 661295 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.24433%2C-76.95965&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uAG8chu_-kpivxYIu3Yk4CzWQis=) Colonial Beach, VA #### What's nearby - Colonial Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Colonial Beach Historical Society \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Bayside Marina \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Maryland International Raceway \- 46 min drive \- 63.4 km - University of Mary Washington \- 47 min drive \- 65.9 km #### Getting around - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 96 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Drift Seafood & Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Riverboat on the Potomac - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch? ### What time is check-out at River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch? ### Where is River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## River Gem: Family-Friendly Stay | Fire Pit & Porch Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### CHRISTINA S. Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was great ##### CHRISTINA S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia J. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River Gem Our stay was great!! ##### Patricia J. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis C. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property The house worked really well for us. ##### Phyllis C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and spacious home We loved our stay. The location was walking distance to the beach and town. We had plenty of room for four couples and all the kids. Thanks! ##### Anne M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl C. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our family had a wonderful stay! Carolyn’s house was lovely! We found this house spotless and totally equipped with everything you need! Home was very spacious and worked so well for our family of 10\. Highly recommend! ##### Cheryl C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan G. Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love Colonial Beach This is about the seventh or eighth time we have stayed a long weekend in Colonial Beach. We rent a golf cart and love riding all over the town checking out the houses that were decked out for Halloween. It was even better this past weekend since they had a Halloween Golf Cart Parade on Saturday afternoon. They also had a BBQ Cook Off and their Fall Festival. This was a great weekend to be at Colonial Beach. ##### Bryan G. 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