Make this getaway one to remember! Sunrise Tides - A River Retreat sits on13 acres on the beautiful Mattaponi river, a freshwater river (no jelly fish!) located in the charming town of West Point, VA. During your stay, enjoy the peace and relaxation that come with this secluded, wooded property - plenty of space for your family to explore, play, and take in the breathtaking views of the river. The sunrises will take your breath away!
As you step into the home, you will note the spacious open floorplan with hardwood floors, a fully-equipped, modern kitchen with white marble counters and everything you need to entertain the whole family. Enjoy meals in our dining area that can seat up to 10 or at our breakfast table in the kitchen. Take in the beautiful river views from the living room windows or gather around and catch the game on our 75’ SmartTV!
As far as sleeping arrangements, the home boasts four bedrooms including two master suites with bathrooms, plus a queen room and twin room that are adjoined by a Jack and Jill bathroom. Each room has comfortable bedding with high quality linens, a full dresser and closet, and a flatscreen SmartTV. In addition, the upstairs master features a grand picture window overlooking the river for some of the best views from the house. For those who need a workspace, you are welcome to use our private office space on the second floor overlooking the river.
Finally - the home features a MUST SEE bonus bunk room with four built-in bunk beds (each with its own light and outlet), its own living space including a plush sectional couch and huge flatscreen TV, FOOSBALL, bathroom, kitchen area and minifridge - Heaven for the kids or teens in your life (actually - we know of some adults who have enjoyed it! :)). The room sits on the other side of the house over the garage at the top of a separate stairwell so while the younger family members will be close, everyone will appreciate that they have their own space! Toys and games are provided to keep the kids busy and happy upstairs while the adults relax.
Of course, the best part of the home is the river. The Mattaponi is wonderful for tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and swimming. Enjoy watching the fish jump and other wildlife that make up the river's ecosystem. Feel free to bring your toys or borrow some of ours to explore (we provide two kayaks as well as some life jackets and plenty of beach towels). Our dock has plenty of space and seating for everyone to hang out and enjoy the water, including an upper level with a four seater polywood high top table and a picnic table on the lower level. At low tide, there is a narrow beach from which you can access the water; at high tide, go down the steps or jump right in! The river is a PERFECT backdrop for your annual family photos!
For land-based fun, explore the grounds and woods, including the fun onsite playground/swingset for the littles and the small pond next to the house where the kids may spot frogs. Cook up a feast for the whole group - we offer a gas grill, a Blackstone flat top grill (brunch or hibachi anyone?), and two picnic tables to enjoy al fresco dining. The driveway in front of the house is a large circular loop, perfect for kids to scooter or bike. The home also offers a basketball hoop and plenty of other outdoor games for your enjoyment - cornhole, ping pong, giant jenga, disc golf, etc. - ask for our current inventory or bring your own favorite toys! The garage provides storage for bikes/toys as well as extra room for food and drinks in the second fridge. Firepit also provided for gathering in the evenings enjoying drinks and S'Mores - we provide extended Smores skewers that are always a hit with the kids!
While many choose to not leave the property during their stay, there are plenty of options to explore the surrounding area! The home is located in the Town of West Point which is home to several lovely local businesses, including:
- Restaurants - The Blue Crab is a local favorite with great options to please the whole family. Anna's Pizza is the go-to spot for pizza, subs, and Italian fare. The Pie Lady serves fresh breakfast and lunch or order a platter of food to take back to the house! Three Rivers sells seafood that you can grab with drinks and enjoy on their riverfront patio.
- Wineries - Mattapony Reserve (mattaponyreserve.info) is located on the Mattaponi Reservation, less than 10 minutes from the home! Open Fri-Sun, this gorgeous winery has views of the river and a collection of Native American art/artifacts. Saude Creek, Gauthier, and New Kent are excellent, family-friendly wineries with beautiful scenery within 20-25 minutes of the home. They often offer live music and other events on weekends, as well as fun food selections such as fire grilled pizzas, oysters, and BBQ.
- Souvenir boutiques - Diving off the Dock is a favorite for river fashion and decor! The Exchange on Main has an eclectic assortment of antiques and souvenirs. Pearls and Chicks and Becky Bootique are fantastic for boutique clothing and accessories!
- Hardware and River/Fishing Essentials - Ace Hardware and Surf and Turf Outdoor Sports. Both fun to browse even for non-fishermen!
Additionally, the home is perfectly located for fun day trips, whether you are into history or just having fun! Richmond is 45 minutes away and Williamsburg is 35 minutes away, making for easy day trips to those cities, including a wide variety of museums, restaurants, arcades/bowling/movies, Busch Gardens/Water Country, Colonial Williamsburg/Jamestown, and Yorktown. For more ambitious day trips, Norfolk and Virginia Beach are within an hour and a half away as are other river towns. We are always happy to help with your planning, if you like. :)
Additional notes - 2 kayaks are provided and an assortment of life jackets but you may want to bring your own (especially for kids!). We have Starlink internet, which is excellent. The home has a Ring doorbell with a camera on the front door and an electronic lock and there is a second outdoor camera over the garage/driveway.
We will send the code after receiving full payment before your arrival date!
We look forward to welcoming you to Sunrise Tides! Book now for your perfect river getaway!!
