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River's Rest Marina & Resort

Charles City, Virginia

21 Condos

On 16.5 acres at 9100 Wilcox Neck Road in Charles City, Virginia—where the Chickahominy River winds through the tidal woodland between Richmond and Williamsburg in one of Virginia's most historically layered counties—River's Rest Marina & Resort opened in 2022 as a water-focused destination combining 126 seasonal RV and tiny home sites, a 68-boat-slip marina with full services, a swimming pool, the Blue Heron Restaurant, and the complete waterfront resort experience on a river that flows through the heart of Virginia's Colonial and Civil War landscape. For travelers who want to be on the water in the historic heart of the Virginia Tidewater, River's Rest delivers both the marina infrastructure and the natural beauty that the Chickahominy provides. RV and tiny home sites at River's Rest are offered on a seasonal basis, creating a stable community of waterfront regulars who take full advantage of the marina's boat launch, fuel dock, 60 electric and water slips, and the bait and tackle store that serves both residents and visiting anglers targeting the Chickahominy's bass, crappie, perch, and the striped bass that run upriver from the James during spring spawning season. A swimming pool, laundry, dog park, playground, and the outdoor patio and bar extend the resort's social infrastructure, and the Blue Heron Restaurant provides on-property dining so guests don't need to drive for a good meal on the river. A bar and the dining service create the evening destination that makes River's Rest a social venue as much as a campground. Charles City County occupies the narrow neck of land between the James River to the south and the Chickahominy to the north, in the landscape that was the geographic center of English colonial settlement in North America—a county where the James River plantations along historic Route 5 represent the most intact collection of colonial-era plantation architecture in the United States. The Chickahominy River itself drains a watershed that was actively contested in the Civil War's Peninsula Campaign of 1862, when McClellan's Army of the Potomac maneuvered through this exact landscape in the campaign that brought Union forces closest to Richmond during the war's eastern theater. Colonial Williamsburg, the largest living history museum in the United States, is approximately 35 miles east—a full day's immersion in the reconstructed capital of colonial Virginia with costumed interpreters, period trades demonstrations, the Governor's Palace, and the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area's remarkable concentration of 18th-century structures. The James River plantation corridor along Route 5—Shirley Plantation (the oldest plantation in continuous operation in the US), Berkeley Plantation (birthplace of President William Henry Harrison), and Westover Plantation—sits within minutes of the resort and represents one of the finest colonial architecture drives in America. Richmond, 30 minutes northwest, adds the American Civil War Museum and Monument Avenue's historical complexity. River's Rest operates seasonally, with the spring striped bass run and the summer boating and swimming season at maximum activity. The marina's deep water and full services attract powerboaters and fishing enthusiasts from throughout the Richmond metropolitan area, and the Blue Heron Restaurant draws non-overnight guests for waterside dining on the Chickahominy. Seasonal site availability means advance commitment is required for the established RV and tiny home community, but the marina's transient slips serve visiting boaters throughout the operating season. Reserve your spot at River's Rest and let the Chickahominy's tidal beauty and Virginia's remarkable history be the backdrop for your waterfront stay.

What does this place offer

  • Bar
  • Bathrooms
  • Boat Docks
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Dining
  • Dog Park
  • Fishing
  • Gaga Ball
  • General Store

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Location

River's Rest Marina & Resort, 9100 Wilcox Neck Rd, Charles City, VA 23030, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In Procedure - Motel Check-in time: 3:00 pm. - Motel Check-out time: 11:00 am. - Welcome to River’s Rest Marina & Resort. - We are happy to have you as our guests. - To ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests, we ask that you comply with the following courtesies. - All guests must register at the Hotel lobby. - Early check-ins and later check-outs must be approved through the Marina Store and are contingent upon availability. - Additional charges may apply. - Payment is due in full at the time of check-in. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Office Hours - Office Hours are Monday-Sunday, 10 am- 4 pm. - If you plan on checking in late (after office hours), you must call the office to pay the remaining balance if you have not done so. - After that, you can be given your door number and access code for your stay. Parking - Parking is restricted to areas around the motel. - Please do not park in designated restaurant parking areas. - Do not block the road for incoming and outgoing traffic. - Do not park in the Grass. Quiet Hours - 11:00 pm – 8:00 am daily. Pet Policy - Pets are welcome and limited to 2 pets per room. - Your pet must always be leashed and without excessive barking. - The owner must and will be expected to pick up all waste behind pets. - Pets are not permitted to be left unattended. Speed Limit - 5 MPH (strictly enforced). Smoking and Vaping - Smoking and Vaping are prohibited within twenty-five feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited, so as to ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter the area through entrances, exits, open windows, or other means. - Absolutely no smoking inside any buildings on the property. Alcohol - No open display permitted. - Excessive drinking is prohibited. Behavior - Verbal and physical altercations will not be tolerated. - Use of offensive and profane language will not be tolerated. - Any guest who cannot adhere to this rule will be asked to vacate the premises with no refund. Firearms/Fireworks - Not allowed in the park or on the property. Swimming Pool - Please be aware, swim with care and at your own risk. - Please read and follow the posted swimming rules. - No lifeguards on duty. - Use and swim at your own risk. - No diving. - Children (age 14 and under; non-swimmers) must be supervised by an adult (18+ years of age). - No rowdy behavior, no chicken fights, no flipping. - Enter the water feet first, facing forward. - No glass in the swimming area. - Please use disposable swim diapers. - Management reserves the right to restrict the use of any toy or behavior that management considers a danger or a problem Environmental & Safety Regulations - No digging in the ground or around roads - No cutting, damaging, or defacing of any living trees or plants - No washing of vehicles, boats, or trailers General Conduct & Enforcement Policy - All other common-sense rules apply. - Anyone breaking these rules will be asked to leave without a refund. Photo and Video Policy - For Marketing Purposes, photos and videos of the property will be taken throughout the season. Rates & Policy Changes - All rates, specials, policies, and terms & conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Liability Disclaimer & Right to Refuse Service - This property is privately owned. - We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. - We will not be responsible for accidents, injuries, loss of property, or loss of valuables - Entrance onto the property constitutes permission for the management of River’s Rest Marina and Resort to photograph the visitor while on premises and to use any resulting pictures for any lawful purpose without compensation to the visitor. - The guest assumes all risks and danger incidental to the activity of the rustic outdoors environment including specifically (but not exclusively), the danger of being injured by insect or other animals, being injured while participating in recreational activities, such as hiking, swimming, etcetera of being injured as a result of inclement weather conditions, and agrees that campground and its owner, agents, and employees are not liable for injuries or property loss or damages resulting from such causes.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy - Refunds will not be granted due to the discomforts of nature. - You will be refunded in full should you cancel within 72 hours (3 days) or more from the date of your reservation. - If you cancel your reservation in 48 hours (2 days) from the date of your reservation, you will be charged the first night's room and tax. - Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged to the credit card on file for the full reservation and will not receive a refund. No Shows - Reservations will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. - No shows will result in forfeiture of funds. - No refunds, no credits, no exceptions. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.