23 Reviews of Property 919179 in White Stone Beach, Virginia

When my daughter said she wanted a small wedding, with just her closest family and friends, I said, "What if we rent a big house and spend a whole week relaxing before the big event? We could sleep late, doze in the sunshine, cook some meals together, enjoy each other's company, and then, on Saturday, we could step out onto the front lawn for the ceremony!"

She loved that idea.

She logged on to one of her favorite websites--Home Away--and found Pop Castle in about 30 seconds flat. She loved it, and when we actually drove over one day to have a look, she loved it even more.

The house was perfect for relaxing before the wedding. Ellie's new Australian in-laws kept saying, "This place is amazing!" Her shi-shi friends from New York could hardly believe how beautiful it was. And Ellie herself--who works for Architectural Digest Magazine--couldn't have been happier with the house.

We got a little rain on the wedding day, but were able to gather friends and family inside the spacious central hallway and have the wedding right there. We set up the tables for dinner on that famous 50-foot-wide front porch and it was like being at the perfect waterfront restaurant.

The day after the wedding, when my wife and I had spent most of the day picking up and tidying up, we opened a bottle of wine on the front porch and sat there looking out over the Rappahannock, enjoying a feeling of absolute bliss. The wedding couldn't have been better, and the house couldn't have been more perfect. I'm almost afraid to post this review, for fear Pop Castle will become so popular we won't be able to rent it for our second daughter's wedding in a few years or so!

My family, along with our best friends, helped us celebrate a dual 40th Anniversary. We wanted a very special place for this celebration and 'Pop Castle' exceeded our expectations. The moment we opened the door we knew we had found a very special place. From the beautiful decor, to the wonderful porch and the absolutely gorgeous views, we knew we had found our special place. Our adult children had a wonderful time with the games and ping pong table and the grandbabies really enjoyed the beach. No one wanted to leave, even to go out to dinner! Needless to say we fell in love with Pop Castle!!

We just enjoyed our second visit to Pop Castle this year. We have a group of friends that take a trip together each fall. Our family visited Pop Castle in July and we loved it so much, that we convinced our friends to go to Pop Castle for our fall trip. Now, Pop Castle has 7 more fans. The weather was perfect and we all enjoyed this magical place. Virginia, the owner, is so helpful and accomodating. Thank you Virginia, for once again allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home.

What a gem! This house was a perfect weekend getaway for our group. The house provided us with everything we needed. All we brought was food, drink and rafts for the river. We spent most of our afternoons jumping off the dock and lounging in the water. Taking breaks for cornhole in the yard, knock hockey in the mudroom and pingpong in the shed! Our happyhours were spent on the screened in porch free from bugs and our evenings we sat around the large dining room table enjoying home cooked meals and eachothers company. I felt at home in this house. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! Can not wait to return!!

This property embodies all of the simple pleasures life has to offer! My husband and I could not be more pleased with our stay and we cannot wait until we go back.

We were a part of a group of 11 guests. The huge screened-in porch with breathtaking views of the river seemed to be our favorite spot to hang out altogether. The enormous fully equipped kitchen and gorgeous dining rooms were perfect for our group meals. Additionally, both the formal and informal family/ living rooms provided a perfect atmosphere for the countless number of games and movies that we enjoyed (which were all generously provided by the owners of the house).

The 5 + oversized bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms gave all of the guest more than enough personal space, each more beautiful than the next. The quaint 2nd floor common terrace/ porch equipped with two rocking chairs is simply ideal for taking a moment (or many) to appreciate the peace and serenity this estate offers.

The pictures on this website do not do the house justice; every little detail adds its unbelievable beauty. We couldn’t tell you if it was the picture-perfect sunset on the deck, the fun that we had crabbing, the night gazing at the stars, or the marshmallows we roasted by the fire, but we definitely did not get enough of what Pop Castle has to offer and we are already looking at our calendars for when we can go back!

Simply wonderful!

This house was the perfect spot to both relax and have a lot of fun with friends and family. The property is spacious and beautiful, with a perfect view of the river from the backyard. The backyard is huge and ultimately leads you to a dock on the water. Perfect for lounging, crabbing or having cocktails (we did all of the above)! Loved watching the sunset from the dock.

The house comfortably accommodated ten adults with it's 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. We loved the combination of it's historical charm + modern amenities. Two fridges in the kitchen, dishwasher etc, a mudroom, a cozy den with a large flat screen, central air (which came in handy with the record heat this summer)!

There is a cute town and a small vineyard nearby, which we enjoyed visiting on Saturday afternoon.

All in all, a great stay at Pop Castle!

What an amazing trip to White Stone! This beauty housed my fiance and myself, along with 4 other couples, for a long weekend. Within moments of our arrival, we were swept back in time. It's incredible to think that significant battles took place in such a peaceful setting. The house itself is well maintained; the views are incredible; the property is a setting for multiple games, campfires, etc. all at once! If I were able to describe the sunsets in words, I would, but it's really something that must be seen. We had an unbelieveable time at Pop Castle, and we look forward to our next visit!

My wife and I just spent a long weekend at the Pop Castle estate in Whitestone, VA. We rented it for 3 nights and couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more. The 180 degree water views, going crabbing in the river (7 caught!) and having cocktails on the dock at sunset. It was the perfect relaxing weekend getaway from our home in Washington DC. Couldn't recommend this place more to our friends, family and anyone looking for a getaway weekend.