Come Stay, Relax, Explore and Play on the Chesapeake Bay!
Plan your vacation around picking up your new furry family member!
The area that we are located in is one of America’s best kept secrets!
Situated in between two stunning rivers The Piankatank River to the south and the Rappahannock to the north- on the Chesapeake Bay! Pristine beaches, wonderful people, arts, kayaking, amazing seafood, boating, fishing charters, endless wildlife and history pre-dating the formation of the United States. The area is a true paradise for families with children and couples of any age- there is always something fun to do!
Below is a list of places we have put together for you to visit, explore and stay that we have experienced ourselves. All locations are under one hour from our home River’s End Plantation.
If arriving by boat to choose your puppy, we offer a free courier service to and from all of the Marina’s in Deltaville- the boating capital of the Chesapeake Bay, as our home is less than 5 miles away from the heart of the historic boat building town.
LOCAL PLACES TO STAY HOTELS, COTTAGES & CAMPGROUNDS
The Tides Inn
the Tides Inn | A Chesapeake Bay Resort
Deltaville Dockside Inn
Dockside Inn | Deltaville, Virginia
Hampton Inn Gloucester
Available Rooms - Hampton Inn Gloucester
Holiday Inn
Boutique Hotel in Gloucester | Holiday Inn Express Gloucester
The Best Western Kilmarnock
Best Western Kilmarmock | Hotel Rooms
River Cottage Rentals
River Cottage Rentals - B&B in Williamsburg VA | Virginia River Cottages
Bethpage Campground Urbanna
Bethpage Camp-Resort | Destination Campground near the Chesapeake Bay in Urbanna, Virgina – Just another RV Resort Sites site
Grey's Point Campground Topping
Grey's Point Camp | Destination Campground near the Chesapeake Bay in Topping, Virgina – Just another RV Resort Sites site
Bush Park Campground Wake
Bush Park Camping Resort, Wake, VA
RESTAURANTS & FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD MARKETS
Merroir Restaurant (Eating on the water)
Merroir Tasting Room
Rappahannock Oyster Company
Rappahannock Oyster Co.
J&W Seafood & Market Deltaville
J&W Seafood
Salt & Meadow
Irvington Restaurants | The Tides Inn
Adrift
Home — ADRIFT
The Table
The Table at Wilton | Restaurant | Deltaville, Virginia
Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar
Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar | Seafood, Bar | Deltaville, Virginia
The Local
The Local Facebook
The Colonnade
The Colonnade | A Fine-Dining Experience at The Hope & Glory Inn
LOCAL TOWN & AREA TRAVEL RESOURCES
Virginia's River Realm
Explore | Middlesex County, VA
Mathews Virginia home of the most beautiful public untouched beaches
Virginia Travel Guide - A Mathews Itinerary - Mathews County Visitor Center
Urbanna Home of the largest Oyster Festival in the world and a beautiful historic town!
Welcome to Urbanna, Virginia
Deltaville- The boating Capital of the Chesapeake Bay
Area Highlights – Deltaville Community Association
Kilmarnock- a quaint town with great shopping and beautiful parks!
Visitors - Kilmarnock, Virginia
Whitestone
A tiny quaint town on the water!
Visit White Stone, Virginia | Northern Neck & Virginia's River Realm
Gloucester
Home of the original historic old town with great places to visit!
Visit Gloucester — Gloucester County, VA
Yorktown
See Revolutionary Cannon Balls still lodged in walls, endless museums right on the York River
Attractions & Museums | York County Tourism, VA
Williamsburg
History with the Colonial town and the most dog friendly town!
Planning a Trip to Williamsburg, VA | Visit Williamsburg
Jamestown
The first town and colonial living village and ships!
Visit | Historic Jamestowne
AIRPORTS
Richmond International
Home - Richmond International Airport
Newport News-Williamsburg International
Home - Newport News - Williamsburg Airport
Hummel Field Topping, VA
Unmanned public for small aircraft
AirNav: W75 - Hummel Field Airport
LOCAL PUBLIC BEACHES
Haven Beach
North Haven Beach | Virginia DWR
Wake Beach
Spend the Day at Wake Beach – Virginia's River Realm
Aarons Beach
Public Access | Mathews County, VA
Bethel Beach
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
Yorktown Beach
Yorktown Beach
Hughlett Point Nature Preserve
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
New Point Comfort
One of the oldest lighthouses in the country commissioned by Thomas Jefferson in 1804
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
Mathews Waterways Trail
Offers Incredible pristine beaches, wildlife & views
Public-Water-Access-Guide.pdf
LOCAL FISHING CHARTERS & FlIGHT TOURS
Chesapeake Unlimited -Captain Kevin
Our family has chartered with Kevin many times. He is located 5 minutes from the farm. EXCEPTIONAL family fun and perfect private charter at great prices & stunning scenery. (804) 691-1472
Bay Aviation
Our Son Henry has taken flight lessons here and they offer the most incredible experience to see the area from the sky at excellent prices and veteran pilot!
Bay Aviation – First-class flight instruction, scenic flights
Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters
Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters - Deltaville, Va.
Last Cast Inshore Fishing Charters
Facebook
LOCAL PET SUPPLIES
Petco Gloucester
Gloucester, VA | Petco
Barkley’s Boutique
Dog Supplies, Artisan Creations, Fashion | Barkley's Boutique | Kilmarnock VA
Gangsta Dog
Gangsta Dog
Nautical Dog
The Nautical Dog - Williamsburg's Only Locally Owned Pet Market
LOCAL FAMILY IDEAS
Compass Entertainment
Compass Entertainment Complex | Family Fun & Movies in Irvington, VA
Bethpage Resort Mini Golf and Creamery
Bethpage Miniature Golf & Ice Creamery
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Amusement Park, Rides, Attractions & Animal Encounters - Williamsburg, Virginia | Busch Gardens
Water Country USA
Virginia's Largest Family Water Park | Water Country USA, Williamsburg
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
The John Smith Trail
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Gwynn’s Island Museum
Home | The Gwynn's Island Museum
Gloucester Museum
Museum of History — Gloucester County, VA
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg | The Revolution Is Here. - Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Gloucester
Colonial Battlefield Tour Yorktown
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Virginia Pow Wows hosted by local Reservations
Pow Wows in Virginia – Virginia Pow Wow Calendar – Pow Wow Calendar
Pocahontas Museum
Pocahontas Foundation of Gloucester, VA
Yorktown Revolutionary War Museum
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA
Mathews Waterman Museum
Museum - Mathews Maritime Foundation
The Steamboat Era Museum
Steamboat Era Museum – A Chesapeake Bay Treasure
Urbanna Customs Museum
Urbanna Museum – Museums of Middlesex
Middlesex County Museum
Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society | Heritage | Genealogy | Education
Urbanna Oyster Festival
Urbanna Oyster Festival | The Official Oyster Festival of the Commonwealth
Gwynn’s Island Festival
Gwynn's Island Festival - Mathews County Visitor Center
Mathews Market Days
Mathews Market Days Inc. – Annual event held in Mathews County, VA on the first weekend after Labor Day.
Area Farmers Markets
Shopping Our Farmer’s Markets & Farmstands – Virginia's River Realm
Williams Wharf Boat Docking Contest
MVFD East Riverfest 2025 Boat Docking & Fireworks Show - Mathews County Visitor Center
Virginia Motor Speedway Events
Virginia Motor Speedway
Music in the Park Kilmarnock
Music on the Half Shell - Kilmarnock, Virginia
Local Boat & Kayak Rentals
Boat Rentals | Middlesex County
Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park
Stratford Hall
Welcome - Stratford Hall Historic Preserve
LOCAL MARINAS & BOATING SUPPLIES
Fishing Bay Marina
Fishing Bay Marina, Deltaville, Virginia
Norview Marina
Deltaville Broad Creek Marina - Nomad Norview Marina
Powell’s Marina
Powell's Marina - Marina, Marina, Sailing, Sailboat
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Safe Harbour Stingray Point
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Walden’s Marina
(804) 776-9440
Jackson Creek Marina
Home | Jackson Creek Marina
J & M Marina
jandmmarina.com
Deltaville Boatyard
Deltaville Boatyard | Deltaville, Virginia | ABYC Certified Repair
Timberneck Marina
(804) 776-9211
Regatta Point Yachting Center
Yachting Center | Regatta Point Yachting Center | United States
Deltaville Town Dock
Behind Maritime Museum in Deltaville
Windmill Point Marina
Windmill Point Marina in White Stone, VA, United States - Marina Reviews - Phone Number - Marinas.com
Deltaville Yachting Center & Chesapeake Yacht Sales
Deltaville Yachting Center and Chesapeake Yacht Sales – Boat sales, boat repair, boat service, used boats, boatel, slips located in Deltaville, Va on the Chesapeake Bay.
Fishing Bay Yacht Club
FBYC
Norton Yachts
Norton Yachts - Boat Dealer in Deltaville, VA
Regent Point Marina & Boatyard
Regent Point Marina & Boatyard – Chesapeake Bay
True North Boatworks
(804) 776-7574
Morningstar Marinas Mathews/Gwynn’s Island
Gwynns Island & Chesapeake Bay Marina | Morningstar Marinas
Compass Marina- Foster, VA
Home
Mathews Yacht Club
Mathews Yacht Club
Horn Harbor Marina, Mathews County
Slip rental | Hudgins Horn Harbor Marina | United States
West Marine
Boat Supplies, Fishing Gear & More - Deltaville, VA 23043 | West Marine Store
Situated in between two stunning rivers The Piankatank River to the south and the Rappahannock to the north- on the Chesapeake Bay! Pristine beaches, wonderful people, arts, kayaking, amazing seafood, boating, fishing charters, endless wildlife and history pre-dating the formation of the United States. The area is a true paradise for families with children and couples of any age- there is always something fun to do!
Below is a list of places we have put together for you to visit, explore and stay that we have experienced ourselves. All locations are under one hour from our home River’s End Plantation.
If arriving by boat to choose your puppy, we offer a free courier service to and from all of the Marina’s in Deltaville- the boating capital of the Chesapeake Bay, as our home is less than 5 miles away from the heart of the historic boat building town.
LOCAL PLACES TO STAY HOTELS, COTTAGES & CAMPGROUNDS
The Tides Inn
the Tides Inn | A Chesapeake Bay Resort
Deltaville Dockside Inn
Dockside Inn | Deltaville, Virginia
Hampton Inn Gloucester
Available Rooms - Hampton Inn Gloucester
Holiday Inn
Boutique Hotel in Gloucester | Holiday Inn Express Gloucester
The Best Western Kilmarnock
Best Western Kilmarmock | Hotel Rooms
River Cottage Rentals
River Cottage Rentals - B&B in Williamsburg VA | Virginia River Cottages
Bethpage Campground Urbanna
Bethpage Camp-Resort | Destination Campground near the Chesapeake Bay in Urbanna, Virgina – Just another RV Resort Sites site
Grey's Point Campground Topping
Grey's Point Camp | Destination Campground near the Chesapeake Bay in Topping, Virgina – Just another RV Resort Sites site
Bush Park Campground Wake
Bush Park Camping Resort, Wake, VA
RESTAURANTS & FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD MARKETS
Merroir Restaurant (Eating on the water)
Merroir Tasting Room
Rappahannock Oyster Company
Rappahannock Oyster Co.
J&W Seafood & Market Deltaville
J&W Seafood
Salt & Meadow
Irvington Restaurants | The Tides Inn
Adrift
Home — ADRIFT
The Table
The Table at Wilton | Restaurant | Deltaville, Virginia
Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar
Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar | Seafood, Bar | Deltaville, Virginia
The Local
The Local Facebook
The Colonnade
The Colonnade | A Fine-Dining Experience at The Hope & Glory Inn
LOCAL TOWN & AREA TRAVEL RESOURCES
Virginia's River Realm
Explore | Middlesex County, VA
Mathews Virginia home of the most beautiful public untouched beaches
Virginia Travel Guide - A Mathews Itinerary - Mathews County Visitor Center
Urbanna Home of the largest Oyster Festival in the world and a beautiful historic town!
Welcome to Urbanna, Virginia
Deltaville- The boating Capital of the Chesapeake Bay
Area Highlights – Deltaville Community Association
Kilmarnock- a quaint town with great shopping and beautiful parks!
Visitors - Kilmarnock, Virginia
Whitestone
A tiny quaint town on the water!
Visit White Stone, Virginia | Northern Neck & Virginia's River Realm
Gloucester
Home of the original historic old town with great places to visit!
Visit Gloucester — Gloucester County, VA
Yorktown
See Revolutionary Cannon Balls still lodged in walls, endless museums right on the York River
Attractions & Museums | York County Tourism, VA
Williamsburg
History with the Colonial town and the most dog friendly town!
Planning a Trip to Williamsburg, VA | Visit Williamsburg
Jamestown
The first town and colonial living village and ships!
Visit | Historic Jamestowne
AIRPORTS
Richmond International
Home - Richmond International Airport
Newport News-Williamsburg International
Home - Newport News - Williamsburg Airport
Hummel Field Topping, VA
Unmanned public for small aircraft
AirNav: W75 - Hummel Field Airport
LOCAL PUBLIC BEACHES
Haven Beach
North Haven Beach | Virginia DWR
Wake Beach
Spend the Day at Wake Beach – Virginia's River Realm
Aarons Beach
Public Access | Mathews County, VA
Bethel Beach
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
Yorktown Beach
Yorktown Beach
Hughlett Point Nature Preserve
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
New Point Comfort
One of the oldest lighthouses in the country commissioned by Thomas Jefferson in 1804
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
Mathews Waterways Trail
Offers Incredible pristine beaches, wildlife & views
Public-Water-Access-Guide.pdf
LOCAL FISHING CHARTERS & FlIGHT TOURS
Chesapeake Unlimited -Captain Kevin
Our family has chartered with Kevin many times. He is located 5 minutes from the farm. EXCEPTIONAL family fun and perfect private charter at great prices & stunning scenery. (804) 691-1472
Bay Aviation
Our Son Henry has taken flight lessons here and they offer the most incredible experience to see the area from the sky at excellent prices and veteran pilot!
Bay Aviation – First-class flight instruction, scenic flights
Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters
Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters - Deltaville, Va.
Last Cast Inshore Fishing Charters
LOCAL PET SUPPLIES
Petco Gloucester
Gloucester, VA | Petco
Barkley’s Boutique
Dog Supplies, Artisan Creations, Fashion | Barkley's Boutique | Kilmarnock VA
Gangsta Dog
Gangsta Dog
Nautical Dog
The Nautical Dog - Williamsburg's Only Locally Owned Pet Market
LOCAL FAMILY IDEAS
Compass Entertainment
Compass Entertainment Complex | Family Fun & Movies in Irvington, VA
Bethpage Resort Mini Golf and Creamery
Bethpage Miniature Golf & Ice Creamery
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Amusement Park, Rides, Attractions & Animal Encounters - Williamsburg, Virginia | Busch Gardens
Water Country USA
Virginia's Largest Family Water Park | Water Country USA, Williamsburg
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
The John Smith Trail
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Gwynn’s Island Museum
Home | The Gwynn's Island Museum
Gloucester Museum
Museum of History — Gloucester County, VA
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg | The Revolution Is Here. - Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Gloucester
Colonial Battlefield Tour Yorktown
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Virginia Pow Wows hosted by local Reservations
Pow Wows in Virginia – Virginia Pow Wow Calendar – Pow Wow Calendar
Pocahontas Museum
Pocahontas Foundation of Gloucester, VA
Yorktown Revolutionary War Museum
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA
Mathews Waterman Museum
Museum - Mathews Maritime Foundation
The Steamboat Era Museum
Steamboat Era Museum – A Chesapeake Bay Treasure
Urbanna Customs Museum
Urbanna Museum – Museums of Middlesex
Middlesex County Museum
Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society | Heritage | Genealogy | Education
Urbanna Oyster Festival
Urbanna Oyster Festival | The Official Oyster Festival of the Commonwealth
Gwynn’s Island Festival
Gwynn's Island Festival - Mathews County Visitor Center
Mathews Market Days
Mathews Market Days Inc. – Annual event held in Mathews County, VA on the first weekend after Labor Day.
Area Farmers Markets
Shopping Our Farmer’s Markets & Farmstands – Virginia's River Realm
Williams Wharf Boat Docking Contest
MVFD East Riverfest 2025 Boat Docking & Fireworks Show - Mathews County Visitor Center
Virginia Motor Speedway Events
Virginia Motor Speedway
Music in the Park Kilmarnock
Music on the Half Shell - Kilmarnock, Virginia
Local Boat & Kayak Rentals
Boat Rentals | Middlesex County
Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park
Stratford Hall
Welcome - Stratford Hall Historic Preserve
LOCAL MARINAS & BOATING SUPPLIES
Fishing Bay Marina
Fishing Bay Marina, Deltaville, Virginia
Norview Marina
Deltaville Broad Creek Marina - Nomad Norview Marina
Powell’s Marina
Powell's Marina - Marina, Marina, Sailing, Sailboat
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Safe Harbour Stingray Point
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Walden’s Marina
(804) 776-9440
Jackson Creek Marina
Home | Jackson Creek Marina
J & M Marina
jandmmarina.com
Deltaville Boatyard
Deltaville Boatyard | Deltaville, Virginia | ABYC Certified Repair
Timberneck Marina
(804) 776-9211
Regatta Point Yachting Center
Yachting Center | Regatta Point Yachting Center | United States
Deltaville Town Dock
Behind Maritime Museum in Deltaville
Windmill Point Marina
Windmill Point Marina in White Stone, VA, United States - Marina Reviews - Phone Number - Marinas.com
Deltaville Yachting Center & Chesapeake Yacht Sales
Deltaville Yachting Center and Chesapeake Yacht Sales – Boat sales, boat repair, boat service, used boats, boatel, slips located in Deltaville, Va on the Chesapeake Bay.
Fishing Bay Yacht Club
FBYC
Norton Yachts
Norton Yachts - Boat Dealer in Deltaville, VA
Regent Point Marina & Boatyard
Regent Point Marina & Boatyard – Chesapeake Bay
True North Boatworks
(804) 776-7574
Morningstar Marinas Mathews/Gwynn’s Island
Gwynns Island & Chesapeake Bay Marina | Morningstar Marinas
Compass Marina- Foster, VA
Home
Mathews Yacht Club
Mathews Yacht Club
Horn Harbor Marina, Mathews County
Slip rental | Hudgins Horn Harbor Marina | United States
West Marine
Boat Supplies, Fishing Gear & More - Deltaville, VA 23043 | West Marine Store
