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Set on the tranquil Ware River, this 1890s hand-hewn post and peg cottage exudes romance with its cozy fireplaces in both living room and bedroom. Stroll down the private oyster shell drive to enjoy sunsets by the pier, perfect for wine sipping or launching your canoe. With ceiling fans keeping you cool, a restored icehouse nearby tells stories of steamboats down Chesapeake Bay.
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Gloucester Golf Club and Severn Yachting Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Machicomoco State Park and Middle Peninsula State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester, VA
What's nearby
- Yorktown Beach - 29 min drive - 32.5 km
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 44 min drive - 47.8 km
- Water Country USA - 46 min drive - 51.1 km
- College of William and Mary - 53 min drive - 55.9 km
- Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 54 min drive - 62.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 10 min drive
- Wawa - 15 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 11 min drive
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