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Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Gloucester, VA
  • AirportNewport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)39 min drive
  • Popular LocationBusch Gardens Williamsburg40 min drive
  • Popular LocationWater Country USA42 min drive
  • Popular LocationCollege of William and Mary46 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    1 twin/single bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

Come spend your vacation in this quiet, peaceful setting on the Ware River. This charming and romantic 2 story cottage has hand hewn post and peg construction dating to the 1890's. There are fireplaces in both the living room and bedroom with ceiling fans in the bedroom and on the front porch. Just in front of the cottage is a restored icehouse used to store vegetables and dairy with blocks of ice brought from up north by steamboats down the Chesapeake Bay. The waterfront is a short stroll down our private oyster shell drive and has a pier with a floating dock, table, chairs and fishing gear. This is a perfect spot for watching our beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine, fishing, crabbing, or launching your canoe or kayak. The Cottage is 1 hr from Richmond or Norfolk, 2 hours from DC, 45 min from Williamsburg, 30 min from Yorktown, and 20 minutes to the Arts and waterman community of Mathews. It provides a great home base for exploring this beautiful and diverse region of Virginia.

Property manager

Sherri

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Yorktown Victory Center and Deltaville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deltaville Marina and Alewerks Brewing Company. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field or Kaplan Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 40 min drive
  • Water Country USA - 42 min drive
  • College of William and Mary - 46 min drive
  • Merchants Square - 47 min drive
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 47 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway - 10 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 10 min drive
  • Little Italy Ristorante - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • IDK Raw Bar Grill and Gaming - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 241 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Excellent base for exploring Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown. Beautiful historic cottage on expansive grounds. Dead quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We did a short stay over a weekend - the weather was bad so we weren't able to do much in the area, but the host answered all our questions and was very pleasant to work with. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Darlene and Jerry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely accommodations. We felt like we were staying in our personal B&B! Clean and decor quite appropriate for the era. This would have definitely been a 5-star rating if not for the TV situation. We would have liked watching TV at night after our long days of sightseeing. However, you cannot simply watch network TV. So know your passwords for streaming!! Also, if you have ANY mobility issues, you will have difficulty navigating to the bathroom and bedroom which are up high steep stairs. But if you don’t have mobility issues or TV concerns, you will love your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Williamsburg
This lovely cottage is about an hour's drive from the Historic Triangle: a little farther than we had anticipated, but this in NO way spoiled our trip! The "Middle Cottage" offered us a place to call "home" from our travels.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middle Cottage for Christmas
The host had everything prepared for our December visit, including holiday decorations and fire laid in the fireplace! The cottage is thoughtfully designed and furnished. The surroundings are peaceful. We did not hear a single car, plane, or siren for our entire stay. And the stars! We would definitely rent this cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Getaway to Williamsburg
Very relaxing visit. Nice property. Nice owners. Our only issue was with the fireplace, which was more trouble than pleasure. Very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Fall get away.
This was a perfect place to celebrate our birthdays/anniversary trip since November is our celebration month. Precious house that gave us excellent down time and special memories. We loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!!
The cottage was beyond adorable! It was decorated to perfection, and the property was quiet and peaceful. We took many long walks with our small dog who was in heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P., US

Liked: Cleanliness
Two night trip with dog.
The cottage was adorable and perfect for a couple and small dog. It was so peaceful and the grounds were beautiful and expansive. We would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glebefield Cottage
Clean, quiet and private. Easily accessible. Kitchen very well equipped. Bed and bedding very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023