Riverfront Cottage with Private Beach near Williamsburg - Fish, Kayak, and Relax - Surry County

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Located high atop the banks of the James River, Bay View Place is a quite oasis!

Relax on the screened back porch and enjoy the stunning river views.

The home is designed and decorated for a home-away-from-home vacation feel.

Plenty of seating for the family to chill, watch TV, and relax.

The view when you enter the home shows a full kitchen and sitting/eating area.

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Location
Host

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5116 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Surry, VA

Jamestown Settlement36 min drive
Historic Jamestowne37 min drive
Busch Gardens Williamsburg47 min drive
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Riverfront Cottage with Private Beach near Williamsburg - Fish, Kayak, and Relax

The Bay View cottage sits high up on the banks of the James River giving you an amazing view across the river of historic Jamestown Island. The home is located on the James River with stairs down to your own private beach to relax and enjoy. Spend time fishing, kayaking, swimming, or just sunning on the beach.

Just a free ferry-ride away from Williamsburg and the historic triangle, enjoy the quiet tranquility of river life while being close enough to visit Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Busch Gardens, and everything the Williamsburg area has to offer.

The home is clean, comfortable, and private. Enjoy a nice meal or early morning cup of coffee on the back porch while taking in the river views and watching bald eagles fly by....they are regular visitors. Then enjoy your day exploring the nearby attractions, or just relaxing on the river.

The home features:
* Three bedrooms - two downstairs and one upstairs
* One full bathroom plus an outside shower
* High speed WiFi
* Smart TV with Netflix and live TV channels
* Full service kitchen with pots, plans, dishes, silverware, everything you would need for your stay
* Coffee maker
* Washer/dryer
* Linens, towels, beach towels
* A clean and comfortable experience
* Private beach
* Two kayaks

Property manager

Kevin Onizuk

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Many steep stairs not advisable for small children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Surry

Located in Surry, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Williamsburg Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.

Surry, VA

What's nearby

Jamestown Beach - 25 min drive
Jamestown Settlement - 36 min drive
Historic Jamestowne - 37 min drive
Williamsburg Winery - 43 min drive
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 47 min drive

Getting around

Williamsburg Transportation Center - 44 min drive
Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Frothy Moon Brewhouse - 34 min drive
McDonald's - 39 min drive
Anna's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - 9 min drive
The Williamsbrg Winery - 44 min drive
Billsburg Brewery - 33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage with Private Beach near Williamsburg - Fish, Kayak, and Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James and Brenda C.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy and comfortable!

We loved our stay at this wonderful little cottage by the historic James River! The view was amazing, the cottage clean and comfortable. It was easy to find and close to the ferry that took us to explore Jamestown, Yorktown, Richmond, Petersburg, and Williamsburg. We love the history of that area. We love this area and have visited a couple of times before so we will be back to stay here when we return.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O., Scottsdale, AZ

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, cozy getaway

We had a fantastic stay at this terrific little cottage perched above the river. Quiet, peaceful nights with the relaxing sounds of the waves lapping up on the shore and we loved sitting on the screened-in porch watching a storm roll in. I'll definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most thoughtfully-prepared VRBO we've ever stayed at

In the last 15 months, we've stayed in 13 different VRBOs (lot of recent travel), and this property was the best-prepared spot we've ever stayed at. So many thoughtful details (extra toothbrushes / toiletries / kitchen supplies), the *softest* sheets, fantastic layout for our family to enjoy a few days right on the river. Location is great for bopping out to Williamsburg for day trips but enjoying the morning / evening in seclusion. Watched dolphins from the back porch in the morning and loved the time strolling the beach and taking the kayaks out.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade C., Canton, NC

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Place!

We loved our stay at The Cottage! It was such a peaceful place and just as described. Super clean and had everything and anything you would need right down to extra toothbrushes and fire starters. The beach area is wonderful, it’s like being on your own private island. The kayaks were a huge hit with the kids and my husband I enjoyed them as well. We saw bald eagles, deer, and so many shells! The cottage is tucked away at the end of a drive and feels very private. Such a quant and cozy place. The ferry to go into Williamsburg is less than a mile away and it’s free! We used the ferry several times and enjoyed it as well. We had 5 people in our group and we all had plenty of room and we’re comfortable. The hosts are very friendly, knowledgeable of the area, and easy to get in touch with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John U.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great getaway close to attractions awesome seafood a few miles away

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Onizuk

Kevin and Jamie Onizuk live in nearby Williamsburg, VA. We have 4 kids, mostly grown, but they seem to still like being at home. We purchased this property in July 2022 as a relaxing river retreat for our family and are excited to share it with our guests. We fell in love with the amazing views from the property, the privacy/seclusion, and of course the beach! It is our favorite place to go to just get away from it all, while being close to Williamsburg and everything there is to see and do in the Historic Triangle.

Why they chose this property

We stumbled across this property on our way for a day of shopping in historic Smithfield. We immediately fell in love with the stunning river views, the private secluded beach, and the cute cottage with a vacation feel. Days at Bay View Place melt away any stresses you may have and it is truly hard to leave.

What makes this property unique

The biggest benefit of the home is the location.....a beautiful half-acre parcel on the James River. The elevated bank provide for amazing views. Sit on the back porch and look out over Jamestown Island (first English settlement in America), watch the fireworks at Busch Gardens in the Summer, watch bald eagles fly by, or just simply relax and enjoy the river life. The home is a historic cottage renovated with modern comforts with a great home-away-from-home vacation vibe. Be careful, once you stay, it is hard to leave!

The home is located in a rural area, but only just over a mile from the Jamestown/Scotland ferry, a free ride over to Jamestown, Williamsburg, and everything that area has to offer. Spend a day shopping at the outlets, playing at Busch Gardens, learning about the history of America, and come back to the relaxing oasis at Bay View. There you can kayak, swim, play cornhole, fish, or just relax and enjoy. Lots to do nearby, lots to do at the house, and plenty of opportunity to just relax.