Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Explore the area

Gloucester, VA

Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)39 min drive
Busch Gardens Williamsburg40 min drive
Water Country USA42 min drive
College of William and Mary46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Please provide crate if you leave your pet alone.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$50 per stay doggie deep clean fee

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 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

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Governor's Palace 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 York County Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester, VA

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, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Machicomoco State Park. Gloucester Point Beach Park and Gwynn's Island Musuem are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

david w.

20 Feb 2024

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

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.

2 Jan 2024

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

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.

1 Jan 2024

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

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.

30 Dec 2023

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

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.

12 Dec 2023

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

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