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Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate
Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Chesapeake Bay
- Place, Bacons Castle
- Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
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
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please provide crate if you leave your pet alone.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave used bath towels in bathroom and do not strip beds. Wash dishes and return to cupboards.
Adjust thermostat to minimize usage for the season (78 summer and 65 winter)
Take garbage to green trash cans located in the round building. Lock door and return key to bird.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Gloucester
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
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sherri
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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