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Moss Side Manor House

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Exterior
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Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Kent, VA
  • New Kent Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colonial Downs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Royal New Kent
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Other sleeping area

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Moss Side Manor House

19th Century charm with modern convenience
Hardwoods, oriental rugs, 6 gas fireplaces and period furniture grace this authentic 19th Century planter’s home.  True to its original construction, the remodeled kitchen and an informal dining room are contained in an adjacent building, separate from the main house. The kitchen is well appointed with modern equipment.
Please inquire about hosting your event or wedding at Moss Side Manor

Our two bedroom historical home, Moss Side Manor, is a 19th century 2 story home located upon hundreds of acres of farmland. The main home contains 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a formal dining room, kitchenette, and living area.

The Kitchen tower is located behind the main building and is fully equipped with modern appliances, a half bathroom, and an upstairs dining area.

The copper roof barn in the back is a working barn for our small staff of farm hands. Our farmhands will sometimes need to drive by to feed the cows and maintain farm equipment. Please don't be alarmed - they are very friendly and considerate of our guests.

Main house, Kitchen Tower, Grill & patio, Gazebo.

Surrounding meadows and farmlands are great for hiking and horseback rides can be arranged.

The barn in the back will sometimes have farm hands working inside.

We are situated on a colonial roadway, now New Kent Highway. Local Saudè Creek Vineyards, the Gauthier Vineyard and the New Kent Winery can be reached within 10 minutes by car. Within approximately 30 minutes you will find the Muscarelle Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Colonial Williamsburg and Historic Jamestown. Kids will not want to miss a trip to the nearby Busch Gardens of Williamsburg. Golfers have their pick of over a dozen nearby courses.

The main residence contains the formal reception hall, living room, dining room, 2 upstairs bedrooms, and 2 and a half bathrooms.

Property manager

Dana Mahoney
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Upon request
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon request
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

About the area

New Kent

New Kent is home to this holiday home. New Kent Winery and The Vineyard Estate at New Kent Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve and Sweet Hall Marsh.
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New Kent, VA

What's nearby

  • New Kent Winery - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • George W Watkins Elementary School - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Colonial Downs - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Royal New Kent - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Broad Street - 27 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Gaming Emporium - New Kent - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Trojan Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don Miguel Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moss Side Manor House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moss Side Manor House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moss Side Manor House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moss Side Manor House located?

Situated in New Kent, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of New Kent Winery, The Vineyard Estate at New Kent Winery and George W Watkins Elementary School. Heritage Public Library and Colonial Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

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

Historic Gem

Our family of four loved our stay at the Moss Side Manor house. The house was very comfortable and we loved the historic furnishings. The farm setting was very interesting. We saw the farm manager feeding the cows and he kindly gave us an impromptu lesson on the farm and area properties. The house was also close to several restaurants and a short drive to Williamsburg. All in all a great visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Fourth of July

We spent 6days in this lovely historic home. While adjusting to the kitchen being in a different building was unique; we really enjoyed the modern kitchen. It actually gave us a little away space. The house was beautifully appointed with quality antiques; yet comfortable for modern living. The television was turned on only twice, but the internet was very strong. We found a super winery and ice cream shop very close by. We traveled into Williamsburg twice, once for reservations at the Kings Arms Tavern (delicious) and again for the Fourth of July celebration (spectacular). I would definitely return to this house and its location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Recommend this property for a great stay just outside Richmond

We had a really wonderful stay at this historic home. Everything was as nice in the pictures as in person and the setting and location was even more beautiful in person. The home was very clean. The sheets and towels were very nice quality and there was plenty of toilet paper and paper towels stocked. The kitchen has everything we needed and was very modern. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Historic house with all the amenities

We were in the area seeing our son who is in VA for his summer internship. The home feels historical accurate while still having modern amenities. Having the kitchen in a separate building took a little getting used to but we managed. Our dogs were fascinated by the cow and the ground are beautiful. We had a small issue with the smoke alarm going off but the host was extremely responsive and handled it within 20 mins
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Delightful Step Back in Time

We found Moss Side Manor to be all that was promised, and more! The manor was clean and beautiful and thoughtfully appointed. The host and staff were unfailingly pleasant and accommodating. What a lovely way to step back in time and explore the rich history of the area (without sacrificing any modern conveniences!). We will certainly return for future getaways!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle F., High Point

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

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay and our dogs loved the yard. The stairs are narrow, so I had to carry my old dog up and down, but that's typical of a house built in that era. The buttercups covering the fields were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Family Christmas celebration in a historic setting.

21st century updates to an 1865 property made this visit memorable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Absolutely Amazing!!

This property is exceptional!...do not hesitate to book. The property and house are exactly as pictured....all top of the line amenities. Perfect location to enjoy all the historical sites all nearby. We look forward to returning. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Qian M.

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

Simply amazing!

This is a beautiful property . It is very nicely decorated, makes you feel stepping back in time. The amenities are very modern. I was wowed by the kitchen appliances and the mini fridge in the main building. The owner/manager has tend to every detail of the house, they even have robes for you. In the morning, listening to birds and watching the cows is just heavenly. It is about 30 minutes from the restaurants or site seeing in Williamsburg but the drive is very easy so we don’t mind. We sat in the screened porch, read books and listened to birds singing. It is such a nice property that I was surprised it is up for rent at a really reasonable price. New Kent Winery, which is like 5 minutes down the road, is very nice. The property manager Nichole is really responsive and easy to communicate with. We are already planning to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful Visit

A beautiful setting and a lovely home with gorgeous antiques. We felt like we stepped back in time yet were able to enjoy all of the comforts and amenities of a fine modern home. We loved cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. Family members also stayed in the charming cottage just down the road and we all agreed this was a very special experience - And the "Oreo Cows" were an unexpected treat! We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Perfect country stay!

Beautiful, charming and historic property! Check-in was easy, we arrived early but found the New Kent Winery just a short drive down the road. House was very clean and ready by the promised check-in time. Our dogs and kids loved running around the open property and of course were mesmerized with the beautiful cows, they may have have been their favorite part of the whole week! Kitchen was unique and quaint, beware of the wasps that have nests upstairs in the wicker baskets. Hosts, McKenzie and Nichole were very responsive when we needed them. Overall, we had a blast and would absolutely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina J.

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

A step back in time

My husband and I stayed here last year for our anniversary. We loved it so much that we stayed here again for our anniversary this year. This home is stunningly beautiful. We love the separate kitchen and really enjoy having our dinners in the dining room above it. It is clean and the host is very easy to communicate with. One of the fireplaces wasn’t working at the time we were there so the host dropped of a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. This home is away from the bustle of city life and only 35 minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg. I highly recommend renting this place if you are going to be staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Lovely Moss Side Manor!

Our family of four really enjoyed our stay at historic Moss Side Manor! It was sparklingly clean and charmingly decorated in period furnishings and had lots of special small touches. We especially loved cooking in the separate kitchen building - this is something truly unique and elevates this property to an experience, not just a place to sleep. The setting is so pretty and peaceful and is very convenient for touring the Historic Triangle area. We have rented properties all over the U.S. and Europe and we all agree that Moss Side Manor was one of our absolute favorites. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Historic Getaway

This historic property is nicely maintained and clean. Some instructions on how to run appliances and fireplaces would be helpful. Check in was easy but If you are showing up at night bring a flashlight as it is very dark out there and no outside lights were on. The neighborhood was very quite except for the morning crows and the afternoon cows. Lol It was a unique experience to have the kitchen in a separate building. Fun for a short stay would not want to live this way everyday. The only downside to our stay was that the fireplaces had just been turned on for season and a couple of them were not working. We do not have fireplaces in our house so that was a huge selling point for me on staying there. Overall a lovely home and nice stay .Thanks for sharing your house with us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Refreshing

Loved getting away from it all. We had a wonderful stay. I would 100% do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Beautiful Historic Farmhouse

Everything about our stay was great. Good base location to visit the historical sites in Virginia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Beautiful and just as advertised

We had a wonderful time at the house—it looked exactly as pictured, and the entire property is beautiful. Clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a getaway, and the owner was very friendly and responsive as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Historical home with charm

Very cool property. Home is decorated with antiques and was perfect for our family’s trip to discover history. The property was clean. Kitchen was very well stocked with all pots, pans etc for making meals. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Historical Visit

Definitely decorated and maintained in period style. Excellent bedrooms and lovely bathrooms and a very unique kitchen situation. :). It was in the country and very peaceful. Located conveniently between numerous historical sites. A very fascinating area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kent P., Nashville, TN

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

It’s all about the kitchen house!

This historic house with separate “kitchen house/dining area” located behind the main house is unique and interesting to stay at. Very clean. Two large bedrooms in the main house, both w/fireplaces. Comfortable beds and linens. A powder room to share on the upper level. The downstairs has a large dining room and a sitting room. Both are full of antiques so care is needed. There are also 2 full bathroom on the main level side by side. One is tub/shower the other is footed tub with shower head (but not ideal for shower use). Rounded out with a nice screened porch. A washer/dryer stack unit exists in a small, poorly lit closet. But it works for a small load. The gourmet & only kitchen is located a short trot across the yard along a path & has an interesting set up. Great kitchen for cooks. 2 sinks. Nice range. Fireplace. Great place to hang out - although not a lot of seating. Meals can be carried upstairs to a very rustic room over the kitchen with plenty of seating and another fireplace. There is powder room off the kitchen. We enjoyed this experience - although commented that in poor weather - stepping over for morning coffee was a wet/chilly experience! The property is beautiful and sits up away from the road on several acres. There is a barn located behind the house (which is not included) and gets traffic from whoever works there. Highly recommend this place for a unique stay for adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Excellent Place to Stay

An amazing property with incredible property management. Highly recommended. Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Wynnewood, PA, USA

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

Great weekend

Home worked out perfectly for our family of 3. Very well appointed and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again if back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina J.

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

A step back in time.

This home was stunningly beautiful. Antiques in every room. Love the separate kitchen and the upstairs dining room. Was perfect for our romantic anniversary get away. Working fireplaces in every room. The custom master bed was so comfortable. Love the butler’s pantry with a small fridge and a keurig. Perfect for morning coffee if you don’t want to run to the separate kitchen. Close to a bunch of antique stores and Colonial Williamsburg/Historic Jamestowne but still private enough to keep that country feel. The property manager was quick to respond to any questions we had. We are already planning another trip. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your amazing home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Perfect getaway

Our family wanted to experience some history on this trip (Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, etc.) and we searched for a property that had a historic appeal as well. We had high hopes for Moss Side Manor, and we were not disappointed! From the minute we drove onto the property, we all fell in love with everything about it. The main house, the separate kitchen, the grounds - everything was perfect. The decor was perfect for keeping the 1800's ambience going throughout the home, without sacrificing modern comforts and amenities. There is a TV in the home, but we enjoyed just relaxing in the home so much that none of us (including two teenagers) even felt like turning it on. Highly recommended - would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellie C.

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Just Lovely

We had a extremely comfortably stay in your mid century home. Just one night and we woke up to. Immaculate grounds. This manor is Just perfect. Looking Forward For our return We have spent many. Nights in Virbo homes and this one We give a five star

About the host

Hosted by Dana Mahoney

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Why they chose this property

The current property owner, John Poindexter, an entreprenuer as well as a land and building preservationist, is a native Texan. He currently resides in Houston while considering New Kent, Virginia his second home.

With family roots in New Kent dating to the late 1600's, John began a property acquisition and restoration effort in 2013. By 2014 it included 2500 acres of rural property situated near Williamsburg, VA. The acquired properties are once again becoming farming acreage and managed forests, characteristic of the colonial era.
Unlike most entrepreneurs whose interest New Kent has captured, his intentions have been to protect and preserve.

The property was in extreme disrepair when purchased in 2013. With the guidance of local craftsmen and talented advisers, the property was fully revitalized to its original condition, along with a few modern conveniences. In a home that was at one time full of life and vitality, the owner desires that new memories will be created and cherished by those who visit. Moss Side, circa 1865, was one of John's first renovations. Moss Side's acres were once in the Poindexter family, from which it was purchased and operated for generations by the Christian family. The Christian family still lives in New Kent and remains close neighbors and friends. The Christian's were pleased to witness the masterful renovation and to see their beloved family homeplace restored to its original elegance.

What makes this property unique

Moss Side is a wonderful place of tranquility and retreat due to its seclusion and natural beauty. It features a natural, lush environment and direct access to 216 farm and forest acres for the enjoyment of guests. The convenient location allows access to the wineries and golf courses and the James River Plantations, and is located near Richmond and Williamsburg, as well as Hampton Roads and Northern VA/ Washington D.C.

No shoes in the house please.

Please keep pets off the furniture.

Provide a crate for pets when leaving them alone in the house.

Please call/text for trash pick up (weekdays)

Additional pet fee is USD $100 per stay (multiple pets allowed upon approval)

*Unless agreed upon by both parties:
Check in is 3pm
Check out is 10am

***Help us keep our house a home*** There is a framed list of helpful tips and house specifics to use as a guide during your stay. Please make sure to read them over before checking out

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