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Relaxing Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock!

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Gloucester Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 616 Sq Ft | 1 Step Required for Access
Outdoor Space | Fire Pit w/ Grill Grate | Private Boat Dock
Living Room | Smart TV | Central A/C
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 457.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Williamsburg Premium Outlets
  • Place, Deltaville Marina
  • Place, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Relaxing Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock!

Private Dock w/ 2 Slips | Electric fireplace | 4 Single-Person Kayaks

Take a well-deserved break and escape to Virginia for an unforgettable retreat in Gloucester! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental sits right on the Piankatank River and features top-notch amenities. Paddle down the river in one of the provided kayaks or hitch your own boat to find the perfect fishing spot. Grab a drink at Gloucester Brewing Company and return home to light the fire pit and grill up a tasty dinner!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Screened-in deck w/ seating
- Fire pit w/ grill grate, picnic table
- Life jackets, fishing poles, small private beach (at low tide)
- Beach chairs & umbrella

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV w/ streaming ability
- 4-person dining table, ceiling fans
- River views

KITCHEN
- Electric stove, drip coffee maker, tea kettle
- Toaster/convection oven, spices
- Cooking & dining basics

GENERAL
- Free WiFi, central A/C
- Linens/towels, washer/dryer
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer

ACCESSIBILITY:
- 1 step required to enter, single-story home
- Stairs required to access backyard, gravel stairs required to access dock

FAQ
- No fence before river
- 1 external security camera (facing out)

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking on-site (1 trailer)

-- THE LOCATION --

- 6 miles to Deep Point Boat Ramp
- 10 miles to Gloucester Brewing Company
- 12 miles to Piankatank River Golf Course
- 23 miles to Yorktown
- 33 miles to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced river area
- While this single-story property only requires 1 step to enter, stairs are required to access the backyard and there is a long wide gradual gravel staircase without railing required to access the dock and water
- Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front of the house, facing outward toward the front porch and driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 2-3 minutes after the last motion is detected

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is on a river. Gloucester Museum of History and Walter Reed Birthplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gloucester Golf Club and Piankatank River Golf Club. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Steamboat Era Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

  • Piankatank River Golf Club - 22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Deltaville Marina - 28 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 57 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Water Country USA - 59 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zoll Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪bankok noi - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Merroir - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Pilot House Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Pizza - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Thousand Trails Dog Park, Thousand Trails Beach Park and Beaverdam Park. Ware Parish Church and Brown Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great for a long weekend away. We enjoyed the screened in porch, kayaking, and fishing from the dock. Would highly recommend this place for a relaxing get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was spectacular! We walked in and the place was so clean and stocked with all the basics you would need for a river weekend getaway. We brought our boat down for the weekend, and the dock had solar led lights to guide us back to the dock - very nice touch! The only negative was the stove top was cracked and didn’t realize till after we purchased food at the grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great fishing

Pier is great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Amazing Get away

The house was well described and everything we wanted. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Sweet cottage with great view

We came for the Urbanna oyster festival and found the cottage to be a perfect landing spot for us. Charming, clean, beautiful view, and well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Beautiful cottage

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was so nice and well appointed. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate W., Montclair, VA

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

Fabulous cottage

Fabulous property for our getaway. Clean and love all the amenities. Comfortable and we were thrilled to find the little coolers so we could go on a picnic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Virginia cottage

It was a perfect cottage. Very relaxing. Had everything we needed. Was very clean. Would love to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Great little house on the water

Such a cute little house on a beautiful piece of the Piankatank. Everything you could ever need is provided. I could just sit on the dock forever. We caught a couple of nice crabs...and threw them back. Delightful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie M.

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

5 star property

One of the best VRBO's we've ever stayed in! The property was extremely clean and exactly as described. We appreciated the little touches by the owners - jars of individually wrapped q-tips and make-up remover, fluffy bathroom towels, a full candy jar stocked with chocolate just to name a few. We would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Wonderful Cottage on the water

My wife and I had a wonderful week long stay at this cottage on Ferry Creek. We loved the location and found the house very comfortable. We enjoyed the dock where we caught a few crab, used the kayaks, and enjoyed sitting under the umbrella to read. We also loved the view from the house and having a screened in porch - the sunsets are great. We would love to stay again. Owners etc were responsive and have a great place.

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Best river cottage ever

The cottage was fantastic! We only had a short time there because my daughter got married at Wilton House Plantation. The cottage was very clean and well maintained and had everything we needed and more. We plan to come back this upcoming summer for another visit to enjoy the kayaking and the outside fire pit area. It is so quiet and peaceful, and the view is gorgeous! Rent this place and you definitely won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Great Cottage

My sister and I, both in our 60s, spent a few days in this cottage as part of our yearly Sister Vacation tradition. We had such a nice time! Upon entering the cottage, the first thing you notice is how exceptionally clean it is. It smelled amazing and was spotless. The amenities included are top-notch. Towels were plentiful, and the linens and super comfortable beds made for very peaceful sleep. We utilized the kayaks (life vests also provided). The setting is so peaceful beautiful. It's a very quiet neighborhood. We grilled on the fire pit which has a grill top. Be careful, though, the bottom of the fire pit is starting to rust through. It works if you keep your charcoal to one side. Communication with host was exceptional. We had terrible storms when we first checked in and ended up losing power. Because the house has well water, we lost running water as well. The cottage caretaker, Kim, and her son-in-law, Brian came to our rescue. Brian brought us jugs of water, extra flashlights, and bags of ice to save our food. Their concern and service went above and beyond and we were so appreciative! Thanks again Kim and Brian! Don't miss out on this amazing property. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely amazing! The view is one of the best views weve had. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the river but our stay was just a short weekend . Kim is great and the house was well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property! The screened porch is the cherry on top! The house was SPOTLESS & Kim made sure that we had absolutely everything we could have needed! The neighborhood is quiet, the town of Gloucester is close by & friendly. We stayed in most of the time & took advantage of the well organized& stocked kitchen. Lots of time on the porch, which was cool even on hot days! This place is a tiny jewel!!! Check out the Gloucester Brewery & Zoll’s Winery! We’ll be back, thank you, Kim, for your hard work, and mostly for being communicative & fun!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Peaceful

Great fishing area. Kim was very helpful and communicated during our reservation. I caught a lot of fish in this area.

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

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

Beautiful Home on the Piankatank

Peaceful setting, gorgeous sunsets, a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

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

Perfect getaway

This is our third time staying on this property and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jammie McDaniel

AWESOME TRIP

From check-in to check out, EVERYTHING WAS EXCEPTIONAL. Kim really did an amazing job at ensuring our family had a wonderful experience. This place was top notch. Great use of space. Smelled amazing, VERY CLEAN, almost everything was provided that a family could need which added to an even more relaxing trip! Kim responded to any questions we had during our visit and was very helpful with helping us navigate the area. The only downfall is that we didn't stay longer! Thank you so much for making this such a beautiful trip for our family!!! All the details that were paid attention to made the stay super family friendly and very welcoming!The dock and screen porch were super enjoyable. As far as possible suggestions, maybe a thermacell for the end of the dock, a little bit more dock lighting and some sort of adjustable shades for the screen porch.

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Quiet relaxing getaway

Small house right on the water, beautiful setting, quiet, 15 minutes from town of Gloucester. Comfortable and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hank Z.

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

Great house on the river

This quite house on the river was relaxing yet close enough to Glouster and Mathews to give tons of options for food and thing to do. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE C.

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

Perfect for sunsets and birdwatching

It was the perfect location for a relaxing long weekend. The place is very nice, very clean, perfect for a couple, with a beautiful view on the river and beautiful sunsets. The screened in porch is great and we got to see bald eagles from the backyard. We will definitely come back off season for another quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Wonderful girls getaway!

Very cozy, nice decor, clean and a beautiful view with majestic eagles flying over the water. The kitchen is stocked with most any pot, pan or utensil you would need to cook a meal or there are restaurants and a grocery store within 15 minutes. It was cold outside and took us a while to figure out to keep the bedrooms and the bathroom doors closed (they run cool) to warm up the living room and kitchen and then it was great. Highly recommended this for friends or small family get away. The place is small but laid out well. We will probably be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Beautiful Weekend

Lovely stay on river. The quaint cottage had everything we needed. The kayaks and fishing gear were a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Awesome

The place is in a great locale, and I couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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