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Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Sherri

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please provide crate if you leave your pet alone.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 40 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Water Country USA - 42 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Merchants Square - 45 min drive - 48.3 km
  • College of William and Mary - 46 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 51 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 47 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 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 23 kg 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 a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Fairfield Foundation, Main Street Center and Gloucester Public Library. Gloucester Museum of History and Brown Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 255 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet relaxing stay in beautiful cottage
My wife and I enjoyed our stay here very much. The property was beautiful, and the dock fishing area was really cool. The town was cute and the restaurants we went to were delicious. We recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
end of summer retreat
We love going to the Gloucester area. The ware river is tucked away off the beaten path and it is lovely and peaceful. This area is also very close to historic York, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Norfolk. So much to do. The cottage and the surrounding grounds are historic as well and very well taken care of. It was a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not quite what we expected.
It is a lovely location and the cottage is very nice. The steps to the only bathroom are very, very steep. If someone is older, it would be difficult for them. Also, I had the impression that the kitchen garden was attached to the house a well as the river being closer. The distance to each was not too far and both were lovely to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Nice and peaceful cottage! Found everything we needed and more. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Historic Property along the Ware River
Highly recommend this property for a retreat to renew your spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite Place
Nice place to rest and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Hi.. I was expecting just a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing couple of days and was not disappointed. Check in was extremely easy and the communication leading up to it was perfect. The entire time was special. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay in a Historic Gloucester Cottage
We had a very
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatiful area
Lovely cottage in beautiful setting. Half mile tree lined drive, well kept garden and great dock by the river. John and Sherrie are super hosts and very responsive. Would like to see a printout with a short history of the cottage and the area Thank you John And Sherrie for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B., Tucker, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot!
We really enjoyed visiting the historic cottage and learning more about the history of the estate from our host. Fascinating! It is a beautiful spot. There's even a historic ice house right there. The cottage itself was so interesting, especially the upstairs with its high ceiling and I loved the quilt. However, the stairs are steep. You can take a little walk past the garden to the dock with beautiful views on the Ware River.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rural getaway on country estate
Partner and I stayed here with our elderly dog for a weekend getaway. The cottage itself is lovely; immaculate and very tastefully decorated. All we needed was provided and then some. Location is rural but a quick drive to amenities and Gloucester Court House's Main Street is a must as is the nearby Nuttall Country Store---the Dean and Deluca of Ware Neck :-) Yorktown and Williamsburg are a short drive down 17S. We enjoyed crabbing off the dock which is adjacent and available to guests of the cottage. Owners and neighbors were extremely friendly. Overall highly recommended and we plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syndee V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin & Area
Cute cabin. Porch was perfect in the morning. Listening to the birds while drinking coffee was relaxing. Location was perfect as we have family in Onemo. It was a relaxing & perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Getaway to Williamsburg
Very relaxing visit. Nice property. Nice owners. Our only issue was with the fireplace, which was more trouble than pleasure. Very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Fall get away.
This was a perfect place to celebrate our birthdays/anniversary trip since November is our celebration month. Precious house that gave us excellent down time and special memories. We loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!!
The cottage was beyond adorable! It was decorated to perfection, and the property was quiet and peaceful. We took many long walks with our small dog who was in heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P., US

Liked: Cleanliness
Two night trip with dog.
The cottage was adorable and perfect for a couple and small dog. It was so peaceful and the grounds were beautiful and expansive. We would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glebefield Cottage
Clean, quiet and private. Easily accessible. Kitchen very well equipped. Bed and bedding very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway Location
This beautiful property is the perfect place for a wonderful, relaxing, long weekend. Even our dog, Misty, fell in love with this location. Sitting on the swing reading, looking at the stars, watching the ospreys and herons from the dock, taking long walks, and exploring the area were exactly what we needed. We are looking forward to returning as soon as we can.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023