Bee Humble Cottage w/in 20mins to Public Beaches

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gloucester, VA

Yorktown Beach
‪30 min drive‬
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
‪44 min drive‬
Water Country USA
‪46 min drive‬
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Curious about what makes Gloucester so wonderful? Live like a local at "Bee Humble Cottage" and find out for yourself at our newly renovated 2 bedroom cottage. Super homey and spacious living allows for guests to have memorable family & friend time. Sit around with the windows open, sipping morning coffee. Our street is quiet & very safe with free parking spaces. Shops, restaurants, hiking, lovely beaches & Colonial Williamsburg all within a short driving distance of our home.

Property manager

Shannon French

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Machicomoco State Park and Middle Peninsula State Park, while Gloucester Museum of History and Yorktown Victory Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

Gloucester Museum of History - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
Yorktown Beach - 30 min drive - 32.5 km
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 44 min drive - 49.0 km
Water Country USA - 46 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

Williamsburg Transportation Center - 52 min drive
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bee Humble Cottage w/in 20mins to Public Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bee Humble Cottage w/in 20mins to Public Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bee Humble Cottage w/in 20mins to Public Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bee Humble Cottage w/in 20mins to Public Beaches located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fairfield Foundation, Main Street Center and Gloucester Public Library. Gloucester Museum of History and Brown Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anissa M.

3 August 2024

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

Amazing

I grew up in Gloucester and this was the perfect “home base” for our family while my kids went to camp!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

14 August 2024

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

As described

Good location, cute little house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

24 July 2024

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

Bumble Bee Cottage

Loved staying at the bumble bee cottage! So adorable and comfortable. The bathroom could use some TLC, which is why I gave 4/5 stars. Would definitely stay here again :)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

20 May 2024

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

Perfect place for our 50th Anniversary!!

It was clean quiet and we had plenty of room. The host made everything clear and was very accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

21 October 2024

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

Southern California's visit Gloucester

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at the be humble cottage. I don't think pictures can even do this property or neighborhood justice. We were so excited to walk inside and see a beautifully decorated cottage. Our hosts were so diligent in making sure to have an entire binder full of things to do and recommendations all around town. I wish our stay was longer but we are now customers for life for the Bee Humble cottage and community.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

8 July 2024

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

Bee Humble is a cute cottage . You’ll Bee Happy !

Clean , well appointed home . Good location as overflow for our North river home as our extended family gathered .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie R B.

27 August 2024

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

Our stay at Bee cottage

It was a most Bee utiful place .easy access and quiet ,could use an oyster shucker though.But we made do ok. If You wish to visit Glouster this is the place to stay, and I worked for the Hilton chain for a while and I would rather stay here any day.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee A.

30 August 2023

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

Sweet home perfect for a getaway!

The property and home were both beautiful and well maintained! We will definitely be staying here again !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

24 June 2024

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

5 star

Cute, cozy, clean, affordable

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve D.

24 April 2024

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

Sweet family time

I took two teen daughters for a mom-daughter weekend. This cottage is absolutely darling. It clearly shows how the hosts have anticipated needs and what would be comfortable. We’d love to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

13 September 2023

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

Cozy home

The house was very clean and had everything you need close to stores , colonial Williamsburg..Busch gardens ..

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

15 May 2023

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

Very clean

The place was a little further from Williamsburg than we were hoping for, but the ride wasn't bad. The place had everything we needed and was very clean. I definitely recommend it

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L., Monument

18 June 2023

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

Relaxing retreat!

I stayed at this property from June 3 - June 8, 2023 with my 16 year old son. We loved it! The house is adorable and so very comfortable. It was definitely a home away from home. We enjoyed the many recommendations on restaurants in the guest book in the home, and we just had a wonderful time all together. It was a treat for my son and I to each have our own king beds as well! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary a.

26 February 2023

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

Little things mean a lot

Such a cozy home tucked away in a quiet area. Beautifully decorated with modern decor. The most comfortable bed and high quality linens. All the little touches like the coffee and creamer that were provided made the stay stress free. The Brita filtered water was a nice surprise. We'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Roanoke

3 November 2023

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

Writing Retreat

I had five gorgeous days in this comfortable and nicely decorated house. Many walks in the quiet community and loved seeing sunrises and sets over the Ware River. I cooked meals in with a perfectly supplied kitchen. The internet was strong for my work needs. It is convenient to Gloucester Court House with quaint shops and farmers market. Bigger grocery shopping was convenient too. It was close enough for a day in Williamsburg. I’ll definitely plan to return to Shannon’s properties.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Melissa S.

3 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

Pro’s and Con’s to the home/stay

Pros:CleanQuietLots of dishes/pots pansComfortable beds/couch 3 TV’s (pro or con, up to you)Washer and dryerCons:*When we arrived there was no running water due to frozen pipes. Immediately attempted to call but host’s phone was off. Unable to flush the one toilet, take shower, or brush teeth until 9:30am the following morning. After a long day of traveling this was fairly frustrating. At the end of our stay I did ask if they would be able to provide a discount or refund for the first night (stayed for 6), they did provide a 25 refund and reminded me that I should be happy the heat was on and the house was warm. Thankful for the reminder.*No outdoor light at the driveway/entrance to home so if you come or go at night it’s very hard to see.*Very strong musty smell throughout the house *Chipping/pealing lead paint in bathroom*Dated, small bathroom*Well water, strong smell and bad taste, recommend bringing water for drinking and cooking*Large window in shower is only lightly frosted and very see through. If standing outside of the house it is very easy to see details of someone and items in the shower.*I did forget to add my children to our reservation and booked it as two adults (that’s the automatic default setting with VRBO) and she made sure I was aware of that that when I was discussing the difficulties with having to have all of us use the toilet without flushing all night that first night, which was due to the frozen pipes, not my un added children.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

9 September 2023

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

Charming Cottage

The online description and photos of the cottage were accurate. The cottage was professionally and thoroughly cleaned, charmingly decorated, and the host had thoughtfully provided everything one might have wanted or needed. The quality of the linens was above average, the neighborhood is peaceful and felt safe, and the host has done a fantastic job of making the 1934 cottage seem modern. The only con? The bathroom is from 1934 and is sized accordingly = tiny. But, if you can live with that, this is a wonderful rental. I can honestly give it a high rating and suggest to others it is a fabulous bargain for how charming it is.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

12 October 2022

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

Family in the area

Having family in the area we will definitely use this property in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice O.

12 September 2022

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

Our VA Family Wedding

The house reminded my sister and I of the house that we grew up in and felt like home from the first time we saw the picture. Like our family home it felt warm and cozy. We were pleased by the decor which was charming and comforting. It was well stocked with everything you could possibly want and was very clean and in good condition. The location was perfect for both the wedding and dining out. The small town gave us several family-owned restaurants which we took full advantage of. We are all sorry that we will not have a chance to return to the area and stay at this great place.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 August 2022

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

Charming Cottage Getaway

Bee Humble Cottage is so quaint and charming. Shannon was a fabulous host and ensured an easy check in and that we had everything we needed. She was quick to respond to questions. Shannon has done a marvelous job transforming this house into a modern and beautiful home away from home. From the moment we walked in the door it was so welcoming. Full of inspirational quotes, surrounded by kindness, good vibes, and positivity. Everything was great! Couldn't have asked for more, except for a couple more days here! I definitely recommend this property if you are in the Yorktown/Williamsburg area. Close to everything. Very quiet neighborhood. Spacious backyard with a fire pit. Lawn well manicured, comfy furniture and beds. Well stocked kitchen. PERFECTION! I absolutely loved everything about it. Thanks Shannon!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

2 August 2022

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

beautiful cottage. very clean and tastefully decorated. just enjoyed the home and property so much!

Very well kept and maintained. Beautiful inside and out!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

19 April 2022

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

Best area to stay

Quiet, but close enough to all the fun. We went to Bush gardens and kings Dominion this house was in perfect spot for both so much better then a hotel.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riley H.

22 March 2022

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

Beautiful little place

This little house was a perfect place for our anniversary! Cozy and calm

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shannon French

Corey & I are Real Estate Investors. I am a Realtor & Property Manager at Southern Trade Realty. Corey is a Well Driller & Class A Contractor for French's Well Drilling. We live in Gloucester on the Ware River with our precious son John, English Lab - Trapper & 25 chickens. We love spending time outdoors - hiking, fishing, boating & working in our yard. I am here full time, not an absentee owner to make sure you have a memorable experience. I have combined my love for restoring homes & interior design to make sure our homes are extremely comfortable for our guests. I am always touched by the reviews! Come see why I call this our "Little Slice of Heaven"

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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