Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

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Cottage with shade trees and private parking

Romantic getaway with a super comfy queen bed

Bedroom with queen bed, queen futon, hand hewn timbers and fireplace

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Gloucester, VA

Gloucester Museum of History
‪8 min drive‬
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
‪10 min drive‬
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
‪40 min drive‬
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
‪39 min drive‬

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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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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

$50 per stay doggie deep clean fee

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 Museum of History and Yorktown Victory Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gloucester Golf Club and Severn Yachting Center. 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 - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Yorktown Beach - 26 min drive - 28.6 km
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 40 min drive - 45.1 km
Water Country USA - 42 min drive - 45.0 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

26 March 2025

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

Historic cottage

We enjoyed the quiet beauty of the little cottage. The decor fit the home beautifully. Everything one could need was provided. Our dog enjoyed being able to get in the yard and chase her frisbee. Our side trips around the area were wonderful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

25 March 2025

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

Perfect weekend getaway

My husband and I loved our stay at the Middle Cottage! The setting was idyllic and the amenities were phenomenal. It was the perfect retreat from our busy lives in the city. The only thing of note is the steep staircase up to the second floor. If you have any sort of mobility issues, this may not be the spot for you. We enjoyed visiting downtown Gloucester and making a day-trip to Williamsburg. We also considered a dinner on Yorktown beach because of its easy access. We truly loved our stay and hope to be back very soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

27 January 2025

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

A cozy peaceful holiday

Everything was so charming and cozy! We appreciated the little holidy touches for our Christmas away from home. I would definitely come again when in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

15 January 2025

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

So cozy

My husband and I stayed at the cottage over a long weekend for our anniversary. We brought our dog and enjoyed a wonderful weekend. It was quiet and cozy! We also enjoyed talking with the neighbor about the history of the property. We definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

22 December 2024

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

warm and cozy

stayed here while visiting friends at border collie rescue . cottage had everything you have may forgot to bring. . Nettles country store just down the road . Cottage is warm and cozy . A very peaceful place. My dog was in love with property. Host was a pleasure to . deal with Linda

Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

19 November 2024

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

Delightful

The cottage was a wonderful place to get away and decompress. We loved the peaceful location and side trips to Williamsburg and Gloucester. Would love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Greg C.

16 October 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi S.

6 October 2024

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

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.

25 September 2024

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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.

16 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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.

11 September 2024

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

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.

3 September 2024

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

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.

27 August 2024

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

Quite Place

Nice place to rest and relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

24 August 2024

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

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.

23 August 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2024

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

Lovely Stay in a Historic Gloucester Cottage

We had a very

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

31 July 2024

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

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.

13 July 2024

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

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.

18 June 2024

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

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.

5 May 2024

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

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.

20 February 2024

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

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.

2 January 2024

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

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.

1 January 2024

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

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.

30 December 2023

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

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.

12 December 2023

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

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

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property