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Front Porch
Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$432
avg per night

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Gloucester, VA
  • Yorktown Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Water Country USA
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Water view
  • 213.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
Price is NZ$432 avg per night,

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this farm stay is near theme parks. Rosewell Ruins and Yorktown Victory Center are local landmarks, 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.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Yorktown Beach - 31 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 45 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Water Country USA - 46 min drive - 49.5 km
  • College of William and Mary - 50 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 51 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat

Step back to the yester years' simple life with all of the modern day conveniences of now at 'Family Tides'. Enjoy water views from the home, and water access to the private, guests-only sand beach is just steps away (less than 2 minute walk). This four bedroom, 2300 square foot home is luxuriously furnished and features 2 full bathrooms. Relax on the covered porch in the rocking chairs and watch sunrises and sunsets, or sit on the large deck and soak up the sunshine while barbecuing with your family. Kayak, Canoe, or swim in the river, or play on the sand beach. Cozy up inside with plenty of room to spread out, or cuddle together by the toasty wood burning stove. Great escape from the city as this River View Farmhouse is just a short drive to Williamsburg, Richmond, & Northern Virginia. Find tranquility in the country on the Ware River. Embrace the peace and quiet around you. Upscale perfect retreat for those seeking the quiet 'Rivah Living'.

Keywords: FARMHOUSE, WATER ACCESS, WATER VIEW, SAND BEACH, WILLIAMSBURG, PEACEFUL, QUIET, KAYAKS, CANOE, FISHING, SWIMMING, GRILL, WOOD STOVE, NEAR GOLF COURSES

Property manager

Shannon French
Premier Host

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat located?

Set in Gloucester, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fairfield Foundation, Main Street Center and Walter Reed Plaza. Shoppes at Gloucester and Brown Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Adorable
This home has comfortable furnishings and well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. It was very nice having a secluded feeling with views of and easy access to the water while being within minutes of both unique stores and good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
It was everything we needed! Close to our wedding venue and so wonderfully decorated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely place to stay
Pretty, clean, well-equipped house. Beautiful grounds and setting. We enjoyed a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Truda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect river house
We stayed here for a wedding and it was the perfect location and included everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun vacation
My family had a wonderful time at this property. Shannon was a great host. House had everything you needed and water front was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year stay
The stay was absolutely beautiful, short distance from the river and it was very quiet and peaceful. Will stay here with my family again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
What a wonderful property! Beautiful, clean and perfect for our girls trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This is a repeat stay. Great location, accommodations, decor and hospitality from the owners. The view on the “rivah” is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Time
We had an amazing time at this lovely home. It was so cutely decorated and clean. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable space
Very comfortable, beautifully decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike m., wooster ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rainy week
comfortable and cozy stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So inviting!
Home was fantastic! Everything you needed plus peace and relaxation…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Relaxing location, yet so much to do!
Enjoyed all of the extra amenities on this serene property-fishing, crabbing, kayaking, swimming, games! The house was spacious, well decorated, and just so very homey! This was a great vacation find!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Getaway
We had the best time at Jarvis Point. The house and area was absolutely beautiful. We loved all the restaurants recommendations and activity recommendations. We had the best time!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R., Newark, NY

Wonderful!!!
By far the nicest home we have stayed in yet!! Beautiful spot. Thank You Shannon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
We choose this house because we were attending a family wedding in the area - it was a great house, clean, plenty of room for 6 adults. Short walk to the dock/kyacks - weather and time did not allow us much use of the water but it was beautiful. House has everything you need - owner was very easy to work with. Great restaurants near by, definitely go to Olivia's. We would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and great stay
This house was renovated for this purpose (vacation rental). It is setup to accommodate a large group and it is very comfortable with more on the grounds than I realized. Peaceful location, comfortable beds (Firm but surprisingly not like sleeping on a board). Owners were great to communicate and provide instructions and assistance. It is further away from major work locations but that is the intent of this location; get away from hustle and bustle. Definitely going to stay again with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse
The property was perfect - quiet and charming and all four of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only minor complaint we had was the 10 AM check out time on Sunday morning. With that being said, we would all highly recommend this place! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

JA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JA
What we were looking for. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded & serene
Beautifully kept property which entertained all six of us and fit our needs very well. More than enough space for all 3 generations to use. Much of the house is old and subsequently there are quirks, however, everything was clean, in great shape, and intentionally decorated to feel very modern, cozy, and inviting. The kitchen was full of utensils and supplies and we had no issues cooking many meals. We really enjoyed having access to the pier, beach and boats. The host provided many local spots in Gloucester to explore, and overall the drive to Williamsburg and Yorktown were relatively direct and painless. The drive out to this property felt secluded and serene. Wish we had spent more time just relaxing at the B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute and peaceful!
What a great place! The whole house is decorated beautifully with comfortable furnishings. The outdoor areas were definitely a plus - comfy front porch you would expect of a farmhouse and the fire pit area that provided a great atmosphere for our group of 6 grown ups. 10 minutes drive to a super cute Main Street with the highlights being the brewery, Olivia’s, and the popcorn store (go get some samples!). Only downside was no bathrooms on second floor that has 3 bedrooms, but that did not hinder us greatly. Not unexpected in this older home. The presence of 2 separate living spaces was a big bonus…for those of us not interested in the NFL Draft! The river was a 5 minute walk away and the dock and riverside seating area were lovely. Wi-fi worked well for the one person that had to log on for work. We will likely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Gathering Space
This was an annual Cousins trip. 5 ladies 70 and older and one in her 50s. This house was perfect for us to sit and talk and enjoy each other’s company. The living room has plenty of comfortable sitting and a nice farm table for meals. Unfortunately for us weather was rainy and cool so we were not able to enjoy the lovely porch and patio area. The house is nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. One thing to be aware of for seniors like us is that there are floor elevation/ transition points throughout the home, which is not uncommon in updated older homes. We met in Williamsburg before coming to house. The next day we drove over to Yorktown where they were having a nice community market. Shannon is very pleasant and responded quickly the few times we contacted. Everything was well communicated and we had no issues that needed urgent response. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse
Comfortable stay at this renovated balloon construction style farmhouse. We were there two nights for son's graduation in Yorktown from USCG training. Plenty of space for 8 of us to spread out, fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds & couches, plenty of parking, heat on both levels worked well (20s at night), great firepit w/ seating & wood supplied, oven & propane grill worked fine (used both), nicely decorated, plenty of clean towels for everyone. Both bathrooms downstairs, water pressure wasn't great & either no vent or vent didn't work in both, also no outlet in master suite bathroom. View of river. The recommendation of Olivia's for dinner in Gloucestershire was on point...great food, friendly staff. Shannon (owner) seemed nice via text messaging & was prompt to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was probably one of our best rental experience.
Details. It was all about the details.The fine points... If this person wasn't a marketing major, they should be. From the color scheme to the furnishings, everything was well planned and curated for your comfort. The Bee theme was everywhere, and it was so cute . From the color palate to the oven mitts. It was fantastic . The best feature was that each bedroom had a king bed. Which made it easy to get comfortable. The house was clean and well stocked, and the second living space was awesome for those of us who wanted to chill quietly. Also, the firepit made it so lovely to be outside . The only issue we had was the water pressure. But that's well water for you . Other than that, everything was fantastic. OMG!!!! The Christmas tree was the icing on the cake. Thank you so much for helping us have a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Weekend Getaway
The six of us had a wonderful time at the farmhouse. We loved having the two living areas and had plenty of bedroom space too. We had a great time sitting around the firepit area. The town of Gloucester was nice for some shopping, and highly recommend the Sweet Shop for sandwiches and desserts. We really enjoyed our getaway weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022