Relax, Recharge And Enjoy...Near Williamsburg Walk To Restaurants and Shops

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10134.7 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gloucester, VA

Gloucester Museum of History
‪8 min walk‬
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
‪7 min drive‬
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
‪34 min drive‬
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Sofa bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Whether you are visiting the area for an adventurous trip to local amusement parks, a historical trip to times past, or simply a relaxing refreshing get away, Holly House will meet all your needs. Holly House is a charming cape cod home located off the Historic Gloucester Courthouse Circle, which is just a short 30 minute drive to Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown Victory Center, Busch Gardens, and area beaches.
This lovely home comfortably sleeps 10 people with three bedrooms and one and half baths. Upon entering the house, you are greeted with a spacious living room, which includes a full sized sleeper sofa. The dining room will seat up to 8 guests with additional seating in the eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with full sized appliances along with many small appliances including a toaster, coffee maker, waffle maker and more. Just off the kitchen, the utility room houses a washer and dryer for your convenience. A half bath is located off the kitchen.
Additionally, the first floor provides a bedroom with queen size bed.
Moving to the upstairs, you will find one bedroom with a queen bed and a large bedroom with two queen beds. The full bath has been recently remodeled and tastefully decorated. Initial paper products are provided for the bathrooms and kitchen.
Each bedroom has an HDTV with Direct TV and two bedrooms have Blu-Ray/DVD players. All bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans and all linens are provided. WiFi is available to keep you connected if you so choose.
A peaceful relaxing patio area provides a grill with sitting and dining spaces. The house is located on a spacious corner lot with a nice yard for the children.
You will most certainly enjoy the charm and personality of the home and can indeed spend your vacation in the local area. Holly House is located only a short walk from Main Street where you will find a vibrant community of shops, restaurants, and Historic Sites with annual events such as the Daffodil Festival, Wine Festivals, Brew Jam Festivals and weekly Summer Market with Live Music. When you venture beyond the area, you can devote your time to visiting many historic and entertainment sites, such as Busch Gardens, Water Country, Jamestown, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown Beach, and Beaver Dam Park just to name a few.

Property manager

Michael Shaffer

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

This is a non-smoking home.

House is located in Gloucester, VA

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is near theme parks. Gloucester Museum of History and Yorktown Victory Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Main Street Center and Walter Reed Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country USA and MagiQuest. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

Gloucester Museum of History - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 34 min drive - 39.6 km
Water Country USA - 39 min drive - 39.5 km
College of William and Mary - 41 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

Williamsburg Transportation Center - 38 min drive
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax, Recharge And Enjoy...Near Williamsburg Walk To Restaurants and Shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax, Recharge And Enjoy...Near Williamsburg Walk To Restaurants and Shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax, Recharge And Enjoy...Near Williamsburg Walk To Restaurants and Shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax, Recharge And Enjoy...Near Williamsburg Walk To Restaurants and Shops located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gloucester Museum of History, Main Street Center and Fairfield Foundation. Brown Park and Gloucester Public Library are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S., New York, New York

12 October 2019

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

Ideal for families! Walking distance to Main Street

Two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs make for a comfortable house to share with family. House is stocked with anything you might need. The hosts are fantastic communicators as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raquel G.

28 August 2019

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

Amazing home !

I couldn’t have asked for a better home for the weekend ! It was clean & everything was at hand. When we arrive there we’re homemade cookies with a sticky note with contact information in case we needed something and welcoming us . Amazing place !

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

20 August 2019

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

Home away from home

The Holly House is so warm, cozy and inviting from the moment you step through the door. From being greeted with a plate of freshly baked cookies to looking around and feeling right at home by the beautiful decorated home, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay. We enjoyed the fun of the Williamsburg area and got to retreat back to “home”.

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

20 August 2019

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

Perfect for our 5 person family

Holly House is in the perfect location within a short walk to Main Street Gloucester Courthouse. We had a few meals at Sweet Tooth Cafe and Bakery about a block from the house. We had fun doing the statue scavenger hunt along Main. Holly House is less than an hour from everything we came to see: Busch Gardens, Jamestowne Settlement, Historic Yorktown, Virginia Air and Space Centre, and Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences. The owners are very responsive and accommodating. Everything we needed was in the house. Thanks for a great place to stay while we had awesome experiences with our family. We would definitely stay at Holly House again if we are in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie T.

7 August 2019

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

Excellent

we had a wonderful time staying at at the house my daughter's in my mother and myself that right at home it was convenient the everything and everywhere that we wanted to go seevery comfortable clean and a lot of room and my mom fell in love with the coffee that made every more and the view from the backyard putting your coffee was fabulous so yes we were over joyed with everything and we will rent with you again when we're in the Virginia area thank you so much for your kind hospitality

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

William R.

17 June 2019

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

Wonderful location and extremely comfortable home away from home

The house is situated in Gloucester which is a really cute town. The house is a short stroll from the high street where there is a good variety of shops and restaurants to choose from. The house was in a good location to visit all of the historical sites and plantations as well as the navel base of Norfolk. The home was very well equipped and had lots of extra touches making the stay one that we will with out a doubt repeat!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

25 April 2019

Perfect family getaway with easy walk to town of Gloucester

This home was clean and welcoming with a nice patio out back, a kitchen with everything we needed, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our host was helpful and kind, adding small touches that made us feel at home. We will certainly return again. The house is on a safe and quiet residential street, within easy walking distance of a great specialty food store and lots of other cute shops. Keep walking to historic courthouse in town. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary a.

8 March 2019

Cozy, Clean and Comfortable

Great location within walking distance of Gloucester Courthouse and Main Street. Such a comfortable and cozy cottage. The bedding is super comfortable and we enjoyed a good nights sleep in this quite neighborhood. This our second time staying here and look forward to coming back when the weather is warmer so we can enjoy the outside area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

27 November 2018

Beautiful home, clean, well stocked, quiet

The home was very clean, in a quiet neighborhood. Very well stocked, comfortable beds and furniture. Many places close by to eat and shop. Beautiful area. Wonderful hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

24 July 2018

Perfect rental for vacation

We loveeed the house, it was comfy, clean, it was the perfect size for our group of 10, lots of shopping closed by. We felt at home the moment we walked in, the kids enjoyed the games, the cookies were delicious. I would recommend this rental home to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jennifer V.

17 July 2018

Holly House

We loved the cosey house and chocolate welcome cookies! Bottled water was even provided. My wife and I , teenage daughter and her boyfriend really enjoyed our stay.The only issue was that was nearly an hour to Williamsburg.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D.

10 July 2018

Very welcoming

We didn't utilize all that was offered but felt we would have had everything we needed. The location is perfect - easy walk to restaurants etc. and an easy 10 min drive to where the rest of the family was staying. I highly recommend this rental - Marjorie Doris, Keene, NH

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tasha H.

12 June 2018

A fine house!

This is a fine home! You should book it now. We live in Virginia Beach. Our crew of 10 adults rented the Holly House to attend my sons graduation from Christchurch School, about 20 minutes away from Holly House. The graduation started at 9:30am and if you are familiar with this area, you can be stuck in a tunnel and miss out on any fun you have planned so we wanted to be close by. Highlights- fresh baked cookies and fruit upon arrival! Extra clean home. Plenty of kitchen space and well stocked. Quiet street during the night. Walked to Olivia;s for dinner. All the entrees were A+ and the owner came over to talk to us. If you are planning a trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown, Gloucester, or Yorktown this is a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

6 June 2018

Love our stays at Holly House with Connie

Always attentive and courteous to our requests, Connie is a great host. We have stayed two years in a row now and will continue to come back. This house has location and function and charm, including all of the little things you will need. Connie keeps toys, board games and DVDs for the kids. She also stocks a high chair and PackNPlay, which means we don't have to haul as much for our stay. Check out Gloucester Court House area and book your stay with the Holly House, you won't regret it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

15 May 2018

Family wedding

We really enjoyed our stay. With so much family coming out it was nice to stay in one place together. Because the home was comfortable and kid friendly everyone from age three to sixty-five enjoyed it. There were cookies when we arrived, which were a big hit. The location is wonderful and little town center was just a short walk away. We were close to the happy couple getting married and the park they married at. Overall a great time. We had everything we needed in this home, it is worth the stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

19 April 2018

Fantastic!

What a wonderful home and hosts. No detail was over looked from the fresh baked cookies awaiting on our arrival to the beautify decorated and very homie home! We rented the house to spend Easter with our family. Love the location and its proximity to the downtown. We really enjoyed having a nice comfortable and spacious home to come back to after a day of adventuring. Our kids loved all the outdoor space and we even enjoyed a few meals on the patio. Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Charleston, SC

24 July 2017

Perfect

Was in town for a wedding at The Inn at Warner Hall and stayed here for the weekend. As described and great location. Mike and Connie had chocolate chip cookies waiting for us at check-in! I would recommend this to any one I know and will stay here again in the future. Thanks a lot!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karee W.

4 October 2016

Holly House--great place for families to feel at home

My siblings and I just spent a week at Holly House--it was lovely. It was top-of-the-line clean and everything was easy to find and in working order. The house is quaint--in the best of ways--but somehow it also manages to be roomy. There are several areas that invite being together, and there is also plenty of room be alone, when needed. We especially enjoyed eating at the table in the back yard.Very, very comfortable. We could not have felt more at home. Mike and Connie were extremely communicative hosts. When we did have needs, as people do who stay somewhere for a week, they answered and were 100% helpful right away. And yes, the freshly baked cookies were waiting for us---such a nice and welcoming touch. We loved Beaverdam Park's hiking trails and boat rentals. While we were visiting, the produce and fresh fish market on Main St was still running--I don't know if they only operate seasonally--and that is the place to get local, fresh food! The vegetarians among us were happy to find Sweet Tooth Cafe on Main St--not just sweets! Plenty of other good restaurants are an easy walk away from the house. The proximity to town is another reason it was such a great place to stay. I highly recommend Holly House.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

27 August 2016

Holly House is perfect.

We absolutely loved our stay at Holly House. I fell in love with the house the moment we pulled up. When we walked in! We were greeted with a friendly note and homemade brownie cups. The house is well appointed and tastefully decorated. Location is perfect for walking around town. Great little market at the intersection and a lovely sweet shop within walking distance. Walmart is a short drive away. We stayed for my neice's wedding. The house worked wonderfully for our family of 6 and was large enough to have extended family over for meals, as they were all staying at local hotels. I would absolutely recommend Holly House to anyone wanting to stay in the area. It was a joy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tricia H., Bethlehem, Connecticut

6 July 2016

Overall a nice place to stay-out of the way-if you're looking for a quiet getaway.

The house was nice and clean, the kids loved the cookies upon arrival!! (Thank you) The instructions for getting into the house were clear and we received all the information we needed. An outside light would have been nice as we arrived back after dark every evening. There was a motion light but it did not work in the back and we did eventually find a switch for the front, but didn't want to leave it on all day. This is a nice place to stay if you aren't planning too many activities-we found it to be too far and inconvenient to return from Busch Gardens or Williamsburg during the day and then venture out again as it was 40 minutes each direction-even longer if the drawbridge had to go up. There was also a $2 toll to cross the bridge each time. (We should have researched this a little better and asked for the address ahead of time to calculate the travel time to places we went.) There were a couple of restaurants within walking distance, but unfortunately closed by the time we returned from our adventures. The shops nearby were disappointing and nothing our teenagers wanted to see-antiques, dentist, optometrist, exterminator, a bakery closed Sunday and limited hours-again, we should have researched what was nearby. Overall a nice location if you're just looking for a quiet getaway or don't mind traveling -we drove from CT and my brother's family from upstate NY, so after 10+ hours to get there, we weren't liking the additional driving. The house was clean and there was plenty of room-the kitchen was stocked with everything you would need to cook-which we didn't do much of. :) The shower pressure was very low and our long haired girls were frustrated with the time it took to wash/rinse hair. Also, the laundry room porch leaked when it rained and all our shoes got wet-wish there had been a warning about leaving our things out there-once it started, it was obvious it was a normal occurrence-but we didn't notice in time. Overall nice place, but the location wasn't the best for our needs. Owners left numbers, but we had all the information we needed and didn't need to contact them for anything during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

12 June 2016

Wonderful, peaceful neighborhood!

We were fortunate to find this lovely location. The house is a charming older home which is impeccably furnished. Everything you need, and more, is furnished for your convenience. The neighborhood is very peaceful and well maintained. The Village of Gloucester is a short walk and very accessible. Highly recommend this property as an excellent alternative to the extremely busy, tourist oriented Williamsburg area. Would definitely stay again!

About the host

Hosted by Michael Shaffer

My wife and I moved to this county after we finished our US Navy enlistment. Our jobs took us in opposite directions and this area was a good middle ground. We soon fell in love with our new home and decided to start our family here. We have four children, all teenagers, and have found the area to be a wonderful environment in which raise them. We have spent many hours on field trips to the multiple attractions that this area offers. Steeped in history and loaded with fun things to keep our children engaged, we would definitely choose this location again.

Why they chose this property

The Courthouse area is beautiful, quiet and certainly has a long history. We have owed several properties in this county but this house is special because of its location and charm. The street is relaxing and peaceful, as well as centrally located. Being just a short walk to all that the downtown has to offer, makes this house very versatile. Holly House has character that many of today's homes do not offer. It's cozy yet roomy; as well as bright and cheery.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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