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Moss Side Cottage House

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Kent, VA
  • New Kent Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colonial Downs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Royal New Kent
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Moss Side Cottage House

Luxurious 3 bedrooms cottage retreat
This renovated single-story, three bedroom, three bathroom cottage has a large modern kitchen that opens to a spacious family room, historical decorations and furnishings, wireless internet, laundry facilities, and a two car attached garage. The generous rear deck is furnished with benches, table, chairs and a gas grill that overlooks a large, private meadow. The property is outfitted with kitchen supplies, dishes and appliances, linens, towels and more.

The entire house is available to our renters including acres of landscape.

Available anytime by phone.

The property is great for hiking with acres of undulating meadows, farmlands and a small, spring-fed rivulet; Horseback rides also can be arranged. Moss Side Cottage is available for long term rentals in addition to shorter stays. Book adjoining Moss Side Manor in addition to Moss Side Cottage for an additional two bedrooms. The properties are separated by a field that is easily walkable.
We are situated on a colonial roadway, now New Kent Highway. Local Saudè Creek Vineyards, the Gauthier Vineyard and the New Kent Winery can be reached within 10 minutes by car. Within approximately 30 minutes you will find the Muscarelle Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Colonial Williamsburg and Historic Jamestown. Kids will not want to miss a trip to the nearby Busch Gardens of Williamsburg. Golfers have their pick of over a dozen nearby courses.

Car, bike, horse

When using the fireplace - please turn off the AC/Heat to prevent smoke from traveling through the home.

Property manager

Dana Mahoney

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Upon request
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Pets

Pets allowed
$79 Pet fee/stay Check or Cash
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cigarettes/cigars must be disposed of properly

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
Note from host: Upon request
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

About the area

New Kent

New Kent is home to this holiday home. New Kent Winery and The Vineyard Estate at New Kent Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve and Sweet Hall Marsh.
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New Kent, VA

What's nearby

  • New Kent Winery - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Colonial Downs - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Royal New Kent - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Broad Street - 27 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 28 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Gaming Emporium - New Kent - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Trojan Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don Miguel Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moss Side Cottage House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moss Side Cottage House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moss Side Cottage House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moss Side Cottage House located?

Situated in New Kent, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of New Kent Winery, The Vineyard Estate at New Kent Winery and George W Watkins Elementary School. Heritage Public Library and Colonial Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Great Place!

This property was well appointed, maintained & was a great location for our group to stay while sight-seeing up & down the Virgina eastern region!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Great home

We loved this home and area! It was love at first sight!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful house and wonderful trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Nice property and peaceful area.

Great home. Wish the AC was a bit cooler, but overall nice location. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Highly recommend!

The place was perfect! Very well stocked kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom essentials. Beautiful property! Very clean! My brother lives in New Kent, and my family will stay here from now when we come to visit. Loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra B.

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

Beautiful Property

We enjoyed staying here for a weekend getaway in Williamsburg. The property is so peaceful and we enjoyed spending time outside on the patio. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

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

Golf Stay

Perfect for golfers playing Royal New Kent and Stonehouse! We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Very nice cottage

Perfect for our weekend getaway. Will definitely rent again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Great House

We truly enjoyed our stay! The house was just what we needed. I plan to book it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Very Nice Williamsburg Pet Friendly Home

Had a great stay in Williamsburg. Definitely recommend this house as its in a good location right off 64, 25 minutes to Williamsburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2015

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great house

House was clean! Very nice quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Wonderful property

Well maintained, well equipped rental property. Many small details that you do not see in many rentals. The owner understands that the little things sometimes makes the difference from hand soap at all sinks to coffee pods in the Kitchen. The kitchen was well equipped even though some pots need to be replaced. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Clean and comfortable

We loved our stay!! The home was warm and comfortable with a fireplace! The home had lovely views of the pasture and woods and was very quiet (no city noises). The stars were so bright and we enjoyed sitting on the deck beside the fire table! I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Myungsik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
There are a couple of spot that need repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great house! Loved the horses & yard too.

Excellent experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F., Frederick, MD USA

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

Perfect Holiday Getaway

The house was perfect for our two-night stay during our Christmas Town visit. The area is quaint and only 30 minutes to Williamsburg. The yard backed to a farm / farmette and we were able to see the neighboring cows. Quiet area and easy access to highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

tito p.

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

Just as good as the first time

House is great. Very quiet neighborhood. This would be the second time at this location. Would be great if we could utilize the fire place though. Overall, love this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Most relaxing and peaceful stay

My wife and I absolutely enjoyed this cottage. We look forward to revisiting this place as soon as possible. The host was fantastic. The place was clean and relaxing. We have never stayed at a better place when going through VRBO. The views the sounds and the atmosphere just one of the most peaceful and relaxing places we have ever visited. I would recommend this place to anybody that wants to visit this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Charming warm home

Very comfortable, nicely furnished, quiet home. The landscape is being made dramatic w tree clearing- perfect location for those who want the rural location w access to amenities a half hour drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Camille G.

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

Wedding weekend

My granddaughter got married at Historic Jasmine this weekend and we were fortunate enough to have found Moss Cabin for our family. It is a wonderful place-cozy and comfortable and so clean. The surroundings were lovely and relaxing. I’m hoping that we get a chance to stay there again soon!! Chloe was wonderful to deal with and was responsive to any questions we had!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chanda H.

Serene setting in the country

Very nice home and property. My only negative comment is cable tv was advertised but only had Access to Netflix.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

We didn't want to leave!

We have stayed in and enjoyed rentals on many occasions, but this one takes the cake! From the moment we arrived (and actually even before then), Peggy was pleasant, informative, and so friendly that we felt as though we were long-lost friends! The house .. what can we say. The amenities are top notch and whoever decorated the house has great taste! Honestly, it felt like home - and we didn't want to leave! We will no doubt be back when visiting relatives in the Richmond area. Thanks so much for making this a memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Quiet, relaxing and beautiful views!

My friend from out of the country, her kids, my kid and I all stayed here. The view on the back deck was gorgeous, the house was spacious and spotless. I was impressed when the 3 kids all took a shower at the same time with my friend and I showering after them. 5 showers, 3 of which were at the same time and we never ran out of hot water. We had everything we needed to cook, there was laundry detergent and multiple washers and dryers which made quick work of the wet clothes and towels from our visit to the water park and Busch Gardens. Chloe even checked in with us after our first night to make sure our first night was seamless. There was no long list of things to do before leaving and the peace and quiet after long days out were exactly what we needed. We even had access to the garage which was amazing for loading and unloading the car. I would recommend the Moss Cottage to anyone and will definitely plan to stay again, if the need arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Beautiful home in fantastic location

This was our second time staying here, the first being pre-pandemic in 2019. Nothing has changed, other than our neighbors going from the brown cow variety to a herd of "Oreo Cookie" cattle... it was wonderful interacting with them over a cup of coffee at sunrise. Beautiful three bedroom, three full bathroom home that is tastefully decorated. Halfway between Richmond and Williamsburg, we had no issues even traveling as far away as VA Beach (about 75 minutes) and it was conveniently close to Williamsburg (30 minutes) and other spots of interest such as Newport News and Norfolk (45 minutes to an hour). The property manager Chloe was an absolute pleasure to deal with and we will definitely try to stay here on our next excursion to southern VA.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Wonderful location to all the attractions

Nice quiet location and convenient to all the attractions in Williamsburg and Richmond. The property was very clean. It was open, airy, and we really enjoyed having 3 bathrooms. The only downside, for us, was only having one TV in the house and it was streaming service. We had a couple older people with us that stay back while we enjoy the attractions. They had a hard time with the steaming service and don't like watching the same things. This is probably not a problem for most. Other than that there were no complaints. The owner communicated well with us and checked to see if we needed anything. We are hoping to come back and stay in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dana Mahoney

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Why they chose this property

The current property owner, John Poindexter, an entrepreneur as well as a land and building preservationist, is a native Texan. He currently resides in Houston while considering New Kent, Virginia his second home.

With family roots in New Kent dating to the late 1600's, John began a property acquisition and restoration effort in 2013. By 2014 it included 2500 acres of rural property situated near Williamsburg, VA. The acquired properties are once again becoming farming acreage and managed forests, characteristic of the colonial era.
Unlike most entrepreneurs whose interest New Kent has captured, his intentions have been to protect and preserve.

Moss Side Cottage, part of the Moss Side Manor Estate was in disrepair when purchased in 2014. With the guidance of local craftsmen and talented advisers, the property was revitalized and updated. Moss Side's acres were once in the Poindexter family, from which it was purchased and operated for generations by the Christian family. The Christian family still lives in New Kent and remains close neighbors and friends. The Christian's were pleased to witness the masterful renovation and to see their beloved family homeplace (Moss Side Manor) restored to its original elegance.

What makes this property unique

Moss Side is a wonderful place of tranquility and retreat due to its seclusion and natural beauty. It features a natural, lush environment and direct access to 216 farm and forest acres for the enjoyment of guests. The convenient location allows access to the wineries and golf courses and the James River Plantations, and is located near Richmond and Williamsburg, as well as Hampton Roads and Northern VA/ Washington D.C.