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Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area

Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area

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Cottage entry with river in background .just a few steps from the waterside deck
Cottage waterside looking toward the ferry and beach.
Summertime hydrangeas in bloom.
We provide kayaks and beach chairs. Our pier in background.
Waterside deck with gas grill.

Overview of Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Explore the area

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Surry, VA
  • Popular LocationJamestown Beach22 min drive
  • Popular LocationJamestown Settlement32 min drive
  • Popular LocationHistoric Jamestowne33 min drive
  • AirportNewport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area

Enter 7 night dates to check weekly rates for weekly stays. Send note if you wish to arrange a same day booking. Our cottage has both a private beach and private pier for your enjoyment plus free wifi, kayaks, fishing gear, beach chairs, gas grill and waterfront deck. Close proximity to historic sites. Our waterfront cottage is a private, luxury beach cottage with direct water access providing a delightful relaxing retreat.

Also see our cottage next door (vrbo777232) for another wonderful option.

The cottage is carefully cleaned with disinfectant products and all bedding coverlets, bedspreads and blankets are washed on sanitary wash after each rental.

Turn key cottage providing quick and easy access to historic and entertainment sites of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Busch Gardens. You walk out your front (waterfront) door directly onto the private beach. Great location level with the beach for easy access and easy viewing of children playing in water or on the beach. About 15 feet to the beach with no steps.

Our cottage is located on land once owned by John Rolfe, husband of Pocohantas, and provides fast, easy access to historic and entertainment areas. The cottage is located on a lovely private sand beach with private pier, kayaks, fishing gear, beach chairs, beach towels, and waterfront deck with gas grill - all included in the rental price. Direct private water and beach access just 15 feet from cottage. The river near the shore is shallow offering a great location for children to play with no jelly fish.

The James River is a tidal river with two tides a day. The tide comes in and goes out very slowly every 12 hours. There are no jellyfish in the James River so swimming or playing or just floating around on an inflatable is fun without the sting of jelly fish.. The private beach is your front yard. How much better can it be?

Shimmering sea glass colors of teal, turquoise, and lavender complement the original vintage tongue and groove knotty pine paneling walls, wonderful water views, private wide sand beach, private 180 foot pier, fishing gear, kayaks, and luxury amenities to provide a delightful alternative to hotel living. The cottage is level with the river so there are no steps to climb to reach the beach. Just walk out the French Doors to your water-side deck, and the beach is about 15 feet away. The level location allows for easy viewing of the beach and river if children are playing.

More history and information on the cottage on our ferryendcottages venue and other popular rental venues. Please contact owner to check availability regardless of what the calendar shows.

Our cottage is a perfect size for a couple but works equally well for a small family. It can accommodate five people with three cozy bedrooms - one with a queen bed, one with a double bed, and the third bedroom with a twin day bed.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are an open L-shaped floor plan to maximize space. A flat screen TV and dvd player are in the living/dining room area. The cottage is delightful and the location is wonderful - very close to all the historic and entertainment sites in the area. Central heat and air make the cottage a year round destination.

We provide luxury bed and bath linens with beds made up prior to your arrival, terry cloth robes, beach towels, bath toiletries and paper products for the bath and kitchen. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, fluffy pillows, reading light, flash light, alarm clock, and wide wooden window blinds. There are hardwood floors throughout the cottage, Pella casement windows, and an HVAC system to provide year round air conditioning and heat.

The bathroom has the original 1948 vintage claw foot bath tub with newly added in-tub stationary shower and hand shower, heated towel rack, soft close Toto toilet seat, ceiling heater, exhaust fan, ceiling night light, beautiful stained glass mirror, plus a wall of glass turquoise tile.

The full kitchen has custom made cabinets, carrara marble countertops, a ceramic stovetop range, Bosch dishwasher, trash compactor, counter depth refrigerator with ice maker, vintage farmhouse sink original to the 1948 cottage, and microwave and is stocked with basic cooking spices and paper products for your convenience. The kitchen is fully equipped with high quality dinnerware and cooking essentials including Keurig coffee maker, French Press, toaster, electric hand mixer, crockpot, dinnerware and glassware including wine glasses, flatware and quality cookware.

We provide basic cooking spices, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, baggies, paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissues, trash bags, bath and hand soap, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Our private white sand beach, private pier, kayaks and fishing poles are available for your use as part of the rental rate.

The cottage is furnished with lovely antique beds, mirrors, and a dressing table made by the owners grandfather who was a cabinetmaker and antique dealer in Petersburg, VA during the early 1900s. Original vintage brass wall lights and mirrors are in each bedroom.

Water views can be seen out of three sides of the cottage. Enjoy our waterside deck that runs the full width of the cottage and has a gas grill (we provide the propane tanks), dining table and chairs, and chairs for relaxing and watching the river sights. A second larger vintage wrought iron dining table is located in the waterfront yard.

You can enjoy our 180 foot pier for sitting or fishing or crabbing. Many guests enjoy their morning coffee sitting on the pier or walking the beach looking for sharks' teeth and unique shells. Guests sometimes find it hard to leave the cottage to explore the area. When you do decide to leave, you can spend your time visiting the many historic and entertainment sites close by. You have so many options and never enough time!

The Jamestown-Scotland ferry dock is literally right by the cottage. The free vehicle ferry is operated by the VA Dept of Transportation and operates 24 hours a day. The ferry is not noisy and provides lots of entertainment for children (or adults) who like to sit on the beach or deck and count the cars going on and off. You just drive your car on and are directed where to park. No reservations are needed. The ferry provides an easy, quick, fun and free 15 minute ride across the river and docks at the opposite side of the river at Jamestown. Williamsburg is 4 miles straight up Jamestown Road (about 7 minutes.), and it takes about 15 minutes to get to Busch Gardens from the Jamestown ferry dock. Yorktown, the site of the end of the Revolutionary War, is a about a 20 minute drive from Jamestown via the lovely Colonial Parkway.

The ferry ride to cross the river takes 15 minutes (there are several boats) and runs 24/7 on a half hour schedule during the day and an hour schedule at night providing free, easy, and fun access to historic and entertainment sites of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, The Williamsburg Winery and many other sites. Google Jamestown-Scotland Ferry for their website. Many other historic sites can be accessed on the south side of the river - not using the ferry.

The entrance to Jamestown Settlement is at the end of the Jamestown Ferry Pier. Watch for the replicas of the three ships that sailed to Virginia in 1607 (the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery) that are docked in the river to your right as you exit the ferry pier.

Our two James River cottages provide a rare setting for vacation rental cottages in the Colonial Williamsburg area. They are vrbo 777232 and 352993. There are only a very few beachfront cottages available on the James River with close access to Colonial Williamsburg.. Pay careful attention to the location of any riverfront cottage not on the James River as they are much farther away from the major historic sites - often with no easy access to the Jamestown and Williamsburg area.

Detailed information on the cottage and the area is provided to guests prior to their arrival, and there is a selection of brochures in the cottage. And......there is a nine foot wide and tall bookcase wall full of books of every description (including those on the local historic areas and many for children), board games, and movies. There is something for everyone! Come, relax, and enjoy! You will be delighted.

Property manager

Deena Allen

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Cottage not childproof. Parents MUST be watchful.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Rental Agreement must be returned with requested info. Max guests detailed in Rental Agreement and strictly enforced. Fee for 5th guest.
No parking/driving on grass. Damage to lawn and driveway will be assessed against your security deposit. Parking policy strictly enforced.
Children of any age count toward max guest count. Maximum guests strictly enforced. Day guests not allowed. Parents must watch children carefully.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Surry

Located in Surry, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Traveling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Bounce House. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surry, VA

What's nearby

  • Jamestown Beach - 22 min drive
  • Jamestown Settlement - 32 min drive
  • Historic Jamestowne - 33 min drive
  • Williamsburg Winery - 40 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 35 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frothy Moon Brewhouse - 30 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 36 min drive
  • Starbucks - 36 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 35 min drive
  • McDonald's - 36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage With Private Beach & Pier - James River - Williamsburg Area located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surry cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown Beach, and Smith's Fort. Eco Discovery Park and Jamestown Settlement are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Cottage
We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very cozy, and the location was exceptionally beautiful. The owner and staff were very knowledgeable and helpful in information on the areas historical venues. We would definitely stay here again if visit the area in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great beach weekend!
This cottage is a home away from home. Went for a long weekend with the family, including younger kids. The beach is steps from the house and the water is wonderfully shallow for hours of fun for little guys. Adults loved the comforts of home found in the cottage, Deena and Linda have outdone themselves to make sure this is a great home for everyone. The kitchen is full and ready for cooking, and the ferry provides easy access to Jamestown (and easy entertainment from the beach!) We caught catfish from the dock and enjoyed seeing Ospreys hunt from the kayaks. This is a great space! A true home away from home with everything we were looking for. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
My recent stay at the charming cottage on the James River in Virginia was an absolute delight for my multi-generational family. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the cottage's cozy ambiance, scenic surroundings, and the abundance of activities in the nearby Williamsburg area. Our time spent here created cherished memories that will be treasured for years to come. The cottage owner was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and ensured that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The recommendations for local attractions and dining options were spot-on, making our exploration of the area even more enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend the James River cottage to anyone seeking a peaceful and fulfilling family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything We Wanted and More!
Deena has done an amazing job at including everything you could need to enjoy your beach vacation! The house was the perfect size and you walk right out onto a perfect deck and the beach is right there. It was fun watching the ferry too! Thank you for sharing your home so our family could make some great memories 💜
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald R., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Front Retreat
This is a cozy little cottage located right on the river next to the VDOT Scotland Ferry Crossing, and is the smallest of three side by side properties operated by the same owner. There is a nice little beach area about 25 feet from the back door, and a fairly long dock to walk out over the river on. The nearby ferry (which is a vehicle ferry operated by VDOT - free) provides a relaxing 15 minute ride over to the Jamestowne side. From there, you are right at Historic Jamestowne, and a short 12 minute drive to Colonial Williamsburg. For my wife and I, this was a very nice getaway. The host was very gracious and easy to communicate with, and the cottage was clean and comfortable… a great place to come back to after a day of site seeing to relax and enjoy time on the river. C & C
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Deena Allen

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Why they chose this property

My aunt and uncle purchased this lot in 1948 and built the cottage themselves over the next three years. My mother and father purchased the cottage next door - also in 1948. Another aunt and uncle purchased the lots on the other side of my parents' cottage and built a cottage there (now referred to as the Pink House). We spent most of our summers at these river cottages while children growing up.

Although we have experienced many hurricanes over the past 70 plus years, Hurricane Isabel took her toll on Aunt Annie's cottage and the entire tidewater Virginia area in 2003 when several other waterside cottages and most piers were washed away along with part of the Scotland Wharf ferry structure. Virginia sustained significant damage during Hurricane Isabel with blocked roads, severe coastal and inland flooding, wave surge, and damage, weeks without power and devastated beach communities. Aunt Annie's cottage has been restored since Hurricane Isabel and decorated with a combination of mostly antique and vintage furnishings with heavy hurricane shutters on the waterside to provide protection.

The 1948 items that remain include the original white porcelain farmhouse kitchen sink, the claw foot tub, brass wall sconces in each of the bedrooms, the interior knotty pine paneling walls, the original hardwood floors, and the wooden wall shelves and mirrors in each of the bedrooms handmade by the owner's grandfather. The only furniture in the cottage salvaged from the hurricane are the beautiful cedar four poster bed and dressing table made by Aunt Annie's father in 1950 for her new summer "river cottage." The bed, dressing table and bench continue to reside in the "back'" bedroom now named the "Williamsburg Bedroom." We call the waterside the front of the house should you get confused by my references.

What makes this property unique

There are only a handful of riverfront cottages for short-term rent on the James River and even fewer with level, direct water and beach access. Our two cottages are the only cottages level with the beach providing "walk out the door" access to the river and beach. Most of the other river front cottages are set high on a bluff or cliff with many steps to climb.

Our cottage is located on land level with the beach and close to Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens, Smithfield and other historic sites including Petersburg and Richmond. Smithfield (about a 30 minute drive) is a great spot for antiquing, shopping. and great food. Our favorite shops are Laura and Lucy's and Wharf Hill Antiques. Smithfield also has several excellent restaurants for lunch or dinner.

If cooking is not on your vacation menu, take the 15 minute ferry ride to The Chickahominy House Restaurant on Jamestown Road about four miles from the ferry pier (on the Jamestown side) for wonderful breakfasts and lunches. Five Forks Cafe, also about five minute drive from the Jamestown Ferry dock, is a great breakfast spot that is good for children. Google both for their menus. I recommend lunch at The Old Chickahominy House Restaurant and prefer Miss Melinda's Special of brunswick stew, Edward's ham biscuits, fruit fruit salad, iced tea, and a slice of homemade pie all for a very special price. The coconut custard pie is out of this world. Call ahead from the ferry and talk to Dan or Maxine (tell them you are on the ferry) and ask to be put on their seating list.
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