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Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Newport News, VA
  • Huntington Park
    2 min drive
  • Virginia War Museum
    3 min drive
  • Huntington Beach
    4 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    18 min drive

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Welcome to Historic Hilton Village. Main front door is on right side of home.

Hilton Village Home

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (28)
The price is €289
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hilton Village Home

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River

Welcome to family friendly, highly sought after, Historic Hilton Village on the James River in Newport News nestled between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. You can walk to the James River beach & pier & delish restaurants such as Kismet, Circa 1918, & Indulge Bakery & Bistro in under 5 min as well as the Hilton Creamery. (No pets or smoking allowed.)

Located off of I-64 between Williamsburg & Virginia Beach, you can experience all the highlights of Hampton Roads from your centrally located spot.

The space:
Cozy, quaint, comfortable. Amazingly comfortable beds all on 2nd floor. 2 bedrooms have queen beds and the middle bedroom in between them as a twin bed. There is only 1 bathroom on the 2nd floor. The cozy living area makes it feel so homey. A well stocked kitchen with a Keurig, baking, cooking, and serving ware is sure to please. High speed WiFi available for all guests and a smart TV!

Guest access:
The full home and yard is available to guests. Please be courteous of my neighbors. No tents or camping allowed in the yard. No fireworks or parties allowed. The front porch is perfect for a morning cup of tea or coffee or an evening cocktail. This is a family friendly neighborhood and my neighbors' well being is VERY IMPORTANT TO ME!  Please be respectful of this and honor the quiet time of 10pm-6am.
Parking is available on the street in front of and side streets and is first come, first serve.

Other things to note:
Historic Hilton Village was built for shipyard workers during World War I to help build ships. The homes situated within historic Hilton Village were built between 1918 to 1920 and the majority still have many original features including hardwood floors, clawfoot tubs (mine was removed before I bought it), original windows and slate roofs. When opening and closing doors and windows and coming and going please remember the age of the home. 

Rules:
Absolutely no smoking of any type on the property. There's a monitor and if smoke is detected there will be up to a $500 fine.
No parties of any type. Only guests registered through VRBO are allowed. Quiet hours are from 10pm-6am.
No pets allowed. ***DO NOT PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOME. IT IS NOT MINE & OWNER WILL HAVE YOU TOWED.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Huntington Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Christopher Newport University and 10 minutes from Hampton Coliseum

Property manager

Dana Robbins

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Arlene J O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Central location, poorly maintained
The checkin was easy and the outside appearnce was decent. One couch was covered in stains and had a hole in the cushion. We found mouse droppings and an opened (unsure if used) pregnancy test in the bathroom vanity. Ther
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIchael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house
The house was lovely and charming in a quiet neighborhood near the James River. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Trip
We were very satisfied with our stay at the Sonshine House. We stayed here so that we could attend our nephew's graduation. We enjoyed the walk to the restaurants Indulge and Saffron. The history of the area and the convenience of where we had to go was appealing to us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM, Fruita, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little property in cute area
Hilton Village is one of those places you just have to experience and staying here is a great way to do that. For a small property, it was surprisingly roomy. Hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Super cute area and very convenient. Walkable, close to shops, and easily drivable to most of what Newport News has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location!
Lovely home with beautiful details—perfect fit for our family! Great location for the beach and historical points of interest. So much to do everyday!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Noce neighborhood
Very old, 100 years with some original features. Dana, the owner is a delight to work with! Had a wonderful time in Newport News. Fun city with lots to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Bucks County, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like Home!
Very comfortable stay; we needed an overnight accomodation on a return to the northeast from the far southeast- The house and neighborhood feel like home- very safe- very comfortable. You will have everything you need and if you should need a little more- literally around the corner and a block away are restaurants and shops that will provide! Within driving distance are many local gems- depending on your patate. We always 'Waze' and Google about an hour out, order take away, and enjoy in our VRBO. Walks near the water are near, and even a stroll through the surrounding neighborhood is relaxing. Beds are comfortable, the air conditioning system is easy; simply twist to the right and then to the desired setting to the left and two minutes later cool air will fill the room! As described in the listing, but with an added touch of a good 'feel' when you're actually settled in the house. We would stay again if we were in the area, and would refer this house to anyone in the area. There is plenty of parking off street- we were able to park directly in front of the house with spaces available a few spaces 'down'. An overall A+!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house for a visit to Newport News
Lovely little house in the historic Hilton Village. We enjoyed the surrounding neighborhood and were able to take our grandsons down to the local pier and playground. It was a perfect place for our weekend visit. The only drawback is that “historic” is not necessarily a good fit for anyone with a handicap (narrow stairs and a bathtub shower that is sloped on the bottom).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away to Virginia
Took my family to Virginia for a quick get away to see Williamsburg and wanted a quaint place to stay! This was a perfect location and we enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back and stay longer and see more around Newport News, Norfolk and Williamsburg!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Quaint
Cute house. Loved that it was old and had history. Quiet neighborhood. Owner responded promptly to messages. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Melisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Series of Unfortunate Events
During our stay, several things occurred which were beyond anyone’s control. The host was very gracious in helping us through it all and we really appreciated all she did to make it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great 3 bedroom place, good location. Dana responded to any questions I had leading up to the trip and I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet house in a quaint neighborhood
This house was perfect for my weekend stay (high school reunion). Old and historic, the neighborhood was good for a morning coffee and walk to the riverfront. The house was immaculate and cozy. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bertrall R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a lovely neighborhood
As new residents of Virginia, this was our first visit to Newport News. We were there for only a night in transit to drop our kid off at camp. We were very pleasantly surprised by the loveliness of the neighborhood and the home. The home was clean and well-equipped. It had a nice sized yard for the kids to run around in and the neighborhood had a great feel to it with several cute and accessible restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. We definitely plan to come back to spend more time there and hope to have the chance to stay in this home again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay whole passing through.
House had everything we needed and the bed was comfy! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW - great find, we will come back!
This house is fabulous and perfect location. My boyfriend and I were there for 2 weeks for work. It is a 3 bedroom....so we didn't need that much space, but we had enough room for me to work, him to do yoga, sit on the front porch and just explore the neighborhood and town of Newport News. Loved it all
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridesmaids Retreat
My daughter and her bridesmaids stayed at this cute cottage the night before her wedding. It was the perfect getaway for the girls as they prepared for the big day! Thank you Dana for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!!!
Nice property, but needs update seating in the living room. Couches were extremely uncomfortable, so made it difficult to enjoy relaxing with a movie.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uriel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stop for the night
Needed a place to stop for the night on the way down to the OBX. Property manager was very helpful. Perfect size house for a family of 5 and location was nice. Would've like to explore the area a bit more, just driving around loved the older homes nearby. Will definitely consider staying here in future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Will absolutely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood and home!
The property was beautiful! The neighbors were friendly, the porch was charming, the downtown shops were fun! I would def rebook! We have a 1yo, so the steps were tricky. However, they did provide a baby fence! If there were really any things to change, I would say a better quality shower curtain to avoid sticking to you when showering. This is so minor though in the grand scheme of things.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Time!!
My husband and I did a somewhat last minute trip to the area with our one year old and I am so grateful we found this house!! It was the perfect size for us and the beds were very comfy. There was even a small box of toys that our little one made a bee line to and thoroughly enjoyed. The communication with the owner was excellent and she answered all of our questions promptly. There was also a brief history of the house which was really interesting. 10/10 definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish We Could Have Stayed Longer
Very cute house and I wish we had had time to go check out the nearby fishing pier, beach, and playground. Would have liked to have been able to stay longer and would definitely consider returning if visiting the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022