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Beachfront House on James River. Near Historic Jamestowne and Williamsburg

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Surry, VA
  • Jamestown Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Jamestown Settlement
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Historic Jamestowne
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront House on James River. Near Historic Jamestowne and Williamsburg

Weekly discount rates (7 nights).

Our waterfront house sits on a bluff overlooking the James River. You will have the privacy of a house and will be directly across the river from Historic Jamestowne and Williamsburg.

The James River here is tidal water and is clean. The tide comes in and goes out slowly, so it is great for children to play in. It is partly salty and partly freshwater. There is not a drop-off.

There are no houses behind the house, only fields and woods. You will have your privacy.

The free car ferry belongs to the VA Department of Transportation and runs 24 hours a day. It takes 15 minutes to cross the river, and the ferry dock on this side is one mile from the house. When landing at Jamestown, Williamsburg is 4 miles straight down the road (about 5 min.), and it takes about 15 minutes to get to Busch Gardens. Yorktown is a little beyond Williamsburg. A ferry schedule is provided.

You will find the house very clean, as mentioned in many of our reviews.

Free high-speed wireless internet is provided.

Two kayaks (one single and one double), a paddleboard, and adult's and children's life vests are provided. Also provided are beach chairs, beach umbrella, and beach towels.

Coffee maker (with filters, coffee, sugar, creamer), dinnerware, silverware, glassware, cookware, utensils, cooking utensils, paper plates and cups, paper towels, toilet, napkins, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, baggies, cooking oil, dish detergent, dish towels and cloths,

Tide, dryer sheets and trash bags are provided.

The bathroom has a walk-in shower. Hair dryer, towels, wash cloths, hand soap, toilet paper, and first aid kit are provided.

In the backyard there is a gas grill ready for your barbecue.

The living area has YouTube TV and Amazon Prime. One bedroom has a DVD player; DVD's provided.

There is an electric fireplace in the living area.

All of the bedrooms are equipped with bed linens (beds made), extra blanket, clock, and flashlight.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Jamestown Settlement. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Chippokes Plantation State Park and 7 minutes from Smith's Fort
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

A.C. Traylor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Note from host: Wonderful for children but not childproof.

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 and a first aid kit
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.

Property is also known as

Beachfront James River. Private Beach. Williamsburg Jamestown

Beachfront House on James River. Near Historic Jamestowne and Williamsburg Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet house on the river
The house was spotless and the hosts answered any questions we had right away! The kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfortable. Such a beautiful view from this spot! We enjoyed our time here very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin P.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful beauty
We enjoyed all that Linda and A.C. provided. Above and beyond our expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage is a gem! The hosts are accessible, quick to reply to any questions. Having beach chairs, kayaks and the paddle board on the beach was very convenient. Searching for the perfect sea shell was fun. We loved taking the ferry over to Jamestown/Williamsburg, it is very easy to navigate. It is hard to leave this little slice of paradise. Thank you to our wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View!
Sunrise breakfast on the enclosed porch and wine down on the deck in the evening. Plenty of bird watching, especially a bald eagle that patrols the shoreline regularly. Enjoy a peaceful quiet out of the way setting while the Jamestown ferry's ( 5 min. drive/ free) drive on drive off access makes it easy to get to Virginia's Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown). Take a day trip to Virginia Beach (1 1/2 hr.) and don't miss Norfolk's downtown Waterside District. The house is very clean and well stocked. The owners are great and easy to access if needed. We really enjoyed our stay and hopefully will return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Getaway
Clean, cozy, private cottage on the water. Perfect spot for our family of five to visit Colonial Williamsburg without having to stay in a hotel in the hustle and bustle of Williamsburg proper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Panorama james river
Visit to jamestowm, beach, cottage clean and beautiful. The host fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, very clean, a lot of steps to beach
My husband and I stayed here without three children who ranged from 10 to 16 years old. The house had everything we needed and We love the view. The walk up and down from the beach was tough but we knew to expect it because it was shown in the pictures. We enjoyed how close it was to the ferry for Jamestown and enjoy the quietness of the area. Our only disappointment was not knowing that the river was shallow in this area. So despite going very far off shore, we were never much deeper than waist high. However, we made the best of it and my kids still had a great time. They used the paddleboard and the kayaks and really loved swimming in the water . We do advise that you wear water shoes as the first few feet of shoreline have a lot of shells and you are at risk of cutting your feet (My daughter’s shoe fell off and she did get a cut from a shell). We very much enjoyed our stay and the hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. If you are looking for a quiet place to go, this is a really great place for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The owners really thought of everything we would need. My children enjoyed the extra fluffy blankets in the closet in each room. The kitchen was well stocked with all the items we needed to make a few meals in the house. There were games, puzzles, and books for rainy days. The view was gorgeous. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets and rises. For those going to Williamsburg or Busch Gardens make sure to account for the ferry ride in your travel time. We found we needed to add about a 1/2 hour to drive times. The ferry was a very unique experience. We got to watch a baby osprey being rescued by a kayaker while on the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Quiet Cottage in convenient location.
Great location right on the water and a very clean and cute cottage. Ferry to Williamsburg was so easy and fun. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cottage!!!
We had a wonderful stay! AC and Linda were wonderful! We were close to all the historical places we wanted to see. Had plenty of room for my sister and her kids to come visit in the day! Will be booking here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy living
We thoroughly enjoyed this cottage. The location and scenery was wonderful. We rode the ferry to Williamsburg for dining and sight seeing. It was only a three day weekend trip but it totally revitalized us. LOVE...LOVE...LOVE this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the water living!
If you like a beautiful water view, this is a wonderful place to stay! Even though the cottage is older, it is well-maintained and the owners have thought of everything needed to make your stay comfortable. The house was impressively clean too. We enjoyed every minute, even every trip across the river on the ferry! (I was concerned it would get old, but it did not.) Definitely bring water shoes of some sort for the beach as there are many shells. We saw deer several times and two eagles. It is a very peaceful location and A.C. and Linda are wonderful hosts. We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Very clean. Excellent location for trips to Colonial Williamsburg.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem
We loved our stay. AC and Linda were so gracious and accommodating - and the property is such a comfortable hidden gem. Eagles every day and the river … just wonderful. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We have visited Williamsburg on many occasions, but have never stayed on this side of the river. We enjoyed the quiet mornings and surrounding nature. The river side cottage location was so peaceful. My family greatly enjoyed the fishing and water sports. The ferry made getting to and from Williamsburg very easy and fun. It is 40-50 minutes point to point (cottage to Busch gardens) depending on if you time to ferry right and traffic. We loved visiting the small town of Smithfield! The house was well maintained, very clean, and the owners responsive! Will definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
James River Relaxation
This is a cute old cottage that has obviously been well cared for over the years. It is in the perfect location for both relaxing on the beach and visiting Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens and Water Country. We had a great time kayaking, fishing, searching for shark teeth, swimming and watching the bald eagles and osprey. The enclosed, air conditioned porch was wonderful! On rainy days my kids enjoyed all the puzzles and Williamsburg-opoly. A.C. and Linda were so helpful - if we had any trouble they came to help within minutes! One night the grill wouldn’t light so A.C. came with a lighter - problem solved, or so we thought! He was back about 30 min later with a new grill! One word of advice - bring water shoes! We made good use of the first aid kit we found in the bathroom after the kids cut their feet on shells multiple times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Cottage
We absolutely adored our time in this beachfront cottage. The views are stunning, with unforgettable sun rises over the river and so many beautiful birds including bald eagles to view from the deck. The little private beach was perfect with kayaks, chairs, and an umbrella there for us to use! We loved the calm water and hunting for seashells... we even caught and released a few fish which was exciting! We loved the local restaurants, and the girls were so excited to experience the ferry over to Jamestown/Williamsburg and the water park! The hosts were very communicative and the place was extremely clean with tons of amenities that made us feel right at home... right down to a stack of beach towels and a little bag to take to the beach! We hope to come back to experience this delightful cottage in Surry County VA again and again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
so lovely!
This cottage has to be the CLEANEST place we have ever stayed. The cottage was secluded, quiet, and quaint. It had a lovely closed in porch with a picnic table and plenty of seating. Plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was very well equipped; I had brought some things from my kitchen and didn't need any of it. I really enjoyed the books on Surry on the mantle; they were very interesting. WOULD DEFINITELY STAY THERE AGAIN! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayview on the James
Our third trip here. We love the view, the house and the owners are delightful and accommodating. Great folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Property was very clean and well kept. Quiet and private location. Kitchen stocked with many amenities. Very close to the ferry and all the sights
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
WV travelers
Awesome week at an awesome cottage. Beautiful views and secluded but not far from all the historical sites. Definitely will return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mich C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Great place to get away, relax and enjoy the view. Convenient to the Ferry, Jamestown, Williamsburg and everything in between.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Trip to Virginia
The cottage is a beautiful clean little cottage and is fully stocked with all your needs. The cottage is located just a ferry ride away from Jamestown and colonial Williamsburg. My only advice would be to really pay attention to the ferry schedule. LOL! Cuz if you miss it especially at night you'll be sitting there for a while. Our hosts were very informative when I had a few questions and although there's not many stores in Surrey which is where the cottage is located there are major grocery stores just a ferry ride and a few miles away. I highly recommend a very nice dinner at the Aberdeen Barn restaurant. The food is excellent! Our stay will be a memorable one! 😊 Thank you again to our host and hostess. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023