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Beach Cottage - James River - Ferry End Cottages - Jamestown & Williamsburg

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Terrace/patio
Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom67 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Surry, VA
  • Place, Jamestown Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Jamestown Settlement
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Jamestowne
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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

Beach Cottage - James River - Ferry End Cottages - Jamestown & Williamsburg

Historic James River, VA Waterfront Cottage with Private Beach. SEE Special Fall Rate and Last Minute Discount

Easy access to the Historic Triangle 0f Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Enter 7 night dates to check weekly rates. There also is a last minute discounted rate and early booking rate which can be combined with the weekly discount. 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 (propane provided) 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.

JAMES RIVER DETAILS
The river near the shore is shallow offering a great location for children to play. There are NO JELLY FISH IN THE JAMES RIVER OFFERING COMFORTABLE PLAY AND SWIMMING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

The James River is a tidal river with two tides a day. The tide comes in and goes out very slowly every 12 hours. Good secure water shoes are advised for comfort. 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. Both cottages are on several venues.

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.

For security purposes, there are exterior security cameras installed on the cottage entry side overlooking the yard and parking area, on the waterside overlooking the beach and water, and on the north side overlooking the north side of the cottage and yard.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Jamestown Settlement. Features include a water park. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Smith's Fort and 12 minutes from Chippokes Plantation State Park
Beach Cottage - James River - Ferry End Cottages - Jamestown & Williamsburg offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Beach Cottage - James River - Ferry End Cottages - Jamestown & Williamsburg also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Surry cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Cottage not childproof. Parents MUST be watchful.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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