Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate | Cottage in Gloucester

10.0 (271 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Ware Cottage | Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate

1 Bedroom Cottage in Ware, Gloucester

Come spend your vacation in this quiet, peaceful setting on the Ware River. This charming and romantic 2 story cottage has hand hewn post and peg construction dating to the 1890's. There are fireplaces in both the living room and bedroom with ceiling fans in the bedroom and on the front porch. Just in front of the cottage is a restored icehouse used to store vegetables and dairy with blocks of ice brought from up north by steamboats down the Chesapeake Bay. The waterfront is a short stroll down our private oyster shell drive and has a pier with a floating dock, table, chairs and fishing gear. This is a perfect spot for watching our beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine, fishing, crabbing, or launching your canoe or kayak. The Cottage is 1 hr from Richmond or Norfolk, 2 hours from DC, 45 min from Williamsburg, 30 min from Yorktown, and 20 minutes to the Arts and waterman community of Mathews. It provides a great home base for exploring this beautiful and diverse region of Virginia.

Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate is located in Ware. Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ware has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ware, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Books
General
  • English
  • Near the bay
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • On the river
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Stair gate
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: please provide crate if you leave your pet alone. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Mike C.
May 12, 2025 05:04:19 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The cottage was just as described, well appointed and equipped.Property was secluded, just the right respite.Love the area and we will return again.
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