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5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
Historic James River, VA Waterfront Cottage with Private Beach. SEE Last Minute and Weekly Discounts.
Easy access to the Historic Triangle 0f Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Celebrate America’s 250 Year Birthday at Yorktown - the site of the end of the Revolutionary War.
Enter 7 night dates to check weekly rates. There also is a last minute discount 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 high speed 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.
Swimming in the river is fun since there are no jelly fish in the James River with a sandy, shallow river along beach area.
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. Great restaurant just 1.5 miles from the cottage for easy meal options.
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 is 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 Road by Jamestown Settlement.
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 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 floodlights & 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.
Easy access to the Historic Triangle 0f Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Celebrate America’s 250 Year Birthday at Yorktown - the site of the end of the Revolutionary War.
Enter 7 night dates to check weekly rates. There also is a last minute discount 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 high speed 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.
Swimming in the river is fun since there are no jelly fish in the James River with a sandy, shallow river along beach area.
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. Great restaurant just 1.5 miles from the cottage for easy meal options.
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 is 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 Road by Jamestown Settlement.
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 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 floodlights & 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.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Virginia
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Wonderful location, so peaceful and we enjoyed it so much would highly recommend this place
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
I absolutely loved this little cottage and can’t wait to visit again!! It had everything we needed and more. Loved the small private beach and watching the ferry crossing the James River. Spent time in Smithfield, which I want to do again and spent a day across the river visiting Williamsburg. I also got in a little fishing! The owner was great to work with and provided tons of info to make planning my visit perfect. I highly recommend this sweet little cottage!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
We had a lovely stay in Deena’s cottage. The cottage was super convenient to the car ferry, and we took many fun trips into Williamsburg and Jamestown with the kids. We enjoyed the private slice of beach right outside the cottage and kayaking with the kids in the river. Deena was incredibly communicative and knowledgeable and the check-in/out process was seamless. The cottage was well-appointed and the kitchen well-stocked and had everything we needed. All in all, the cottage was a perfect fit for our family of four!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
It was an okay stay. The host was very communicative and responds very quickly. That was nice and convient. Was looking for a quick place and I originally wanted the other cottage but was told it “wasnt available,”so we ended up in this cottage. Though no one was staying in the other cottage and no one came to do work on it. The outside does not look like the photos. Looks like it has been kinda let go for some years. Rooms were very very small. It doesn’t have actual living room furniture, it’s a patio set that also seems to be very old. Not very comfy to lounge on. Bathroom is cute and a cute concept but nowhere to put any of your shower needs in the shower with you. I personally wasn’t very please with the cleanliness of it, but I cleaned for 15 years (home and commercial) and am very picky when it comes to that. Lots of rules for the home and very limited parking. The views of the ferry dock were nice and did see about of wild life. But keep in mind the ferry is a little noisy coming and going so you will hear that all day. Luckily the baby slept through the rumble of the ferry coming and going. For some reason all the smoke detectors were taken down. Thankfully we were able to find a place to stay as last minute as we did but unfortunately would not want to stay here again and do not think it was worth the priced.
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9.6Outstanding
(70 Ratings)
"Wonderful location, so peaceful and we enjoyed it so much would highly recommend this place"
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