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Cottage on a Private Island in the York River

Cottage on a Private Island in the York River

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The Island Cottage
Westward view across Broad Creek approaching via the wooden bridge.
Sunroom/Family Room open to east views of the York River and the kitchen.
Balcony view of the Living room which faces west.
The kitchen island and bar with cabinets to house the DVD/Flat Screen system.

Overview of Cottage on a Private Island in the York River

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gloucester Point, VA
  • Popular LocationYorktown Beach11 min drive
  • AirportNewport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationBusch Gardens Williamsburg25 min drive
  • Popular LocationWater Country USA27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage on a Private Island in the York River

Enjoy the peace and quiet of a waterfront cottage on the beautiful york river but minutes from historic yorktown, williamsburg, busch gardens and water country usa. For the nature enthusiasts enjoy the beautiful wildlife, including ospreys, egrets, bald eagles and blue herons right in your back yard. Bring your canoe or kayak and navigate the creek or river shore. But if you only need to rest sit in the porch rockers and enjoy the gentle river breezes with spectacular sunrises to the east of the deck and sunsets to the west of the front porch. Come and make your own island memories and savor island life. Amenities include three bedrooms (2 qn, 1 set of bunk beds) 2 full baths. The house comfortably sleeps 6 with the queen sleeper sofa (for 8 guests) in the living room. The cottage is fully equipped with high speed WiFi, steaming you tube tv flat screen tv in the family room. The kitchen is fully furnished with frig, dishwasher, microwave, gas stove/oven and small appliances. If you are interested in fishing the York River, the Gloucester Pt. pier and beach are 3 miles away. Historic Yorktown is 6miles away with a great beach and shopping area with local eateries. Water Country USA and Busch Gardens are within 20 minutes with a lovely parkway drive. Beat the congestion of staying in Va. Beach or Williamsburg and come enjoy peace and quiet as you tour the area or beach it nearby. Pet friendly for one dog guest with pet fee. (16.50 per pet per night)

Property manager

Mike and Donna Mills

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sunrise on the Severn River
Welcome to The Cottage at Jameslin
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, (170 reviews)
Welcome to The Cottage at Jameslin

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Will host events of 25 or less. Extra fee required

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house or on property
In the event a pet guest stays without the known permission of owner, the guest damage deposit will be charged $250

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Will host events of 25 or less. Extra fee required
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hayes

Located in Hayes, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Williamsburg Premium Outlets is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Traveling with kids? Consider Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, or check out an event or a game at York County Sports Complex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gloucester Point, VA

What's nearby

  • Yorktown Beach - 11 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 25 min drive
  • Water Country USA - 27 min drive
  • College of William and Mary - 31 min drive
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 33 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Yorktown Pub - 12 min drive
  • Burger King - 19 min drive
  • IDK Raw Bar Grill and Gaming - 7 min drive
  • Scoot's BBQ - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something out of a book
Property has a ton of character. Kids loved it. Nice drive to both Bush Gardens and Williamsburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable weekend and memorable stay
Stayed at the Gloucester Point cottage for graduation weekend at CNU in nearby Newport News (pretty easy ~35 min drive to the campus). What a great find! The 360* views were spectacular with all kinds of waterfowl in the marshes off of the York River. The house was nicely equipped and furnished and perfect for a small family gathering. The Mills were very responsive to address questions/concerns. The outdoor property/deck provided an excellent venue for a family celebration. Unlike many rentals I’ve encountered, the grill was immaculate and perfect for our cook out. I would definitely stay again. There was a great selection of stores and local restaurants on the Gloucester side and accessible with a short drive to Yorktown which kept us close except for the trips to CNU for the campus events.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Let the silence wash over and your cares fade away
Thank you Donna and Mike for creating a cozy, tranquil, and secluded spot for families can enjoy. Our dog Remy loved it!! The silence was meditative and wish we could stay longer. Would not change a thing except to warn ppl about the Wendy's down the street. It is the worst in Gloucester!! Tony & Milena's Pizzeria was amazing!!! A short drive to outlets and Yorktown. Wonderful memories!! The Nguyen's
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel E., PADUCAH, KY 42003

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cozy Cottage
Perfect place to stay, we explored Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Yorktown, and Norfolk. Cottage had everything you could want, decorations were perfect, kitchen had everything you could want. We sat in the sunroom every morning and drank coffee and watched all the birds out the window. The house also has a cool view of the Naval weapons base and we could watch the Navy ships come in to get loaded. If your thinking about staying here book it, It is an old house but that just adds to the charm!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, peaceful, and private!
Breathtaking! Loved every minute and has everything you could possibly want in a private and relaxing vacation! We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Donna Mills

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We love fishing, gardening, long walks and sunset golf cart rides with our children and visiting grandchildren to count the egrets and heron.

Why they chose this property

The property is a true getaway but so convenient to everything in the area. We moved to the main house in 2006 and purchased the cottage in 2012 to have available for famiy, friends and guests. Everyone loves to come to and stay on the island!
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