Title: Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27412300/27412260/w996h700x0y47-c62782b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27412300/27412260/e3910371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27412300/27412260/ffd5ac73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27412300/27412260/2508eb9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27412300/27412260/w1024h669x0y99-42d878a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serenity of a waterfront cottage on the York River, with three bedrooms and two full baths that comfortably sleep 6. Take in spectacular sunrises to the east of the deck and enjoy gentle river breezes from your porch rockers or navigate the creek by canoe or kayak. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 per guest stay ( 30 lbs or less) with pet fee. (30.00 per pet per night) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No smoking in house or on property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23359500/23359465/332733b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet Riverfront House with Private Sandy Beach. 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for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Will host events of 25 or less. Extra fee required ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking in house or on property ## 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Private Island York River Gloucester Point On A Private In The York River Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Hayes Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Cottage Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Cottage Hayes On A Private In The York River Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Hayes Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Cottage Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Cottage Hayes ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.28382%2C-76.53252&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b4n-aNb-cb26iTH9z_6zYV4v-TI=) Gloucester Point, VA #### What's nearby - Gloucester Point Beach Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles - Yorktown Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 26 min drive - 15.8 miles - Water Country USA - 29 min drive - 17.9 miles - College of William and Mary - 36 min drive - 20.9 miles #### Getting around - Williamsburg Transportation Center - 33 min drive - Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Yorktown Pub - ‬12 min drive - ‪Scoot's BBQ - ‬7 min drive - ‪York River Oyster Company - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sals Sicilian Pizza & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage on a Private Island in the York River pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Cottage on a Private Island in the York River? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage on a Private Island in the York River? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage on a Private Island in the York River located? > This family-friendly Hayes cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Abingdon Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of York River Crossing and White Marsh Shopping Center. Riverwalk Landing and Machicomoco State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question