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Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock

Gloucester vacation home with kitchen

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A view from a balcony overlooking a lake with a dock, a boat, and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.
A large house surrounded by trees and a white fence.
A window with a view of a deck and a body of water.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gloucester, VA
  • Place, Captain John Smith National Historic Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Walter Reed Birthplace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Middle Peninsula State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

In Gloucester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Captain John Smith National Historic Trail and Walter Reed Birthplace. Stifel Conservation Easement is within 6 miles (10 km) and Middle Peninsula State Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Captain John Smith National Historic Trail - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Walter Reed Birthplace - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Beaverdam Park - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Middle Peninsula State Park - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 46 min drive - 33.1 miles

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 56 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que - ‬55 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock

Welcome to York Overlook! Enjoy this three bedrooms house for the entire family! Put the kids in the bunk room with a single over double bunk bed and a double bed, the kids will enjoy the primary bathroom complete with a shower and separate soaking tub to splash in. There is a second bedroom on the main floor furnished with a single over double bunk bed, great for kids or adults to enjoy. There is a hall bathroom with laundry room and shower also. Upstairs is the primary bedroom that is a true RETREAT with a king bed, separate sitting area, full bathroom and even a lovely balcony to enjoy. The house includes great spaces for recreation for all! the main living area is a fantastic OPEN CONCEPT space including a wonderful updated modern kitchen including breakfast bar seating. There is a cozy kitchen table and a large dining table along with comfortable seating to watch tv and movies. Enjoy AMAZING VIEWS from the full wall of windows. Outdoors features a porch overlooking the river and fenced in yard. The home is on a hill overlooking the river. Enjoy a fabulous dock with a launch for kayaks and a slip for your boat. Home is complete with everything needed to enjoy the water, kayaks, and paddles and life vests. Set up a picnic or play with the kids on the sandy beach by the river. There are outdoor games such as volleyball and cornhole, as well as a myriad of indoor entertainment including table shuffleboard, darts, foosball, games and table puzzles. Truly a WATERFRONT paradise for your family to enjoy.

For a money saving vacation, just stay onsite and enjoy your family time. If you want more adventure there are ample activities just a short drive away.

Colonial Williamsburg 1 Hour
Bush Gardens 1 Hour
Compass Family Entertainment Complex 45 Minutes
Several Small Waterman Museums Within an Hour
Downtown Gloucester 10 Minutes
Gloucester Point Fishing Pier 25 Minutes
Historic Yorktown and Yorktown Waterfront Beaches 30 Minutes
Fishing Charters Nearby
Sailing Charters are out of Yorktown Waterfront Pier or York River Yacht Haven

There is also a large flat sandy area between the house and river for the kids to pitch tents and of course there is a fire pit.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.3 mi (63-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock to downtown Gloucester?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi away from Gloucester.

Beautiful & Peaceful House Overlooking the River. Pets Welcome! Kayaks and Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday visit

Was very happy with our stay and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a place on the water front.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall break

We enjoyed our stay. The location was peaceful and relaxing and the sunsets were incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for sure

Clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We loved it! Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The absolute BEST! Our new home away from home!!

The property had everything! It had picturesque views, serenity, fun activities for all age groups, and a fun layout! The owner is top notch and extremely accommodating. will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic triangle

Very nice property with a beautiful of the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway.

We enjoyed our stay in Gloucester. The property was as presented and we brought our small dogs with us who loved the completely fenced area in the back of the house. The views were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed getting out on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Everything went great! Very clean house and beautiful view! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Vacation

Great property. Wonderful views. Quiet and peaceful. Hosts were tremendous with their instructions and details regarding our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great size space

Great size space and it was very easy to extend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leanna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys weekend

Great property and location. Visited Busch Gardens and went go karting. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Enjoyable

Great communication! A very relaxing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lake House

We came to town for a wedding. The house and surrounding environment were very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great property with view

great view of York River, lots of amenities with things for all ages. Completely furnished , lots of games, books, utensils, privacy etc. for family members of all ages. You can sit and relax or go for a canoe or kayak ride. Just a really nice place. The owner manger was very helpful and seemed to really care about guests' experience. Stayed for 9 nights over the summer and had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing waterfront property

My marine daughter wanted a girl cousin weekend before shipping off to Okinawa. They came from South Carolina, Ohio Maryland and Northern Virginia and this was an awesome place to meet and spend the weekend. So thankful to have had this time and perfect place to relax and have some fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Beauty by the River

We came to Gloucester to attend a family gathering, and this beautiful house was perfect for our needs. Mark is a kind and attentive host, the house is thoughtfully equipped (with even a "Just in Case" basket of personal care supplies), and it was wonderful to be able to watch the river from the common rooms. Many thanks, Mark!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Owners communicated with us prior to booking to answer a couple of questions. The home was very nice, fully stocked kitchen with appliances, dishes...(which we loved being we came from out of town.) Home had a lot of beds to fit all of us and a lot of seating in the living room area! Beautiful view from the living room, kitchen and back of house. Next time we come to Virginia to visit family, we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One word - Awesome

This home was amazing. The house was well kept and prepared for a great vacation. Mark made the whole process so easy and was always so quick to respond to any messages we sent. The location is so great, from amazing sunsets, watching Bald Eagles, and great fishing. We could not find one negative thing about the property. Highly recommended for a quiet family vacation. We are already planning our return trip in the near future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, Charming and wonderful for families!

My family had a wonderful time! The communication w/the owner was excellent. The kitchen was fully stocked and many seating options. The porch and back of the house overlooks a panoramic of the water-just beautiful. The game room was a huge hit for kids/adults alike. The owner kindly provided firewood. We even caught a few fish off the nearby bridge. We loved it:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamilla C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing along the river

The house comfortably provided room for three adults and two medium sized dogs. The fencing of the back yard was a true bonus for the dogs. We enjoyed relaxing along the river. We were completely surprised when we saw dolphin swimming in the river. The town of Gloucester offered quaint shops and a wonderful bakery/cafe (Sweet Tooth Cafe). Found great food at Olivia's in the Village and Lulu Birds Kitchen. Just an enjoyable week.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but….

Nice property however needs a deep cleaning….refrigerator, under beds, sticky floors, and ceiling fan definitely needs attention. Nice area. The dining area antique table and chairs are not comfortable…the rest of the couches and chairs are good…lots of room and nice game room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just beautiful

I was absolutely pleasantly surprised how beautiful this home was. A lot of antique pieces was a thrill for me to see, and the dining room table...whew! It was such a lovely piece! We had plenty of room so we didn't feel cramped. The bed upstairs was definitely more comfortable than my own at home. We definitely didn't want to leave, and hooe to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sabin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent water front house for the ultimate getaway

It’s an excellent water front property with plenty of space for fishing and crabbing. The host - Mark - really helped us with his valuable inputs and it was very easy to communicate with him. Our group was interested in fishing & selected this property as it has shallow waterfront. Mark’s great suggestions helped us catch fishes and he was very friendly right from the very beginning - from reservation till check out. Enjoyed the sunset, sunrise and the great ambiance this house has. Planning to go back again with family - perfect house to have a family vacation as well as hangout with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sunsets, Great time, relaxing, enjoyable scene

We thoroughly enjoyed the views and experience of Chesapeake Bay as a family. The natural surroundings of the bay spoke to my need to connect with nature, US history, my family, and my partner. The house was accommodating and well kept which was much appreciated for a family such as ours that is extended, loves to spend time, and cook together. We had all of the luxuries of feeling at home but being away all the same, with the space we all needed for comfort. I would recommend this house for the accommodating hosts, house, and location. A retreat I look forward to returning to with my family for vacations to come. For those that don’t relate to my family situation, I would still recommend, there are many rooms for friends including a game room and a beach to hang. Loved it, will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

harry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cool property!

We stayed here during a visit to the historic triangle, Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown with our two daughters and two dogs. Maybe we didn't read it right, but we unexpectedly. We're thrilled to find a fence in yard. The dock was nice for fishing and while we didn't use the boats, it's nice that they were there as well. The house was clean and plenty big for all of us. It's about 40 minutes to Williamsburg and a little further to Busch gardens but we were able to have all the amenities of a riverfront property and not be too far from all those attractions. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024