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Franktown Artist Cottage

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Franktown, VA
  • Popular LocationBarrier Islands Center9 min drive
  • Popular LocationChatham Vineyards10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Charles Beach25 min drive
  • AirportSalisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)87 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Nassawadox

In Nassawadox .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Holly Grove Vineyards and 6 miles (10 km) of Northampton Shopping Center with a stay here. Chatham Vineyards is within 6 miles (10 km) and Barrier Island Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holly Grove Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Barrier Islands Center - 9 min drive
  • Chatham Vineyards - 10 min drive
  • Cape Charles Beach - 25 min drive
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Hardee's - 7 min drive
  • The Great Machipongo Clam Shack - 4 min drive
  • Exmore Diner - 7 min drive
  • Sage Diner - 9 min drive

About this property

Franktown Artist Cottage

Our place is close to Exmore, Eastville, Brownsville Nature Conservancy, Williams Dressage, Chincoteague, Chatham Vineyards, Savage Dunes Beach Park, Kiptopeake State Beach, Cape Charles Beach, restaurants and shops, Bay Creek golf, antique shops, Southeast Expeditions Kayak tours, Yoga at Indigo, birdwatching, Virginia Hang Gliding. Ideal for couples, adventurers, quiet retreats, business travelers, and pets (one-time $20 pet fee per pet, per stay). New pillow-top mattress for your comfort!

The space
Cozy, rustic retreat on pastoral horse farm furnished with eclectic furniture and local art. Bring your basketball—we have a new half court in the backyard. (Please keep the gate closed at all times—we have horses). If you like to grill, bring it on, we provide coals but please clean the grill after each use with Scotch-brite pads, water and simple soap provided. We also can arrange a campfire fire pit if you let us know in advance.
We have WiFi but please do not expect lightning speed-it is DSL.
Please note that the Eastern Shore is full of nature, including, dear, wild turkey, birds and the food source for birds—bugs. We try our best to keep the bugs out of the cottage, so help us by keeping the windows and doors closed to prevent unwanted friends from entering.

Guest access
Walking tails, perfect for a Williams Dressage retreat.

Other things to note
The Brownsville preserve is about 2 miles east. Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve in Eastville - vast beach on the bay.
Kiptopeake state beach park is about 20 miles south. Choncoteague park is about 40 minutes north. Chatham Vineyards is about 5 miles south. Savage Neck Dune natural area preserve is about 10 miles south. Town of Cape Charles is 18 miles south. Barrier Islands Center is 6 miles south.
Dining / Restaurants
Little Italy in Nassawadox, Casa Hispana has a great taco truck at the end of Franktown Road @ 13.
Mexican food El Maguey, in Belle Haven
Local food: Exmore Diner, Exmore, Machipongo Trading Company for coffee and lunch,
Machipongo Clam Shack, Nassawadox (seafood)
The Island House, (Wachapreague)
Town of Onancock is 20 miles north Maurice is excellent,
Bizotto's Bistro, Blarney Stone Pub.
Town of Cape Charles 18 miles south: Cape Charles Distillery, Oyster Farm, Ambrosia, The Shanty (seasonal-not in winter), Kelly's Gingernut pub.
Theatre: Palace Theatre (Cape Charles), Northstreet Playhouse and Roseland Movie Theatre (Onancock).
If you will be bringing pets-either dogs or cats, we have a one-time fee of $20 per pet.

Property manager

Richard

Languages

French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Franktown Artist Nassawadox
Franktown Artist Cottage Guesthouse
Franktown Artist Cottage Nassawadox
Franktown Artist Cottage Guesthouse Nassawadox

Frequently asked questions

How close is Franktown Artist Cottage to the airport?

This guesthouse is 53.2 mi (61-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Franktown Artist Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Franktown Artist Cottage to the beach?

This guesthouse is 19.4 mi (25-min drive) from Cape Charles Beach.

Does Franktown Artist Cottage offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Franktown Artist Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Franktown Artist Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Franktown Artist Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Franktown Artist Cottage have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Franktown Artist Cottage have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Franktown Artist Cottage to downtown Nassawadox?

This guesthouse is 0.1 mi away from Franktown.

Franktown Artist Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Roger K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid this property
As we arrived, there were numerous branches on the roof and leaves in the gutters. As we entered, there was a very musty/moldy smell. We witnessed many spiders on the ceiling, crickets on the floor and even worms under the bath mat. The countertops were very dirty the upholstery needed cleaning. After killing the critters, we noticed that every window had huge spiderwebs outside them. We have stayed at many vrbo’s but this was the worst. We nearly left upon arrival and left 2 days early because we couldn’t stay any longer in such a disgusting place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful stay. Quiet,relaxing, clean and comfortable. Will try to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tony & Chandra B., Lima. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cottage.
Everything that was needed. Bathroom was clean, shower head was a little wonky. Kitchen well stocked with cookware/plates/glasses & silverware. AC worked very well, it was a hot couple days when we stayed. Wi-fi was very, very spotty and we didn’t have much cell signal there. Overall very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed
Hope it's available next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant accommodations
Lovely setting. Comfortable and attractive accommodations. Difficulty with wifi--we had to use our iPhone hot spots most of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super private and great base for exploring
Richard, our host, did a great job working with us through some unfortunate logistical challenges and helped rescue our trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The cottage is in a perfect place to travel up to Assateague/Chincoteague and down to Cape Charles. We did easy dayhikes at US Fish and Wildlife sites and National Park Service sites along with The Nature Conservancy Brownsville Preserve and loved it. Shout out for Black Narrows Brewery Company for tasty quaffs. The mosquito harem that usually plagues my husband was in its infancy and so no DEET needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway!
We were visiting family nearby and had everything we needed here. Bed was super comfortable and we appreciated being able to bring our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin L.

Franktown property
This property met our needs. We however did not get the Wi-Fi password properly we use the one that was associated with Vrbo but apparently there was another that we should’ve been using we could not receive email updates etc. but I think if we had received a notification about the other net work we would’ve been OK is a nice town and a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in a great spot!
We arrived late and it was not a problem. Very clean and cozy. I would definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023