Ware Haven Cottage On The Ware River With Pool, Pier, And Kayaks.

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Before flowers and foliage surrounded the pool deck.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Gloucester Museum of History
‪9 min drive‬
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
‪9 min drive‬
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
‪35 min drive‬
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ware Haven Cottage is located on the Ware River in Gloucester County, VA. - a 20-minute run by boat to the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy quiet seclusion in a peaceful setting with 270-degree water views, while being only moments from fine dining and shopping in the historic Gloucester Courthouse area. Spend time outside quietly observing the family of bald eagles and other birds like osprey, blue herons, and cranes who nest on the grounds. You may also witness a small pod of dolphins enjoying a playful swim down the river.
Located only minutes from the Virginia Historic Triangle - Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg, this charming, well-maintained cottage boasts beautiful craftsmanship on the inside and breathtaking views outside. The two-bedroom, one-bath home sleeps six. Fully furnished kitchen, two Smart TVs, kayaks, in-ground swimming pool, and lawn games. With over 200’ frontage on the Ware River waterfront, additional privacy provided by the inlet on the right, and beautiful wooded acreage behind, the Ware Haven Cottage offers peaceful privacy year-round. A boat dock is available for docking your boat or jet ski. The mean low tide at the end of the pier is 4 feet. Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, or just relaxing while the kids play basketball, yard games, or swing on the swingset! You may choose to relax in the 20x40’ inground pool during swim season (end of May through late September) with extensive pool decking, great for relaxing with a cold drink and an excellent book. The large screened-in front porch offers long river views any time of day. Enjoy the large fire pit when it gets cooler outside. It’s perfect for marshmallow roasting and making s'mores!

Property manager

Steve and Cindy Lanning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please drive slowly on driveway.

DO NOT DIVE IN THE POOL OR OFF THE END OF THE PIER.

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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gloucester Golf Club and Severn Yachting Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Machicomoco State Park and Middle Peninsula State Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Water Country USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

What's nearby

Gloucester Museum of History - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Yorktown Beach - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 35 min drive - 38.3 km
Water Country USA - 37 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

Williamsburg Transportation Center - 38 min drive
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ware Haven Cottage On The Ware River With Pool, Pier, And Kayaks. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ware Haven Cottage On The Ware River With Pool, Pier, And Kayaks. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ware Haven Cottage On The Ware River With Pool, Pier, And Kayaks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ware Haven Cottage On The Ware River With Pool, Pier, And Kayaks.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ware Haven Cottage On The Ware River With Pool, Pier, And Kayaks. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gloucester Public Library, Main Street Center, and Shoppes at Gloucester. Walter Reed Plaza and White Marsh Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

15 Oct 2024

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Excellent

This is an exceptional place. The location is just stunning, and it is nicely hidden 1/2 mile or so through some woods off of a rural road, but groceries etc are available about 10 mins away. Really good fishing off the pier. Location is reasonably close to a lot of interesting things to do (Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Yorktown, etc.), but also nice just to hang out at the cottage. Space was good for family of four. Exceptionally clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

11 Sept 2024

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Calm and relaxing

We were looking for a quiet place to swim and enjoy the waterfront, and Ware Haven was just perfect. The house was clean and comfortable and the pool (although cold for the end of the season) was sparkling and so, so relaxing. We brought floats but there were all kinds of noodles and floats available. We loved seeing which birds were perched in the trees by the water throughout the day and spotting crabs in the water around the dock. It's a lovely place to spend time. It was an easy drive into Gloucester where the food and shops were wonderful. Everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. I'll be recommending the area and Ware Haven in particular to everyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Y.

23 Aug 2024

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A wonderful time of solitude

Gorgeous and immaculate property. The pool (a rarity in the majority of rental properties on the Middle Peninsula) was the cherry on top! The welcome basket was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Only suggestion I might offer is for a lamp or two in the living room to avoid having to use bright overhead lights at night. A gem of a property otherwise.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci D.

16 Aug 2024

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Breathtaking

Property is absolutely amazing. The drive in to the property makes it feel like your miles away from everything, but walmart and restaurants are 10 minutes up the road. We loved the pool. We got to see a couple egret, a couple river otters but the best was the 4 dolphins that came in. My husband caught a small sand shark which we did not expect! Absolutely did not disappoint!!!expectdolphins thar c

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

7 Aug 2024

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Small slice of heaven

This cottage has everything you could ever want to for a peaceful vacation. The large pool was at about 90 degrees and perfect for swimming on a hot summer day. The views are just incredible, you’re tucked away in the woods, but also overlooking the quiet river and pond with great birdwatching. The dock is a great place to watch the sunset and so is the screened in porch! The home is very clean and tidy and all linens are provided. The location is tucked away, quiet and peaceful, yet stores, shopping centers, restaurants and gas are only a 10 min drive away. We’ve stayed here twice and plan to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

4 Aug 2024

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Relaxing!

We enjoyed this vacation home so much! The outside is amazing. The kids had so much to do outside. We caught fish and crabs off the pier. My 17 year old and 12 year old went fishing on the kayaks. The pool was so nice to have. My 7 year old loved the pool. There is also a basketball hoop, swings and fire pit we enjoyed. Inside the screened in porch was our favorite. We used one Picnic table to eat and the other for puzzles. The bedroom upstairs is open and the steps are small. The bathroom shower is on the small side. The washer and dryer is in the garage. This house is very clean. The area is our favorite! There is so much stuff to do. Walmart is just 10 minutes away we used for groceries. We went to the zoo that was an hour away. We went to Bush Gardens that was about 30 minutes away. We had an amazing vacation filled with so many memories! :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

27 July 2024

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Great place to stay

What a beautiful property. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The spot on the river could not be beat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

20 July 2024

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Beautiful location

Absolutely beautiful outdoors right on the river. Peaceful and lovely. Home inside is smallish but just right for 2-3 people. We stayed with our college age daughter and it was fine. My only suggestion for the place would be some lamps in the living room to avoid having to use overhead lights in the evening. I would not suggest staying in this location with any small children—the steps to the loft bedroom are open and a fall risk for littles.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney and Douglas P.

20 July 2024

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Great Family Home

We stayed here with Family and it was absolutely amazing. So much fun! We definitely plan to come back ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coach Sal D.

29 June 2024

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Relaxing and comfortable, the perfect get away

The sunsets and sunrises were magnificent. This vacation cottage was a perfect get away vacation. Property and pool were super clean. Caught 20+ Croakers off the dock when fishing (hint use raw shrimp) Will definitely come again! Thank you Lannings!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn F.

16 June 2024

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River-front with pool

This property is a peaceful river-front retreat, complete with plenty to do. We kayaked, biked, played basketball, swam (in the beautiful pool), ate outside and watched the various local birds with our binoculars. A large fire pit was made available too. There were also plenty of programs/movies & plenty of space for us. We visited Williamsburg area (Busch Gardens), Virginia Beach (dinner & escape room) as well as Urbana for minigolf and ice cream. A nearby restaurant had great food, including seafood. Our hosts were available and helpful - leaving us wonderful gifts from vendors in the area. The house & property is beautiful - a must stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaya J.

9 June 2024

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A rural Virginia experience for a Colorado family

Sweet cottage right on the river. Our highlights were watching the birds play every morning- we loved seeing the ospreys take care of their baby, the red cardinals, and the blue birds chasing the squirrels! The scenery is just beautiful, it almost makes you sad. The twinkling lights of houses across the river are straight out of a Miyazaki movie. The kayaks were enjoyed by my teenager and hubby. The house was well kept and had everything we needed. We enjoyed all the windows everywhere looking out on the river. My great hope for my Colorado born kids to play with the fire flies but they stayed on the marsh, oh well maybe next time? My kids loved chasing and holding frogs. That was a highlight! The areas close by are very rural, was a novelty for us. We enjoyed Williamsburg but our favorite was the Living Virginia Museum. Steve was a very responsive host. Always available by phone! His laundry room help was much appreciated. This was our kiss’ first time to the east coast and here are some adjectives they used to describe Virginia - spacious, green, mysterious, picturesque and storied! We had a great time, thank you Steve!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

6 Apr 2024

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Beautiful Views, Quiet Getaway

This house is just lovely. We took our tween boys down for spring break so we could visit Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Those destinations are a bit of a drive, but the relaxation at the cottage makes it worth it. The boys enjoyed the basketball court and fishing off the dock. I think the house would be exceptional when the pool is open and it’s warm enough to sip your coffee on the screened in porch. (We were there in a chilly, windy late March). Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke P.

23 Oct 2023

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Clean and Peacefull !!

One of the best I've stayed in. Very quiet, clean, and beautiful views. I'll definitely be going back !!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie L.

12 Oct 2023

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A fall break getaway

My family and I all have different ideas for what we wanted to do for our fall break vacation and the Williamsburg area met them all. We picked this place due to having a pool and kayaks. The place was cute and quaint. Close enough to Williamsburg but far enough to be away from people. The hosts were very prompt in communications and left a welcome gift for us. The place was clean and well maintained.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

23 Sept 2023

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Awesome!

This was our second time staying at Ware Haven Cottage … such a great location, perfect for small families. Hosts always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Thanks again, Steve and Cindy!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candi M.

14 Sept 2023

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Amazing!!!

We enjoyed everything about our stay. It has all that you can imagine to entertain your family. It is immaculate and flawless for the price point. We would definitely book again. 💛

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

7 Sept 2023

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Beyond our expectations!

My family and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend together at this beautiful home. Words can not describe just how incredible our time here was. Our three kids (18, 16, 5) didn't want to leave. The time spent in the pool, the kayaks, the swings, the basketball net, fishing... the list goes on. The peace and quiet on the River Ware was just what we all needed. I spent everyday watching the wildlife in the trees and the river. It was hard coming home and back to reality... we are already trying to find a time to revisit! Thank you Cindy! You were an amazing host!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

30 Aug 2023

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great!

This was the second time we've stayed here and would recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Southern NJ

24 Aug 2023

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Even better than described

The setting is idyllic; the house is sparkling; the hosts are thoughtful and prompt. What more can you ask for? We can’t say enough about this property. The pool was a perfect respite after a long day at Busch Gardens. Even the trees seemed straight out of a storybook. A true gem.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

20 Aug 2023

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Lovely

A wonderful place to spend some time. Ware River views don't disappoint. Pool was very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

12 Aug 2023

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Perfect family getaway

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our family (kids aged 4&6). The huge pool was great to swim in all day, and the rope showing the shallow end was perfect for our new swimmers. The house itself was so nice, very clean and has both and open front porch with rockers (great for morning coffees) and a huge screened in porch for meals or later in the evening when inevitably bugs will be out. This house has breathtaking views from all angles. The dock is great we saw lots of crabs and did some fishing. Two nights we even saw dolphins!!! Check in was very easy, and with gps it’s easy to find. We didn’t need to contact the owners because we had zero issues. It’s almost impossible to have a relaxing vacation with small children, but this serene location and all it’s amenities actually made this possible. It was worth the 10 hour drive to get there for us 10/10!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

30 July 2023

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Relaxing vacation

The location and property were beautiful. We enjoyed our week stay. Loved how it was out of town and private yet close enough to travel for food, or site seeing. Nice private pool and lots to do on the property when you aren't site seeing. Cindy and Steve were amazing to rent from very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

May M.

16 July 2023

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Beautiful Escape

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The property is gorgeous and the cottage was very spacious. We especially loved fishing off the pier and swimming in the large pool. There is so much to do in the area and on the property. We didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

8 July 2023

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Beautiful — inside and out

I would not hesitate to recommend this delightful Ware Haven Cottage — and I am fussy, haha! The front porch has two cushioned rocking chairs with perfect views of osprey, herons, woodpeckers, blue birds, and the feistiest, tiny deerkill that chased everything away from her nest — it’s truly wonderful to have watching advantages from practically every room, but the variety of birdlife is exceptional. Sunsets are worthy of a toast…or two. The kitchen is immaculate and has a buffet table full of pots and pans — did I mention the view from the kitchen?! Thank you Cindy and Steve :))

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Cindy Lanning

We love to boat, swim, and spend time outdoors. We lived in ‘the city’ for a long time, but couldn’t resist the charm of Gloucester County! We fell in love with this property in 1995 for its beautiful views, privacy, and central location in the county. We have raised our three children here, and they are among the biggest fans of the Cottage! We especially love that our grown children love the Cottage, too, and are always happy to come back for fun, family days spent on the river!

Why they chose this property

Gloucester County offers an ‘off the beaten path,’ small-town feel. The local dining and shopping on Main Street are just ten minutes away and remind us how simple life can be. The Gloucester Brewing Company, our very own microbrewery, is a very popular spot on Main Street.
This property offers privacy and seclusion while being close to many conveniences we’re used to. We love eating quiet dinners on the pool deck, enjoying the views and the peaceful quiet after a fun day playing on the river or the pool. But when we need to, we can always run to the local Walmart, Food Lion, or Dollar General!

What makes this property unique

Ware Haven Cottage is unique in its location with the Ware River to the front, an inlet to the side, and wooded property behind. While the Cottage is located in central Gloucester, making it in proximity to local and surrounding-area attractions, it is situated at the end of a 1/2 mile lane on over 7 acres of land and offers a quiet place to get away from all the hustle and bustle. Lay in the hammock and take a snooze, or sit on one of several porches or the pool deck and enjoy the beautiful views and wildlife. Whatever you choose, you'll find a peaceful, restful haven here.

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