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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gloucester Point, VA
  • Gloucester Point Beach Park
    11 min drive
  • Yorktown Beach
    11 min drive
  • Colonial National Historical Park
    16 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Hayes

With a stay at this cottage in Hayes, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Carmines Islands and a 3-minute drive from Abingdon Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Busch Gardens Williamsburg and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from College of William and Mary.
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What's nearby

  • Yorktown Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 25 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Water Country USA - 27 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • College of William and Mary - 31 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Merchants Square - 31 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hana Sushi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪York River Oyster Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yorktown Pub - ‬12 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.

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)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mike and Donna Mills

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • 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 mall
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 transportation 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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 319 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 319 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Across the magic bridge…..
Give yourself 24 hours to settle in. We arrived in perfect weather for a 4 day respite and only for one day, with land breezes, did we experience some pesky flies. The fresh salt air, wide star-lit skies, 24/7 quiet and mesmerizing moon-glow off the waters, 360 degrees worth, more than make up for any such small annoyance. There is some history to appreciate about the island and the cottage. When you find yourself first thing in the morning checking the tide schedules, you will then realize you’ve slipped into island mode and have totally exhaled. The cottage at Carmine’s Island works its own special magic on you thanks to Donna and Mike. We left in rejuvenated spirits and with lasting fond memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Lecanto

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
We had a good time. The house was nice clean and in a very unique location. The first time on the bridge was a little scary but everything worked out well. we would stay again if we were in the same area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love coming here
This is our 3rd trip to this quiet little island. It is a great place to relax, and there is plenty to do in Williamsburg & Yorktown. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
Our family of 5 recently enjoyed a weekend at this lovely cottage. The views are gorgeous!! The kitchen, dining area and living room all overlook the water. We enjoyed playing games and eating meals all while enjoying the views. The cottage had many nice amenities, and the owners were very accommodating. Close to Yorktown and grocery stores. It was the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pets allowed is important
The cottage was clean and comfortable, as were the beds. My friend and our respective pups had a nice walk down to the main house/pier and around the small island. The high tides made coming and going over the wooden bridge a little dicey but it didn't present a problem. Communication with the host was a breeze even though they were out of town at the time. Watching the herons and egrets in the marshes was an additional treat. I'd highly recommend the cottage and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ted S.

vacation
The cottage was nice, rustic and nautically decorated. The location was good for the areas we wanted to visit. Safety Concerns: The porch steps to the side door were very steep - should be 4 or 5 not 3. The mold in the upstairs shower was a issue, and the lack of useful railing on the steps to the upstairs. The decorative railing was difficult to use for balance.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Get Away
Decided at the last minute to check out Yorktown, VA for our anniversary. We needed a place that allowed dogs and I always love to get away to a place with water. This property had both. The home was very rustic, had great views, and comfy. For a quick trip, this was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The property is in a great location with stunning views. The hosts were super friendly, communcaitive and knowledge of the local area. We were able to go fishing on their nice pier. Super accomadating and pet friendly. THANKS
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views and an enchanting cottage
This is a peaceful, beautiful costal Virginia home that I hope will never change. If you are looking to get away from the modern day stress and hectic life-style, then this is your place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The cottage is in a great location close to the Historic Area of Virginia. We visited Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg. My 15 year old son said he would always remember this special place and that says it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shortened stay due to weather
Was nice for the days we could stay. Left halfway through due to Hurricane Debby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
House was great. aC is a little finicky and had to be repaired during our stay. Lots of ants and bugs. An exterminator should be called but overall the house is amazing. The mosquitoes prevent use of the amazing deck and the view but that is no fault of owners. Private boat launch was nice and it is very secluded, yet close to lots of attractions. We would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island cottage
This is a great place to stay. It was quiet and tranquil after busy day’s sightseeing. Close to all the major sights would recommend to anyone going to Williamsburg area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay in this idyllic home
This is the second occasion we have stayed at the cottage for a month and can’t wait to return again! Location is heavenly nothing better than sitting on the deck watching the wildlife in the garden and on the York river. The house is also very well situated for Williamsburg with all its attractions. A home from home with regard amenities. Donna and Mike are great hosts and are very responsive to their guests. Would not hesitate to recommend this home.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
My husband, chihuahua and I stayed at the cottage for 4 days while in Virginia. We loved the view of the water from all the windows that allowed natural light in. We watched all the birds and crabs while sitting on the back porch. The location is great for visiting all the Historic areas. We took a segway tour and Ghost tour in Yorktown. We spent a whole day walking around in Williamsburg. Being a history buff my husband really enjoyed it. I even learned a few things. LOL I would recommend staying here if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen h.

Liked: Cleanliness
location, location, location!
Spectacular location. Unbelievable views. Extremely well appointed house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel s., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
RELAXING
We had a very enjoyable stay. Peaceful, quiet, tranquil. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Met with longtime friends for a getaway. The place isn't fancy, but we weren't looking for fancy, just a quiet hideout. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
Relaxing picturesque. We stayed in and cooked. It was fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway!
This place was perfect for me, my husband and two adult friends. The views from the kitchen and family room are beautiful and peaceful. The kitchen was well stocked, the gas fireplace worked and the hosts were very good at communicating with us. We had no issues and would highly recommend this home. Thanks Mike and Donna!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

grant f., Charlottesville, va

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Wonderful property surrounded by nature. The hosts were very nice and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
York River Cottage
Cottage was in the a great location to explore the Williamsburg area. It was cozy and had wonderful views of the river and wildlife from the back deck. The essentials were stocked and the host was easy to contact if necessary. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joel E., PADUCAH, KY 42003

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Carole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
Never have I ever stayed at such a quiet, beautiful waterfront location. If relaxation is what you seek...well, you have arrived at your destination!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024