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Charming Quiet Retreat on North River in Historic Gloucester, Virginia

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Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gloucester, VA
  • Place, Brown Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gloucester Public Library
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Center
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Charming Quiet Retreat on North River in Historic Gloucester, Virginia

Welcome to this guesthouse garage apartment on the North River in Gloucester! Lots of special events are going on for the US 250th Anniversary in our region of American Colonial History. Enjoy a quiet retreat at this private setting overlooking both a river and a creek in Gloucester County. The guesthouse is a separate building from the owners' house, and is very private. Nestled in an area of historic estates and down a long country lane, this guest house apartment offers a base for exploring the nearby Historic Triangle – Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown -- the latter where we won the Revolutionary War. Check out the websites of these individual attractions for further information. You can also explore the rural counties of Gloucester and Mathews with historic courthouses and charming shops. While the property feels away-from-it-all, it is only five miles from the village of Gloucester with restaurants, grocery stores, a gourmet shop with prepared foods, and clothes and jewelry and gift shops. It is also a short drive to an historic country store on neighboring Ware Neck that has both prepared foods and a wine shop, and it is near the world-renowned gardens of Brent and Becky's Bulbs. A canoe and two kayaks are available for paddling or fishing. Country walks, birding, or quiet reading on a deck overlooking both a river and a creek are relaxing pastimes that await you. Guests also have access to the owners' private dock and can fish from the dock, the shore or the kayaks.

The apartment contains 1 separate bedroom, a large living room with kitchen and dining nook, 1 bathroom, and a deck overlooking woods and water. The deck can seat 4. The bedroom has a queen bed, and the living room has a couch that turns into a queen size futon bed so the space can accommodate 4 people. Guests say that the property is a great place to chill out for a quiet few days or week, or to use as a base for touring the many historic areas in Tidewater Virginia. Longer term stays are also welcome. There are many cultural activities in Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg in addition to the historic sites themselves. The villages of Gloucester and Mathews also have various festivals and events throughout the year, among them the Gloucester Daffodil Festival in late March and the Garden Club of Virginia Historic Garden Week tour in April. This area of Gloucester County was once known as the "Venice of Tidewater," and today is still known as the "land of life worth living." Internet service is available through a Verizon Jetpack. Come for a visit to beautiful Tidewater Virginia!
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be close to Ware Parish Church. You'll find features such as laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Ware Parish Church and 9 minutes from Fairfield Foundation
As a guest of Charming Quiet Retreat on North River in Historic Gloucester, Virginia , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gloucester guest house is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Check out is simple here. Please wash any dirty dishes. Owner will strip beds. Pile used towels in bathroom. Leave key at bottom of stairs. Do not lock door.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming Quiet Retreat on North River in Historic Gloucester, Virginia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jerzy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with a very helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place to disconnect and soak in nature. Beautiful water front property and perfect host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and host, very peaceful and quiet with plenty of nature !!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Beautiful setting right on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I would definitely recommend the place and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private, quiet and roomy. Really enjoyed the accommodations. Host was great as well. Highly recommended.?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on the Chesapeake Bay. The weather was great for getting outside, not too hot in September. Had a couple of nice sits by the water. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geta S.

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

Quaint quiet place to stay

Close to all the attractions, but just far enough away to have a peaceful , restful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Beautiful place to stay!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of great areas to explore. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keralina W.

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

Five Star Stay

She was so kind and helpful. The location was super quiet and she was a very generous host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Fabulous

Wonderful, southern living at its best. Beautiful views of the Bay, gracious hosts, very comfortable and everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Relaxing River Retreat

Another pleasant stay at the guest house - my "go to" spot when I am in Gloucester to care for my elderly parents
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host will be sure to meet and greet you when you arrive. My husband and I loved the guesthouse with its easy access to canoeing, kayaking, sitting on the balcony, and driving to Gloucester and nearby Matthew’s for dinner. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Comfortable and relaxing

It was an excellent vacation. We were able to see family and enjoy all the surrounding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Great location and property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Anne’s property. It was clean, well-maintained and convenient to the Historical Triangle. Anne is a wonderful host making sure we had all we needed to enjoy our stay. We’ll certainly plan to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

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

Nice place

Cartridge house is clean and comfortable. Property is amazing and host are very nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great stay

The grounds and the house were beautiful. We had a great time and would love to return. The hosts were attentive and available. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Such a nice, clean place to relax! Anne’s place is comfortable and had everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Nice private getaway

Great private getaway. Perfect fir a couple looking to relax. Ann was an excellent host, very helpful. Near Williamsburg and other area attractions but with a rural feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Delightful

The owners are really terrific, taking care of any concerns, and the apartment has a lovely view of the bay and as well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Family Caregiving Trip

This place was perfect for what I needed for this trip. I was visiting my elderly parents who are in hospice care and assisted living and the guest house provided the perfect retreat for me to unwind and recharge
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily I.

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

Beautiful River Property in Great Location!

Excellent stay! Beautiful views! Excellent Hostess! Easily accessible to Gloucester Court House area and restaurants. Nutall store was great! Most important the Bed was Comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Peaceful

Enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and area in spite of the rain. Host family were very nice, attentive to details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail F.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

Our stay was amazing. Anne showed us the property when we first arrived and made us feel welcomed. This location is very peaceful and very private. It’s close to local restaurants and grocery stores. Would highly recommend anyone to book this vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023