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Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!

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Exterior
Aerial view
View of river and dock from backyard.
Front of house
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gloucester, VA
  • Place, Thousand Trails Dog Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Trails Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlesex County Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!

Charming & serene waterfront home on the Piankatank River in Gloucester County, VA!

This one level 1400sf cottage (with sweeping views of the river from almost every room) has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a sun room a cozy screened porch, beautiful living room with ROKU tv and a wood burning fireplace, fully stocked kitchen, waterside decks, a terrific fire pit, gas grill, AMAZING dock with stunning views and adirondack chairs, kayaks, paddle board, yard games and more! It is both beautiful and comfy, and we promise you will feel at home right away and not want to leave.

We are experienced hosts with more than 300 five star reviews. No hosting agency to deal with - Scott and I are always just a text or call away. We are dedicated to your having a terrific stay, and know you'll agree that this is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy river life at any time of year.

**PLEASE NOTE: Instant booking is only good for rentals from 2 - 14 days and we do not allow pets. Please message us if you are interested in discussing the possibility of a longer stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Lock garage, and return garage key to hook by front door.
Put thermostats on 75 in summer and 62 on winter.
Return all 'toys' to where they belong:)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be courteous of our neighbors, and maintain quiet outside between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM.
When booking, make sure your guest number is accurate.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gloucester Golf Club and Piankatank River Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cobbs Creek Arts Center and Steamboat Era Museum. Compass Entertainment Complex and Deltaville Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

  • Thousand Trails Dog Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Thousand Trails Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Middlesex County Museum - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Beaverdam Park - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Urbanna Historic District - 20 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mi Jalisco - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Something Different Country Store and Deli - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Pickle Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Something Different Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank! on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Thousand Trails Dog Park, Thousand Trails Beach Park and Beaverdam Park. Middlesex County Museum and Cobbs Creek Arts Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambar V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was excellent! I would definitely stay there again the house was very clean the kitchen was was equipped with all I needed , the beds were very comfortable , the view from house to lake was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't review the place itself, but this is a review of the host and taking care of us as guests. Super communicative and responsive, helpful in providing guidance and worked really quick to resolve issues. You can see location, check the photos, read the reviews. But you don't know if a host is going to be great until you work with them and Betsy absolutely is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Fully equipped kitchen, fabulous view from screened porch and deck. I have stayed in many, many VRBO homes and this one ranks in my top five. My only concern was the very small bathroom near the guest rooms but it was a small inconvenience against all the pluses in this home. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Family vacation

This property is the perfect mix of relaxing and close to historic attractions. The property owner was great at communicating and we had everything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property. The owner was very attentive to making this home feel so comfy and welcome. Will be booking this lovely home again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

astri w.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful long weekend of quality family time, relaxing sunbathing, swimming, paddle boarding, and campfire s’mores. Exactly what we needed and such a gem of a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Great location

Property was beautiful exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As soon as you open the front door you know you made the right choice for your Waterfront getaway! Cozy and charming, yet plenty of room to spread out and enjoy both the indoors an outdoors. Several seating areas to choose from and a wonderful dock for those fishermen and women. We would recommend it anyone looking for a home away from home while on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty L.

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

Cute, clean house

I loved the layout of the house. The owner had thought of and provided everything one might need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Beautiful home on a peaceful river

I highly recommend this place. It was a great place to stay for the Urbanna Oyster Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Beautiful property

Super relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

This house was excellent. Spent a week there for 4th of July 2025.

We had a blast for the 4th of July. First of the week was really hot but by the weekend, the weather was perfect.The house is great, everything there you need.we stayed on the dock or in the water most of the time. we took our boat, which was great for the kids to jump in water from the boat.I highly recommend this place.Betsy was a doll to work with as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corky F.

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

Excellent and quaint cottage

Such a great getaway cottage with an amazing dock. Plenty of amenities so all you have to really do is show up with some groceries and enjoy your stay. We went kayaking, watched the sunset and enjoyed the inside living space. Will definitely plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

desmond C.

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

Cosy cottage

We had a most enjoyable week in this spotlessly clean comfy cottage on the banks of the Piankatank estuary. Tastefully decorated with all the amenities one would need and with a very attentive owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Great Place!!

This little jewel is an excellent place for a getaway. The Gal Pals had a wonderful time! The space was just right, and Betsy was always punctual in answering my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA M.

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

Great Place To Relax

I cannot say enough about this property. The kitchen is very well stocked, everything was very clean. Very quiet neighborhood. The sunrises and the sunsets were unbeatable from the dock! This is a beautiful place to go, disconnect and enjoy peace. The area is also very rich in history, and there is lots to explore! We will definitely visit again in warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie D.

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

Wonderful family getaway

Kids loved fishing, swimming, crabbing. The pictures of the property are accurate. Very clean and cozy. Thank you Betsy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Anniversary trip

We had a great time at Betsy’s house on the river. The home was perfect, stocked with everything you might need. The host provided lots of great info about the house and the local area. The river views were just incredible!! We hope to come back for a longer trip sometime in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Great escape

Cute, clean home, right on the water! Would love to come back when it's warm and utilize the awesome backyard, waterfront, and pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Sittin’ on the Dock

This property has pretty much everything for sunny or rainy days. Many nooks and crannies to relax in—indoor and out. If you want to relax and be close to nature—this is your spot. The house was well maintained and clean. It had an old cozy vibe to it but updated. Betsy the owner was lovely to deal with. We did NOT want to leave and you won’t either.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Gloucester Stay

We spent 4 nights at this beautiful property. The property is accurately represented in the description and the photos. I honestly cannot think of a thing that could have improved our stay. It is a peaceful, beautiful location. The river is gorgeous and we spent much time on the dock eating meals and just relaxing. Betsy was wonderful in checking in on us. We loved the location and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Everything you need

My husband and I traveled down on our motorcycles to this property. The home was meticulously clean and had everything we could need and more! Would love to come back in warmer weather so we could enjoy the water more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Excellent Stay

We had perfect stay here. The house is exactly as advertised and very well equipped with everything you might need. Highlights are many: Water view, sunrise AND sunset, the pier, fire ring, comfy beds, soft towels, lawn games, fishing, nicely decorated, well stocked kitchen. We had our own boat and really enjoyed the exploring the river. Betsy could not have been easier to work with in arranging our stay. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a get away on the River!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey P.

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

Tranquil Getaway on the River

My family of four had a peaceful and wonderful few days. We ventured out a bit to local towns/beach, but we were all happiest just spending family time at the house - enjoying the sights and sounds of the Piankatank. Betsy was very helpful and prompt in responding to questions and offering recommendations. We hope to someday return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin G.

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

Holly Trail

The property has a beautiful location on the Piankatank River. The house is well-stocked with pots, pans and dishes. We were provided with plenty of bath towels. Our favorite hang-out was the screened-in-porch, where we watched herons, ospreys, seagulls and one or two bald eagles.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Cox

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I'm both a realtor and filmmaker, my husband Scott is a US history teacher and we live in Charlottesville, Virginia. We have two sons, one of whom works at Pippin Hill Winery and the other who teaches middle school science. Our exuberant and amazingly friendly goldendoodle Harpo and our black ninja cat Moji round out the family. We love the outdoors and live in the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains - but our hearts are happiest at the river.

We are experienced hosts, having offered an apartment in our primary home through AirBnb for five years. We pride ourselves on 5 star reviews, and you can rest assured that we are dedicated to making your stay amazing. We will always be just a phone call or text away!

Why they chose this property

I started coming to the Piankatank River when I was three years old, and it's home in so many ways. Scott and I were married here and raised our two boys fishing, crabbing and swimming in its waters. With the sale of my parents' river home in 2020, Scott and I bought this charming house and we are thrilled to continue making memories on this most beautiful of rivers. We'd love to share all the joys of river life with you.

What makes this property unique

The property is river front. It is an intimate experience with the water on the river side of the house. The dock is gorgeous with stairs leading down to the river for wading or launching of our two kayaks and paddle board, and beautiful views of both the sunrise AND sunset. We have a terrific fire pit, great waterside deck, gas grill, wood burning fireplace, lawn games, crab pots, life jackets, and even a large floating swim mat - you really just need to bring yourselves!

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