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History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve

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A traditional two-story house with a white exterior, a brick chimney, and a white picket fence.
A white house with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.
A white house with a red door, surrounded by a white picket fence, and a pink flowering bush in the foreground.
A garden pathway with a white picket fence, lush greenery, and hanging flower baskets.
A red door with a brass doorknob, flanked by two black rocking chairs on a red porch with a white railing.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Surry, VA
  • Place, Smith's Fort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonial National Historical Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Chippokes Plantation State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Spring Grove

Located in Spring Grove, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne are notable landmarks and Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a popular area attraction. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Busch Tennis Courts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and ecotours.
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Map
Surry, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith's Fort - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Colonial National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Chippokes Plantation State Park - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Bacons Castle - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Jamestown Settlement - 32 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 38 min drive
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billsburg Brewery - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Anna's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Surry Seafood Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Morelia Mexican restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Pug Food Truck - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve on 15 November 2026 start from NZ$2,031, 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 History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is History, Art, Nature. Built in 1760, 110 Acres of Ancient Woodland Preserve located?

This family-friendly Spring Grove holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Smith's Fort, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jamestown Beach and Jamestown Settlement. Historic Jamestowne and Colonial National Historical Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, this home was perfect. You feel as though you have stepped back in time. The house and the property are lovely and private. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a fantastic time here as a stay on our "Revolutionary Road trip"!He was very responsive and knowledgeable about everything in the house and suggested a restaurant just down the road that ended up being our favorite eats on the entire trip (Williamsburg/DC)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! The owner spent a lot of time answering all of my son's questions (he had a lot)! The house is beautiful and we really enjoyed the decor and reading the notes the owner had about them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at this rental house is like living in a dream come true. Everything inside is beautiful and yet fully functional for all ages, from children to the elderly. Our family has stayed there four times now, and we all love it so much! The house is always clean and fully ready for us. The host responds to questions quickly and kindly. We could not be happier with this rental house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The house and grounds were beautiful. You can tell that the owner has put a lot of time, effort, and money into the residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for an antique lover!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay for history vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lightwood Forest! Convenient to colonial Williamsburg with only a short ferry ride away. Simply wonderful if you appreciate historic restoration.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charm & History Abound

My mom, sisters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The clean, welcoming property was so much fun to explore and enjoy. Staying at this historic property added so much charm to our vacation which included Jamestown and Williamsburg. We enjoyed taking the ferry each day and found this property to be in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Everything was perfect!! We are looking forward to booking this house soon! Cliff left great hx about the house and clocks to read about! Loved that it was kid and pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at Lightwood! The house has great character and history! We enjoyed also the location and going to Jamestown. Great place for families and those enjoying history!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Neat place

A group of 9 of us stayed. We enjoyed the historical vibes and secluded peaceful setting. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for allowing a pet friendly environment. Cliff was an amazing host who takes great pride in his property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating for our dogs. The home is lovely. We felt like we had stepped back in time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful historical home! From the timeless antiques to the peaceful views, every detail made our time here so special. Our children especially loved exploring and discovering little treasures throughout the house and grounds, while we enjoyed the quiet, relaxing atmosphere. It was truly a refreshing and memorable getaway. We are so grateful for the hospitality and highly recommend this charming place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great colonial home

got an amazing sense of history staying in his remarkable home. convenient to areas in the historical triangle
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you so much for the nice review. It was a pleasure having you as guests, and we are pleased that you enjoyed yourselves at Lightwood. And, thank you for leaving the house in such tidy shape- it is much appreciated! Please let me know if we can be of help in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Charming historic home on expansive property. Beautiful furnishings felt like we stepped back in time. Convenient location to the ferry that will take you to Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another idyllic stay

This is the third time my family and my brother's family have rented this house together for a long weekend, and each visit has been more wonderful than the last. By now, everyone has their favorite bedrooms, favorite chairs, favorite places to hike through the woods -- it has become a place we both remember fondly and look forward to staying at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2025
Great guests, who have stayed before. They always leave the house in very tidy shape, and are a pleasure to host.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our new place to stay when visiting Williamsburg.

This place was perfect for us! I selfishly want to keep it a secret so that it is available for our next visit. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks for the nice words. It was a pleasure having you as guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Wonderful old-world house in gorgeous woodlands, close to historic sites and riverside walks. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place to Stay

If you love history and are visiting the Williamsburg area this is a perfect place to stay. The house and grounds are amazing and filled with all types of historic anecdotes. The beds were super comfy and there is ample space for a large family or multiple groups. We are agreed that after spending a week visiting all the historic sites the Williamsburg area has to offer staying at this property was the highlight of our trip. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved it!

What an amazing house! It was a very different vacation, but one of the best! We made great memories here 💙
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Very nice guests. We knew it was going to happen eventually, but after hundreds of reviews on several different platforms this is the very first non-five star review we have ever received in 19 years. Ok, 4 stars is still good, and this was a very nice review, but a little bit of a shock after so long. We will continue and strive for the next 18 years to receive all five stars!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was an amazing way to experience the historic area. My kids loved their attic bedroom and all the nooks and crannies. We enjoyed the art and especially the antiques that Cliff and Joy used to make the home feel authentically 18th century. Cliff was so kind and spent time answering our questions about the property upon arrival. I highly recommend this space for any family who wants to experience a historical getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1mark

Outstanding property! A place one can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Conveniently located to ferry’s. The small town of Surry has friendly people. I highly recommend a visit to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fasinating house

We loved staying here. We enjoyed doing the puzzzles, reading a good selection of books, and looking at all the historical antiques. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and the grounds lovely. It fit right into the history we were wanting to learn about in this area. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to step back into time and history this is ideal. Our pet loved all the adventures on the trails and running around the yard. The dinning room was my favorite room. We ate all our meals in there in front of the fireplace. I felt as if we were eating and living in a historic home in Williamsburg, but better because of all the private land around us! Finding the Fairy Tree was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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