Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Overlooking the river
Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Firepit
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Gloucester, VA
Walter Reed Birthplace
Place, Walter Reed Birthplace
10 min drive
Captain John Smith National Historic Trail
Place, Captain John Smith National Historic Trail
12 min drive
Gloucester Museum of History
Place, Gloucester Museum of History
19 min drive
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
50 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier!
Pack your bags and head to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental home nestled next to the York River in Gloucester. Boasting a stunning backyard space with river views, outdoor dining areas, a private fishing pier, ample entertainment space, and much more, this ideally located abode will have you and your family feeling right at home. Spend days relaxing at the home’s private beach area, perusing the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, or visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
-- THE PROPERTY --
River Access | 2,400 Sq Ft | Washer/Dryer
Ideal for a stress-free family retreat or a fun-filled getaway with close friends, this well-appointed home offers guests easy access to the river and the area’s top attractions without sacrificing the comforts of home.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds w/ Twin Trundles | Bedroom 4: King Bed (2 Twin Beds Pushed Together), Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, fireplace, ceiling fans, dining table, laptop workspace, sewing machine KITCHEN: Fully equipped, Keurig coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishware & flatware, hot water pot, microwave, island w/ seating, wine refrigerator, toaster oven OUTDOOR LIVING: Private beach area, patio w/ seating, dining area, gas grill, river views & access, fire pit, private pier, kayak, canoe, & standup paddleboard w/ life vests GENERAL: Free WiFi, lockbox entry, central air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, in-unit laundry machines, laundry detergent, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, telescope FAQ: Steps required, no fence before river PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
NEAR THE WATER: York River (on-site), Cappahosic Public Beach (0.3 miles), Tanyard Boat Ramp (7.3 miles), Beaverdam Park (10.0 miles), Warehouse Boat Ramp (10.4 miles), Machicomoco State Park (10.9 miles), Gloucester Point Beach Park (16.3 miles), Williamsburg Charter Sails (16.4 miles), Yorktown Sailing Charters (17.5 miles), Yorktown Beach (17.6 miles), Yorktown Fishing Pier (18.6 miles) THINGS TO DO & SEE: Gloucester Museum of History (8.2 miles), American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (17.5 miles), Water Country USA (27 miles), Busch Gardens Williamsburg (29.8 miles), Colonial Williamsburg (29.8 miles), College of William & Mary (30.9 miles), Williamsburg Premium Outlets (35.4 miles), Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg (35.7 miles), Historic Jamestowne (37.8 miles), Williamsburg Botanical Garden (41.6 miles) BREWERIES & WINERIES: Gloucester Brewing Company (8.4 miles), That Damn Mary Brewing Company (9.1 miles), Zoll Vineyards (17.3 miles), Anheuser-Busch Inc (28.5 miles), Gauthier Vineyard (28.7 miles), The Virginia Beer Company (29.4 miles), Silver Hand Meadery (31.6 miles), Williamsburg Winery, Ltd. (34.1 miles) AIRPORT: Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (26.5 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: This property may not be suitable for young children due to there being no fence between the home and the river. Adult supervision is recommended - NOTE: Garage not available for guest use
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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 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Gloucester
Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Williamsburg Premium Outlets is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. MagiQuest and Go-Karts Plus are also worth visiting.
Captain John Smith National Historic Trail - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
Ark Park - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
Middle Peninsula State Park - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
Gloucester Museum of History - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
Getting around
Williamsburg Transportation Center - 49 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Duke's Aloha Eats - 20 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 20 min drive
Subway - 20 min drive
Los Portales - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier!?
As of 12 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$2,133, 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 Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gloucester Retreat w/ Backyard Oasis & Pier! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Captain John Smith National Historic Trail, Walter Reed Birthplace and Stifel Conservation Easement. Middle Peninsula State Park and Ark Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Price to high for even a holiday weekend Needs up dated To much clutter Not very comfortable Good response from owner AC went outAnd was fixed pronto3500 for 3 nightsTo much
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear the air conditioning issue was resolved promptly and that you had a positive experience with our responsiveness. We appreciate your comments regarding the home's furnishings and décor and will review them as we continue making updates and improvements to the property. Pricing varies based on factors such as seasonality, holidays, and market demand and is displayed prior to booking so guests can determine whether the home is the right fit for their stay. Thank you again for your feedback, and we appreciate you choosing to stay with us.
This was a great experience and we had a wonderful time. The home has plenty of space for a large group and we loved the pier, beach and water. It's not far from grocery stores and restaurants. It was our base of operations for Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. We will definitely be coming back.
Jeremy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
We are very happy that you and your family had a wonderful time staying at our property. We look forward to you coming back again. Thanks!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen
16 April 2025
Wonderful home
We loved everything! The home had plenty space for everyone, the yard was wonderful, and the views were amazing!
Kristen
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
From the owner: "Thanks for the excellent rating and awesome feedback. We love to receive valuable feedback to ensure our future guests are happy!"
Overall very nice place. The back yard was amazing! If you like swings you will enjoy just swinging and looking at the water!
Jason H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beth
6 July 2024
Great property, amazing views
We loved our stay! The house was perfect- clean, well-stocked, and comfortable. I adored the covered patio and sitting in the swing down by the river. The kids loved being on the water (though beware jellyfish!). We highly recommend this house.
The house is right on the York River with beautiful views. It was clean and extremely well stocked with all items. The hosts left a kind note. We had a great time, and highly recommend this property.
Roger A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lourdes
6 July 2023
Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and extremely well equipped. We enjoyed the lovely outdoors and loved going kayaking.
Lourdes
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Betty
6 July 2023
Beautiful view
Quiet and peaceful property. Perfect for a gathering of family or friends. The pier and little beach were a real bonus. Well-equipped kitchen, clean home. The patio area was a lovely place to hang out. We enjoyed our stay.
We needed a place that was close to our in-laws, and this checked all the boxes. Bunk beds for the kids, a big backyard, great patio deck space, and a beautiful view of the river with a clean beach that was very family-friendly. The house was stocked with everything we needed, and it was an easy home to keep tidy. We would come back again for our next family visit.
Susan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ralph
5 January 2024
Review
Great view! Very nice, clean house with comfortable seating and sleeping arraignments.
Wonderful and spacious stay for a group of 8. Great outdoor spaces and river front access in a quiet rural setting. Wonderfully appointed kitchen.
More table lamps in LR for readers would be nice.
The house was clean, spacious and comfortable. We were two families, with nine people in total and never felt crowded. The kitchen was well-appointed and had everything we needed plus more! Great to have spices, condiments, tea and coffee provided! The views of the river are tremendous and there’s even a little beach area. Great location and we would consider staying there again!
The house and especially the outdoor areas were wonderful with plenty of room for our family. We especially enjoyed the beach and kayaks. The mattresses in the bunk room were not comfortable and the kitchen was too cluttered with leftover food from previous guests, but all in all, a very nice house!
Jane H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenna
3 July 2023
Adorable lakeside vacation
The house was very clean and had so much space! There were a total of 9 people staying here, 4 adults, 3 teenagers, and two small children and everyone was very happy with our stay. The backyard, dock, lake, beach, and patio were immaculate and well kept. I will definitely look into this home if I take another trip up there again.
Gorgeous views and very well equipped house. Lots to go outside, we unfortunately had cold and very windy weather. Would be an amazing getaway with warm weather. More seating around the tv or a tvin one of the other rooms would be nice.
Absolutely gorgeous setting. Being able to see and enjoy the York river throughout our stay was a highlight. We really were able to just step away and relax!
Lots of bed options although mattresses could use an update.
Kitchen is well stocked - just keep looking if you don’t see it at first :)
Towels, linens etc supplied.
The home was very nice, clean and well kept. Very well stocked. They owners went above and beyond in this category to make the stay nice. The outside areas of the property need some TLC/maintenance. I.E. broken/rotted deck boards around the home, paint peeling etc. But overall very nice and clean. Would stay here again.
Blake B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
7 July 2023
Gorgeous views
Very well equipment house, loved the outdoor space. Simple check out instructions. Only suggestion would be more seating around the tv or another tv in the house. We had 11 people staying and when the weather was bad and we wanted to watch a movie there was only really one couch to sit on to watch.
Property is very remote and quiet. Extremely clean with most amenities. View of river is spectacular as is the grounds. Living room furniture not very conducive to conversation or TV watching. Two twin beds joined in one room had terrible mattresses. Decks should have hand railings, particularly the one coming from the house down to the patio, just for safety measures. Home was spotless and well equipped. Beautiful flowers and very quiet neighborhood. We loved our visit to the historic sites.
Gertie Sue J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
From the owner: "Hi Sue,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your comments are very important to us. We have started making improvements based on your feedback to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future. Thanks.
Keith & Sally"
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The location is phenomenal. Right on the water with a private beach & dock! Beautiful river views, so relaxing. And lots of outdoor seating to take it all in. Home was well stocked with extra towels, blankets, plenty of kitchenware, and most things you'd need. There's even a canoe and life vests you can use. The only small negative about this home was the bath tubs. One seemed "cleaned" but was still kind of dirty. The other one was definitely not cleaned. The rest of the house was very clean though. Overall we loved it and would definitely stay here again!
Celeste F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
From the owner: "Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and giving us an excellent evaluation. We will use the feedback you provided to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future."
Verified review
6/10 Okay
gina c.
10 December 2023
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Kids xmas
We gathered as a family to celebrate Xmas. We went to Christmas town and cooked Xmas dinner. We found old rotted food in one of the cabinets that really smelled badly. A lot of the utensils were grubby looking and the stove was not very clean. The exhaust fan did not work. The setting was beautiful and the kids loved playing outdoors. It met our needs and we made do but I would suggest getting rid of all the old food in the kitchen and refrigerator..
gina c.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Rashemah C.
19 July 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
It was OK
The house had an appropriate amount of space as advertised for me and my family. The backyard is quite peaceful except for the loud fishing boats in the morning (but has nothing to do with the property). There were plenty of items for our basic needs such as cooking utensils and toiletries. Unfortunately, on our arrival there were two large trash bins that were overflowing with garbage and multiple filled trash bags on the ground on front of the garage next to the walkway for the entrance from the previous guest which attracted raccoons. The trash wasn't collected until Wednesday. We did not feel safe sitting outside after dark because of the raccoons. However, the inside of the house was very neat and in order.
Rashemah C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
From the owner: "Hi Rashemah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We apologize for the trash situation. Your comments are critical for us to better our property.
We are looking forward to a provide a better experience for our guests in the future. Thanks so much.
Keith & Sally"
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Katie
13 December 2023
Disappointed
While the location of the house being on the water is amazing….. the rest of the house needs updating. The furniture is also mostly outdated. The outdoor furniture looks beautiful in the photos but all of the cushions were off & the furniture was scattered & not set up. There were several pairs of shoes on the back patio which was strange. There was an odd smell in the house. We did find a bag of orange peels & rotted onions in a cabinet in the kitchen. Not sure if that was what the smell was, but it was gross. There was a small fresh blood stain on the mattress pad in one room. I wouldn’t stay here again unless they did a renovation & more thorough cleaning.
Katie
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2023
Hi Katie, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following:
- Thank you for taking the time to leave your honest feedback. We appreciate you highlighting areas for improvement so we can better serve our guests.
- We apologize the outdoor furniture was found scattered without cushions. Windstorms occasionally blow things around if cushions are left out, and although this was something outside of our control, we're sorry this happened during your stay.
- The shoes you saw are complimentary sandals for walking to the pier, but we will remove them to prevent any future confusion.
- The orange peel you referenced was potpourri for a fresh smell where we ask guests to store their garlic and onion. We further investigated and found no rotted onions. We take your feedback seriously and have made the decision to remove the potpourri.
- We were unaware of any concerns with there being a blood stain on the mattress pad and will follow up with our cleaning team to further investigate your concerns and remove the mattress pad if needed.
- We use local, professional photographers to make sure that the listing photos correctly reflect the property, and do not have any intention at this time to make any unnecessary renovations to the property.
We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JASON
30 January 2023
Better than the pictures
Property was clean and is well marked from the street. Everthing we needed was at the house and it had plenty of room and storage. Since it was winter we didnt enjoy the dock or much of the outdoor space but did explore and the beach looked very clean. Telescope st the house provided entertainment and was a great place to stargaze.