Cottage Yorktown Cottages | Cottage in Yorktown, Virginia

UNIQUE PRIVATE COTTAGE offered by YORKTOWN COTTAGES.
This cottage is available to travelers, including families, with children over 3 years.
Family-owned and operated.

Welcome to Yorktown Cottages, where you can enjoy the privacy of an entire cottage house for your trip to Historic Yorktown, in walking distance of all Yorktown attractions, and free trolley pick up in front of the cottage, most of the year. You will find no other properties quite like Yorktown Cottages in the historic district. Our cottages are among very few properties that do not require owners onsite or adjacent to the property, so it is truly a private rental experience.

This lovely quaint cottage is a short 1-block walk to Main Street, and a 2-block walk to the Yorktown Beach and all Yorktown waterfront attractions. Adjacent to VRBO cottage listing #1123028. There is a queen bedroom, plus two twin beds in separate living areas and 1.5 baths.

This cottage is both spacious and cozy; carefully curated for your comfort and convenience. With 1300 sq ft of private rental space, this "cottage" is a wonderful value and will exceed your lodging expectations. Stay in Historic Yorktown and enjoy the privacy and convenience of the cottage location.

Yorktown Cottages are the last "tourist homes" to be approved in Yorktown to allow operation without the owners co-located onsite, thus we offer a unique private home experience close to everything.

SAME DAY or DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL BOOKINGS:
No Problem. Please contact owner at 757-879-0438.

CANCELLATIONS: VRBO offers a trip insurance option. this is highly recommended.

LATEST UPGRADES: Enhanced Cable TV package and WiFi, solid iron queen size bed, HVAC, whole-house dehumidifier (self-regulating 10/2024), air purifier, contactless entry, 1/2 bath.

Please come and experience Yorktown by immersing yourself in the heart of the Historic Village. The cottage is surrounded by U.S. National Park Service land, including the Yorktown Battlefields where George Washington secured America’s independence in 1781.

Dine at the local restaurants and pubs, shop on the boardwalk, visit the museums, grab an ice cream cone, and stroll through history and its 18th century architecture.

Take a stroll to Riverwalk Landing or to the sandy beach at the edge of the York River and the Chesapeake Bay. You can even take a tall ship sailing cruise, bike miles of scenic historic trails or the Colonial Parkway, or hike or fly a kite on the battlefields. The Riverwalk area has many seasonal attractions that bring people to the waterfront every weekend. There is music, and oftentimes wineries / breweries at the events, plus a fresh farmers market on Saturdays. This location is also a stop for the Yorktown Trolley that will take you to both the Victory Center and Visitor Center, and other Village locations. (Check the Visit Yorktown website trolley schedule.)

This cottage sleeps 4, offering a master BR, plus cozy sleeping/reading nook, 1.5 BA, a full kitchen, and great room for gathering and dining. Linens are provided, and there is ample parking. The French doors in both the master bedroom and the kitchen open to private gardens.

The Colonial Parkway that connects the Historic Triangle (Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown) is accessible less than ¼ mile from the cottage. As you venture out into the Historic Triangle, return home along the scenic riverfront Colonial Parkway, and relax in this comfortable and unique cottage.

Many nearby attractions outside of Yorktown Village include:

--Historic Williamsburg
--Historic Jamestown
--Busch Gardens
--Water Country USA
--Spas
--Wineries & breweries

It is a day trip to Virginia Beach to play at the ocean.

The cottage is a special place to be. Not only is it perfectly located, it is a true landmark in local history, and a lovely, quaint place to spend your vacation. This cottage uniquely offers much privacy for this destination. There is no shared space with other travelers.

COTTAGE HISTORY:
Formerly the studio and gallery of Nancy Thomas, renowned contemporary folk artist; this is where Nancy Thomas worked and lived for 32 years. We are honored to have the great fortune of owning this piece of Yorktown ‘contemporary history’. Nancy’s work is in the homes of thousands of collectors and often seen in magazines, decorator books, films, on Broadway and on television, as well as at Colonial Williamsburg, The Museum of American Folk Art, and the White House.

HOUSE RULES:
Check-in: 3:00 pm / Check-out: 11:00 am
Max. occupancy: 4 (non-negotiable, as this is imposed by our permit with the County)
Parties/events not allowed.
No smoking, no vaping.
No pets. Please do not ask. Our no pet/no animal policy allows renters with allergies to rent with confidence.

We ask that you not smoke; and if you have pets with you, we will not be able to accommodate you, and rent will be forfeited.

CLEANING FEE: $120
Every booking incurs a one-time setup and cleaning fee for your stay.
The owner does not retain these funds. They are charged at our cost rate for the housekeeping service, a critical service to continue to provide clean, comfortable accommodations at the highest standards.

*There may be minor variations in décor and landscaping, depending on when you visit. We continually enhance the properties to improve your experience.