Minutes from Williamsburg's restaurants, shopping, and attractions, Ivy's Cottage offers a charming Cape Cod retreat. Relax in the huge yard with hammock, tree swing, fire pit or enjoy outdoor movies under the stars. With a cozy fireplace and gas grill plus Roku TV and board games for entertainment.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights
Relaxing home base for Williamsburg getaways! •Out of the hustle and bustle, yet minutes to restaurants, shopping, & attractions •Huge wooded yard on 2.25 acres for kids and dogs! Hammock, tree swing, fire pit + outdoor movie screen & projector, back deck and gas grill •Charming Cape Cod home, fireplace w/ gas logs •13 min to shopping outlets, 15-20 min to Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown & W'burg Adventure Park
Here's what you can expect at Ivy's Cottage:
**DOWNSTAIRS**
LIVING ROOM: Roku TV, fireplace with gas logs, couch, sitting chairs
KITCHEN & DINING: fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, Keurig, island with seating, dining table & chairs (w/ additional leaf for extra seating), bench
SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE: queen bed, single daybed, & dresser
2nd LIVING AREA/4th BEDROOM: full size sleeper sofa, Roku TV, kids books and toys, half bath, laundry room
SUNROOM: table & chairs, seating area, board games
BACK DECK: string lights, custom wood bar w/ stools, loungers, seating
OUTSIDE: HUGE yard for throwing frisbees, etc, tree swing, hammock, fire pit, option to set up outdoor movie screen and projector, basketball goal, outdoor gas grill
CLIMATE CONTROL: Ivy's Cottage has central heat and air (2 zones for upstairs and downstairs)
PARKING: There's plenty of off-street parking in the driveway. One guest commented that it's a "boat friendly destination for those looking to fish the beautiful Chick River."
PRIVACY: When we're in town, my husband and I live in the basement apartment (separate, private entrance) and will have our car there. You'll have full use of the house and yards, and we will respect your privacy.
WIFI: We provide guests with 2 hotspot wifi's.
PETS: We allow up to 2 well-behaved dogs with an additional $100 payment per dog and require the following agreements:
✓ Dogs are not allowed on the furniture.
✓ Dogs will be crated when owners are not present
✓ Dogs are up to date on all flea & tick treatments. (proof provided upon request)
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: 1. We provide the fire pit, you bring the lighter, wood, etc.
2. The movie projector connects to a laptop or DVD player.
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Williamsburg/Newport News Airport: 31 min Williamsburg Premium Outlets: 13 min Colonial Williamsburg: 15 min Ripley's Believe it Or Not: 17 min William and Mary: 17 min Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park: 18 min Water Country USA: 19 min Busch Gardens: 20 min Jamestown: 20 min Yorktown: 28 min Christopher Newport: 34 min Richmond, VA: 38 min Norfolk, VA: 1 hr
TAXES: While VRBO collects and remits our VA state taxes, James City Council requires us to collect an additional 5% lodging tax per reservation.
Ivy's Cottage sits off a main road for faster accessibility. We provide sound machines in each bedroom for any of our light sleepers.
*When in town, we live on site in the private basement apartment but you won't see or hear us, except in the driveway from time to time.
Ivy's Cottage is a stand alone home on 2.25 acres of land to give it the feeling of the country while maintaining easy access to anywhere in the area.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Toano is home to this holiday home. Stonehouse Golf Club and Kiskiack Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Merchants Square and Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center. Go-Karts Plus and MagiQuest are also worth visiting. Visit our Toano travel guide
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
32 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa
9 min drive
McDonald's
9 min drive
McDonald's
3 min drive
Panera Bread
9 min drive
Starbucks
9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights located?
Situated in Toano, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Stonehouse Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kiskiack Golf Club and Little Creek Reservoir Recreation Area. Go-Karts Plus and Colonial Heritage Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Relaxing Family Cottage w/ Sunroom & Backyard Movie Nights Reviews
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Ivy's Cottage was the perfect place to stay for our family wedding nearby. There were plenty of flexible sleeping arrangements for the kids, and the owners, who live in the basement, were very respectful of our privacy. We loved our stay! Thank you so much!
This property was very cozy, clean and nicely decorated. It was a great location for us. We went to Busch Gardens and colonial Williamsburg, the property was a quick drive to both places. Would definitely stay there again. We’d like to visit the area when it’s a little warmer!
This house has everyone you need for a comfortable stay. It was clean, spacious, comfortable, and centrally located to all attractions. The back yard was amazing! Highly recommended for large families, or a family with small children.
Ivy Cottage was perfect for our trip with adult kids to this area. The rooms are decorated so nicely, the beds are comfy and the kitchen well stocked. The location is perfect for getting to the historic areas and Busch Gardens quickly and easily. The Ivy team was very prompt to respond when I texted them. I would definitley stay here again!
We were in Williamsburg for spring break. Ivy’s Cottage was the perfect central location to Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown and Busch Gardens. We never had to drive more than 20 minutes to get anywhere. You never know what level of “clean” you are going to get when you rent a property, but I will say in this case, the house was SUPER clean, which I thoroughly appreciated. The owners were also great at communicating anything that was needed.
We really enjoyed this lovely little home. The upstairs rooms were perfect for a couple and 2-3 kids and there is also a nice large bedroom downstairs. The kitchen and living room were perfect and there was a nice reading/sun porch and second tv room for kids. Nice large backyard. Everything was available. We really didn’t have to bring anything. The only slight drawback, I would say, is that it was a little closer to the split 4-lane than we thought so that might be a concern for those with young children or light sleepers. Overall, we had a great stay!
We enjoyed our stay at Ivy’s cottage. We wanted to visit Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown. Not wanting to stay in “downtown” Williamsburg we found Ivy’s cottage which was the perfect distance to everything we had planned during our week stay. We are not much for eating out especially trying to get back after dark. We were able to make all our dinners there in the kitchen as they had all pots, pans, and utensils needed. The porch was very nice as was the entire property. It was a great size for anyone with families. Owners do live on site in basement when they are in town but you only see if you happen to be in driveway when they are. Did not have any issues but I know owners are available if the need should arise. My dad and I love visiting Virginia and this trip to Williamsburg area and our stay at Ivy’s cottage was Perfect. Thank you!
Overall, the check-in experience was a breeze. The house was very convenient to all things Williamsburg. Layout of the house was perfect to allow everyone to have space. Overall, a great place to stay!
This place was very clean. The only thing missing was an ironing board, but we made due. Amazing place and close to everything in Williamsburg. We would love to stay again. Maybe in a little cooler weather.
Really enjoyed staying at Ivy's cottage. The property was just as it looks online and it was perfect for two families to share while in Williamsburg over the holidays. Will definitely be back!
The location was great. Easily accessible to the local points of interest. We came for the historical triangle and would recommend all the spots, even those worried about tourist traps. We spent half a day in Newport News Park and were impressed with how good it was as an accessible scenic wilderness.
We so enjoyed our relaxed stay at the Ivy cottage! It was nice to have such a large property for the kids to play in the yard while folks relaxed on the porch, and other living spaces. We especially loved being able to cook in the "well equipped" kitchen.
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Charming house with all the amenities. There was plenty of room for our group of 5. Prefectly located near all the attractions we participated in;Bucsh Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg,outlet shopping mall, Go Ape Ziplining. AThe Two Drummers Smokehouse was the best place to eat. There was a small issue with the furnace and the property managers/owners were right on it. The repair was done within hours of reporting it. I definitely recommended Ivy Cottage to anyone.
So we really enjoyed the house and the location of this property. The house was beautiful and described accurately. I gave 5 stars because we really enjoyed this place, however, we did want to mention the mattresses could use an upgrade. I stayed in the room with 3 twins, the mattresses were hard and frames were squeaky. My sister stayed in the other bedroom upstairs and also mentioned the bed could be upgraded. My bestfriend and her family stayed in the master downstairs, she could not sleep in the bed and had to sleep in the small daybed with her son because the bed was too uncomfortable for her. I completely understand that it’s very hard to have beds that everyone is satisfied with but the consensus of 5 adults was that we loved the house, location, atmosphere but the beds were the downfall. If the beds get an upgrade we would 10000000% stay here in the future!
We loved our time at this sweet location. It’s in a great location and the owners were very accommodating when we had to move our dates around. The house is cozy and perfect for friends or family to get away! There is plenty of space to spread out of people wanted to, but we stayed gathered at the kitchen table talking or in the den with the coziest fireplace the most! The Wi-Fi was great and we used the Keurig coffee machine a lot. We even accidentally left something and they quickly helped us with the process of getting it’s shipped to us! We highly recommend staying at this VRBO!
House was reasonably well updated, very clean, has a great backyard and overall a very nice stay. It ended up not being an issue but the house is right on a main road and though we never say them, there are tenants living in the basement of the house. We would stay again.