Restored 1920's Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Fire Pit

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Hayes, Virginia

Machicomoco State Park
12 min drive
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
33 min drive
Water Country USA
35 min drive
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
32 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nestled on a hill overlooking sloping green meadows and a picturesque horse pasture, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental, ‘Frogmore,’ is the ideal backdrop for your next getaway to Gloucester. Launch your kayak on York River, hit the beach, or plan a day exploring popular attractions such as Busch Gardens or Yorktown Battlefield Colonial National Historical Park. At day’s end, retreat back to the restored cottage and warm up around the fire pit as you take in the peaceful scenery!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Private Yard | Keyless Entry

With its peaceful surroundings and original charm and beauty, 'Frogmore' is the perfect home base for small families or couples visiting the area for outdoor recreation, popular attractions, or simply to get away from life's everyday stresses.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Library: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished glassed-in porch, sunroom w/ dining table, fire pit w/ Adirondack chairs, gas grill, large yard
INDOOR LIVING: Library, hardwood floors, original crystal doorknobs & antique glass
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, knife set, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, A/C & heating, ceiling fans, pets fee (paid pre-trip), hair dryer
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

YORKTOWN ATTRACTIONS: Watermen's Museum (10.9 miles), American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (11.2 miles), Yorktown Battlefield Colonial National Historical Park (12.1 miles)
WILLIAMSBURG ATTRACTIONS: Water Country USA (21.4 miles), Colonial Williamsburg (22.3 miles), Busch Gardens Williamsburg (22.3 miles), Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center (23.4 miles), Capitol Building (23.6 miles), Governor's Palace (24.5 miles), Ripley's Believe It or Not! Williamsburg (25.4 miles), Jamestown Settlement (30.3 miles)
OUTDOORS: Cedar Bush - Oliver's Landing Kayak + Canoe Launch (2.4 miles), Machicomoco State Park (4.3 miles), Gloucester Point Beach Park (9.9 miles), Williamsburg Charter Sails (9.9 miles), Yorktown Sailing Charters (11.1 miles), Yorktown Beach (11.2 miles), Yorktown Fishing Pier (12.3 miles), Newport News Park (17.2 miles), Jamestown Beach Event Park (30.1 miles)
BREWERIES/WINERIES: That Damn Mary Brewing Company (4.3 miles), Gloucester Brewing Company (10.7 miles), Anheuser-Busch Inc (22.1 miles), The Virginia Beer Company (23.0 miles), Silver Hand Meadery (25.1 miles), Williamsburg Winery (27.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (20.2 miles), Norfolk International Airport (50.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a fee
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not currently have WiFi or TV

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Machicomoco State Park. Features include a library. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and furnished lanai
Amenities include library
8 minutes by car from Catlett Islands and 12 minutes from Machicomoco State Park

Restored 1920's Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Fire Pit offers its guests a library, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hayes cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Furnished lanai
Garden
Yard

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
On a river

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

445493

New! Restored 1920's Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Fire Pit Hayes

New! Restored 1920's Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Fire Pit Cottage

New! Restored 1920's Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Fire Pit Cottage Hayes

Restored 1920's Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Fire Pit Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

1. Back porch steps REALLY need work. We tripped down them several times over our stay. 2. Need to add "microwave" to amenities list. 3. If there's an outdoor fire pit, wood should be supplied or it shouldn't be listed as such. Buying enough wood for the weekend if there's none there could cost $50-$60. 4. Everything else was fantastic. Grill, kitchen utensils and appliances, beds, linens, furniture were all great.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little cottage

Didn’t get to enjoy the area as much as I would’ve liked to. This cottage had everything you could need . Would definitely book again !!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy F.

26 Aug 2024

Gorgeous property

The property is very beautiful. I would not say it has a river view, but it is very shaded and pretty. The house serves basic needs. Clean and comfortable beds. Clean, functioning bathroom. We used this as home-base while visiting son, DIL and grandson for his 1st birthday.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan C.

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Location was just what we were looking for.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and picturesque

Pleasant and comfortable stay for our family and my mom. Easy check-in and good communication needed to stay between Gloucester and Williamsburg

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neely C.

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Country Stay

We had a lovely time. Cottage is cute, beds are super comfy and we enjoyed using the fire pit. The water view required walking down a bit on a trail behind the cottage. It is possible that the view is more prevalent in the fall? Beautiful part of the country for sure. We would definitely stay ant frogmore again if ever back in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody L.

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Stay

This was a great property. It was quiet and just what we needed for our trip to visit friends in the area. We will definitely be booking it again when we come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, relaxing, quiet

My daughter, granddaughter and I stayed for 3 nights. It was wonderful. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin Matthew R.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandparents Visit

Our grandchildren came for several visits and overnights. It was great. The cottage is very user friendly and was quiet. The surrounding areas uncluding paddock was a bonus for our Shetland sheepdogs. The walking trails were fine. We had a fantastic stay.

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica V.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice country house

The house was nice and comfortable. We enjoyed the porch and the walks nearby. One major disadvantage was that there is no wifi.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayann C.

25 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little hideaway

Beautiful property. Def pet friendly. No internet or tv. Great unplug time. Not to far from attractions, but away from hustle and bustle. Bring your book and games...old fashioned family time. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Property was very nice and peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

kathleen (Kate) S.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet. Once we were directed on how to actually access the property. Everything was great. It might be helpful to describe how to get to the property in the listing.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

What we were looking for.

Remote cottage with a fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

Nice older structure that can be seen in some of the wood work and fixtures. I enjoyed that thoroughly. The plumbing and kitchen features ,however, are completely up to date. We enjoyed breakfast in AM before heading out for the day and there's a pleasant enclosed porch on which to dine. The back door is practically in the woods and we saw one deer on the side of the house. The host was very accommodating sending a welcome message beforehand and answering a question afterward. I was actually thinking of personal touches I could make and living in there. LOL We have family in the area and will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous place stay -- wish we spent more time at the cottage!

I rented this hidden gem of a cottage for my mother's birthday weekend and it comfortably fit me, my parents, husband, new baby, and pets. It was a truly special experience. It reminded us of my grandparents' home that was also built in the 20s. We loved the intimacy of the stay, the décor, the books, the views. Very clean and well-stocked with linens. I had our days jam-packed with activities and wish we'd spent more time enjoying the property. Great places to walk, beautiful fire pit and grill to use. The front and back porches were lovely. The one negative was that the secondary bedroom got warm and humid so I recommend sleeping with the door open and/or bringing your own fan for air flow if it is hot out. Otherwise the house had great AC throughout. Our phone reception was fine so having no WIFI made no difference for our getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon O., McGaheysville, VA

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet countryside

Nicely appointed historic cottage with period decor and furnishings, also has a well stocked library! Off the beaten path, very private with pastoral views but still close to Gloucester and Yorktown.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery B.

10 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Not a bad little cottage.

We were pleasantly surprised by this property. It’s cozy and scenic. It was neat to walk the trail behind the house, you can kind of see the York river, but there’s trees and the marsh in the way! It was cool to sit out from and see deer running through the land surrounding the house. My only suggestion would be, a tv would be nice to have in the living room. I’d also highly suggest installing a fan on the front porch. There is no air movement with it enclosed. My family and I agree that we’d stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

This was the perfect place to escape to. We stayed here for our son's graduation from Coast Guard A school. This was the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy family time around the campfire.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake P., Roanoke

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

My family had a wonderful time at Frogmore over spring break. It's the perfect location to reach all the locations of the historic triad. The beds were very comfortable and it had all the amenities necessary for an enjoyable stay. The only thing I would suggest is putting a lock on the bathroom door for guests' comfort. I rated four stars for the communication because once we arrived I realized I didn't know how to get in. I hadn't been given an access number, or so I thought. Once I called and texted VRBO, a company called Evolve answered and said they had sent me an email with all the check in details only minutes after I had booked the property months ago. They had sent an email but I had not looked at it thinking it was spam. I did not relate Evolve with my rental. Anyway, it got straightened out but it was a bit confusing. I was expecting an email a few days in advance with check in info.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

14 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break getaway

Perfect little cottage for my husband and I, our 3 kids ages 15-10 and our pup! We visited Busch Gardens, Yorktown, & Jamestown during our 4-day stay. The boys enjoyed the fire pit at night and we had a family nerf gun battle on the property. Happy there was a washer & dryer so I could do laundry before we hit the road. There’s not a fenced in area for pets so we did keep our dog on a leash whenever we took him outside. We let him run around in the field with the wooden fence but had to chase him because he could walk right under the wooden slats. Also if you’re a woman of a certain age and need cool air/ good air circulation you might want to bring your own fan for the bedroom. (just some friendly tips) Overall, a great time & great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

12 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Country get a way

Nice place, clean well appointed. Its off the beaten path but still close to Yorktown.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

30 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, cute, and clean but isolated

The place was very cute, cozy, and clean, but in the middle of nowhere. Very quiet, with a nice view and serene if you just want to hang out inside or out on the lovely porch or near the fire pit . But no stores nearby to get food and only a few small restaurants about 15 min away. Not much to do in the area but we were about 35 min from Colonial Williamsburg, which is why we were there. Also, there is really only room to comfortable sleep up to five people, not 6 (unless it's a child who can sleep on the couch).

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

It is a quaint little house. I would say finding this house is the hardest part. All 3 of us got lost, missed the turn and had call someone to figure out to find it. There is a sign, but it is low to the ground and was missed by all of us until the next morning. I’m not sure if the house is sprayed on the inside for bugs but we were constantly killing spiders and other bugs. The house was perfect for our girls weekend though!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

mmiller626

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect country setting

For us who like to be more in the rural area, this little home was perfect. The enjoyment of not having TV or wifi made our trip even more relaxing. We spent the evenings reading while the kids read or played games. Yes there are spiderwebs around the outside of the windows ,and yes granddaddy long leg spiders on the outside, but it was not a bother, it's expected when in the country. Plus the people around the area were so friendly. In all it was a great stay. We will return for a visit, we didn't want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022