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Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Upstairs Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River

Welcome to family friendly, highly sought after, Historic Hilton Village on the James River in Newport News nestled between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. You can walk to the James River beach & pier & delish restaurants such as Kismet, Circa 1918, & Indulge Bakery & Bistro in under 5 min as well as the Hilton Creamery. (No pets or smoking allowed.)

Located off of I-64 between Williamsburg & Virginia Beach, you can experience all the highlights of Hampton Roads from your centrally located spot.

The space:
Cozy, quaint, comfortable. Amazingly comfortable beds all on 2nd floor. 2 bedrooms have queen beds and the middle bedroom in between them as a twin bed. There is only 1 bathroom on the 2nd floor. The cozy living area makes it feel so homey. A well stocked kitchen with a Keurig, baking, cooking, and serving ware is sure to please. High speed WiFi available for all guests and a smart TV!

Guest access:
The full home and yard is available to guests. Please be courteous of my neighbors. No tents or camping allowed in the yard. No fireworks or parties allowed. The front porch is perfect for a morning cup of tea or coffee or an evening cocktail. This is a family friendly neighborhood and my neighbors' well being is VERY IMPORTANT TO ME!  Please be respectful of this and honor the quiet time of 10pm-6am.
Parking is available on the street in front of and side streets and is first come, first serve. ***If you are booking this with false information, plan on throwing a party, or are breaking the house rules of no excessive alcohol use, no drug use, or not honoring the quiet hours, THE POLICE WILL BE CALLED and you will be asked to leave and your money will not be refunded.***

Other things to note:
Historic Hilton Village was built for shipyard workers during World War I to help build ships. The homes situated within historic Hilton Village were built between 1918 to 1920 and the majority still have many original features including hardwood floors, clawfoot tubs (mine was removed before I bought it), original windows and slate roofs. When opening and closing doors and windows and coming and going please remember the age of the home. 

Rules:
Absolutely no smoking of any type on the property. There's a monitor and if smoke is detected there will be up to a $500 fine.
No parties of any type. Only guests registered through VRBO are allowed. Quiet hours are from 10pm-6am.
No pets allowed. ***DO NOT PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOME. IT IS NOT MINE & OWNER WILL HAVE YOU TOWED.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking of any type on the property. There's a monitor and if smoke is detected there will be up to a $500 fine.
No parties of any type. Only guests registered on VRBO are allowed. Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. Police will be called if there's a disturbance.
No pets allowed and no use of fireplace. It is for decorative purposes only.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Newport News

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Central Newport News, a neighborhood in Newport News. Peninsula Town Center and Patrick Henry Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Bottom Nature Park and Colonial National Historical Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hampton Coliseum, or consider a night out at The Historic Post Office. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Newport News, VA

What's nearby

  • Huntington Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Skiffes Creek Redoubt - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Virginia War Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Huntington Park Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Huntington Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 3 min drive
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bisou - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Captain D's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bird Girl Bottle Shop - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River on May 5, 2026 start from $131, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Gem in the Heart of Hilton Village on the James River located?

Located in Central Newport News, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Huntington Park, Skiffes Creek Redoubt, and Virginia War Museum. Huntington Park Tennis Center and Huntington Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newport News Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home tucked in a charming neighborhood and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

peaceful getaway

Beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey V.

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

Great place to stay

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Family Trip

We enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely home with historic charm. Quiet neighborhood and easy travel to shops, dining, and activities. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan J.

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

It was perfect

Exactly as advertised and absolutely adorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Great spot

Super cute area and very convenient. Walkable, close to shops, and easily drivable to most of what Newport News has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Beautiful house and location!

Lovely home with beautiful details—perfect fit for our family! Great location for the beach and historical points of interest. So much to do everyday!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Quick get away to Virginia

Took my family to Virginia for a quick get away to see Williamsburg and wanted a quaint place to stay! This was a perfect location and we enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back and stay longer and see more around Newport News, Norfolk and Williamsburg!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

Nice little property in cute area

Hilton Village is one of those places you just have to experience and staying here is a great way to do that. For a small property, it was surprisingly roomy. Hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIchael H.

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

A lovely house

The house was lovely and charming in a quiet neighborhood near the James River. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Graduation Trip

We were very satisfied with our stay at the Sonshine House. We stayed here so that we could attend our nephew's graduation. We enjoyed the walk to the restaurants Indulge and Saffron. The history of the area and the convenience of where we had to go was appealing to us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Noce neighborhood

Very old, 100 years with some original features. Dana, the owner is a delight to work with! Had a wonderful time in Newport News. Fun city with lots to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Cute and Quaint

Cute house. Loved that it was old and had history. Quiet neighborhood. Owner responded promptly to messages. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Great little house for a visit to Newport News

Lovely little house in the historic Hilton Village. We enjoyed the surrounding neighborhood and were able to take our grandsons down to the local pier and playground. It was a perfect place for our weekend visit. The only drawback is that “historic” is not necessarily a good fit for anyone with a handicap (narrow stairs and a bathtub shower that is sloped on the bottom).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy G.

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

Outstanding

Will absolutely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leroy W.

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

Just what I needed

Exactly what I needed! Very neat comfortable home. Owner communication was excellent highly recommended if your in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Great Location!!!

Nice property, but needs update seating in the living room. Couches were extremely uncomfortable, so made it difficult to enjoy relaxing with a movie.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melisa K.

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

A Series of Unfortunate Events

During our stay, several things occurred which were beyond anyone’s control. The host was very gracious in helping us through it all and we really appreciated all she did to make it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertrall R.

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

Great house in a lovely neighborhood

As new residents of Virginia, this was our first visit to Newport News. We were there for only a night in transit to drop our kid off at camp. We were very pleasantly surprised by the loveliness of the neighborhood and the home. The home was clean and well-equipped. It had a nice sized yard for the kids to run around in and the neighborhood had a great feel to it with several cute and accessible restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. We definitely plan to come back to spend more time there and hope to have the chance to stay in this home again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Arlene J O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Central location, poorly maintained

The checkin was easy and the outside appearnce was decent. One couch was covered in stains and had a hole in the cushion. We found mouse droppings and an opened (unsure if used) pregnancy test in the bathroom vanity. Ther
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great neighborhood and home!

The property was beautiful! The neighbors were friendly, the porch was charming, the downtown shops were fun! I would def rebook! We have a 1yo, so the steps were tricky. However, they did provide a baby fence! If there were really any things to change, I would say a better quality shower curtain to avoid sticking to you when showering. This is so minor though in the grand scheme of things.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Feels like Home!

Very comfortable stay; we needed an overnight accomodation on a return to the northeast from the far southeast- The house and neighborhood feel like home- very safe- very comfortable. You will have everything you need and if you should need a little more- literally around the corner and a block away are restaurants and shops that will provide! Within driving distance are many local gems- depending on your patate. We always 'Waze' and Google about an hour out, order take away, and enjoy in our VRBO. Walks near the water are near, and even a stroll through the surrounding neighborhood is relaxing. Beds are comfortable, the air conditioning system is easy; simply twist to the right and then to the desired setting to the left and two minutes later cool air will fill the room! As described in the listing, but with an added touch of a good 'feel' when you're actually settled in the house. We would stay again if we were in the area, and would refer this house to anyone in the area. There is plenty of parking off street- we were able to park directly in front of the house with spaces available a few spaces 'down'. An overall A+!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper M.

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

Great stay

Great 3 bedroom place, good location. Dana responded to any questions I had leading up to the trip and I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

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

Sweet house in a quaint neighborhood

This house was perfect for my weekend stay (high school reunion). Old and historic, the neighborhood was good for a morning coffee and walk to the riverfront. The house was immaculate and cozy. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Great place to stay whole passing through.

House had everything we needed and the bed was comfy! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dana Robbins

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Realtor and homeowner in the area who loves all things Hilton!

Why they chose this property

I bought this property to help accommodate family and friends traveling to visit me.

What makes this property unique

Short walk to the James River where there's a pier, small beach, and playground behind Hilton Elementary! Walk toward Warwick and there are restaurants, ice creameries, shops, and more! 20-30 minutes to Busch Gardens & Colonial Williamsburg and 45min-1 hour to VA Beach Oceanfront. Soooo much to do in Newport News: VA Living Museum, Mariner's Museum & Noland Trail are both 5 minutes from the house. CNU is 2 miles from the house.
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