Located in Lancaster, this cottage is on a river. Good Luck Cellars and Compass Entertainment Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Steamboat Era Museum and Deltaville Maritime Museum. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library - 21 min drive - 12.9 km
Good Luck Cellars - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
Compass Entertainment Complex - 32 min drive - 26.8 km
Historic Christ Church - 34 min drive - 28.5 km
Chesapeake Bay - 40 min drive - 31.3 km
Restaurants
The Tides Inn - 34 min drive
Salt and Meadow - 34 min drive
Something Different Restaurant - 55 min drive
Yankee Point Marina - 4 min drive
Fish Hawk Oyster Bar - 34 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage ?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage on 27 Feb 2027 start from £203, 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 Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lancaster Gem - Cozy Cottage located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Good Luck Cellars. Compass Entertainment Complex and Historic Christ Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very clean and everything we needed for a brief stay in Lancaster. Quiet peaceful neighborhood. Convenient to Belle Isle State Park for hiking, biking, and kayaking. Host is very responsive to questions. The rental description includes reference to local restaurants that are no longer open and could use updating. Would 100% rent again if we are in the area.
Just remember that you are going to country and it is dark! Get there before sunset or bring your flashlight. But that means in the morning it will be a beautiful place to drink your coffee outside and go out after dark and see the stars. Go to the end of the road in front of the house to be treated to a beautiful waterfront view. Get some biscuits and gravy from Annies up the road and you will not be sorry. It was a great get away for hubby and I!
Overall this lovely home was just perfect for location for my needs. We came to town for a local wedding. Everything was great except the water smelled a bit foul coming out of the pipes, shower and bathroom. We always use bottled water but it wasn't a huge problem. Great location so we will revisit the area so the water may be better by then.
This was a perfect place in lieu of a hotel room. The place was very clean. Would definitely stay again. Thank you to Julie for the ongoing communication about our stay.
Communication with owner- prompt, friendly, easy to work with. Conveniently located near family and affordable. We'll rent again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2021
It was a easier to host. Home was left clean and would love to host again.
We came to visit with some friends that live in the area. We weren't at the house much, but what time we were there, everything was perfect. Great place to stay and great communication from the property owner.
Clean, neat, easy to locate. Perfect for just myself and granddaughter. A bit further from White Stone than I thouught, but easy to get back and forth.
It was clean & newly renovated. Would have liked it to be better stocked. There was no shampoo or soap in the bathroom. We bought bottled water to use because of the sewage smell of the water. Great location. Stayed 4 nights. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Julie was very nice and easy to get in contact with. The wifi worked very well. We liked the convenience of being able to wash our clothes. The beds were comfortable and the extra blankets around the house were a plus.
Had to switch at almost last minute, but host was great about offering us a different location at the same price. Host was very accommodating and friendly. House could use a few more dishes and a better setup of the lights. Most of the light switches didn't seem to work or would turn on lights in unexpected areas. However, that is really our only note on it as there was plenty of places for clothes, numerous coat hangers which isn't common, beds were comfortable, it had plenty of room, and having an accessible washer and dryer was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
renee
8 Nov 2024
I didnt stay because its not 6 miles to urbanna by car its 50 not what i needed false advertising
This was our first Vrbo experience and it was very good. The host, Julie, was excellent when replying to questions. The cottage was very clean and neat. The kitchen was supplied for basic cooking and eating. We cooked breakfast there and had an occasional sandwich so it was more than we needed. The area is fairly remote but there is a ferry at the end of the road to take one over to other small towns on the Northern Neck. It was a good experience.
Impeccably clean and newly renovated home in a great location. My family and I have stayed here multiple times, and Julie has always been the most accommodating host. Her property is perfect for a long weekend escape or an even longer stay. This part of Lancaster County is a gem—abundant opportunities to get onto the water, nearby marinas, great restaurants, and abundant wildlife.
My parents and I stayed here for a few days. We're building our retirement home not far away. The cottage is just as advertised. It's a quaint little home w everything u need. Only a 15 minute drive from Kilmarnock. Cell phone and internet is a little spotty around there, but that's not unusual for this area. I loved watching the geese strut around the neighbors property. It's very quiet location but close enough to town. Would definitely recommend this little cottage.
Julie was on the very responsive whenever we contacted her. The place has recently been renovated and was a perfect layout for my husband, myself and fur babies.
I liked it. I really liked the sparse furnishings. I've stayed in several vacation rentals in Lancaster County, and one thing they've had in common is too much stuff: fragile tchotchkes, stacks of DVDs and board games, ornate dishes, all just begging for my kids to destroy and scatter, creating a nightmare at checkout time. A kitchen, washer and dryer, central A/C, and reliable internet is enough for us and that's what we got.
Close to a marina with boat rentals, and near the historic Merry Point Ferry, one of three remaining VDOT free ferries in the state. Fish or bike or kayak at Belle Isle State Park..
Important: The coffee apparatus is a Keurig dual machine that does both K-Cups and ground coffee with basket filters. Bring ground coffee or your own grinder. The owner very kindly provides a Brita filter in the fridge. I grew up around the corner from this place, so while I know all about and can appreciate the local well water, I am spoiled in my big city ways, so the filter was a nice touch.
While the location is/was convenient the water contained a rotten egg smell during entire stay. Owner was notified and stated “whenever it rains this occur because it’s well water”. The only day it rained was Friday, which is the day we arrived. It is worth mentioning that know one came to confirm this complaint until moments before checkout on Monday. After opening the water access and identifying the issue (he) the tech poured a solution down the drain pipe but to no avail.
This included shower and drinking water, which drinking water was an easy fix - purchased 2 cases of spring water. However, showering/bathing was an issue because utilizing water with a rotten egg odor and potentially hazardous to the skin.
The only remedy was an offer of 25% off next visit. Unfortunately we will not be returning to this property and does not recommend this property to any family.