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Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a table by a lake.
A pathway with stepping stones leading up a hill, surrounded by rocks and plants.
A house with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A dining table with a bench, surrounded by chairs, in a room with wooden flooring and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gloucester, VA
  • Place, Thousand Trails Dog Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Trails Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaverdam Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gloucester Golf Club and Piankatank River Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cobbs Creek Arts Center and Steamboat Era Museum. Compass Entertainment Complex and Deltaville Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Gloucester, VA

What's nearby

  • Thousand Trails Dog Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Thousand Trails Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Middlesex County Museum - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Beaverdam Park - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Urbanna Historic District - 20 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Jalisco - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Nooners - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Something Different Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Merroir - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Home on Sought After Piankatank! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Thousand Trails Dog Park, Thousand Trails Beach Park and Beaverdam Park. Middlesex County Museum and Cobbs Creek Arts Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. It had plenty of room for everyone to spread out, and we really enjoyed using the kayaks and paddleboard. One morning, we even saw a couple of bald eagles. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
So glad you saw our resident eagles! We'd love to have you back:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was excellent! I would definitely stay there again the house was very clean the kitchen was was equipped with all I needed , the beds were very comfortable , the view from house to lake was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
So glad you had a good time, Ambar!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall my group had a nice long weekend stay at this property. The river and dock were great, and we especially loved the screened in porch. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. The main downside was that there were a lot of flies and other insects in the house (especially in the primary bathroom). Perhaps this is normal for August at a river-side house, but it was an unpleasant surprise for us! Otherwise we had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
I am so sorry to hear this! And no, it's not normal! I wish I had known. While flies might come in when a door is left open, we do not have any ongoing problems with pests and have a great pest control person who treats our home regularly. I wish you had reached out - I would have been happy to call him if there was an issue that needed attention. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Property was beautiful exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This property is the perfect mix of relaxing and close to historic attractions. The property owner was great at communicating and we had everything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property. The owner was very attentive to making this home feel so comfy and welcome. Will be booking this lovely home again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home on a peaceful river

I highly recommend this place. It was a great place to stay for the Urbanna Oyster Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Beautiful long weekend of quality family time, relaxing sunbathing, swimming, paddle boarding, and campfire s’mores. Exactly what we needed and such a gem of a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't review the place itself, but this is a review of the host and taking care of us as guests. Super communicative and responsive, helpful in providing guidance and worked really quick to resolve issues. You can see location, check the photos, read the reviews. But you don't know if a host is going to be great until you work with them and Betsy absolutely is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Super relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As soon as you open the front door you know you made the right choice for your Waterfront getaway! Cozy and charming, yet plenty of room to spread out and enjoy both the indoors an outdoors. Several seating areas to choose from and a wonderful dock for those fishermen and women. We would recommend it anyone looking for a home away from home while on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Love this so much, and thank you for including photos!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute, clean house

I loved the layout of the house. The owner had thought of and provided everything one might need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent and quaint cottage

Such a great getaway cottage with an amazing dock. Plenty of amenities so all you have to really do is show up with some groceries and enjoy your stay. We went kayaking, watched the sunset and enjoyed the inside living space. Will definitely plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage

We had a most enjoyable week in this spotlessly clean comfy cottage on the banks of the Piankatank estuary. Tastefully decorated with all the amenities one would need and with a very attentive owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for coming, Desmond! I was very impressed with your many day trips:). Glad you were able to use the new grill!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Fully equipped kitchen, fabulous view from screened porch and deck. I have stayed in many, many VRBO homes and this one ranks in my top five. My only concern was the very small bathroom near the guest rooms but it was a small inconvenience against all the pluses in this home. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!!

This little jewel is an excellent place for a getaway. The Gal Pals had a wonderful time! The space was just right, and Betsy was always punctual in answering my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family getaway

Kids loved fishing, swimming, crabbing. The pictures of the property are accurate. Very clean and cozy. Thank you Betsy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2022
You are so welcome! Glad they had a good time - hope you did , too:). Thanks for being such lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

We had a great time at Betsy’s house on the river. The home was perfect, stocked with everything you might need. The host provided lots of great info about the house and the local area. The river views were just incredible!! We hope to come back for a longer trip sometime in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Thanks, Diane - I'm so happy you had a good anniversary trip! You are most welcome any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape

Cute, clean home, right on the water! Would love to come back when it's warm and utilize the awesome backyard, waterfront, and pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2022
Thanks, Laura, for taking such great care of our home! We'd love to have you back in warm weather!! Hope you were able to enjoy a fire in the pit:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place To Relax

I cannot say enough about this property. The kitchen is very well stocked, everything was very clean. Very quiet neighborhood. The sunrises and the sunsets were unbeatable from the dock! This is a beautiful place to go, disconnect and enjoy peace. The area is also very rich in history, and there is lots to explore! We will definitely visit again in warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house was excellent. Spent a week there for 4th of July 2025.

We had a blast for the 4th of July. First of the week was really hot but by the weekend, the weather was perfect.The house is great, everything there you need.we stayed on the dock or in the water most of the time. we took our boat, which was great for the kids to jump in water from the boat.I highly recommend this place.Betsy was a doll to work with as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need

My husband and I traveled down on our motorcycles to this property. The home was meticulously clean and had everything we could need and more! Would love to come back in warmer weather so we could enjoy the water more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2022
Love that you came on your motorcycles - how fun! And wow, did you leave the place in fabulous shape. Thanks so much for coming, and we'd love to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We had perfect stay here. The house is exactly as advertised and very well equipped with everything you might need. Highlights are many: Water view, sunrise AND sunset, the pier, fire ring, comfy beds, soft towels, lawn games, fishing, nicely decorated, well stocked kitchen. We had our own boat and really enjoyed the exploring the river. Betsy could not have been easier to work with in arranging our stay. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a get away on the River!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
Thank you, Tom! What a beautiful family you have, and we couldn't have asked for better guests. So loved seeing the photos around the fire pit, the kids on the dock and on the Piankatank fishing. We just bought a paddle board, so you'll have to come back:).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gloucester Stay

We spent 4 nights at this beautiful property. The property is accurately represented in the description and the photos. I honestly cannot think of a thing that could have improved our stay. It is a peaceful, beautiful location. The river is gorgeous and we spent much time on the dock eating meals and just relaxing. Betsy was wonderful in checking in on us. We loved the location and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Getaway on the River

My family of four had a peaceful and wonderful few days. We ventured out a bit to local towns/beach, but we were all happiest just spending family time at the house - enjoying the sights and sounds of the Piankatank. Betsy was very helpful and prompt in responding to questions and offering recommendations. We hope to someday return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
Thanks, Carey! So glad you had a good time. Would be happy to host you again!!
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