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Enjoy The Simple Life In This Luxury Farmhouse Near Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 116 reviews" "
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10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
This home accommodated our entire family. The beds was very comfortable and the home was up to date on everything. I look forward to staying here the next in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside luxury comfort.
I love this home. It checks all the boxes for me. Location, luxury touches, livable and comfortable spaces. It is obvious that Shannon has put great thought and care into every detail of the home. This will definitely be on my list of staycation places when I need a not so far away- getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Marina Y.

Apparently brown water is safe, according to this unreasonable property owner.
While this property was lovely to look at, and the home is decorated beautifully, this property owner who is also the property manager (by personal experience, big mistake!) is rather less than. We arrived near midnight after a cross country trip from CO (28+hrs) on our first night with my husband, my mother, and our two under two children. Too tired after situating ourselves and getting overtired kids to bed, we waited till morning to get put together. The water pressure was trickling, and water was cloudy, but after being in a vehicle for 3 days we said maybe we are high maintenance. Come Wednesday morning, the water spitting out is golden yellow, and water filter is unrecognizable due to being clogged beyond capacity. Contact property owner, husband comes out Wednesday evening, but water still running golden now brown. Am told it’s safe regardless of color and particles in water. After circling back, am told that the husband needs to come out Thursday (Thanksgiving) morning to replace water softener, so we were without water from 7:30AM-9:30AM. Am told to allow water to run until it’s clear. Great! Hour goes by, finally (but ice cold) clear water runs. Too bad we had to go to our Thanksgiving plans unshowered for two days. We then return to the property approximately 6.5 hours later with tired children to find out, still no hot water! At this time my husband and I make the decision for our children that we need to vacate these unlivable circumstances being that we are paying a pretty penny for common amenities in 2022. Contact owner who is originally willing to work with us, although she accused our toddler of touching the hot water heater and must be why it wasn’t working. (Wow!) We pack up the house and leave by 9PM with yet again, overtired children. I follow up with property owner next day, and miraculously, when her husband goes to the property, there’s hot water! Evidently we were supposed to wait 24+hrs for hot water?? She is no longer willing to work with us even though we were only requesting that PART of our stay (4 days that we didn’t stay) be refunded due to these ridiculous circumstances. Mind you, they own 18+ other rentals in the area, and didn’t even offer for us to just relocate to a different property! Call VRBO to state our miserable, and disheartening case, to be told that the owner isn’t willing to work with us. BEWARE! Good thing I can’t attach pictures, and too bad when paying so much you can’t get clean water.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2022
You booked wrong location, stayed and now are trying to dispute the charges on your CC! Shame on you! You arrived 11/21 late. I texted you 11/22 @ 2:30pm "Is everything satisfactory (my protocol for my guest)" your response "Your home is lovely, and we are very thankful for the accommodations! We did end up driving our RV out, though, so don't be alarmed if you go by...we are still on the gravel (which you left a lot of ruts in our yard). You text me 11/23 @ 5:52pm with a picture questioning the water (yes I really wish we could attach pictures, so guest can see how OVER DRAMATIC you are). My husband came right out & discovered the water softener was broke, he came right back out 11/24 @7:30 am to replace it & make sure he would not interrupt any Thanksgiving plans. Your husband text me at 5:20pm to tell us there was no hot water. I immediately responded back, it is a continuous hot water heater and can we come out to take a look at it? I also asked by chance did one of the kiddos change the settings on it (ABSOLUTELY NO ACCUSING). It is called process of illumination. You responded the next day at 4:50pm that you left and wanted to work out a reimbursemet between us and leave VRBO out of it. We went over and the hot water WORKS! Mmm, now I am putting the pieces to the puzzle together, you drove out your RV (which is definitely not suited at my property) you are looking to buy property an hour away. Just be honest, you booked the wrong location, it was hard to get your RV in & out the driveway and you decided to book something else closer to where you were looking to relocate! All future guest can see the house has 5 star reviews and I absolutely would have put you in another property of mine, but it is Thanksgiving & they were all booked! My husband is a well driller & the water was absolutely safe to bath in. We just choose to condition the water for our guest. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it is a DUCK! Enough said :)

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Williamsburg
Out of the way, clean property. Just right for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five PLUS Star Rating!
I wish I could give Shannon more than 5 stars! From the beginning, she was quick to respond and provide direction on the rental process. Her welcome text was phenomenal with excellent recommendations on restaurants and grocery shopping as well as things to do. Checking in was a breeze - she even reached out to see if we were checking in after dark as she would make sure lights were on to make the process easier for us. The property was exactly like the pictures posted on the site. It was immaculate when we checked in and smelled freshly cleaned. The kitchen was stocked with all we needed for our stay - and lovely bath products to use as well. We took full advantage of the front porch each morning to enjoy our coffee and each evening to wind down. Yes, the home was away from town, but that is what we wanted. If anyone is looking to be close to the action, this isn't for you. BUT, if you are looking to be away from the hustle and bustle...to relax...to be surrounded by country, then it's perfect as it was for us! We experienced a power outage during out stay, which was out of Shannon's control, but she kept us updated on restoral and checked on us when it was fixed. I would definitely recommend this property and the hosts. It was one of the best rental experiences I have had with Vrbo!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAYMANDA D., NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely returning again!
My family and I have absolutely no complaints about the property or Ms French. Mr French hospitality is a 10 out of 10. Phone service is horrible inside the property. When the house wifi went out Ms French was there the same day with new equipment. My mother and I have bad knees and backs and we have no complaints about the beds throughout the house. Cleanliness throughout the house and property including linen. Everything you need in the kitchen to cook is provided (including some season and filters for coffee pot). Welcome snacks, water and sign was present for us. Beautiful art and quotes through the house. The only con is that the property is a little drive from everything. Thank you Ms French for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tristan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Amazing Property, would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

latoya f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This was my second stay and I wasn’t disappointed. It was so peaceful, The house is wonderful. We all enjoyed our stay! Toya
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property
Cute property but can be far from places as things to do

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
This is my second time staying here and I loved it just like I did the first time. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great house
Wished we had planned fewer activities so we could have spent more time relaxing on the porch rockers, house and property...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property - wonderful stay
First thing to say is that the property is exactly like shown in the pictures, spotlessly clean with lovely decor done up to a very high standard. Beds are comfy, it has two large bathrooms with deep bath/shower combos. We were so impressed with the property, it was a delight to arrive there after a fairly long drive. The grass around the house is expansive, much larger than the pictures show. Perfect for kids to play on, we brought a mat with us for the mornings as the grass was a bit wet to begin with (early autumn). Brought a frisbee too which got a lot of use! The barbecue area at the back is a comfortable place to sit out, and relaxing on the front porch for breakfast was absolutely lovely. As a location, you are 30mins from Yorktown, there's a very nice wetland walk called Beverdam park about 15mins away and a cute local shop 5mins from the house which sells basic supplies but also does deli sandwiches and hot foods too. I would thoroughly recommend staying here, we visited as two adults with two young children (1 and 3), found the house very comfortable - decorated sensibly for small hands (not much breakable within reach). The kitchen is very well appointed too. I'd recommend bringing games/kids toys with you as we couldn't find any in the house (brought plenty ourselves anyway), obviously the property has stairs so gates if you need (maybe email Shannon about this - we found her very responsive and helpful, I'm sure she would give advice), baby monitor etc. Mosquito spray/lamps for sitting out in the evening - wasn't really a problem for us but imagine could be worth having in summer. Oh also the front door keypad lock is a bit odd when it comes to working out how to lock up from the inside, could probably do with a bolt latch or something installed on the front door? In any case it felt like a safe and secluded area so we never had any concerns about safety. Just remember the key code when you close the door! Thank you Shannon for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

A P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Long Weekend Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the French’s home. The accommodations were beautiful and very clean. The binder created by the homeowners was helpful in exploring the Gloucester area, but we mainly were there to enjoy peace and quiet and there was plenty. Shannon was accessible and accommodating during our stay. We sincerely hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Crystal W., colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Shannon’s property was beautiful we had a great time. It’s very clean and spacious. It’s in the country so if you don’t like that this is not the spot for you. Otherwise it’s perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy!
Cozy and CUTE!! We tally enjoyed ourselves here. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed and we had ample towels and blankets. We will definitely be booking this property again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorian D., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable home in convenient location
A great house for a quiet getaway, space to grill and eat out back or read a book on the covered front porch and doze off. Clean, comfortable, well stocked with kitchen utensils & extra towels and sheets. In the country so it’s quiet but only a 10 min drive into town where you can find all your big box stores and restaurants. Shannon, the property owner, was very nice and communicative and we had no issues.
Stayed 22 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing and quiet
Had a wonderful stay, peaceful location, and great for looking at the stars at night. Clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
The home was decorated and maintained very well! Everyone enjoyed our stay however the location given by the Vrbo consultant over the phone was in accurate. We were told it was only 20 minutes from Williamsburg/Busch Gardens when in actuality it was more like an hour. A bit remote for us but a very nice home.

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
Our stay was fine - house is nice, clean and in a peaceful setting we were a party of 10 staying in the house as overflow space from our son’s home in the area. The space is fine for about 8 but ten was an overload . Kitchen equipment met all our needs, owner was very helpful and even left a Thanksgiving cheesecake to add to our feast at our son’s home.. would recommend the fish smell in the upstairs bedroom closet be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback. I was never aware of a smell in the closet of the bedroom, but will most definitely get that resolved! The only thing I can think of is a prior guest must of had something in their suitcase that would have caused that.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P., Ocean Isle Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite and Comfortable
We enjoyed this lovely country home! As advertised, only a few minutes from a pleasant village with good dining and friendly people! Also, Yorktown, only 20 minutes away, was very interesting with great American history ( and even more good dining). The property owner was very good to provide information and follow-up to check on any needs we might have. A wonderful few days in the Bay area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Charlotte. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
We had a wonderful time. The town is so cute. The house was perfect. Will stay there again if we go back there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful homey farmhouse
Only stayed two nights, so I wasn't able to take advantage of all the comforts this charming little farmhouse has to offer. Everything is up-to-date: kitchen, bathrooms, full cable TV. Great place. Somewhat isolated, but oh so nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great farm house
About half an hour away from everything, made for a great weekend with the family. House was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country get away
Shannon, Our family really enjoyed staying in the farmhouse. It was a beautiful home and very well stocked with just about everything you would find in your own home. We stayed busy during the day with our trips to different attraction and at the end of the day was glad to have such a relaxing, comfortable place to come back to. Most of the attractions we visited were 30 minutes to an hour away. Thank you for sharing the beautiful home. Once again we really enjoyed the home and peaceful countryside. Sincerely Shelia Aylesworth
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, Clean Farmhouse
We had a great time staying at the farmhouse for our annual trip to Busch Gardens & Water Country. It was a super cute property, very clean, and had plenty of room for our kids to run around outside. A good time was had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, beautiful setting
Really enjoyed our 2-night stay with friends. Especially loved the outdoor seating. Only recommendations... plant a few trees near the house.

10/10 Excellent

Rene D.

Farm House
Very nice stay. Town extremely cute and the folks welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Gloucester Farmhouse
We very much enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. It was everything we had hoped for, the house was in great shape and everything worked and was clean and very and well kept. Thanks for a very enjoyable stay, we would stay again if ever in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

Lovely Farmhouse
This farmhouse is beautifully renovated. We enjoyed the very private setting in close proximity to many great activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T., Colonial Heights

Great Weekend Getaway!
House was beautiful- two couples had plenty of room in this lovely home. We enjoyed quiet mornings with coffee on the porch, cooking together in the kitchen was a breeze -open layout made it fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

julian P.

Fantastic
The house is really nice and has everything that you need
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martha A., Alexandria, VA

Excellent family get away!
This home away from home was the perfect peaceful and relaxing get away for my family. We were able to enjoy our Thanksgiving with three of our four kids and our grandchild. We took long walks, played board games, visited Williamsburg and watched Christmas movies! Thank you, Shannon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth P.

The house is comfortable and beautiful. Enjoyed the great kitchen cooking with the family.
This is a beautiful country home. We enjoyed the comfortable furnishings and the kitchen was great to cook family dinners. We were not aware of the distance the home was from everything. It is an hour drive in traffic to Williamsburg and a minimum of 20 minutes to anything along the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Great experience.
Working with Shannon was an incredible experience. She showed so much understanding and kindness for our unique situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Morris, IL

Peaceful, secluded, get away
Shannon's rental was absolutely gorgeous inside and out! Exactly as advertised. Plenty of space for my husband and myself and our 4 adult kids. Beds were super comfortable, kitchen spacious with everything we could have wanted. Living area perfect for game playing and DVD watching. The back patio area was so beautiful and we sat under the pergola for dinner and reading. The front porch swing offered some privacy for couples. Everything was clean and in good repair. We spent a day at colonial Williamsburg and another at Jamestowne. The house is about 40 minutes away from each. Shannon also had detailed information at the house about local sights and eateries. We would definitely come again. Thank you Shannon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., Saint Louis, MO

Beautiful and peaceful property!
The home was amazing! Wonderfully decorated and extremely comfortable. The nearby town was quaint and had some great restaurants and shops!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Beautiful home
Excellent stay. Wonderful, quiet location "away from it all", but close to drive to local attractions. Everything worked as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

A rural surprise!
Perfect getaway to enjoy board games and amusement parks, real family time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claudia J.

Totally Satisfied
A group of old and new friends got together to help me celebrate my SixtySassy birthday. I selected this location and was not disappointed. The home is just as it appears online. It is a home away from home. Far enough away from the busy city life but not too far away from last minute shopping. The rooms were really nice and the bathrooms really spacious. We stopped at the store before checking in, but everything we needed was there. We laughed, ate and enjoyed the togetherness and our home away from home made that possible. I would highly recommend this home for your next get away, I will be coming back. Claudia & The Sixtysassy Crew
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melvanda S.

What a beautiful home
Amazing experience! Beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Quiet and comfortable getaway house.
I came down with my husband, father and two small boys to this beautiful house. It was perfect for us. We had a wonderfully lazy morning our first day having coffee on the porch while my kids ran around the yard. We even saw some hummingbirds! We enjoyed the back deck area in the evening with wine once kids were asleep. Very relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marlo B.

Fantastic and quaint
The property was beautiful and the house was a perfect size for our group of 10. We loved the large yard for the younger kids to run around in. Also the porch was perfect for early morning or late night chatting. I highly recommend this vacation rental!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ajit B.

A quaint, clean and gorgeous vacation home!
I booked the vacation home to be able to make day trips to Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and Virginia Beach but have a nice place to stay with my family and relax in the evenings. Shannon was very prompt and courteous throughout the booking process and during our stay. The home is very well furnished and very tastefully decorated! Liked the nice gazebo in the backyard. It was great to unplug and look at the night sky for a change. The home is in a very quiet secluded area while still being close enough to the restaurants and supermarkets. Loved that there was a TV in every room and great wifi coverage. The instructions for check-in and check-out were very clear. Will definitely visit again when visiting Williamsburg area.

10/10 Excellent

Ursula J.

LOVED this house!
We were in the area for a wedding in Yorktown. We felt right at home the moment we opened the door. The open concept layout of the house was perfect for a large group to visit and not feel cramped. The kitchen was well equipped, making it convenient to cook for all of us. Although located in a very rural area, you are still very close to everything. It was a great place to come home to an relax after a busy day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

The upkeep of the house and property were stellar.
We absolutely loved this 'home away from home.' It was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the decor was lovely. The home was the perfect size for our family. We really enjoyed the kitchen and the deck area, which were perfect for preparing and sharing meals together. We would recommend this home for anyone looking for a quiet or cozy get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krystal H.

Wonderful
I love the house it was beautiful Ive always loved country and farm houses since I was a small child and I just fell in love with it!! Thank you so much for allowing my family to enjoy such a beautiful place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Beautiful Place to relax with family
Peaceful secluded property - house was beautiful inside and out. Owners did a great job of making sure necessities were provided and it was a great place to have a family getaway. The pictures do not do justice to how great the property is. I appreciated that the property was exactly as advertised/what I hoped for based on info/photos I saw. When a smoke detector started chirping, Shannon quickly responded and came over to change the battery. All the appliances worked well and it was nice having the grill. Everyone in my family loved it and wants to come back again for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Beautiful
Great place but rather far from events we were attending
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., PA

Great Women Weekend
The property was FANTASTIC!! There were nine women that spent three nights in this beautiful home. There was plenty of room although the bathroom situation was tight in the morning but we all left as friends. The outdoor space was great also. We ate at Olivia's In the Village on Main Street in Gloucester, Scoots BBQ in Gloucester Point and ate ice cream at Short Lane Ice Cream which were all delicious. We spend a morning in Yorktown at the Market and antiquing in the afternoon. We spent Sunday in Williamsburg. All was within an easy drive. Should we return to the area we would rent this house again. Thanks Shannon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Peter H., Baxley, Georgia

The house is beautiful and all the finishes are very nice. It is out of the way, but close to town.
Overall we thoughly enjoyed the home and the area. The house is a great place to come and relax after a day of siteseeing. Two minor complaints, The main tv did not work I was suprised that the owner never made any contact at all other than e mail, just me I like the personal touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thanks Peter & Carol for your feedback. This is interesting to me because that is the way you contacted me through an email, so I simply replied back to your email. The TV works and if it didn't, I would have gone out that day and replaced it. However, prior renters usually have the TV's on different settings or the power to the cable box turned off. I told you that if you could not get it figured out, we would be happy to run by since we are 5mins from the house. Just to clarify the TVs in this house all work.