Private 2,000 Sq Ft Cottage in Historic Yorktown- w/ trolley access

UNIQUE PRIVATE COTTAGE, offered by YORKTOWN COTTAGES. Family-owned and operated. Welcome to Yorktown Cottages, where you can enjoy the privacy of an entire cottage for your trip to Historic Yorktown, in walking distance of all Yorktown attractions, and free trolley pick up in front of the cottage (most of the year). You will find no other properties quite like Yorktown Cottages in the historic district. Unlike other options, Yorktown Cottages owners/managers are not required onsite or adjacent to the property, so it is truly a private rental experience. LATEST UPGRADES: Enhanced Cable TV package and WiFi, air purifiers, lighting upgrades, contactless entry, new SHOWER (March 2023), kitchen appliances (Jan 2024), leather couch, QN plush mattress (memory foam/hybrid, 2025). This cottage uniquely offers much privacy for this destination, but the owners are nearby should you need them during your stay. There are no shared spaces with other travelers. Yorktown Cottages are the last "tourist homes" to be approved in Yorktown to allow operation without the owners co-located onsite during your stay, thus we offer a unique private home experience, close to everything. With 2000 sq ft of private rental space, this "cottage" is a wonderful value and will exceed your lodging expectations. This cottage offers 2 BR, 2BA, a full kitchen, dining area / den, great room with fireplace, and laundry room with washer & dryer. Linens are provided, and there is ample parking. The French doors in the great room open to your own private garden. Please come and experience Yorktown by immersing yourself in the heart of the Historic Village. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: The cottage is surrounded by U.S. National Park Service land, including the Yorktown Battlefields where George Washington secured America’s independence in 1781. This lovely immaculate cottage is a short 1-block walk to Main Street, and a 2-block walk to the Yorktown Beach and all Historic Yorktown waterfront attractions. Dine at the local restaurants and pubs, shop on the boardwalk, visit the museums, grab an ice cream cone, and stroll through history and its 18th century architecture. Take a stroll to Riverwalk Landing or to the sandy beach at the edge of the York River and the Chesapeake Bay. You can even take a tall ship sailing cruise, bike miles of scenic historic trails or the Colonial Parkway, or hike or fly a kite on the battlefields. The Riverwalk area has many seasonal attractions that bring people to the waterfront every weekend. There is music, and oftentimes wineries / breweries at the events, plus a fresh farmers market on Saturdays. This location is also a stop for the Yorktown Trolley that will take you to both the Victory Center and Visitor Center, and other Village locations. (Check the Visit Yorktown website trolley schedule.) COLONIAL PARKWAY AND HISTORIC TRIANGLE: The Colonial Parkway that connects the Historic Triangle (Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown) is accessible less than ¼ mile from the cottage. As you venture out into the Historic Triangle, return home along the scenic riverfront Colonial Parkway, and relax in this comfortable and unique cottage. --Yorktown Village (check the VisitYorktown website for current events in walking distance / trolley ride from the cottage) --Historic Williamsburg --Historic Jamestown --Busch Gardens --Water Country USA It is a day trip to Virginia Beach to play at the ocean. COTTAGE HISTORY: The cottage is a special place to be. Not only is it perfectly located, it is a true landmark in local history, and a lovely, quaint place to spend your vacation. Formerly the home, studio, and gallery of Nancy Thomas, renowned contemporary folk artist; this is where Nancy Thomas worked and lived for 32 years. We are honored to have the great fortune of owning this piece of Yorktown ‘contemporary history’. Nancy’s work is in the homes of thousands of collectors and often seen in magazines, decorator books, films, on Broadway and on television, as well as at Colonial Williamsburg, The Museum of American Folk Art, and the White House. HOUSE RULES: Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 11:00am Max. occupancy: 5 (non-negotiable, as this is imposed by our permit with the County) Parties/events not allowed. No smoking, no vaping. No pets. Please do not ask. Our no pet/no animal policy allows renters with allergies to rent with confidence. We ask that you not smoke; and if you have pets with you, we will not be able to accommodate you, and rent will be forfeited. CLEANING FEE: $95 Every booking incurs a one-time setup and cleaning fee for your stay. The owner does not retain these funds. They are charged at our cost rate for the housekeeping service, a critical service to continue to provide clean, comfortable accommodations at the highest standards. *There may be minor variations in décor and landscaping, depending on when you visit. We continually enhance the properties to improve your experience.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 3-17.About customRules:No drugs, smoking, or vaping allowed..Maximum number of guests is non-negotiable, due to operating license.,Renter entering agreement with Yorktown Cottages must be a guest staying at the cottages during the rental period..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Non-negotiable.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.