10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
Apr 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place to Stay in Williamsburg
Emily B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61230 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Williamsburg, VA
- College of William and MaryPlace, College of William and Mary2 min drive
- Colonial National Historical ParkPlace, Colonial National Historical Park3 min drive
- Greensprings Greenway Interpretative TrailPlace, Greensprings Greenway Interpretative Trail3 min drive
- Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)31 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Williamsburg
This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Regal New Town and Colonial National Historical Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's nearby
- College of William and Mary - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
- Regal New Town - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
- Colonial National Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
- Greensprings Greenway Interpretative Trail - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
- Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
Getting around
- Williamsburg Transportation Center - 13 min drive
- Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 15 min walk
- Starbucks - 15 min walk
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- Panera Bread - 3 min drive
- Wendy's - 16 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Excitement starts here at Historic Powhatan!
If you are looking to take your family on a vacation that will be not only loads of fun, but filled with plenty of opportunities to teach your kids about U.S. history without having them feel like they are learning anything, you need to visit Williamsburg, Virginia. Now, you are going to want a great place to stay that has everything any vacationer could ever want, and that place is The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg. Here you will find all of the comforts of home, as well as a beautiful resort that is ideal for guests of all ages. With so many things to do you never have to leave the resort.
Services & Amenities
On-site Services
24 Hour Security
Activities Dept.
ATM
Concierge Services
Gift Shop
Guest Services
Housekeeping Service: Additional daily housekeeping services available for a nominal fee. Please schedule with housekeeping department.
Housekeeping Services
Maintenance Dept.
Massage Services
Mini-Market/Convenience Store
Parking On-Site
Security
Vending Machine
Wedding Facilities
Wi-fi
Nearby Services - 5 Miles/8 Kilometers
Activity/Excursion Vendors
ATM / Banking
Beauty Salon
Car Rental
Dry Cleaning
Gift Shop
Grocery
Laundry Facilities
Massage Services
Medical Facilities
Pharmacy
Railway Station
Snack Bar
Spa
Supermarket
Business Amenities
Business Center
Nearby Activities
Aerobics
Bar/Cocktail Lounge
Basketball
Beach
Bike Trails
Boating/Sailing
Bowling Alley
Canoeing/Rowing
Cycling/Bike Rental
Fishing
Fitness Center
Golf
Hiking
Historic Sites
Lake
Miniature Golf
Movie/DVD Rental
Museums
Parks
Picnic Area
Playground
Pool Tables
Racquetball
Restaurants
Shopping
Shuffleboard
State Park
Swimming
Tennis
Theater/Performing Arts
Theme Parks & Attractions: Busch Gardens and Water Country USA
Volleyball
Wineries
On-site Activities
Activities Dept.
Basketball
BBQ Area
Cycling/Bike Rental
Fishing
Fitness Center (must be 14 years of age) strength machines, free weights and cardio equipment
Gardens
Golf - Putting Green/Mini-Golf
Horseshoe Pit
Lake
Movie/DVD Rental
Picnic Area
Playground
Racquetball
Sauna
Shopping
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
Tennis
Volleyball
Swimming
Indoor Heated Pool
Indoor Hot Tub
Indoor Pool
Multiple Swimming Pools
Outdoor Children's Pool
Outdoor Hot Tub
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Pool Details: Indoor Pool: Daily 8 am-10 pm Outdoor Pools: Open for swimming and sunning from mid April through late October 8 am -10 pm, weather permitting. In the case of thunder, both indoor and outdoor pools close for a half hour after the thunder passes. Guests over the age of 18 may enjoy the fitness center.
Arrival Information
Check In/out
Check in Time: 4:00 pm
Check Out Time: 10:00 am
24 Hour Front Desk
Services & Amenities
On-site Services
24 Hour Security
Activities Dept.
ATM
Concierge Services
Gift Shop
Guest Services
Housekeeping Service: Additional daily housekeeping services available for a nominal fee. Please schedule with housekeeping department.
Housekeeping Services
Maintenance Dept.
Massage Services
Mini-Market/Convenience Store
Parking On-Site
Security
Vending Machine
Wedding Facilities
Wi-fi
Nearby Services - 5 Miles/8 Kilometers
Activity/Excursion Vendors
ATM / Banking
Beauty Salon
Car Rental
Dry Cleaning
Gift Shop
Grocery
Laundry Facilities
Massage Services
Medical Facilities
Pharmacy
Railway Station
Snack Bar
Spa
Supermarket
Business Amenities
Business Center
Nearby Activities
Aerobics
Bar/Cocktail Lounge
Basketball
Beach
Bike Trails
Boating/Sailing
Bowling Alley
Canoeing/Rowing
Cycling/Bike Rental
Fishing
Fitness Center
Golf
Hiking
Historic Sites
Lake
Miniature Golf
Movie/DVD Rental
Museums
Parks
Picnic Area
Playground
Pool Tables
Racquetball
Restaurants
Shopping
Shuffleboard
State Park
Swimming
Tennis
Theater/Performing Arts
Theme Parks & Attractions: Busch Gardens and Water Country USA
Volleyball
Wineries
On-site Activities
Activities Dept.
Basketball
BBQ Area
Cycling/Bike Rental
Fishing
Fitness Center (must be 14 years of age) strength machines, free weights and cardio equipment
Gardens
Golf - Putting Green/Mini-Golf
Horseshoe Pit
Lake
Movie/DVD Rental
Picnic Area
Playground
Racquetball
Sauna
Shopping
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
Tennis
Volleyball
Swimming
Indoor Heated Pool
Indoor Hot Tub
Indoor Pool
Multiple Swimming Pools
Outdoor Children's Pool
Outdoor Hot Tub
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Pool Details: Indoor Pool: Daily 8 am-10 pm Outdoor Pools: Open for swimming and sunning from mid April through late October 8 am -10 pm, weather permitting. In the case of thunder, both indoor and outdoor pools close for a half hour after the thunder passes. Guests over the age of 18 may enjoy the fitness center.
Arrival Information
Check In/out
Check in Time: 4:00 pm
Check Out Time: 10:00 am
24 Hour Front Desk
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Desk chair
- Printer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- On a lake
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Billiards/pool table
- Golf
- Gym
- Heated pool
- Tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Canoeing nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Bicycles
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Property located in a resort
- Unit size: 1,230 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Return the keys
We include all additional fees in our rates. There are no additional costs at check-in.
There is a $200 credit card hold for incidentals required at check in. This is NOT a charge to your card and is released at checkout.
1) Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run.
2) Take out the trash
3) Pile the towels by the door.
No need to strip beds or wash linens. We will take care of the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
The resort charges a nightly resort fee of $25 PAYABLE AT CHECK-IN.
At check-in photo identification and credit card for $200 security deposit will be required (cash is not an acceptable form of deposit).
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Williamsburg, close to Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Beach, and Ripley's Believe It or Not!. You'll also find Colonial National Historical Park and Historic Jamestowne within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is electric car charging available.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Is Excitement starts here at Historic Powhatan! a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen as well as an outdoor pool and tennis.
Are there hot tubs at Excitement starts here at Historic Powhatan!?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is 21 mi away (28 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Excitement starts here at Historic Powhatan!?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Excitement starts here at Historic Powhatan!.
Excitement starts here at Historic Powhatan! Reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Vicky F.
Apr 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bush Gardens get away
Property was exactly how it was listed. Location was great.
Vicky F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024