Williamsburg vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Williamsburg

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Guest favorite

Apartment in Newport News

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Centrally Located Sleek Studio Apartment

Private guest studio apartment with separate parking/entrance in a quiet neighborhood. Centrally located to shopping, restaurants , and parks. Airport:12 min CNU:6 min Riverside Medical Center:7 min Sentara Hospital:8 min Langley AFB:11 min Patrick Henry Mall:8 min Willimasburg/Bush Gardens: approx 30 min Virgina Beach Oceanfront: 45 min Wifi available with a 55" TV with streaming services (no cable). Coffee table folds into dining/work table. Stools under table. Full bath/kitchen/laundry unit.

Dec 11 – 18

R1,663 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Williamsburg

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Fun and Open Space Near Everything w/ Hot Tub

Come for the fun to a spacious 1st floor walkout basement just 1 mile from Busch Gardens & Water Country and just 3 miles from Colonial Williamsburg & William and Mary. You'll have a large pool table, bar area, private entrance, hot tub, firepit, coffee bar, and free parking in a quiet neighborhood. The space is part of our home (the bottom floor) w/ private entry. We would love to share anything you want to know about the area, and surrounding cities. Jamestown and Yorktown are also close by.

Oct 9 – 16

R2,127 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Cape Charles

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Modern Private Beach House close to Cape Charles

A sanctuary, an oasis, a one of a kind experience communing with nature while lounging in civilized splendor—all are apt descriptions of this New York architect designed beach house on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Guests enjoy stunning waterfront views from a finished floor height of 36 feet. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is famous for its flat tidewaters, but this property is perched amongst unusual relic Sandhills, complete with pines, gum trees and vast sea and sunset vistas.

Dec 10 – 17

R11,506 ZAR per night

Popular amenities for Williamsburg vacation rentals

Stay near Williamsburg's top sights

Colonial Williamsburg137 locals recommend
Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square191 locals recommend
Governor's Palace20 locals recommend
Harris Teeter7 locals recommend
Food For Thought23 locals recommend
Fat Tuna Grill & Oyster House24 locals recommend

Williamsburg beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Condo in Williamsburg

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Luxury Riverfront Condo w/ sunrise & sunset views

Nov 28 – Dec 5

R4,122 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Cabin in Deltaville

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews

"The Little Red Cabin" aka The Galley

May 1 – 8

R2,095 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Williamsburg

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Kingsmill 1bed/1ba on Golf Course 9th Fairway

Apr 15 – 22

R2,534 ZAR per night
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Guesthouse in Hampton

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 280 reviews

Sun Sea and Sand

Aug 25 – Sep 1

R2,549 ZAR per night
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Cottage in Gloucester

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

White Heron Cottage

Feb 10 – 17

R2,826 ZAR per night
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Home in Virginia Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviews

Quilted Quarters by the Bay with Private Entrance

Dec 14 – 21

R1,653 ZAR per night
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Loft in Gloucester Courthouse

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews

Marshfield Guesthouse on river near Williamsburg

Oct 8 – 15

R2,474 ZAR per night
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Farm stay in Cardinal

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Wtrfrnt aptmnt w/pool/dock on private farm

May 31 – Jun 7

R3,133 ZAR per night
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Guesthouse in White Stone

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews

Waterfront Guesthouse II on the Rappahannock

Dec 18 – 25

R4,085 ZAR per night
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Cottage in Norfolk

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Lovely Ocean View Cottage

Dec 5 – 12

R2,273 ZAR per night
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Tiny home in Deltaville

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Teenie Weenie Luxury Guest House in Deltaville

Jan 13 – 20

R2,200 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Tiny home in Cape Charles

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

The Laughing King Retreat Honeymoon Island Cottage

Dec 2 – 9

R4,779 ZAR per night

Williamsburg home rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Charles City

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Hutch's Bluff - Waterfront near Williamsburg

Mar 20 – 27

R5,085 ZAR per night
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Home in Williamsburg

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Roomy Duplex Near Busch Gardens

Mar 21 – 28

R2,870 ZAR per night
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Home in Smithfield

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Mason Manor - Downtown Smithfield next to WCP

Sep 7 – 14

R2,151 ZAR per night
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Home in Williamsburg

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

The Williamsburg Retreat Gorgeous Private Acreage

Jan 20 – 27

R9,324 ZAR per night
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Home in Gloucester Point

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

York River Vacation Home

Dec 1 – 8

R6,772 ZAR per night
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Home in Yorktown

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

Modern-farmhouse Retreat

Nov 10 – 17

R4,514 ZAR per night
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Home in Toano

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Ivy's Cottage w/ Outdoor Movies Williamsburg Stay

Oct 16 – 23

R6,666 ZAR per night
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Home in Capron

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Homestead on 58-Bedroom 1

Aug 28 – Sep 4

R1,180 ZAR per night
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Home in Cobbs Creek

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Millionaire $ Views No Xtra Charge! Hot Tub! POOL!

Jan 5 – 12

R4,143 ZAR per night
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Home in Deltaville

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

The Oyster House

Jul 1 – 8

R2,487 ZAR per night
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Home in Norfolk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

@Whit’s End? Come in and Relax

Jan 11 – 18

R1,809 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Virginia Beach

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

Chicks Beachfront

Apr 27 – May 4

R7,652 ZAR per night

Williamsburg condo rentals

Guest favorite

Condo in Newport News

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Cozy Home Away from Home at Mary Robert Lane

Nov 27 – Dec 4

R2,535 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Oceanfront Gem VaB Studio Exceptional Views

Aug 20 – 27

R7,416 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

Ocean Escape

Nov 1 – 8

R3,140 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

NEW! Beach Paradise Studio on the Boardwalk w/Pool

Aug 25 – Sep 1

R4,716 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Airy 2BR Beach Blessing Condo Near Rudee Inlet

Nov 23 – 30

R3,282 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

2 bedroom condo with oceanfront one block away!

May 6 – 13

R4,612 ZAR per night
Superhost

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Oceanfront Penthouse

Jul 12 – 19

R7,621 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Triton’s Treasure -3 Bedroom Condo on the Beach

Sep 21 – 28

R8,813 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews

Beach Condo Block Off Boardwalk

May 23 – 30

R5,761 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

2 Bedroom Condo One Block from the Oceanfront

Sep 9 – 16

R6,510 ZAR per night
Superhost

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Beautiful Beachfront Condo

Sep 8 – 15

R6,242 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Virginia Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews

Chic's Beach Rental and Fishing

Nov 15 – 22

R6,487 ZAR per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Williamsburg

Total rentals

3K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

2.6K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

1.6K properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

610 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

860 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

7.5K reviews

Your guide to Williamsburg

All about Williamsburg

Located near the Chesapeake Bay, Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780. A century ago, John D. Rockefeller funded the restoration of hundreds of 18th-century buildings, and Colonial Williamsburg has since become a massive outdoor living-history museum. With hundreds of buildings to wander through, not to mention historical re-enactors to observe and craft shops to pursue, this getaway lets you immerse yourself in Colonial America. Remain in the past by attending Revolutionary War re-creations in Yorktown and exploring archeological sites in Jamestown, both a short drive or bike ride away. If you need a break from tricorn hats and petticoats, you can rent a kayak to explore the water trails surrounding Williamsburg, or seek out the area’s many golf courses, the Kidsburg playground, and chartered sailboats.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a year-round destination, with mild winters that rarely see snow, but the most comfortable times of year may be spring (March through early June) and fall (September-October). Springtime temperatures hover in the comfortable 60s and 70s Fahrenheit, and while June is the rainiest month of the year, the rains are far from constant.

Summer temperatures average in the high 70s and 80s Fahrenheit from May through August, and the humidity spikes during those months as well. Unless you’re determined to explore the city in period attire, light clothing will probably serve you well. The temperatures drop into the 50s Fahrenheit around October. From late November through February, chilly weather may shorten your time in the outdoor exhibitions, but it won’t stop them.


Top things to do in Williamsburg

Jamestown

Just 7 miles from Williamsburg, Jamestown is the site of a British colony founded in 1607. At the Jamestown Settlement Museum, you can board replicas of the ships that brought colonists to North America, or wander around a re-created 17th-century fort and Powhatan village, chatting with actors in costume. Not far away is Historic Jamestowne, where you can tour an archeological dig and watch glass artisans at work.

Freedom Park

History is everywhere in James County, including this 600-acre park, the site of a Revolutionary War battleground and one of the first free Black settlements in America. It also has 20 miles of biking and hiking trails, as well tree swings and zip lines.

Little Creek Reservoir Park

If you need a break from the historical sightseeing, escape for a day to this 1000-acre park to the north of Williamsburg, which is centered around a placid reservoir whose tendrils extend in many different directions. A one-mile walking tour circles the reservoir, but most people spend their time on the water: You can rent a canoe to paddle around its shoreline or a motorized boat to search out hidden coves where you can fish for largemouth bass, saugeye, and black crappie.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Williamsburg?

    Williamsburg has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. Average temperatures range from 32°F (0°C) in January to 90°F (32°C) in July. The area receives moderate rainfall throughout the year, with the wettest month typically being August.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Williamsburg?

    Popular activities include exploring the historical reenactments at Colonial Williamsburg, visiting the Jamestown Settlement, and enjoying the rides at Busch Gardens. Hiking in Freedom Park and shopping at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets are also often recommended.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Williamsburg?

    Summer, from June to August, is a frequently suggested time to visit Williamsburg due to warm weather and longer days. The Williamsburg Farmers Market is a popular event during this time. Additionally, the holiday season is celebrated with the Grand Illumination event in Colonial Williamsburg, making it quite popular with visitors.

  • What are the best places to stay in Williamsburg?

    Visitors often stay in areas such as the Historic Triangle, which includes Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown for easy access to historical sites. For those interested in shopping and dining, the downtown area and the vicinity of the Williamsburg Premium Outlets could be appealing.

  • What are the best places to visit in Williamsburg?

    Visitors often explore Colonial Williamsburg for a taste of 18th-century America, the historic Jamestown Settlement, and the Yorktown Battlefield. The Busch Gardens amusement park and the Virginia Living Museum are also frequently suggested for their engaging experiences.

  • What are some hiking trails in Williamsburg?

    Williamsburg has several scenic trails for hiking. These include the Greensprings Interpretive Trail, a 3.5 mile (5.6 km) loop through wetlands and forests, and the trails in York River State Park. The Virginia Capital Trail, which stretches for 51.7 miles (83.2 km) from Richmond to Jamestown, also passes through Williamsburg.

  • What are some family activities to do in Williamsburg?

    Families can explore the interactive exhibits at the Jamestown Settlement, immerse themselves in 18th-century life at Colonial Williamsburg, or have a fun-filled day at Busch Gardens, a European-themed amusement park. The Virginia Living Museum offers a blend of natural and living history exhibits that are engaging for all ages.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Williamsburg?

    Day trips from Williamsburg could include a visit to the city of Richmond, about 60 miles (97 km) away, for its rich history and architecture. Another option is Virginia Beach, approximately 60 miles (97 km) away, with its sandy beaches and oceanfront boardwalk.

  • Are there vacation rentals near Williamsburg's top attractions?

    You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near Williamsburg's top attractions. We offer over 14,160 vacation rentals near Visit Williamsburg, over 7,080 vacation rentals near Williamsburg Historic District, over 7,080 vacation rentals near Colonial Williamsburg, and over 7,080 vacation rentals near Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, and so much more! Experience the best of Williamsburg right on your doorstep.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Williamsburg?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Williamsburg. From over 540 condo rentals to over 20 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

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