Title: Welcome to "The Happy Soul" - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to "The Happy Soul" Find your perfect blend of rest and play at this beautifully restored home. Enjoy scenic getaways to nearby beaches or explore Gloucester's historic courthouse. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642300/32642288/3d11483b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642300/32642288/1fcc435f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642300/32642288/bfff2436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642300/32642288/4d7cd876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642300/32642288/15d7fc5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Imagine relaxing in the charming 'Doll House', a luxurious 1940s bungalow turned haven, where modern conveniences meet warmth and character. Savor memories with family and friends on the deck or patio, indulge in gourmet eats from local markets, unwind with high-end memory foam mattresses. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcome to "The Happy Soul" When I think of this house, I think of the quote "Let all that you do be done in LOVE". It has truly been a labor of LOVE restoring "The Doll House". We are premier host and are excited to add this to our list of rental homes. We have completely transformed this 1940's Bungalow into a place for you to rest & restore your soul. This luxurious and upscale home will not disappoint you with all the modern conveniences needed while exploring our area. Gloucester Courthouse was built in 1766 and is one of the oldest Courthouses still in use today. Hike or rent a boat at Beaverdam Park, sip chardonnay at a nearby winery, dine at one of Gloucester's fine eateries, shop in specialty boutiques and gourmet food shops, visit antique stores, local beaches, buy fresh local seafood & produce from our farmers market and many other attractions sure to keep your vacation memorable for many years. The open floor plan lends itself to easy entertaining and the deck plus a stamped concrete patio is sure to be the families favorite spot for meals or morning coffee. All bedrooms have high end memory foam mattresses. Furnished with care and attention to detail, this home will encourage relaxation and fun. Gloucester Courthouse is 5 miles, Yorktown 20miles, Colonial Williamsburg, Bush Gardens & Water Country 35miles from the property. PLEASE NOTE: We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We also do not allow pets or smoking in the home at anytime. We live close by if you need anything at all! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95040000/95032100/95032015/2b0386e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to this Waterfront Home with Amazing Views Gloucester - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Water view 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=95032015&PinnedHotelID=95032015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49311200/49311181/98103f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Bee Haven" Cottage Retreat Near Colonial Williamsburg Gloucester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 105 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=49311181&PinnedHotelID=49311181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30093500/30093495/e48023ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterview & Water Access, Luxurious Retreat Gloucester - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 69 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=30093495&PinnedHotelID=30093495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29626800/29626719/7c770047.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Sandy White Beach Retreat \*\* NEAR WILLIAMSBURG\*\* Gloucester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 153 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=29626719&PinnedHotelID=29626719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30800000/30795500/30795468/a391cf61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax, Refresh, Renew..Waterfront Cottage..Near Williamsburg Gloucester - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=30795468&PinnedHotelID=30795468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27412300/27412260/w996h700x0y47-c62782b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage on a Private Island in the York River Gloucester Point - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 351 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=27412260&PinnedHotelID=27412260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89360000/89359300/89359241/079a3e63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Cottage on Ware River Estate Gloucester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 270 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=89359241&PinnedHotelID=89359241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92725300/92725229/0fbb6b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Monthly discount- beautiful house, Gloucester VA Gloucester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=92725229&PinnedHotelID=92725229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114150000/114140800/114140702/22e81b73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluebell Cottage! 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Gloucester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=78062496&PinnedHotelID=78062496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 24 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 ### Property is also known as Welcome "the Happy Soul" House Gloucester Welcome "the Happy Soul" Gloucester Welcome "the Happy Soul" Welcome to \\"The Happy Soul\\" Welcome to "the Happy Soul" Gloucester Welcome to "the Happy Soul" Private vacation home Welcome to "the Happy Soul" Private vacation home Gloucester ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.40404,-76.45383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ijicFlksqM%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40SBS%40QBSBQBSBQBSBQDQDSBQDQDSDQFODQDQFQFQDOHQFOFQFOHOFOHOHOFOHMJOHMHMHMJMHOJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLKJILIJKLGLKLGLILGLGLILENGLELGLENENELENELENCLCNCNANEL%3FNCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%3FNDN%40LDN%40NBLDNDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNDLHLFLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJJJJLJJJJJJJJLJLHJJNHLJLHLHLHNHLHNHNFNHNHNFNFPFNFPFNFPDPFPDPFNDPDRDPBPDRDPBPBRBPBRBPBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRARARAPARARCRARAPCRCPCRCPCRCPEREPCREPEPEPGNERGPENGPGPGNGNGPGNININGNINININILILINKLIJKNIJKLKLKJKJKJMJKJKLMHKHMJMHKFMJMFMHMHMDMHOFMFMDMDODMFMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOCMEOEOGMEMEMEOGMGMIMEMIMIMGMKMGKIMKKIMIKMMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIOKKIMIOIMKMIOGOIOIOGOIOGOGQGOIOEQGQGOEQESGOEQEQEQCSEQESCQCSCQCSCQCSAQCSASASASAQASAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RavW2jTcrEtA3nppkSd9rbsyf78=) Gloucester, VA #### What's nearby - Yorktown Beach - 31 min drive - 34.5 km - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 46 min drive - 49.9 km - Water Country USA - 48 min drive - 53.1 km - College of William and Mary - 55 min drive - 57.9 km - Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 56 min drive - 65.0 km #### Getting around - Williamsburg Transportation Center - 48 min drive - Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wawa - ‬17 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to "The Happy Soul" pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to "The Happy Soul"? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to "The Happy Soul"? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to "The Happy Soul" located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ware Parish Church, Fairfield Foundation, and Main Street Center. Gloucester Public Library and Gloucester Museum of History are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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