Brighton Winter House - Restored Historic Home on the East River | Other in Port Haywood
4 Bedroom Place in Port Haywood
Step back in time to Brighton, a historic estate in a spectacular setting on the East River.
The guest house is called The Winter House, as for over 100 years it was the only home on the property with heating. The Winter House offers a historic home with a newly renovated interior with all of today's comforts. Downstairs there is a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, and half bath. There are screened porches for outdoor relaxation and dining.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (2 with queen beds and 1 with 2 twin beds) plus 4th bedroom set up as a TV room with a twin daybed. Enjoy the full bath with clawfoot tub w/ shower and bidet toilet. There is also a washer/dryer upstairs.
Want to relax? Swing in the hammocks by the river, read a book sitting in the Adirondack chairs, or watch the glorious sunset from the hot tub.
Want to explore? We have a bicycles available to explore the land and kayaks available to explore the water.
Want to stay fit? The newly renovated gym is includes an exercise bike, treadmill, a Lagree megaformer, and free weights. You can swim in the creek or take a yoga class at the Wharf.
The Brighton Winter House was built by the inventor of the punch card (and the founder of a company which would eventually be called IBM). Brighton was a much loved summer home, used to escape the hectic pace and humidity of Washington, DC and to reconnect with family, friends, and self for over 100 years.
The Brighton Winter House has everything you need for a memorable stay. We look forward to welcoming you.
Your visit to Mathews County can be as laid back or as busy as you would like. Brighton is about 10 minutes away from downtown Mathews with its charming Saturday farmer's market and great local coffee shop. You can play pickleball at the free courts in Mathews, visit the lovely sand Haven Beach or the wild Bethel Beach, get a massage at Soothing Shores spa, go bird watching to see our amazing ospreys, blue herons, bald eagles, and more, visit the Saturday morning farmer's market, go shopping or out to dine in Mathews, Gloucester, or Deltaville, explore one of the local historical museums, join a local archeological dig, take a class at the Bay School community art center, or go further afield to one of the historical sites like Yorktown, Jamestown, or Williamsburg or to visit Busch Gardens. Alternatively, you can read a book while swaying in the hammock and grab some fresh fish from the local market to cook on the new Bosch 6 burner range.
A few things to note:
1) Brighton was in the same family for over 100 years and while it was much loved it did have some deferred maintenance. We purchased the property in 2024 and we are working to restore the entire property. Its a large project with 10 different buildings (check out brightonourday.com to learn more about the property and see some very cool historic photos). We may have small restoration projects taking place during your stay - feel free to reach out and we can tell you about the current projects.
2) We have 2 German Shepherds who live in the main house with us. They do not go outside unsupervised but it is possible you could meet them. Let us know if you don’t like dogs and we can come up with a plan to reduce the odds of you meeting them!
3) The air conditioning is window units (as shown in the photos) which do make a little noise.
Brighton Winter House - Restored Historic Home on the East River is located in Port Haywood. Brighton Winter House - Restored Historic Home on the East River provides accommodation, featuring View, Security/Safety, Guest Services, among other amenities. This Other features View, Security/Safety, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Brighton Winter House - Restored Historic Home on the East River has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Port Haywood has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Port Haywood, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Shampoo
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Towels
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Toilet paper
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Bidet
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Hair dryer
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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Heating
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Bed sheets
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Air conditioning
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Dryer
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Desk
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Composting
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Recycling
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Iron/ironing board
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Coffee/tea maker
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Dining table
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Spices
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee grinder
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Dishwasher
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Dining room
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Oven
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Paper towels
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Microwave
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Electric kettle
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Lobster/crab pot
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Kitchen
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Electric car charging station on site
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This property does not have elevators
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Fitness center
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Bicycling
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Kayaking
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TV
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English
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Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
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Local culture & ecosystem education
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Smoke-free property
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Beach towels
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Dining table
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Separate dining area
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Separate living room
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Kitchen
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Laundry facilities
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Laundry facilities
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Available in some public areas: internet access
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Available in all rooms: WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Firepit
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Private porch
Policies
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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 202500260 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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
