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Private Retreat on 10 Acres Minutes from Monticello, Wineries & Charlottesville!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charlottesville, VA
  • Jefferson Vineyards
    4 min drive
  • Buck Island BBQ
    3 min drive
  • Charlottesville Station
    18 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Jefferson Vineyards and 7 minutes from Ash Lawn-Highland. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Monticello and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Downtown Mall.

What's nearby

  • Monticello - 7 min drive
  • Downtown Mall - 12 min drive
  • Trump Winery - 13 min drive
  • Carter Mountain Orchard - 16 min drive
  • University of Virginia - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 18 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Retreat on 10 Acres Minutes from Monticello, Wineries & Charlottesville!

Nestled down a half mile gravel road you will find a peaceful serene home surrounded by the great outdoors without another house in sight. Conveniently located only 6.8 miles from downtown Charlottesville this charming 3 BR / 3.5 Bath country retreat comes with all the amenities of modern life. There are four wineries within 6.5 miles of the house as well as historic sites such as Monticello & Ash Lawn which are each about 5 minutes away. The house is bright and airy, features all hardwood flooring throughout, a large kitchen, screened in porch and separate outdoor seating area by a babbling fish/frog pond. Below the house is a fire pit surrounded by 8 Adirondack chairs as well as directly accessible walking and horse trails through bordering land which is under conservation easement.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The master is very spacious and bright with a king bed, large, padded headboard and its own full bathroom and tub. The second bedroom features a queen bed and is very bright and airy surrounded by windows . The third bedroom features two twins and both of these bedrooms share a full bath which features fully tiled and glass enclosed shower. Finally, in the walk out basement there full size pull out sofa bed, gaming/poker table, TV, dart board and complete with its own full bathroom with glass enclosed tiled shower. All bathrooms are supplied with salon grade shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, towels and washcloths.
On the main floor there is a TV/sitting room with a large bay window looking over the yard to the woods. Also in the room is a piano and wood burning fireplace with two cozy wingback chairs.
The kitchen is bright and large and well equipped with a large sink, dishwasher, disposal, gas range and an assortment of high quality cookware/knives. For coffee lovers there is Keurig Machine (bring your own k-cups) or a 12 cup Cuisinart percolator. Also provided are a large variety of spices and basic cooking necessities such as sugar, flour, salt, pepper, cooking oils, vinegars, etc. The kitchen has its own breakfast seating area or you can wander out the back door and relax in the screened in porch. The dining room, visible from the kitchen, comfortably seats six, although you could squeeze eight.

Much of the nearby land behind the house is all under conservation easement and you may enjoy taking one of the many walking/horse trails which are quite extensive. There is a full vegetable garden and small orchard on property which I maintain. You can relax in the outdoor seating area by the fish pond to the sounds of babbling water in the background or lounge in comfortable Adirondack chairs under the tall surrounding oak trees while enjoying the fire pit. This is truly a ‘get away’ retreat and you will leave feeling relaxed and recharged!

Check in time is 4pm and checkout is 12 noon, although special arrangements can be made if the schedule allows for it.

Nearby Attractions include:
Jefferson Vineyards - 1.3 miles
Jefferson's Historic Monticello - 2.6 miles
James Monroe's Ash Lawn - 2.6 miles
Michie Tavern - 3.9 miles
Clifton Inn - 4 miles
Carters Mountain Orchard - 5.5 miles
Gabriele Rausse Winery - 5.6 miles
Downtown Charlottesville - 6.8 miles
Trump Winery - 6.5 miles
Blenheim Winery - 6.5 miles
Keswick Vineyards - 12.8 miles

Notes to mention:
A complimentary local bottle of wine is included with each booking!Maximum of 8 adults (No parties or events permitted without authorization of owner)
Fresh Bed Linens/Pillows/Towels are all provided.
Shampoo, conditioner, soap are provided in each bathroom
Firewood is split and stacked outside the doors during the winter for use.
The 1/2 mile gravel road leading to the house is private and therefore not plowed in the winter. The road is flat but you may wish to have a 4 x 4 in the event of winter weather.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

James Dunton

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking allowed in screened in porch or deck

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee is $75 per pet, maximum two dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Private Retreat on 10 Acres Minutes from Monticello, Wineries & Charlottesville! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 329 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
This is our second time renting this home for Thanksgiving. Good location, with lots of acreage for the grandkids to explore and have fun. Home is nicely appointed. The property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend Getaway
Property was just as described. The property was gorgeous and the house was perfect. I had a lovely relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Clayton W.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia v.

Liked: Cleanliness
girls trip 2024
perfect country getaway -close to town. very comfortable for our group of 4
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend rental
The property is great- clean, plenty of space for everyone and a gorgeous location. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful Stay!
This house was perfect for our family while we were visiting Charlottesville for a wedding. James was such a great host and very responsive. The house has such charm and plenty of space. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destination Wedding
House was beautiful, grounds peaceful. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaya K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family getaway
We enjoyed our stay and James’s house. The location is very convenient; close to many wineries and trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family post wedding gathering
Great layout for a group . Pretty grounds . Well stocked kitchen and baths. 10-15 minutes to everything. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
We highly recommend this home. It is clean; well- maintained; the kitchen is sufficiently equipped for cooking; and the location is far enough away to be peaceful, yet close enough to still enjoy Charlottesville, UVA, wineries, etc... James is a great host we found him to be very attentive to any questions that we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Retreat Home and Gracious Host
Driving the roads to this home and seeing it surrounded by this beautifully landscaped property-I felt as though I was returning home to the lodge. We were charmed by the back screened in deck with the ceiling fan and spent most of our free time there. The homestead was a short drive to all things Charlottesville--historical, shopping, vitaculture, enology, educational excellence--it's all within reach. James has multiple up to date pamphlets about the area. James was so patient and kind with us as and very accommodating as we recovered from some illnesses as well as jet lag (two guests had just flown in from Europe. The rooms were generous sizes and very comfortable beds. The kitchen was immaculate and plenty of high-quality cooking pans. Loved the Lodge cast iron and it fit perfectly with the house. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The stay was just what we needed. The location is excellent and the house and grounds are wonderful. It is a very relaxing space and the outdoor space is used well and very thoughtfully designed. A great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home in the woods
Comfortable beds, relaxing living room and screen porch, well furnished kitchen. Saw deer and scarlet tanengers. Hiked at Highland, Pres. Monroe home, Blue Ridge Tunnel near Afton, and also Hawksbill on Skyline. Eastwood Winery, Three Notch brewery, and Boar's Head Mill Room all dining highlights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape to a country setting-with all the comforts of home.
Beautiful setting yet close enough to Charlottesville if you want to visit. We loved that we were able to access hiking trails!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great wooded9 getaway
Enjoyed our weekend away in the house. It was a great fit for our family trip. Beds were comfortable, house was clean and well equipped. Communication with host was great. It was fun to walk around on some of the trails the backed up to the property. The house was close to a ton of wineries (visit Keswick, Merrie Hill and/or Trump winery: all were great!). I was a little unimpressed with the town of Charlottesville (lots of homeless) but enjoyed eating out at The Whiskey Jar in town. Id definitely go back to Charlottesville!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Loved the property! Beautiful, secluded house close to wineries and within 15 minutes of grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
We planned a family weekend with eight adults and one infant. This rental was perfect for exploring the Monticello wine trail and all Charlottesville has to offer. In fact, the property was so nice we opted to eat in a couple evenings. James is a thoughtful host…excellent communication and easy checkin/check out. The home is beautiful and well equipped. The property truly feels like a retreat with great outdoor areas. We certainly hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H., Ringoes, NJ 08551

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great find!
We loved our stay. We felt very comfortable, safe, and it was very clean. Our family enjoyed spending time together on the cozy screened in back porch. James communicated everything we needed before hand and made it super easy to check in. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding retreat
We had a fabulous time. The house was perfect for our family. Everyone had their own bathroom/private space and fantastic yard for the kids to play. Beautiful and peaceful grounds lighting at night
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Get Away
Property was in a beautiful quiet settings, yet close to all activities and attractions. Home was well maintained and host had every amenities. The grounds were beautiful. Will bisit again if back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bucolic Location !
We loved our stay at James’ home -a cozy getaway just outside Charlottesville. We stayed with family for UVA graduation weekend - and were greeted with a bottle of wine & a nice note from James. The house was a good size for our extended family (range of ages) and there was plenty of room for all- the primary bed was super comfortable! We looked forward to enjoying the beautiful outdoors but the rain kept us inside. We had a great time playing games and napping on the screened in porch in our down time and eating around the dining table. The only downside for us was making the trip to & from UVA grounds on the curvy roads at night going to & from events The home is a gem and we would certainly stay again given the chance - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Vacation
We had a wonderful stay at this property! It was close to many different activities (hiking, vineyards, orchards, historical sites, downtown Charlottesville). The house was as advertised, and the hosts were extremely kind and communicative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. Accomodating and very clean!
We rented this for wedding party for our daughter's wedding. James was very accomodating around a busy weekend schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home Close to Wineries
Three couples shared this beautiful home with plenty of space & privacy. We especially loved the fire pit in the evenings. The house is close to plenty of wineries and we toured the home of James Monroe. Property host James was very friendly and easy to work with. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home outside of Charlottesville
We very much enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful property and very clean and comfortable home. James was highly responsive and a great host.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024