Farm House on Working Vineyard Near Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville

Farm House on Working Vineyard Near Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
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Overview of Farm House on Working Vineyard Near Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Afton, VA
  • Popular LocationCardinal Point Vineyard and Winery3 min walk
  • Popular LocationVeritas Vineyard and Winery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Ridge Parkway North Entrance9 min drive
  • AirportWeyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Farm House on Working Vineyard Near Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville

A renovated 19th century gem, the Cardinal Point Farmhouse is located in Afton, VA, and has impressive and unimpeded views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This five bedroom historic farmhouse is located among the vineyards of Cardinal Point Winery and is conveniently located near several other wineries, breweries, a cidery and a distillery. Stunning views of the Blue Ridge mountains abound, from the house, and especially from the pool. Enjoy relaxing with a book on our screened side porch, on the front porch swing or in the hammock. We hope you'll find our family home a welcome retreat from your daily grind.

The house has five bedrooms, three full bathrooms and sleeps ten guests (plus two more at an additional cost of $75/person/night). A large, bright kitchen area filled with natural light, complete with a built-in bench along the wall, makes entertaining while cooking a breeze. The kitchen has custom cherry cabinets, butcher block countertops and is designed with the amateur chef in mind. There is a double sink, a gas stove, two ovens, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser, a wine refrigerator and a bar sink. Appliances also include a blender, toaster, coffee maker, food processor, hand blender, microwave, and standing mixer. If you love to cook and entertain, this is a beautiful kitchen.

Off the kitchen area, our comfortable living area has a full sofa and a love seat. A nice wall-mounted 43" Smart LED HDTV and DVD player will make relaxing easy. Wifi is available through Dish Network satellite service.

If you are more in the mood to unwind and enjoy views of the vineyard and mountains from the indoors, you can sit in our glassed-in side porch. Wicker furniture affords comfort as you raise a glass of wine to the spectacular Blue Ridge.

Dining areas include a breakfast nook right off the side entrance and a formal dining room off the kitchen. The breakfast nook table seats four but has a leaf that can be added so that six may use it. The formal dining room table seats six with a leaf increasing seating to ten people.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor as well as two full baths. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and connects to master bathroom, which has double sinks, a shower and a jetted tub. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and connects to a newly renovated bathroom with shower. This bathroom also has an entry in the front hall, and is equipped with a pocket door so that guests can access the powder room while the shower is in use.

Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a library. One bedroom has a queen bed, a large dresser, and a wardrobe. The second bedroom has twin beds and a seating area. The third bedroom, with a queen bed, opens onto a balcony with a seating area and 180 degree views of the vineyards and mountains. Also, there is an extensive library with comfortable seating for you to enjoy.

A front loading washer and dryer are located on the first floor. The house is equipped with a whole house generator in case of a rare power outage.

Linens, towels, soap, hair dryers, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, napkins, saran wrap/foil/wax paper/ziploc bags, toilet paper, trash bags, and are provided. We will also provide shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other sundry items in case you forgot yours at no extra charge.

Outside, you can enjoy our in-ground pool during warmer months. Surrounded by a brick patio and anchored by an elevated deck you will be able enjoy unparalleled views of the Blue Ridge. If you are looking to take advantage of more shade, the front porch swing and two rocking chairs will suit nicely. There is also a small garden patio off the front entrance.

Property manager

Susan Gorman

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
With owner approval and PET FEE.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this farm stay is in a rural area. Ruby Canody Gallery and Waynesboro Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Swannanoa Palace and Plumb House Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery - 3 min walk
  • Valley Road Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards - 9 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 30 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Batesville Market - 14 min drive
  • Paulie's Pig Out - 7 min drive
  • Trager Brothers Coffee 2.0 - 10 min drive
  • King's Gourmet Popcorn - 9 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Bucha - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a Gorgeous View
The house was perfect for our group of 4 couples. It had everything we needed, and the location at Cardinal Point Winery is amazing. I expected the view to be good, but it was much better than advertised. You really feel like you are away from it all, even though there is a full winery, and the rest of Route 151 very close. We will be staying again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful as always
Great weekend. The property is fantastic. The view majestic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mae R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring and Fall
We gather with friends every spring and fall at the farmhouse and we always have a wonderful time. The house fits our group perfectly and we love coming back each time. We always get a happy visit from Tenny the dog and Susan takes wonderful care of us. The sunset view is spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach Weekend
The property is gorgeous and the owners are very kind! Lovely pool and home! Wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette weekend
Awesome stay! Great location, kind hosts, perfect summer weekend for large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Gorman

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Years ago, while stationed in the small city of Bad Kreuznach, Germany on the banks of the Nahe River, Paul and Ruth Gorman discovered a passion for the Riesling wines that were crafted with care in the little vineyards surrounding the town. It was then and there that they decided to add their own vineyard to their retirement plans. While stationed in Panama, Paul and Ruth came up to Virginia to look for a property to which to retire. The property has been an apple and peach orchard in the past, as well as a sheep farm. Although the building was rather shambling, the Gormans bought it knowing that it could be restored to something beautiful.

In 1985, Paul retired from the army, and they moved to their farm in Afton, which they called Cardinal Point. Their first order of business was to install the first four acres — two acres each of Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon — on what is now Cardinal Point Vineyard. While eldest son John, a graduate of UVa's architecture school, oversaw the renovation of the old farmhouse on the property, daughter Sarah and youngest son Tim tended the vines while home from school during the summers.

Tim took over as full-time Vineyard Manager in 1989, and has grown the Vineyard to 15 acres, supporting a variety of vinifera. In 2002, Paul and Ruth finally realized their dream of erecting a winery on the premises. Tim now adds wine making to his farm duties, and the rest of the family share responsibilities in the enterprise. We are proud to have Cardinal Point on the property, and we hope you will enjoy what it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

The Afton and northern part of Nelson County is a beautiful and very special place. It is conveniently located just 25 minutes from Charlottesville and 15 minutes from both Waynesboro and Crozet. There is so much to do in our area and so many natural resources to take advantage of, that we think you will also enjoy your stay at Cardinal Point.
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