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

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Fire pit with 8 comfortable Adirondack chairs, firewood provided!
Winter Sunset (barn on left)
Outdoor dining
Screened-in Porch overlooking private woods
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Charlottesville, VA
  • Popular LocationMonticello7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarter Mountain Orchard16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Virginia18 min drive
  • AirportCharlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

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.

Property manager

James Dunton
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is $75 per pet, maximum two dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking allowed in screened in porch or deck
STRICT MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY! This is our family home and we don't permit parties, events, etc.

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
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this vacation home is in a rural area. Downtown Mall and Corner District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biscuit Run State Park and Carter Mountain Orchard. Traveling with kids? Consider Virginia Discovery Museum and Charlottesville Ice Park. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking, and cycling.
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Charlottesville, VA

What's nearby

  • Jefferson Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Monticello - 7 min drive
  • Downtown Mall - 12 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
  • Tip Top Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 14 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
This property is beautiful and conveniently located to some of the best vineyards in the area. I would highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by James Dunton

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I grew up on a farm in very rural eastern tidewater VA (northern neck) learned to find pleasure in life of very simple things. After graduating from college I left for the big city down south (Atlanta) where my eyes grew wide as I approached the skyline and knew this was going to be home for the next phase of life. There I stayed for a very fast 8 years and did a quick stint out in San Diego for 2 years before feeling the call to return back to the home state of VA. Charlottesville was a completely new experience but one that I was quite certain would be a very welcomed change which it was. Since moving I have completely fallen for this town, the way of life here, the culture, people and the proud sense of community.

Why they chose this property

As I approached my mid 30's I couldn't disregard the calling to return to a rural setting and embrace slowing things down a bit. I was anxious to get my hands in the dirt and grow my own food and hear the crickets and frogs at night and leave the lights of the big city behind. After buying the property I quickly realized this was exactly the perfect fit!

What makes this property unique

Spending just a few days here always recharges my batteries for new challenges or traveling for work. Whether I am working in the garden, cutting wood, cooking a fresh grown meal or just relaxing outside soaking up the afternoon sunshine this place is the perfect getting away and enjoying the simplicities of life.

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