Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (15 miles NW of Charlottesville, and 40 min. from Monticello.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Eco- friendly vacation cottages and quiet country retreat overlook lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, 15 miles NW of Charlottesville, 40 minutes from Jefferson's Monticello.
Our air-conditioned A-frame vacation cottage is perfect for a couple and small families. It will sleep up to 6 people. The fully equipped kitchenette has modern appliances including microwave. Living room with double futon, bedroom with queen size bed, sleeping loft with twin beds, full bath, and deck overlook lake. Linens and towels are included along with complimentary shade grown organic coffee and teas. Books and Games. TV/Dvd Player in A-Frame & #1 Cottage.( Bring your own DVD'S) No phone in individual cottages. Phone available in office for guest use.
Hiking trails meander through this beautiful, unique property of 129 acres with a lake and 2 other stocked fishing ponds. Canoe available for guest use. Mountain Bikes for Rent. Pets allowed. Montfair's rustic lodge is available for a variety of events from weddings to retreats and reunions.
We are approximately 40 min. from Monticello and Ashlawn. Both are well worth the drive! We are 30 min. from Charlottesville and the University of Virginia with its great campus, art museum, galleries, restaurants, historic downtown mall and Ivy Creek Natural Area. Access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are only 20 min. from Montfair. We are also 30 min. from Waynesboro, The Va. Wildlife Center & the Frontier Culture Museum. 45 min. away, Rodes Farm Stable at Wintergreen Resort offers horseback riding lessons & trail rides.
Spend time getting to know our neighborhood. Crozet is just 15 min. away with the Famous Crozet Pizza (noted in the National Geographic Guide Book, 2 pick your own Orchards, public pool, the Crozet Great Value store has a natural food selection as well as local produce. White Hall Vineyard is just a half a mile up the road from us and there are many closeby Vineyards to visit.
The best Organic eggs are available from Innisfree Farm in Crozet. Ruby offers fresh range eggs from the Steppe Family Farm. Visit Innisfree Village Farm to experience beautiful local organic vegetable, herb and flower gardens just a mile up the road on Walnut Level Rd (call Innisfree to arrange a weekday tour). Gryffon’s Aerie at Mount Air Farm: 5 min. drive, offers Local farm tours weekdays, visit the animals and retail store: Sat. and Sun. from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Shenandoah National Park Entrance is only minutes away on Sugar Hollow Rd. and offers great hikes, swimming holes and fun rocks to play on for the whole family. Mint Spring Park offers lake swimming with white sandy beach and lifeguards on duty.
We have a 6-acre lake to swim ( this is rustic country pond swimming, no fancy white beach swim!) and canoe in and 2 other fishing ponds and hiking trails and lots of wildlife! Keep an eye open for Blue heron, black bear, and deer. The beaver often swim just across the bank at the lakes’ over flow and will some times swim up to the canoe. Organic Shade Grown Coffee is in the freezer. And please call with any questions or concerns, we are glad to help in any way.
*Farmer’s Markets on Saturday Morning in both Charlottesville and Crozet.
Enjoy the mountain air and quiet.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib: Please request the crib ahead of time.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV w/ DVD Player in both the A-Frame & #1 Cottage.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: We can recommend many talented local caters, including caters' who feature local organic options!
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The A-Frame features a deck and there is a beautiful wrap around deck at our events Lodge
- Lanai: #1 & #2 Cottages each have a cozy roofed porch with beautiful lake views.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Beautiful view of mountains and lake.
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Complimentary Organic Fairtrade Coffee & Teas and spices. Canoe available for guest use. Mountain Bikes for Rent.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is allowed outside.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Organic farm tours and Farmers Markets nearby as well as the Monticello Wine Trail, many nearby vineyards and bear breweries.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
3/31/09 - 11/01 $150 week night .. $168/weekend .. $800/week for up to 4 guests.
10% Va. Sales Taxes apply.
$10.00 for additional guests, children under 5 free.
Pets: $25.00 per stay, $10.00 each additional pet.
Cash or Checks!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The A-Frame Cottage - Charlottesville, Virginia Vacation Rental
- Fall Pond View - Charlottesville, Virginia Vacation Rental
- Tranquil Winter Lake View at Montfair - Charlottesville, Virginia Vacation Rental
- Cozy A-Frame Kitchen at Montfair
- Cozy living-room has sliding glass doors, opens onto deck that overlooks lake
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