Four Beautiful Reasons to Visit Rosneath: Spring Summer Fall Winter
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Since the days of Thomas Jefferson the Dabney Carr house at Rosneath has offered Virginians and their guests just about the perfect place to greet any of the four seasons. Today, a newly remodeled kitchen and the latest entertainment gear enhance the experience. Rosneath is a great place to stay indoors with friends and family on a crisp winter night, walk in the meadows on a cool spring morning, sip a drink on the porch as the summer sun sets, or take in the hardwood trees’ fall fashion show.
The house rests in 120 acres of meadow and woodland, less than 25 miles from the Wintergreen Resort, 18 minutes from UVA and Monticello, 20 minutes from the foot of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive and a few miles from the historic, enchanting village of Batesville. Rosneath is only minutes from the Pippin Hill winery and within a half hour to the Trump Vineyards. With all that nearby, guests often say they would prefer to remain on the property and breathe pure mountain air, drink clear fresh water from the land’s private spring and enjoy dazzling sunsets and a star filled sky.
The kitchen is newly remodeled and fully equipped. There is a dining room, media room/parlor and living room. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a private bathroom and an adjacent office that can be used as a bedroom or nursery. Down the hall there are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and the other with two twin beds.
There is a full bathroom between the two bedrooms at the end of the hall. Many of the desks, tables, chairs and beds are heirlooms, made by master craftsmen for the ages and selected for beauty and comfort. Entertainment basics are all on board - Internet, Direct TV and two large flat screens.
Keywords: historic, forest,meadow,serene, secluded,
Property Type
- Farmhouse
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Other (See Description)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Parking Off Street
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Balcony
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Winery Tours
- Antiquing
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Medical Services
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Hiking
Reviews
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Wonderful location in rural Virginia
Wonderful location in rural Virginia
- Guest Kate
- Date of stay 04/08/13
- Review Submitted 04/13/13
Our two night stay at Rosneath was the highlight of our trip so far. Comfortable beds (always important) - well equipped kitchen - fantastic outdoor seating areas - peaceful setting. Great hosts and a beautiful historic house to stay in - couldn't ask for more. Thanks Misty (and brothers) Best wishes Catherine Manhire (New Zealand)Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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Amazing stay at Rosneath
Amazing stay at Rosneath
- Guest MPD715
- Date of stay 03/24/13
- Review Submitted 04/05/13
We had an amazing time during our visit. Even though it was technically spring break, we found ourselves arriving at Rosneath just as snow had started to fall. We woke up the next morning to 6 inches of snow! Unprepared for the weather, we reached out to Misty/Dan, who live on property, and they let us borrow their sleds and we spent most of the day sledding, making snowmen and having snowball fights. It was beautiful! Misty/Dan were very conscientious and helpful with all the questions we had - including that we move our cars the first night for fear that a tree limb may fall due to the snow's weight. The house itself was just lovely. Very clean, spacious and well taken care of. The kitchen had every item you needed for making any meal and the wireless access and TV kept ourselves entertained when we were exhausted from tredding through the snow! Bud, Misty/Dan's dog, was just wonderful. He was eager to play with the kids and we adopted him as part of the family right away. I still have visions of my daughter sitting with him on the lawn saying a long, heartfelt goodbye. The location was perfect for feeling like you were really getting away from it all, but still close to the University, wineries and other activities. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and plan to return!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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Parents 50th Anniversary
Parents 50th Anniversary
- Guest Renae
- Date of stay 02/22/13
- Review Submitted 03/05/13
From the moment I reserved Rosneath for the out of town guests coming into Charlottesville to celebrate my parents 50th Anniversary, I knew this would be a weekend to remember. The property and the owners went far beyond my expectations. The home was warm and inviting and served as the perfect gathering point for family to recognize my parents 50 years of love and dedication to family, good food and appreciation of life. The kitchen is perfectly set up for all you would need to entertain a group. The property offers great outdoor space and plenty of room to venture off for an adventurous hike. The hikes are filled with spectacular views and plenty of mosaic quartz to admire along the way. Our family is already talking about what next big event we could have to gather at Rosneath. The property is only 14 miles from the Boar's Head Inn where we hosted a luncheon for 19 guests on Saturday, which by the way, is a fabulous deal and will certainly impress the most picky amongst your party. If you are looking for a rental home with the real home feeling, then I highly recommend Rosneath at Winter Garden.Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers.
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Lovely weekend!
Lovely weekend!
- Guest richmonder
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 03/03/13
The house is wonderfully kept and made for a relaxing, beautiful weekend. We came for a girls' vineyard weekend. There was obviously great care put into all of the little details in the house.... It could actually sleep 9 if you needed to accommodate a party if that size including a pullout twin upstairs and a pullout full downstairs. We will certainly be back!Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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Breathtaking Getaway!
Breathtaking Getaway!
- Guest Converse
- Date of stay 09/16/12
- Review Submitted 02/05/13
Fantastic all around - we had the most fabulous time! Have already emailed the group to demand they look at their calendars so I can go ahead and reserve a week in the spring. Thank you so much again, it was the most amazing week - I'm not sure who misses the house more, myself or Charlie (he can't understand why he is back on a leash and why Bud isn't outside waiting for him).Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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Parrott Family
Parrott Family
- Guest Nick
- Date of stay 12/06/12
- Review Submitted 01/30/13
We visited with our 14 month old daughter and her Grandparents visiting from the UK. It is a beautiful property in a wonderful setting and warm and practical for a family break. We would definitely recommend Rosneath to others.Recommended for: Families with young children.
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Family get-together
Family get-together
- Guest Bickle's
- Date of stay 07/30/12
- Review Submitted 01/17/13
Everything here is beautiful and thoughtful. (Later) Everything went very well at the house. We had a great time as a family.Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.
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Charming house
Charming house
- Guest DC family
- Date of stay 10/20/12
- Review Submitted 01/17/13
We had a wonderful stay at the house. The owners are very helpful and the house is very well maintained and so charming. Our kids had a great time to spending hours outside and visiting the sites nearby. Highly recommended.Recommended for: Families with young children.
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Mr.Jefferson would be proud
Mr.Jefferson would be proud
- Guest dana
- Date of stay 12/22/12
- Review Submitted 01/17/13
Rosneath was wonderful for us. Many of our family and friends who visited used the same words to describe the house...clean, crisp, light-filled, gracious. We enjoyed the fact that it looked like a family home with decades worth of collections but yet was so perfectly functional and updated. We cooked, we munched and sipped, we walked in the woods, we laughed, we remembered old times and made new memories. It was everything we could have hoped for.Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners.
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Rosneath Thanksgiving
Rosneath Thanksgiving
- Guest Kathryn T.
- Date of stay 11/15/12
- Review Submitted 11/27/12
Rosneath Farm...the perfect setting for Giving Thanks with family! Our family enjoyed the warmth of Rosneath's history and antiques combined with the modern comforts of a beautifully appointed kitchen and well-maintained "lovingly cared-for" home. There was plenty of room to prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner. Removed from the bustle of Charlottesville, but close enough for those who need activity, we enjoyed Monticello and the area wineries, walking the farm (with Bud the yellow lab in the lead,) sunset on the porch and watching Vanderbilt beat Tennessee by the fireplace in the family room. Although cell service is non-existent at the house, the land line is available along with WiFi and you can buzz down the road to the crossroads if you want to use your cell. We conducted business with just a few minor adjustments. The Owners are easy to communicate with and, onsite, go out of their way to be accommodating but unobtrusive. We appreciated their gracious hospitality!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$295 | $320 Sat, Sun |
$1330 | |||
Additional Fees and Taxes:
are included in rates. no extra charges
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1948
About the owner: The house has been in our family for over 60 years. We were a military family and posted all over the states. Coming back to Rosneath was, for us, a chance to recharge and be surrounded by beauty and nature (our other residence was often surrounded by barb wire and bombers). Now that our parents are gone we thought it would be wonderful for others to be able to escape the stress of their working lives as we have.
Why the Owner Chose Charlottesville:
(See video tour) This wonderful old house has been in our family for over 60 years. We were a military family and posted all over the states. Coming back to Rosneath was, for us, a chance to recharge and be surrounded by beauty and nature (our other residence was often surrounded by barb wire and bombers). Now that our parents are gone we thought it would be wonderful for others to be able to escape the stress of their working lives as we have.
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse:
360 degrees of beauty! Moth wing soft meadows, flourishing hardwood forest, proximity to UVA.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 510-417-1649
- Secondary: +1 925 548 1617
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200 Autumns and counting at the Dabney House
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Your family and guests will enjoy the latest amenities
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The parlor is a wonderful gathering place
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patio just off the dining room
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This office is right off the master bedroom
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The house waited 200 years for this kitchen.
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the dining room seats 6 easily. A card table and folding chairs are available.
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Go to sleep early and wake up late
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Master bedroom
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