Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (Between Gordonsville and Orange; 30 minutes from C'ville)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 7)
Vacation on our 600 acre horse and cattle farm and stay in our Pond House, on the shore of one of the most beautiful ponds you can imagine. Children and adults enjoy fishing, hiking the woodland trails, watching the constant activities of nature around the pond, watching the horses and cattle, and horseback riding with our neighbors at Oakland Heights.
The Pond House was totally rebuilt and refurnished in 2004. It has two bedrooms (one queen, one bunk bed with double bed on bottom), plus a den with queen-sized pull-out couch.
The best feature, however, is the screened back deck overlooking the gorgeous pond.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed: Double Bed Below.
- Convertible Bed: In Den.
- Crib: Pack-n-Play available.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Shared Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Screened Deck overlooking Pond.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Actually, its a large Pond, full of fish.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Fish for Bass & Bream (gear provided). Hiking on extensive trails on the farm. Trail Rides at neighboring farm. View horses, cattle, wildlife on farm. Complete peace & relaxation.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Ideal for families with younger children.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Fishing (cane poles and a few bass rigs provided), Horseback riding on Neighboring Farm, Oakland Heights, Explore the ponds (nine total) and creeks on the farm's 584 acres, Hiking and biking on miles of forest trails (adult and child bikes on site). Watch our Three-Day-Eventing champion train her mounts. Watch cows and other farm activities that happen to be going on, Hot tub at main house available to Pond House guests, Lots of nearby wineries, antique shops, historic sites (Monticello - 15 miles, Montpelier - six miles, Wilderness - 20 miles), museums (Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum - three miles, Madison Museum - six miles), and shopping, However, most families have trouble getting the kids to leave the farm, Thirty minutes to Skyline Drive.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/night .. $1250/week; $25/extra guest over 12 years old.
Additional Guests: $25-$125 (guests over 12 years old).
Rates are for up to four guests. $25.00 discount for week-nights.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where we have been buying and rehabbing run down properties for many years. In 2003, I was looking for a small "getaway" property close to the mountains. I overshot and ended up purchasing a rundown old horse farm (584 acres), with three houses and two big barns. After 18 months of rehab work, we opened two of the houses for guests.
Why the Owner Chose Charlottesville
The Charlottesville area is one of the most beautiful parts of America. The landscape is just wonderful. You enjoy all the amenities of civilization, but in an area that is rural and dotted with small towns and villages. There is a reason why Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Governor Barbour, James Monroe and many other historical figures chose to live in this area, and why a number of modern jet setters have hideaways in the area today.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
We love the back porch and pond. Its one of the most pleasant places on earth. The table and chairs out there get lots of use, both at mealtimes and whenever we wish to read or write. Our grandchildren love to stay at the Pond House because its so easy to step out the door and down to the edge of the pond, where they see lots of pond life (turtles, geese, fish and minnows, dragonflies, frogs, crayfish, red-winged blackbirds, hawks & eagles (yes we have golden eagles), etc.).
Property Photos
- The Pond House - Charlottesville, Virginia Vacation Rental
- Interior - Charlottesville, Virginia Vacation Rental
- Citation Bass from the Pond (Released. Catch her again!) - Charlottesville, Virginia Vacation Rental
- Kitchen of Pond House
- Front of Pond House
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #90883
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