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"Pond House" - on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families [#90883] | View Property
Charlottesville
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 7)
$225/nt - $1250/wk
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Traveler Reviews (24)
From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: From Suffolk, VA
Date of Stay: 05/11/12
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
To celebrate M_______'s 60th birthday, we chose the Pond House. It was so relaxing and peaceful. The guys enjoyed fishing, while the ladies rode bikes and interacted with the horses. Seeing the baby horse was a highlight! The wineries were awesome, especially Barboursville! This is exactly what we needed!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Family from Cary, N.C.
Date of Stay: 04/27/12
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
This was our first time in the Pond House and first year at the farm. This was an amazing vacation for us only a few hours away from Cary. We went to Monticello where we had a blast! We also went fishing with some of our neighbors down the street. The trails were very exciting and the grass was an amazing place for us kids to play tag. Feeding the horses - of course with permission - was a lot of fun. They were so gentle, we even got a chance to help groom them. We will definitely be coming back soon.
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Guest: Lillian (age 11), with her family.
Date of Stay: 03/08/12
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
We visited the Pond House on this 4-day period. The house was very nice and clean; we enjoyed sleeping in the bunk bed. The dark night sky was perfect for stargazing; 3 shooting stars were spotted. The hiking trail, pond, and horses are all delightful. The swing up at the bed and breakfast was a definite favorite! We would recommend the little lunch cafe "Elmwood at Sparks" for hungry travelers. The sandwiches there are really prepared nicely and have a great taste. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
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Just like home - but better!
Guest: Rebecca
(Lititz, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/08/12
Review Submitted: 04/17/12
We found the Pond House online, and it looked like a pretty good place for us to stay - my husband and myself, our two girls, and my mother-in-law. We arrived just as the sun was setting on a warm March day - and immediately fell in love with the place! My two girls (ages and 8 and 11), found the tree swing at the bed and breakfast up the hill right away. We watched the horses, including a mother and her foal, and captured some absolutely beautiful photographs early in the morning from across the pond. We hiked, planned to use the hot tub (but decided it was too chilly), and watched brilliant stars from the deck each night. We were happily surprised to find that the fridge was fully-stocked with breakfast for our three-day stay! We brought some of our own food for lunches; used the full-size oven, dishwasher, and washer and dryer; and enjoyed Tina's laid-back warmth. The house was a perfect size for the five of us - just enough room for everyone, and big windows through which to watch the horses. We visited all three nearby Presidents' houses: Monticello, Montpelier and Ash Lawn-Highland. Montpelier had the best tour, in our opinion. Also loved the restaurant in the town of Orange that a docent at one of the houses recommended: Elmwood at Sparks. The Silk Mill Grille in same town was good too. Charlottesville was fun as well - lots of good food, and a great downtown walking mall.
Owner response:Oh Rebecca, it is never too chilly for the hot tub! You will have to come back and add that to your adventure at the farm.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Jim & Dawn
Date of Stay: 02/18/12
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
We celebrated Dawn's birthday on this farm. 18 Feb (Saturday)was 60 degrees and beautiful. We walked around the farm taking pictures, looking at the horses and cows, and drinking wine. On 19/20 Feb. (Sunday and Monday a.m.) we experienced our first snow fall as a couple here. We took some beautiful pictures. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Thanksgiving Reunion
Guest: LI family travelers
(Long Island New York )
Date of Stay: 11/24/11
Review Submitted: 02/15/12
Our family enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving at the farm. Everything was available for us to enjoy a very special holiday at the Pond House. Everyone was so comfortable and when it our time was up we didnt want to leave. The sunsets over the farm were the the most beautifuul we have seen in a long time. My children loved spending time with the resident horses as well as messing around by the pond. Our dog enjoyed the long walks around the farm and the rolling hills to romp on. Wolftrap is truly a very special place and we hope to return as soon as we can. We thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us.
Owner response:It is remarkable how many of our guests say the farm makes them think of what they would like to find in heaven. As an owner, sometimes it seems like bragging when I try to describe the place. The landscapes are just hard to adequately describe. Only when you see it can you truly get the full effect.
Recommended for:Families with young children, pet owners.
From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Michelle
Date of Stay: 11/19/11
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
What a wonderful way to celebrate half a century of living - great friends, wonderful views and enjoyable conversation. Your home has a wonderful vibe and a peaceful way about it. May all your guests have as pleasant a stay as I did.
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Guest: Dax, Laurie & Tabitha
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
Thank you for a fabulous weekend getaway! Waking up to the horses & going to bed to the frogs was priceless. . . We can't wait to come back! Thanks again!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Family from Oak Ridge, TN
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 05/15/12
We've really enjoyed our stay at this peaceful, beautiful "home away from home." Our daughter caught 2 fish (1 rather large one) last night with worms and a cane pole! We also walked up to the barn and petted the horses, and fed them carrots this a.m. when they were grazing right outside our door. Thanks for a lovely vacation spot.
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Laura, Stephen & children
Date of Stay: 04/14/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Thank youo for this wonderful place - our whole family enjoyed every minute of our time here - to drive so far and be rewarded with this great place - we were thrilled. Thank you sincerely!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Jen, Joanna, Jenny, Cindy
Date of Stay: 03/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
What a fun relaxing time we had celebrating one of our dearest friend's birthday. The fun memories in this place will never be forgotten. Thank you for providing a place for us to enjoy. The hot tub was awesome. We became friends with our neighbor , "Izzy Horse" :). We hope to experience this place again in the near future! The eggs, bacon, juice etc. provided was extremely thoughtful. Thanks.
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Guest: Autumn & Sean, Zeis & Georgia
Date of Stay: 12/31/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Great way to bring in the new year 2011 . . . relaxing in the Pond House! Bavarian Chef in Madison for dinner, wineries nearby, and Toliver House for lunch all made for an excellent New Year's get-a-way weekend from Richmond. Thanks!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Leigh & Rachel
Date of Stay: 12/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
The Pond House is lovely & the farm is beautiful. We were here fox hunting with Keswick Housnds. The horses enjoyed their stay also. Thank you!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Joanne & Mike
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Perfectly lovely setting . . . and new for us (beach goers)! Took lots of pics to share with our family and friends. So very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The Manor House [also on the farm] is elegant! [Our dogs] enjoyed it also . . . never saw a horse !! Thanks from . . .
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A Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend, 2010
Guest: J&M
(Manakin-Sabot, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/19/11
My husband and I and our two small dogs had a very relaxing few days at the Pond House. The scenery cannot be described...the ponds, the magnificent horses, the barns.....just the general atmosphere of being on a Farm. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner in Gordonsville in a lovely old home made into a restaurant. It was superb! The Pond House had the feeling of an inn...not just an out-building of the beautiful Inn there. We had light breakfasts brought to us every day. The owner was delightful to deal with. My dream is to stay at the big Inn with our whole family. J&M from Richmond, VA.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Amanda, Sam, Jennifer & Nick
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
We had a very relaxing & comfortable week-end here. The accommodations were great, the setting awesome. Even caught a few fish. Would definitely want to come back again!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Mike, Brenda, Ashleigh & Kolton; Jeremy & Amber
Date of Stay: 10/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
We had a wonderful time at the Pond House! Kolton (2) had his first fishing experience here! Thank you all so much!
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Helen, Jan, Isabel & Sam
Date of Stay: 08/30/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
A lovely peaceful place. Isabel (3) & Sam (1) loved the horses (in fact Sam's first word is "neigh neigh") and frogs in the pond. A good base for exploring. The wolves howling in the woods at night added to the atmosphere. Hope to be back. (Owner's footnote: probably Coyotes, not Wolves)
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From the Pond House Guestbook
Guest: Bev & Jim
Date of Stay: 08/27/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Our thanks to Tina for meeting us & giving us the history of the Pond House and for having everything prepared for our visit. Our thanks also to the owners for sharing this beautiful house and setting. We especially enjoyed the fishing and the quiet evenings on the porch. Thanks again for providing a wonderful retreat.
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Guest: tino
(williamsburg va )
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/03/10
what a wonderful place! all listing info was more than accurate we knew this was going to be a special place when our 7 year old daughter fell in love with one of the horses at the farm named king . he loved her to all she had to do was walk over to the fence and he came to her every time. the farm, the pond house, the fishing oh!!!!!!!!!!! the fishihg,the horses ,the cows , the trails , and the lamb farm across the street with horse back riding trails was wonderful. we brought back memories of a lifetime . if you are looking for a place to relax and unwind this is it ! keith thank you.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.