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Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit

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A well-maintained garden with a variety of trees, a grassy lawn, and a neatly arranged vegetable patch.
A single-story house with a porch, a green chair, and a small garden with various plants.
A dining area with a round glass table, chairs, and a wooden cabinet.
A room with a window, curtains, a framed botanical print, a small table with two bottles, and a trash bin.
A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Aylett, VA
  • Place, Meadow Event Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanover Tavern
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kings Dominion
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Retreat Cottage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Retreat Cottage Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Aylett

Located in Aylett, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mattaponi Springs Golf Club and James River Cellars Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kings Dominion and Meadow Event Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hunting.
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Aylett, VA

What's nearby

  • Meadow Event Park - 21 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Hanover Tavern - 23 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Hanover County Courthouse - 23 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Kings Dominion - 24 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Randolph-Macon College - 32 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Ashland Station - 30 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Stick Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Daddy's <333 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪CWR Firewood And Mulch - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit on Nov 15, 2026 start from $165, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Historic Property w/ Working Farm - Beautiful Pool & Fire Pit located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Mattaponi Springs Golf Club, Meadow Event Park, and Hanover Tavern. Kings Dominion and Hanover County Courthouse are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite stay!! We’ve stayed here 2x! It’s so relaxing and clean! Beautiful grounds and an awesome pool!! The owners are so kind and sweet. We LOVE IT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at the Retreat! The space, the property, and the hosts are gracious, quiet, and behind peaceful. We’ll be back to enjoy another time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diana

Absolutely loved our stay and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

The house was adorable and well stocked and clean. Wanted to get away from every day pattern of life. This place was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little working farm.

A perfect country farm setting with lots of amenities. The cottage was well equipped for any kind of stay. Farm animals and family pets along with local knowledgeable hosts made our stay very interesting, active, relaxing and comfortable. We have family in the area and this will be our go to spot to stay every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

My boyfriend & I had an amazing time, we enjoyed being so close the farm animals. The hosts were incredinly kind. We definitely plan on coming back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely loved it

Great and unique experience!! Very well kept. Will be returning again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In town for an event

I love this cottage and all the property that surrounds it. The hiking was wonderful followed by some time relaxing on the screened porch passing time watching farm life. This is our second visit and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Came out for a friends’ wedding at Malden Hill. The home is adorable and immaculate. We brought our two dogs and they loved seeing the other animals on the farm. Absolutely recommend and will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Cottage on Working Farm

Our stay at this property earns a 10 star review. We can’t say enough about how beautiful this property is. We enjoyed exploring in the woods and fields with our dogs and watching the activity on this small working farm. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable and absolutely charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The bed was comfortable. The surroundings were peaceful. The cottage was very clean. And the hosts were top notch, there to help without being intrusive. We look forward to returning in the future and seeing this wonderful property and family again. on a side note, we were there for a local dog show but it would be a fabulous retreat for a city family wanting to enjoy the farm lifestyle
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent country getaway

What a lovely place to getaway from the city! The space was clean and just enough space to be cozy and located far enough from the buzz of city life. We enjoyed feeding the farm animals just outside, and we had the privilege of holding a newborn lamb. We would definitely recommend this place for a quiet getaway and we would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem

We had a relaxing and fun stay at this property. Janie and her family were very welcoming and made our stay extra special by sharing their knowledge of the area and allowing us to interact with their animals (chickens, sheep and Comet the dog). The cabin was well stocked, clean and comfortable. The grounds were fun to explore, with rare trees and a lot of history. This is truly a hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seattle to Virginia

Really beautiful and peaceful. Visiting relatives so didn’t get to spend much time at the site but being there for even a bit filled us with tranquility. I would come back for a week just to soak it in a little more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

A lovely cottage for some true peace and quiet away from the city. The hosts were kind and thoughtful. The bed was extremely comfortable. The shower is built for someone short - so just beware if you are over 5’4” it’s going to require a lot of slouching! Overall, a truly peaceful stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Get Away

Secluded and relaxing getaway. There's a screened in porch perfect for sipping coffee and listening to the wind through the trees, light clucking of chickens and occasional goats and cows saying hello. While the internet likely won't support a bunch of work-related video calls, worked perfectly for phone connectivity + web surfing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Retreat Cottage was fantastic! We spent the long 4th of July weekend at the beautiful, cozy cottage on a small working farm. The wonderful hosts provided us with farm fresh eggs from their hens upon arrival. Check in and out was a breeze. Our hosts live on property, are not at all intrusive, but available if needed. We were happy to spend time with the father and son as they tended the farm. They went out of their way to make our stay a true experience. We learned about life on the farm and about the animals they have there. Our children were given the opportunity to feed the sheep, get up close with the cows and meet Pickles and Sasha, the sweet, herding Pyrenees dogs. The hosts were so welcoming and accommodating, we felt right at home. We enjoyed private access to the pool and going on fun drives around the property on the provided golf cart. This was the perfect mix of fun and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect “Retreat”

We loved our stay here! Everything was as described and pictured. Kitchen had everything we needed. The owner and son were super nice and accommodating. They answered all our questions and let us feed and interact with the animals. The fresh eggs were great, and we loved the visiting chickens. And there’s nothing like a pool to keep a teen entertained. Truly a great experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I, along with our sweet pooch Auggie, thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing time at the retreat. The place looked just like the pics and the owners and their son (and his gf) were wonderful. The pool was just what I needed and we loved walking on the trails. We are looking forward to a return trip! (Thanks again for the fresh eggs!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise as Always

Great Host, cleanliness excellent, Great property for a getaway. Have stayed here Several times over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t Stay Away for Long!

We just love it here! My husband, our 9-year-old daughter and our two dogs have visited three times since April of this year. To say that the host family is incredible is an understatement. Our daughter loves the farm animals and our dogs love their host dog Comet (actually we all do). We look forward to visiting the Cottage Retreat again soon. It’s the perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy and quiet

Cute cottage on a farm. Clean and comfortable. Very nice surroundings, with sheep, chickens, and cows. Would definitely rent there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

This property & Host just seems to get better every visit! Deserve a 10-star review!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay

Our family loved staying on the farm! The kids really enjoyed the riding around on the golf cart and feeding chickens. The pool is so relaxing and our hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True Retreat

The property is called The Retreat and it is that! We were looking for the quiet place with the access to the pool and place to walk with our dog and The Retreat provided that and more. This is very beautiful and very well kept property. You can truly relax there. The hosts and their son were wonderful. We loved every minute of our stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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