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Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Charlottesville, VA
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Jefferson Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paramount Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master King Bed

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

En-Suite Master Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall

Experience the heart of Charlottesville from this fully renovated and spacious penthouse apartment located on the main strip of the historic Downtown Mall. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a queen sleeper sofa, an upscale chef's kitchen, and exceptional Downtown Mall views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. This space exceeds all expectations whether you're looking for a restorative night in or exciting night out. Walk out the door and you'll have access to all the Downtown Mall has to offer; top-tier dining, shopping and music venues. Only a quick drive to UVA, wineries and breweries.

Due to the nature of a historic building 2 flights stairs are required.
If you are familiar with the area, it is located in the same building as Christians Pizza, Revolutionary Soup and The Alley Light restaurant.

Other amenities and features:
- Spacious living area with flat screen TV (YouTubeTV provided as an alternative to cable) and large, wrap-around couch
- Gas fireplace separates the living area from fully the equipped chef's kitchen
- The kitchen offers a refrigerator/freezer, oven, induction stove-top plus a 2 burner gas top, kitchen island with built-in cutting board, dining for 6, 2 coffee makers (drip and Keurig), electric tea kettle, dishwasher, prep-sink and wash sink
- Floor to ceiling windows with remote-controlled blinds throughout
- Behind the centrally located kitchen (think v-shaped walls centered in the open-spaced apartment) is the queen pull-out couch and built-in desk for any work needed to be done. The separation of the kitchen walls provides privacy for the pull-out couch.
- Master King bedroom offers a flat-screened TV, built-in drawers, large walk-in closet, views overlooking the mall, en-suite bathroom with: his and her's sinks, walk-in shower, private commode and bidet
- Queen bedroom offers a queen bed, large closet, views overlooking the downtown mall
- 2nd Full Bath is located across from the single bedroom with a walk-in shower, sink and commode

Please note: there is no designated parking for this apartment, 2 pay-to-park garages are available within 0.25 miles
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2657050
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this apartment is in the city center. The Jefferson Theater and Paramount Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Court Square and Rotunda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at John Paul Jones Arena, or consider a night out at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Jefferson Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paramount Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charlottesville Pavilion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ting Pavilion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 11 min walk
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Blue’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪South Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Petite Mariebette - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall on May 19, 2026 start from $619, 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.

What time is check-in at Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse Apartment Overlooking Downtown Mall located?

Located in North Downtown, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Downtown Mall and University of Virginia Hospital. University of Virginia is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Charlottesville Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and communication were exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 21, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we're so glad the communication made your experience smoother. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

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

visit

The loft is fabulous!!! Great location, great space, great people watching, and very well equipped kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2025
Hey, Jeanne! Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the loft and all it has to offer—especially the location and kitchen setup. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Unique place to stay

This was such a cool place to stay, we all loved it and had no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

We were in town to visit friends. The apartment was centrally located, clean, and perfect for family. It was loud at night, but that was to be expected given its location-- the sound machines were helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2025
Hello, Lauren! Glad the apartment worked well for your visit and that the location was convenient for seeing friends! Being in the heart of things can come with a bit of nighttime energy, so we’re happy the sound machines helped. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Great property for UVA families

Perfect place to stay if family has a child at UVA
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey D.

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

Family time

Loved everything about it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2025
Hi, Audrey. We're so glad to hear that! It means a lot that you loved everything about your stay. We'd be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Top Notch!

This rental was in a great location, well appointed, clean and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2025
Hello, Karen! So glad to hear you had a top-notch stay! We’re thrilled the space, comfort, and location all hit the mark for you—and we’d be honored to welcome your friends, too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TINA W.

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

Great location

Really cool condo in great location. Would have liked to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

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

An awesome place in the best location

This apartment was so well decorated and supplied! We only stayed for the weekend but did not have to get back in the car at all the entire time! It was very walkable with tons of shops and restaurants around. The property was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 16, 2025
Hey, Jack! We truly appreciate your kind words! It makes us so happy to hear that the apartment exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the vibrant, walkable neighborhood. Knowing you found the space clean, well-stocked, and comfortable is the best compliment we could receive. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Amazing Location

Really great place in a prime location. We had a great time. Parking was the only inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 20, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thrilled the location worked well for you. Parking can definitely be tricky given the downtown spot – we really appreciate your understanding. We still hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great place to stay for a wedding weekend

This property is well kept and had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and beautiful bathrooms. We never needed to cook but the kitchen was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Great location!

Beautiful property very convenient to many downtown mall activities. We had a wonderful time at this property. There is some late night noise from bars in area but was happy with sound machines provided. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Fun Stay in Cville

We enjoyed our stay, the place was ver nice. We loved the walkability, enjoyed browsing the shops and had a great lunch at Tilman’s! There was a little rowdy noise, in the middle of the night Friday, from the mall but everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey B.

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

Great location!

Beautiful property in a central location. We had a great time walking everywhere! Parking and unloading were a little tricky, but it was worth it to be right in the middle of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great location!

Our stay at the Penthouse Apartment was wonderful! The apartment is bright and airy, with lots of upscale amenities. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in Charlottesville for the location with the beautiful views of the downtown mall from the apartment!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great downtown property

We appreciate the attention to detail. Clean, comfortable, nicely designed condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

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

Wonderful Experience !

Beautiful apartment which is extremely spacious and too many wonderful touches to list . Staying there you feel on top of the world and like royalty ! If you want a special trip in the center of the downtown mall there is nothing better . We can’t wait to stay there again !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

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

Beautiful modern airy loft

We had an amazing stay. You can’t beat the location right on the mall. Loved waking up every day and drinking coffee on the couch by the huge windows in the living area. Everything is comfy and well-appointed. Some late night street noise but appreciated the white noise machines. I’d love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam R.

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

Weekend at the Penthouse

WONDERFUL! This was an outstanding property located in a perfect location. Parking wasn’t hard to find but it was 2 blocks. There was outside noise you can hear at night but having lived in NYC we didn’t mind. We reallly enjoyed the comfort the Penthouse offered and are looking to book again for a longer stay..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W.

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

Cost

A great place overall. Stairs may be a challenge for some. Cost was very high, but we were there for UVA graduation weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

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

Excellent

High quality, pictures don’t do it justice, wolf and subzero in the kitchen, nicest bathrooms I’ve ever been in, will be back…park in water street parking garage (cheapest option by far) and drop off pick up in loading zone on 2nd street, No big deal
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2024
Hi, Benjamin! We truly appreciate your kind review! It’s fantastic to know you loved the top-notch amenities, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms. We look forward to having you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A L.

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

Virginia Beach Extension

The location is perfect for shopping, restaurants, and pubs. The loft is spacious, clean, and the kitchen is well equipped. Be careful and pack light though, there is no elevator and many steep steps to climb to get to the loft. Also, the only reason I rated this a 4 on cleanliness is because of the entrance and hallways leading to the loft. The loft was very clean, but the building itself was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Perfect - Other Than Parking

The penthouse was beautiful & was right in the center of the charming downtown Charlottesville ❤️ We were able to enjoy great food & a couple of the local fun spots & required no driving!! Only down fall is parking- there really needs to be either a designated place for parking or validation as it can get cumbersome renewing parking (in the closer lots) not to mention expensive- we finally figured out the parking deck on 2nd street was our least expensive way of parking. This really needs to be disclaimed at booking! Other than parking - it was perfect!!!!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha b.

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

Really fun experience

My husband and I had a 2 night, mid-week stay at the penthouse. It is a very creatively layed out space - the designer did a remarkable job. Everything is just as in the pictures and even better. It is located literally on the mall with outside dining right below so it can be noisy at times but that is all a part of staying right on the mall. Be aware though that there are a lot of stairs to climb to get to the penthouse - carrying your luggage. We are in our early 70's and didn't have a problem but if stairs are an issue then reconsider a stay. We spent an entire day eating and going into shops and walking around. The mall has a relaxed vibe and has a small town European feel to it with the eclectic mix of stores and interesting people-watching time. There are 3 French restaurants, 1 Himalayan and numerous others including Citizen Burger on the mall. So for a fun experience - and a very cool place to stay try this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Drew Thomasson

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We're Guesthouses, a Virginia-based vacation rental management company with deep roots in the community. Founded in 1976, we're proud to be the oldest and most established vacation rental company in the area, with decades of experience caring for homes and hosting guests.

We manage each property as if it were our own, working closely with homeowners and focusing on what truly matters to guests: clean and comfortable spaces, thoughtful details, clear communication, and responsive local support. Our long-standing presence means we know these homes, these neighborhoods, and this region exceptionally well.

Whether you're here for a relaxing getaway, a family visit, or a special occasion, our goal is to provide a seamless, welcoming stay and genuine hospitality from start to finish. We're local, available, and always happy to share recommendations or assist with anything you need to make the most of your time here.

We look forward to hosting you and helping you unlock, explore, and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

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