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The Refuge at Laurel

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A wooden interior with a kitchen counter, a door labeled "BASEMENT," and a wall-mounted sign with a plant.
A single-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small front yard.
A rustic wooden interior with a central island, wooden flooring, and pendant lighting.
A wooden kitchen with a black refrigerator, a wooden dining table, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a TV mounted above the counter, and a potted plant on a small table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Shipman, VA
  • Place, Walton's Mountain Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Ridge Estate
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shipman, VA

What's nearby

  • Walton's Mountain Museum - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Oak Ridge Estate - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards - 28 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 30 min drive - 36.7 km
  • University of Virginia - 41 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wood Ridge Farm Brewery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Brent Manor Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Indian Oven - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rapunzel's Coffee and Books - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Trager Brothers Coffee Roastery - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Refuge at Laurel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Refuge at Laurel?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Refuge at Laurel on Jan 25, 2027 start from $206, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Refuge at Laurel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Refuge at Laurel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had another GREAT stay at The Refuge ! Nice location with VIEWS all around . Beautiful drives to locations in any direction . The Refuge has everything needed to enjoy a “home cooked meal” ! Comfortable bed .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2026
Thank you for visiting for three years in a row! Your exploration of the region always inspires me!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved this place and stwill come again. Only thing i would recommend is maybe a floor lamp in the living room that would provide more light in the evening. The kitchen & bath A
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2026
Glad to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great yard, cozy place. Would come back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2026
Thanks for visiting! You are most welcome any time!! So glad you enjoyed the yard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best pet friendly stay! Our dog loved the fenced yard. All the thoughtful touches inside and outside were much appreciated! Very clean and great to have everything needed for enjoying food on the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely quiet area perfect for sitting outside around the fire pit or stargazing. The house is a bit away from the nearest town of any significance with a big grocery store (Food Lion) but it's not so far away that it's completely inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly what we wanted!!! Loved it and would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and cottage were both great! It was private and had great space for our dog and us as well. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed cooking in. Clean and cozy for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 18, 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words. Exactly why I love the Refuge!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage; great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and cute! The record player and record collection was a fun surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable cottage stocked with everything we needed. Loved the fenced in yard for our pups!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 23, 2025
I appreciate your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest house with best view and wonderful coffee provided, host was very attentive when messaged with any questions, will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! House was as presented and really relaxing! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thanks for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location when traveling with a pet. All amenities that you would need were provided. The location allows easy access to Rock Springs Mountain Farm and many other local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay here . Love the location, premises, cleanliness, and is well appointed with everything one needs for cooking, relaxing, watching TV, etc .We visited Charlottesville, Lynchburg, & Appomattox via a reasonably easy drive .Communication with Rebecca was very responsive & helpful !Thank you for another GREAT stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2025
Thanks for visiting again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Wilderness Retreat

My mom and I used this place as a home base as we explored around Charlottesville and Lynchburg, it was perfect! Remote and relaxing with all the amenities we could want. Rebecca was super responsive and helped us have an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cozy and peaceful home. The house had everything we needed and the kitchen was well equipped. Our host Rebecca was great and answered all my questions. Wish we could have stayed longer and explored the area more! The scenery was stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2025
Thanks so much for visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Lovely quaint refuge on a peaceful, beautiful property with excellent access to breweries, wineries, and plenty of other activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 26, 2024
Many thanks for your kind review. I hope you can visit again in future.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Location-30 minutes from everything and anything. It's close to a road where people drive over 50 miles and hour on a curve. The map drop is not right. Comfort- 2 small lve seats. 1 vinyl and the other fabric. Both stiff. 2 bar stools without backs. Only 2 true tables are outdoors. Roku for entertainment and wifi. No comfy place to sit. Kitchen well stocked with pans, dishes, spices. Best room in the place. Bathroom with oddly high and small mirror. Towel bar is for decor and cannot hold a towel falls apart. Someone else's hair was on the shower wall when we got there. The bathroom was old, the fan was not installed right, The pillows were like 10 cotton balls in a pillow case. Tried to use one of the blankets in the closet to puff them up but they were dirty and stained and folded up in there. Both beds were metal with loud springs. Very spongy. If you bring pets, beware of wolves/ coyotes in the evenings and at night. Crying heard at night outdoors. It's very rural. There are nice neighbors near by but they don't look like they would have small children. We made the most of it. Could not work here with a laptop. Could not relax. I would not leave my dog here alone. The price should be 120 per night at most. Were it not be for the kitchen, it would have been a 0-1 star. Why is VRBO advertising them?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2026
I appreciate the feedback. Rural mountain retreats are not for everyone!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our third stay

We just love the refuge…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home feel

Great location to the Cove Creek Baseball tournament. More comfortable than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2024
Thanks for visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

Great weekend stay! Was super clean and cozy for nice weekend getaway. Host was quick to respond to questions and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Refuge is such a wonderful place.! It was perfect for us. The location is quiet and peaceful. We had a few late afternoon showers and it was fun sitting on the front porch and enjoying the summer run. The back yard is huge with a great fire pit. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
Thanks for your kind words! Hope you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

We had a good time at The Refuge. A little house in the country that felt homey and inviting. Rebecca was super responsive whenever I contacted her. A nice alternative to a hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2025
Thanks for visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy-relaxing cabin

Staying at the refuge gave us the peace and solitude we needed. Having a well stocked kitchen and bath was appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
Thanks for visiting! Thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was very clean and had many amenities which was very much appreciated. Fenced yard was a perk due to our dogs. Very private and easy to access. We were attending a wedding at Lovingston Winery which was close.We were very pleased with our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
Thanks for your kind review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
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