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Cozy 3BR country cottage near Nelson 151 with a private hot tub, fire pit, yard games, and inviting indoor spaces. Perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to relax after wine tasting or mountain adventures.

Cottage in Nellysford with kitchen and patio

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Private backyard hot tub under twinkle lights — perfect year-round
Aerial view of Carter’s Cottage with mountain scenery and open space
Spacious kitchen island with seating — ideal for meals and gathering
Bright main living room with modern seating and cozy finishes
Bunk room sleeps four — great for kids or friends traveling together

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81446 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nellysford, VA
  • Place, Stoney Creek Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wintergreen Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 3BR country cottage near Nelson 151 with a private hot tub, fire pit, yard games, and inviting indoor spaces. Perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to relax after wine tasting or mountain adventures.

Welcome to Carter’s Cottage, a cozy 3-bedroom country retreat designed for relaxed getaways near Nelson 151. Enjoy comfortable living spaces, a bright kitchen with island seating, and a private backyard featuring a hot tub, fire pit with seating, and yard games. The home includes a king bedroom, queen bedroom, and a bunk room that sleeps four—ideal for families or small groups. Peaceful, private, and close to wineries, breweries, and mountain views.

You'll be interacting via TEXT directly with the owners, but not in person unless needed.

The neighborhood is quiet and just a short walk or drive to "rural" downtown.

Close to: Nelson 151 wineries, breweries, cideries, and scenic drives

Guests have full, private access to the entire home and yard.

Entry is easy and contactless via keypad.

Carter’s Cottage is a single-level home designed for easy living and relaxed group stays.

The main living area features comfortable seating, streaming TV, and natural light, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen and dining space. The kitchen includes a large island with seating, updated appliances, and everything needed for cooking and gathering.

Sleeping arrangements:
Primary bedroom with king bed and streaming Smart TV
Queen bedroom with comfortable furnishings
Bunk room that sleeps four — perfect for kids or friends

The home includes a full bathroom and a convenient layout that works well for families and small groups.

Outdoor living:
The backyard is set up for enjoying time together:
Private hot tub for relaxing soaks
Fire pit with seating (firewood provided)
Cornhole and yard games
Country front porch with seating
Open lawn space for kids to play or groups to gather

The property feels private and peaceful, with a true country atmosphere while still being close to local attractions.

The property is easily accessible by car and contains three parking spaces.

As a 1950s home, some of the floors have a light creak to them — we consider it part of the cottage’s charm, but wanted you to be aware.

Outdoor amenities include:
Private hot tub
Fire pit with seating (firewood provided)
Yard games including cornhole
Front porch and backyard seating areas

This is a quiet, rural property intended for relaxed stays. While it’s perfect for gathering outdoors, quiet hours are respected, and the home is not suitable for parties or events.

Country Living & Pest Control

Carter’s Cottage is located in the beautiful Virginia countryside. With fresh air and open space comes the occasional visit from local insects.

We maintain a regular professional pest control schedule and take preventative measures year-round. While this significantly reduces activity, it’s not possible to eliminate every bug entirely, especially during warmer months.

A few sightings are a normal part of country living — and part of the charm of being surrounded by nature.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Optional early check-in or late check-out can be arranged for a fee. Please message us to request availability.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Nellysford

Located in Nellysford, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Crozet Tunnel and Swannanoa Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wintergreen Resort and Stoney Creek Golf Course. War Fields and Wildlife Center of Virginia are also worth visiting.
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Nellysford, VA

What's nearby

  • Stoney Creek Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wintergreen Resort - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 28.9 km
  • University of Virginia - 34 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Monticello - 41 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belties - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Devils Backbone Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Iron & Ale At Wintergreen Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trager Bros Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 3BR country cottage near Nelson 151 with a private hot tub, fire pit, yard games, and inviting indoor spaces. Perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to relax after wine tasting or mountain adventures. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 3BR country cottage near Nelson 151 with a private hot tub, fire pit, yard games, and inviting indoor spaces. Perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to relax after wine tasting or mountain adventures.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 3BR country cottage near Nelson 151 with a private hot tub, fire pit, yard games, and inviting indoor spaces. Perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to relax after wine tasting or mountain adventures.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 3BR country cottage near Nelson 151 with a private hot tub, fire pit, yard games, and inviting indoor spaces. Perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to relax after wine tasting or mountain adventures. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington National Forest, Stoney Creek Golf Course, and Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery. Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house, as always, is well stocked and clean. Very convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely stunning. We had a girls weekend and went distillery hopping. We felt very secure, cozy, and had an amazing time. Loved the mattresses so much everyone that stayed wants to know what kind so they can have one at their own homes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Perfect Cottage for spending time in Virginia Wine Country

We loved this cottage! It was beautifully furnished and well equipped. Perfectly situated near numerous wineries and breweries. We hope to be able to stay there again!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Great cottage, great location!

Beautifully decorated, super clean cottage in a great location! Walkable to grocery store and several restaurants. Close to wineries and breweries.

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location near everything. Fantastic kitchen, very well equipped with everything needed for a nice getaway. Beds were AMAZINGLY comfortable. Place was very clean. No sneaking to the kitchen in the middle of the night though to grab a glass of water without waking people up, the wood floors are very creaky. Considering the hefty cleaning fee, I was surprised by how many additional chores and cleaning tasks there were. Overall a nice place. Very well labeled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Awesome!

No issues at all! Loved this place! Drove to Shenandoah National Park to do day hikes on the Appalachian Trail each day. Beautiful area.

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

Great place for overflow family members at Christmas!

Two of our sons, each with two children, stayed here. It was the perfect setup, two bedrooms with king beds and a room with two bunk beds! The location was super convenient for joining us at our StoneyCreek home for meals and heading to the mountain for skiing and snow tubing. The property is very clean and updated. The hottub was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

corey w.

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

Fantastic Spot

Rental process and check in was seamless. The hosts were fantastic communicators. The property is fantastically maintained, very clean, and provides all the amenities one could desire. The property location is exactly where you want to be to experience all the area has to offer. Convenient to golf, ski slopes, national forest, and a plethora of wineries and breweries. 10/10 would do agian.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

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

Wonderful home

The home was beautiful and very clean. The best part of the home was the fact that it was in such a great location for the local brewers, distilleries etc. However the property exceeded our wants and needs. The owner stoked the home nicely and we never had to worry about little things like paper products, soaps etc. we enjoyed our girls weekend! We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz N.

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

Best of 151

This property is amazing. Location 10 Cleanliness 10 Communication 10 We were celebrating a milestone in a friends cancer remission journey (10 years) and felt so welcomed with a personalized gift and decorations. The details are always what matter! There was so much effort from the owners in making this experience special. This property was so nice, we really didn't want to leave with the accommodations and the back yard. When we did leave there was so much within walking distance or a short drive away. If you are looking for somewhere in the area, look no further, book now!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

EliseoB

Carter’s Cottage

My mother, brothers and their wives stayed here for the weekend to attend my daughter’s wedding. The simple ranch-style exterior is surpassed by the clean and well-appointed interior. There were seven of us and were accommodated very comfortably. The kitchen was spacious and was filled with everything you could ask for. We didn’t use the outside fireplace or grill due to rain but the patio is nice. I didn’t care much for the location on a busy highway but because of the lovely interior I would still recommend this place to friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Awesome getaway that is super clean, organized and well stocked.

The house was amazing! The owners do an awesome job communicating, organizing and stocking the house. Plenty of amenities both inside and out with outdoor games, gas grill and fire pit prepped with wood - ready to go. Probably the most well stocked and laid out house we've ever stayed. It is a great place in a great location too. Close to quite a few wineries, breweries and trails. Plus there is a grocery store and liquor store within walking distance. The wineries in Virginia are beautiful and a must see for wine aficionados. I was impressed at what they can do with the limited grape selections, and the mountain scenery and settings are simply awesome. Although we did not go to any breweries, there were several options in the area that always seemed packed. We definitely enjoyed our extended weekend trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Great cottage, great location!

Beautifully decorated, super clean cottage in a great location! Walkable to grocery store and several restaurants. Close to wineries and breweries.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Great cottage, great location!

Beautifully decorated, super clean cottage in a great location! Walkable to grocery store and several restaurants. Close to wineries and breweries.

10/10 Excellent

Mistina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Heather Koehler

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We are Heather and Scott Koehler, and although we are both from Ohio, we have called central Virginia home for over 20 years. We have five kids, and we love creating properties for people who want to create lasting memories with their friends and family!

Why they chose this property

We love that you can walk to so much from this property. The new Three Notch'd distillery is a great add to the neighborhood, but you can also walk to several restaurants, a bakery, and even a local grocery store.

What makes this property unique

This property is a combination of 1950's architecture but a modern farmhouse motif. The living space is wide open for vacation time hangouts.

Languages:

English, French

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