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Our Windy Knoll - come and enjoy!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Afton, VA
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom First Floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom Large Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom First Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....


Windy Knoll invites you to come and relax and enjoy the stunning views of the Afton Mountain greenery. Large A-Frame windows allow the sunlight to come through so you can enjoy the birds and nature all around. The property sits on 3.5 acres so it is very private. An expansive rolling lawn in the front to enjoy watching the deer in the morning while having a cup of coffee on the wide front porch. Forest areas on the side and back of the house. Enter the home in the front door and a warm and welcoming living room await you with two couches and a gas burning fireplace. Throw blankets and pillows for snuggling while watching a movie. TV and DVD player with a selection of movies to choose from. The dining room with bay seated window has a large table to seat 6 comfortably. The front porch also has a dining table. Spacious, well appointed kitchen with all you need for preparing delicious meals after a day of hiking the Appalachian trail or sightseeing. Dish-ware, flatware, sauce and saute pans. Wine glasses, coffee mugs, serving ware. Crock pot, blender, mixer. Coffee pot with coffee bean grinder (Starbucks coffee beans in the pantry). You will find a few condiments in the refrigerator, spices, herbs, oil in the pantry. The loft bedroom has a Queen bed and a Double Bed with a private bathroom and shower. The first floor bedroom has two twin beds and a separate bathroom with walk in shower. Loft area also has a desk with laptop and printer for your use. Back deck has a grill all ready for those barbecues!
Full laundry room facilities.

Property manager

Mike and Wendy Maiocco
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not baby/toddler proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$60 pet fee. Please wipe paws before entering home
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Would appreciate guests removing muddy hiking shoes before entering home.
Please wipe dirty paws before dog enters home

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 166

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Waynesboro Heritage Museum and Wayne Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Veritas Vineyard and Winery and Afton Mountain Vineyards. Ready for a night out? Consider Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards and Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Afton, VA

What's nearby

  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Swannanoa Palace - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 23 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Basic City Beer Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Weasie's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kline's Dairy Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll.... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll.... located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Afton Mountain Vineyards and Crozet Tunnel. Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Vacation home in the mountains

We always enjoy our stay at this property and are planning to return in the fall
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Afton vacation

Beautiful clean home, and has everything you need. The deer and birds are lovely to watch from the porch. This was the best VRBO we have stayed in! If you want peace and quiet this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

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

Calm

Beautiful home in peaceful setting. Spacious front porch with deer, rabbits and a cacophony of bird song to accompany your visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena K.

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

Perfect getaway

This property had all the comforts of home. The owner provided lots of extra touches you don’t find in a rental. The beds were very comfortable! The view was amazing!! We spent so much time relaxing on the front porch watching deer and bunnies run by. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Winning Location

Fantastic stay at Windy Knoll for our annual ladies trip. Great location for hikes in the morning and vineyards in afternoon. Hoping to return in the fall as I imagine the foliage is incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Four Besties gather for a weekend

This was a perfect place for our bestie gathering. The location is beautiful...secluded and lovely. The house was truly impeccable. We loved the space. It was so well appointed with the little things that you may need. Simply awesome! Thank you to these great hosts!thoughtfully!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Amazing house with a beautiful view

Everything with this house exceeded expectations!! Super clean and plenty of space with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Perfect Mountain Retreat

Windy Knoll is the best of all worlds - a quiet mountain retreat to relax at and disappear into nature, while being close enough to multiple great towns to enjoy what they have to offer as well. The owners clearly love this home, always upgrading to make the experience more enjoyable. Can't get enough of this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Relaxing stay

Loved this mini vacation!!! Great atmosphere and beautiful home. Thanks for sharing, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallace A.

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

Fantastic stay

Everything was perfect. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

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

Awesome host. Awesome property. Awesome location

clean, convenient, quiet, peaceful, host very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

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

Indescribable

This property was absolutely wonderful. The deer family that shared the property with us was an added delight. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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

Two day getaway

Home was very clean and well stocked. Front porch had amazing view and wildlife was abound. We were extremely pleased with our stay and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful house close to Shenandoah Natio
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anh D.

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

Another wonderful stay at Windy Knoll

We just had another lovely stay at Windy Knoll... same relaxing scenery where we could decompress and the house that was tastefully renovated! The personal touch and the amenities to make guests feel welcome remain a constant at Windy Knoll, from first quality bed linens/towels, well stocked kitchen/pantry to fresh coffee beans to enjoy and recommendations for things to do in the area! And then also dog bowls and towels for dirty paws for the furry guest! Needless to say, we will be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny s.

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

Shatsy

Such an amazingly beautiful house and view. It felt like home. 8 days of pure relaxation. This property has everything that is needed for a perfect stay. Our 2nd visit and it wont be our last. Thank you Wendy and Mike - perfect hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

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

Perfect Get Away

Our stay at Windy Knoll was magical. The home was so well stocked with everything we could possibly need and more during our stay. It was so clean and so gorgeous, and the view was just amazing. We are already planning our next trip back to Windy Knoll and can’t wait!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Family Vacation

Stayed here a few days as part of larger vacation with my girlfriend, mother and dogs. The property is in a great location and only minutes from everything we like to do. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood and had lots of well thought out extras, including for pets. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Another Excellent Experience

We always enjoy our visits to Windy Knoll. The property is in excellent condition. Wendy is always a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Richmond, VA

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

Wonderful stay in the mountains

This is our I believe 4th stay at Windy Knoll and as always we had a fantastic time. Location is perfect, house is very clean and we had everything we needed! Looking forward to next time hopefully in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Liberty University Graduation Stay

The home was perfect! We came for my husbands graduation. The drive to the graduation was not bad! The views from the home were amazing such a relaxing place! The hospitality was beyond my expectations! Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

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

Mountain Hikes

Great location for days hikes throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

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

Beautiful Property

Everything about the property was perfect. Well equipped kitchen, soft fluffy towels and amazing views!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

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

Perfect Getaway

The Windy Knoll was exactly what my family was hoping for: quiet location, wonderful views, plenty of outdoor space, comfortable and clean interior, and perfectly located within a few minutes of hiking, wineries, breweries, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Wendy Maiocco

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Our full time home is in Wilmington North Carolina where we spend many hours enjoying the coastal waterways of the Cape Fear region. Wendy works in the culinary field and Mike has a hypno-therapy business. When we are not busy at work we are working in the garden, fishing on our boat, or playing in the water with our dogs, Camden and Noodle.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Afton area when Wendy's Mom built a log home on Jessica Lane (she lives up the street!) 15 years ago. We have spent many hours hiking and enjoying all the area has to offer during all of our visits to Mom' house. We have always admired Windy Knoll and were so excited when the opportunity came about to purchase this wonderful home.

What makes this property unique

When you see Windy Knoll for the first time you will understand why we fell in love with it..... setting is picture perfect. Sitting on the front porch and looking out over the beautiful grassy landscape is truly relaxing. The sunlight streams in the windows, the wind chimes blow in the breeze, the birds sing in their trees.....

Languages:

English

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