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The Refuge at Laurel

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Shipman, VA
  • Walton's Mountain Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • University of Virginia
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Refuge at Laurel

Enjoy a cozy mountain getaway located in the heart of Nelson County. Perfect for couples, friends, or singles, the Refuge at Laurel is 25 minutes from Charlottesville and a short drive to the wineries, breweries, distilleries, and orchards on Route 151. Take a hike through the mountains on the many trails bordering the George Washington National Forest. Or, work from the home office with included fiber Internet.
The space
The Refuge has a mid-century "mountain" design with vintage furniture mixed with high-tech upgrades such as a smart thermostat.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the large fenced-in yard and adjoining workshop (parking is permissible in the workshop).
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
When you arrive, please park outside of the red gate.
Please empty all trash into the black trash bin outside of the red gate at the end of your stay.
Pease be mindful of pet hair on the furniture. Your consideration is appreciated!

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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Shipman, VA

What's nearby

  • Walton's Mountain Museum - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 33 min drive - 30.0 km
  • University of Virginia - 42 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Trump Winery - 48 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Wintergreen Resort - 59 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Refuge at Laurel pet-friendly?

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

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kenneth V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great out of the way place for a couple or small families. The kitchen is stocked with all the utensils and cookware to make any meal from breakfast to dinner. The fenced in, sizeable yard is a great amenity for those with dogs.Finally, the night sky is phenominal. You can clearly see many stars and constellations without light pollution. Great for stargazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Martina M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

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

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Peaceful lovely getaway

What a treasure to find this Nelson County gem! It was the perfect spot to enjoy the peaceful outdoors in a charming cottage. So much bigger on the inside than it looks - and such a nice renovation. Rebecca was very responsive to our messages. We will definitely be coming back - if only to check on the resident eastern phoebes! Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Our third stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Twilla M.

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

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

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

Nice

Very nice, comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

mountain weekend

This home was in a beautiful location, situated near the vineyard where we enjoyed a family wedding. So grateful for the cozy, comfortable home with everything we needed! And our family pup was thrilled to be able to join us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

10/10 Excellent

DON M.

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

We found a GREAT Refuge at Laurel !

After a beautiful drive through the mountains, we arrived at our Refuge at Laurel. It is perfectly located between Charlottesville & Lynchburg making our visit to historic sites in Virginia easy. Then we got to return to the PEACE & QUIET found at The Refuge. Well stocked with everything one needs inside, there's the beautiful grounds that surround it. Great communication from our Host, this is definitely a place we will look forward to visiting again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

My wonderful getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in your beautiful little cabin. Just the 2 of us enjoyed our meals and restful evenings at the cabin. Loved the swing on the front porch. Kitchen was well stocked, even Emeril cookware! Surrounding area is quiet and beautiful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Perfect

I loved everything !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana W.

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

A lovely getaway

Absolutely loved being in the middle of nowhere for a long weekend with a friend. Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. There were plenty of extra blankets if needed. Her directions were straight and to the point. Would definitely stay here again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christin R.

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

Quick get away

Peaceful setting. Very clean. Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

fall vacation

Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Close to places we have always enjoyed. Our two daschunds enjoyed the fenced yard and running around. We will be back soon we hope. The only thing that we didn't like was the bed, little better with the topper off. Instructions on thermostat would be helpful. But we loved it. PS don't believe the 45 mph signs on the beautiful country roads, just enjoy the beauty.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Robert

Our host was super rapid with responses to any questions we had. And the home was outfitted with everything you’d need, right down to spices. I was so impressed with all the thought and presentation and preparation our host presented in this property. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

annease h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister time

We really enjoyed the cozy cottage; perfect size for the two of us. It was so welcoming to find a bottle of local wine left for us to enjoy. We found many places to hike in the area. Appreciated the help with directions (don’t turn on Roberts Road). Nice to sit outside in both the front and back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

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

Birthday getaway

Stayed for a few days with my dog to get away for my birthday and really enjoyed it. It was nice to have the huge fenced in yard so he could sunbathe and I didn’t have to worry about him. The property was much closer to the main road than I thought it would be but when you’re in the back, you can’t even tell. The only negatives were ants in the kitchen (understandable since you’re in the woods) and I wished the living room and bedroom had overhead lights instead of only floor/table lamps. It also would have been great if firewood were included, as it has been when I’ve stayed elsewhere, but I just brought my own so it wasn’t a big deal. Location was nice and central- ate at Dr Hos and went to Virginia Distillery and had a fantastic time. Oh and the bed was incredible! Overall, the property was great and both my dog and I had an enjoyable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sara J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet place to just chill

This is a sweet place to just chill out and relax. The yard was perfect for my dog. Such a nice cozy little place to get away. The bathroom was well stocked and the owner was so nice. We had an issue getting in thanks to my mom not paying attention lol and the owner was quick to respond and help us out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Don C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We arrived to a house that had not been cleaned. Dirty towels on the bathroom floor, bed still had sheets from previous occupant on it, dirty dishtowel on range door. Door lock saying the battery was low and needed to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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Hosted by Rebecca Morgan

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