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Gather with family and friends at this spacious country retreat overlooking peaceful horse pastures, featuring a hot tub, multiple fire pits, and easy access to Nelson 151, wineries, breweries, and the Blue Ridge.

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A hot tub with a fire in the background, surrounded by a covered area with string lights.
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a sofa.
A fire pit area with four chairs and a table, surrounded by grass and trees, under a clear sky.
A dining area with a long wooden table, white chairs, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Afton, VA
  • Place, Afton Mountain Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Afton Mountain Vineyards and Veritas Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Wildlife Center of Virginia and Shenandoah Valley Art Center are also worth visiting.
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Afton, VA

What's nearby

  • Afton Mountain Vineyards - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • University of Virginia - 29 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Wintergreen Resort - 33 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 26 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basic City Beer Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happ Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Estate Of Captain G Wilson - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Royal India Palace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shredders Smokehouse - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gather with family and friends at this spacious country retreat overlooking peaceful horse pastures, featuring a hot tub, multiple fire pits, and easy access to Nelson 151, wineries, breweries, and the Blue Ridge. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gather with family and friends at this spacious country retreat overlooking peaceful horse pastures, featuring a hot tub, multiple fire pits, and easy access to Nelson 151, wineries, breweries, and the Blue Ridge.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gather with family and friends at this spacious country retreat overlooking peaceful horse pastures, featuring a hot tub, multiple fire pits, and easy access to Nelson 151, wineries, breweries, and the Blue Ridge.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gather with family and friends at this spacious country retreat overlooking peaceful horse pastures, featuring a hot tub, multiple fire pits, and easy access to Nelson 151, wineries, breweries, and the Blue Ridge.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gather with family and friends at this spacious country retreat overlooking peaceful horse pastures, featuring a hot tub, multiple fire pits, and easy access to Nelson 151, wineries, breweries, and the Blue Ridge. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Afton Mountain Vineyards and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Shenandoah National Park and Silverback Distillery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words! Scott and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our weekend getaway to Charlottesville! The property is located central to many of the attractions in the area, including wineries, Monticello, downtown Charlottesville, and UVA. It was exceptionally clean and the space was well designed for groups. However, the best thing about this property is the attention to detail! The home is beautifully appointed with everything needed for your stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to hosting you at a Koehler Vacation Rentals property again soon. Scott
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful! Everything you need is labeled and organized. Owner responded immediately when I texted a question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Heather! We would love to host you and your group again. Scott and Heather
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent House

We had a wonderful stay! The house is conveniently located near many popular wineries. We absolutely loved the house amenities, including the hot tub and fire pits. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with essentials.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Cheval Circle for a girls wine weekend. There were 8 of us and we were very comfortable. The house has lots of room for people to spread out. Several seating areas. A large dining table and plenty of chairs in the dining room for meals in. The kitchen is well appointed. Plenty of bath towels were provided! A suggestion to help with large groups of ladies…add mirrors in all of the bedrooms to help with hair and makeup to free up the bathrooms.Another suggestion would be to add “turn into lane at red Rebels Run sign and proceed down lane to circle driveway” to the directions for finding the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted that Cheval Circle was a comfortable and spacious gathering place for your girls' wine weekend. It's wonderful to hear that the multiple seating areas, dining space, and well-equipped kitchen worked so well for your group. We also really appreciate your suggestions! Adding bedroom mirrors is a great idea, especially for larger groups getting ready together, and we'll review the arrival directions to make finding the home even easier. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we'd love to welcome you back for another wine weekend! Scott & Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and it felt like home for the couple days we were there. The hot tub was great except for the last night the temperature was a little cooler than would've liked. Inside the property was perfect and the outside was great, but trying to get rid of a peacock was a little bit difficult.Otherwise, I highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so glad you found the home clean, comfortable, and welcoming during your stay, and that you were able to enjoy the hot tub and the property overall. We do apologize that the hot tub temperature was a little cooler than expected on your last evening. We’ll be checking on that to make sure everything is heating properly for future guests. And yes — the peacocks definitely like to make themselves part of the experience sometimes! They’re local to the area and can certainly be persistent visitors. We appreciate your patience and sense of humor with them. Thanks again for staying with us. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great!

Beds are comfortable. Rooms are clean and space is great for a group. We had all kitchen items needed for Thanksgiving. Loved the horses next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UVA Graduation

This was a family gathering to celebrate a UVA graduation. We wanted to stay away from the craziness of Charlottesville. This house was perfect! Everyone in our party raved about how cute, comfy, well laid a house it is! Very well stocked - PLENTY of wine glasses! lol We hit 4 wineries and a brewery (2x) during our stay - all with/in a 5 mile radius! We would highly reccomend and would stay again - for longer - in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that our home was the perfect setting for your UVA graduation celebration and that you were able to enjoy the peace and beauty of the area while still staying close to the festivities. It sounds like you made the most of your time with some fantastic stops at local wineries and breweries—there’s certainly no shortage nearby! We’re so glad the house met your needs and that the wine glasses were put to good use! We'd absolutely love to host you again for a longer stay anytime you're back in the area. Warm regards, Koehler Vacation Rentals
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