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Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm

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Plain On The Outside, but beautiful surroundings.
Beautiful living/dining space.  Table expands to seat 10.
Den with fireplace (we provide the wood) and 50" TV.
Back deck.
Living Room (the couch can become a bed also)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 152100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gordonsville, VA
  • Honah Lee Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • James Madison's Montpelier
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+2
2 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bonus Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm

Country living at its best! Quarter mile to other houses, at end of long drive. There are 7 vacation homes on our 600 acre farm, widely spaced. Give the kids a taste of nature. Fish in our ponds, swim in the swimming hole in our creek, hike our roads & woodland trails, pet the horses. Enjoy our Party Patio (with its hot tub). Share with another family, as there is room.

Do not be fooled by the "Plain Jane" exterior. The inside has huge living spaces, and is fabulously tricked out. With four bedrooms and a bonus children's sleeping room, Baldy's can comfortably accommodate 13 people.

Baldy's Retreat is tucked up against the woods on our 600 acre horse and cattle farm. Guests at Baldy's have access to the ponds, Game Barn, woodland trails, horse petting, hiking, bicycles, swimming hole, and the gorgeous scenery of Wolftrap Farm. Out the front door, Baldy's guests have views of horses that will come to the fence for treats, and you may see wild turkeys passing as well. The back deck is well-shaded, and the night noises of frogs and crickets back there are free.

You will also have the option of booking one of our golf carts to use to explore the farm, and to book our Party Patio, with its hot tub, corn hole and other games. (Party Patio must be reserved, 90 minutes per day, first come-first served. Contact the owner to reserve.)

We describe Baldy's as a Retreat because it is almost out of sight and out of earshot of the farm complex. However, a short walk down the drive brings you to additional horse paddocks with friendly horses. Just beyond, you reach the edge of the farm complex, with additional guest cottages, the Manor House, the stables, our Pavilions where we host wedding receptions, the Game Barn, and access to our woodland hiking trails.

Wolftrap Farm is an excellent home base when you want to visit wineries (Barboursville, Horton, Keswick and Hona Lea are within 15 minutes; Early Mountain is within 30). Monticello is a beautiful 30 minute drive away, and Montpelier is just across the little mountains in front of the farm, 15 minutes away. Other historical venues include the Civil War Museum in Gordonsville, James Madison Museum in Orange, Wilderness Battlefield and Michie's Tavern. (Once you book, we will be allowed to tell you how to access the Guest Information Booklet on the Wolftrap Farm website, describing local wineries, historical sites, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and other things to do when you stay at Wolftrap Farm.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Most dogs welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
The back deck is a fine smoking area.
Dogs are not allowed on upholstered furniture or in beds.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this holiday home is in a rural area. James Madison's Montpelier and Barboursville Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Honah Lee Vineyard and Horton Vineyards. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Honah Lee Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Barboursville Vineyards - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • James Madison's Montpelier - 24 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Monticello - 43 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Finca Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Graves Fine Art Gallery and James Madison Museum. The Arts Center in Orange and James Madison's Montpelier are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Keith Cuthrell

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My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where we have been buying and rehabbing run down properties for many years. In 2003, I was looking for a small 'getaway' property close to the mountains. I overshot and ended up purchasing a rundown old horse farm (584 acres), with three houses and two big barns. After 18 months of rehab work, we opened the houses for guests. Since then, we have converted other buildings on the farm into vacation rentals, and there are now 7 such properties, plus three glamping tents. The farm now hosts over 70 weddings each year, as well as accommodating vacationers year-round.

Why they chose this property

The Charlottesville area is one of the most beautiful parts of America. The landscape is just wonderful. You enjoy all the amenities of civilization, but in an area that is rural and dotted with small towns and villages. There is a reason why Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Governor Barbour, James Monroe and many other historical figures chose to live in this area, and why a number of modern jet setters have hideaways in the area today.

What makes this property unique

The nicest part of Baldy's Retreat is the interior styling of the home. Our interior designer outdid herself in selecting the furnishings. The setting is also very pleasant, with total privacy, peace and quiet. Because Baldy's started life as a modular (sounds better than double-wide), we are able to provide accommodations for a large group at a modest price.

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