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Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location

Family-friendly holiday home in Staunton

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Parking
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 81720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Staunton, VA
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

1 King Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor - Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Back Bedroom - En Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Front Bedroom - En Suite

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

Master Bedroom - En Suite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location

Prepare an elaborate meal in the spacious, fully equipped kitchen. Relax on the front porch as the sun sets behind the nearby mountains. Gather for a group movie night. Or sink into your own king-size bed with a good book.

This downtown home was painstakingly renovated to highlight its historic character and is a proud recipient of the Historic Staunton Foundation's 2021 Residential Rehabilitation Award.

Welcome to NEWTOWN RETREAT!

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The kitchen has all the equipment you'll need to cook for your entire group, and includes stainless appliances and a gas range. Essential herbs, spices, salt/pepper are kept well stocked. Complementary locally roasted coffee is provided.

Each of the 3 bedrooms features a king-size bed with deluxe foam mattress, en suite bathroom, phone chargers, bluetooth / white noise speaker, and large original sash windows with oversized blackout curtains.

The living room and each bedroom feature a smart TV (with Netflix, Amazon, Youtube apps). The living room also has a work desk with office chair as well as foosball table.

The house has excellent wifi in every space as well as outdoors, thanks to 600-mbps fiber optic internet.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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

About the area

Staunton

Staunton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Hall Park and Wilson Park, while The Camera Heritage Museum and American Shakespeare Center are cultural highlights. Consider Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables for a night out or Sunspots Studios Glassblowing if you're travelling with kids.
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Staunton, VA

What's nearby

  • Staunton Railroad Station - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 12 min walk
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bricks Restaurant & Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gloria's Pupuseria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crucible Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Byers Street Bistro - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location located?

This family-friendly Staunton holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Trinity Episcopal Church, Sunspots Studios Glassblowing and The Camera Heritage Museum. Mary Baldwin College and All's Well Massage Studio are also within 10 minutes. Staunton Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our brewery trip. Location was central for all our day trips. I loved having an ensuite for each bedroom. Kitchen had everything we needed, and having off-street parking was essential. Chris provided all the information we needed to fully enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Chris kept in touch and made sure we had all the information we needed. The house was lovely, very well equipped. Felt welcoming and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and items that we needed. It was very efficient and the appliances were very nice, especially the stove. The house was very clean and we loved our stay there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely renovation. Well appointed and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with house. Very clean, spacious. Attention to detail at a very high level. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Light, bright, beautiful, every detail thought of. Truly one of the loveliest (and most user-friendly) rentals I've ever had the pleasure of staying at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Stay

This was a great place with a great location! 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place, very clean and so well equipped, especially the kitchen. The beds are comfortable and have duvets with covers. Cozy! It was great to have a bathroom for each bedroom plus a half bath on the first floor. The house is in a good location, an easy walk to ‘downtown’ with good restaurants and interesting stores. Staunton is a nice town and good location to explore the Shenandoah Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Newtown Retreat was a perfect place for our short getaway in Staunton. Appreciated the clean and fresh interior, comfortable beds, black out curtains, ample parking off of the street, and quick and courteous responses from our host. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Staying in Staunton

We had a great stay in Staunton, one of our favorite towns. We usually stay out in the country, but this time we chose to stay in town. Loved the house...loved the location. And thanks to Chris for being such a great host to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

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

Wonderful Home

This beautiful historic home had everything we needed. We are so glad we got to stay!!! Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Great stay. Great house.

Wonderful time at this property. Close proximity to every thing we wanted or needed.The house felt more like a home than a vacation rental property. Very well appointed and comfortable. 10/10 will rent again. Thanks, Chris.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

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

Beautiful stay!

We had a great visit - Chris was an excellent host who always responded promptly. The home is clean and a close walk to everything in downtown Staunton and is a nice drive to hikes in the area and Shenandoah NP. I hope to be able to visit again soon, and would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

Loved the historic house - an amazing preservation project that incorporates modern amenities. Great location. Host was responsive and check out was simple and quick - the best of all my VRBO stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Beautiful!

This was probably the easiest check in/ check out process. Chris was great to work with and answered all my questions in a timely manner. The house is beautiful. Extremely clean and well taken care of. The location was perfect. We were able to walk to town which is exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely be back! Thanks Chris for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Wonderful Week at Newtown Retreat

We had a wonderful stay! Very nice place! Loved the quality of the house. The kitchen was well stocked and there were nice little added touches like umbrellas that came in handy one day. All the friends and family that visited during our stay also loved the place. We would absolutely stay there when in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod F.

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

Beautiful House

The house was really clean and well equipped with everything we needed. It was very comfortable and in a peaceful neighborhood. The owner was great to work with. We would definitely try to stay here again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Downtown Classic

The house was clean, not overstuffed with furniture, and plenty of bathrooms. Nice big table downstairs that accommodated board games and 1000 piece puzzles. Bedding was nice with plenty of pillows and blankets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity W.

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

A town full of surprises

This home was beautifully decorated and staged. Very clean. The beds were extremely comfortable and having 3 en suite bedrooms was excellent. The kitchen was well equipped and the communication with the host very fast. The house is close to downtown as well as many of the local attractions. We were all impressed with the house and the town. 10 marks out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

wonderful house

We had a great time in Staunton and the house was perfect for us. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Work trip with family

This downtown location was perfect for our family with easy access to downtown and Gypsy Hill Park. Great skate park and playgrounds. The house is very modern and clean. A lot of thought and care was put into this property. Thank you Chris!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Historic Staunton House

Recently renovated, just outside the main shopping and restaurant downtown area, the house was extremely clean and stocked with everything a traveler might need. Location was easy to find, check in and out was simple, and double lock door was secure and safe. The ambience of the interior was fresh and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this house if visiting historic Staunton.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

This property is AMAZING. The house is beautiful and spacious. The location is phenomenal. It is close enough to downtown Staunton to make for an easy walk but still feel secluded and removed. The beds are deliciously comfortable and it has all the amenities you could ask for. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

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

A Must-Stay in Staunton!

One of the best rental experiences I have had! This house was perfectly lovely. It had everything we needed, including toiletries. The kitchen was well-stocked with kitchen tools & gadgets. The rooms were simply decorated & comfy. The house has a great vibe & is a close walk to downtown. We loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neshawn J.

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

Highly Recommend

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The home was well equipped with everything we needed and more making our stay very enjoyable and stress free. My kids loved having a variety of games to choose from as well. We stayed in and cooked most evenings in the spacious kitchen that was stocked with all essentials. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lambert

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I'm a real estate investor focused on breathing new life into historic buildings and creating outstanding experiences for curious explorers.

My wife and I moved to Staunton from Washington, DC in 2014 to raise our family in this special historic town. Back then Staunton was really still a hidden gem, a rare walkable town bursting with character and potential, smack in the middle of some of the most beautiful mountain countryside in the nation. It seems the town steadily gains notoriety each year. And it’s safe to say there are now more things to do here than a couple of parents with two kids can even hope to take advantage of. It’s a magical place to spend some time!

My obsession with design, construction, historic buildings, and real estate runs pretty deep. I have master’s degrees from Columbia University in architectural conservation and from VA Tech in urban planning. I worked in consulting for several years helping colleges and universities build and renovate facilities. Later I became a partner in a fast-casual restaurant start-up, handling facilities and guest experience.

Here in Staunton I have been doing endless renovation work, including full gut rehabs. I’m especially excited to have partnered with one of my closest and oldest friends to take on a number of projects we believe will have a lasting transformative impact on the community. And creating unique experiences with Short Term Rentals is a big part of that.

I believe good design has a profound impact on people, and there’s so much work that needs to be done to leverage and improve what we have. Intentional real estate investment is a powerful tool to make that happen. It’s hard and very rewarding work. I’m having a blast.

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