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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sport court

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Stanardsville, VA
  • Shenandoah National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Massanutten Water Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Property grounds

Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (30)
The price is $160
per night
$204 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP

About the neighborhood

Stanardsville

With a stay at this vacation home in Stanardsville, you'll be in the mountains, and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Shenandoah National Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Green Hills Golf Course. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Bearfence Mountain and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Rapidan River.
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What's nearby

  • Early Mountain Vineyards - 25 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Shenandoah National Park - 29 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 33 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Massanutten Water Park - 49 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Dark Hollow Falls - 63 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill Valley Barbeque - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Mill Valley Barbeque - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bearrr Appetit Resta - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bearrr Appetit - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Hills Grille - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway with beautiful mountain views. Enjoy watching the horses framed by scenic mountains from this private mountain home located only 13 miles from the Shenandoah National Park Swift Run Gap entrance. The front porch with rocking chairs, the deck with a barbecue, and the large yard with a stone firepit makes the outdoor enjoyment even better. Scheduled horse brushing and feeding is available for a fee. The road up to the house is a gravel winding mountain road. If there is snow you will need 4-wheel drive. We have fast fiber optic internet with a smart tv.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Brian Hess

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Quiet Retreat
The road leading up to the house is mostly a dirt road, sometimes steep, but our truck made it up just fine in 2 wheel drive. The house is situated on top of the mountain with a glorious view out front! Plenty of space in the yard if you had kids who wanted to run around. The front porch is great for sitting and taking in the view. The house itself has everything necessary for a pleasant stay - TV, kitchen, couch, nice beds, great hot water. I was delighted with the whole experience and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Shenandoah Getaway!
Had a great stay at this property! Plenty of comforts to make it a home away from home. A full kitchen with utensils, pots, and pans. Grill and fire pit if the weather cooperates. Sunrise and sunset from the property are lovely and coming up over the hill on the driveway was always charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful wooded retreat
This was a lovely, quiet place to get away for a few nights. There are neighbors a few hundred yards away but from the front porch it's easy to see nothing but the surrounding woods and a nice view of the mountainside. The home is well-stocked including pots, pans, and knives in the kitchen, a washer and dryer, heating and cooling, and a stack of firewood. The road leading up to the property is steep and gravelly which may be tough if it's icy or snowy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice/Clean place with great views. Be prepared the drive to the property is a mile of gravel/offroad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
My wife and I enjoyed our stay immensely. We spent the days visiting the local wineries and the evenings relaxing in front of the huge firepit gazing at the stars. The mountain views and fall foliage were spectacular. The check-in process was smooth and Brian quickly responded to any questions. Cant wait to return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend stay in mountains
My husband and I had gone to the area to hike old rag to attend a wedding nearby. This perfect little cabin was right between old rag and Lydia Mountain Lodge. It was clean. The view was beautiful. And the bed was super comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked And coffee on the porch in the mornings was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a getaway near Shenandoah National Park
My girlfriend and I enjoyed our stay here, and it was exactly what we had expected and needed. It was close enough to Shenandoah to go hiking for the day, and the views even just outside the house were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Good launching point for trips to Shenandoah. Cabin was clean and as described. Host was helpful and responsive. Would definitely recommend and will book again if and when we’re back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The mountain getaway
Very quiet stay deep in the woods with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain getaway!
We loved everything about our stay. It’s a wonderful property and the best view on the mountain. When you are driving up through the woods and then everything just opens up when you get to the property, it’s just gorgeous. My kids loved the horses and the fire pit for smores. They loved running around exploring outside. It was so peaceful. Stargazing was amazing at night. The house was perfect for us. Everything was super clean and we felt very comfortable. We definitely are going to try to come back again. Hopefully in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet House in the Woods
Place is as advertised, well off the beaten path and makes for a nice get away. Reasonable drive to great hiking as well as a few breweries and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lyndsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little mountain adventure
It had everything we needed. We did manage to get a little bit of a signal but be prepared with some downloaded stuff. It was cool to wake up and look out and see horses out the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value, Great Views
The stay at Brian's place is worth the drive up the dirt road to get there. I am glad we got there the first day before dark. The property and house were a pleasant surprise, given the location. We had everything we needed to cook meals there and have restful sleeps. We hiked Rose River Loop trail and White Oak Lower Falls trail on Brian's suggestion. Both reasonable driving distance and both great ways to experience Shenandoah.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
We had a great stay! The view was spectacular and seeing the horses with our 2 year old was a hit. The cabin was clean, spacious and adequately stocked with kitchen supplies. The drive was easy and it was close to Shenandoah National Park. We will definitely stay again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and quiet!
We were very thankful for this place! Very clean & had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quick two-night stay
Very clean property. All rooms suited just what we needed. We used the home as a place to come back to at the end of the day spent fishing. Everything we needed was there. Coffee pot, hot shower, comfortable beds, and some space to stretch out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
This place had a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., Westfield Center, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Mountain Getaway!
Brian's guest house in the mountains of Stanardsville was by far one of the best VRBO properties I've stayed at. The home was clean and had many amenities. The kitchen was amazing! Many times, a rental property will have a few odds and ends of pots and pans and maybe a spice or two. This property had wonderful new cookware, knives, utensils, and dinnerware, and many spices to cook with. Also, plenty of soap, sponges, and cleaning supplies. The washer and dryer were also an unexpected nice amenity. The location is great, very quiet with beautiful views off the porch and deck. It was fun to watch the horses in the nearby paddock. This was a wonderful property and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
A great getaway away from everything! The house had everything we needed, it was clean with nice outdoor spaces and Brian was great with communicating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and location
Great spot to stay to enjoy the area and hike in Shenandoah!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

inga n., STATEN ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We enjoyed our stay.Property and location beyond the expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
New & stocked!
This was a newer build, clean & modern. It was near hiking and that's why we chose it! I have stayed at many other air B&Bs but this one was the most well stocked! Owner provided linens, TP & paper towels, soaps, firewood, free sodas, etc. Owner was also a great communicator. Great experience in a nice QUIET home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Shenandoah
Beautiful, clean and spacious house with a stunning mountain view. Plentiful amenities. My only complaint is that is was a tad hard to get to, but overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022