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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Afton, VA
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    3 min drive
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards
    4 min drive
  • Crozet Tunnel
    6 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    39 min drive

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The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (24)
The price is $311
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$530 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat

About the neighborhood

Afton

With a stay at this vacation home in Afton, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Shenandoah National Park and Veritas Vineyard and Winery. .This vacation home is 23.6 mi (38 km) from Wintergreen Resort and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Afton Mountain Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 5 min drive
  • Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 6 min drive
  • Swannanoa Palace - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 23 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Basic City Beer Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Weasie's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kline's Dairy Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬13 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.

Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....


Windy Knoll invites you to come and relax and enjoy the stunning views of the Afton Mountain greenery. Large A-Frame windows allow the sunlight to come through so you can enjoy the birds and nature all around. The property sits on 3.5 acres so it is very private. An expansive rolling lawn in the front to enjoy watching the deer in the morning while having a cup of coffee on the wide front porch. Forest areas on the side and back of the house. Enter the home in the front door and a warm and welcoming living room await you with two couches and a gas burning fireplace. Throw blankets and pillows for snuggling while watching a movie. TV and DVD player with a selection of movies to choose from. The dining room with bay seated window has a large table to seat 6 comfortably. The front porch also has a dining table. Spacious, well appointed kitchen with all you need for preparing delicious meals after a day of hiking the Appalachian trail or sightseeing. Dish-ware, flatware, sauce and saute pans. Wine glasses, coffee mugs, serving ware. Crock pot, blender, mixer. Coffee pot with coffee bean grinder (Starbucks coffee beans in the pantry). You will find a few condiments in the refrigerator, spices, herbs, oil in the pantry. The loft bedroom has a Queen bed and a Double Bed with a private bathroom and shower. The first floor bedroom has two twin beds and a separate bathroom with walk in shower. Loft area also has a desk with laptop and printer for your use. Back deck has a grill all ready for those barbecues!
Full laundry room facilities.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mike and Wendy Maiocco

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $60 pet fee. Please wipe paws before entering home

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not baby/toddler proofed.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Property Registration Number 166

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Perfect Sanctuary for Isolation and Relaxation! Afton

Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll.... Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 194 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Mountain Retreat
Windy Knoll is the best of all worlds - a quiet mountain retreat to relax at and disappear into nature, while being close enough to multiple great towns to enjoy what they have to offer as well. The owners clearly love this home, always upgrading to make the experience more enjoyable. Can't get enough of this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anh D., Fairfax, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay at Windy Knoll
We just had another lovely stay at Windy Knoll... same relaxing scenery where we could decompress and the house that was tastefully renovated! The personal touch and the amenities to make guests feel welcome remain a constant at Windy Knoll, from first quality bed linens/towels, well stocked kitchen/pantry to fresh coffee beans to enjoy and recommendations for things to do in the area! And then also dog bowls and towels for dirty paws for the furry guest! Needless to say, we will be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Loved this mini vacation!!! Great atmosphere and beautiful home. Thanks for sharing, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Wonderful!
My husband and I had a 3 day/2 night stay and enjoyed every minute of it. We loved the peace and tranquility of the big front porch and the gorgeous views of the rolling landscape and mountain. The upstairs loft/bedroom is enormous and very comfortable with a nice Eames chair for contemplating the view out the big picture windows. There were thoughtful extras - throw blankets, well stocked laundry room, extra bedding, abundant toiletries and the kitchen had spices and plenty of plastic wrap and ziplock bags for leftovers. It was only a few minutes' drive to both the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway and we took advantage of both. The hiking and overlook views are amazing as we had lovely cool, clear weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shatsy
Such an amazingly beautiful house and view. It felt like home. 8 days of pure relaxation. This property has everything that is needed for a perfect stay. Our 2nd visit and it wont be our last. Thank you Wendy and Mike - perfect hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Indescribable
This property was absolutely wonderful. The deer family that shared the property with us was an added delight. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Delightful property in a very private neighborhood. Beautiful view from the porch of the mountain line and the family of deer. They came to visit everyday along with cardinals and hummingbirds. It was peaceful and serene. The house was well stocked, air conditioning and WI-FI worked great. We loved the window seat and so did our dog. She took one look at it and made it her spot. The porch really made the house extra special. Fantastic view and very cozy feel. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two day getaway
Home was very clean and well stocked. Front porch had amazing view and wildlife was abound. We were extremely pleased with our stay and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liberty University Graduation Stay
The home was perfect! We came for my husbands graduation. The drive to the graduation was not bad! The views from the home were amazing such a relaxing place! The hospitality was beyond my expectations! Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Excellent Experience
We always enjoy our visits to Windy Knoll. The property is in excellent condition. Wendy is always a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallace A., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Everything was perfect. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Stayed here a few days as part of larger vacation with my girlfriend, mother and dogs. The property is in a great location and only minutes from everything we like to do. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood and had lots of well thought out extras, including for pets. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Family Getaway
My family decided to take a quick three-night trip to escape work and just relax and this was definitely the place to do it! We enjoyed the gorgeous views from the home and visits every night from the white-tail deer. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook a nice meal and enjoy our relaxing weekend. The host was extremely responsive and helpful. We all enjoyed ourselves, including our two dogs who loved the acreage to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain Country Getaway
The host Wendy was very kind and quick to respond to us. This beautiful vacation cottage home has great views and awesome for seeing the stars and moon out the huge windows! The cottage was incredibly clean, organized and comfortable. It is ideally located to all that the Blue Ridge Mountains and Central VA have to offer. Worked out great for us to stay here as we have family that live on both sides of Afton Mountain that we were visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host. Awesome property. Awesome location
clean, convenient, quiet, peaceful, host very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further
You never stop being impressed with this property. It is in the most beautiful setting with views from every room. The furnishings are lovely and comfortable and no detail has been missed. I have never stayed anywhere with a better stocked kitchen. There are full sized bath products and fluffy white towels in the bathrooms. Even the closets are decorated with pictures! Gorgeous artwork in every room. Large front porch for evening beverages and watching the wild life. Stay here. Don’t look any further.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F., Mentor, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in the mountains.
We had the most enjoyable stay in the mountains of Virginia. Perfectly situated for an easy trip to Charlottesville, a hike in Shenandoah national park, a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and so many wineries and breweries. The house itself was fantastic on a beautiful piece of property. So clean, comfortable, with fantastic views. I couldn’t ask for more. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Fall Getaway
Another great stay at Windy Knoll! Could not have been prettier fall views with the changing colors. The house is cozy and well looked after, we appreciated all of the updates made in the last couple years. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona O., Williamsburg, Va.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful "Windy Knoll"
Windy Knoll is a most relaxing get-away! The house is always very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked. There is loads of information on hikes in the area, restaurants, and the wineries and breweries along Rte. 151. The porch is wonderful with beautiful views! If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing place to spend some free time, check out " Windy Knoll" .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and just what we needed!
This was our second stay at Windy Knoll. Last year, we never left the house! This year we did do some R and R but also did some sightseeing. It's impossible not to relax here. Our favorite place? The front porch and our dogs agree. The front yard is beautiful to look at but also great for a good dog walk any time of day. The little back porch was nice for grilling, sitting, and watching the trees sway in the wind. A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windy Knoll is a Gem!
My husband, myself, and our dog stayed at Windy Knoll for a week and it was a lovely home and property. You could clearly see the effort and thought that went into every aspect of the home and that the owners truly care about your comfort and experience. The house is outfitted nicely and the kitchen is very functional and well supplied. The view from the front porch is beautiful. We saw 4-6 deer grazing on the lawn every day, morning and evening, and even got a visit from a fox! There is plenty to do in the area as well. Wineries, Meaderies, hiking, horse back riding, art, etc., and Charlottesville is an easy half hour drive away. My only complaint is the lack of a large and comfortable bed. The biggest bed available was about the size of a queen and not particularly comfortable, but the full was comfortable and there were twin size beds downstairs that we did not try. Not bad enough to knock off a star though. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!!!
Another great mini vacation. Hasn’t disappointed us yet from the beautiful fall mountains to the visits from the deer. The House and surroundings welcoming and warm to be stress free.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite rental!
My wife and I loved Windy Knoll. We’ve stayed at dozens of rentals the past 25 years and this rates #1. It’s beautifully furnished and very clean. The location is perfect and the view from the front porch is stunning. Such a peaceful setting. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another relaxing stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to Windy Knoll, and will definitely be back. Setting so peaceful but so easy to get places. Saw a production at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, had a very informative and interesting guide to the Camera Heritage Museum. Visited the caverns at Grottoes, took a great trail ride at Star B Stables, and loved sampling their excellent ciders at Albemarle Ciderworks. So much more left to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space, hated to leave
The house is great, well stocked and very clean. Wendy is a great host! Very comfortable place. We didn't want to leave the front porch! The driveway nights at night are a nice touch. Enjoyed seeing a family of deer crossing the open yard. There's a lot to see within 30 minutes, from the 4000 ft long RxR tunnel and walking trail, Blue Ridge Drive, hiking trails and historic towns. We'd love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023