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The Recycled House - Walk Downtown

The Recycled House - Walk Downtown

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A cozy fire will greet you during the cooler months.
Here's the front entrance.
The plaque was carved at the tombstone company from leftover  granite.
The oak wall by the door is 100 years old.
Super-premium queen sleeper sofa with soft linens and fluffy duvet is comfy!

Overview of The Recycled House - Walk Downtown

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Charlottesville, VA
  • Popular LocationDowntown Mall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Virginia Hospital4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Virginia8 min drive
  • AirportCharlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Recycled House - Walk Downtown

The Recycled House is a unique structure in Charlottesville's lovely North Downtown neighborhood. It is constructed primarily from materials that have come from somewhere else and are getting a second life. It took over six years to collect the materials and use them in a thoughtful way. The house was designed as a guest house and a lot of effort has been put into building a place that's welcoming, interesting and fun! The materials give the place a lot of soul, the light from the 33 windows is fantastic and the location could not be better!

Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall is just 4 short blocks away giving you access to over 60 restaurants as well as movie theaters, concert venues, grocery stores and some great shopping--all within walking distance. The University of Virginia is less than 2 miles away and accessible by the free trolley service. Monticello is less than 5 miles away--about 10 minutes by car.

The Recycled House sleeps 6. There's a king-sized bed in the main bedroom. The upstairs loft has a sleeper sofa that sleeps two, and there's a queen-sized sofa sleeper downstairs in the living room. The sofa sleepers are very comfortable. All the linens are soft and the towels are fluffy. There's a half-bath downstairs and a full bath upstairs.

The kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch appliances. There's a side porch, an upstairs deck outside with a tree house feel, and another deck off the kitchen in the back yard.

A washer/dryer is available off the upstairs bath.

Free wi-fi access is available.

The house is suitable for families with children. The staircase is a little steep, so you'll have to watch the little ones.

If you're searching for a really unique space in a great location, I welcome you to The Recycled House! For a sneak peak, check out the video at recycled.house.

When inquiring, PLEASE tell me a little bit about yourself, the purpose of your visit, and any special needs or requests.

Property manager

Debra Weiss
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.
Note: Bookings canceled less than 8 days before start of stay will receive NO REFUND.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Biscuit Run State Park and Ix Art Park, while Paramount Theater and Ting Pavilion are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Virginia Discovery Museum and Charlottesville Ice Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 11 min walk
  • Ting Pavilion - 12 min walk
  • Charlottesville Pavilion - 17 min walk
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 4 min drive
  • University of Virginia - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 6 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - 14 min walk
  • Brightside Beach Pub - 15 min walk
  • Miller's Downtown - 14 min walk
  • Citizen Burger Bar - 14 min walk
  • Guadalajara - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Recycled House - Walk Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Recycled House - Walk Downtown located?

Located in the centre of Charlottesville, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Albemarle County Court House and Downtown Mall. Virginia Discovery Museum and Paramount Theater are also within 10 minutes. Charlottesville Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Throwback Memories at Recycled House
Incredible structure with a lot of repurposed items that kept us looking for new things the entire weekend! A lot of the items reminded me of my childhood and brought back a lot of great memories. Thank you Recycled House.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!!
This is such a beautiful and unique home. Great location for downtown. Debra was amazing!! She was quick to answer any questions that we had and gave us a tour of her incredible home! You can see all the detail and hard work that was put into it. Truly remarkable! We will definitely be staying here on our next trip to Charlottesville!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible house for a great trip!
The Recycled House is such a great place to stay! We loved meeting Debra and hearing about her incredible work to repurpose materials for the house. The location was great - just a short walk to the Downtown Mall. The house itself was cozy and very well kept. We had a great trip and definitely want to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Valentina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and fun home in great location
We loved all of the interesting and fun things in the recycle house, and the owner was wonderful, Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit Charlottesville!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October stay
Spent weekend at Recycled House-walking distance to everything we wanted to do! Such a quaint, unique house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debra Weiss

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I'm a web designer/developer and own my firm, drw Design. The Recycled House started out as a small idea and then took on a life of its own.

I've lived in Charlottesville since 1995 and love showing off this town! It's really hard to have a bad meal here. And it's really historic and pretty. There's always something interesting going on!

Why they chose this property

It took over 6 years to collect materials from a TON of places to use in/on the house. It's been really satisfying to save amazing materials from the landfill, dumpster, etc. and use them in a thoughtful and creative way. I'll give you the tour when you come show you where everything came from. Most folks get a real kick out of it.

The Recycled House is quite special and if you want to be downtown, the location is fantastic.

What makes this property unique

The Recycled House was designed from the beginning as a guest house. It's very welcoming. People tell me it's really romantic. I have hosted a lot of families, girlfriend getaways, bridal parties, folks coming for reunions and sporting events at UVA and all the festivals that go on here in Charlottesville.

Just about everyone says the photos don't do justice to the place. You just have to come and stay and see it for yourself!

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