'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Gordonsville, VA

Honah Lee Vineyard5 min drive
Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel8 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier17 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Vacation on our 600 acre horse and cattle farm and stay in our Pond House, on the shore of one of the most beautiful ponds you can imagine. Children and adults enjoy fishing, hiking the woodland trails, watching the constant activities of nature around the pond, watching the horses and cattle, and horseback riding with our neighbors at Oakland Heights.

During hot weather, enjoy the free swimming hole in our creek. Reserve a time (90 minutes) at our Party Patio to enjoy its Hot Tub, corn hole and other games, and its additional firepit. Bring your bathing suits.

The Pond House has two bedrooms (one queen, one bunk bed with double bed on bottom), plus a den with queen-sized pull-out couch. It is professionally decorated and altogether charming.

The best feature, however, is the screened back deck overlooking the gorgeous pond.

Also see our Milker's Cottage (vrbo #766635), Manor House (vrbo #90926), Barn Apartment (vrbo#1047051) and Servants' Cottage (vrbo #442721). These are all on the same farm. The Milker's cottage is similar in size and price to the Pond House, so if the Pond House shows unavailable, please be sure to check the Milker's Cottage.

Keywords: Cabin

Property manager

Keith Cuthrell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect for families with younger children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed only on back porch or outside.

Dogs are not allowed on upholstered furniture or in beds.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. James Madison's Montpelier and Montpelier are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Honah Lee Vineyard and Horton Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

Honah Lee Vineyard - 5 min drive
Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 8 min drive
Montpelier - 17 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier - 17 min drive
University of Virginia - 43 min drive

Getting around

Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Iron Pipe Alewerks - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Champion Ice House - 8 min drive
The Barbeque Exchange - 8 min drive
Burger King - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City. on 29 Apr 2024 start from £221.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City. located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville cottage is located on a lake, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 9 mi (15 km) of James Madison Museum and The Arts Center in Orange. James Madison's Montpelier and St. Thomas Episcopal Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Katherine

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Pros: Serene location, picturesque pond in backyard, great vibes and friendly staff. We were here for a wedding and had a wonderful time. Cons: Older farm dog off leash on property-roams around and bit our friend’s dog, causing him to bleed, Pond house cute but could be cleaner-quite dusty.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindy L., Charlotte court house

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

It was.nice till I got home.

Like I said 3 months later I have bed bugs. When I got home I informed the people I found a bed bug they said it couldn't be guesswhat I now have bed bugs and haven't been anywhere else before or after. And told her I found one when I returned home.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J C., Pace FL

27 Dec 2023

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

Family Christmas

4th year at Wolf Trap. Will be back in 2024. Great venue.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C., Dundalk MD USA

19 Jul 2023

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

Relaxing get away.

Took our 2 dogs and had a wonderful relaxing few days. Husband caught some fish out of a couple of the ponds. Let the dogs play in the stream at the swimming hole. Relaxed on the porch and did a puzzle. Everyone was very nice and accomodating. There are employees at the farm but we had our privacy. Was a great get away....would highly recommend if you are looking to kick back and relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Jun 2023

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

getaway from DC

Place was amazingly peaceful, serene and very clean. Our lab jumped in pond 15 seconds after pulling up. He loved the freedom this farm offers. Hated to leave--in town-do eat at Barbeque Exchange--best food ever. Thanks Tina, Keith and entire staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Keith Cuthrell

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 added or converted four additional vacation rentals, two wedding reception facilities and a number of other amenities on the farm.

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

We love the back porch and pond. Its one of the most pleasant places on earth. The table and chairs out there get lots of use, both at mealtimes and whenever we wish to read or write. Our grandchildren love to stay at the Pond House because its so easy to step out the door and down to the edge of the pond, where they see lots of pond life (turtles, geese, fish and minnows, dragonflies, frogs, crayfish, red-winged blackbirds, hawks & eagles (yes we have golden eagles), etc.) and where they can depend on the fish to bite.