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

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, table football, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

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Gordonsville, VA
  • Popular LocationHonah Lee Vineyard5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontpelier17 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Madison's Montpelier17 min drive
  • AirportCharlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)35 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

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.

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Property manager

Keith Cuthrell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only on back porch or outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect for families with younger children.

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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'pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families

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.

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
  • Monticello - 39 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 8 Jun 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 10 Jun 2024 start from NZ$493.28, 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 James Madison's Montpelier. St. Thomas Episcopal Church and Horton Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Cindy L., Charlotte court house

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Relaxing Place to Stay
The scenery is so peaceful and relaxing. Who doesn’t want to wake up to horses playing in a field? Plenty to do with fishing at the pond, basketball hoop, game room and places to hike. Pond house was a great place to stay and we loved sitting on the porch. Check in and check out was very easy and the hostess was great communicating instructions. Don’t miss this one!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene get-away
We loved our short stay at the farm and loved the cute little pond house even more! We had everything we needed and then some. There was a great 'welcome guide' that the owners had created with tons of information about the area and the property that we really appreciated. We could go exploring around the property itself, visit with the horses right outside our door (which our daughter particularly loved), take a quick trip to the mountains, or visit nearby attractions such as Monticello. At night it was wonderful to sit out on the screened in porch and listen to the frogs and crickets ,or hang out by the fire pit and make s'mores and look up at the sky and check for constellations- something we don't get to see much of at home in the city. It all made for a much needed, memorable, and enjoyable get-away. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome farm life fun!
We had a wonderful stay at the pond house. The house was well stocked, was clean, bedding comfy, and was very cool to go to bed with the sound of crickets and wake up to watching the horses running wild. The staff was wonderful and we really enjoyed Mr. Sommers and all the barn animals and interactions. My kids had experiences of a lifetime… feeding a baby cow, holding puppies, interacting with horses, etc. They also loved roaming the land, playing in the game barn, riding the bikes, and enjoying the beauty of the farm. We fished, made s’mores, and watched the sunset everyday. We did several day trips- to Charlottesville and to hikes, and did horse back riding locally. Great times! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet 5stars
Just wish we had booked more than one night. Really cool place. Hope to return with better fishing weather. Highly recommend for families with kids
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The place was amazing. Large property that made us feel like we were the only ones around. It was clean quiet and relaxing. We will book this again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., Pace FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
This is the second time I rented this property for the family Christmas. We meet on Christmas eve for a meal and present exchange. My spouse and I stay until the 26th or 27th with family visiting to enjoy the pond, trails and horses. Great location and facility. Already booked for 2023.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022