The Recycled House - Walk Downtown
House in Charlottesville, VA
6 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Charlottesville, VA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was short, but we enjoyed meeting Debra and hearing how the Recycled House came to be. The property is in a beautiful location. The amenities provided were perfect. We would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
The Recycled House has everything you will need for a visit to C'ville and is only steps from the historic downtown. Debra has included so many thoughtful touches and amenities. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, and in the evenings I watched deer and rabbits nibble the lawn while the fireflies danced. I appreciated having all the comforts of a home and great access to the best the city has to offer. I'll definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I spent 4 nights at the fun, quirky Recycled House. Debra, our host, met us when we arrived and gave us a quick tour explaining all the recycled, reclaimed, refurbished and rescued pieces that made the home. The location of the house is great--walking distance to the downtown mall and many great restaurants and shops. Debra provided a list of recommended restaurants, several wine tours and information regarding UVA and Monticello. The house is only minutes drive from all of this. The house has a dedicated, off-street parking spot, a comfortable bed and a full kitchen if you decide against all the great restaurants.
When we come back to Charlottesville, we will try to book this place first!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great long weekend at the Recycled House. Debra was great. The house was comfortable and well appointed. It is a really unique and neat place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at The Recycled House! It was cozy and perfect for our Charlottesville weekend!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely unique clean house! Easy to walk to downtown mall area and UVA. Short drive to other attractions. Debra is the most welcoming host! This was our 3rd stay and we’ve never had an issue -except running out of the delicious cookies she leaves for us!!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Spent weekend at Recycled House-walking distance to everything we wanted to do! Such a quaint, unique house!
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I went for a week. We were told that the tv was available to take out of the closet and it never happened. After amazing days of visiting the sites and breathtaking wineries, we enjoyed the peace and quiet of this house. Located in the middle of everything, there was easy access to food, drink and shopping. Everything in the house was eye catching and a conversation starter. This was an amazing and much needed experience. When, not if, we come back, I will be doing my best to stay in this house again. Absolutely no complaints or concerns. Thank you for a wonderful week.
10.0 / 10.0
Property very unique and walking distance to everything. Quiet neighborhood. Debra, the owner, was amazing. Her house is definitely built with love and attention to details many do not think of. Would definitely stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
The house is charming, and Debra has thought of every detail and amenity. The neighborhood is both quiet and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, theaters, and more. I'll definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
A great time, great people and a great property all around.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a privilege to find this place and be able to stay in it. It’s unique and one-of-a-kind, definitely a labor of love. The location is in the heart of historic downtown Charlottesville. You can walk to the market, restaurants, movies or music in the park. It’s perfect. Debra greeted us with cookies from the local bakery, fresh ground coffee and a few extras in the fridge. She was warm and friendly and we felt it was treat to stay in this place. Pictures are accurate but you must see in person. Very clean. Beds are high quality and comfortable. Sleeps 6. We will definitely return!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful experience for our annual girls weekend getaway. The house is unique, clean, and in a great location. Debra was kind, easy to communicate with and truly cares about the property. Would definitely stay again if back in the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful and quiet. Close to downtown and restaurants.
Love the accents and decor of the rental home. Definitely plan to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at the Recycle House in 2019 when visiting our daughter who was a first year student at UVA. We enjoyed it so much that we made sure to reserve it a second time in May 2023 when we came to see her graduate! It was just as we remembered it and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely and comfortable house with so much unique character. Debra is an attentive host with great communication. The house has everything you could possibly need or want and the location can’t be beat. The freshly ground coffee and delicious cookies waiting for us when we arrived were an extra special treat! We look forward to staying here again the next time we come to Charlottesville.
10.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful home! Debbie was gracious enough to meet us upon arrival to go through the history of the house along with pointing out where everything was. Before our arrival she pointed out some must-see features of beautiful Charlottesville! The house was whimsical, charming and had everything you could need, and our walks through the UVA campus, and dinner at C&Os was amazing for an intimate anniversary dinner. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and an amazing stay at your Recycle House Jewel! David and Kristin
10.0 / 10.0
The location close to the pedestrian mall and downtown is ideal. Great for walking to these locations. The home is well-appointed and has everything for a comfortable stay. Quiet neighborhood.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice, unique property in great location!
10.0 / 10.0
My friends and I had a great weekend at the Recycled House. It was very cozy and Debra was a great host!
10.0 / 10.0
This house is adorable-well built, clever design and re-use of building materials. Fabulous results!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was wonderful from checking in to leaving. Very warm welcome. Place was so cozy and quiet. We slept so well there. Walked to the Downtown Mall for Dinner. Loved everything about our stay!!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at the recycled house! We wanted to be within walking distance to the pedestrian mall and this house was perfect. Upon arrival Debra met us at the house and we loved learning the history and all of the stories behind everything used in the house. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and we enjoyed cooking and dining in the comfortable space. Debra has gone out of her way to provide special extra touches. The house was spotless I especially loved the heated bathroom floors! We will be back!!
10.0 / 10.0
Unfortunately my husband and i both got covid a couple of days before we were to travel to Charlottesville! I contacted Debra immediately and she is allowing us to reschedule our stay! We recovered and were able to make the second half of our trip to Afton with extended family but are so excited to return to stay at Debras!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay here! This place is versatile, beautiful, and just down right awesome!! Great location near downtown but also secluded and quiet. I would come back in a heart beat!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week long stay! Convenient to everything we needed- restaurants and just cycling and walking around town. The comfortable home is very unique and this novelty sure added to our experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
There's no other place my wife and I will stay when we visit Charlottesville!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Cute and convenient
We had a great stay for graduation weekend here. Home is easily accessible to all parts of Charlottesville area, has parking and a well appointed kitchen. Debra left thoughtful
touches for our arrival-delicious cookies and coffee for the morning. Beds are comfy and access to laundry came in handy. Debra was also flexible and kind about our checkout when we had an unexpected ER visit with one of our sons.
10.0 / 10.0
Close To UVA Hospital (7-10 minute drive)
We rented The Recycled House to stay in while our son had major spine surgery at UVA hospital. The home was my haven after long days sitting in the hospital. Due to Covid restrictions only one of us could stay with our son, my husband spent his days at the Recycled House. He was thankful it was close enough to walk to Main St and many little shops and restaurants to occupy his time and mind. The owner, Debra, was so wonderful about communication and assistance. We had an issue with parking and one of the “Karen” neighbors who wasn’t happy with us parking across the alley where we’d been instructed to park. Debra responded immediately when I texted that the neighbor lady had confronted us. She meet us at the home and showed us an alternate location to park. Tip….. Don’t drive a big vehicle, we drove our Nissan Titan double cab truck, parking at the Recycled House and in the hospital parking garage, as well as, a majority of the little shops are not laid out to accommodate a large vehicle. This was the only hiccup during our stay. I appreciate Debra being close by and responding immediately. Debra said she keeps the house stocked as if friends are coming over to stay. She truly does a lovely job of accommodating your every need from her handmade laundry detergent to her bringing delicious cookies by to welcome us. The Recycled House is in a very populated neighborhood but inside it is so quiet you forget there are neighbors on all sides. This is a great home for reading a book and relaxing. Thank you Debra for allowing us to rent your home. It was 1000% better than staying in a hotel near the hospital!
10.0 / 10.0
haven in Charlottesville
Excellent location, wonderful property.
10.0 / 10.0
Couldn’t have been better.
The house was great! Many different areas of the home to enjoy for reading and relaxing. The historic downtown area was an easy walk away. We really enjoyed the home.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderfully Quirky
We can't wait to return to this wonderfully quirky - in the best possible way - home. Debra, the owner, has created warm, welcoming, and charming interiors filled with natural light. The location, just a short walk to shops and restaurants, can't be beat. Given it's in-city setting, we were surprised by the quiet and tranquility. If the somewhat steep stairs aren't an issue for you, this is a must-stay in downtown Charlottesville.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the Recycled House!
Thank you, Debra, for sharing your amazing, quirky (in a great way) and very comfortable house with us. We enjoyed the tour and hearing the story of how it came to be. We were in town to visit our son at UVA and though we were on the go most of the weekend, we were able to find some time to enjoy and relax by the lovely fireplace. The bed is comfy, heated floors in the baths were cozy and the house had all of amenities we needed, including delicious cookies in the cookie jar! The neighborhood is nice, quiet and an easy walk from the downtown mall. We look forward to staying there again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing experience. Property is something to see!
Great!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic stay!
Wonderful property with superb host! Truly an exceptional experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfy and quiet
This house did not disappoint! So unique abs welcoming! Soft towels and comfy bed. Very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed a quick tour and learned the uniqueness of the house-it’s very special! Cookies were delicious! Looking forward to staying again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Charlottesville?
The average price for a rental in Charlottesville is R 3,519 per night. This rental is R 2,286 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Recycled House - Walk Downtown pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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