Charlottesville Retreat for Family & Friends
House in Shenandoah Valley, VA
20 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
(Owner/manager of 9046858 also)
Welcome to the beautiful countryside around historic Charlottesville!
“The Tree” house (so named for its massively gorgeous oak) stands at the site of a pre-Civil War cabin. This home welcomes visitors young and old alike and groups large or small! Explore the spacious outdoors that include hiking trails, quaint pond with a floating dock, a fire pit and tire swing and a large field for lacrosse, soccer, football, frisbee - you name it!
With only a 23 minute drive among lovely farms and Blue Ridge views you may experience the well loved Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The University of Virginia with it's beautiful Rotunda and Grounds is just a few minutes beyond that.
Wineries are abundant in the area! Close by visit the Barboursville Vineyards and Ruins as well as Horton Vineyards. Castle Hill, a cidery with a spectacular setting and wedding venue is just a few back-roads away... Also, Chestnut Oak Vineyard, Keswick Vineyards and Burnley Vineyards to name a few more... **DiVine Wine Tours is a lovely company to book with and offers a 5% discount to my guests!** Ask for my discount code if you would like to schedule.
We love to make vacationing a pleasure and provide you with all the necessities to make your stay care-free and comfortable! The kitchen is fully equipped including spices and basic staples. Towels and linens (freshly made beds!) - soap, shampoo/conditioner and toilet paper - dish and dishwasher soap - kitchen towels - paper towels - napkins - are all provided.
We invite you to come experience the tranquil beauty with your loved ones!
Welcome to the beautiful countryside around historic Charlottesville!
“The Tree” house (so named for its massively gorgeous oak) stands at the site of a pre-Civil War cabin. This home welcomes visitors young and old alike and groups large or small! Explore the spacious outdoors that include hiking trails, quaint pond with a floating dock, a fire pit and tire swing and a large field for lacrosse, soccer, football, frisbee - you name it!
With only a 23 minute drive among lovely farms and Blue Ridge views you may experience the well loved Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The University of Virginia with it's beautiful Rotunda and Grounds is just a few minutes beyond that.
Wineries are abundant in the area! Close by visit the Barboursville Vineyards and Ruins as well as Horton Vineyards. Castle Hill, a cidery with a spectacular setting and wedding venue is just a few back-roads away... Also, Chestnut Oak Vineyard, Keswick Vineyards and Burnley Vineyards to name a few more... **DiVine Wine Tours is a lovely company to book with and offers a 5% discount to my guests!** Ask for my discount code if you would like to schedule.
We love to make vacationing a pleasure and provide you with all the necessities to make your stay care-free and comfortable! The kitchen is fully equipped including spices and basic staples. Towels and linens (freshly made beds!) - soap, shampoo/conditioner and toilet paper - dish and dishwasher soap - kitchen towels - paper towels - napkins - are all provided.
We invite you to come experience the tranquil beauty with your loved ones!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Shenandoah Valley, VA
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Reviews
10.0
Loved our time here. The house was cozy, outdoors peaceful and quiet. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Great for large groups too!
10.0
Awesome quick getaway with old friends. Went into town for great meals but the best part was sitting by the fire pit in front of the majestic oak tree. Great spot for our get together.
10.0
We had five families with children vacationing together and the house was perfect!! Everyone had their own living area and there was so much room. The kids especially loved the indoor play rooms and the amazing swing hanging from the house’s namesake tree. The adults enjoyed how peaceful the area was while still being just a drive away from Charlottesville. It was truly the ideal vacation house.
10.0
The Tree House was perfect for our family. We came to Charlottesville for our daughter's wedding and needed a place big enough to hold our family of 10 plus another family of four. We felt like there was plenty of room and the surrounding area is beautiful! It is a little way from grocery stores or other shopping, but the location is peaceful and quiet and we loved sitting on the porch and enjoying the yard. Everything was clean and roomier than it looks in the photos. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0
My large family had a great experience staying here for a long weekend. There was ample and comfortable space for everyone. The outdoor area was so easy to use and we spent most of our time here with several cookouts. The indoor rooms & activities for kids and the outdoor space were perfect for all of us. Thank you.
It meant a lot to have this comfortable homelike space for this special weekend when our family interred my husband's ashes at Panorama Natural Burial.
10.0
We had a lovely stay at this property! We loved the ping pong and foosball tables and the outdoor area in particular. It was clean, cozy, had plenty of towel and linens, and lots of sleeping options.
10.0
We rented this property to handle the cousin overflow from a family Thanksgiving in Charlottesville. We had 14 people total with an age range of 77 to 3 years old. The house suited everyone! It was clean, had ample towels and blankets, easy access to walking trails, and a much-enjoyed wood-burning stove in the living area. It was the perfect balance of well-cared-for yet relaxed, cozy but with plenty of space to retreat, and a private location with easy access to town. This lovely home will be our first choice when returning to Charlottesville. Thank you for wonderful stay!
10.0
This house is perfect for connecting with friends and family. The kitchen is large, well appointed, and well suited to cook together. The outdoor firepit and nearby trails made for a perfect weekend of reconnecting and relaxing with a group old friends. Everything was perfectly clean, there were thoughtful touches all over the house (fresh sheets and towels exactly where you'd hope to find them). I would absolutely stay here again.
10.0
We had an amazing stay in Charlottesville thanks to Mary and her wonderful property! We had a large group of friends and family, and I must say, all 10 of us were very impressed by how comfortable and spacious the accommodations were. We especially enjoyed the large outdoor patio area, it was a perfect weekend. I would definitely recommend this property to any families or groups looking to have a memorable weekend in Charlottesville!!
10.0
7 ladies rented this house for a getaway. It was perfect. So many bedrooms and bathrooms. Great living space for all of us to gather. Well stocked kitchen with Kindle and regular coffee pots. We loved the outside fire pit and used it all nights that we were there. Our group gets away together once per year, and it's going to be hard to find a better house.
10.0
Property was lovely and well maintained ..very clean. Comfortable beds and furniture, lovely outdoor area.
10.0
Our family had a wonderful time spending Christmas at your home. We opened presents by the wood burning stove in the cozy front room and singing carols around the piano. We hiked down to the river and wished we could have spent more time outside on the beautiful property but it was nice and warm inside, it was mighty cold out there during our stay.
10.0
We had a great stay for a family Thanksgiving gathering. House had ample space and amenities for everyone - fire pit, patio, play room, and piano were all a big hit. Kitchen was well stocked with enough pots, pans, utensils, and dishes to easily handle large group meals. Great communication from owner Mary.
10.0
We had a GREAT time staying here! We had 12 adults and 2 children. We all had bedrooms/beds and plenty of room to gather. The kids loved the outdoor swing and playroom upstairs. The house is close to wineries and breweries. A great family get together with wonderful memories made here. We will be reserving this house again. The owner Mary was very responsive and even left us a sweet note when we arrived.
10.0
My wife and I rented this place our wedding weekend for us and our wedding party. The place was clean and spacious, beds were comfortable, and the outdoor space with the fire pit was SO cute!! We enjoyed the quiet and serenity before the big day. The host was very responsive and communicative. She let us check in a little early too which we all really appreciated! I would most definitely stay here again and 10/10 recommend!
10.0
This house is spacious, clean and has great outdoor amenities! We very much enjoyed everything that the house and neighborhood had to offer. The listing was accurate, but there is a small playroom that was not in the pictures. The host was flexible and responsive. It is in a rural location, which suited us, but ~20 min drive to conveniences.
10.0
My six University of Michigan colleague dorm-mates and I had a great week (5 days/4 nights) at the Tree House in Sept 2022. We are all in our late 60s, and look for a place for our annual get-aways that’s comfortable with lots of different gathering areas and a well-stocked kitchen for preparing some meals. The house was conveniently about a 20 -25 mins drive from the places we visited and needed— UVA, Monticello, the wineries, downtown Charlottesville, grocery stores and the airport. It is located in the scenic rural area of Cville that is reached via narrow, winding 2 lane roads. For that reason, we generally did our day trips, returned to the Tree House, and then did not go out again after dark. But that suited us just fine! The owner was very communicative and accommodating. Select the Tree House for your extended visit to Cville!
10.0
We loved all of the cute, personal touches that made the Tree House so cozy and accommodating. Very family friendly - good for all ages making it a great place for a reunion or retreat.
10.0
A wonderful property that met all our expectations.
10.0
Great for a college reunion!
We rented both of Mary's properties, but spent most of our "hanging out" time in the other house -- no particular reason why. The folks that stayed in this house said it was great. Mary was responsive to questions in advance of our booking and check-in which was greatly appreciated. More secluded than I expected, but not a problem for us. Overall we had a great time!!!
10.0
Great for a big group
This house was a fantastic getaway for a group of 12 - 6 adults, 5 kids ranging in age from 9-16, and a baby. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the kids loved having their own basement retreat! We appreciated how well-stocked the kitchen was — we easily had what we needed to make food for our large group. The property was pretty and peaceful, and we loved catching fireflies at night!
10.0
Great
I would recommend the property to anyone looking in the area
10.0
Perfect for families!
This place had everything you needed and more. Playroom upstairs for little ones. Ping pong, fuseball, darts downstairs. Outside swing, corn hole set, croquet. Neighbors had chickens and goats that the kids had to visit every morning. Host provided plenty of soaps, shampoo and other items that most places only have small items. Kitchen was stocked with good appliances; pots, pans and other necessities.
10.0
Wedding weekend.
This place was great for our family. Everyone was comfortable. Had everything we needed even a safety pin!
10.0
The Tree House
Great property for family gathering. Mary is a gracious hostess and the home is spacious inside and out. Immaculate and private. Room to gather indoors and out. Highly recommended.
10.0
Great Stay
We had a wonderful time. Although the layout is a little unusual, we were able to fit 15. The house was clean and the common spaces were easily big enough for the entire group. We also enjoyed the yard and used the fire pit (which was already stocked with kindling and logs) and swing. The host was also very responsive to my messages - providing helpful answers to my questions. I would definitely recommend staying here if you have a big group.
10.0
Great experience
Great experience! The house had everything you would ever need, super easy check in and check out process, and easy to communicate with the host. Perfect house for a large group! Thank you!!!
10.0
The Tree House
This is the perfect home for a close group of friends to reconnect! It was clean and comfortable. Every room was furnished and incredibly spacious. There was plenty of wood for fires in the pit or the wood fire stove. Mary was extremely accommodating in allowing us to switch our dates. Definitely a top notch weekend!
8.0
House worked for us
House worked well for us
10.0
Bachelorette Getaway
The house was great and comfortably fit 13 girls. There were plenty of amenities and we had everything we needed for cooking, bathing, etc. The house is a bit secluded which is nice, but a good 20 min from downtown on country roads. A couple of us went for walks and jogs on the road in the morning to watch the sunrise over the mountains. Would recommend to any large group.
10.0
Family Retreat
The Tree House on Stony Point was a wonderful place for a family retreat. The home was welcoming, clean and comfortable. We loved the location. The family, young and old, had a fun relaxing time. The owner was very attentive and responsive to our questions.
10.0
Amazing Tree House
The Tree House was perfect for our group of 14 who came for the weekend to winery hop. Mary was a fantastic host, excellent communicator and made our stay so fun! She had explicit instructions for any questions we may have had. The house is stunning, in such a great location and was perfect for the Fall weekend we were seeking. We easily went to downtown Charlottesville and had a great wine tour company pick us up from the house. Highly recommend!
10.0
Lovely weekend getaway
We had a great time at this beautiful property. Spacious and clean, a lovely weekend getaway!
10.0
Hidden Gem
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. The house was fully equipped with everything that we needed.
10.0
Summer of 2021 Trip
The property was the perfect combination of being separated from the world while keeping civilization and night life close by. Uber Drivers were reluctant to drop us off that far away but that was the only obstacle we faced with being that far away from town. The owner was very nice and professional and the house was beautiful inside and out with a lot of space to spread out.
10.0
Wonderful 50th birthday stay!
We spent two nights with a group of family and friends at this beautiful property to celebrate my 50th birthday. We visited nearby Barboursville winery and enjoyed a library tasting there. We walked on the nearby trail, and spent many hours enjoying the outdoor patio space. We would definitely stay again!
10.0
Great place for family gatherings
Mary was a clear communicator and gave an accurate description of property. Though we were all adults , it would especially work well for families as there were cribs and a high chair and lots of space to play both inside and out. We ate on the large patio most nights and were pleasantly surprised by how few mosquitoes arrived🤣 We had planned to use the ping pong table but ended up watching home movies on her smart tv. Great place. Thanks
10.0
Charlottesville perfect getaway
I cannot stop saying amazing things about this trip. A lot of it had to do with our fantastic rental property. May was great with sharing instructions on how to get to the house. The house itself has everything we needed. Plenty of space and bathrooms for a group of ladies. The location was great, not too far from great wineries and downtown! The outdoor space was beautifully setup, we also had a deer visited us a couple times. Thank you for making this trip a memorable one.
8.0
Nice location for family graduation celebration
Mary was a wonderful host and we enjoyed our stay. The yard is perfect for an outdoor BBQ and there were plenty of beds for all.
10.0
Amazing place for larger groups
We had a group of 12 girls stay and we had an amazing time! There were plenty of beds and rooms for us and the outdoor patio/atmosphere was great! It was such a great place to stay for the weekend and we would recommend it to anyone traveling to Charlottesville :)
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Shenandoah Valley?
The average price for a rental in Shenandoah Valley is $250 per night. This rental is $472 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charlottesville Retreat for Family & Friends. 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 Charlottesville Retreat for Family & Friends pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charlottesville Retreat for Family & Friends?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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