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Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....

Holiday home in Afton with kitchen and patio

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Our Windy Knoll - come and enjoy!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Afton, VA
  • Place, Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Afton Mountain Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom First Floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom Large Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom First Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....


Windy Knoll invites you to come and relax and enjoy the stunning views of the Afton Mountain greenery. Large A-Frame windows allow the sunlight to come through so you can enjoy the birds and nature all around. The property sits on 3.5 acres so it is very private. An expansive rolling lawn in the front to enjoy watching the deer in the morning while having a cup of coffee on the wide front porch. Forest areas on the side and back of the house. Enter the home in the front door and a warm and welcoming living room await you with two couches and a gas burning fireplace. Throw blankets and pillows for snuggling while watching a movie. TV and DVD player with a selection of movies to choose from. The dining room with bay seated window has a large table to seat 6 comfortably. The front porch also has a dining table. Spacious, well appointed kitchen with all you need for preparing delicious meals after a day of hiking the Appalachian trail or sightseeing. Dish-ware, flatware, sauce and saute pans. Wine glasses, coffee mugs, serving ware. Crock pot, blender, mixer. Coffee pot with coffee bean grinder (Starbucks coffee beans in the pantry). You will find a few condiments in the refrigerator, spices, herbs, oil in the pantry. The loft bedroom has a Queen bed and a Double Bed with a private bathroom and shower. The first floor bedroom has two twin beds and a separate bathroom with walk in shower. Loft area also has a desk with laptop and printer for your use. Back deck has a grill all ready for those barbecues!
Full laundry room facilities.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not baby/toddler proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$60 pet fee. Please wipe paws before entering home
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Would appreciate guests removing muddy hiking shoes before entering home.
Please wipe dirty paws before dog enters home

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 166

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Shenandoah National Park and Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include War Fields and Wildlife Center of Virginia. Ready for a night out? Consider Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards and Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Afton, VA

What's nearby

  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Swannanoa Palace - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 23 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basic City Beer Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Estate Of Captain G Wilson - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Happ Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mountain Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Ming Garden Buffet and Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll.... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll....?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come and enjoy a beautiful view and relaxing time at Windy Knoll.... located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Afton Mountain Vineyards and Crozet Tunnel. Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 211 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Vacation home in the mountains

We always enjoy our stay at this property and are planning to return in the fall
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Winning Location

Fantastic stay at Windy Knoll for our annual ladies trip. Great location for hikes in the morning and vineyards in afternoon. Hoping to return in the fall as I imagine the foliage is incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallace A.

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

Fantastic stay

Everything was perfect. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Amazing house with a beautiful view

Everything with this house exceeded expectations!! Super clean and plenty of space with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Family Vacation

Stayed here a few days as part of larger vacation with my girlfriend, mother and dogs. The property is in a great location and only minutes from everything we like to do. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood and had lots of well thought out extras, including for pets. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Relaxing Retreat

Quiet, relaxed home base for exploring everything the area has to offer. Great communication with the owner, stocked with things we didn’t even know we needed, and perfectly pet-friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Beautiful location.

Well stocked with supplies. Loved the view; so much light. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

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

Just Awesome in every way!

Very satisfied! Beautiful views! Felt like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Perfect Retreat

Great spot for a week getaway. The house was clean, bright, well stocked and welcoming. We loved eating all our meals on the porch overlooking a large grassy area. Close to hiking and vineyards. Highly recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Super relaxing and beautiful !!

Beautiful property, super clean and stocked well !! It actually gets a #10 !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Hidden Gem

Debated reviewing, because I want this to be our little secret! Super clean, well appointed, idyllic location, 5 minutes from two (good) wineries, and the list goes on! Thank you for an amazing stay. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

barbara k., Falls Church, VA, USA

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

A perfect getaway

Wendy and Mike have a fabulous house in the countryside near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Everything was perfect - comfortable, clean, well-stocked. Communication with Wendy was super easy and quick. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Tim & Dots Virginia Vacation

The house and property were more than we ever expected. The house was clean and filled with many amenities that made our stay very comfortable. The mountain views from the porches as well as our bed were spectacular. We also took many pictures of some awesome sun rises and sun sets. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

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

Wonderful stay!

Windy Knoll was, as advertised, a scenic and peaceful property in a lovely area of the Rockfish Gap. The house was spotlessly clean, well-equipped and loaded with thoughtful and welcoming amenities and supplies of every incidental item you could imagine. One of our very best VRBO’s ever! Kudos to the owner Wendy. We will be back, and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Beautiful Mountain Country Getaway

The host Wendy was very kind and quick to respond to us. This beautiful vacation cottage home has great views and awesome for seeing the stars and moon out the huge windows! The cottage was incredibly clean, organized and comfortable. It is ideally located to all that the Blue Ridge Mountains and Central VA have to offer. Worked out great for us to stay here as we have family that live on both sides of Afton Mountain that we were visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall L.

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

Couldn’t ask for anything more.

What a great place to unwind from the daily grind. Wendy had everything you could ask for in a stress free cabin get away. From a supply of coffee beans to dog towels and gates on the front porch. The place was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Very relaxing home

Nice home to sit back and relax. Visited by deer during morning. Watching sunset . Did not disappoint. Easy to access most everything in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

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

Quick Family Getaway

My family decided to take a quick three-night trip to escape work and just relax and this was definitely the place to do it! We enjoyed the gorgeous views from the home and visits every night from the white-tail deer. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook a nice meal and enjoy our relaxing weekend. The host was extremely responsive and helpful. We all enjoyed ourselves, including our two dogs who loved the acreage to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Repeat review

This is our second time here. The home is comfortable and generously equipped. We hiked nearby, had deer visit us daily and enjoyed the fireplace in the evening. First rate! We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., St Petersburg

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

Absolutely top notch, above & beyond expectations

Perfect ... from the sunset views to the flawless appointments the Windy Knoll is the ideal launching spot for the wine region, Shenandoah (South end) Blue RIdge Pkwy. Highly recommend WIld Man Dan brewery (weekends) A+
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

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

The Knoll

Everything was great. I rented it for my folks - dad 77 mom 72. They said they haven't felt so relaxed in years. They had a tough year - and "The Knoll" was just what the dr ordered. Thanks Wendy and Mike :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Beautiful and just what we needed!

This was our second stay at Windy Knoll. Last year, we never left the house! This year we did do some R and R but also did some sightseeing. It's impossible not to relax here. Our favorite place? The front porch and our dogs agree. The front yard is beautiful to look at but also great for a good dog walk any time of day. The little back porch was nice for grilling, sitting, and watching the trees sway in the wind. A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Perfect again

This is our fourth time at Windy Knoll and it was again a splendid stay. Although comfortable previously, the wood floors in the living space and a freshly painted kitchen made the space even more inviting. Since we last visited we discovered Staunton, Virginia and several fine restaurants which added to those in Charlottesville and the local wineries and breweries make this location a great food experience. We shall return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Front porch with amazing views.

Nice property with a great view of the mountains. The front porch was a great place to sit, no matter the time of day. Always something to see and just calm and relaxing. The location is really good in term of getting to the Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive, either Staunton or Charlottesville, and there are breweries/wineries all over the place. And we've never been to a VRBO property that was so well stocked in terms of toiletry items you may need. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Wendy Maiocco

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Our full time home is in Wilmington North Carolina where we spend many hours enjoying the coastal waterways of the Cape Fear region. Wendy works in the culinary field and Mike has a hypno-therapy business. When we are not busy at work we are working in the garden, fishing on our boat, or playing in the water with our dogs, Camden and Noodle.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Afton area when Wendy's Mom built a log home on Jessica Lane (she lives up the street!) 15 years ago. We have spent many hours hiking and enjoying all the area has to offer during all of our visits to Mom' house. We have always admired Windy Knoll and were so excited when the opportunity came about to purchase this wonderful home.

What makes this property unique

When you see Windy Knoll for the first time you will understand why we fell in love with it..... setting is picture perfect. Sitting on the front porch and looking out over the beautiful grassy landscape is truly relaxing. The sunlight streams in the windows, the wind chimes blow in the breeze, the birds sing in their trees.....

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