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Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP

Apartment in Stanardsville with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Stanardsville, VA
  • Place, Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Mountain Vineyards
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP

Secluded guest apartment on 160 acres of private land nestled on a mountainside overlooking a working cattle farm and Shenandoah National Park. Perfect for small gatherings of friends, winery weekends, or a family holiday. We are a 15 minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park, an 8 minute drive from the Blue Ridge School, and minutes from the shops and restaurants of Stanardsville, VA and the award winning Monticello Wine Trail. Full kitchen and laundry amenities, an amazing view of the Blue Ridge mountains from the attached deck, and total privacy. Our family retreat for more than forty years is named after Dr. Frank "Pete" McMains, our grandfather, who built the farm complex. Pete donated 20% of his 50 year career as an orthopedic surgeon caring for severely disabled children pro bono at McMains Childrens' Developmental Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Let us share this magical place with your family (of origin or of choice)! PLEASE NOTE: the property can only be accessed by stairs and is NOT ADA accessible. NO PETS and NO SMOKING.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the cows alone and close all gates securely behind you. Do not touch wire fences as they may be electrified.
Hunting and ATV use on the property is not allowed.
Please do not go on main house porches to respect resident’s privacy

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Stanardsville

Located in Stanardsville, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kilaurwen Winery and Autumn Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stanardsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Kilaurwen Winery - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Stone Mountain Vineyards - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 26 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 39 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 41 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bearrr Appetit - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Family Mexican Restaurant & Latino Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maybelle’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maybelle’s On Main - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kilaurwen Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Autumn Hill Winery and Stanardsville Town Office. Shenandoah National Park and Greene County Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot! We were only there one night, but it was very quiet and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richele B.

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

A Perfect Relaxing Getaway

We loved our stay! The property was gorgeous and the rental was spotless and welcoming. Would 100% recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

We rented this property for a girls trip. It was a beautiful property.definitely will book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

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

Blueridge getaway

A wonderful place ,clean ,comfortable ,ideal for a quiet get away.Easy access to main roads and activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Perfect Getaway

Lovely place to stay! My friend and I loved the home- very clean, comfortable, and cozy. The location was absolutely beautiful. Also, it was great to be so close to the Shenandoah National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Beautiful overnight stay

Awesome overnight trip with my boys for a mountain bike race. Very close to Blue Ridge school which was our race sight. Apartment is very cute, well equipped with everything. Beds were very comfy. I so appreciated the complimentary laundry soap that I forgot to bring. Will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful, serene, perfect family getaway. Everything was thoughtful and well appointed. We were incredibly comfortable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Property was nice and clean however it did not have enough kitchen chairs, plates, silverware etc for the amount of people that could stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property with outdoor space. View of night sky is gorgeous on clear nights. Description is completely accurate. Well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

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

1 night in Greene County

After a day trip to Staunton the apartment was a great place to unwind. Privacy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property. The house fit us perfectly for what we needed. We had our two adult daughters with us, so the two twin beds in second bedroom were perfect. It was also close to the Shenandoah NP which we visited both days. There was a grocery store and places to eat not far up the road. If we were ever in the area again we would certainly stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis H.

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

Great location for visiting caverns and Monticello

We stayed there for three nights. It was four of us. Beautiful area and private. Plenty of room. Great location if your visiting the caverns (luray and Shanadoah caverns) and Monticello and other presidents homes around Virginia. The property puts you about equal distance to the caverns and Monticello. The place is clean, it has all the kitchen items you would need if want to cook…. Cook wear, plates, utensils, cups, etc. They provide towels and additional bedding. Has washer and dryer you can use and dishwasher if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Excellent correspondence with owner and property manager. Beautiful area with beautiful weather.Well water tastes great. Comfortable beds. Firepit ouside. Kitchen was enjoyed by all. Keurig with lots of available pods. Very quiet, aside from natures wonderful sound of cows mooing, birds chirping, deer barks, and squirrels chatter.Visited by deer and squirrel.
Sunset down driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One night stay, kitchen had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location, convenient to many fun things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Isabell N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful and feels just like a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Just 3 nights

We took our 18 yr old here on a trip of Virginia and NC. This house was perfectly located for the hikes and tubing activities we wanted to do. Skyline drive was cool even though it was foggy and drizzling on and off all day. Into Charlottesville one day for tubing on Rivanna river. So glad we have the washer and dryer. Super clean and had extra things like kleenex, coffe and shampoo. Really felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great stay!

Great place...beautiful property and it was cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evie K.

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

Fantastic house, great host

House was clean and spacious inside. The yard was gorgeous and backed up to the woods. Host left detailed notes. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Piengjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is beautiful and got everything we need. How there were several lady bugs under the beds and lamps area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger b.

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

Piece and Quite

Wife and I stayed here to visit family and do some exploring of area. We loved the house and the location. We live in the country so it was like being at home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Old Rag Hike

Place was “as advertised “. Clean & everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary N.

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

Great Spot for Weekend Getaway

Was an overall great place to stay if your plan is to goto shenandoah national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Lovely cute home

My friends and I enjoyed our stay at this lovely country home in VA. We wanted to stay close to Shenandoah NP and it was a quick drive over. Any issues we had the property manager and owner were quick to respond. They’re very kind. The place was very clean and provided us with enough amenities for a long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorii B.

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

Great apartment!

Three of us stayed two nights in this lovely apartment. It was well appointed and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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