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Luxury Stay on Flower Farm by Wineries Near Charlottesville-Pet-Friendly
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Somerset, VA
- James Madison's Montpelier11 min drive
- Barboursville Vineyards15 min drive
- Monticello45 min drive
- Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Powder room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Stay on Flower Farm by Wineries Near Charlottesville-Pet-Friendly
Welcome to Maple Crest, its new landscaping and additional updates! If you're visiting UVA or Woodberry Forest, attending a wedding at Grelen, a local Garden Tour, the races at Montpellier; or if you simply enjoy wineries, craft beers, history, antiques, art and beautiful views and hikes at the heart of Virginia’s Piedmont... and want to bring Fido or Mittens along, then Maple Crest is perfect for you. In the Spring of 2025, Maple Crest became a flower farm and, with Grelen's Wedding Venues around the corner, Maple Crest is a perfect place to get ready and cut and arrange your own flower bouquets. Inquire ahead for flower availability. This c.1929 home has been thoroughly renovated. The eat-in kitchen is bright and spacious with quartz countertops and new appliances. A cheerful nook is a great place to catch up on emails while you enjoy the birds on the feeder just inches from your seat. There is a half bath on the first floor along with a large living room with a fireplace and a bright sunroom that has eastern and western views. A perfect room for an intimate chat or a deep dive into a good book. There are three bedrooms (one in suite) and two full baths upstairs. The hall bath has an antique clawfoot tub with a shower and the primary bath has a walk-in shower. There is a good utility basement with a washer, dryer, and sink. The house is wonderfully sunny and bright. There are lovely views of surrounding mountains and farms from every room. You'll enjoy sunsets from the front porch and sunrises from the back if you choose to rise early. The front yard is bounded by mature boxwoods offering privacy and a fabulous lawn for croquet. The backyard is fenced with plenty of room for you and your canine friends to romp and play. Behind the backyard is an acre of fenced pasture ideal for field sports and for gathering fresh veggies and flowers in season. If you enjoy the sounds of chickens, (next door), crickets, tree frogs, and occasional trains (surprisingly exciting!), and appreciate being surrounded by farms and farmers within scant minutes of important historic sites and some great wineries, we think you'll enjoy being our guests at Maple Crest. ARE YOU PLANNING A SMALL EVENT? We'd love to help you host/cater events, such as rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, bridal luncheons, sunset cocktail gatherings, and local "chef's-table" dinner experiences. Please, ask us about this! Happy stay!
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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 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events MUST be approved by host UPON BOOKING.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please, disclose pets UPON BOOKING and note fee.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events MUST be approved by host UPON BOOKING.
Long-term renters welcome
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 BUS ID: 55 CID: 62622
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
North America

Somerset, VA
What's nearby
- Barboursville Gift Gallery - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
- James Madison's Montpelier - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
- Barboursville Vineyards - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
- University of Virginia - 45 min drive - 45.5 km
- Monticello - 45 min drive - 49.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Patch Brewing Co. - 10 min drive
- La Finca Grill - 15 min drive
- BBQ Exchange - 9 min drive
- The Market at Grelen - 7 min drive
- Inwood Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John and Gaby Ince

We are Gaby and John Ince. We live nearby in Somerset on a horse farm about ten minutes from Maple Crest. We love the area for its beauty, the happy combination of small-town living, (Orange and Gordonsville), and access to Charlottesville and all its amenities. We both work full-time from home. Gaby is in the corporate world. John has been a Realtor in Charlottesville, specializing in country properties for almost 40 years.
Why they chose this property
Maple Crest came on our radar last winter. We had been looking for an investment property. Since John is a Realtor, he appreciated its location and suggested we take a look. We loved all the windows and the great light throughout the house. The solid doors and crystal door knobs were so charming. The house felt solid and the renovations didn't scare us since we knew it would pay off in the end. The renovation ended taking much longer than expected but we loved the house more each day. We feel like we've done well by this good house and, if nothing else, we have put it back on its feet. It deserved it. This is our first foray together into the short-term rental market. Gaby has been a short-term and long-term host for many years in the Washington DC area. She knows how to make her guests feel comfortable. We look forward to hosting you soon.
What makes this property unique
Real country, history, and charm, scant minutes away from wineries, art, and great restaurants. Maple Crest is a lovely home in pristine condition in a decidedly rural part of Orange County about 30 minutes from Charlottesville. The property is at a once-important intersection where Blue Ridge Turnpike crosses what was one of the earliest rail lines in Virginia. The old Post Office is right next door. There are some great restaurants in Orange and Gordonsville, and Charlottesville has all the entertainment and cultural activities you could hope for, but here it's about the peace and quiet and being surrounded by hundreds of acres of corn, soybeans, cows, and real farmers. It's a great place for side trips to the nearby small towns, the Shenandoah National Park, Monticello, Ashlawn, and Montpelier, (three presidential homes within 35 minutes).
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