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The Bazil Gordon House

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Mary Washington
  • Place, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
  • Place, Central Park Fun Land
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Full Bathroom 2

Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Bazil Gordon House

Travel back in time nearly 200 years and stay at the Bazil Gordon House -built by America's first millionaire. Circa 1820, this house started as the private home of Bazil Gordon a short walk from his trading outpost in Historic Falmouth, VA directly on the Rappahannock River. The house has also been a civil war hospital, a stop on the underground railroad, a tavern, an excavation site that found venetian trade beads in the back yard, and it is now completely remodeled in 2021 to host guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 pets with additional deep cleaning fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
10pm Quiet Hours

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is on a river. Fredericksburg Battlefield and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Central Park Fun Land and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at YMCA Rowe Tennis Center or Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
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Falmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain D's - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bazil Gordon House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Bazil Gordon House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bazil Gordon House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bazil Gordon House located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, Fredericksburg Battlefield and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Indian Punch Bowl and Old Mill Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire house was beautiful and very well equipped. It was such a pleasure to have our mini-family reunion in a historic and spacious home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovelyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Bazil Gordon house. It was very well equipped with everything you need. It was also very clean and nicely decorated. Our family enjoyed the history of the house and the surrounding community, Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Excellent

The place was fantastic. No complaints. My friends and I will be checking to see if it's available again for our vacation next year as well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

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

Bazil Gordon House

House was clean and accommodated all people staying there. The history of the house was very interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

A PIECE OF HISTORY!

A great place to stay in an area so steeped in history. Perfect for our family's long holiday weekend. Communication with the owner was good and house was located centrally to Fredericksburg and all of its historic attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Welcome respite in a historic home

Convenient location near sites in downtown Fredericksburg, and a stones throw from a lovely shaded, paved walking path. Comfortable home for our family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

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

Roomy clean nice outdoor spaces

Loved this rental! The six of us had plenty of room. The house was very clean and well appointed. Nice yard and great front and rear porches. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

OldGuyToo L.

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

First Vrbo - Fantastic!

Bottom Line Up Front: Our first time using Vrbo, we had a fantastic stay at a beautifully restored old house hosted by an amazing owner. Longer version: our daughter's family (4 kids aged from 9-15) is on sabbatical from the mission field overseas. We do not have room in our house to accomodate them comfortably, so I looked on multiple sites and found this house in Fredericksburg, a half hour from where we live. Both parents and 4 kids were all able to have a bed to sleep in, and with the loft and study having pullout beds we were to stay with them their final night. Everyone was able to spread out and have room, and sleep in comfortable beds. The situation was ideal.The owner, Jared, was the perfect host. He guided me through "first Vrbo-itis" smoothly, patiently explaining the details. His communication skills were excellent, and he was very responsive. He just made everything easy and efficient while we stayed there.The house is BEAUTIFUL. IMHO, it has the perfect blend of modern features with old school character. We loved being able to touch brick and wood from 200 years ago, but also having modern conveniences. The kitchen was great, well stocked with paper products and any cooking equipment we could possibly want. Having all the kitchen equipment was actually therapeutic for our son-in-law, who used to be a professional chef and still loves to cook. The area around the house is great for family activities.In all, a fabulous experience for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Everything was really nice. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a getaway weekend and it was a perfect choice! The house was large and comfortable - great for a cozy weekend. The location is also fantastic - across the street from the Rappahannock River and a short 5 minute drive from Fredericksburg's old town. The host provided clear communication and answered questions quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvinder S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great surroundings and history.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renda B.

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

Great

Everything was comfortable and the shower was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Wonderful property!

We were here for our son’s graduation from UMW. The home was had everything we needed and was super clean and comfortable. While a historic property, the inside is completely modern. It was also super convenient to everything in town. We very much enjoyed hanging out on the front porch and the as the weather was lovely. And also walking across the street to the park and river. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Charming Historic Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We love history and we were thrilled to live within the storied walls, if only for a few days. There were plenty of towels, clean bedding and a well-stocked kitchen. We will have beautiful, peaceful memories of our time here and we are grateful to our host for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit A.

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

very nice

The vacation home was very nice, we liked our time there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time and the house had everything that we needed. I didn’t know how to change the temperature on the second floor, but the response was super quick and was resolved within two minutes of me sending a message! It worked perfectly it was just user error.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

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

Lovely Historic Property

I stayed at the Bazil Gordon home with friends and family for a three day weekend. We were celebrating the recovery of our friend who was in a catastrophic accident one year ago. This is the first time she had left her Mother's home. We sat on the peaceful back deck and enjoyed the "old south' lawn, as well as the neighbor's beautiful gardens. It could not have been more peaceful. The house was very clean and neatly organized. Thank you to Jared who did everything he could to make our stay possible. Rent this house with confidence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

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

Very nice!

Adorable, fully-renovated historic house! Very close to downtown Fredericksburg with tons of options for coffee shops and restaurants. Booked this for myself and three co-workers so the four bedrooms were ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Very nice

The home is very nice, in a convenient location, and was a great place to stay for a couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Perfect!

We had the privilege of staying at the Gordon Basil house for a week. This was such a fun place to stay, away from the city but close enough to enjoy day trips to the capital and surrounding history. The house is a beautiful mix of its historic significance and modern comforts. The space was perfect for our family of 5 to 6. The house was old and it was exciting to imagine what each room may have looked like 200 years ago. The kitchen was large and modern, the bedrooms were large enough with space to move around. The dining room and living room were comfortable and beautiful. The exposed brick was beautiful. The back yard was a garden! Very lush and beautiful filled with fireflies each evening. The laundry room is in the basement, but that is to be expected in a old building such as this and we enjoyed considering the purpose of this space long ago. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T., Newnan, GA, USA

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

College tour

Staying at this historic property added a lot to our tour of the University of Mary Washington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Connersville, USA

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

Nice renovation and location!

Visiting a historic area and staying in the Brazil Gordon house completed our experience. The arrangement of the four upstairs bedrooms and two bathrooms created privacy for each family. We had grandparents on the front end of the house and a family of four facing the backyard. The river park across the street was an additional pleasant surprise. We dined at the wonderful cafe within easy walking distance. Even though the house is old the renovations have created modern day comforts with tasteful decor. Would be interested in staying there again? Absolutely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basil Gordon

My wife and I along with our guest love the location love the house love the layout it was perfect. One point to let you know about the upstairs bathroom it faces the back wall, the shower curtain and the seal around the bathtub is getting to be a little moldy. Otherwise everything was great and we do it again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Beautiful and comfortable part of history

Everything about our stay was perfect. We came in for my son's High Graduation and had a lovely time. The beds were all unanimously super comfortable. We were also very appreciative of the early check-in. We highly recommend this property for anyone coming to the Fredericksburg, VA area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great house in a great location

The Basil Gordon house is a gem. Well-kept and we’ll-equipped along with a super location convenient to Fredericksburg and shopping (groceries, etc). The owner provides all the info you need in a printed binder. The only downside was some exterior/vehicular noise, but I’m still going with a 5-star rating. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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