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The Bazil Gordon House

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fredericksburg Battlefield
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Falmouth, VA
  • Place, Fredericksburg Battlefield
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mill Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Mary Washington
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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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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

Property # 2316783vb
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

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is on a river. YMCA Rowe Tennis Center and Central Park Fun Land are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Virginia Credit Union Stadium or The Range.
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Map
Falmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Indian Punch Bowl - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fredericksburg Battlefield - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Mill Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive

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.

How much is parking at The Bazil Gordon House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

terrie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was stocked but could have used a few additional items. A good cutting board, more adult glasses for water and such. Our stay was great! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David and Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property - great for a girls weekend in Fredericksburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arvinder S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip to Fredericksburg. Brazil Gordon house was a great place to stay. Cool historic property. Comfortable beds. Great location, quick trip to downtown Fredericksburg with shops, restaurants and tons of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property definitely feels historic and is a very good location, not far from the historic downtown area. The property had a HVAC issue that caused the heating to not work but the host got a company to come out and repair the issue just after we arrived and it worked great after that. Our only recommendation is that the linens need to be updated as the towels and blankets need to be newer and fresher.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Historic home

An amazing background and story for an historic home, that one can experience as part of the feel as part of a visit to the Old Dominion. We really appreciated the experience, and loved the home. For a great price, I’d say it was definitely worthwhile as a place to stay, as well as an excellent historic backdrop and a most memorable vacation highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Family visit to historic Fredericksburg

We loved the location of the home. It was very centrally located for all we wanted to do. You could feel the history around you! The home itself was very well laid out. It was set up in a way that allowed us to be together in the evening, but we each had a room to go to at the end of the day. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were cozy! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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