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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Recycled House - Walk Downtown
The Recycled House is a unique structure in Charlottesville's lovely North Downtown neighborhood. It is constructed primarily from materials that have come from somewhere else and are getting a second life. It took over six years to collect the materials and use them in a thoughtful way. The house was designed as a guest house and a lot of effort has been put into building a place that's welcoming, interesting and fun! The materials give the place a lot of soul, the light from the 33 windows is fantastic and the location could not be better!
Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall is just 4 short blocks away giving you access to over 60 restaurants as well as movie theaters, concert venues, grocery stores and some great shopping--all within walking distance. The University of Virginia is less than 2 miles away and accessible by the free trolley service. Monticello is less than 5 miles away--about 10 minutes by car.
The Recycled House sleeps 6. There's a king-sized bed in the main bedroom. The upstairs loft has a sleeper sofa that sleeps two, and there's a queen-sized sofa sleeper downstairs in the living room. The sofa sleepers are very comfortable. All the linens are soft and the towels are fluffy. There's a half-bath downstairs and a full bath upstairs.
The kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch appliances. There's a side porch, an upstairs deck outside with a tree house feel, and another deck off the kitchen in the back yard.
A washer/dryer is available off the upstairs bath.
Free wi-fi access is available.
The house is suitable for families with children. The staircase is a little steep, so you'll have to watch the little ones.
If you're searching for a really unique space in a great location, I welcome you to The Recycled House! For a sneak peak, check out the video at recycled.house.
When inquiring, PLEASE tell me a little bit about yourself, the purpose of your visit, and any special needs or requests.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put towels in the blue hamper in the laundry room.
Leave the trash where it is, If there’s more than one bag of trash, please leave it on the deck off the kitchen and put your recycling in the green bin.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Note: Bookings canceled less than 8 days before start of stay will receive NO REFUND.
Important information
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Property # 3660449
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
About the area
Charlottesville
Located in Charlottesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Biscuit Run State Park and Ix Art Park, while Paramount Theater and Ting Pavilion are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at John Paul Jones Arena or Charlottesville Pavilion. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - 14 min walk
Guadalajara - 12 min walk
Miller's Downtown - 14 min walk
Lone Light Coffee - 11 min walk
Citizen Burger Bar - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Recycled House - Walk Downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown on 8 June 2026 start from NZ$461, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Recycled House - Walk Downtown?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is The Recycled House - Walk Downtown located?
Located in North Downtown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Albemarle County Court House and Downtown Mall. Historic Court Square and Migration: A Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Charlottesville Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Reviews
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We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the recycled house (such a unique and cool place). Debra is a fabulous host and we absolutely enjoyed her house tour. The property's location is very convenient to attractions and shopping. We highly recommend it.
Such a wonderful and inspiring house. Host was extremely helpful and very communicative. Gave great recommendations ahead of our visit. Would love to stay here again.
We loved all of the interesting and fun things in the recycle house, and the owner was wonderful, Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit Charlottesville!
We had a great long weekend at the Recycled House. Debra was great. The house was comfortable and well appointed. It is a really unique and neat place to stay.
Completely as described and super clean!
Deb the owner was lovely, gave an informative tour of the property. Lovely touches of sweets and local coffee. Very spacious!
We loved staying at this home. Debra was very welcoming, and even had fresh cookies waiting for us. Wood stove was so cozy, kitchen very well -appointed, beds very comfortable. Loved all the little seating areas and natural light.
Debra was very welcoming and excited to show off her amazing recycled house property. We were comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is fantastic as well. I highly recommend this listing
Debra was an absolutely, amazing host!!! We started off with a bonus tour of the home in which she showed us all of the unique attributes of the home, including where all of the materials were derived and really neat stories behind each piece. It is such an extremely cool and unique story! We would stay here again in a second. We love Charlottesville and this is now our go to place to stay.
The house is charming and visually interesting. It was only a short walk to the downtown walk area so it was nice to not have to worry about the car for a few days. 4 adults slept very comfortably in the space. The stairs to the upstairs portion was a little steep for those who have limited mobility.
Our stay was short, but we enjoyed meeting Debra and hearing how the Recycled House came to be. The property is in a beautiful location. The amenities provided were perfect. We would stay here again.
Everything about this house was wonderful! The Beams, windows, trim and other pieces of recycled material were perfectly placed and visually awesome! We were always discovering another treasure! The design was well thought out making the house very livable. We had everything we needed! We will be back! Thank you Debra.
Linda K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Debra Weiss
I'm a web designer/developer and own my firm, drw Design. The Recycled House started out as a small idea and then took on a life of its own.
I've lived in Charlottesville since 1995 and love showing off this town! It's really hard to have a bad meal here. And it's really historic and pretty. There's always something interesting going on!
Why they chose this property
It took over 6 years to collect materials from a TON of places to use in/on the house. It's been really satisfying to save amazing materials from the landfill, dumpster, etc. and use them in a thoughtful and creative way. I'll give you the tour when you come show you where everything came from. Most folks get a real kick out of it.
The Recycled House is quite special and if you want to be downtown, the location is fantastic.
What makes this property unique
The Recycled House was designed from the beginning as a guest house. It's very welcoming. People tell me it's really romantic. I have hosted a lot of families, girlfriend getaways, bridal parties, folks coming for reunions and sporting events at UVA and all the festivals that go on here in Charlottesville.
Just about everyone says the photos don't do justice to the place. You just have to come and stay and see it for yourself!
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