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The Recycled House - Walk Downtown

Holiday home with kitchen, near Downtown Mall

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A cozy fire will greet you during the cooler months.
Here's the front entrance.
The plaque was carved at the tombstone company from leftover granite.
The oak wall by the door is 100 years old.
Super-premium queen sleeper sofa with soft linens and fluffy duvet is comfy!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Downtown Mall
  • Place, The Jefferson Theater
  • Place, University of Virginia
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Smoking is allowed outside.

Check-out instructions

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

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Paramount Theater and Ting Pavilion are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Downtown Mall and Corner District. Virginia Discovery Museum and Charlottesville Ice Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Charlottesville, VA

What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Jefferson Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Virginia - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Monticello - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 6 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guadalajara - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lone Light Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Citizen Burger Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Siam - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rapture - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Recycled House - Walk Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ira K.

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

Excellent stay

The home is beautiful and the owner is delightful. Plus, the location is ideal. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

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

Great Place and Great Host!!!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great location and host!

Debra is a most excellent host! She has lots of tips about local restaurants and attractions. The location of the Recycled House is great: just blocks from the downtown outdoor mall where we ate most meals. The house is charming, cozy and comfortable and Debra went out of her way to be sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

A lovely stay in a great neighborhood!

Debra was a fantastic host - it's so refreshing to stay at a property not run by a management company! Debra welcomed us with a tour of the unique house she's built, delicious chocolate chip cookies, and freshly ground local coffee. The location is great - four easy blocks to walk to the Downtown Mall, but a quiet neighborhood. The second living room space is a loft area across from the master bedroom suite on the second floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E.

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

C'Ville gem

The recycle house was in a great location walking distance from all downtown attractions. The hone is unique and interesting. Debra was gracious and gave us a history of her passion project. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

UVA Reunions Weekend

We loved our stay at The Recycled House! It was cozy and perfect for our Charlottesville weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Great stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlena W.

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

Unique 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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina B., Livermore, Colorado

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

Wonderful and fun home in great location

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Magnificent

A great time, great people and a great property all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

A Home Away from Home

Peaceful and quiet. Close to downtown and restaurants. Love the accents and decor of the rental home. Definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the recycled house and Debra was such an amazing host! We loved seeing all of the creative touches and ways that recycled parts were used to make a unique and beautiful rental. The house was comfortable and bigger than I expected. Our two boys slept on the pull out couch in the loft area, which was surprisingly comfortable. The loft area is open to the downstairs so that is important to know if you are traveling with kids that are light sleepers (ours are not, so it wasn't an issue). The location is an easy walk to the downtown area. I would highly recommend the Recycled House!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Plains, GA

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

Excellent

There's no other place my wife and I will stay when we visit Charlottesville!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great Stay in Recycled House

My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights during our daughter's wedding in Charlottesville, and it was perfect for us. Debra met us upon check-in and gave us a great tour of her amazingly unique property. Spotlessly clean, well-equipped and very cozy, the home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is a convenient 5 minute walk to the mall and all that it offers. One of the best VRBO properties we have ever stayed in. Debra, thank you for building a home with such character and sharing it with others!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Graduation Weekend

Lovely unique clean house! Easy to walk to downtown mall area and UVA. Short drive to other attractions. Debra is the most welcoming host! This was our 3rd stay and we’ve never had an issue -except running out of the delicious cookies she leaves for us!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

4 Nights at the Recycled House!

My wife and I spent 4 nights at the fun, quirky Recycled House. Debra, our host, met us when we arrived and gave us a quick tour explaining all the recycled, reclaimed, refurbished and rescued pieces that made the home. The location of the house is great--walking distance to the downtown mall and many great restaurants and shops. Debra provided a list of recommended restaurants, several wine tours and information regarding UVA and Monticello. The house is only minutes drive from all of this. The house has a dedicated, off-street parking spot, a comfortable bed and a full kitchen if you decide against all the great restaurants. When we come back to Charlottesville, we will try to book this place first!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura d.

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

Second Stay

We stayed at the Recycle House in 2019 when visiting our daughter who was a first year student at UVA. We enjoyed it so much that we made sure to reserve it a second time in May 2023 when we came to see her graduate! It was just as we remembered it and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely and comfortable house with so much unique character. Debra is an attentive host with great communication. The house has everything you could possibly need or want and the location can’t be beat. The freshly ground coffee and delicious cookies waiting for us when we arrived were an extra special treat! We look forward to staying here again the next time we come to Charlottesville.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Extreme Relaxation

My wife and I went for a week. We were told that the tv was available to take out of the closet and it never happened. After amazing days of visiting the sites and breathtaking wineries, we enjoyed the peace and quiet of this house. Located in the middle of everything, there was easy access to food, drink and shopping. Everything in the house was eye catching and a conversation starter. This was an amazing and much needed experience. When, not if, we come back, I will be doing my best to stay in this house again. Absolutely no complaints or concerns. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra was a great host. The house is one of a kind and very conveniently located for walking to shops and restaurants on the downtown mall, or picking up the free trolley.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very unique and I had a wonderful stay. House is conveniently close to the downtown mall. Lots of sunlight in all rooms. Furnishings were up-to-date. Bathrooms were large and clean. Really appreciated the fully stocked kitchen with foil, ziploc bags and everything you might need. Chocolate chip cookies left by the owner were delicious! Communication with the owner Debra was always prompt. I enjoyed the house tour and walk through so I knew where everything was. The listing does mention that the stairs are steep and yes they were. The full bath is upstairs so if you are older or have knee problems please take this into consideration.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra was very kind and her house is fascinating. Location is perfect for a quick walk downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra is the quintessential hostess, eager to give us the history and background of her unique property, but also very helpful with a dentist recommendation when my wife lost a filling. The house is filled with charm, comfy, and welcoming. A well stocked kitchen and bathroom areas with all the little incidentals. A short walk to downtown. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Debra Weiss

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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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