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Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location

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A bathroom with white subway tiles, a shower, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a pendant light.
A dining area with a wooden table, two salt and pepper shakers, and a gold-colored side table with glasses and a pitcher.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, toaster, knife block, and spice rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Foosball on-site

    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to American Shakespeare Center
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Staunton, VA
  • Place, Staunton Railroad Station
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

1 King Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor - Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Back Bedroom - En Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Front Bedroom - En Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom - En Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location

Prepare an elaborate meal in the spacious, fully equipped kitchen. Relax on the front porch as the sun sets behind the nearby mountains. Gather for a group movie night. Or sink into your own king-size bed with a good book.

This downtown home was painstakingly renovated to highlight its historic character and is a proud recipient of the Historic Staunton Foundation's 2021 Residential Rehabilitation Award.

Welcome to NEWTOWN RETREAT!

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The kitchen has all the equipment you'll need to cook for your entire group, and includes stainless appliances and a gas range. Essential herbs, spices, salt/pepper are kept well stocked. Complementary locally roasted coffee is provided.

Each of the 3 bedrooms features a king-size bed with deluxe foam mattress, en suite bathroom, phone chargers, bluetooth / white noise speaker, and large original sash windows with oversized blackout curtains.

The living room and each bedroom feature a smart TV (with Netflix, Amazon, Youtube apps). The living room also has a work desk with office chair as well as foosball table.

The house has excellent wifi in every space as well as outdoors, thanks to 600-mbps fiber optic internet.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3730024vb
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: 8
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

About the area

Staunton

Staunton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Hall Park and Gypsy Hill Park, while The Camera Heritage Museum and American Shakespeare Center are cultural highlights. Consider Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables for a night out or Sunspots Studios Glassblowing if you're travelling with kids.
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Map
Staunton, VA

What's nearby

  • Staunton Railroad Station - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 12 min walk
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Queen City Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wright's Dairy-Rite - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Baja Bean Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crucible Coffee - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newtown Retreat — Award Winning Renovation + Ideal Location located?

This family-friendly Staunton holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Trinity Episcopal Church, Sunspots Studios Glassblowing and The Camera Heritage Museum. Mary Baldwin College and Ox-Eye Vineyards are also within 10 minutes. Staunton Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful stay the team responded quickly and the house was very very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, a great stay. We’ve used this house a few times and it is always in great order and very clean. A perfect location to go anywhere in Staunton.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean place inside with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and conveniently located to restaurants and shops. Each bedroom has a private bathroom/shower which is a big plus. Parking is adjacent to the house. We hope to stay here again in the not-too-distant future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay! The host had everything we needed in the kitchen and our beds were comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around. Quiet location, walkable to everything. Chris was incredibly responsive on the couple of occasions when we needed something. I was especially impressed by how well equipped the kitchen was and the lovely, large front porch. Would recommend without qualification to anyone needing a larger place to stay in Staunton.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation at Newtown Retreat. The historic home is beautifully restored and very comfortable. It's a real bonus having king size beds for all guests.The location was excellent as we could walk to the downtown areas and numerous restaurants. We really enjoyed exploring Staunton and the beautiful nearby wineries.We highly recommend Newtown Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, nicely appointed home convenient to downtown restaurants, shopping and area attractions. Host is very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property, conveniently located and well appointed. Chris was great with communication. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is great at communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

This was a great place with a great location! 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5-Star Stay! Perfect Graduation Weekend and Beautiful Home! We had a wonderful stay at this property while celebrating my daughter's graduation from Mary Baldwin University! The house is absolutely beautiful, comfy, and exceptionally clean from top to bottom. It provided the perfect amount of space for all of us—including the graduate, my adult son, and his girlfriend—to comfortably relax and celebrate together. The location is fantastic and made traveling to and from the university events incredibly easy. We highly recommend this home for family milestones and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Newtown Retreat was a perfect place for our short getaway in Staunton. Appreciated the clean and fresh interior, comfortable beds, black out curtains, ample parking off of the street, and quick and courteous responses from our host. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our brewery trip. Location was central for all our day trips. I loved having an ensuite for each bedroom. Kitchen had everything we needed, and having off-street parking was essential. Chris provided all the information we needed to fully enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and items that we needed. It was very efficient and the appliances were very nice, especially the stove. The house was very clean and we loved our stay there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely renovation. Well appointed and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Chris kept in touch and made sure we had all the information we needed. The house was lovely, very well equipped. Felt welcoming and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with house. Very clean, spacious. Attention to detail at a very high level. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Light, bright, beautiful, every detail thought of. Truly one of the loveliest (and most user-friendly) rentals I've ever had the pleasure of staying at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staying in Staunton

We had a great stay in Staunton, one of our favorite towns. We usually stay out in the country, but this time we chose to stay in town. Loved the house...loved the location. And thanks to Chris for being such a great host to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay!

We had a great visit - Chris was an excellent host who always responded promptly. The home is clean and a close walk to everything in downtown Staunton and is a nice drive to hikes in the area and Shenandoah NP. I hope to be able to visit again soon, and would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home

This beautiful historic home had everything we needed. We are so glad we got to stay!!! Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable

Loved the historic house - an amazing preservation project that incorporates modern amenities. Great location. Host was responsive and check out was simple and quick - the best of all my VRBO stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lambert

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I'm a real estate investor focused on breathing new life into historic buildings and creating outstanding experiences for curious explorers.

My wife and I moved to Staunton from Washington, DC in 2014 to raise our family in this special historic town. Back then Staunton was really still a hidden gem, a rare walkable town bursting with character and potential, smack in the middle of some of the most beautiful mountain countryside in the nation. It seems the town steadily gains notoriety each year. And it’s safe to say there are now more things to do here than a couple of parents with two kids can even hope to take advantage of. It’s a magical place to spend some time!

My obsession with design, construction, historic buildings, and real estate runs pretty deep. I have master’s degrees from Columbia University in architectural conservation and from VA Tech in urban planning. I worked in consulting for several years helping colleges and universities build and renovate facilities. Later I became a partner in a fast-casual restaurant start-up, handling facilities and guest experience.

Here in Staunton I have been doing endless renovation work, including full gut rehabs. I’m especially excited to have partnered with one of my closest and oldest friends to take on a number of projects we believe will have a lasting transformative impact on the community. And creating unique experiences with Short Term Rentals is a big part of that.

I believe good design has a profound impact on people, and there’s so much work that needs to be done to leverage and improve what we have. Intentional real estate investment is a powerful tool to make that happen. It’s hard and very rewarding work. I’m having a blast.

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