Newtown Retreat: Award-Winning Renovation + Ideal Location

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8159.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College9 min walk
American Shakespeare Center11 min walk
Gypsy Hill Park15 min walk
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

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

— Cleaning & Linens completely taken care of for you. —

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, and more). 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.

Property manager

Chris Lambert

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

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

Staunton

This holiday home is located in Staunton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Montgomery Hall Park, while The Camera Heritage Museum and American Shakespeare Center are cultural highlights. Consider Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables for a night out or Beverley Cigar Store if you're travelling with kids.

Staunton, VA

What's nearby

Mary Baldwin College - 9 min walk
American Shakespeare Center - 11 min walk
The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 12 min walk
Gypsy Hill Park - 15 min walk
Frontier Culture Museum - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Green Room - 7 min walk
Gloria's Pupuseria - 12 min walk
Remedy Burger - 9 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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, The Camera Heritage Museum and Mary Baldwin College. All's Well Massage Studio and Ox-Eye Vineyards are also within 10 minutes. Staunton Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

21 April 2024

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

wonderful house

We had a great time in Staunton and the house was perfect for us. Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

4 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

1 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

14 March 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

5 February 2024

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

Successful birthday weekend!

Each year we take our mom on a girls weekend to celebrate her birthday. We have stayed in various VRBO listings over the years, and the Newton Retreat has by far been our favorite. Right from booking, the property manager was accessible for any questions we had about our upcoming stay. The communication continued throughout our weekend stay. The place was beautifully decorated and clean. We were comfortable all weekend and enjoyed relaxing evenings at the house after walking around historic downtown Staunton. We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend Newton Retreat to anyone looking for a weekend stay that felt like “home.”

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lambert

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.