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Pet-Friendly Somerset Cottage at Ivy Cottages
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9.8 out of 10
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Charlottesville, VA
- University of Virginia10 min drive
- University of Virginia Hospital14 min drive
- Downtown Mall15 min drive
- Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Pet-Friendly Somerset Cottage at Ivy Cottages
Somerset Cottage is 1 of 5 uniquely designed cottages at Ivy Cottages.
Ivy Cottages is an enchanting retreat nestled in the heart of Ivy, Virginia just outside of Charlottesville. The site once known as Albemarle County's “First Modern Hotel” circa 1938 has been beautifully revived into its newest iteration and Ivy's newest retreat.
The retreat is comprised of 5 meticulously restored cottages (soon to be 8), seated on a private, gentle knoll, drawing inspiration from the idyllic charm and character of English country cottages merged with the warmth of southern hospitality. Our intent is to offer the comforts of home, while also providing convenience, privacy, and an ability to cater to your unique travel needs. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or looking to accommodate a large wedding or reunion party, our charming, fully-equipped cottages can adapt to whatever your needs may be.
Each cottage is uniquely decorated and furnished to create a bespoke, character-rich home away from home, while also providing all the amenities needed to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible. These features, coupled with our central location which puts you within ten minutes of all the best attractions in our beautiful region, make Ivy Cottages both a stunning destination in and of itself, as well as the best jumping-off point to experience all central Virginia has to offer.
Somerset at Ivy Cottages is the 3rd cottage from the entrance to the grounds and is comprised of 2 of the original smaller cottages joined together via the full-sized kitchen.
Whimsical and gentile, Somerset offers fresh and lively colors as well as art that speaks to a love of nature and history. Romantic and old fashioned, the cottage celebrates flora and fauna and the screened in back porch offers an opportunity to further enjoy the nature at your doorstep. Featuring a Queen bedroom, large kitchen, and charming living space, Somerset has a touch of the victorian era while still offering every modern comfort.
Living Room:
- smartTV
- pull-out couch
Kitchen:
- Gas stove and oven
-Microwave
- Dishwasher
- French door, screened-in patio w/bistro set
Bedroom:
- Queen bed
- Full size closet
- En-suite bath with walk-in shower
**Notice** - we are very excited and pleased to be able to offer these 5 cottages to our future guests at this time, but the grand plan for Ivy Cottages is still in progress, which we cannot wait to share with everyone. There will be times that construction work will be going on at other locations onsite, however, we have arranged for the work to only be completed during the weekdays between 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and No construction over the weekends as a concerted effort to not disrupt our guests during this time. We feel it is important to share this information with you and we appreciate your understanding as we work towards completing our vision.
Ivy Cottages is an enchanting retreat nestled in the heart of Ivy, Virginia just outside of Charlottesville. The site once known as Albemarle County's “First Modern Hotel” circa 1938 has been beautifully revived into its newest iteration and Ivy's newest retreat.
The retreat is comprised of 5 meticulously restored cottages (soon to be 8), seated on a private, gentle knoll, drawing inspiration from the idyllic charm and character of English country cottages merged with the warmth of southern hospitality. Our intent is to offer the comforts of home, while also providing convenience, privacy, and an ability to cater to your unique travel needs. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or looking to accommodate a large wedding or reunion party, our charming, fully-equipped cottages can adapt to whatever your needs may be.
Each cottage is uniquely decorated and furnished to create a bespoke, character-rich home away from home, while also providing all the amenities needed to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible. These features, coupled with our central location which puts you within ten minutes of all the best attractions in our beautiful region, make Ivy Cottages both a stunning destination in and of itself, as well as the best jumping-off point to experience all central Virginia has to offer.
Somerset at Ivy Cottages is the 3rd cottage from the entrance to the grounds and is comprised of 2 of the original smaller cottages joined together via the full-sized kitchen.
Whimsical and gentile, Somerset offers fresh and lively colors as well as art that speaks to a love of nature and history. Romantic and old fashioned, the cottage celebrates flora and fauna and the screened in back porch offers an opportunity to further enjoy the nature at your doorstep. Featuring a Queen bedroom, large kitchen, and charming living space, Somerset has a touch of the victorian era while still offering every modern comfort.
Living Room:
- smartTV
- pull-out couch
Kitchen:
- Gas stove and oven
-Microwave
- Dishwasher
- French door, screened-in patio w/bistro set
Bedroom:
- Queen bed
- Full size closet
- En-suite bath with walk-in shower
**Notice** - we are very excited and pleased to be able to offer these 5 cottages to our future guests at this time, but the grand plan for Ivy Cottages is still in progress, which we cannot wait to share with everyone. There will be times that construction work will be going on at other locations onsite, however, we have arranged for the work to only be completed during the weekdays between 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and No construction over the weekends as a concerted effort to not disrupt our guests during this time. We feel it is important to share this information with you and we appreciate your understanding as we work towards completing our vision.
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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 deadlock
About the area
Charlottesville
Charlottesville is home to this cottage. Rotunda and The Jefferson Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Starr Hill Brewery and Birdwood Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Davenport Field or Klockner Stadium.

Charlottesville, VA
What's nearby
- University of Virginia - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
- John Paul Jones Arena - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
- University of Virginia Hospital - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
- Downtown Mall - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
- Monticello - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starr Hill Brewery - 7 min drive
- Praha Bohemian Bakery & Cafe - 8 min drive
- Sal's Pizza - 8 min drive
- Mudhouse - 8 min drive
- Duner's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Guesthouses

Guesthouses is a locally owned vacation rental company, located in Charlottesville Virginia, offering short-term and extended stay rental services. Originally founded in 1976, Guesthouses was once described by a local paper in 1983 as "the oldest guesthouse service in The United States" -- long before Airbnb was even an idea!
Today, we manage ~60 properties in the greater Charlottesville area and offer an array of rental options: everything from 1 bedroom apartments, an 8 bedroom boutique hotel on the Downtown Mall to historic country estates in the heart of Virginia's wine country. No matter what brings you to our beautiful town, chances are we have a great option to fit your needs.
Today, we manage ~60 properties in the greater Charlottesville area and offer an array of rental options: everything from 1 bedroom apartments, an 8 bedroom boutique hotel on the Downtown Mall to historic country estates in the heart of Virginia's wine country. No matter what brings you to our beautiful town, chances are we have a great option to fit your needs.
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