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Spacious Home, Private Pool, Tennis Court, Lake, Minutes From Town and Shopping
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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15511.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
John's Room
2 Single Beds
Mother & Daddy's Room
1 King Bed
Polly's Room
1 Queen Bed
The Girls' Room
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
The Guest Room
1 King Bed
Tootsie's Room
3 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Mother & Daddy's Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
The Green Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
The Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
The Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious Home, Private Pool, Tennis Court, Lake, Minutes From Town and Shopping
There's a lot to love about this casually elegant home. Biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking, lakeside cocktails, chillin at the pool, ping pong in the playroom or simply listening to vinyl on the vintage turntable are just a few of the activities to be enjoyed onsite. Explore vineyards, restaurants, shopping and the famous caverns and Shenandoah National Park nearby.
The house itself is fully equipped, exceptionally clean and well maintained. Large rooms throughout feature hardwood floors polished to a shine. Beautiful windows in every room invite you to explore the view. This home is tastefully decorated with a mix of antique and modern furnishings as well as oriental rugs and original artwork. Situated at the heart of a large family farm, the property is conveniently located minutes from the interstate and from downtown Staunton. Yet, it feels like it's worlds away.
The entrance of the property passes through a manicured wooded drive. Upon arriving, you'll park in a circular driveway. Walking through boxwood gardens and a slate patio, you'll enter the back door into the kitchen. You'll love having your morning coffee on that patio and your family will enjoy their breakfast at the large kitchen table.
The first floor offers a master bedroom with a king bed, a fireplace, a seating area and a full bath. The suite is down the hall from a cozy den/study. The walls in the den are covered with custom walnut bookcases milled on the property, and filled with good books and a small T.V.
Off the kitchen is a playroom with lots of fun stuff including a comfortable seating area, ping pong table, large screen T.V., and a vintage turntable with a wonderful collection of vinyl. Also off from the kitchen is a formal, whimsical dinning room with seating for 12.
A flagstone hall will take you into the sunny living room with it's large, central fireplace and built in bookcases. The modern furnishings tastefully combine with the antiques and an oriental rug.
The ornate wrought iron staircase leads to five more bedrooms on the second floor, with seating areas, more built in bookcases, cedar closets, and even a secret staircase. You and your guests will have plenty of room to spread out.
While the house is grand, the views are breathtaking. The large front yard showcases the panoramic view of rolling hills, meadows, and mountains. A poolside gazebo offers another fabulous view, as does the tennis court. A walk down the hill will bring you to a lakeside view. We provide bikes to get you there and kayaks, (with life jackets) and fishing poles to enjoy once you arrive. The sunsets over the lake are the best, so we recommend cocktail hour lakeside with a fire in the firepit to finish off a perfect day.
Well designed and carefully planned, the comfortable elegance of this property is waiting to embrace and impress your family and friends.
This home is a destination itself. But, if you can tear yourself away and if you're into sight seeing, local attractions include Shakespeare's Blackfriars Playhouse, PLENTY of vineyards, Woodrow Wilson's Birthplace, the American Frontier Culture Museum—and that's just within a ten minute drive. Or, head to the mountains for a really good hike. After dark, visit any number of restaurants and bars in downtown Staunton or just crank the volume on our turntable, and dance to Motown until the sun comes up.
Be sure to check the bustling cities of Harrisonburg (I-81N, 20min) and Charlottesville (I-64E, 40min).
The house itself is fully equipped, exceptionally clean and well maintained. Large rooms throughout feature hardwood floors polished to a shine. Beautiful windows in every room invite you to explore the view. This home is tastefully decorated with a mix of antique and modern furnishings as well as oriental rugs and original artwork. Situated at the heart of a large family farm, the property is conveniently located minutes from the interstate and from downtown Staunton. Yet, it feels like it's worlds away.
The entrance of the property passes through a manicured wooded drive. Upon arriving, you'll park in a circular driveway. Walking through boxwood gardens and a slate patio, you'll enter the back door into the kitchen. You'll love having your morning coffee on that patio and your family will enjoy their breakfast at the large kitchen table.
The first floor offers a master bedroom with a king bed, a fireplace, a seating area and a full bath. The suite is down the hall from a cozy den/study. The walls in the den are covered with custom walnut bookcases milled on the property, and filled with good books and a small T.V.
Off the kitchen is a playroom with lots of fun stuff including a comfortable seating area, ping pong table, large screen T.V., and a vintage turntable with a wonderful collection of vinyl. Also off from the kitchen is a formal, whimsical dinning room with seating for 12.
A flagstone hall will take you into the sunny living room with it's large, central fireplace and built in bookcases. The modern furnishings tastefully combine with the antiques and an oriental rug.
The ornate wrought iron staircase leads to five more bedrooms on the second floor, with seating areas, more built in bookcases, cedar closets, and even a secret staircase. You and your guests will have plenty of room to spread out.
While the house is grand, the views are breathtaking. The large front yard showcases the panoramic view of rolling hills, meadows, and mountains. A poolside gazebo offers another fabulous view, as does the tennis court. A walk down the hill will bring you to a lakeside view. We provide bikes to get you there and kayaks, (with life jackets) and fishing poles to enjoy once you arrive. The sunsets over the lake are the best, so we recommend cocktail hour lakeside with a fire in the firepit to finish off a perfect day.
Well designed and carefully planned, the comfortable elegance of this property is waiting to embrace and impress your family and friends.
This home is a destination itself. But, if you can tear yourself away and if you're into sight seeing, local attractions include Shakespeare's Blackfriars Playhouse, PLENTY of vineyards, Woodrow Wilson's Birthplace, the American Frontier Culture Museum—and that's just within a ten minute drive. Or, head to the mountains for a really good hike. After dark, visit any number of restaurants and bars in downtown Staunton or just crank the volume on our turntable, and dance to Motown until the sun comes up.
Be sure to check the bustling cities of Harrisonburg (I-81N, 20min) and Charlottesville (I-64E, 40min).
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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About the area
Staunton
Located in Staunton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Plumb House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Wilson Park. Travelling with kids? Consider R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Staunton, VA
What's nearby
- Mary Baldwin College - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- American Shakespeare Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
- Staunton Public Library - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
- The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Staunton Railroad Station - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chili's Grill & Bar - 7 min drive
- North Ridge Café & Coffee - 5 min drive
- Burger King - 7 min drive
- Little Maria's Pizza & Subs - 4 min drive
- Massaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - 7 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Reviews
Verified
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bakai R.
12 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bakai R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Leigh P.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home on beautiful property
Leigh P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for everyone
Cindy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim K.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
14 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!
Sarah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin C.
6 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot
Erin C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David Scott C.
21 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
David Scott C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samie A.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach Weekend
Samie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beth S.
19 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Fun
Beth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
bill m.
31 July 2018
Beautiful setting
bill m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
13 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation with kids and grandkids
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd K.
8 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Experience
Todd K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
8 July 2016
Fantastic!
Sara S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 November 2013
Perfect Weekend for the family of the groom.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
21 March 2013
Relaxing country get away
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jody L.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Jody L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
11 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical weekend
Heather B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joann B.
20 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Everything About This House
Joann B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly magical stay
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tori C.
25 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Tori C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margot R.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay
Margot R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Lucy A.
19 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house with breathtaking views
Lucy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Margot R.
29 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Margot R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Liz K.
6 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing family vacation
Liz K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Liz Schreiber
Gaie Lea was built during the 1950s as the dream home of a growing family. Lovingly upgraded over the years, Gaie Lea exudes the casual elegance. Situated at the center of an operational farm, the home remains in the care of the family who grew up inside its walls. Availability is limited due to frequent family functions and events.
Why they chose this property
While there's an abundance of cultural and outdoor activities within minutes of Gaie Lea, we recommend making time to explore Bells Lane. Our little country road is 3-miles long and quite a popular dog-walking and jogging destination for locals. Even the local high school cross country team trains here!
The location just couldn't be better.
The location just couldn't be better.
What makes this property unique
Gaie Lea has something for everyone: ping pong, badminton, hike through the fields, canoe and fish in the stocked pond, take a dip in the luscious swimming pool overlooking the Blue Ridge mountains, or play tennis on the home’s private court.
Languages:
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