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Historic Charm with a Modern Twist at Grelen's Spotswood Lodge in Central VA

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A two-story house with a large porch, surrounded by a pond and trees.
A house with a patio area, a round mirror, and a small garden.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden island, and a checkered floor.
A two-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and decorative items.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gordonsville, VA
  • Place, Graves Fine Art Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapidan River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5

3 Single Beds

Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #8

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath #5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath #6

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath #7

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. James Madison's Montpelier and Barboursville Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horton Vineyards and Honah Lee Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Graves Fine Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rapidan River - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Horton Vineyards - 9 min drive - 14.7 km
  • James Madison's Montpelier - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 37 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gordonsville Ice House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BBQ Exchange - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Exchange Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Charm with a Modern Twist at Grelen's Spotswood Lodge in Central VA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic Charm with a Modern Twist at Grelen's Spotswood Lodge in Central VA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Charm with a Modern Twist at Grelen's Spotswood Lodge in Central VA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Charm with a Modern Twist at Grelen's Spotswood Lodge in Central VA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Charm with a Modern Twist at Grelen's Spotswood Lodge in Central VA located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Graves Fine Art Gallery, Rapidan River and Barboursville Gift Gallery. James Madison's Montpelier and Horton Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

this was a great venue for our Thanksgiving holiday with family
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rented this large property for family as we were attending a wedding near by. Property was very large and spacious for family to spread out. It was nice having a separate cottage if someone wanted more privacy. Sadly it was a rainy weekend so we couldn't enjoy the outdoor space. Location was great - close to Charlottesville. It was great getting email notifying us how to check into property. Would love to try again with better weather so we can enjoy more of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls trip

Great huge house for a relaxing girls tripb
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

This was a great place to stay for UVA graduation weekend. It was great to come back to the house and have a family bbq.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2023
Thank you so much Marybeth! We loved hosting you and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UVA graduation

Beautiful home and property that is perfect to host a large family. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic for family reunion

We gathered from PA, Ohio, NC - especially loved the space for dinner (grill, kitchen set up well). Signage helps as it well lite for nighttime navigation. Having additional space in cottage worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Countryside Farm House

This property is absolutely stunning, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, minutes outside of Gordonsville, in the middle of wine and horse country. Old farmhouse and cottage with tons of character. Perfect venue for a weekend with friends and family! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great space for a three-generation houseful

We loved the house! Wonderful accommodations in a beautiful setting. We especially appreciated the well-equipped kitchen since we all love to eat together. Guests can either relax with a book in a quiet corner or drive a short distance for a variety of outdoor options, including Skyline Drive in Shanandoah National Park. Charlottesville is also close by for groceries, shops, or movies. Perfect for a long weekend reunion!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for all the kind words, we hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Comforting space

This property was perfect for our family of 18 to stay. Each person had their space as the family gathered to celebrate the life of their father. Enough space and bathrooms for all family units to have their own space. The grounds are beautiful and the living spaces are well furnished.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Storybook Setting!

We stayed with friends and family for the Montpelier Hunt races. Perfect location for easy access to the races. Perfect size to accommodate all of us- the beds were actually so comfortable that I slept until 10:30 the first morning there!!!!!!! We really enjoyed having our coffee in the sunny morning room. Easy to get what you need from either Orange or Gordonsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

This is a beautiful property! The grounds are large enough for all ages to be outside and explore or play games. Inside, there are plenty of living and sleeping spaces so everyone is not on top of one another! We stayed in and cooked all our meals, just enjoying each other's company. If I could change one thing, it would have been to have a second oven! We had adults from 28-65 and children 18 months to 8 years old and hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful!

We loved the house and Emmie and her team were a joy to work with. The house is gorgeous! Could use a new dishwasher though! We had a pretty large lady bug problem. Emmie and her team came to clean them, but they had infested one side and the upstairs of the house! I know they were working on an exterminator. Place is fantastic for a girls weekend and some wineries! Besides the bugs, which I am sure are gone now it was a great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you Brianne, We loved hosting your group! An update on the ladybug situation, the house as since been treated and throughly sealed, this should prevent the problem from reoccurring. Thank you all for being so understanding! Come back and visit again soon. All the best, Emmie :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property, awesome owner

My husband and I wanted a long weekend with friends since we’ve been pregnant for 2 years (2 babies back to back) and this house was the best of both worlds ! Tons of space to hang at the house, and just a short drive to all things VA. The house is absolutely beautiful. Beds are fantastic. Yes, there are a ton of lady bugs and that was a con, BUT it’s to be expected in an older home in the country. We did have to constantly remove them from the bedrooms and bathrooms several times a day, as there were a ton 24/7. But again, we get it ! Owner was so sweet and so easy to get in touch with. The heat wasn’t working when we first got there and she came over right away and fixed it. We cannot wait to bring the rest of our family to this property in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Twenty+ friends gathered for three days to reconnect

For twenty years, plus, now three generation of friends have gathered for three days to reconnect. This is the first year we ventured to gather outside the Shenandoah Valley. We were not disappointed! Friends from OH, NC, WVA, PA and Maryland spent months carefully researching and we found a great match in Spotswood for what we wanted. Friends from ages 13 to 80+ enjoyed three days of fishing in nearby pond, hiking on and off the property, cooking delicious food on the garden grill and spacious kitchen, and exploring the gardens with our cameras. This elegantly furnished spacious estate provided ample rooms for us to be together or to slip quietly into a corner either to read, chat, or play games. From the moment we began inquiries, property manager patiently answered our many questions. She then responded enthusiastically to our needs once we arrived onto the property. We unanimously recommend Spotswood for gathering.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you so much, we really enjoyed having you all out and can't wait for you to return next summer! Cheers, Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

Everything was as we expected and wanted. We were having a family reunion in Louisa so it was a little bit further away than we thought, but worked out fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Location and accomodations

The property was perfect for our management retreat. Very clean and comfortable setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

We had a lovely time. The house is very big and accommodated all 10 of us with several rooms still empty. The hosts were extremely responsive and quick to support our needs, excellent service really.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for a small weekend gathering

We hosted my 40th birthday at the property and it was great. We only had a few minor snafus - invasion of ladybugs and the WIFI is pretty spotty. Other than that, the home is so charming and the perfect place to host an intimate gathering for a few friends and family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spacious property

Beautiful property! The house was very spacious and had enough room for 20 adults to sleep comfortably. It was a very nice getaway from the city. Tess and her staff were easily reachable. It was very cold on the first floor of the main house despite turning the heat on but we all just bundled up!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spacious home

Spacious and beautifully decorated home surrounded by a lovely property. Lots of room to spread out or lovely areas to congregate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

The house and grounds were stunning. Plenty of Space for our family of 14 to be together yet have some space - and take some amazing family pictures. Also super close to the vineyards and Charlottesville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

Wonderful property for a wonderful weekend celebrating a 30th birthday with 18 friends. Plenty of beds and space to spend time together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend!

Celebrated our parent’s 50th wedding anniversary! The house was just as quaint ans beautiful as could be! Received a surprise snow fall which made everything picturesque! Plenty of places to socialize and kids were forced to “unplug” and make their own fun. A little cool in some of the rooms, but plenty of blankets. We cooked some amazing meals and had everything we needed. Would love to come back in warmer weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Trip to Gordonsville

This house comfortably fit our group of 15. Plenty of space in the main house and we really appreciated the large number of bathrooms. The house is also beautifully decorated! We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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