1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate

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A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A white house with black shutters, surrounded by a garden with white, pink, and red flowering shrubs.
A fenced equestrian arena with a barn, silo, and green fields.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A dining room with a round table, six chairs, a floral centerpiece, and a vintage chandelier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gordonsville, VA
  • Place, Honah Lee Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Virginia
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Dolley Room

1 Queen Bed

James Room

1 Queen Bed

Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bunk Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

James Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. James Madison's Montpelier and Barboursville Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Anna and Rapidan River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Honah Lee Vineyard - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Downtown Mall - 41 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Monticello - 43 min drive - 54.7 km
  • University of Virginia - 45 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 50 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1856 Manor House on 600-Acre Working Horse/Cattle Estate located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.3 mi (2 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Graves Fine Art Gallery and James Madison Museum. James Madison's Montpelier and St. Thomas Episcopal Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Christmas Holiday

Enjoyed a wonderful Holiday celebration at this historic farm. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday Getaway

Had a quiet relaxing time with family. House has great character and everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great for a wine tasting getaway weekend

We had a wonderful time. The house had plenty of space for 10 adults and we enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub with the beautiful mountains in the background!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for the five star review. Glad you had such a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Wonderful home and setting. Very friendly and responsive host and caretaker. Perfect, relaxing getaway any time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was everyting it said it would be. The view and having the horses around just added to the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lot to explore

Fun to walk aound the property, a lot of things to see. House is very clean and comfortable. We have four couples, and we all had a good time. Wish the TV can be bigger for the countdown though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on earth

A wonderful family getaway. Stayed in the manor house and fell in love instantly. The pictures do not do the property justice! A beautiful home stocked w everything you need. Friendly and helpful staff at every turn. Please go with your family and relax, unwind, feed horses, hike, bike, hot tub, and relax. We drove 12 hours from Chicago. Would do it again next month!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful property

Visited Monticello, wineries, and shops with 9 girlfriends and had a great time. The property has horses, barns, and beautiful sunsets. Sleeping arrangements were good for 8 people. The ninth or more person had to sleep on pull out couch or trundle beds. The 9th spot was not made up for us so we needed to make up the bed. Most pillows need to be replaced. The hot tub was clean, hot and nice. They only had 6 towels out for us, but we made it work. The kitchen was well stocked. The communication was excellent. .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Thanks for the “heads up” about the pillows. We will get those swapped out.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christmas for our family

We chose this location because it was close to Gordonsville where my father-in-law lives and we were so lucky because of that. It is a wonderful place. Our children and their families came from Florida and Texas and everyone had a wonderful time. The house was very comfortable and accommodating for our extended family. Meals at the large dining table were wonderful with the fireplace crackling. The fire pit outside was great for the s'mores at night for the grandchildren. Our children even got to enjoy the hot tub. Feeding the many horses apples and carrots was a highlight for the grandchildren as well. We are so grateful that the owner updated the home in such a nice manner for modern use and shares it as a VRBO.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We are so happy to hear that the farm worked so well for your family, especially for a holiday gathering of your extended family. That's great to hear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving 2023

We are a large group of family members (25+) ranging in ages from 88 down to 1 so finding a place to go to for a Thanksgiving reunion is hard to say the least. Wolftrap farm was almost perfect for our group. The manor house is on of 7 properties available and all are easy walks to the manor house for big meals. Don’t let the outside fool you because the age of house can be seen there. Inside is amazing. Extremely clean and well stocked with all paper products and toiletry items you will need. Beds are very comfortable and well maintained. Outside the views are spectacular and you have plenty of space and activites available to fill up any given day. Everyone had a blast!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful views, great setting, very comfortable house

This was our second stay in this house and third time on the property. We were so lucky to have this property available to us in this area since we had family here we wanted to visit. But this property is worth a stay no matter what your reason. The house has modern amenities but has time past with a slower pace atmosphere. We had extended family with 3 generations (6 adults and 4 young children) and there was lots of room for everyone. We loved the setting on a hilltop and with the horses seen from the house for the young grandchildren to feed. Sitting in the front yard with a glass of wine watching the sun set was the adults' favorite activity. We also enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit at night. We all love this place and we have stayed in VRBOs from Cape Cod, the Keys, Austin to Washington state, and British Columbia, CA.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for telling how the Manor House works for all ages.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Post-Vax Getaway!

My friends and I booked the Manor House for a weekend vineyard trip after most of us not seeing each other for a year due to COVID! We had a blast. The house is gorgeous and the property is just as beautiful as it sounds in the description. We cooked both nights and noticed that the kitchen was lacking some quality knives for chopping and the oven door didn't close all the way (we made it work but, as moms, we all agreed that we'd have been nervous if our kids were there!). The house also seemed like it could stand to be sprayed for bugs. We noticed quite a few spiders and earwigs. All in all, a great experience and we would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2022
The stove with the troublesome oven door has been replaced.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

About a month out from Thanksgiving the family decided to get everyone together, however we live 12 hours apart. We found this place available and was about in the middle so it was perfect. It had plenty of space and great features. The staff and those working with the horses were all friendly and accommodating. The one and only negative thing I could say is the hot tub at the house wasn’t working, which we didn’t know until we got there, and the kids were looking forward to it. That being said, there is a second one available on property, we just didn’t want to go that far with the kids in the cold. Everything else was a 10. The history of the place is neat and the towns in the area were fun to explore. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family get together

Overall property was very nice. Unforseen issues were responded to very timely. Reuniting with family is always great. Good place to relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming country home

We rented the manor house and pond house for our daughter’s graduation, and enjoyed our time at this charming country location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

Great location for a girls weekend get away! Very pretty property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location, and special home

This was a special destination, both in terms of the house itself, and the expansive farm with its beautiful views! The home is beautifully kept up--impressive for a historic property. There are plenty of places for conversation, games, and meals. Gorgeous furniture, too. It is a lovely place for hikes, even in the wintertime, when we visited. Recommend very highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2022
Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging remarks. They will give our staff a lift.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas with family

Our families had a wonderful Christmas at Wolf Trap. The farm is picturesque and everyone enjoyed the trip immensely:)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool Rustic House on a Working Farm

Really cool experience staying in a historical home in the middle of a working farm. Farm staff were very polite and it was nice walking around the property. Great location for people looking at going to some of the nearby vineyards (Horton and Barboursville about 20 minutes away) and old historic Orange. Will definitely look to come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauty on the Farm

Our group had a wonderful time staying on the Wolf Trap Farm. It was truly beautiful and fun for all ages! Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and very kind to us and our group of children. Would definitely return for another stay and maybe look into horseback riding. Check in and out process was very easy, which was much appreciated for our large group!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family escape

I stayed here with three college friends, their wives, and our six children under the age of five. It was a perfect spot. The horses and outdoor space were great to run around. The manor house is comfortable and spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time!

Such a nice house. Location is excellent. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

Stunning property. The homes decor was amazing, the views were beautiful and you’re surrounded by horses on all sides. Stayed with my wife and my in-laws for my wife’s birthday. It was exactly what we needed, hoping to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience!

All of us enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience!

We stayed here for my nieces wedding in Charlottesville and had other relatives join us. It was absolutely beautiful and the views and farm setting wonderful. Comfortable beds, enjoyed the large dining room table, and plenty of rooms and porches to escape for quiet time. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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