Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm

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Entire home

Plain On The Outside, but beautiful surroundings.

Beautiful living/dining space. Table expands to seat 10.

Den with fireplace (we provide the wood) and 50" TV.

Living Room (the couch can become a bed also)

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15195 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Enjoy the area

Gordonsville, VA

Honah Lee Vineyard5 min drive
Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel9 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier18 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bonus Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Country living at its best! Quarter mile to other houses, at end of long drive. There are 7 vacation homes on our 600 acre farm, widely spaced. Give the kids a taste of nature. Fish in our ponds, swim in the swimming hole in our creek, hike our roads & woodland trails, pet the horses. Enjoy our Party Patio (with its hot tub). Share with another family, as there is room.

Do not be fooled by the "Plain Jane" exterior. The inside has huge living spaces, and is fabulously tricked out. With four bedrooms and a bonus children's sleeping room, Baldy's can comfortably accommodate 13 people.

Baldy's Retreat is tucked up against the woods on our 600 acre horse and cattle farm. Guests at Baldy's have access to the ponds, Game Barn, woodland trails, horse petting, hiking, bicycles, swimming hole, and the gorgeous scenery of Wolftrap Farm. Out the front door, Baldy's guests have views of horses that will come to the fence for treats, and you may see wild turkeys passing as well. The back deck is well-shaded, and the night noises of frogs and crickets back there are free.

You will also have the option of booking one of our golf carts to use to explore the farm, and to book our Party Patio, with its hot tub, corn hole and other games. (Party Patio must be reserved, 90 minutes per day, first come-first served. Contact the owner to reserve.)

We describe Baldy's as a Retreat because it is almost out of sight and out of earshot of the farm complex. However, a short walk down the drive brings you to additional horse paddocks with friendly horses. Just beyond, you reach the edge of the farm complex, with additional guest cottages, the Manor House, the stables, our Pavilions where we host wedding receptions, the Game Barn, and access to our woodland hiking trails.

Wolftrap Farm is an excellent home base when you want to visit wineries (Barboursville, Horton, Keswick and Hona Lea are within 15 minutes; Early Mountain is within 30). Monticello is a beautiful 30 minute drive away, and Montpelier is just across the little mountains in front of the farm, 15 minutes away. Other historical venues include the Civil War Museum in Gordonsville, James Madison Museum in Orange, Wilderness Battlefield and Michie's Tavern. (Once you book, we will be allowed to tell you how to access the Guest Information Booklet on the Wolftrap Farm website, describing local wineries, historical sites, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and other things to do when you stay at Wolftrap Farm.)

Property manager

Keith Cuthrell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Most dogs welcome.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

The back deck is a fine smoking area.

Dogs are not allowed on upholstered furniture or in beds.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this holiday home is in a rural area. James Madison's Montpelier and Montpelier are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Honah Lee Vineyard and Horton Vineyards. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

Honah Lee Vineyard - 5 min drive
Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 9 min drive
Montpelier - 17 min drive
James Madison's Montpelier - 18 min drive
University of Virginia - 44 min drive

Getting around

Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Champion Ice House - 8 min drive
The Barbeque Exchange - 8 min drive
El Vaquero West- Orange - 12 min drive
Forked on Main - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm on 27 May 2024 start from NZ$730.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape the City! Plain Outside; Gorgeous Inside; Huge Horse/Cattle Farm located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 9 mi (15 km) of James Madison Museum and James Madison's Montpelier. St. Thomas Episcopal Church and Horton Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tommy J.

15 November 2023

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

Model UN stay-away

The property was great. A quiet removal from the hustle and bustle of Charlottesville, but close enough to serve as a basecamp. The property mgmt was very easily reachable and made the trip a breeze.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

30 April 2023

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

Horsing Around

Great place! The kids loved it. We had a fire in the fire pit while the kids played. The horses were friendly. Beds were comfortable. The hostess was responsive when the kids locked the door to one of the bedrooms and we couldn’t get in.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

25 July 2022

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our stay was fantastic. Plenty of sleeping area for a large party. The drive was scenic and the farm was beautiful to wake up to. Enjoyed our stay immensely!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Lamar W.

18 July 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent but lacking in areas.

This is on a nice large farm/ranch. The owner/manager was basically easy to get in touch with and answered my questions beforehand. I think it was really nice about 10 or 15 years ago. It is an older mobile home which is really starting to show it's wear. The main picture that is on the listing is from a long time ago. The porch on the pic is brand new. Now it is older, painted and peeling. The inside was ok but not very clean! There was pet hair all over the bedspread in the one bedroom. There was dirt beside the microwave etc. In general it was ok but was rather expensive considering all I just listed above!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen N., North Chesterfield, VA

8 June 2022

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

Perfect birthday getaway with friends.

The house was clean and welcoming. Perfect location for wine tasting by day and relaxation by night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Keith Cuthrell

My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where we have been buying and rehabbing run down properties for many years. In 2003, I was looking for a small 'getaway' property close to the mountains. I overshot and ended up purchasing a rundown old horse farm (584 acres), with three houses and two big barns. After 18 months of rehab work, we opened the houses for guests. Since then, we have converted other buildings on the farm into vacation rentals, and there are now 7 such properties, plus three glamping tents. The farm now hosts over 70 weddings each year, as well as accommodating vacationers year-round.

Why they chose this property

The Charlottesville area is one of the most beautiful parts of America. The landscape is just wonderful. You enjoy all the amenities of civilization, but in an area that is rural and dotted with small towns and villages. There is a reason why Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Governor Barbour, James Monroe and many other historical figures chose to live in this area, and why a number of modern jet setters have hideaways in the area today.

What makes this property unique

The nicest part of Baldy's Retreat is the interior styling of the home. Our interior designer outdid herself in selecting the furnishings. The setting is also very pleasant, with total privacy, peace and quiet. Because Baldy's started life as a modular (sounds better than double-wide), we are able to provide accommodations for a large group at a modest price.