Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP

Stanardsville, Virginia
$181 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Secluded guest apartment on 160 acres of private land nestled on a mountainside overlooking a working cattle farm and Shenandoah National Park. Perfect for small gatherings of friends, winery weekends, or a family holiday. We are a 15 minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park, an 8 minute drive from the Blue Ridge School, and minutes from the shops and restaurants of Stanardsville, VA and the award winning Monticello Wine Trail. Full kitchen and laundry amenities, an amazing view of the Blue Ridge mountains from the attached deck, and total privacy. Our family retreat for more than forty years is named after Dr. Frank Pete McMains, our grandfather, who built the farm complex. Pete donated 20% of his 50 year career as an orthopedic surgeon caring for severely disabled children pro bono at McMains Childrens' Developmental Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Let us share this magical place with your family (of origin or of choice)! PLEASE NOTE: the property can only be accessed by stairs and is NOT ADA accessible. NO PETS and NO SMOKING.

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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • AIZI

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Tje room was very clean and tidy

  • Chris

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Great little spot! We were only there one night, but it was very quiet and had everything we needed.

  • Piengjit

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    The place is beautiful and got everything we need. How there were several lady bugs under the beds and lamps area.

  • deborah

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Lovely property with outdoor space. View of night sky is gorgeous on clear nights. Description is completely accurate. Well appointed.

  • Bonnie

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 4, 2023

    Lovely property. The house fit us perfectly for what we needed. We had our two adult daughters with us, so the two twin beds in second bedroom were perfect. It was also close to the Shenandoah NP which we visited both days. There was a grocery store and places to eat not far up the road. If we were ever in the area again we would certainly stay here.

  • Olivia

    Submitted Jan 5, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Peaceful, serene, perfect family getaway. Everything was thoughtful and well appointed. We were incredibly comfortable.

  • James

    Submitted Nov 5, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Beautiful area. Secluded (you cross 3 cattle guards). Carriage house upper level, so it is up stairs. Nice unit, bit of a hike to Charlottesville (35-40 minutes). Try the nearby Lafayette Hotel for Sunday brunch.

  • dustin b.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    The small house was cozy and the property is a great location for a weekend getaway, especially in the autumn season.

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Absolutely gorgeous property tucked away in the picturesque mountains of Virginia. We loved our stay here!! The property was perfect for our family of 4. We were a super quick commute to Shenandoah National Park, lots of places to eat and so many beautiful wineries. We would love to stay again!!

  • J W.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Relaxing, quiet, and comfortable!

  • Steve D.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    Enjoyed our stay. Excellent correspondence with owner and property manager. Beautiful area with beautiful weather.Well water tastes great. Comfortable beds. Firepit ouside. Kitchen was enjoyed by all. Keurig with lots of available pods. Very quiet, aside from natures wonderful sound of cows mooing, birds chirping, deer barks, and squirrels chatter.Visited by deer and squirrel.

  • Mara M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    One night stay, kitchen had everything we needed

  • Susan L.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Very nice location, convenient to many fun things to do.

  • Isabell N.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Very beautiful and feels just like a home.

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We took our 18 yr old here on a trip of Virginia and NC. This house was perfectly located for the hikes and tubing activities we wanted to do. Skyline drive was cool even though it was foggy and drizzling on and off all day. Into Charlottesville one day for tubing on Rivanna river. So glad we have the washer and dryer. Super clean and had extra things like kleenex, coffe and shampoo. Really felt like home.

  • Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Property was nice and clean however it did not have enough kitchen chairs, plates, silverware etc for the amount of people that could stay.

  • Amy B.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Great place...beautiful property and it was cozy and clean.

  • Michelle J.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Awesome overnight trip with my boys for a mountain bike race. Very close to Blue Ridge school which was our race sight. Apartment is very cute, well equipped with everything. Beds were very comfy. I so appreciated the complimentary laundry soap that I forgot to bring. Will be back!!

  • Evie K.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    House was clean and spacious inside. The yard was gorgeous and backed up to the woods. Host left detailed notes. Wish we could have stayed longer!

  • Roger b.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 3, 2024

    Wife and I stayed here to visit family and do some exploring of area. We loved the house and the location. We live in the country so it was like being at home to us.

  • Jim H.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Place was “as advertised “. Clean & everything worked.

  • Zachary N.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Was an overall great place to stay if your plan is to goto shenandoah national park.

  • Linda H.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    My friends and I enjoyed our stay at this lovely country home in VA. We wanted to stay close to Shenandoah NP and it was a quick drive over. Any issues we had the property manager and owner were quick to respond. They’re very kind. The place was very clean and provided us with enough amenities for a long weekend.

  • Lorii B.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Three of us stayed two nights in this lovely apartment. It was well appointed and the property is beautiful.

  • Walter C.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    Very nice and clean place

  • Dominic B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    A wonderful place ,clean ,comfortable ,ideal for a quiet get away.Easy access to main roads and activities

  • Katie G.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    This cabin was perfect and on such a beautiful property!

  • Raelle M.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Everything went perfectly because of the good communication by the host.

  • Elwood C.

    Submitted May 25, 2024

    Stayed May 21, 2024

    A quite get away

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$181+
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