1802 cottage once part of Monticello and owned by Thomas Jefferson

This is a hidden gem in a convenient location near a winery and historical attractions. Definitely for a nature lover! No frills or fuss-just a cool place with nice amenities. The Jefferson dwelling is not for tall people as the ceiling is low. The host is hospitable and the place is very clean.

What a lovely property. Quiet and rustic yet close to Monticello and Charlottesville. Easy to find. Everything was just as pictured and Steve and Casey were perfect hosts. The pool was refreshing after a hot day at Monticello and our own private hot tub overlooking the meadow was very relaxing. The suite was cool and VERY clean... a high priority for me. Thank you so much!

Beautiful property. The space was smaller than we thought it would be based on the description.

A great place to spend a relaxing, quiet weekend. The host was very helpful and responsive, and the cabin and property were beautiful. Highly recommended!

Steve was a wonderful host. He was responsive to all my inquiries. The setting is absolutely beautiful. The location is perfectly convenient to do all the things that we wanted to do. We would definitely stay again.

Amazing property! Super gorgeous and quiet. Bed comfortable but on the soft side. No bath, shower only, only hand soap at the sink. There are nice Jacuzzi's and a nice pool. Lot's of wildlife. The upstairs of the cottage has very low ceilings, I'm only 6' and had to duck when not dead center. The suite was infested with stink bugs. The mini-split AC units were covered with black mold inside and as a result the unit had a terrible stench. After noting this to the owner he sent someone to clean them and drop off an air purifier, after which the unit smelled strongly of bleach, but it eventually dissipated. The fire pit did not work the first night but the groundskeeper helped me find a shutoff valve (via text the next day). There were no directions to the river and no trails to be seen, which was a disappointment. I explored the property line but couldn't find an obvious way down to the water. The unit below us was open and did not smell of mold nor did it have any bugs, so it may just be the upstairs unit with those issues.

Nice, quaint, quiet place with a wonderful salt water pool and hot tub

Overall a great stay. The location was perfect and easy to get to wineries, breweries, and many restaurants, but was secluded enough to feel like a vacation.

Absolute peace and quiet & only 20 minutes from fabulous downtown Charlottesville! Host & staff were phenomenal. I hope you get to meet Casey the Golden Retriever, he loves treats!

Beautiful property in a great location. Within 30 min to most of the wineries in the area. Would stay here again.

Very pleasant, peaceful and just what the doctor ordered. A quiet get-away that's far enough from civilization but close enough if you want to venture out in the world. The property was very well kept. The only things that need a little tending to is the pool area seating as the the bar seats should be replaced and the grill could use a cleaning. Our host and his sidekick (Steve & Casey) were a pleasure. I would definitely return to this property

Lovely and charming and the pool was perfect. Not a good choice for very tall guests. Also musty smell inside.

Steve was an AMAZING host. He allowed us to add an extra day to our trip. The cottages were charming and well stocked with anything you'd need! It was just what we needed to recharge our batteries, as we are caregivers for my 89 yr old mother.

The property was beautiful and everything we could possibly have wanted was made available to us. The bed was comfortable, various different firmness of pillows was provided, sheets were soft and the towels were nice and fluffy. It does take the shower a significant amount of time to heat up so just be prepared for that. A footstool in the shower so that women can shave their legs would be nice as would a full length mirror. The angled ceilings do take a little bit of getting used to and you need to be careful when you walk, we recommend using your hand as a guide. The outdoor pool area is spectacular and the views are stunning. The biggest plus about staying in the Madison cottage is that the Madison Jacuzzi has the views.Host lives on site with his two very friendly dogs, is very amiable and will gladly tell you great places to eat and drink in the area.

Beautiful farm property. Peaceful 1802 stone cottage. Enjoyed the beautiful pool.

It's a nice property if you want to get away for a few days to enjoy peace and quiet. In my case, I needed some time to be alone because I'm mourning the passing of my beloved husband, and I could do just that at the farm!

perfect place to get away to be surrounded by nature and to be lazy by the pool!I had the greatest time, with lots of peace, quiet, and privacy!I'm coming back soon!

big beautiful property! Lots of privacy! quiet and peaceful! Coming back as soon as I can!Thank you, Steve and stuff!

This is truly an exceptional property near Monticello, Monroe's Highland, and Jefferson Vineyards. The Madison upstairs cottage was cozy and clean. It is small as advertised but has all the amenities you need! The outside pool, bathhouse, hot tubs, and cabana are very nice. However, we gave 4 stars because the outside pool area needs some upgrades just due to basic wear and tear (like all of the wicker bar stools being broken and the pool floats having mildew). Overall though we highly recommend!

Great place

Beautiful property! Quaint accommodations and awesome shared amenities. Met and became fast friends with a couple staying in the other cottage. Very cool getaway!

Historic property just minutes from Monticello (sightseeing) and the Clifton Inn (dinner). While a bit small, it is a very cozy and appealing place. And very quiet. Having your own hot tub and hammock, and practically your own salt pool, is very special.

The property is Gorgeous with green rolling hills, a pond with geese and baby geese on the way, deer, beaver and lots of other wildlife! Everything was so close to Charlottesville…Carter’s Mountain, Restaurants, Wineries and a Wonderful treasure down the road at Simeon’s! We loved having picnics on the grounds watching the sunset! Steve was A Great host! Would highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

We look for unique properties to stay. I gave a 5 star review based upon the fact that this cottage was once owned by and once on Thomas Jefferson's land. Also because of the location on nice large farm property and the amenities. We did not use the pool or hot tub but they looked nice. The check-in did not go smoothly because we never received check-in info from VRBO. I had to send an email to the owner to get access but he responded back promptly. The rental is a 1 1/2 story brick building. The exterior is brick and is well maintained for its age. There is a lower rental called The Madison. We stayed in the upstairs rental called The Jefferson. It was made into a rental but should be clearly stated in the description about very restricted ceiling height. Perhaps the downstairs rental would have been better for us. It was difficult to walk through the unit because at 6' height I had to walk through the center to not hit my head on the sloped ceiling (although I did bump it many times during our 2 day stay - as did my 5' tall wife a couple times). About half way through the unit I had to duck my head to navigate around the bathroom which juts out into the main walkway. The bathroom is very small. The unit was well stocked with what most people would want. There is no cable TV so you we had to watch our local TV programing on my laptop through our Hulu subscription. Monticello and Monroe's home are both nearby and good places to visit. There are a lot of wineries close by.

This is a great place to stay. Close to town but out on a large very private farm. Highly recommend.

We absolutely loved our stay here! Absolutely beautiful property inside and out, perfect cozy spot, caught the snow which was beautiful! Only 15 minutes from town. We will definitely be back, and we loved the Alley Light suggestion from the owner which was incredible! All around it was a perfect stay, thank you!

Excellent location for our visit to Monticello and Charlottesville. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and the foothills scenery - plus wildlife - was beautiful. The weather was a bit cool for the hot tub but the farm and pastures were exactly the respite for which we were planning. Our host, Steve, called to check in and offer recommendations. Great visit to Monticello, Jefferson Vineyards, the Highlands, Boars Head and Charlottesville.

My husband and I came up for a few days to just get away and we didnt know what to expect. Steve surpassed all of our expectations and we left feeling refreshed from our trip and made a new friend along the way! The hospitality was excellent and we loved being greeted by the farm mascot, Casey! We will be back. The farm has the most beautiful views, the hot tubs are a wonderful added bonus as well as all the amenities provided. Thank you again Steve for being such a wonderful host!!

My lifelong friend and I came for a girls weekend in October and this property did not disappoint!! It is an absolutely beautiful place; peaceful and quiet. There were two other groups of guests staying in the other two rentals, but they were all awesome. My only regret is that we weren't able to stay longer. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle and just unwind for a bit. The fall foliage was absolutely stunning, there were deer roaming everywhere, and the American flag was proudly displayed in multiple spots. We loved this place so much that we plan to return next year!! 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

It was a great place for a getaway from the city. Loved seeing the animals around the farm.

Nice place but small. We were expecting a cottage not the attic. So not much space to lounge in.Luckily the weather was great so we spent most of our downtime out by the pool which is a gorgeous place to hang out!

One of those places I don’t want too many to know about because I want to return again and again!

This property has the potential to be absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the Madison which is the bungalow above the Jefferson. We knew the ceilings would be sloped but decided that since we're both average height it would probably be ok. I'm 5'7 my husband is 5'11, the ceilings were really too slanted for us, we kept bumping our heads all weekend. But as I said, we did know this and chose to stay anyway. The property itself was a little odd and we couldn't figure out what was going on there. There were a lot of dead plants in the landscaping and weeds growing up. The main house looks like it may not be currently occupied. Although the owner said he was just gone for the weekend, the porches had leaves and debris all over them making us think no one has been there in a while. There are a number of additional buildings which look to be used as storage. There were a number of cars on the property scattered about. This all gave it a very different feel from what was in the advertised photos. Additionally, when we got into bed the first night our sheets smelled very bad! They smelled like someone had forgotten them in the washer after the cleaning cycle was done. It was too late for us to call anyone for a new set so we just let them air out and removed the pillow that was the worst. This property is very close to historic homes, hiking and downtown Charlottesville which has some great restaurants. Overall we enjoyed our trip but probably wouldn't choose this property again.