Cottage on quiet farm close to town and wineries

Charlottesville, Virginia
$245 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Auburn Hill JEFFERSON cottage Circa 1802 offer a peaceful private setting on a historic horse farm once owned by Thomas Jefferson and part of the original Monticello estate, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. with close proximity to wineries (10 minutes), town (12 minutes), Monticello (next door neighbor), Rivanna River(borders the property) Carter mountain (8 minutes), Clifton Inn ( 2 minutes) and many other activities. The cottage dates back to 1805, the property was once part of Monticelo and owned by Thomas Jefferson. It has been completely updated and modernized, combining the best of both worlds. There is a private lake (catch and release fishing), along with a 14 foot dingy for those qualified to operate it!

A Jimmy Buffet Key West 20 x 40 heated salt water pool complex including a PRIVATE HIIGH END JACUZZI FOR EACH COTTAGE unit, a large grill with side burner, two large bars, pavilion, indoor/outdoor showers, bathroom/changing room, multiple outdoor games, two fire pit, two double hammocks and mountain/pasture views with complete privacy to enjoy the area. Most times it will be only you at the pool area. It is a working farm so there will be help around the farm to keep it well groomed for visitors.

Magical setting for watching wildlife like the bald eagles soaring down the river, multiple deer grazing in the fields, geese and ducks floating on the lake, or Great Blue Heron trying to catch lunch. Once on the farm you do not see any close neighbors (cottage is near main house, but situated to maximize privacy), unless you count looking up at the distant hillside to Monticello(see photo). The whistle or light rumbling of the distant train across the river can be heard on occasion. You can walk down to the rivers edge and sit on a large bolder watching the occasion kayakers floating down the river(or bring your own). James Monroe's home is only 10 minutes away, along with 14 wineries and 15 beer or cider breweries within 10 miles of the farm.

There are hiking trails on the farm and adult tire swings for your use. Feel free to bring your bikes or kayaks with you. No one will bother them at the farm and you will make good use of them in the area. Additionally I own another farm with 1100 acres about 15 minutes from Auburn Hill farm with extensive roads, trials and a large 13 acre lake which guest can use if requested.

I have owned a hotel and travel a lot, so tried to be thoughtful on the issues that bothered me when living out of a suitcase or backpack. Welcome feedback to correct any I missed or did not think of when remodeling the cottage for guests. Please contact me during your stay with any concerns or questions. There are boxes of artifacts (also many highlighted around the property) that I can make available if there is any interest in the farm or surrounding area history...,kick back and enjoy your stay.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Beach Towels Books Games Smoke-free Property Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Private Pool
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access In-room WiFi Speed: 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boating Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Playground
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Housekeeping (limited) Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Dining Table Kitchen Kitchenette Laundry Facilities Microwave Outdoor Pool Playground Refrigerator
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Kayaking Swimming Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Winery Tours
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Kitchen Kitchenette Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Welcoming host with personal touches making for a cozy stay. The property is beautiful and has lovely views to soak in. The location is perfect for exploring local wineries, farm to table restaurants,and walking trails. Perfect getaway!

  • Jacob A.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    We had an amazing little weekend at the Jefferson cottage. The cottage was beautifully done and very clean! We appreciated all of the provided amenities and how peaceful the farm was. We loved seeing deer outside our window! We loved how secluded the location was but it was very accessible to get into town. Would definitely recommend!

  • Brian P.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Great stay as usual! We adore this property for its amenities, wonderful views and proximity to so many special things in Charlottesville!

  • Leonardo M.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Very beautiful grounds. It must be even better when the pool is working (the pool site looks very cool but was closed for the season).

  • Bill M.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Had a great time ate dinner out by the pool, Steve is a great host, and Casey was Awsome , was very convent to see ex presidents homes

  • Carol E.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    Peaceful setting, close to everything. Second time staying on the property.

  • JULIANE F.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Private pool and hot tub were nice to have! Check-in was clear and easy.

  • Julia W.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    We visited to check out wineries in the area. Check in was easy, the directions sent were easy to navigate. Steve the host and his dog Casey greeted us and Steve was very helpful with information about the area. We enjoyed our stay at the property.

  • Monica M.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Beautiful place! So quite and relaxing huge grounds if you want to walk by the lake and exercise! I'm personally enjoying just been by the pool getting a nice tan! Thanks much for sharing your property with me!

  • Annette F.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary trip here. The location is great - quiet and peaceful, yet close to town. We loved watching the deer (even two little babies) on the property and relaxing in the pool. The cottage was perfect for the two of us! Steve was also a great communicator. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway!

  • Alexandrea M.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    I have stayed here twice! I love the quiet and the suite is very comfortable! I love the bunnies and the deer! The outside pool and seating with the hot tub are awesome! I will stay here again! Steve, the host, is very nice and accommodating. Thank you Steve!

  • Kelli L.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    This is an amazing property! I had a family issue come up that required a major change in plans, but I will never forget the beauty of this place! You feel so far away, but you are actually very close to town.Highly recommend! You won't be sorry!

  • Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    This was a wonderful, peaceful stay … our second stay here. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, patio area and watched the beautiful sunset. Loved the bottle of wine … nice touch. The only negative was the microwave. A previous guest exploded something in it and didn’t clean it up, Steve’s cleaning crew missed it and I ended up cleaning it. Other than that, we’ll probably stay here again.

  • Donna W.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Quaint and quiet. I was really looking forward to using the hot tub listed. But it wasn’t near the room and it was February, once exiting 105 degrees water, walking out and around the facility was not an option.During our stay there was a shortage of hot water in the unit.The room was clean, the ceiling low, we are short but still managed to occasionally bump our heads.The grounds are gorgeous..

  • John W.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    I very much enjoyed the peaceful nature of the historic property. It is an idyllic setting yet just 10 minutes fro Charlottesville.

  • Nancy E.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Me and my husband enjoyed our stay, it was peaceful with plenty to do on the farm. It was also very close to restaurants, wineries and other attractions.

  • Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Spent weekend with daughter after having driven furniture from MI to her new apartment. Loved the location, host recommended some really great food venues … delicious. Will definitely stay there again, but in the unit downstairs … got tired of hitting head on slanted ceiling! 😳

  • Bryan H.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    The cabin was very nice and perfect for my wife and me. The pool and hot tub were amazing. The kitchen was small but having the grill made preparing meals easy.

  • Stacey W.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    The grounds are so beautiful and the pool area is amazing! We wished we could have stayed longer than our 2 night trip we had planned. The host had so many considerate, helpful items added - from pool towels to lanterns to extra charging stations and fans... he has thought of everything! We had a wonderful experience.

  • Nate P.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Thoughtful amenities and generous portions of bunnies, turtles. Outdoor area was perfect.

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