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The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat
Welcome to The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat in the heart of Brewery Trail/Route 151, Vineyard country and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Branch is located 1/8th mile from Veritas Vineyard. It is within 10 minutes to every brewery, vineyard, distillery and cidery along Route 151 & Crozet as well as the Shenandoah National Park entrance. It is 1 mile from the newly opened Blue Ridge Tunnel and 20 minutes to Wintergreen Resort for winter fun!
Completely remodeled and ready to spoil the best guests who simply want to unwind. This newly renovated home offers one level living with additional hang out space in the unfinished basement - we like to call it the Teen/Toddler Hangout level. Located on 2 acres with views of Afton Mountain, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the vineyard hillside at Veritas right across the street. The home features a completely open concept floor plan fit for entertaining inside and outside! The screened porch features a brick wood burning fireplace hearth with ample seating for lounging or dining. You can choose to have a meal under the outdoor lights on the patio or simply enjoy a cold beverage on the covered back patio while grilling dinner and watching the cows graze. The kitchen is completely stocked with all you would need to cook meals and enjoy morning coffee. Quartz countertops, stylish lighting and a deep stainless steel workstation sink. The family room is just off the entry and so cozy with deep seating chairs, sofa and ottomans to gather with a 67" TV to watch games and movies.
It will be hard to decide between sitting on the covered front porch Adirondack chairs with swing or moving to the enormous screened-in porch with covered seating for relaxing and a dining table that stretches across the fireplace. The basement is perfect for those rainy days or busy bodies. It features an air hockey table, poker table, chess/checkers/backgammon table, toddler playing zone or a large sectional sofa with a 2nd TV to have separate viewing rooms from the upstairs family room. The laundry room is enormous and equipped with a 2nd refrigerator.
There is plenty of room for everyone to find their special place to stretch out and recharge yet small enough to keep everyone gathered together for time well spent to unwind and relax. Whether you choose to set out for the day to explore or stay all day on the property, you are sure to enjoy your surroundings and the beauty of this area in any season of the year.
**ONLY HYPOALLERGENIC / NON-SHEDDING DOGS ONLY (2 MAX)**
Property manager
Dawn and Damond Cromer
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Newly remodeled farmhouse on 151 Trail in Nelson County
Newly remodeled farmhouse on 151 Trail in Nelson County
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets by arrangement
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1541
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the neighborhood
Afton, VA
What's nearby
Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Afton Mountain Vineyards - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Swannanoa Palace - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Staunton Station - 26 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Basic City Beer Co. - 9 min drive
Weasie's Kitchen - 10 min drive
Kline's Dairy Bar - 12 min drive
Cookout - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat located?
This family-friendly Afton vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Afton Mountain Vineyards and Crozet Tunnel. Valley Road Vineyards is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
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The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat Reviews
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Our stay at this property was so enjoyable. The house is attractively furnished with anything you could possibly need for a great stay and is immaculate. Location is also a plus. We would definitely stay at this property again when we visit this area as it provides easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park.
Such a pretty house in a beautiful setting across the road from Veritas Winery. We enjoyed our weekend exploring Afton and Charlottesville. This house was perfect. Very nicely decorated, comfortable beds and great location.
Looks fresh inside and out, very well outfitted with everything you need. Very thoughtfully done with families with kids in mind. Plenty of glassware, towels, and the basics so no need to go shopping. Nice tips in advance of the stay as well. Will definitely stay here again.
This property is beautiful, well-located, and most importantly (for me), very clean! So tastefully decorated with fun touches for the kids like a porch swing and air hockey table in the basement. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon. It was the perfect spot to visit wineries (and a polo match), head into Charlottesville, and go apple picking.
The property was great. It was so close to wineries and breweries. Dawn was very responsive and helpful in figuring out the lay of the land for our group.
This is a wonderful property that made our weekend so enjoyable. The house was beautiful. The owners furnished and decorated it beautifully. They thought of every detail. It is obvious that they put a lot of love into it. Location was wonderful. Highly recommend!
Great house that has everything you could want, especially if you're the type to go out all day exploring agritourism and come back to a cozy house to make and enjoy dinner in. We definitely enjoyed the screened in porch with fireplace the most.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are nice. It was an adult-only trip so while we did not use the basement play area, I was able to escape to do some work...no rest for the weary! If you like Afton wineries, this is the ABnB for you.
The Branch far and away exceeded our expectations! Our friend group traveled to the area for a spontaneous ski weekend and Wintergreen resort, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dawn's property. The house is only about 20 minutes from the slopes, and 3-5 minutes from a wide array of breweries and wineries! Everything within the property was meticulously cleaned and you could tell that a lot of love and care went into the design of the house. We will for sure be back again - this time for much longer!
Stunning home, well stocked and a beautiful place to spend our long weekend for graduation! The decor and home was so beautiful. Kitchen supplies were fabulous and so many wonderful touches that make this the perfect home for entertaining and relaxing. Loved the playroom, little kids would have a ball! Loved being across the street (short walk away) from a stunning winery. Great porch and space for hanging outside, comfy beds, etc. Would definitely come back! Owner is super responsive and gracious. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This home is the first rental I have stayed in which is as fresh and new as the advertised pictures. The bathrooms are so clean with plenty of soft towels and vanity to do make up. Beautiful lighting throughout the house. Renovated to perfection with spacious bedrooms and comfortable beds. We enjoyed sitting in the outside screened in area, drinking coffee with perfect weather. You must ride down the road and walk to the old railroad tunnel in which you can walk through, bring a really bright flashlight! Close by Blue Mountain Brewery and restaurant has excellent food and lots of room to eat outside. This house is perfect for a family but do bring food for snacking and drinking as it is about 20 minutes to the closest grocery store. We loved our visit as well as our friends and would stay again without hesitation.
Stay…..you will not be disappointed!!!
Also the owners are very nice and accommodating 🤗
We spent a weekend here and very much enjoyed the house. It is well equipped, clean and located close to local wineries and breweries. We enjoyed hiking on the Blue Ridge on a beautiful Fall day.
We really enjoyed our stay in Afton. The home was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. It was perfect for our family weekend get-away. We are looking forward to staying again in the future!
We had such a great time on our stay. There were so many extra touches in this house that made this stay even better. Everything was super clean. Beautiful location and close to many breweries and wineries. Basement area would be excellent for kids although we didn’t bring ours along on this trip. Both nights we stayed, we sat in the screened in porch area at night with a fire going and it was so cozy. Definitely recommend!!
What a wonderful place to enjoy Thanksgiving! We spent four nights in this lovely home & it soooooo exceeded our expectations. It’s newly renovated & beautifully appointed with its modern furnishings & appliances that are simply perfect. The kitchen is so well equipped & the house honestly offered everything we needed. The icing on the cake was the huge basement with its own sitting area, big TV etc. which my kids loved & I cannot forget to mention the ice hockey table, huge hit!!!
The location was perfect for us with it being close to the mountain trails for hiking & the vineyards & breweries are so close by & we visited them as our hiking reward!
A huge thank you to the owners for our best Thanksgiving yet. We will definitely come back & stay in the same house without question!