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The Refuge at Laurel

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Refuge at Laurel

Enjoy a cozy mountain getaway located in the heart of Nelson County. Perfect for couples, friends, or singles, the Refuge at Laurel is 25 minutes from Charlottesville and a short drive to the wineries, breweries, distilleries, and orchards on Route 151. Take a hike through the mountains on the many trails bordering the George Washington National Forest. Or, work from the home office with included fiber Internet.
The space
The Refuge has a mid-century "mountain" design with vintage furniture mixed with high-tech upgrades such as a smart thermostat.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the large fenced-in yard and adjoining workshop (parking is permissible in the workshop).

Property manager

Rebecca Morgan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 and cats only
2 total pets

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Shipman, VA

What's nearby

  • Walton's Mountain Museum - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 30 min drive - 29.9 km
  • University of Virginia - 34 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Trump Winery - 41 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Wintergreen Resort - 44 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virginia Distillery Company - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rapunzel's Coffee and Books - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brent Manor Vineyards - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Christina's Cafe - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Refuge at Laurel pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Refuge at Laurel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Refuge at Laurel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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The Refuge at Laurel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Lovely quaint refuge on a peaceful, beautiful property with excellent access to breweries, wineries, and plenty of other activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home feel
Great location to the Cove Creek Baseball tournament. More comfortable than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mountain weekend
This home was in a beautiful location, situated near the vineyard where we enjoyed a family wedding. So grateful for the cozy, comfortable home with everything we needed! And our family pup was thrilled to be able to join us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay
We just love the refuge…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy-relaxing cabin
Staying at the refuge gave us the peace and solitude we needed. Having a well stocked kitchen and bath was appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found a GREAT Refuge at Laurel !
After a beautiful drive through the mountains, we arrived at our Refuge at Laurel. It is perfectly located between Charlottesville & Lynchburg making our visit to historic sites in Virginia easy. Then we got to return to the PEACE & QUIET found at The Refuge. Well stocked with everything one needs inside, there's the beautiful grounds that surround it. Great communication from our Host, this is definitely a place we will look forward to visiting again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Great weekend stay! Was super clean and cozy for nice weekend getaway. Host was quick to respond to questions and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely getaway
Absolutely loved being in the middle of nowhere for a long weekend with a friend. Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. There were plenty of extra blankets if needed. Her directions were straight and to the point. Would definitely stay here again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wonderful getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in your beautiful little cabin. Just the 2 of us enjoyed our meals and restful evenings at the cabin. Loved the swing on the front porch. Kitchen was well stocked, even Emeril cookware! Surrounding area is quiet and beautiful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fall vacation
Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Close to places we have always enjoyed. Our two daschunds enjoyed the fenced yard and running around. We will be back soon we hope. The only thing that we didn't like was the bed, little better with the topper off. Instructions on thermostat would be helpful. But we loved it. PS don't believe the 45 mph signs on the beautiful country roads, just enjoy the beauty.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
I loved everything !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
Peaceful setting. Very clean. Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert
Our host was super rapid with responses to any questions we had. And the home was outfitted with everything you’d need, right down to spices. I was so impressed with all the thought and presentation and preparation our host presented in this property. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

annease h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister time
We really enjoyed the cozy cottage; perfect size for the two of us. It was so welcoming to find a bottle of local wine left for us to enjoy. We found many places to hike in the area. Appreciated the help with directions (don’t turn on Roberts Road). Nice to sit outside in both the front and back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Don C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We arrived to a house that had not been cleaned. Dirty towels on the bathroom floor, bed still had sheets from previous occupant on it, dirty dishtowel on range door. Door lock saying the battery was low and needed to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Stayed for a few days with my dog to get away for my birthday and really enjoyed it. It was nice to have the huge fenced in yard so he could sunbathe and I didn’t have to worry about him. The property was much closer to the main road than I thought it would be but when you’re in the back, you can’t even tell. The only negatives were ants in the kitchen (understandable since you’re in the woods) and I wished the living room and bedroom had overhead lights instead of only floor/table lamps. It also would have been great if firewood were included, as it has been when I’ve stayed elsewhere, but I just brought my own so it wasn’t a big deal. Location was nice and central- ate at Dr Hos and went to Virginia Distillery and had a fantastic time. Oh and the bed was incredible! Overall, the property was great and both my dog and I had an enjoyable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Very nice, comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a Refuge!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little get-away
The property was well furnished but the ants (both crawling and flying) were incredibly annoying and no bug spray was available to take care of them. The tv was also somewhat annoying since we couldn't find basic channels. Everything else was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024