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RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this secluded Albemarle County retreat, nestled in beautiful countryside. Relax on the front porch with breathtaking mountain views or enjoy a family game of Corn Hole in the expansive backyard. With three fire pit areas, comfortable outdoor seating and a small river running through the property where you can swim or fish when it's deep enough.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

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

RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views

A great country home in beautiful Albemarle County! Gives the feeling of complete privacy, peace and seclusion while still only being 15 mins drive to HollyMeade Shopping Center (Target, Harris Teeter, Bonefish Grill etc) and CHO Airport and only 25 mins to Downtown Charlottesville and UVA Grounds (campus). You are also a 15 minute drive from the Swift Rung Gap Entrance Station to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. There are 4 wineries within a 10 minute drive (one is only 4 mins!).

There is a nice front porch with beautiful Mountain Views, a huge grass backyard with nice swing set, 3 fire pit areas with comfy outdoor seating areas. There is also a small river on the property so you can hear water running and are welcome to swim or fish in when it's deep. (The depth fluctuates depending on rainfall and season)

There are 3 acres of yard with a small back deck and 3 different firepit areas with comfortable seating! Also the front covered porch is nice to sit on and view the mountains. One of the firepits is gas, the others are for burning wood. There is Corn Hole set for you to play and a Charcoal Grill and Smoker!

As you may lose cell service when you get close to the place, please make sure you take a screenshot of the check-in info and WiFi password beforehand.

Pets are allowed with a $100 fee per each pet for stays of 4 nights or fewer (pet fee will be greater for stays over 4 nights so please ask before booking if you'd like to check the longer stay pet fee amount). You MUST let me know about any pets in your welcome VRBO message.
*Pet fee is to be paid after booking. Pet fee is NOT included in the booking price that VRBO collects, whether or not you mark pets in the reservation.* I ask you to NOT let pets on any furniture or beds and to pick up any waste in the yard.

Firewood, charcoal, lighter fluid, propane or other fire starters are not provided. If you would like to use the firepits or charcoal grill, please bring all the supplies you would need for this. One firepit is gas powered and uses a refillable propane tank. If this tank is empty and you wish to use this firepit, you are welcome to bring the empty tank to a local propane tank retailer to switch out for a full tank and reinstall. If firepits or charcoal grill are used by guest, you are responsible for cleaning them after use so it's ready for next guest. The cleaning crew does not clean firepits or grill.

I want guests to be able to check-in as early as possible. Due to the large amount of linens to be laundered between guests and the short amount of time do it, the washer/dryer will often have linens in them so that another load can run after cleaner leaves. You are welcome to use the washer/dryer, but will sometimes have to take out a load in order to do so. If you specifically know you will use the washer/dryer during your stay and don't want to have to do this, please let me know prior to check-in and I'll tell my cleaner to leave them empty for you.

Only the number of guests that you book for are allowed on the property at any time. If you would like to increase your guest count, the nightly rate may go up and you would need to pay this difference.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Note from host: PET FEE PAID AFTER BOOKING

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
MUST ASK BEFORE BOOKING, EVENT FEE ($250-$10000)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: MUST ASK BEFORE BOOKING, EVENT FEE ($250-$10000)
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 area

Map
Free Union, VA

What's nearby

  • Kilaurwen Winery - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Autumn Hill Winery - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Glass House Winery - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Stone Mountain Vineyards - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 27 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 38 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maybelle’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Family Mexican Restaurant & Latino Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maybelle’s On Main - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$324.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kilaurwen Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Autumn Hill Winery and Glass House Winery. Stone Mountain Vineyards and Stanardsville Town Office are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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RiverFront Country Home with Blue Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfy stay!

This property is adorable and is a clean and comfy stay! Owner was great to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Was perfect for a concert and location was nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Plenty of space for everyone. Grandchildren loved the playground and the big yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot for our Shenandoah Vacation

We were close to two park entrances, a cute little market called MayBelles right around the corner and the house is dog friendly, this was HUGE for us :) We had a great visit, we'd would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The house was very clean when I arrived. The host gave me all of the details of the of the house right away when I booked. I will definitely stay here again if ever in the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Nick's house is a really nice place, we enjoyed our time here, he provides all the necessary for our stay. We felt comfortable, and had a great time,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

The house was very cute had everything we needed. The property was quiet and peaceful, with a pretty view. It was relatively close to the Swift Run entrance to Shenandoah National Park (15-20 min). Overall, it was a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet friendly

My pets had a lot of fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August get away

A beautiful setting to sit out and enjoy the views. The home was very open and airy and we were very comfortable throughout the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jp H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

House was great. Good communication with host. Small issue on my end at booking that was fixed quickly and with no issues
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend stay

House was clean and well stocked. Keurig machine even came with coffee pods. Pretty view of the mountains. Host’s communication was excellent. Family and dog had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked away

This was a wonderful stay. It’s far enough away and tucked back on the twisty roads that its serene but it’s also close enough to several towns so you have access to what you need. Shenandoah is only a 20 minute drive so this is the perfect spot if you’re looking to get an early start. There’s no cell service which is refreshing and the sunsets are picturesque. Wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

Place was awesome. There was a great view from the front porch. There is a gas station less than a half mile away, which is very convenient. We were able to get to either Monticello or Montpelier in less than an hour. The town of Crozet is about 40 minutes away, which also has plenty to do. The location made it easy for us to get to all the places we wanted to go. I would absolutely stay at this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ankit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time!

Clean and professional setup. Everything went smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway to the mountains

Great property, large well laid out home, very comfortable furniture and clean, with large yard. Close proximity to several vineyards, easy access to Charlottesville (proper), quick drive to Shenandoah National Forest. Very responsive host. If you are looking to disconnect, relax, and defrag, this a great property to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

Easy check in and check out process. If you like the country and mountains this is the place. Conveniently located down the street from the gas station a small store/ restaurant and not a far drive from the Shenandoah National Park. The reason we chose this place is because it is dog friendly and near the Shenandoah mountains. We visited the mountains for some day hikes. The house is nicely kept and spacious with a big yard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great spot!

We loved our stay! The house was cute and comfy with plenty of room for our teens to be alone. It was perfect for our dogs with a big backyard and river for them to play in. Our girls have outgrown swing sets, but there is a nice one out back for littles. The location is phenomenal. We were 30 minutes from Charlottesville and about 30 minutes from dozens of breweries and wineries. We felt close to everything, but worlds away. Mark was really responsive. Don’t miss out on a great stay at a great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great offering

It was perfect for our family gathering in a rural setting. The home was clean and well appointed but was comfortable and but not pretentious. The VRBO information on the listing was spot on. Owner was efficient and polite. Will definitely book this home for a return visit. One note, this is a very rural setting, so be sure to screenshot all applicable information before you leave your metro area. This is actually clearly mentioned in the info from the owner... Sadly, I didn't heed his caution. (Once inside the home, wifi was great).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weekend trip

Close to multiple wineries. Quarter mile from Maybelle’s Market (upscale gas station with incredible food). Host/owner was not a good communicator. When I messaged them I got an automated response. When a question was asked the response did not address the query. It was frustrating to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Tours to JMU and UVA

Traveling for college tours and with two teens, we enjoy the home feel over hotels. The process for this home was easy. The owners has great response time and pleasant demeanor. The house is beautiful on the inside. We didn't get to spend any time outside because it rained, but the views are beautiful. I'm a beach guy but seeing the clouds pass the rolling Hills and seeing the sun peek over the ranges was pretty spectacular. There was a store/restaurant/gas station across the street, but it closes early and their fryer/oven was inop so they only had sandwiches. We drove about 15 to 20 minutes to stanardsville for dinner each night. Overall the cleanliness was good, there was trash in the garage can and the shared bathroom was a little dirty at no fault to the owner. I'm sure the cleaning team just missed those things. I would definitely stay again and recommend the home. If you're going to stay longer I suggest bring cards, board games or a good book for entertainment while inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Blue Ridge Mountains View

The house is described as "riverfront". While this is technically true, the reality is at this location, Roach River is really no more than a creek about 10-12 feet wide bordering the back of the property. It was most unfortunate it had been so dry before our stay because it was nearly dry with only a couple of 2-feet deep pockets of water. We were a little saddened because we'd envisioned a little wading or swimming during our stay. However, there were lots of minnows darting around the pools that we got to watch, which was quite nice. The back yard is large and was a favorite of our pup for running around and exploring new smells. She even met the cattle grazing in the pasture next to the property. The view in front of the house of the mountains was very, very nice. The house is decorated nicely and large enough for far more than the two of us and our dog. Our bed was very comfortable and the sheets and towels were clean and fresh. The en suite shower had lots of pressure and the water was nice and hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Weekend in the Country

We were looking for a weekend getaway that wasn't too far away but still offered all the beauty of a pastoral countryside. Within a couple hours, we were at Nick's spacious and inviting home, with everything we needed to make our weekend wonderful. We really wanted for nothing. While there were plenty of sleeping options, we chose the room with double queen beds and slept like babies!! We cooked every meal throughout the weekend and always had everything we needed in the well-equipped kitchen. And even though we were way out there, the wifi was terrific. We did work on our laptops, streamed movies and surfed the net and never had an issue! The outside space was amazing... right out the front door, idyllic rolling hills led to picturesque mountains out to the west. And in the backyard, grassy flatland led to a winding creek that our pups had a blast exploring. Overall, this was a fantastic weekend. Everything was perfectly as described and communicating with Nick could not have been easier. We've experienced intrusive hosts in the past and I'm happy to say this was not the case here. He made sure we had everything we needed and then left us alone to enjoy his home and all it had to offer. Thanks, Nick... your hospitality was very much appreciated!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marialyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024