"The Sparrow" at Historic Downtown Staunton

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A covered porch with a brick wall, a white railing, and a seating area with two chairs and a table.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a desk with a lamp, a framed map, and a round table with chairs.
A brown leather sofa with a white throw blanket, a white side table with magazines, and a lamp on a wooden side table.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden shelf above the sink.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a small bedside table, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mary Baldwin College

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Staunton, VA
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Staunton Railroad Station
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Staunton

Located in Staunton, this cottage is in the city centre. Ox-Eye Vineyards and Barren Ridge Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dogwood Square and Orchard Hill Square Shopping Center. R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and Staunton Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.
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Staunton, VA

What's nearby

  • American Shakespeare Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • R.R. Smith Center for History & Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Staunton Railroad Station - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 9 min walk
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Baja Bean Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wright's Dairy-Rite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crucible Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Sparrow" at Historic Downtown Staunton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at "The Sparrow" at Historic Downtown Staunton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Sparrow" at Historic Downtown Staunton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Sparrow" at Historic Downtown Staunton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Sparrow" at Historic Downtown Staunton located?

Located in the heart of Staunton, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of R.R. Smith Center for History & Art, The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and American Shakespeare Center. Staunton Railroad Station and The Camera Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes. Staunton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was very cute and cozy. It is located in a very neat area with a lot to do and check out. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you are looking for a cute getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet little house, plenty of room, close to downtown. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, cute place.

Clean, well organized, easy to walk and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sparrow was lovely. A very cozy and impeccably maintained cottage. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute, great location

Adorable house, lovely host, wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous home! Charming and wondefully comfortable. Already planning our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable home.Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The hosts were unbelievably accommodating and the place was perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2023
Thank you for your sweet review! Come back anytime to The Sparrow! ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

We enjoyed the hospitality and location of The Sparrow for our daughter’s college graduation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations overlooking the downtown area. Quiet neighborhood nestled above the railroad but the trains were a welcomed sound and not too loud at all. The house was clean, well stocked, and recently remodeled but still had that turn of the century charm we were hoping for. Easy check in, check out. Great place to stay in Staunton.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming home & close to town

The Sparrow is most charming and the host was most hospitable. We were close to the lovely town of Staunton and the master bedroom & bath were very comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little house

We’re in town for the magic city festival as well as parents weekend at JMU. Great location to walk to the festival
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sparrow was superb, clean, well-equipped, charming, reasonably priced and close to downtown.

Such a great weekend staying at The Sparrow in Staunton. Perfect place for a girlfriend’s getaway! The owners stayed in touch before and during our stay. They were so hospitable!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2023
Thank you for coming to stay and for being so sweet! We appreciate you! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Sparrow! Communication was flawless, Sparrow was clean and fresh! Close in proximity to all things fun in Staunton -but as others mentioned at the tip top of very steep hill! Bring your walking shoes! Thank you for a great few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Girls’ Weekend

Sparrow House is comfy, cozy and well cared for. Close walk to town for dinner and shopping, or great jump off spot for vineyards and outdoor recreation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday

Spent my 60th birthday here with my best friend! Awesome trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We loved staying in this cute little house tucked away at the top of the hill behind the train station (two adults, 2 kids 8 and 10). Very walkable to the downtown shops and restaurants- we barely used our car while we were there, except one grocery run. The walk does include some steep climbs in both directions but we loved the view from the park over the whole town and hills beyond. The hosts were extremely helpful before and during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Sparrow

We had a relaxing time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Reunion

Three college friends got together and this cottage was great!Comfortable beds, nice living room to chat in. Enjoyed evenings out on the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and feel you did a great job renovating the old house named the Sparrow (Bob Vila would be proud). Appreciate the snack basket, the snacks were great! And appreciated the k-cups of coffee. The house was very clean and cozy. It was nice to have the park nearby so my husband could walk the dog in the morning and in the evening. Also, short walk over the foot bridge to the restaurants and brewery downtown Staunton. Great location! We were greeted by an orange kitty cat with a clipped ear which means the organization TNR (trapped, neutered and released) have neutered the cat and have vaccinated and returned it to the neighborhood from which it was found. They are called Community Cats. Very sweet, loveable cat and we enjoyed her visits. A half bath upstairs would make this place ideal. Nice quiet and restful stay and access to the outdoors and the city!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house; lovely location

Four of us (two couples) spent three nights at this cottage while we attended the local Shakespeare festival. The house was in a terrific location, just a short walk from town but far enough away that it was quiet and peaceful at night. The property was immaculate, and the front and back porches were as nice a place to rest and relax as was the living room. The kitchen was provisioned with everything we might need, and the owners left us a welcome basket of sweet and savory treats to enjoy. When we come back next year, we will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house that has been beautifully updated

My husband and I stayed here over a long weekend to explore the Staunton area and it worked out nicely. The owners were always very on top of communication, kind, and accommodating. Everything in the home was decorated well, and functioned well for 2 people who like to save a bit and do breakfast in the house and have some leftovers around after eating out. The location was close to downtown and we walked practically everywhere in the downtown area from the house. It does sit atop a pretty steep hill, with a couple block walk on the opposing side to above the train station and down some stairs. Worked out well for us since we like to walk places if possible, but it may be a challenge for someone who wants to walk but needs flat ground. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Quaint Gem

This was an ideal rental for our family of four. The cottage is located in close proximity to Woodrow Park, which provides a walking bridge to cross the railroad tracks and venture into the historic downtown district on foot. The hosts were super nice and had all the lights on in the house when we arrived late in the evening; there was no fumbling in the dark to punch in the lock code or enter the house, which we very much appreciated. This was probably the cleanest VRBO rental we’ve ever booked, as well. The whole house was spotless. We hope to be back as soon as the American Shakespeare Center performs MacBeth. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grindstone 100 Oasis

We loved The Sparrow and it proximacy to everything we needed. The cottage was very clean and adorable and all the utinsels needed to cook were available. It was nice to walk to the historic downtown and feel safe doing so. We highly recommend The Sparrow to other travelers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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