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One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences

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A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a stone fireplace, and a wooden dresser.
A house with a large porch and a covered area, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.
A covered porch with a blue chair, a wicker chair, and a table.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a stone wall backdrop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Orange, VA
  • Place, Honah Lee Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, James Madison Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Arts Center in Orange
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences

This is your opportunity to spend a weekend at one of the most historic and private homes in Orange VA. This is the former residence of James Madison’s brother Ambrose Madison est 1783. The estate features 50+ acres of open fields and stream, 3 private ponds, walking trails, gorgeous sunset views, and was featured on the 2012 Garden Club of Virginia Historic Garden Week Tour.

Come experience the country side in this modern guest cottage. Complete with full kitchen, 2 bedrooms featuring a king size bed downstairs and 2 twin beds upstairs, 2 full bathrooms with walk in shower, living room, screened in porch, patio, private parking, and media area with cable TV. The cottage will sleep four very comfortably, over 1000+ square feet.

Minutes from Woodberry Forest School and downtown Orange, 8 Minutes to best main street in VA Gordonsville, 25 minutes from Charlottesville, UVA and Scott Stadium, this is an ideal setting for a private getaway. The property has a central location in the up and coming Virginia Wine region; quickly becoming the Napa Valley of the east coast. Property has great fishing in the private ponds, manicured grounds, guided hunting, golf outings, and Wine Tours. The owners are local and can serve as great advisers and historians of the area. There are many local museums such as Montpelier, civil war battlefields, restaurants, antiquing and history to explore.
Want to live on the wild side? Orange offers the opportunity to go sky diving! We look forward to your visit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 431500vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Orange

Orange is home to this holiday home. Honah Lee Vineyard and Horton Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Anna and Rapidan River. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hunting and mountain biking.
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Orange, VA

What's nearby

  • Honah Lee Vineyard - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • James Madison Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • The Arts Center in Orange - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • James Madison's Montpelier - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Main Street Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$852, 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 One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One of Central Virginia's most historic Private Guest Residences located?

Situated in Orange, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard and within 6 miles (10 km) of James Madison Museum and St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The Arts Center in Orange and James Madison's Montpelier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Richard Sanford

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The owners are native and have a vast knowledge of the area, including, restaurants, shopping, wineries, restaurants, history, museums, civil war batttlefields, and antique stores, and auctions.

Why they chose this property

The history, the ambiance, the peaceful and quite tranquil clean air of country living. The home features all the modern amenities one would expect without the bother of people coming and going from a hotel setting. This is as private a setting as you will find in the area.

What makes this property unique

Full Kitchen, hardwood floors, central location.
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