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Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!

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Spring time at Carol's Cottage.
Beautiful Carol's Cottage.
Exterior
Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Virginia Horse Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Virginia Military Institute
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Washington and Lee University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!

Carol's Cottage, built in 1931, is the closest accommodation to the Virginia Horse Center as the Oak Hill cross country course is directly across the street and the main facility is 1/2 mile away. We are also conveniently located approximately 5-20 minutes from most of the wedding venues in the Lexington area.
The Cottage provides a quiet and peaceful locale with excellent internet for working from home or simply enjoying the area.
**Please contact us for special event pricing which includes Graduation and Parents weekends **










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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the front and rear porches.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. Lee Chapel and Museum and Stonewall Jackson House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boxerwood Gardens and Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve. Virginia Safari Park and Stonewall Jackson Grave are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Horse Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • VMI Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Theatre at Lime Kiln - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Virginia Horse Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Virginia Military Institute and Alumni Memorial Field. Washington and Lee University and Cameron Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

COZY COTTAGE

VERY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri B.

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

The perfect location for our weekend

This rental is a cute little farmhouse filled with antiques. Very clean and tidy with a beautiful, huge yard and beautiful landscaping. The owners were very easy to communicate with we were in town for our sons Washington and Lee law school graduation and this location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Wonderful Property

We were attending an event at the Virginia Horse Center and this house is within walking distance. Beautiful home and perfect accommodations. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Lovely cottage!

The cottage is lovely and comforting.....A+!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., Woodbury, NJ USA

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

Perfect location

Adorable cottage, perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Charming home

Lovely, charming, clean home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Peaceful Cottage

A great cottage in a quiet setting, but near town as well. The front porch is a great setting to relax and watch nature. This a great place for a quiet get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Great place to stay!

Good location - nice house and yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great stay! Can't wait to come back!

Great, quiet location close to the horse center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlton D.

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

Carol's Cottage is fantastic

We were fortunate enough to get to stay in Carol's Cottage for Easter weekend. The Cottage was exactly what we wanted and the setting is beautiful. We will definitely make another visit to the Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

marlin w.

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

Lexington Cottage

The property was great and met our needs to the tee. We want to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

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

Cozy Cottage

We had a great stay and loved how we could visit with family who stayed at the main house. Great location to stay for our nearby family wedding. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd B.

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

VMI Family Weekend 2024

Perfect cottage for a weekend getaway. Tastefully decorated with all the amenities. Host responds quickly. Very clean and close to VMI and W&L. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

April N.

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

Love sitting on the front porch overlooking the mountains

Pros: convenient to Virginia Horse Park right around the corner. Outside property beautiful. Wash machine & DryerCons: There were bugs and ants everywhere upstairs and down in the house from the first day until the last. The bottom floor bedroom is tiny. Upstairs TV would not connect to internet, wasnt a big deal we were never there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

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

Cottage near Horse Center

This quaint cottage is very close to the Virginia Equestrian Center. What a great place to relax after a horse show!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Great for a Weekend Getaway

Me and my friends wanted a place to stay to get away from VMI for the weekend after the Midwinter Formal dance. It was a very nice place, couldn't have asked for better given the great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great proximity to the Horse Center

This is our second stay at this property during an event our daughter was exhibiting in taking place at the horse center. We appreciated the ease of check/in out and that we had a clean, quiet place to call "home" during a hectic weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Cottage

Lovely cottage just seconds from the horse center. Plenty of room and nice facilities. Very comfortable rental for the week!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

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

Charming & Comfortable Cottage

What a wonderful time we had at Carol's Cottage while our daughter competed locally at the Shenandoah Classic Horse Show (at the Virginia Horse Center). The house was well-appointed and beautiful grounds ensured serene mornings out on the porch. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Porches Capture Mountains

Our stay was relaxing and easy….location is excellent with easy access to Historic Route 11 , Dining, shopping and Historic Lexington! Homes features books offering a broad range of topics! Sun pattern is beautiful all day! Bedrooms offer cozy, comfortable beds and furnishings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Lovely property

The cottage was cozy and convenient to find. They had thought of everything we would need. We'll come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C., Salt Lake City

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

Beautiful cottage

This cozy and clean home has beautiful views of the countryside. I felt so lucky to stay. It feels like home.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

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

Very close to Horse Center

Safe location and just a hop and a skip to the Horse Center. Only wish the beds were more comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd B.

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

VMI Weekend

Awesome experience! Beautiful home and exceptional hosts. Great communication. Clean home in a great location. Grounds and home decor are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect Family Weekend cottage near VMI

We had a great weekend in Lexington for parent's weekend at VMI. This cottage was perfectly located to post and had everything we needed for the weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bernie or Carol Shaw

Host profile image
Carol is originally from Charleston, West Virginia. She moved to Lexington and purchased the Cottage in 2011. She met the "boy next door", Bernie, who is from the Lake District of England. One thing led to another and the British guy and the American girl were married on June 1st, 2013 in the Gazebo in front of their lovely homes!

Why they chose this property

We both purchased our properties because we were drawn to the absolute beauty and peacefulness of the area and the wonderful people that live here.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage is the closest accomodation to the Virginia Horse Center. We are literally right across the street from the Oak Hill Cross Country course. We live on a quiet country lane with very little traffic, but Lexington, the interstate, Walmart, etc are only minutes away. We are the Owners and Managers of our property.

Languages:

English
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