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'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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The Pond House
Back Side of Pond House.
Interior. Den is through that doorway.
Fully equipped kitchen of Pond House.
Bedroom in Pond House.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gordonsville, VA
  • Place, Honah Lee Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Graves Fine Art Gallery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.

Vacation on our 600 acre horse and cattle farm and stay in our Pond House, on the shore of one of the most beautiful ponds you can imagine. Children and adults enjoy fishing, hiking the woodland trails, watching the constant activities of nature around the pond, watching the horses and cattle, and horseback riding with our neighbors at Oakland Heights.

During hot weather, enjoy the free swimming hole in our creek. Reserve a time (90 minutes) at our Party Patio to enjoy its Hot Tub, corn hole and other games, and its additional firepit. Bring your bathing suits.

The Pond House has two bedrooms (one queen, one bunk bed with double bed on bottom), plus a den with queen-sized pull-out couch. It is professionally decorated and altogether charming.

The best feature, however, is the screened back deck overlooking the gorgeous pond.

Also see our Milker's Cottage (vrbo #766635), Manor House (vrbo #90926), Barn Apartment (vrbo#1047051) and Servants' Cottage (vrbo #442721). These are all on the same farm. The Milker's cottage is similar in size and price to the Pond House, so if the Pond House shows unavailable, please be sure to check the Milker's Cottage.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for families with younger children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed only on back porch or outside.
Dogs are not allowed on upholstered furniture or in beds.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property # 90883vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gordonsville

Located in Gordonsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. James Madison's Montpelier and Barboursville Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Honah Lee Vineyard and Horton Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gordonsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Honah Lee Vineyard - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Graves Fine Art Gallery - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Civil War Museum At The Exchange Hotel - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • James Madison Museum - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 12 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Main Street Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Patch Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gordonsville Ice House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City. on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$416.50, 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 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Pond House' on Huge Horse Farm; Great for Young Families: Escape the City. located?

This family-friendly Gordonsville cottage is located on a lake, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Honah Lee Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Graves Fine Art Gallery and James Madison's Montpelier. James Madison Museum and The Arts Center in Orange are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J C.

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

Christmas 2024 at the Pond House

Fifth year at Wolftrap Farm. Booked again for 2025.Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

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

Beautiful setting

The view of the pond from the back screened-in porch was lovely, and the view of horse pastures from the front window was serene. Perfect setting for a quick weekend getaway -
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Simply serene.

Exactly what we were looking for to escape the DC area. Loved everything about the property-the cottage was awesome, the pond was unbelievably beautiful. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Sweet 5stars

Just wish we had booked more than one night. Really cool place. Hope to return with better fishing weather. Highly recommend for families with kids
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Excellent

The place was amazing. Large property that made us feel like we were the only ones around. It was clean quiet and relaxing. We will book this again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros: Serene location, picturesque pond in backyard, great vibes and friendly staff. We were here for a wedding and had a wonderful time. Cons: Older farm dog off leash on property-roams around and bit our friend’s dog, causing him to bleed, Pond house cute but could be cleaner-quite dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C., Pace FL

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

Family Christmas

4th year at Wolf Trap. Will be back in 2024. Great venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bre P.

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

Our Stay

Our stay was amazing! Very family friendly including the dog! Unfortunately we couldnt access the game room (however, I appreciate that our safety came first) due to a wasps nest in there. They did make sure the bikes and fishing poles were out and accessible! There is so much tonsee and do! Our home had games in it as well!!The hot tub was not in working order but it was also 90 degrees i could not have cared less about the hot tub.The swimming hole was absolutely fantastic and natures own air conditioner! The property is beautiful and staff was very friendly! The kids loved seeing and petting the horses. We even cut up apples so they could feed them! We will most definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Amazing! Great views!

I surprised my wife with a random overnight trip. She had a blast and was super happy! Can’t wait to go back! Horses everywhere which was really awesome! We definitely didn’t want to leave! The farm was nice to walk around with our morning coffee and take it all in! Such a relaxing place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

getaway from DC

Place was amazingly peaceful, serene and very clean. Our lab jumped in pond 15 seconds after pulling up. He loved the freedom this farm offers. Hated to leave--in town-do eat at Barbeque Exchange--best food ever. Thanks Tina, Keith and entire staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey R.

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

Quiet, Relaxing Place to Stay

The scenery is so peaceful and relaxing. Who doesn’t want to wake up to horses playing in a field? Plenty to do with fishing at the pond, basketball hoop, game room and places to hike. Pond house was a great place to stay and we loved sitting on the porch. Check in and check out was very easy and the hostess was great communicating instructions. Don’t miss this one!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C., Dundalk MD USA

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

Relaxing get away.

Took our 2 dogs and had a wonderful relaxing few days. Husband caught some fish out of a couple of the ponds. Let the dogs play in the stream at the swimming hole. Relaxed on the porch and did a puzzle. Everyone was very nice and accomodating. There are employees at the farm but we had our privacy. Was a great get away....would highly recommend if you are looking to kick back and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Serene get-away

We loved our short stay at the farm and loved the cute little pond house even more! We had everything we needed and then some. There was a great 'welcome guide' that the owners had created with tons of information about the area and the property that we really appreciated. We could go exploring around the property itself, visit with the horses right outside our door (which our daughter particularly loved), take a quick trip to the mountains, or visit nearby attractions such as Monticello. At night it was wonderful to sit out on the screened in porch and listen to the frogs and crickets ,or hang out by the fire pit and make s'mores and look up at the sky and check for constellations- something we don't get to see much of at home in the city. It all made for a much needed, memorable, and enjoyable get-away. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cindy L., Charlotte court house

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

It was.nice till I got home.

Like I said 3 months later I have bed bugs. When I got home I informed the people I found a bed bug they said it couldn't be guesswhat I now have bed bugs and haven't been anywhere else before or after. And told her I found one when I returned home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

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

Awesome farm life fun!

We had a wonderful stay at the pond house. The house was well stocked, was clean, bedding comfy, and was very cool to go to bed with the sound of crickets and wake up to watching the horses running wild. The staff was wonderful and we really enjoyed Mr. Sommers and all the barn animals and interactions. My kids had experiences of a lifetime… feeding a baby cow, holding puppies, interacting with horses, etc. They also loved roaming the land, playing in the game barn, riding the bikes, and enjoying the beauty of the farm. We fished, made s’mores, and watched the sunset everyday. We did several day trips- to Charlottesville and to hikes, and did horse back riding locally. Great times! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

M H.

Serene Location

The Pond house is beautifully set by a pond. The attractions are the hikes in the woods, the horse paddocks to say hi to horses (bring carrots and apples), and the serenity of it all. The house is nicely decorated, and well appointed. There is wood for the fire in the evening, so the hosts are thoughtful. I marked down two stars because of the following: (1) the property listing says it has a hot tub, which is true, but the hot tub is at the manor house up the road a ways, and reserved for the guests of the Manor. So, its not very practical in the winter. (2) Most important. The property listing says Wifi, but again that is for the manor house, and not always available for the Pond house. We expected to use it but were told it was not available.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Perfect mix of farm and nature, great for young families

We had a lovely stay at the farm! We have a pre-walker (1) and a toddler (3) and were looking for a place that could accommodate both - a tall order. This place fit the bill perfectly, but could easily entertain older kids. There's a whole barn with games, tons of bikes to use, 2 wagons for carting kids around, and lots of easy walking trails. The house itself was immaculate and modern and has everything you need, plus some extras - very well appointed. There was even a Christmas tree in the living room, which was a really nice touch. If you do need anything, Tina is very quick to respond. A tip: for some reason our carrier (Verizon) had bad cell service during the second half of our stay (?!), so we couldn't reach Tina to request the mobile hotspot. We finally did so we could at least connect our phones to wifi - you may wish to request it upon arrival. There's no dedicated wifi because broadband isn't available that far out, so this is a nice accommodation. When we did want to veg, there were some fun VHS and DVD videos available. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Just like home - but better!

We found the Pond House online, and it looked like a pretty good place for us to stay - my husband and myself, our two girls, and my mother-in-law. We arrived just as the sun was setting on a warm March day - and immediately fell in love with the place! My two girls (ages and 8 and 11), found the tree swing at the bed and breakfast up the hill right away. We watched the horses, including a mother and her foal, and captured some absolutely beautiful photographs early in the morning from across the pond. We hiked, planned to use the hot tub (but decided it was too chilly), and watched brilliant stars from the deck each night. We were happily surprised to find that the fridge was fully-stocked with breakfast for our three-day stay! We brought some of our own food for lunches; used the full-size oven, dishwasher, and washer and dryer; and enjoyed Tina's laid-back warmth. The house was a perfect size for the five of us - just enough room for everyone, and big windows through which to watch the horses. We visited all three nearby Presidents' houses: Monticello, Montpelier and Ash Lawn-Highland. Montpelier had the best tour, in our opinion. Also loved the restaurant in the town of Orange that a docent at one of the houses recommended: Elmwood at Sparks. The Silk Mill Grille in same town was good too. Charlottesville was fun as well - lots of good food, and a great downtown walking mall.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., Pace FL

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

Family Christmas

This is the second time I rented this property for the family Christmas. We meet on Christmas eve for a meal and present exchange. My spouse and I stay until the 26th or 27th with family visiting to enjoy the pond, trails and horses. Great location and facility. Already booked for 2023.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L., Raleigh

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

Holiday on a Horse Farm

This is our 2nd year spending Thanksgiving in Virginia at the Wolftrap Farm. It is so beautiful, peaceful and good for the soul. We love waking up to the horses and falling asleep under the starry skies. We always have a fantastic experience visiting family in Cville and winding down on the farm after festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Wonderful

This was a great property. Enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Perfect for small family gathering

We returned to Wolf Trap Farm after a previous stay at one of the other rentals onsite. We were looking for a place for a small family gathering. The space was comfortable for our group of 3 adults and 3 children, especially with the use of the outdoor spaces of the house and the property itself. We didn’t cook much while there, but found everything we needed if we had. We especially enjoyed the horses on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Lovely stay at the Pond House!

Quiet, private, gorgeous vistas all around!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni C.

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

Outstanding getaway, perfect for little kids!

We stayed at the Pond House and are already planning our return! It was impeccably clean and nicely decorated, AC worked great during heatwave and WiFi was sufficient for remote work. We loved the screened-in porch with ring game and the game barn was a hit. The creek and swimming hole were perfect on a hot day and the pond was plentifully stocked and a perfect spot for first time fishers. The trees behind pond house had more hummingbirds than I’ve ever seen in my life, it was amazing. Fire pit, hiking, THE HORSES!, all of it was just perfect. We brought our own basic fishing poles and bait was available at every local gas station. Our kids could safely run barefoot in the grass and get dirty and enjoy the outdoors without worry. For the record, we didn’t bring any electronics and I never once heard my kids say they were bored, truly magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Angel C.

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

Good

Average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Keith Cuthrell

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My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where we have been buying and rehabbing run down properties for many years. In 2003, I was looking for a small 'getaway' property close to the mountains. I overshot and ended up purchasing a rundown old horse farm (584 acres), with three houses and two big barns. After 18 months of rehab work, we opened the houses for guests. Since then, we have added or converted four additional vacation rentals, two wedding reception facilities and a number of other amenities on the farm.

Why they chose this property

The Charlottesville area is one of the most beautiful parts of America. The landscape is just wonderful. You enjoy all the amenities of civilization, but in an area that is rural and dotted with small towns and villages. There is a reason why Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Governor Barbour, James Monroe and many other historical figures chose to live in this area, and why a number of modern jet setters have hideaways in the area today.

What makes this property unique

We love the back porch and pond. Its one of the most pleasant places on earth. The table and chairs out there get lots of use, both at mealtimes and whenever we wish to read or write. Our grandchildren love to stay at the Pond House because its so easy to step out the door and down to the edge of the pond, where they see lots of pond life (turtles, geese, fish and minnows, dragonflies, frogs, crayfish, red-winged blackbirds, hawks & eagles (yes we have golden eagles), etc.) and where they can depend on the fish to bite.

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