Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP
Secluded guest apartment on 160 acres of private land nestled on a mountainside overlooking a working cattle farm and Shenandoah National Park. Perfect for small gatherings of friends, winery weekends, or a family holiday. We are a 15 minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park, an 8 minute drive from the Blue Ridge School, and minutes from the shops and restaurants of Stanardsville, VA and the award winning Monticello Wine Trail. Full kitchen and laundry amenities, an amazing view of the Blue Ridge mountains from the attached deck, and total privacy. Our family retreat for more than forty years is named after Dr. Frank "Pete" McMains, our grandfather, who built the farm complex. Pete donated 20% of his 50 year career as an orthopedic surgeon caring for severely disabled children pro bono at McMains Childrens' Developmental Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Let us share this magical place with your family (of origin or of choice)! PLEASE NOTE: the property can only be accessed by stairs and is NOT ADA accessible. NO PETS and NO SMOKING.
Property manager
Emily McMains
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Please leave the cows alone and close all gates securely behind you. Do not touch wire fences as they may be electrified.
Hunting and ATV use on the property is not allowed.
Please do not go on main house porches to respect resident’s privacy
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit
About the area
Stanardsville
Located in Stanardsville, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kilaurwen Winery and Autumn Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Stanardsville, VA
What's nearby
Shenandoah National Park - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
Stone Mountain Vineyards - 20 min drive - 13.1 km
Massanutten Water Park - 34 min drive - 36.8 km
University of Virginia - 39 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Charlottesville Station - 41 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Lafayette Inn & Restaurant - 10 min drive
Sal's Pizzeria and Restaurant - 10 min drive
Kilaurwen Winery - 7 min drive
The Standard Restaurant - 10 min drive
Autumn Hill Vineyards - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pete's Place: Forest retreat near wineries, Blue Ridge School, and Shenandoah NP located?
Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kilaurwen Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Autumn Hill Winery and Stanardsville Town Office. Shenandoah National Park and Greene County Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wife and I stayed here to visit family and do some exploring of area. We loved the house and the location. We live in the country so it was like being at home to us.
My friends and I enjoyed our stay at this lovely country home in VA. We wanted to stay close to Shenandoah NP and it was a quick drive over. Any issues we had the property manager and owner were quick to respond. They’re very kind. The place was very clean and provided us with enough amenities for a long weekend.
Pete's place was a great getaway. Just a quick drive to some great hikes in Shenandoah National Park. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Plan to visit again in the fall!
Perfect spot to place ours heads on the pillow for the night after a wedding, and have coffee in the morning before heading out. Beautiful property.
Ann-Marie G.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
1 Oct 2023
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property. The house fit us perfectly for what we needed. We had our two adult daughters with us, so the two twin beds in second bedroom were perfect. It was also close to the Shenandoah NP which we visited both days. There was a grocery store and places to eat not far up the road. If we were ever in the area again we would certainly stay here.
Great location if you are looking for peace and quiet (deer, squirrels, one fat gopher) and close proximity to the App Trail/Shenandoah National Park. I always enjoy having a full sized fridge, oven, and microwave when on vacation or traveling in order to avoid going out to eat ($$$) all the time and packing on the pounds. Full sized W/D as well helps avoid having to pack stale smelling clothes from your hikes!
Lovely place to stay! My friend and I loved the home- very clean, comfortable, and cozy. The location was absolutely beautiful. Also, it was great to be so close to the Shenandoah National Park.
Great getaway - all the furnishings of home. Secluded, nobody around but us. Watch the Winter Season's sunset view surrounded by a fence of mountains. Great property to explore. Stairs to enter.
traci M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Olivia
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful, serene, perfect family getaway. Everything was thoughtful and well appointed. We were incredibly comfortable.
Perfect couples retreat--Outstanding Owner support
Loved from the moment we arrived; attractive, clean, modern, with excellent automatic outdoor lighting. Property was neat and well groomed. Wow, once we got inside! Great attention to detail, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom (large shampoo/conditioner/body wash, hair dryer, etc.) with towels fluffier that we have at home. Beds were nicely made with nice bedding, good lighting throughout, even had a flashlight by the bed. Living room was excellent place to relax in between activities at a nearby family reunion. Hubs loved that it was a large modern smart TV like he is used to, not a typical small old TV you find in some places. Owner was extremely responsive and went above and beyond to answer every question we had, no matter how nitnoid. Her Dad even came down from main house to help us get access to the basic TV channels; every TV app you can think of was loaded on the TV, but we needed the basic channels to get Cowboys football for hubs. We will be back! Thank you for our lovely stay!
Kathleen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Emily McMains
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests