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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington
‪5 min drive‬
Central Park Fun Land
‪8 min drive‬
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
‪9 min drive‬
A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Kings Room 1

1 King Bed

Kings Room 2

1 King Bed

Queens Room

1 Queen Bed

Queens Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Twins Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Shared Bathroom

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

Masters Bathroom

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

Shared Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This newly remodeled interior home has spacious 10' ceilings and elegant finishes. Each room includes high end mattresses, spacious closets, drawers, ceiling fan and their own 50" Samsung television. The living room is filled with cozy recliners for you to enjoy. The kitchen has a big quartz island for everyone to gather around and a big counter space for you to place your items while your cook. The master room has its own full bathroom w/ tub and the other 4 bedrooms share two full bathrooms, one with tub and the other with a shower. Lastly, the home has a large washer and dryer for the family to quickly get clean clothe.

Property manager

Gustavo Lazaro

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must provide us the exact number of overnight guests. That helps us determine the towels and other amenities we provide.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is home to this holiday home. The Courthouse and Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Central Park Fun Land and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fredericksburg Nationals Ballpark or The Range.

Fredericksburg, VA

What's nearby

University of Mary Washington - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Central Park Fun Land - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Spotsylvania Towne Centre - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Fredericksburg Battlefield - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Fredericksburg Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Golden Corral - ‬5 min drive
‪Kickback Jack’s - ‬5 min drive
‪Park Lane Tavern - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
‪Fish N' Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gem in a box! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Gem in a box!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gem in a box!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gem in a box! located?

Situated in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Courthouse, University of Mary Washington and Mary Washington Athletic Field. Fredericksburg National Cemetery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steven d.

25 Mar 2025

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

Repeat Customer

This house is well located, extremely clean, and a joy to visit. It has just what you need, with some nice additional touches. Host is very easy to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Grace S.

8 Apr 2025

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

Perfect stay

This is our group’s second stay at the Gem in a Box! and we were just as thrilled to be there as the first visit! We play an annual sports tournament that serves as a small friend reunion and it could not be better suited for our needs. The basics like having more than enough towels, beds, and shower space already exceeds expectations. But Gustavo goes above and beyond with hospitality to make our weekend together extra special. I can’t wait to be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

17 Dec 2024

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

Clean and Convenient

I stayed in the gem with my husband and two adult children. It was perfectly set-up for our needs and the hosts were incredibly welcoming and thoughtful. There were delicious snacks, great coffee and a well appointed kitchen.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

10 June 2024

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

Truly a Hidden Gem

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was more than we expected. Very clean, very neat and location was perfect for what we were there for.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

28 May 2024

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

Nicely remodeled, well stocked

We spent a long weekend here with a group of friends and enjoyed our stay. The kitchen and bathrooms were really thoughtfully well stocked, with all the cooking tools we were looking for, spices, snacks, coffee and more. Check-in and checkout were incredibly easy, and the host responded quickly to any questions that came up.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

13 Aug 2024

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

Incredibly clean and thoughtfully stocked

We had a large group traveling from all over the country and this house met all of our needs! The house was spotlessly clean and somehow stocked with all the things we forgot at home. The owner knew we had children traveling with us and left thoughtful touches like fresh fruit, fresh milk, and popsicles in the freezer for the kids. If you are traveling with a large group, this is the place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Grace S.

9 Apr 2024

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

Perfect for teams & groups

My team stayed for 3 nights for a tournament and it was absolutely perfect. Gustavo went above and beyond providing for us— the house was STOCKED up on snacks, soda, herbs and spices and cooking equipment, and fresh flowers! It’s rare to stay somewhere with enough towels to cover us for a tournament weekend’s worth of showers but we never wanted for anything. We hope to be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A., Fredericksburg, VA

7 Mar 2024

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

Exceeded all expectations!

We used this property to host some out of town guests and everything about it exceeded our expectations. The home was fully stocked with literally anything and everything you could possibly need! The host went above and beyond anything that I’ve ever seen at a VRBO. Just to give an example, there were fresh flowers in every room, fresh fruit, and drinks & snacks! Our guests kept talking about how impressed they were. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa W.

22 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Home Away from Home

My parents (79 & 84) and I stayed at Gem in a Box for a long weekend to attend a wedding. Let me start by saying traveling isn't easy for my parents, still they were extremely comfortable and couldn't say enough about it. It's great for a family with kids too. This spacious and comfortable property couldn't have been nicer! Extra-comfortable beds, room darkening curtains, nice-sized bedrooms and huge common spaces, outlets with USB ports... the sofa has motorized reclining chairs also with USB outlets (big hit with the parents - and me too!). Attention to every detail. And I mean every detail! The property is well located in terms of navigating the historic Fredericksburg VA area and access to stores, etc., but not really walkable. We arrived to a few lovely surprises - I'll leave those for you to discover the way we did. I will say that they were very welcoming and helped us settle in. Gustavo was wonderful with communication and assisting me with my reservation. If you're thinking about staying at Gem in a Box don't hesitate to book the property - you'll be so glad you did!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

14 Apr 2024

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

This is not a Gem in a Box, It is a Diamond!!!

from the outside of the house you would not even believe how amazing the inside was. It was gorgeous. It looked like it had all just been redone. Every room (all 5 bedrooms), and the living room had smart TVs. The furniture was obviously brand new, as was everything else in the house. There was shampoo and conditioner in every bathroom, plenty of towels and wash clothes. There was even a steamer in every closet. There were buckets of toiletries in every closet, There was a ton of coffee pods, there was cereal, spices. Tons of plates even plastic plates and plastic ware. There was not anything missing. It was absolutely beautiful. The decorating was amazing. Everything was labeled. The furniture was all very comfortable. We had a wonderful stay! Thank you for making the place so great!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena G.

1 July 2024

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Book Now!!!

I can not begin to explain how absolutely amazing this home and owners are. I had previously booked another location a few months prior from a different VRBO. Without notice they cancelled my reservation. In a scramble I booked this home and reached out to the owner because I was paranoid of another cancellation. He responded immediately and assured me that he would not cancel. We were in town for a family wedding. There were 8 adults in our group and everyone was impressed. The house was clean and immaculate And stocked with everything you could need! There were fresh flowers in every room. There was a huge basket of fruit waiting for us. They had cereal and milk stocked along with other food items that you might need, Endless snacks. We didn’t even really have to grocery shop that much since we were out and about mostly. I’ve stayed at many vrbos in the past and this was by far THE BEST!!! My family was so impressed and felt so comfortable in this space. 10/10 book now!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gustavo Lazaro

We are a small family of 3 and this house is our family's investment so we take pride in our service. We are new to short term rentals but we have traveled enough to know that we would like to give the best to our guest.

Why they chose this property

This property used to be an abandoned building two years ago but we poured our life into it to bring it back to life since we knew it was in a great location.

What makes this property unique

This home is my other baby. Everything in this property was made with quality. I was personally involved in every aspect of this build, including installing the plumbing, picking out the colors of the paint, dealing with inspectors and even blowing the insulation in the attic.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Kings Room 1

Kings Room 2

Queens Room

Queens Room 2

Twins Room

3 bathrooms

Main Shared Bathroom

Masters Bathroom

Shared Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Gem in a box!

Property manager

Languages

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House Rules

Children

Events

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Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Fredericksburg

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

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9.4/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven d.

Repeat Customer

Steven d.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Grace S.

Perfect stay

Sarah Grace S.

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

Clean and Convenient

Carole D.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Truly a Hidden Gem

Rhonda M.

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

Nicely remodeled, well stocked

Nora S.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Incredibly clean and thoughtfully stocked

Jessica B.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Grace S.

Perfect for teams & groups

Sarah Grace S.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A., Fredericksburg, VA

Exceeded all expectations!