Country Cottage with Modern Amenities

Entire cottage in Gordonsville, Virginia

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Matt
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In Virginia wine country near Gordonsville

A short drive to Barboursville Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, and James Madison's Montpelier

Kitchen stocked beyond the basics

A fully equipped kitchen stocked with spices, coffee, and everything needed to cook a full meal

Clean, cozy, and worth a return trip

Guests highlight how clean, cozy, and well-stocked the cottage is, with many returning for repeat stays
Looking for a relaxing weekend getaway in Virginia's countryside?

Welcome to the Shade Tree Cottage! This home dates back to the Civil War and is full of cottage vibes. Located just a 3-minute drive from downtown Gordonsville, the home is the perfect combination of rural retreat and launch pad to some of Central Virginia's best wineries, historic sites, and attractions.

The space
Nestled just outside the town of Gordonsville, our charming 1,000-square-foot cottage blends rustic charm with modern amenities. This is an ideal home base for a weekend escape, wine tour, or low-key vacation.

Amenities & Features
➤ 2 bedrooms (4 beds total)
➤ Fully equipped kitchen + coffee & tea station
➤ Dog-friendly
➤ Off-street parking (room for 5 cars)
➤ 50” Smart TV in Living Room with Roku
(bring your own login for streaming services)
➤ Fast Wi-Fi
➤ Outdoor fire pit
(firewood and fire starters included)
➤ Deck with dining area & propane grill
➤ Dedicated workspace
➤ Board games & books
➤ ChargePoint Home Flex EV Charger (free)
➤ Washer and dryer

Location
Besides being a very short drive to downtown Gordonsville, here are some of the highlights just a few minutes away from the cottage:
➤ 1.7 mi - Food Lion
➤ 5.7 mi - Wolftrap Farm
➤ 7.4 mi - Keswick Vineyards
➤ 7.5 mi - Barboursville Vineyards
➤ 9.4 mi - Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard
➤ 10.5 mi - Orange, VA
➤ 11.5 mi - James Madison's Montpelier
➤ 20 mi - Charlottesville
➤ 29 mi - Shenandoah National Park
(Swift Run Gap entrance)

Sleeping Arrangements
➤ Primary bedroom: Queen bed
➤ Second bedroom: Queen bed + 2 twin beds

Kitchen
Whether you are making a microwave meal for one or cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family, we've got you covered:
➤ All the essentials (pots, pans, utensils, etc)
➤ Spices, salt, pepper, oil, etc
➤ Toaster & blender
➤ Coffee bar with ground coffee, k-cups, and tea
➤ Dining table with seating for 6

Guest access
You have full access to the home. This includes the front patio, back deck, propane grill, outdoor fire pit, front lawn, backyard, EV charger, and private, off-street parking in the driveway.

The laundry room is used by our housekeeper for this house as well as the neighboring Little House. There is an exterior entrance from the outside to the laundry room. The door from the laundry room to the kitchen will be locked if the laundry room is in use by the housekeeper. Otherwise, the laundry room door will be open and unlocked for your use.

Other things to note
To maintain a secure premise, the Shade Tree Cottage is equipped with an exterior camera on the front porch. The camera is ONLY on the exterior, and there are no cameras inside.

The cottage is in close proximity to The Little House (also listed on Airbnb).

The house is old! Like, Civil War old. Don’t be surprised if you see the occasional lady bug or cricket. The house is professionally cleaned after every guest and pest control services it monthly.

We are in the process of refreshing the landscaping. Parts may be overgrown or bare but improvements are ongoing—thank you for your patience!

The indoor fireplace is not operational.

The driveway is about 75 feet from the front door.

No smoking of any kind inside the home. A $500 fine will be imposed if evidence of smoking has occurred inside the home. If you smoke outside of the home, please properly discard of all smoking remnants. A $250 fine will be imposed if smoking litter is found on the property.

Guests may be held responsible for damages beyond normal wear-and-tear that are over $50 to repair.

We are dog-friendly! Thank you for picking up after your dog. No cats, sorry.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed, 2 single beds

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 57 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 117 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 99% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Gordonsville, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Shade Tree Cottage is a 3-minute drive to the town of Gordonsville. The historic downtown Gordonsville has a laid-back, small-town vibe that features locally-owned shops to go along with a handful of casual restaurants.

Meet your host

Superhost
289 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
Where I went to school: James Madison University

Matt is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm