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Spacious Home, Private Pool, Tennis Court, Lake, Minutes From Town and Shopping

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15511 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Staunton, VA
  • Mary Baldwin College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • American Shakespeare Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Staunton

When you stay at this vacation home in Staunton, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Mary Baldwin College and R.R. Smith Center for History & Art. .This family-friendly vacation home is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Shenandoah National Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.

What's nearby

  • Mary Baldwin College - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 9 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gloria's Pupuseria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wrights Dairy-Rite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicano Boy Taco - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Home, Private Pool, Tennis Court, Lake, Minutes From Town and Shopping

There's a lot to love about this casually elegant home. Biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking, lakeside cocktails, chillin at the pool, ping pong in the playroom or simply listening to vinyl on the vintage turntable are just a few of the activities to be enjoyed onsite. Explore vineyards, restaurants, shopping and the famous caverns and Shenandoah National Park nearby.
The house itself is fully equipped, exceptionally clean and well maintained. Large rooms throughout feature hardwood floors polished to a shine. Beautiful windows in every room invite you to explore the view. This home is tastefully decorated with a mix of antique and modern furnishings as well as oriental rugs and original artwork. Situated at the heart of a large family farm, the property is conveniently located minutes from the interstate and from downtown Staunton. Yet, it feels like it's worlds away.

The entrance of the property passes through a manicured wooded drive. Upon arriving, you'll park in a circular driveway. Walking through boxwood gardens and a slate patio, you'll enter the back door into the kitchen. You'll love having your morning coffee on that patio and your family will enjoy their breakfast at the large kitchen table.

The first floor offers a master bedroom with a king bed, a fireplace, a seating area and a full bath. The suite is down the hall from a cozy den/study. The walls in the den are covered with custom walnut bookcases milled on the property, and filled with good books and a small T.V.

Off the kitchen is a playroom with lots of fun stuff including a comfortable seating area, ping pong table, large screen T.V., and a vintage turntable with a wonderful collection of vinyl. Also off from the kitchen is a formal, whimsical dinning room with seating for 12.

A flagstone hall will take you into the sunny living room with it's large, central fireplace and built in bookcases. The modern furnishings tastefully combine with the antiques and an oriental rug.
The ornate wrought iron staircase leads to five more bedrooms on the second floor, with seating areas, more built in bookcases, cedar closets, and even a secret staircase. You and your guests will have plenty of room to spread out.

While the house is grand, the views are breathtaking. The large front yard showcases the panoramic view of rolling hills, meadows, and mountains. A poolside gazebo offers another fabulous view, as does the tennis court. A walk down the hill will bring you to a lakeside view. We provide bikes to get you there and kayaks, (with life jackets) and fishing poles to enjoy once you arrive. The sunsets over the lake are the best, so we recommend cocktail hour lakeside with a fire in the firepit to finish off a perfect day.

Well designed and carefully planned, the comfortable elegance of this property is waiting to embrace and impress your family and friends.

This home is a destination itself. But, if you can tear yourself away and if you're into sight seeing, local attractions include Shakespeare's Blackfriars Playhouse, PLENTY of vineyards, Woodrow Wilson's Birthplace, the American Frontier Culture Museum—and that's just within a ten minute drive. Or, head to the mountains for a really good hike. After dark, visit any number of restaurants and bars in downtown Staunton or just crank the volume on our turntable, and dance to Motown until the sun comes up.
Be sure to check the bustling cities of Harrisonburg (I-81N, 20min) and Charlottesville (I-64E, 40min).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Liz Schreiber

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Spacious Home, Private Pool, Tennis Court, Lake, Minutes From Town and Shopping Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bakai R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Gaie Lea. We hosted a family reunion and especially enjoyed the pool and lake. Our kids (14 adult cousins and spouses/partners) actually stayed in the home and enjoyed having the opportunity to spend time together since they live in different parts of the country. The parents and grandparents stayed in their local homes but spent much of the time on site partaking in the activities. Some had never fished before and were thrilled to catch fish. It was a fabulous time had by all. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to reconnect as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Scott C., Torrington, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property

Such a great property for our family to all visit together. The grounds were fantastic. The pond has lots of fish. Everything was very clean. The listing was accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation with kids and grandkids

Setting was breathtaking. Large house with plenty of room for family including six grandchildren. House provided plenty of room to get everyone together as well as privacy for all. Always something to do which included the pool, tennis court, the pond for kyacking and fishing, hiking, the family room and dining room for eating and games. Downtown Staunton just a couple of miles away with great restaurants. Great vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical weekend

Our weekend at Gaie Lea was truly a magical one. I live in Staunton so was able to tour the house and property before renting. It was beautiful seeing it on the tour, but the house really lights up when you're there with family. It is a cozy and comforting house with a perfect yard for playing games, an amazing pool, hidden sweet tennis court, and stunning old oak trees throughout the property. Our celebration of my partner and I getting married couldn't have been in a more special place or with more perfect weather. All in the family who stayed there felt the same way. I'll always be grateful and hold dear the magical memories created at Gaie Lea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly magical stay

My family from 4 households, ages 4-80, all gathered at Gaie Lea for a long weekend. It could not have been more perfect! Everybody had something wonderful to do - including the 4 year old, who found a trove of toys in one of the upstairs rooms! The house is gorgeous and well appointed - with space for all of us to be together or to have a bit of quiet time. We had wonderful meals at the large dining room table (with gorgeous view!); gathered on the patio outdoors to enjoy conversation and snacks; and everybody LOVED the pool with the most gorgeous view you could ever want AND the inviting gazebo if you wanted a bit of shade by the pool. It is absolutely the perfect environment to reconnect with loved ones - with privacy for one-on-one conversations, and space for meals together. The grounds were so beautiful - and beautifully maintained. We didn't have enough time to take advantage of all the lovely features of the property and nearby things to do. We hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This home and the land is stunning. You feel as though you have been transported somewhere else! We all had such a wonderful time. Great pool and beautiful home. We only suggest maybe some thicker blinds for those who like to sleep in- but, the property is so great you will want to wake up and enjoy the day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Everything About This House

This was our yearly family vacation—6 adults and 5 teenagers. The house is huge with plenty of room for everyone. It is so clean and well-kept. The sheets and towels smelled great!!! The grounds are beautiful. Always something to do—swimming, tennis, ping pong, shopping. Everything is close by. We found a card table in the laundry area and used that to do a puzzle while we were there. We put it in the ping pong room and everyone had something to do at night. The kitchen had everything we needed. The homeowner's love for this house is evident from the moment you walk in. We had such a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time!

The property is lovely and well maintained. This is our third year staying and we’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margot R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fabulous stay

We loved Gaie Lea so much last summer we came back this summer! We comfortably had 9 people total in the house and just adored every minute of our stay. The view at the pool is spectacular and you are truly five minutes drive from downtown Staunton. Couldn’t ask for a better getaway place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious house with breathtaking views

Spacious historic house situated on beautiful Virginia farmlane provided comfortable accommodations for adult family and friends. Great views of the mountains and sun rise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margot R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

We adored staying at Gaie Lea-- but we must admit we had no idea how beautiful this place was from the pictures! The pictures don't properly represent the breathtaking beauty of the property. We already booked for next summer and can't wait to return. My family of 8 practically lived in the pool for the six days we spent at Gaie Lea and wanted for nothing. Becky is very communicative and easy to reach with any questions or concerns. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing family vacation

This property is an oasis just 5 minutes away from Staunton. The views of the surrounding hills and mountains were beautiful, we even saw a shooting star. The house was perfect for a family vacation with plenty of space and fun for the kids with ping pong and the pool. Can't wait to go again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

Liked: Cleanliness

OUTSTANDING

Three generations, ages 16 to 82. Abundant room and activities for every member of the family. Could not have asked for better facilities and service. Perfect pairing of convenience and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin C., Blacksburg, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation spot

Such a beautiful, unique and fun location. The experience was like none other to have views, pool, lake and all amenities out the front door. House was clean and neatly decorated. We had a fantastic time and will go again, made for awesome memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

This was a great property and a wonderful location

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

great for family vacation

magnificent location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

SUDHAKAR C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Pool and Tennis courts are the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 generation Christmas vacation

The surrounding countryside was beautiful and peaceful. The adults and children alike enjoyed the secret staircase. When the weather was too cold to go outside, the children LOVED running around in the numerous circular pathways throughout the house. If one desires to work,, the internet will not accommodate that and the manager's repeated response to reboot the router was unsatisfactory.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Adugna B.

I would go back there just for the view

It is an older house but clean and spacious. Perfect for bigger family. The view from the Gazebo along with the play ground for kids and swimming pool is very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

We had a fabulous time. It was the perfect place for the entire family to come together, have any and all amenities on site or nearby, awesome scenery, rooms galore, dining room table big enough to accommodate everyone, plenty of room for kids to burn off their energy, pond nearby, best swimming pool ever, football field size front yard, etc. We hired a professional photographer to take pictures and it was a super idea in a first class setting. All in all it could not have gone or been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great secluded getaway

Great location and lots to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pandemic stay

It was a beautiful property--the pool had breathtaking views, the house was spacious and comfortable, and the lake has unreal sunsets not to be missed. We would love to be back! Given the pandemic, it would have been helpful to be given a heads up when grounds staff had to be close to the house, or they should be required to wear masks if guests are staying there. Otherwise, it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Woodbridge, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Fun

The home was comfortable and very clean. The pool was great, with a peaceful view. The owners were responsive and helpful. There were extra thoughtful touches that we really appreciated and made our stay special. We loved being outside, going for walks, playing tennis, eating outside, and seeing the wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

shanequa k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Such a relaxing atmosphere. The views were beautiful and pool was amazing. We truly had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020