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The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat

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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Afton, VA
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    7 min walk
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    12 min walk
  • Staunton Station
    26 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    38 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat

Welcome to The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat in the heart of Brewery Trail/Route 151, Vineyard country and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Branch is located 1/8th mile from Veritas Vineyard. It is within 10 minutes to every brewery, vineyard, distillery and cidery along Route 151 & Crozet as well as the Shenandoah National Park entrance. It is 1 mile from the newly opened Blue Ridge Tunnel and 20 minutes to Wintergreen Resort for winter fun!

Completely remodeled and ready to spoil the best guests who simply want to unwind.
This newly renovated home offers one level living with additional hang out space in the unfinished basement - we like to call it the Teen/Toddler Hangout level. Located on 2 acres with views of Afton Mountain, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the vineyard hillside at Veritas right across the street. The home features a completely open concept floor plan fit for entertaining inside and outside! The screened porch features a brick wood burning fireplace hearth with ample seating for lounging or dining. You can choose to have a meal under the outdoor lights on the patio or simply enjoy a cold beverage on the covered back patio while grilling dinner and watching the cows graze. The kitchen is completely stocked with all you would need to cook meals and enjoy morning coffee. Quartz countertops, stylish lighting and a deep stainless steel workstation sink. The family room is just off the entry and so cozy with deep seating chairs, sofa and ottomans to gather with a 67" TV to watch games and movies.

It will be hard to decide between sitting on the covered front porch Adirondack chairs with swing or moving to the enormous screened-in porch with covered seating for relaxing and a dining table that stretches across the fireplace. The basement is perfect for those rainy days or busy bodies. It features an air hockey table, poker table, chess/checkers/backgammon table, toddler playing zone or a large sectional sofa with a 2nd TV to have separate viewing rooms from the upstairs family room. The laundry room is enormous and equipped with a 2nd refrigerator.

There is plenty of room for everyone to find their special place to stretch out and recharge yet small enough to keep everyone gathered together for time well spent to unwind and relax. Whether you choose to set out for the day to explore or stay all day on the property, you are sure to enjoy your surroundings and the beauty of this area in any season of the year.

**ONLY HYPOALLERGENIC / NON-SHEDDING DOGS ONLY (2 MAX)**
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by foot from Veritas Vineyard and Winery and a 5-minute drive from Shenandoah National Park

Property manager

Dawn and Damond Cromer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets by arrangement

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 1541

Property is also known as

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The Branch at Afton Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
House was lovely, and as promised and shown in the pictures. Great home away from home. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in va wine country
Would recommend this lovely house for a weekend getaway or longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Mountain House
We spent a weekend here and very much enjoyed the house. It is well equipped, clean and located close to local wineries and breweries. We enjoyed hiking on the Blue Ridge on a beautiful Fall day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Modern and clean. Very convenient to Veritas Vineyard.
Attended a wedding a Veritas Vineyard. This property is the perfect place to stay. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twila P., Swansboro USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We had an amazing girl's birthday trip. The house was perfect and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
We really enjoyed our stay in Afton. The home was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. It was perfect for our family weekend get-away. We are looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
We had such a great time on our stay. There were so many extra touches in this house that made this stay even better. Everything was super clean. Beautiful location and close to many breweries and wineries. Basement area would be excellent for kids although we didn’t bring ours along on this trip. Both nights we stayed, we sat in the screened in porch area at night with a fire going and it was so cozy. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness
As beautiful as the pictures
This home is the first rental I have stayed in which is as fresh and new as the advertised pictures. The bathrooms are so clean with plenty of soft towels and vanity to do make up. Beautiful lighting throughout the house. Renovated to perfection with spacious bedrooms and comfortable beds. We enjoyed sitting in the outside screened in area, drinking coffee with perfect weather. You must ride down the road and walk to the old railroad tunnel in which you can walk through, bring a really bright flashlight! Close by Blue Mountain Brewery and restaurant has excellent food and lots of room to eat outside. This house is perfect for a family but do bring food for snacking and drinking as it is about 20 minutes to the closest grocery store. We loved our visit as well as our friends and would stay again without hesitation. Stay…..you will not be disappointed!!! Also the owners are very nice and accommodating 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Our stay at this property was so enjoyable. The house is attractively furnished with anything you could possibly need for a great stay and is immaculate. Location is also a plus. We would definitely stay at this property again when we visit this area as it provides easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spotless, and well-equipped home!
This property is beautiful, well-located, and most importantly (for me), very clean! So tastefully decorated with fun touches for the kids like a porch swing and air hockey table in the basement. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon. It was the perfect spot to visit wineries (and a polo match), head into Charlottesville, and go apple picking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot in Afton
Great house that has everything you could want, especially if you're the type to go out all day exploring agritourism and come back to a cozy house to make and enjoy dinner in. We definitely enjoyed the screened in porch with fireplace the most. Bedrooms and bathrooms are nice. It was an adult-only trip so while we did not use the basement play area, I was able to escape to do some work...no rest for the weary! If you like Afton wineries, this is the ABnB for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin E., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Near SNP, vineyards, breweries and more. Nicely refinished house and comfortable for a family of four. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Charlottesville
Such a pretty house in a beautiful setting across the road from Veritas Winery. We enjoyed our weekend exploring Afton and Charlottesville. This house was perfect. Very nicely decorated, comfortable beds and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home in Afton
Looks fresh inside and out, very well outfitted with everything you need. Very thoughtfully done with families with kids in mind. Plenty of glassware, towels, and the basics so no need to go shopping. Nice tips in advance of the stay as well. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Home!
Beautifully renovated and decorated home! Every detail is perfect! The house is well stocked with anything you may need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful blue ridge retreat
Stunning home, well stocked and a beautiful place to spend our long weekend for graduation! The decor and home was so beautiful. Kitchen supplies were fabulous and so many wonderful touches that make this the perfect home for entertaining and relaxing. Loved the playroom, little kids would have a ball! Loved being across the street (short walk away) from a stunning winery. Great porch and space for hanging outside, comfy beds, etc. Would definitely come back! Owner is super responsive and gracious. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samm G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great location and well decorated. Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time
Wonderful short stay. Kids loved the basement Beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
This is a wonderful property that made our weekend so enjoyable. The house was beautiful. The owners furnished and decorated it beautifully. They thought of every detail. It is obvious that they put a lot of love into it. Location was wonderful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Imani S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The property was great. It was so close to wineries and breweries. Dawn was very responsive and helpful in figuring out the lay of the land for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home Close to All Sorts of Ammenities
The Branch far and away exceeded our expectations! Our friend group traveled to the area for a spontaneous ski weekend and Wintergreen resort, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dawn's property. The house is only about 20 minutes from the slopes, and 3-5 minutes from a wide array of breweries and wineries! Everything within the property was meticulously cleaned and you could tell that a lot of love and care went into the design of the house. We will for sure be back again - this time for much longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous rental!!
We absolutely loved our stay! The house was immaculate, gorgeous, and everything we were looking for. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
What a wonderful place to enjoy Thanksgiving! We spent four nights in this lovely home & it soooooo exceeded our expectations. It’s newly renovated & beautifully appointed with its modern furnishings & appliances that are simply perfect. The kitchen is so well equipped & the house honestly offered everything we needed. The icing on the cake was the huge basement with its own sitting area, big TV etc. which my kids loved & I cannot forget to mention the ice hockey table, huge hit!!! The location was perfect for us with it being close to the mountain trails for hiking & the vineyards & breweries are so close by & we visited them as our hiking reward! A huge thank you to the owners for our best Thanksgiving yet. We will definitely come back & stay in the same house without question!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay great house
Loved the place….great access to Skyline drive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022