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A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151.

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Smart TV, video games, DVD player
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Afton, VA
  • Place, Veritas Vineyard and Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Afton

In Afton .You'll find Veritas Vineyard and Winery and Afton Mountain Vineyards within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Also, Crozet Tunnel is within 3 miles (5 km) and Shenandoah National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Shenandoah National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Wintergreen Resort - 19 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • University of Virginia - 21 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 26 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basic City Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Estate Of Captain G Wilson - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Happ Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪New Ming Garden Buffet and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mountain Brewery - ‬4 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.

A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151.

Welcome to The Wine Cottage — a spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home thoughtfully designed for comfortable winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a well-equipped kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of private space, it’s ideal for families or friends who want to spend time together without feeling crowded. Located near Nelson 151, wineries, dining, and local attractions, winter guests enjoy a quieter pace, easier reservations, and a warm, inviting place to settle in and reconnect.

You'll be interacting via TEXT directly with the owners, but not in person unless needed.

Located near Nelson 151, The Wine Cottage offers easy access to wineries, breweries, dining, and scenic drives — with the added benefit of fewer crowds in the winter months. Guests enjoy a relaxed pace, easier reservations, and the ability to explore Central Virginia without peak-season congestion.



There are three keypad entry doors to the property.

The Wine Cottage | Spacious 5BR Home for Comfortable Group Stays

The Wine Cottage was our first Nelson County vacation rental, and it continues to be one of our favorites. From the distant mountain views in the front yard to the private, wooded backyard and unique rock vein beside the home, this property offers natural beauty paired with timeless 1950s charm.

Designed for comfortable group stays, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features multiple living and seating areas, making it easy for everyone to gather together or enjoy their own space — especially during relaxed winter stays.

Home Features
✔ Multiple living areas for group gatherings and downtime
✔ Game room with foosball and classic Nintendo
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cooking essentials, Keurig & drip coffee makers
✔ Three smart TVs, board games, and complimentary WiFi
✔ High-capacity washer and dryer in a dedicated laundry room
✔ Central heating and air, ceiling fans, and comfortable furnishings throughout
✔ Private, wooded backyard with fire pit for evenings outdoors

Located just minutes from Nelson County’s wineries, breweries, dining, and the Blue Ridge Tunnel, The Wine Cottage offers the perfect balance of space, comfort, and convenience — an ideal setting for winter gatherings, family stays, and friends’ weekends without peak-season crowds.

The property is easily accessible by car and contains five parking spaces.

Ask us about private winery tour options through local car companies!

Why You'll Love It:

Designed for comfortable winter group stays
Multiple living spaces for gathering and downtime
Large kitchen for shared meals and evenings in
Easy access to Nelson 151, dining, and wineries
Quiet winter setting with room to truly relax


If you’re looking to accommodate a larger property, we have four other listings on this street.

Note on Country Living & Pest Control
Our homes are located in the beautiful Virginia countryside, where you’ll enjoy fresh air, mountain views, and peaceful surroundings. With this setting comes the reality of nature—including the occasional visit from local insects.

We are proactive about pest control and maintain a quarterly professional spray plan, with several additional treatments scheduled throughout the year at every property. While this greatly reduces activity, it’s not possible to eliminate every bug entirely, especially during certain seasons.

Thank you for understanding that a few sightings are a natural part of staying in a rural area—and part of the charm of being surrounded by nature!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Optional early check-in or late check-out can be arranged for a fee. Please message us to request availability.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. to the airport?

This cottage is 32.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. to downtown Afton?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from Afton.

A spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed for relaxed winter gatherings. With multiple living areas, a large kitchen for shared meals, and plenty of room to spread out, The Wine Cottage is ideal for families or friends gathering near Nelson 151. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

Lovely property and very well stocked. There’s not a lot nearby but if you’re up for some day jaunts, coming back is a pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with Friends

This house has everything you would want in a weekend getaway. The house was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to have their own space. We loved the kitchen area, were there was plenty of room for us to sit together and cook dinner. The fire pit was awesome and there was even starter logs for us to use. We loved sitting on the front and back yard watching the deer and other animals running through the woods. The property owners ensured we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family retreat

We recently stayed at the Wine Cottage in mid-Sept. 2024. Our group was made up of family members from OH and PA meeting up for some relaxing time in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville, wineries and breweries. The Wine Cottage is well appointed and had the number of bedrooms we needed our group. The owners had thought of everything to make our stay a positive experience. Communication with the owners prior to our stay and during was positive. We would definitely rent this house again when are visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Stay at Wine Cottage

The house was very clean and the bed's were all comfortable. We appreciated all of the amenities and care that went into making sure we had all of the essentials for our stay. Would definitely stay there again. Thanks! Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We came for my daughter’s wedding at King Family Vineyards. It was a perfect spot to get everywhere we wanted to visit easily. The house is beautifully decorated and we had a ton of natural light for hair and makeup before going to the venue. I would love to return and spend more time visiting wineries and breweries. The area is gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023