Title: The Refuge at Laurel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Refuge at Laurel ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95000400/95000316/w1017h683x4y0-be737839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95000400/95000316/eb153c89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95000400/95000316/w1016h683x4y0-1fc2e71f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95000400/95000316/w1017h683x2y0-b86750f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95000400/95000316/w449h683x288y0-801a0da9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the mountains at Refuge at Laurel, where vintage charm meets modern comforts. Take a hike on trails bordering George Washington National Forest or work from home with fiber Internet and enjoy full access to a large fenced-in yard. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Refuge at Laurel Enjoy a cozy mountain getaway located in the heart of Nelson County. Perfect for couples, friends, or singles, the Refuge at Laurel is 25 minutes from Charlottesville and a short drive to the wineries, breweries, distilleries, and orchards on Route 151. Take a hike through the mountains on the many trails bordering the George Washington National Forest. Or, work from the home office with included fiber Internet. The space The Refuge has a mid-century "mountain" design with vintage furniture mixed with high-tech upgrades such as a smart thermostat. Guest access Guests have full access to the large fenced-in yard and adjoining workshop (parking is permissible in the workshop). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485700/29485658/23350986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet Blue Ridge Mountain Cottage Schuyler - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=29485658&PinnedHotelID=29485658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60840000/60831500/60831442/0f19da3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cabin for 2 w/ great mt views & walking trails! 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Please empty all trash into the black trash bin outside of the red gate at the end of your stay. Pease be mindful of pet hair on the furniture. Your consideration is appreciated! ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 ## About the area [Visit our North America travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America.dx500001) [View more Vacation homes in North America](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America-Private-Vacation-Homes.d500001-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.78766,-78.767334&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DgteFxfw_N%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBSBQBSBSBQDQBSDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFOFOFQHOHOFOHOHMHOHOHMHMJOHMJMHKLMHMJKJKLMJKJKJKLIJILKLIJKLGLILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNANCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLFLJJHLJLHJHLJJJJLJJJJJJJLJLJJHLJLHNHLHLJNHNHLFNHNFNHNFPFNFNHPDPFNFPDPFPDPDPDPDRBPDPDRBPBRBPBRBPBRBR%40R%40P%40RBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRCRARAPARCRCRCPCRCPCRCPEREPCPEPEPEREPGPENGPGPEPINGPGNGNIPGNINGNILINKLINILINKJILKLKLKLKJKJKJKJKJMLKHMHMJKHMHMHMFMHMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMIMGMIKIMIMKKIMIKMKKKIMMKKKKIMMMIMKMIKKOIMIOIMIOIMIOGOIOIQGOGOGQGOGQGQEQGOEQGQESEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCSCSCQCSASASCQASASASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3utVjwnBjHsQKlZyMOxGEU0uJyA=) Shipman, VA ### What's nearby - Walton's Mountain Museum - 11 min drive - 9.5 km - Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 33 min drive - 30.0 km - University of Virginia - 42 min drive - 50.0 km - Trump Winery - 48 min drive - 42.1 km - Wintergreen Resort - 58 min drive - 46.7 km ### Getting around - Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wood Ridge Farm Brewery - ‬18 min drive - ‪Brent Manor Winery - ‬14 min drive - ‪Indian Oven - ‬22 min drive - ‪Trager Brothers Coffee Roastery - ‬21 min drive - ‪Rapunzel's Coffee and Books - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Refuge at Laurel pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Refuge at Laurel? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Refuge at Laurel? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Refuge at Laurel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth V. Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great cottage; great location. ##### Kenneth V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen R. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Wilderness Retreat My mom and I used this place as a home base as we explored around Charlottesville and Lynchburg, it was perfect! Remote and relaxing with all the amenities we could want. Rebecca was super responsive and helped us have an amazing stay! ##### Maureen R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax We had a good time at The Refuge. A little house in the country that felt homey and inviting. Rebecca was super responsive whenever I contacted her. A nice alternative to a hotel room. ##### Mark M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan H. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Lovely quaint refuge on a peaceful, beautiful property with excellent access to breweries, wineries, and plenty of other activities in the area. ##### Ethan H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful lovely getaway What a treasure to find this Nelson County gem! It was the perfect spot to enjoy the peaceful outdoors in a charming cottage. So much bigger on the inside than it looks - and such a nice renovation. Rebecca was very responsive to our messages. We will definitely be coming back - if only to check on the resident eastern phoebes! Thanks so much. ##### David F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa Y. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home feel Great location to the Cove Creek Baseball tournament. More comfortable than a hotel. ##### Melissa Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert T. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our third stay We just love the refuge… ##### Robert T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Twilla M. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy-relaxing cabin Staying at the refuge gave us the peace and solitude we needed. Having a well stocked kitchen and bath was appreciated. ##### Twilla M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan H. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Great weekend stay! Was super clean and cozy for nice weekend getaway. Host was quick to respond to questions and helpful. ##### Meghan H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jill m. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Very nice, comfortable house. ##### jill m. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice B. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### mountain weekend This home was in a beautiful location, situated near the vineyard where we enjoyed a family wedding. So grateful for the cozy, comfortable home with everything we needed! And our family pup was thrilled to be able to join us! ##### Janice B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DON M. Oct 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We found a GREAT Refuge at Laurel ! After a beautiful drive through the mountains, we arrived at our Refuge at Laurel. It is perfectly located between Charlottesville & Lynchburg making our visit to historic sites in Virginia easy. Then we got to return to the PEACE & QUIET found at The Refuge. Well stocked with everything one needs inside, there's the beautiful grounds that surround it. Great communication from our Host, this is definitely a place we will look forward to visiting again ! ##### DON M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick J. Apr 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect I loved everything ! ##### Patrick J. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My wonderful getaway We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in your beautiful little cabin. Just the 2 of us enjoyed our meals and restful evenings at the cabin. Loved the swing on the front porch. Kitchen was well stocked, even Emeril cookware! Surrounding area is quiet and beautiful. Thank you. ##### Mike M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christin R. Apr 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick get away Peaceful setting. Very clean. Easy check in. ##### Christin R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deana W. Sep 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely getaway Absolutely loved being in the middle of nowhere for a long weekend with a friend. Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. There were plenty of extra blankets if needed. Her directions were straight and to the point. Would definitely stay here again. :) ##### Deana W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fall vacation Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Close to places we have always enjoyed. Our two daschunds enjoyed the fenced yard and running around. We will be back soon we hope. The only thing that we didn't like was the bed, little better with the topper off. Instructions on thermostat would be helpful. But we loved it. PS don't believe the 45 mph signs on the beautiful country roads, just enjoy the beauty. ##### Chris S. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert T. Mar 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Robert Our host was super rapid with responses to any questions we had. And the home was outfitted with everything you’d need, right down to spices. I was so impressed with all the thought and presentation and preparation our host presented in this property. Would definitely come back! ##### Robert T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### annease h. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sister time We really enjoyed the cozy cottage; perfect size for the two of us. It was so welcoming to find a bottle of local wine left for us to enjoy. We found many places to hike in the area. Appreciated the help with directions (don’t turn on Roberts Road). Nice to sit outside in both the front and back. ##### annease h. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacey C. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday getaway Stayed for a few days with my dog to get away for my birthday and really enjoyed it. It was nice to have the huge fenced in yard so he could sunbathe and I didn’t have to worry about him. The property was much closer to the main road than I thought it would be but when you’re in the back, you can’t even tell. The only negatives were ants in the kitchen (understandable since you’re in the woods) and I wished the living room and bedroom had overhead lights instead of only floor/table lamps. It also would have been great if firewood were included, as it has been when I’ve stayed elsewhere, but I just brought my own so it wasn’t a big deal. Location was nice and central- ate at Dr Hos and went to Virginia Distillery and had a fantastic time. Oh and the bed was incredible! Overall, the property was great and both my dog and I had an enjoyable, relaxing stay. ##### Stacey C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara J. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet place to just chill This is a sweet place to just chill out and relax. The yard was perfect for my dog. Such a nice cozy little place to get away. The bathroom was well stocked and the owner was so nice. We had an issue getting in thanks to my mom not paying attention lol and the owner was quick to respond and help us out. ##### Sara J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Don C. Oct 2, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Disappointed We arrived to a house that had not been cleaned. Dirty towels on the bathroom floor, bed still had sheets from previous occupant on it, dirty dishtowel on range door. Door lock saying the battery was low and needed to be replaced. ##### Don C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany M. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely a Refuge! ##### Bethany M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly G. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint little get-away The property was well furnished but the ants (both crawling and flying) were incredibly annoying and no bug spray was available to take care of them. The tv was also somewhat annoying since we couldn't find basic channels. Everything else was awesome! ##### Kelly G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024