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Downtown Mall Cottage just off Main St., breweries/wineries 10-30min drive

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front door to right and back door visible. Open first floor
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kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 592.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Charlottesville, VA
  • Downtown Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

pack n play

1 Crib

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Mall Cottage just off Main St., breweries/wineries 10-30min drive

Location, Location, Location!! You have found it! You don't need a car for this one, 100 Feet to Main Street, 200 Feet to Downtown Mall, 700 Feet to UVA Campus and the UVA Medical Center. 200 Feet to Amtrak Station. Short Pleasant walk to John Paul Jones Arena, Scott Stadium and The Corner. We are also located very near the Zip Car Stop so leave your car at home and ride the train! But you don't have to leave the car, we have one dedicated off-street parking spot as well! Another option is the free Trolley.

2 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Modern House, probable the absolute best location for what I was looking for; a place to stay, close to everything, but still the privacy of a house! Prepare yourself, you won't want to leave...Its Awesome! We were looking for a condo to share with our VRBO friends and stumbled across this amazing little house. About 995 square feet and so comfortable.

Our home is located within walking distance of Charlottesville's most renowned local restaurants, including Mas Tapas, Tavola, and Lampo, The Local, and Junction (modern Mexican) among others. We are also a short walk to the famous Downtown Pedestrian Mall with wonderful local boutiques; live music at The Jefferson Theater or Sprint Pavilion (Downtown Amphitheatre); theater, comedy, or opera at The Paramount Theater and live arts; Violet Crown Cinema, delicious dining options, gelato, and the Charlottesville Visitor Center. Many of Charlottesville's most popular attractions (Monticello/Ashlawn) are no more than 5 miles away. The wine culture here has gained national acclaim and tasting rooms at local wineries such as Veritas, Barboursville, Pollack, White Hall, Keswick, Jefferson, Glass House along with the burgeoning brewery tours of places like Blue Mountain Brewery, Three Notch'd, Devils Backbone, Champion, and Wild Wolf are within a 10-30 minutes drive and make for memorable day-trips. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, the Rivanna Trail (located in Belmont, about 5 minutes away) and the Blue Ridge Mountains are right down the road as well and are easily visited to take in the stunning vistas.

Property manager

Sarah Davidson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Charlottesville

Located in Charlottesville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Charlottesville Pavilion and C'Ville Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Virginia Discovery Museum and Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Scott Stadium, or consider a night out at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Charlottesville, VA

What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Jefferson Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ting Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Virginia - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 7 min walk
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vision BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Beach Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪South Street Brewery - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Mall Cottage just off Main St., breweries/wineries 10-30min drive pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Downtown Mall Cottage just off Main St., breweries/wineries 10-30min drive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Mall Cottage just off Main St., breweries/wineries 10-30min drive?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Mall Cottage just off Main St., breweries/wineries 10-30min drive located?

Located in Fifeville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Charlottesville Pavilion and Downtown Mall. University of Virginia is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Charlottesville Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good stay with good communication. Cute house.

The house was perfect for our three day trip to Virginia to go see our student. Communication with the host was excellent. House was well appointed and in great shape. Pictures are accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great. Perfect location for us. Very quiet

Perfect location. Great spot by Downtown Mall and UVA. Super communications. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute 2BR cottage

Nicely furnished 2BR cottage. Close to UVA. A few blocks from a local park and playground. Not a lot of places to walk my dog but we managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy accommodations downtown

This was our second time staying at Sarah's cottage downtown. It's super convenient for our family of four and small dog when we're in town to visit family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emilie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location! Very Comfy!

Super convenient for walking to campus and to downtown mall and to lots of good restaurants. Great to have a parking space. Loved the decor! Two comfy bedrooms upstairs and living area with small kitchen provided all we needed. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Ideal location in Charlottesville between Grounds and Downtown Mall. Highly recommend and hope to stay here again in the future when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charlottesville

Great location. Walking distance to downtown. House was clean and fully furnished with anything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is perfect

It’s central to the downtown area and UVa, quiet group of small homes. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

genna g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UVA Visit

This is a complete Cville gem! A perfect spot to walk to campus or downtown shops and restaurants or a base for day trips. The property is clean, well-stocked and very comfortable. It is close to the train tracks….we noticed the train, but it wasn’t problem in any way. (In fact, the location would make a visit via Amtrak an easy option!). Sarah was flexible, quick to respond and very friendly. I will stay again and highly recommend to any UVA or Cville visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for my daughters graduation

The home is beautiful, clean and in a fantastic area of Charlottesville. I would stay there again and again if necessary. Definitely five star rating thank you Greg Gallant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The property is close to many key locations which makes for a more enjoyable trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in beautiful 2-bdr home, awesome location

We had a great stay in this beautiful 2 bdr home just off Main Street in Charlottesville. Just a block from Main Street restaurants and stores, and a quick walk to the Corner or to the Downtown Mall. Home is very clean, quaint, and complete with all the essentials! Owner is quick to respond to questions. My college roommates from the 1980s and I stayed in this lovely home to visit and reminisce about our time at U.Va. Our stay in C'ville was made even more special by staying in this lovely 2 bdr cottage. Would recommend this lovely home to any C'ville visitor. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

As others have stated and we agree- the location is great. It’s an easy walk to many nice restaurants and shops. The house is clean and cozy. Although the train tracks are nearby, we were never bothered by the noise. The area is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. Sarah is incredibly responsive and made our time there easy. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super convenient!

Our family of four and our small, well-behaved dog stayed here over the winter holidays so we could visit my parents in Charlottesville and have space to call our own. The house suited our needs well, and easy access to downtown was awesome. Check-in and check-out processes were simple and allowed us to arrive late in the evening and leave early on our last morning. There are a couple of quirks with the house (a finicky bedroom lamp, a queen-size mattress on a king-size frame?), but overall it was great and just what we needed. If you're a light sleeper, proximity to the train tracks could wake you up at night or an early train might have you ready for an Albemarle Baking Company pastry just a wee bit earlier than usual. Likewise, if you arrive in town via train, the house is within walking distance of the station.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M., Coatesville, PA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Couples Getaway

Fantastic location in Charlottesville! Easy walk to downtown restaurants, breweries and shops. Sarah(owner) was amazing to communicate with before and during our stay. She gave us suggestions on places to eat and was great about accommodating an early check-in due to a last minute work issue. I highly recommend making reservations if you know where you want to eat in Charlottesville. We found that trying to get into a place for dinner and even breakfast on the weekend, was more difficult than we expected at many restaurants. The house was cute and perfect for two couples! Bedrooms were a good size with storage area to unpack our clothing for a few days. Plenty of towels to use for showers and the kitchen was fully stocked with what we needed for our 3 night stay. The only negative is there are train tracks about 100 yards from the house and the train comes through every morning sometime between 2am-4am, but we were always able to fall back to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Excellent location - walking distance to shops, restaurants, UVA and Quirk rooftop!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This property has a great location and very friendly neighbors. Sarah was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised!

Wonderful location and lovely home.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cute property

I stayed here with my fiancé and my parents. It was an excellent choice. We could easily walk to downtown, and it is right by our favorite diner, Blue Moon Diner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

If you want a house that’s very close to downtown, UVA, restaurants, bars etc. this is the one for you. We really enjoyed our stay and found only a couple minor issues. The second bedroom mattress is worn out, the TV Wi-Fi fails constantly and the master bedroom TV would never connect. These issues didn’t overshadow the good and we’d book again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great City Center Charlottesville location

Great location within walking distance of Charlottesville main street with lots of fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice place, central location

We had some initial confusion with our arrival, but property manager was very responsive and was able to sort out quickly. Location is very quiet but easy walk to great restaurants, UVA campus and downtown mall. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen had all the basics. WiFi was erratic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house for our family (2 adults, 2 toddlers)! Super comfy and perfect location! The little cottage community was nice and friendly. The electricity turned off for just a few minutes from a storm. A neighbor stopped by to give us flashlights in case it went out again. We are talking about staying here again when we come back for a football and/or basketball game!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great location. From here it is possible to walk anywhere in Charlottsville. So far all the restaurants are tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Actually nicer than photos

I thought the property was much nicer than the photos online. The owner should update the photos I think because the house was newly painted and from the photos the house kinda looks more rundown. Some minor complaints: the AC was locked at 73° so it never felt cold and was hard to cool off, I saw small ants in main bedroom near the door leading to outside so owner may want to spray the area or make sure door is sealed completely, and there is a train that goes by at odd hours and is pretty loud so just be aware if that kinda thing bothers you. I don’t think the train ever woke me up but I did hear it randomly for those light sleepers. Location is great and super close to downtown area. I felt safe walking back late at night by myself. Overall I would recommend staying here for the price compared to the hotels in the area which aren’t even that nice and charge so much more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Davidson

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We are a active traveiling family with 7 VRBO Properties.
2 Ocean Front Houses in Oak Island NC
3 Ski Homes in Wintergreen, VA

Why they chose this property

We live in Lynchburg, VA an hour from Charlottesville and have a child who runs track and XC for UVA. We searched for a property for so we could go the C-Ville to have fun, and we found it! Walking distance from 50 restaurants, dozens of bars, UVA, sporting events, Live Music, Ice Skating...You name it, you can find it here.

What makes this property unique

This house is just the right size for getaway.

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English

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