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Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Exceptional

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

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Wintergreen Resort, VA
  • Popular LocationWintergreen Resort17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSherando Lake Recreation Area22 min drive
  • AirportCharlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)66 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.

Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families!

Breathe in the fresh mountain air when you stay at The Retreat at Wintergreen in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This updated and spacious family-friendly home located in a quiet cul-de-sac includes two gas fireplaces, second floor deck, and a play area for the kiddos. The mountain has something for everyone from hiking, skiing, and swimming, to beer and wine tasting. The house is a short drive to the Wintergreen Spa and Lodge, and a quick walk to Devil's Knob Overlook and an Old Appalachian Trailhead.

This spacious home has two large entertaining areas. On the main level enjoy the beautiful floor to ceiling windows offering a seasonal sunset mountain view with an up-to-date kitchen. Walk out onto the second floor porch to have your morning cup of coffee while listening to nature's serenade. The main floor also includes a gas fireplace, the master bedroom and bathroom with exposed beams and an extra half bathroom.

The other entertaining space is located in the basement which has a gas fireplace along with a TV and fridge as well as another area for outdoor covered seating.. A full bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and garage are also located on this level.

The third floor boasts beautiful exposed hardwood ceilings and a special children's nook where they can enjoy playing games, coloring, and other kid-centric activities. Two bedrooms and one bath can also be found on this level.

Property manager

Brett Sullivan

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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

Property is also known as

House Nellysford
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Nellysford

About the neighborhood

Nellysford

Located in Nellysford, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance, while Zeus Digital Theater and Shenandoah Valley Art Center are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Wintergreen Resort - 17 min walk
  • Raven's Roost Overlook - 15 min drive
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 17 min drive
  • Sherando Lake Recreation Area - 22 min drive
  • Stoney Creek Golf Course - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 49 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Devils Backbone Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Creek Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Blue Toad Hard Cider - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Market - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of George Washington National Forest and Wintergreen Resort. Reids Gap Trailhead and Raven's Roost Overlook are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Above the Clouds! Perfect Escape for Families! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Wonderful house. It felt very spacious — plenty of space for our group to spread out. Big windows with beautiful views, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds. A 5 minute drive to the skiing at Wintergreen. The owner sent us an extremely helpful pdf brochure ahead of time with very detailed information about the house. Our only challenge was with climate control — in winter, with the heat running, the living areas and master bedroom felt cool while the other bedrooms felt warm. Just keep that in mind when allocating bedrooms to the people in your party. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The place was spectacular. Hope to be able to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik J., Yorktown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun weekend
This is the second time our family has stayed in this house. It was a great place for us and we hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely. Awesome ski weekend l!
Exactly as advertised. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, large, comfortable, and convenient location
We loved our stay at this beautiful home. Everything was extremely clean, and the bathrooms and kitchen looked new. The family room furniture is so comfortable for a large group to recline and relax after a day of skiing. The kitchen was stocked with coffee k-cups, a nice double griddle pan, toaster, and Belgian waffle maker, which made family breakfast so nice and easy. We loved our stay here and had no complaints. We hope to return to the same property again—no need to look anywhere else in Wintergreen. This home had everything we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the Retreat
We had a great stay! The home was well equipped with everything we needed. The home was spacious and clean. We will definitely keep it in mind for another trip to Wintergreen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, Special, Quality Time!
We know the Wintergreen Retreat ranks as one of our best vacation homes yet! Our children and grandkids met in this beautiful mountain home for Thanksgiving as well as a birthday celebration. This house is so well appointed with.....just about everything! Not only were we able to cook Thanksgiving dinner there but just about all our other meals. We wanted especially to be "home" for dinner, so we did not miss the stunning sunsets over the mountains! And the stars at night..my goodness...amazing! The home is decorated in such a warm and comforting style. From the super comfortable, plush reclining sofas to the lovely flooring, striking windows...you just wanted to sit in that great room and take it all in! They even had some tasteful holiday decorations about that made it even more welcoming. You can see careful attention was paid to details throughout the whole, very clean house, with quality furnishing, bedding, towels etc. including current, well cared for games for both adult and children. They especially loved both the puzzle and Lego table downstairs! The owners were also very efficient and promptly answered all emails or calls. We had a minor inconvenience happen in the home through no fault of ours or the owners. They responded and made arrangements immediately, on a holiday weekend! They were also caring enough to leave some Happy Birthday balloons and chocolates for the birthday celebration. Wintergreen property is AMAZING! So many opportunities to hike right in Wintergreen. A favorite was the Shamokin Waterfall hike..so pretty! We also went off property to striking Crabtree Falls. That was also amazing! All in all..a fabulous home, perfect holiday, birthday, quality time spent, and precious memories made in such a beautiful setting. So thankful for that experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a fabulous stay. The house was clean and very accommodating for 8 friends. Very spacious and had everything we needed! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Our family loved this Wintergreen retreat. It was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We would definitely go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik J., Yorktown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house!
This house was fantastic! It was very clean and had everything you could want readily available. We would love to return to this house in the future. It was the perfect place for our family to gather for some fall fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022