John was an incredibly kind host (who left me some of the vegetables from his garden!) and went above and beyond in terms of responsiveness. The location was also great, being close to both the city and several fantastic, more remote locations.

While this home's remote location means that there is plenty of space and minimal noise at night, it also means that guests should prepare for the reality of bugs and signs of pests. This was normally not a large issue, but it did mean I needed to have wet wipes handy. Other concerns were a somewhat persistent stale smell in the house that was difficult to air out, issues with the AC (e.g., persistent moisture in the cupboards), and kitchenware that wasn't the cleanest upon arrival.

That said, the property as a whole is very charming. The gardens are lovely in full bloom and obviously very loved, and there is plenty of space and sunlight to enjoy.

I had a great stay at John’s place. It’s surrounded by nature and is about 15 minutes outside the city. Because of the location, I was dealing with quite a few insects getting in the house but it wasn’t such a big issue for me personally. It’s a great place for a quiet getaway to disconnect. My only disappointment was the outdated TV, which wasn’t useful for much.

this is a nice rustic place near Charlottesville but not uncomfortably close. beautiful garden, good for remote work.

I would describe this place as rustic. We stayed for 3 months and didn’t have any problems. We have a large truck which was tight in the driveway but we managed. John was very responsive if we needed anything. It is in the county with beautiful flowers that he takes care of.