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The Recycled House - Walk Downtown

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A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A room with a wooden staircase, a door with a glass panel, and a poster on the wall.
A wicker sofa and table set against a wall with a window.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a window with a view of greenery.
A two-story building with a red and green exterior, a brick fireplace, and a small porch area.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Charlottesville, VA
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Jefferson Theater
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ting Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charlottesville

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Charlottesville, within a 5-minute drive of University of Virginia and Downtown Mall. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from John Paul Jones Arena and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Albemarle County Court House.

What's nearby

  • Historic Court Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Downtown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Jefferson Theater - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ting Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paramount Theater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 6 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Bodo's Bagels - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Guadalajara - ‬12 min walk

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 Recycled House - Walk Downtown

The Recycled House is a unique structure in Charlottesville's lovely North Downtown neighborhood. It is constructed primarily from materials that have come from somewhere else and are getting a second life. It took over six years to collect the materials and use them in a thoughtful way. The house was designed as a guest house and a lot of effort has been put into building a place that's welcoming, interesting and fun! The materials give the place a lot of soul, the light from the 33 windows is fantastic and the location could not be better!

Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall is just 4 short blocks away giving you access to over 60 restaurants as well as movie theaters, concert venues, grocery stores and some great shopping--all within walking distance. The University of Virginia is less than 2 miles away and accessible by the free trolley service. Monticello is less than 5 miles away--about 10 minutes by car.

The Recycled House sleeps 6. There's a king-sized bed in the main bedroom. The upstairs loft has a sleeper sofa that sleeps two, and there's a queen-sized sofa sleeper downstairs in the living room. The sofa sleepers are very comfortable. All the linens are soft and the towels are fluffy. There's a half-bath downstairs and a full bath upstairs.

The kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch appliances. There's a side porch, an upstairs deck outside with a tree house feel, and another deck off the kitchen in the back yard.

A washer/dryer is available off the upstairs bath.

Free wi-fi access is available.

The house is suitable for families with children. The staircase is a little steep, so you'll have to watch the little ones.

If you're searching for a really unique space in a great location, I welcome you to The Recycled House! For a sneak peak, check out the video at recycled.house.

When inquiring, PLEASE tell me a little bit about yourself, the purpose of your visit, and any special needs or requests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put towels in the blue hamper in the laundry room.
Leave the trash where it is, If there’s more than one bag of trash, please leave it on the deck off the kitchen and put your recycling in the green bin.
Please do not throw away perfectly good food. Just leave it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Note: Bookings canceled less than 8 days before start of stay will receive NO REFUND.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Recycled House Walk
The Recycled House - Walk Downtown Charlottesville
The Recycled House - Walk Downtown Private vacation home

The Recycled House - Walk Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 185 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Beautiful, tranquil, relaxing space. Great vibe. Debra was a responsive host as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at The Recycled House. It was near all of the shops and restaurants. It was the perfect location for a quick getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry C L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its hard to capture how cool this place is in the photos. It was the perfect place to hang between shows while we were in town for Billy Strings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun, beautiful, unique and well-designed home! Incredibly convenient location. Very clean space. Homemade chocolate chip cookies and the tour and explanation of the home on our arrival was a nice touch. We hope to return annually!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely, everything was perfect. Very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and home. Debra was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harlo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for the softball tournament and chose The Recycled House because it was within walking distance to the downtown mall. The drive to UVA was only 5-10 so it worked out nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hollie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra was very kind and her house is fascinating. Location is perfect for a quick walk downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ira K.

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

Excellent stay

The home is beautiful and the owner is delightful. Plus, the location is ideal. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi N.

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

All you need for a perfect stay

The location, amenities and welcoming host make the Recycled House a perfect home away from home in Charlottesville.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the recycled house (such a unique and cool place). Debra is a fabulous host and we absolutely enjoyed her house tour. The property's location is very convenient to attractions and shopping. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice Place Short Walk Downtown

Quiet and unique abode within short walk of everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra was a great host. The house is one of a kind and very conveniently located for walking to shops and restaurants on the downtown mall, or picking up the free trolley.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valentina B.

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

Wonderful and fun home in great location

We loved all of the interesting and fun things in the recycle house, and the owner was wonderful, Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit Charlottesville!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

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

Great Place and Great Host!!!

Such a wonderful and inspiring house. Host was extremely helpful and very communicative. Gave great recommendations ahead of our visit. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra was a great host! The house is very comfortable and we enjoyed all the craftmanship that went into building the Recycle House.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

UVA Reunions Weekend

We loved our stay at The Recycled House! It was cozy and perfect for our Charlottesville weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Great stay

We had a great long weekend at the Recycled House. Debra was great. The house was comfortable and well appointed. It is a really unique and neat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holland P.

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

Awesome

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

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

Fun time in C’ville

Great property, really nice, comfortable and great location. Debra is a wonderful host! Highly recommend for couples looking for a unique experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Magnificent

A great time, great people and a great property all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

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

Great location, beautiful home

We loved staying at this home. Debra was very welcoming, and even had fresh cookies waiting for us. Wood stove was so cozy, kitchen very well -appointed, beds very comfortable. Loved all the little seating areas and natural light.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arlena W.

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

Unique stay!

Completely as described and super clean! Deb the owner was lovely, gave an informative tour of the property. Lovely touches of sweets and local coffee. Very spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

A Home Away from Home

Peaceful and quiet. Close to downtown and restaurants. Love the accents and decor of the rental home. Definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Good neighborhood, great house

Debra was very welcoming and excited to show off her amazing recycled house property. We were comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is fantastic as well. I highly recommend this listing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024