Stay in history at the Swannanoa Gatekeeper Cottage, a cozy mountain retreat beside Swannanoa Palace. Enjoy timeless charm, modern comforts, and easy access to wineries, breweries, hiking trails, and wedding venues.
Stay in history at the Swannanoa Gatekeeper Cottage, a cozy mountain retreat beside Swannanoa Palace. Enjoy timeless charm, modern comforts, and easy access to wineries, breweries, hiking trails, and wedding venues.
With a stay at this vacation home in Waynesboro, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Shenandoah National Park and Waynesboro Heritage Museum. .This vacation home is 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Wintergreen Resort and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Shenandoah Valley Art Center.
Waynesboro Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Shenandoah Valley Art Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Plumb House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Getting around
Staunton Station - 24 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Basic City Beer Co. - 19 min walk
Papa John's Pizza - 3 min drive
The Estate Of Captain G Wilson - 8 min walk
Happ Coffee Roasters - 19 min walk
New Ming Garden Buffet and Grill - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cute Place 2yrs old near 2 Ski resorts, Many Wineries/Breweries, BR Parkway, .
Barbecue on the back deck and enjoy the cozy yard or sit on front porch. If you want to eat out only 2 miles from downtown with local restaurants. Also Basic City Beer which provides music. Short drive to Wintergreen Resort or Massanutten Resort and Water Park. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the scenery and quaint stops with cabins or trails. A mile from greenway or fishing in local river. Drive 15 minutes over the mountain to many beautiful breweries or wineries. Go a little further and enjoy all the city of Charlottesville has to offer and don't forget Thomas Jefferson Monticello.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
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)
General
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Cute Place 2yrs old near 2 Ski resorts, Many Wineries/Breweries, BR Parkway, . Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Pete F.
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Pete F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
D. Jamison C.
Jun 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value in Waynesboro
Great place with plenty of room. Roomier than we expected.
D. Jamison C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Sean P.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate
The house was newer but there were several things that were sub par. Broken tiles in bath, scuffed up walls throughout and very squeaky floor in kitchen/dining area