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Exterior
Exterior
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Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Stuart, VA
  • Wood Brothers Racing Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Fairy Stone State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #5

1 Double Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom #3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gathering House

Our secluded 2,500 square foot home is fully equipped to accommodate! Our home is located just beyond the Stuart, VA town limits. There is only one other home in site. The kitchen is stocked and ready to cook a full course meal. The stove and oven are gas. Please feel free to use items found in the refrigerator and pantry.

The spacious home is beautifully designed for a quiet weekend. Sip on coffee on the large deck that over looks a small stream.

Master bedroom is located on the main floor has a king size bed with bathroom: walk-in shower and jacuzzi tub.
Bedroom #2 is located on the main level with a queen size bed.
There are two bedrooms upstairs. An additional bedroom can be found in the basement.

Our home is equipped with Blink security cameras. You will find the cameras at the front door, deck and basement door.

Looking for adventure? Hanging Rock State Park or a NASCAR experience at the Martinsville Speedway. Other area attractions include: Mt. Airy, NC and Andy Griffith Museum, Mabry's Mill, Stanburn Winery, Chateau Morrisette Winery, Primland Resort, Villa Appalaccia Winery, hiking, fishing, Wood Brothers Racing Museum, Floyd Fest, Front Porch Fest, quaint shops and restaurants.

For infants and toddlers: A portable crib is stored in closet in the guest bedroom on the main floor.

No pets.
No parties.
Internet is provided and is strong enough to stream movies while working from home.

We visit our home regularly. Please be respectful of our personal items throughout the home.

Property manager

Christy Menear
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are plenty of toys for both boys and girls.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you use the fire pit, please use the provided bucket beside the spigot to put the fire out completely.
Do not use the wood stove located in the finished basement.
Do not use the China located in kitchen.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stuart

Located in Stuart, this holiday home is in a rural area. Stanburn Winery and Primland Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Floyd Farmers Market and Liberty Fair Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Nancy's Candy Company and Textile Heritage Trail. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and hunting in the area.
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Stuart, VA

What's nearby

  • Wood Brothers Racing Museum - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Fairy Stone State Park - 29 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Mabry Mill - 30 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Primland Resort Golf Course - 46 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stuart Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honduras Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elizabeth's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering House located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Stuart Town Office, Wood Brothers Racing Museum and Reynolds Homestead. Byrds Marker and Fred Clifton Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT O.

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

Beautiful Home & Property

Have stayed here for years now and am never disappointed. As the title suggests, just a beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Thanks go out to the hospitable hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Peaceful property

Beautiful well kept home on a beautiful piece of land.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Fantastic place for a get away

Every year I take my girls for a getaway weekend. This house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT O.

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

Bucolic Property

Have stayed here for several years now and always appreciate the property and accommodating owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

HBB’s

We loved the property. It was clean, welcoming, and gave us the privacy we wanted. I will definitely be booking another stay in the spring. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

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

Felt like staying at a family home!

Felt like staying at a family home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Beautiful location

Really enjoyed the property .would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Amazing home & property

The Gathering House is an ideal place to meet with friends/family in a beautiful area of Virginia.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquisa D.

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

Beautiful home

This is a beautiful home! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin T.

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

Just what we needed

Very clean, comfortable, plenty of space. Everything we needed was there and the owner provided clear communication for an easy weekend away. We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha A.

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

Family Getaway

My family had a wonderful time. This location was perfect for our visit to Fairy Stone State Park, Floyd, Meadows of Dan, and a couple of other small towns. Although our river float plans were rained out, there was plenty to do at the house. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook family meals. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT O.

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

Stuart, VA

Absolutely beautiful and serene location. The house is magnificent and so are the owners. Thanks very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie S.

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

Stuart home

Beautiful home. Clean. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Time in Stuart Va

We had a wonderful time staying at the house. Super clean, quiet neighborhood, great WiFi! We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the deers & turkeys. Nice backyard with the babbling brook. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

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

Wonderful place to stay

The house was clean, and the necessities were all provided. We've stayed there multiple times and have really enjoyed our stay. The house provides so much for our large family. The only concern we had was the deck. It seemed to not be real sturdy one side especially. Otber than that everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

We'll be back!

We've been here 3 times for our family reunion. It's a great house and we love it! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Family time

We spent a long weekend w/our folks n family. The place was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Perfect location for relaxing getaway

This home was so welcoming and comfortable. We were visiting my mother who had moved to a nearby assisted living facility in Stuart. It was a perfect spot to take her to spend time with us. We will surely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri David S.

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

Perfect Place!

Beautiful home! Clean, homey, provides everything you could need. A very private setting, however close to everything. For those of us who stayed at the home and for those family members that lived locally and visited, we had the best time. We laughed, told stories, played Corn Hole, cards, took walks (and saw a bear), shopped, barbequed on the grill, made meals in the well stocked kitchen to share with family, and the best thing of all we made great memories. This "Gathering House" is true to it's name. A wonderful experience for our entire family. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hooshang A.

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

Our Motorcycle trip

We stayed at Rick and Christy's property for 2 nights on our motorcycle trip from Canada to Tail of Dragon, their place was ideal for 6 of us with plenty of rooms and the kitchen had almost everything for cooking a meal. Just a note to our fellow bikers; the driveway from the road to the house is gravel and it is a bit challenging to ride, please be cautious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C., RIdgeville, SC

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

Makes you feel at home

Second year we rented this house for our annual visit to Martinsville Speedway. What a great family home. We plan to book it for that event on into the future. Great owners who work with you no matter the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT O.

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

Hate to be redundant but...

Have stayed here before and hope to return. A most beautiful home in a most beautiful setting. Of course, Stuart VA is one of the best places on the planet! The owners are so very accommodative and have all the amenities readily available. Thank you, Christie and Rick.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Amazing property

Rented the house for a 3 day weekend to meet up with some friends and go to a local event that was happening. House is clean, with plenty of room for the 6 of us (all grown men), fantastic yard and just an all around awesome visit. Will be returning for a family vacation soon. Can't go wrong with the gathering house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Canadian Thanksgiving

None of us are Canadian, but it makes a convenient annual holiday for three brothers, with their wives, to get together. Sometimes we are joined by cousins, but it happens because they promised their mother before she died that they would always remain close to one another. We enjoyed the spacious house and beautiful grounds as we relaxed and enjoyed being together. It was very welcoming and was perfect for our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Togetherness

The Gathering Place is aptly named. We have stayed in the past and this visit was even better than the last. The property has the amazing ability to offer total and complete privacy but without sacrificing being close to everything. Minutes from restaurants, Walmart, the gorgeous DeHart Park, and easy access to the highway... but still away from everything. We had a night where we just sat on the hill and listened to the night fall and watched as fireflies lit up the trees like Christmas lights. We loved having the pack & play, baby gate, and high chair easily accessible. The layout of the house is perfect for family togetherness. We did some cooking, enjoyed some reading, and the kids loved the toys and exploring the beautiful yard. We did a day in Greensboro and a day in Winston Salem. The location makes it easy to get to. Highly recommend the house and the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christy Menear

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We are both educators. We worked in Stokes County, North Carolina for 14 years until relocating to Greene County, Pennsylvania. Rick is a principal at Bobtown Elementary School. Christy teaches Special Education to students with moderate to severe disabilities.

We have three beautiful children who keep us extremely busy. Austin is in pharmacy school at High Point University. Clay is attending Pierpont Technical School learning how to be a mechanic on small engine airplanes. Ella is a senior in high school who is looking forward to attending the University of Alabama.

Rick spends any free time he can find in the woods.

We plan to return to Stuart after we retire.

Why they chose this property

Christy's father and step-mother graciously gave us the land to build on.

Languages:

English

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