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The Bazil Gordon House

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Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Falmouth, VA
  • University of Mary Washington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mary Washington Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • A.P. Hill Army Airfield (APH)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Full Bathroom 2

Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Bazil Gordon House

Travel back in time nearly 200 years and stay at the Bazil Gordon House -built by America's first millionaire. Circa 1820, this house started as the private home of Bazil Gordon a short walk from his trading outpost in Historic Falmouth, VA directly on the Rappahannock River. The house has also been a civil war hospital, a stop on the underground railroad, a tavern, an excavation site that found venetian trade beads in the back yard, and it is now completely remodeled in 2021 to host guests.

Property manager

Jared Smith

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
10pm Quiet Hours

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is on a river. University of Mary Washington Galleries and James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at YMCA Rowe Tennis Center and Central Park Fun Land. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fredericksburg Nationals Ballpark or The Range.
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Falmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Mary Washington - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carl's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Captain D's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bazil Gordon House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bazil Gordon House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bazil Gordon House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bazil Gordon House located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Fredericksburg Battlefield, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Indian Punch Bowl. Old Mill Park and YMCA Rowe Tennis Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

Victoria C.

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

Charming Historic Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We love history and we were thrilled to live within the storied walls, if only for a few days. There were plenty of towels, clean bedding and a well-stocked kitchen. We will have beautiful, peaceful memories of our time here and we are grateful to our host for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

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

Bazil Gordon House

House was clean and accommodated all people staying there. The history of the house was very interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit A.

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

very nice

The vacation home was very nice, we liked our time there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time and the house had everything that we needed. I didn’t know how to change the temperature on the second floor, but the response was super quick and was resolved within two minutes of me sending a message! It worked perfectly it was just user error.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

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

Lovely Historic Property

I stayed at the Bazil Gordon home with friends and family for a three day weekend. We were celebrating the recovery of our friend who was in a catastrophic accident one year ago. This is the first time she had left her Mother's home. We sat on the peaceful back deck and enjoyed the "old south' lawn, as well as the neighbor's beautiful gardens. It could not have been more peaceful. The house was very clean and neatly organized. Thank you to Jared who did everything he could to make our stay possible. Rent this house with confidence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

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

Very nice!

Adorable, fully-renovated historic house! Very close to downtown Fredericksburg with tons of options for coffee shops and restaurants. Booked this for myself and three co-workers so the four bedrooms were ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Very nice

The home is very nice, in a convenient location, and was a great place to stay for a couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

A PIECE OF HISTORY!

A great place to stay in an area so steeped in history. Perfect for our family's long holiday weekend. Communication with the owner was good and house was located centrally to Fredericksburg and all of its historic attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Welcome respite in a historic home

Convenient location near sites in downtown Fredericksburg, and a stones throw from a lovely shaded, paved walking path. Comfortable home for our family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Perfect!

We had the privilege of staying at the Gordon Basil house for a week. This was such a fun place to stay, away from the city but close enough to enjoy day trips to the capital and surrounding history. The house is a beautiful mix of its historic significance and modern comforts. The space was perfect for our family of 5 to 6. The house was old and it was exciting to imagine what each room may have looked like 200 years ago. The kitchen was large and modern, the bedrooms were large enough with space to move around. The dining room and living room were comfortable and beautiful. The exposed brick was beautiful. The back yard was a garden! Very lush and beautiful filled with fireflies each evening. The laundry room is in the basement, but that is to be expected in a old building such as this and we enjoyed considering the purpose of this space long ago. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T., Newnan, GA, USA

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

College tour

Staying at this historic property added a lot to our tour of the University of Mary Washington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Connersville, USA

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Nice renovation and location!

Visiting a historic area and staying in the Brazil Gordon house completed our experience. The arrangement of the four upstairs bedrooms and two bathrooms created privacy for each family. We had grandparents on the front end of the house and a family of four facing the backyard. The river park across the street was an additional pleasant surprise. We dined at the wonderful cafe within easy walking distance. Even though the house is old the renovations have created modern day comforts with tasteful decor. Would be interested in staying there again? Absolutely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basil Gordon

My wife and I along with our guest love the location love the house love the layout it was perfect. One point to let you know about the upstairs bathroom it faces the back wall, the shower curtain and the seal around the bathtub is getting to be a little moldy. Otherwise everything was great and we do it again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Beautiful and comfortable part of history

Everything about our stay was perfect. We came in for my son's High Graduation and had a lovely time. The beds were all unanimously super comfortable. We were also very appreciative of the early check-in. We highly recommend this property for anyone coming to the Fredericksburg, VA area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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Great house in a great location

The Basil Gordon house is a gem. Well-kept and we’ll-equipped along with a super location convenient to Fredericksburg and shopping (groceries, etc). The owner provides all the info you need in a printed binder. The only downside was some exterior/vehicular noise, but I’m still going with a 5-star rating. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

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

Roomy clean nice outdoor spaces

Loved this rental! The six of us had plenty of room. The house was very clean and well appointed. Nice yard and great front and rear porches. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Historic home

An amazing background and story for an historic home, that one can experience as part of the feel as part of a visit to the Old Dominion. We really appreciated the experience, and loved the home. For a great price, I’d say it was definitely worthwhile as a place to stay, as well as an excellent historic backdrop and a most memorable vacation highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Family visit to historic Fredericksburg

We loved the location of the home. It was very centrally located for all we wanted to do. You could feel the history around you! The home itself was very well laid out. It was set up in a way that allowed us to be together in the evening, but we each had a room to go to at the end of the day. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were cozy! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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Amazing for our Christmas family gathering

Perfect for our small family Christmas gathering! Everyone loved this house. The decor and modernizations with also keeping keeping some original elements to the house was great along with the history! I’m sure the family was expecting some paranormal activity but I did not hear of any or see any while there. Plenty of space for everyone, the kitchen was very spacious with also a great loft at the top! The view was awesome of the river, however just be advised that if we get lots of rain the river will flood down further down River Rd past the parking for the trail access so chances are vdot will close the road which unfortunately happened to us while we were there, but we were still able to get to our driveway. There is a great seating area with a fire pit in the back, unfortunately we did not use it due to the freezing temps after the storm. Laundry is located in the basement. Porch area with seating in the front and the back. There was a grill there but we did not use it. Driveway is difficult to see at night, ample parking behind the house for 3-4 cars/ small suvs, however if you have a large truck parking with those cars in the back was a little difficult, there is a tree in the back that is along the driveway which is difficult to see if you are trying to back out. So if anything I would suggest a spotlight on the tree just for easier night visibility. My husband just resorted to parking his truck on the main straightaway of the driveway and we could just move the truck in and out if people needed to leave. We did experience some water pressure issues if we had two water features running at the same time, Jared did inform us ahead of time there would probably be an issue with the pressure due to it being a county fix in the area. Easy Trail and bike access and close the all the great restaurants and shopping of Fredericksburg and the Central Park shopping area. My in-laws wanted to buy the house! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

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

Awesome Property!!

I am a VRBOer - this is the 4th VRBO property I’ve stayed in this year and it was THE BEST!! Best location-wise (you can get to EVERYTHING within minutes - including WALKING to a great breakfast place!, Best parking, Best amenities - have found COVID seems to equal “bring your own everything” but this place had it all, I felt so pampered! and above-all, BEST HISTORY! We do a family Christmas Adventure each year in lieu of gifts - this year I chose Fredericksburg and WE LOVED IT! Now we want to come for a summer visit and YES, we will be looking at this AWESOME PROPERTY!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake and Lolita H.

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Awesome place

We stayed for thanksgiving it was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

We were beyond happy! This is a beautiful home steeped in history but brought into this century with beautiful decorating design and thoughtful appointments. The living spaces were roomy and easily provided for the 6 of us (8 for 1 night) the sound/alarm machines were a nice touch. The kitchen had all we needed. We spent a great deal of time on the deck and at the fire pit which was perfect! Located directly across from a park walking trail, we enjoyed exploring the beautiful scenery by the river. A wonderful experience! I would highly recommend to anyone and especially those who appreciate thoughtful beauty in comfortable home setting!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., North Hollywood, CA

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

Excellent property amazing location

We absolutely loved this place. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the fredericksburg area, its a real gem
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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