Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Staunton, VA

The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
‪9 min walk‬
Mary Baldwin College
‪10 min walk‬
American Shakespeare Center
‪11 min walk‬
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Sweet Darling House is a 19th century home located on East Beverley Street in the renowned Gospel Hill neighborhood, and a short walk from downtown Staunton.
The house is situated on a beautiful outdoor wooded space, a wildlife viewer's dream!

Property manager

Annie Yancey

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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 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Staunton

Staunton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Wilson Park, while American Shakespeare Center and The Camera Heritage Museum are cultural highlights.

Staunton, VA

What's nearby

The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mary Baldwin College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
American Shakespeare Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gypsy Hill Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Frontier Culture Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Staunton Station - 17 min walk
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Green Room - ‬17 min walk
‪Gloria's Pupuseria - ‬20 min walk
‪Wrights Dairy-Rite - ‬16 min walk
‪Chicano Boy Taco - ‬18 min walk
‪Hardee's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown located?

Situated in Staunton, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Mary Baldwin College. American Shakespeare Center and All's Well Massage Studio are also within 15 minutes. Staunton Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

16 March 2025

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

70th birthday!

It was perfect! location was great and the house was ideal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

9 March 2025

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

Wonderful

My sisters and I had a lovely weekend! The house was charming, cozy, well stocked, safe, and clean. We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

19 November 2024

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

Perfect for a weekend away

Small, charming, old house tastefully updated and decorated, located in a bucolic setting yet close to town. Much thought has been given to amenities and supplies needed by guests during their short stay; we lacked for nothing. It has its own parking space, a front porch with a swing for 2 and a back porch with seating for six or so, overlooking woods where deer were roaming. Good restaurants and a fantastic bakery are close by, in town. It was just perfect for a get-away!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

4 April 2024

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

Welcoming and special

Charming and so comfortable home with every thoughtful amenity you could think of. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John I.

23 June 2024

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

Super cute!

Cute place, and Annie was great to work with. Only disappointed that our stay was cut short by a pet emergency back home. But would definitely book again if visiting Staunton or the surrounding area.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 January 2025

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

Christmas in Staunton

We stayed for 3 weeks just after the birth of our new grandson in early December. The location was very convenient. I cooked many dinners for the new parents and found the kitchen to be well stocked with all the pots, pans and utensils I needed, which made it much easier. Annie and Matt were charming and eager to please. Annie and I communicated several times during our stay. The house was very comfortable and met all our needs. I'd certainly recommend this property for a long weekend or an extended stay like ours.Thanks Annie and Matt for making our stay a pleasure!

Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

23 June 2024

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

Summer stay at Sweet Darling House

We thoroughly enjoyed Sweet Darling! We felt like it was a home away from home with anything we could ever need! There were even toiletries available in case we forgot any. We loved the patio out back and enjoyed the porch swing in the front. The area it was in felt secluded and safe, although close to downtown. There were board games that we could use, and the mattresses were comfortable. A TV was available with streaming apps that we could log in to. Upon check out, we could remove the log in info automatically. We would stay here again and recommend

Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

22 April 2024

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

Sweet Darling was Great

This little housse is like a very good cabin. 2 private bedrooms with one shared bath. Very tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for a good stay. New appliances and heating system, back deck has wonderful private view of the woods. Very quiet and restful, yet right in the middle of Staunton. All amenities were minutes from the house. Very clean and had a very interesting history to the house. Yet great modern renovation. Would definitely visit again. The host even left wine for us celebrate our anniversary. Annie was very helpful and accomodating.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Annie Yancey

My husband and I live on our nearby farm near Elkton, Virginia.

Why they chose this property

Distinction Magazine calls Staunton, "an architectural marvel, with Victorian flourishes next to Spanish tiles next to Italianate archways." Our house is situated among some of the most notable homes and just steps away from downtown.

What makes this property unique

Our Sweet Darling House is fitted with vintage inspired decor throughout our historically significant home, dating back to the 1800's. It is situated on a large wooded area, where spotting deer and other wildlife is commonplace.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property