Skyline Crest - Spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 120-Mile Panorama
Skyline Crest is a private mountain-top retreat high in the Blue Ridge Mountains west of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Part of a 1,400-acre gated compound bordering the Shenandoah National Park, the property offers supreme privacy in one of the most spectacular natural settings in the Eastern Mountains. Deer, bear and turkey wander through the forests and open fields. Hawks soar overhead. An elevation of 3,200 feet ensures cool temperatures and constant breezes throughout the summer.
The views from the striking contemporary house are breathtaking - a 120-mile panorama from the level Piedmont in the east, over the near Blue Ridge and the Shenandoah Valley to the distant Alleghenies, fading far into West Virginia. (See the video link on this page) Five decks, including a spacious rooftop deck, open onto the various daytime vistas - and at night provide for thrilling star-gazing under some of the darkest skies in the Mid-Atlantic.
The house itself (2 bedrooms, 2 full baths) features every modern convenience, including a state-of-the art kitchen, satellite TV and wireless internet.
Although it feels like a world apart, Skyline Crest is only 40 minutes from Charlottesville and Jefferson's University of Virginia, giving you easy access to all the cultural amenities that a cosmopolitan University community can offer. There are many distinguished vineyards in the vicinity, and wines from the Monticello American Viticultural Area (named for Jefferson's home) are considered among the best produced anywhere in the Eastern United States. Also nearby is Wintergreen, the renowned four-season resort, featuring two award-winning golf courses and some of the best skiing and snowboarding south of New England.
Some final notes:
1. Skyline Crest is located at the summit of Buck's Elbow Mountain, just above the town of Crozet. We like guests to know that the drive ends with a 5 mile ascent up a gravel road. It's a very good road, well maintained and, except in snow or ice, fine for 2-wheel drive. (See the picture in our Photos section.) It is, however, curvy and steep in places. In the winter months, because weather in the mountains can be unpredictable, we do recommend 4-wheel drive.
2. At the very top of the Mountain, about 150 yards behind our house, there is a small complex of FAA radio towers. These don't interfere in any way with our views, a 270-degree panorama facing entirely in the other direction. But you do see them as you drive up, and from the parking area at the rear of our property. There are 6 unlighted towers, all quite low compared to broadcast radio or cell towers. About 60 feet tall. The setting is very much like that of an oceanfront beach house, with a gorgeous, unobstructed view of the ocean – but perhaps with a radio or water tower behind the house on the other side of the road. The towers are very low wattage – used only to relay airline communications. In more than 20 years of renting the house (hundreds of parties), we have had only 4 or 5 guests tell us that the towers affected their enjoyment in any way. We believe that the view photos on our web pages and the testimonials from our guests speak for themselves, but if you’d like to have a clearer sense what you see from the back of the house we are glad to send a photo taken from the parking area.
3. Although the house has Wifi, we cannot allow video streaming (Netflix, YouTube etc.). Our internet service is through Hughesnet, a satellite provider - the only option in our remote location. Satellite internet speeds are marginal for video streaming. Also - like all satellite services, Hughesnet gives a fixed data allowance each month. We are on their highest-data plan, but, even so, just a few HD streamed movies will consume an entire month's allowance. We do have DirctTV satellite cable as well as a DVD player at the house.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the house, the setting, or anything else, please don't hesitate to email or call us before submitting your booking request.
| Nearest Airport | CHO | 50 minutes |
House
Bedroom(s): 2 ( 4 Sleeps )
King: 1, Queen: 1, Rollaway: 1
Bathroom(s): 2
Jetted Tub: 1, Tub: 1, Walk-in Shower: 2
Adventure, Away From It All, Romantic, Tourist Attractions
Mountains
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Clothes Dryer, Deck / Patio, Dining Area, Gated Entry, Linens Provided, Telephone, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Wireless Internet, Wood Stove
Alarm Clock, Basement, Blender, Coffee Maker, Cooking Utensils, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hair Dryer, Heating, Ice Maker, Internet, Jetted Bath Tub, Kitchen, Living Room, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster
Deck / Patio, Lawn / Garden, Outdoor Charcoal Grill, Outdoor Furniture, Picnic Table, Porch / Veranda, Terrace / Balcony
Private Car Park
Antiquing, Hiking, Photography, Scenic Drives, Sight Seeing, Walking, Wildlife Viewing
| - | Nightly rate | Weekly | Monthly | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Weekend | |||||
| Rate summary | $275 - $325 | $1,900 | - | 2 Nights | - | |
| Type | Price | Charge Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Fee | Required | $100 | One time |
| Lodging Tax | Required | 10.3% | One time |
| Pet Fee | Optional / Seasonal | $50 | One time |
| Refundable Security Deposit | Required | $250 | One time |
Check in: 15:00, Check out: 11:00
