Description
Circa 1838. La Vista has a long and unusual past, rich in Civil War history. Both Confederate and Union armies camped here, and this is where the Ninth Cavalry was sworn in. It is no wonder then that the house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The house, a Classical Revival structure with high ceilings and wide pine floors, sits on 10 acres of pasture and woods. The grounds include a pond stocked with bass. Guest quarters include a spacious room with a king-size, four-poster bed, fireplace and Empire furniture or the two-bedroom plantation kitchensuite that can accommodate up to six guests and includes a fireplace. Breakfasts feature homemade egg dishes from hens raised on the property.
This property has been featured in Mid-Atlantic Country, Free Lance Star, Richmond Times Dispatch. Location: Country.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $145 to $165 Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 2 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces, 1 two-bedroom suite. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: Some holiday weekends Cancellation: If lodgings are refused to other guests and room cannot be refilled, party is responsible for fee Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Central Air, Clock Radio, Telephone, Coffeemaker, Television, Desk, VCR, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bath Amenities, Iron/Ironing Board and satellite TV. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, fresh brown eggs from resident hens, modem, video, book library, children's library and working fireplaces. Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Modem Connection, Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers and Gym Nearby.
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Activities |
Other Activities: Amusement Park, Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, pond, rowboat and bird-watching.
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Historic Interest |
The plantation is within 15 miles of battlefields, museums, historic homes and within an hour from historic spots such as Monticello, Mt. Vernon, Stratford Hall and Washington, D.C. Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted) and Local Register (Granted). Historic Memberships: National Trust and Local Historical Society.
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Romantic Interest |
 Pencil post cherry tester canopy beds, working fireplaces
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