Fantastic location, amenities, views, prices...the list goes on! We stayed in the A-Frame (Paw Paw) cabin, with a lake view right off the porch. We came after the office closed, but the cabin was unlocked for us, with lights on, keys on the table as well as need to know numbers and suggested points of interest. We then took our 2 dogs on a stroll around the lake and through the woods on the Outer Loop trail.
Small town Crozet is barely 20 minutes away with wonderful small local shops to eat there or take back to the cabin. Canoes and bikes are plenty and available for the taking so you can leave yours at home! Only thing you should bring is a fishing rod. Only minor downside to the lake is it IS well stocked with fish, but also home to all other lake dwelling creatures, so if you're looking to swim, it's fine, but quite murky and has lots of lilypads. Wineries, vinyards, orchards, and farms in abundance to take in more of the landscape, and downtown Charlottesville is close enough that you can get your city fix without taking out an entire day of travel and experience.
Plenty of other cabins as well as a lodge for weddings and other parties. Shared bon fire space as well with wood, matches, and newspaper to get a blaze going.
The Paw Paw was BEAUTIFULLY furnished with 2 hotel sized mini fridges, a full size freezer, small TV with DVD player, 4 range stove top and oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, all manner of cooking ware and utensils, games, books, wifi. Loft area has two twin beds, main floor has a bedroom with a queen bed, living/kitchen space with a table and futon, bathroom has a tub/shower and nice full sized sink for everyone toiletries. First aid kit in the bathroom vanity if needed!
Such a relaxing retreat. Will most certainly be back and hope to make it a...
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