![Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres (20 km2), with Jefferson using slaves for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets.
Jefferson designed the main house using neoclassical design principles described by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, subsequently reworking the design through much of his presidency to include design elements popular in late 18th-century Europe and integrating numerous of his own design solutions. Situated on the summit of an 850-foot (260 m)-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, the name Monticello derives from the Italian for "little mount". Along a prominent lane adjacent to the house, Mulberry Row, the plantation came to include numerous outbuildings for specialized functions, e.g., a nailery; quarters for domestic slaves; gardens for flowers, produce, and Jefferson's experiments in plant breeding — along with tobacco fields and mixed crops. Cabins for field slaves were located farther from the mansion.
At Jefferson's direction, he was buried on the grounds, in an area now designated as the Monticello Cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Monticello Association, a society of his descendants through Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson.[4] After Jefferson's death, his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph sold the property. In 1834 it was bought by Uriah P. Levy, a commodore in the U.S. Navy, who admired Jefferson and spent his own money to preserve the property. His nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy took over the property in 1879; he also invested considerable money to restore and preserve it. In 1923, Monroe Levy sold it to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF), which operates it as a house museum and educational institution. It has been designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1987 Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082929/fc297070-6be5-4ba5-8b01-2648f1f046f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Bridgewater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"I had the most wonderful stay at this cottage! It was serene, spotless, and perfectly done in every way. Every detail was thoughtful and made the space feel warm, welcoming, and peaceful. Truly one of the best stays I’ve ever had—I left feeling refreshed, grounded, and grateful. Highly recommend!"
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$163 nightly
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The Firefly Cottage
Staunton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
"Peaceful and sweet cottage enjoyed our stay."
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Free Union
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"It was a wonderfully serene space for our anniversary trip!"
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Glade Cottage at White Lotus Eco Spa Retreat
Stanardsville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Great stay"
Caroline T.
$160 nightly
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Cottage on the Farm
Stuarts Draft
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4)
"Had a great stay in this cute farm cabin. The host was communicative and responsive, and even shared eggs from his chickens! The place was clean, bed was VERY comfortable, and the location was great- close enough to major highways/roads to get around but far enough into farmland to get a real authentic experience. Will definitely stay again! "
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Charming Eastham Guesthouse
Charlottesville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Lovely spot near Charlottesville, great for families or small groups. Guesthouse was clean and has a nice kitchen. "
Nicholas K.
$194 nightly
The price is $222
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Private cabin in wine country
Scottsville
Birds and Bees Cottage
Crozet
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Loved staying at the Birds and Bees Cottage. It was so peaceful waking up each day, sitting on the porch and enjoying the views of the farm. This cottage was the perfect spot to unwind after visiting some local wineries. It was quiet and very easy to relax on the porch with a good book in the evening. Hope to return in the fall. "
Lisa P.
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