Private Paradise - Historic 1870 Home on 630 Acre Estate - Pool, Lake, Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Private Paradise - Historic 1870 Home on 630 Acre Estate - Pool, Lake, Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Private Paradise - Historic 1870 Home on 630 Acre Estate - Pool, Lake, Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Private Paradise - Historic 1870 Home on 630 Acre Estate - Pool, Lake, Views located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from James River and within 12 mi (20 km) of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Powhatan State Park. Byrd Cellars Winery and Vineyard is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Oct 11, 2024

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Paradise at LaVallee farm!

We loved the farmhouse and surrounding property. Plenty of room to spread out and comfortable, clean amenities with fully stocked pantry. We hope to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R. L.

Aug 22, 2024

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Lovely and peaceful spot!

Great getaway! We swam, fished, roasted marshmallows, and wandered the fields. The house is very comfortable, and the porch and patio were also wonderful for enjoying the outdoors. Easy day-trip distance to Richmond or Charlottesville.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

Jul 21, 2024

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Movie like setting

Had a great few days. It is a beautiful property. Secluded and tranquil. Has everything you need but town is still close by in case you forget something.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Aug 6, 2023

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Amazing location

This was our third time visiting, we absolutely love this location. Exceptionally clean, well stocked and owners are accommodating and kind. Location is private and beautiful. Before we left we where already talking about when we want to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Jul 6, 2020

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Amazing!

We would love to stay again. The property was so clean and all amenities up-to-date. Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Jul 31, 2024

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Relaxing Getaway

Wonderful stay in a very peaceful location! We enjoyed swimming in the pool, sitting on the front porch reading, and fishing at the lake. Just want to give an FYI that there is a caretaker who lives on the property and he came over/we saw him pretty much every day. Not a complaint or anything just want to let others know! Overall we absolutely loved our stay and look forward to returning in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Jul 16, 2023

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A Wonderful Vacation

My family stayed at this wonderful Farm House. The pool was fantastic and it was very clean. We were around an hour or so from Williamsburg, Bush Gardens, James Town, and other museums. My Son enjoyed the pond and had a great time catching fish. This is farm country it is quiet and at times you can here the cows moo on the next farm. The house was clean and comfortable. The owners were nice and they answered all my questions. We loved the time we were there!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne B., Dover, Delaware

Aug 24, 2019

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Three Days in the Country

We had a very nice stay. Fishing was great. Property was as advertised. Very peaceful. Saw more goldfinches than we've ever seen before ! We would definitely come again. Minor concerns: (1) Wish the grass had been cut so we could have played croquet. (2) Grass coming up in the tennis court could be problem if you play a serious game.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Aug 9, 2024

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Wonderful stay at the Farm!

We stayed 4 nights at the Farm, which used to be a working dairy farm from the pictures inside. It's really just as lovely as the pictures convey. The pool is large and beautiful and the grounds are immense. We had our golden retriever with us and you'd think she was just released from prison (of course, do be careful if your dog is a wanderer!). We enjoyed hours in the pool, cornhole, badminton, and game nights inside. The house has a rustic feel (in a good way) but is immaculate and very well-cared for. Kitchen extremely well-supplied, too. If you're looking for some away time to recharge with your family, I don't think you can do better. Communication with the owner (CC) was great; I generally heard back within an hour to any question I had before arrival. They do have a long-term tenant who lives in a separate property several hundred yards away, but we never actually saw him and I don't think you would feel any intrusion on the wonderful privacy of the Farm.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Sep 14, 2024

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A Truly Special Place

Oh, gosh. What can I say about this property? I rented the house with my young adult daughters during the first week of September, and from the moment we drove the long driveway up to the house, we were all in love. Honestly, I don't think the pictures do it justice. The living quarters were bigger than I envisioned; the pool was even more awesome than it looks, and the surroundings way more beautiful than I imagined. Being there had a magical, surreal quality to it that was so unique. On top of that, Jim was so responsive. After a tree came down in a storm, blocking our exit, Jim was there within an hour to remove it. When the propane was empty, Jim was there immediately to replace it. And so on. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

Jul 20, 2024

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Fabulous!

We had an amazing time! The house, grounds, and pool are beautiful. Lovely furnishings, very clean, and well appointed. It was a perfect family get away for our three generation group. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

Jul 17, 2024

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Great Stay

2nd time at property and still an excellent choice!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Jun 19, 2023

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Secluded, relaxing, and beautiful

Our family had a relaxing stay at the farm. The pool was crystal clear. The house is and acerage was beautiful. My husband loved fishing in the 6 acre lake, my kids loved the pool, my husky loved thr 630 acres, and I loved it all. So much history and charm on the farm.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

May 26, 2023

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Amazing place!!

The house itself is beautiful, clean, decorated very nicely. It is stocked with plenty of cookware and utensils. It is so quiet there at night- what a change from the city! The grounds are well kept and we were in the pool everyday. My husband enjoyed fishing and caught a few brag-worthy fish. If you enjoy bird watching you will love this place. I saw goldfinches, blue birds, indego buntings, 2 types of egrets, and many more. One night we had a bonfire and watched the bats. Our two huskies loved the place as well, and my boy dog was very much against leaving at the end. Pros: quiet, peaceful, stunningly gorgeous, sparkling pool, comfortably close to offsite activities Cons: My only slight complaint was that durring our short stay some non-emergency landscaping was scheduled which interfered with our secluded getaway. I feel this could have been arranged between bookings as we felt awkward swimming and reading by the pool as someone worked right next to us, and though the landscaper did a great job it was jarring having loud gas engine running although it was brief. Obviously a place this nicely manicured will need frequent upkeep and the owner did give notice. Things to note: there is someone else living in the building beside the house, I think it is the caretaker. He was quiet and did not bother us at all. There are full trees between the buildings that allow for privacy Overall I highly recommend this place for some rest, relaxation and beautiful wildlife watching!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas (Tom) V., Lynchburg, VA

Aug 30, 2022

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Just Love Everything About LaVallee

Great house in a great location, and the pool is wonderful. Loved every minute of our 25 night stay, as well as our 14 night stay in 2021. Planning to stay even more nights next summer. While a pleasant 2 hour drive for us, only 30-45 minutes for people in and around Richmond. A real gem in a bucolic location. We could not have found a better place. The owners are fantastic and respond quickly to all questions.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Galax, Virginia

Jul 30, 2022

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Excellent vacation

I love how secluded the property is. The pool was my absolute favorite part of the trip. The home was spotless.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Jul 26, 2022

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Perfect Getaway

4th year renting house, no one ever gets tired of going there. Great place for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra W.

Jul 6, 2022

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Wonderful getaway!

Our little family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! What a beautiful house and property! CC and Jim were very responsive and helped salvage our vacation plans after a storm the previous week left the rental without power and with several trees down. At first we thought we would have to cancel the entire week, but when the power was restored quicker than expected, CC and Jim worked hard to get the property ready for us and we were still blessed with 5 wonderful nights at La Vallee! Thank you CC and Jim for working so hard to make it work! We hope to be back again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Apr 5, 2022

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Nostalgia at it’s best! This property was amazing, serene, relaxing. So peaceful❤️

Easy, had no problems renting. Everything was available when we arrived

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Mar 5, 2022

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Great country retreat

We enjoyed a relaxing, peaceful week at La Vallée. The house's history is fascinating and the property is beautiful.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas (Tom) V., Lynchburg, VA

Sep 1, 2021

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Family and National History Tour

Although we had forgotten, Goochland County, VA was home to some of our (wife's) ancestors. A great grandfather owned two properties and a great great great? grandfather and grandmother owned Tuckahoe, a truly historic property in eastern Goochland County. We wallowed in the history. Also, the idyllic nature of LaVallee, the pool, the lawn games available, and just the peace and quiet of a wonderful historic home and property, with a great library, and just pure comfort, is ideal for a couple or a family. A lot to do on the property and a lot of history, both Revolutionary War and Civil War, close by. Recommend it on many levels.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Aug 14, 2021

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A great family retreat

We stayed at this wonderful property with our 5 children and 2 dogs. The house was amazing and stocked with everything you need. We hung out by the pool every day, playing music, barbecuing and not worrying we were making too much noise for the neighbors since there weren’t any for miles. The picturesque views in every direction were beautiful. The owners were extremely hospitable and attentive to our every need. We enjoyed learning more about the place and its history. Goochland and surrounding towns were quaint with lots of friendly people. We also visited UVA for a tour and enjoyed Charlottesville. This was exactly what our family needed to reconnect without the distractions of living near a big city! Thank you CC and Jim for sharing your family home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Jul 28, 2021

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Weaver Family Getaway

This property has been our yearly getaway for the last three years. The entire family including dogs love it.We make plans to do things away from there and none wants to leave. It has everything you need.We swam played croquet horseshoes and made many trips to the pond.We loved being out around pecan trees at night but the bats chased us out at dark.This place had made us many great memories and as everyone goes back to their hectic lives we will always remember our great vacation that we shared together. Thank You. . ,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

Jul 17, 2021

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Pictures don’t do it justice!

The pictures don’t do this place justice! The house is much larger and nicer than we expected, and the property is even more picturesque! It’s the perfect quiet getaway. The owners were so responsive, helpful, and kind. The house was stocked with almost everything you could need. Our kids swam in the beautiful pool everyday, and they caught two fish in the first 10 minutes at the lake! We had such a wonderful time and it was the perfect hub for a few day trips to Richmond and Monticello. We plan to come back and highly recommend it to all!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Apr 22, 2021

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Family Gateaway!

The house is just beautiful 🤩 My family and I are definitely going back to this dream place!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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