In the heart of Downtown Staunton, The Hunker Down offers a charming retreat. Stroll through historic streets right from your front door and enjoy a spacious backyard with your pup by your side. This cozy home features a fully equipped kitchen, living area with Roku Smart Tv, 2 large bedrooms with queen beds, and work-from-home space.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
The current price is ¥18,369
¥18,369
¥38,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly!
The Hunker Down is perfectly situated in the heart of Downtown Staunton. Park your car for the weekend and stroll the streets of Staunton right from your front door! The unit is located in the lower unit of a large, historic home and features a large kitchen, living area, 2 large bedrooms with queen beds, a work-from-home space, and large fenced-in yard for your pup(s)!
Please note that The Hunker Down is the lower level unit of this home (there is another Airbnb upstairs; it may be possible to hear others above you) and is accessed down a flight of stairs through the courtyard:
KITCHEN - Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and drip coffee maker.
LIVING/DINING - Dining table with seating for 4, couch, reading chair, Roku Smart Tv (feel free to login to your streaming apps)
BEDROOM 1 -Queen bed, nightstands, lamps with USB charging ports, DOHM sound machine, and dresser.
BEDROOM 2 - King bed, nightstands, lamps with USB charging ports, DOHM sound machine, luggage rack.
BATHROOM - Shower/tub combo, washer and dryer.
PATIO - Table and 2 chairs. There is an exterior door camera by the front door.
One parking permit is included with your stay for street parking directly outside the home. If you need additional parking, there is more street parking, or we include a parking pass to the New St. Parking Garage right around the corner. The unit is accessed with an electronic coded key pad.
The Hunker Down is the lower level unit of this home and is accessed down a flight of stairs through the courtyard. The upstairs of this home also functions as a separate Airbnb, but both units are very private. ** This property is monitored by a Ring camera at the doorbell, as well as a security camera at the walkway to monitor for conditions like snow and ice, etc.**
DOG FRIENDLY with an additional fee/stay. No cats, fines may apply. The Hunker Down is perfectly situated in the heart of Downtown Staunton. Park your car for the weekend and stroll the streets of Staunton right from your front door! The unit is located in the lower unit of a large, historic home and features a large kitchen, living area, 2 large bedrooms with queen beds, and a work-from-home space. Additionally, bring your pup along and let them roam the spacious backyard.
Please note that The Hunker Down is the lower level unit of this home (there is another Airbnb upstairs; it may be possible to hear others above you) and is accessed down a flight of stairs through the courtyard:
KITCHEN - Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and drip coffee maker.
LIVING/DINING - Dining table with seating for 4, couch, reading chair, Roku Smart Tv (feel free to login to your streaming apps)
BEDROOM 1 -Queen bed, nightstands, lamps with USB charging ports, DOHM sound machine, and dresser.
BEDROOM 2 - King bed, nightstands, lamps with USB charging ports, DOHM sound machine, luggage rack.
BATHROOM - Shower/tub combo, washer and dryer.
PATIO - Table and 2 chairs. There is an exterior door camera by the front door.
One parking permit is included with your stay for street parking directly outside the home. If you need additional parking, there is more street parking, or we include a parking pass to the New St. Parking Garage right around the corner. The unit is accessed with an electronic coded key pad.
The Hunker Down is the lower level unit of this home and is accessed down a flight of stairs through the courtyard. The upstairs of this home also functions as a separate Airbnb, but both units are very private. ** This property is monitored by a Ring camera at the doorbell, as well as a security camera at the walkway to monitor for conditions like snow and ice, etc.**
DOG FRIENDLY with an additional fee/stay. No cats, fines may apply.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
TheHunkerDown24401_147916
About the neighborhood
Staunton is home to this vacation home. American Shakespeare Center and The Camera Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dogwood Square and Orchard Hill Square Shopping Center. R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and Staunton Railroad Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking. Visit our Staunton travel guide
Is Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly!?
As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly! on Mar 16, 2026 start from ¥18,369, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly! located?
Situated in Staunton, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Mary Baldwin College, and American Shakespeare Center. R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and The Camera Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes. Staunton Station is 6 minutes by foot.
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Hunker Down: Fenced in Yard, Pet Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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It's hard to find a place so well kept and clean that allows pets. This was a real find and allowed some family members who couldn't otherwise attend our reunion to be there. Nice fenced yard.
The property was delightful, spacious, sparkling clean and there were so many extra touches, from mints on the pillow to dog bowls and towels provided for our pet! Right in the heart of town, with a great backyard our dog could run around in. I'd highly recommend it, whether you have a pet or not, I was super impressed.
Cute little bungalow! We very much enjoyed this place. A fenced back yard for our little dogs was the cherry on top! The weather was not great for outdoor activity, so we suggest taking the Virginia Railway Train ride. The sights of the farms and rolling hills were lovely. The lunch included with the ride was quite good.
This property is very clean, up-to-date and in a good location for walking to restaurants, etc. The upstairs rental was not distracting as some others mention. You can hear a little noise from walking but that's it. Fenced yard is nice if you have pets.
We stayed here with our two kids (age 2 and 3) and would stay again! The apartment was incredibly clean with plenty of space and everything we needed. We sleep with white noise machines and had no issues with noise at all. Check in and parking was easy and the hosts were very responsive.
The Hunker Down is a great place to stay. We made the trip for antiquing in Verona. This house is clean and cozy. It is close to downtown Staunton with lots of places to eat and shop. Kathy's was a great breakfast spot!
definitely heed the reviews about the upstairs potentially being loud
The property and location were great. The description stating that the upstairs is also a rental and can have noise is definitely true and needs to be considered. The upstairs was rented during our stay and it sounded like a herd of elephants stomping through the builiding between midnight and 2am on our only night there. Not sure I would do it again.
Excellent two night night stay in this charming apartment in Staunton and communication with the owners was exceptional. It is a “basement” unit but because this historic home was built on a significant back-cut there is an amazing amount of natural light.
Clean, comfortable and amenity-filled, I would definitely stay here again. The only thing I would caution future guests is that the stairs down to the backyard-entry are fairly steep and might be an issue for some older guests.
Susan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Jackie F.
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Awful
Iam writing to share the disappointing experience on October 25, 2024 at VRBO property Property # 3181902 and referred to as “Hunker-down.”
First of all we were misled by this listing. The listing shows a picture of an entire house and states “entire home”. The rental was actually the finished partial basement on the lower floor. While it is true if you read the entire listing this is disclosed, it should be prominent as when we reserved the property we were expecting an entire home as advertised.
Given we already had fully paid the rental cost and it was non-refundable, we went ahead and travelled to Staunton and checked in. Right away, we were bothered by the loud footsteps above us, as the main floor of the house was also being rented. This incessant noise continued into the night and started again early the next morning. To be clear, it is not the fault of the people on the upper floor, the house is quite old and when the basement was renovated, it is obvious that no soundproofing or other structural separation was installed. While a very loud air purifier was able to mask some of the noise--the presence of which is quite telling that the owner is well aware of the noise issue—we still slept very poorly. The next morning we left and returned home, as given some health concerns we cannot have poor sleep two nights in a row.
We demand that our second night be reimbursed.