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Reviews of Fairhaven Guesthouse 3 stars

413 Fairway Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States

#3 of 45 hotels in Charlottesville

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 133 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 February 2022

    10
    Well worth the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got there a bit late, so I didn’t enjoy Fairhaven as long as I would’ve liked. It was too cold to enjoy their outdoor patio area and thats not anything they could help. The only other thing I can say I didn't like was this survey forcing me to write three sentences about something that I didn't like.

    Lovely hosts, loved that its Green Certified. Yummy, local organic: coffee, eggs, bread, etc. And wonderful art available to purchase.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv, if that matters to you. No problem for us.

    Location: walking distance to downtown mall, breweries, restaurants; quiet neighborhood Hosts: so friendly and accommodating Breakfast food: DIY toast, eggs, oatmeal, coffee, creamers, fruit. Delish, local, organic Bedroom: we had the largest one, so comfortable for a couple. Comfortable bed. Bath: only one, but it wasn't a problem. Hosts provide body wash, shampoo, conditioner Would stay again!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A little far for walking quickly to the University of Virginia. About a 20 minute walk to the heart of Charlottesville.

    Everything was exactly as advertised. Lots of space (living room, kitchen). Raven and Flame were very gracious hosts. Their living space is separate. Street parking readily available.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2021

    10
    Gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the hosts are very accommodating and seek to make you as comfortable as possible! Covid sensitive. good make-it -yourself breakfast

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2021

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything negative to say!

    The hosts were exceptionally kind, considerate and thoughtful down to the smallest details. We felt very much at home and comfortable with their earth friendly and people friendly accommodations.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some black out curtains would be nice

    The kind hosts

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2021

    8.0
    Friendly and homey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If you're not ready to share a bathroom with other guests, this might not be for you.

    Raven and Flame are such nice people. They made us feel welcome and comfortable right away. It was nice to have the common areas and porch to enjoy, and we really appreciated how committed they were to composting and recycling.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2021

    9.0
    great stay for value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent coffee, fridge stocked, clean, eco friendly

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2021

    10
    Excellent location very bohemian very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host perfect. Very comfortable surrounding. Would recommend, don't be put off by the outside

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2021

    10
    A quiet, comfortable stay with yummy toast and coffee options
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We wold have liked to stay longer:):) our fault, tho, haha

    The breakfast options were great! We appreciated the focus on local, organic foods. The location was quiet and easy to find. The other unexpectedly wonderful details were the aspects of earth-friendly, sustainable living practices that the hosts advocate and apply practically—composting, reusable kitchen towels and napkins (e.g., no paper towels). The variety of teas and coffees and brewing methods were plentiful!

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Fairhaven Guesthouse is one of the best choices I have made this year. Raven and his wife are extremely professional, understanding, and accomodating. They both waited for me until11:00PM to welcome me in the Guesthouse. They showed me the house and told me I could help myself out with the different fruit, the egg, and bread that was in the kitchen. The bathroom is really clean, the towels are clean and "fluffy", and the bad was comfortable. I first thought the great reviews were an inside job or "manufactured" before booking the night. Surprisingly, those reviews were authentic and really. So, don't hesitate to book your stay. In fact, I felt bad leaving so early the next day because I had to be somewhere early in the morning. Oh by the way, the Wifi password will give you the rationale for going back.

    The host's professionalism, understanding, and great hospitality. Everything in the house is clean and organized. A few minutes away from the highway and restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2021

    8.0
    Home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice cozy place. We highly recommend this place for people who would like to stay in a guest house. The owners were very friendly and open minded. The food for breakfast were organic!

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    3.0
    They need to act like they care about being inn keepers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They could have been more conversational but it was obvious they didn’t have time to interact with me. The floors made noise and walls thin as paper. The bathroom was shared.. when guest rooms are totally full it would be a disaster for anyone on a morning schedule.. you would share one bathroom with potentially six people. Not good .. plus… the scornful looks from another guest who happened to be one of the hosts’ older sister .. said it all. They wanted my money for doing a really small amount of hosting. There was also confusion as to my arrival time. Yes I came earlier than originally planned but I let them know ahead of time. And plus I still honored the check in time of 4:00pm. Also.. don’t say in an info message that you offer to pick a guest up from the train station for a small charge if you don’t really do it.

    For the price I paid .. breakfast was not that great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    4.0
    Gracious hosts, but the place just wasn't in the stars for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    At first glance we were skeptical but didn't have much time to judge at first, but as we waited briefly for the host to respond to a text announcing our arrival that eventually came almost 20 min later, we were able to see that it may not be as suitable as we thought... I get the vibe the hosts and place eludes to, and again we did not enter the property, but when its 85 degrees plus outside the windows of the entire property did not need to be open. It was hot that day! That was somewhat concerning, however we still waited a few more minutes thinking we should but had already decided not to stay.

    When we arrived the host was not at the property upon our previously stated time for arrival. Proper notification was given almost a day prior, even that day I had asked to arrive earlier than 4pm due to plans, possibly there was a miscommunication, I do not know and unfortunately we had an engagement early evening we still had to get ready for which was also mentioned in our arrival inquiry to the host. So we not did we have any time to waste, but luckily and quickly was able to rent elsewhere.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wouldn't refer to this as an Inn. Essentially, it is a house with the bedrooms being rented out. A couple who own/ manage the property live on the floor below. The bedroom nor the common living spaces had a TV. And the next morning, if you wanted breakfast, you would fix it yourself from their supplies and then wash your dishes. Again, not what I expect in an Inn. This is more like a private room hostel. Lastly, be aware that the location is a residential one removed from the main dt area. You would have to drive to any shops or eateries.

    Street parking was readily accessible.Couple who managed the priperty also seemed eager to share info to make your visit a good one. Room was a good size. I just stayed the one night.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    1.0
    Horrible, couldn't wait to get out of there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Immediately when entering the house, I was hit with a strong musty odor that lasted until I departed. But everything else seemed okay accept the bedroom lighting was really dim. Then I used the bathroom and seen ants crawling on the back of the toilet tank & floor. So disturbing that I wished I had cotton balls to stuff into my ears because after seeing that i had the fear of ants crawling on me as I slept. I would have slept in my car if it wasn't brutally cold that night.

    The location was perfect for my needs. My time of arrival was off by 1-2 hours and the host was very understanding. There were lots of information on the local activities and things to do & see. There were lots of organic food options for self serve breakfast if that's your thing. The host was wonderful, very friendly and informative about the area.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    6.0
    Charming place,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stress in our room was too soft for us and our creaky backs. Made sleep less than easy.

    The hosts were great -- friendly and eager to please

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2022

    4.0
    Owners were nice, but the bedding and pillows were very cheap. Yard was a wreck and unattractive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was dirty. Owners could easily clean the doors and floors. Awakened early at 6 am to owners use of marijuana which came through the vent. They tried to blame others.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    The house with the purple door
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

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