Once Upon A Time Rm. 103

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a clock, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, a small potted plant, a decorative basket, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck with a view of a river and a bridge, a rustic wall with a decorative sun, and a bench.
A corner room with a wooden floor, a brown chair with a blanket, a tall floor lamp, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Stanardsville, VA
  • Place, Stanardsville Town Office
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Greene County Library
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Once Upon A Time Rm. 103

At Lydia Mountain Lodge — the hub of all things Lydia — each guest room carries its own nostalgic personality. Room 103, “Once Upon A Time,” invites you to step into comfort, relaxation, and a little mountain magic.
This spacious lodge room features two queen-size beds, a full bathroom with tub and shower, and a private balconywhere you can soak in breathtaking over-the-mountain sunrise views. There's nothing quite like morning light stretching across the Blue Ridge as you sip your coffee in peaceful quiet.
For added convenience, the room includes a microwave, mini refrigerator, and single-cup coffee maker, making it easy to settle in and feel at home.
Unwind in the lodge's stunning wood-burning fireplace mezzanine, perfect for cozy evenings and quiet moments of relaxation. When you're ready to indulge, stroll downstairs to Bearrr Appetit Restaurant, located on the lower level, where delicious dining meets spectacular mountain views.
“Once Upon A Time” is how beautiful stories begin…
Begin your rejuvenation story here at Lydia Mountain Lodge — where rest, romance, and mountain charm come together effortlessly.
During your stay at this hotel, you'll be close to Stanardsville Town Office.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • 6 minutes by car from Shenandoah National Park and 9 minutes from Stanardsville Town Office
This hotel offers its guests an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Stanardsville hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Books

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1050340

Once Upon A Time Rm. 103 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Retreat

An amazing place to host a retreat for our nurses
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Wonderful Getaway

We spent 4 nights at Lydia Mountain lodge, enjoying the peaceful surroundings! Everything from the accommodations to the food service was great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Beautiful place

We really enjoyed our stay here we love the room. The grounds were beautiful and it was very clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best lodging surprise in recent memory

AWESOME staff, nice room, good night's sleep, delicious breakfast, great sunrise view - what more can one ask for. Will stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Awesome mountain top retreat

We enjoyed our stay very much and the staff was outstanding! I will be back when I have more time to explore the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Loved this Lodge

We will definitely return to visit. The room was so cute and homey. The location perfect for all our adventures
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

What a relaxing trip with beautiful views!

I throughly enjoyed my stay at Lydia Mountain Lodge. The sunrise views are great, the hospitality is excellent, and the fireworks show was an added bonus. I look forward to my next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Excellent

Thanks for the quiet spot to be refreshed- we really enjoyed the retreat
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable, beautiful

Had a nice, quick visit. Gorgeous facility and amazing landscape. Friendly staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain top Lodge

When we arrived we were pleasantly greeted by the concierge whom escorted us to our room and made sure we could enter our room using our code. After we settled in we went downstairs to the restaurant and had an awesome meal with breathtaking views of the valley. I will definitely return as I have family and friends in the area and the location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

A Perfect Escape

We could not ask for a better spot to kick back and relax while enjoying the beautiful nature that surrounds this property! Absolutely incredible!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN K.

Sue

Awesome room and awesome food.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Lydia Mountain Lodge

We stayed 4 nights in Once Upon A Time, a very charming book lover room. Managed to read one book while there! The lodge and rooms are exceptionally clean and decorated to match each theme. The beds were very comfortable and the view from the balcony was beautiful. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The Bearrr Appetit Restaurant was excellent, good food and service. This trip was a very relaxing fun trip, being able to bring our dog put it over the top! We have booked another trip in August and will be checking out another themed room...can't wait!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Peggy K H.

Services Lacking

Guest services? What services? We did not encounter any. Some very misleading information like especially the restaurant. It was recommended as the place to eat but from our arrival on Tuesday until departure on Thursday it was closed. You recommended it on your check-in email and made no mention that it was closed. Where was the ice machine? Could not be found. Our room was nice and spacious. The deck was attractive but too cold to enjoy. The Inn would be a great place to return but it is not very easy or accommodating for first timers.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carole T.

Charming room geared towards book lovers

I would give this room an overall rating of 3.75 out of 5 stars. Positives include well themed and decorated room without going over the top: clean, comfortable bathroom; convenient amenities such as refrigerator, microwave. Negatives include overly firm beds -- too firm to be comfortable; bedroom area in serious need of dusting; TV was not receiving signal when we first turned it on (my electrical engineer husband re-booted the system and got it
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna W.

Beautiful room

Once upon a time is so inviting and relaxing. I have already been recommending to friends and family. I absolutely loved the decor and personal touches throughout the room. Just a few recommendations. Get bigger blinds to cover the window completely. The blinds are too short which allows people to see in at night if they are walking by. It also allowed the morning sunlight to wake us up. Hooks for the back of the bathroom doors. And water bottle in the vending or somewhere for late nights after the restaurant has closed. We would love to come back again and see more of the property and view some of the other themed rooms. Absolutely stunning views outside! And Joshua was so very helpful and kind! Excellent customer service! Thank you for maintaining such a beautiful property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025