Mechums Cottage is a light filled A-Frame, very cute (!), with extremely high ceilings, one bedroom, five room private cottage (w/a fire pit:) located on a country property, 16 minutes outside of Charlottesville. It is 5 minutes away from Crozet and is set between Ivy & Crozet on a historic School Marm's property:) It is close to UVa, Downtime Pedestrian Mall, shops and 5 minutes from Crozet (coffee shops (Mudhouse! (local fav!), restaurants, hiking), plus Vineyards, reservoir (5 min), skiing (20min). Great place to live- people are very happy in the Cottage:)
12 month lease. All utilities are already connected (except for cable.) Water, garbage and recycling are provided with rent; renter pays electricity and broad band (wifi) monthly. Non Smoking. Parking available on gravel parking area. Pet deposit and references required. Pet deposit is additional or choice of small monthly rent increase (appx $25 depending on pet references / age of pet)
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,725/mo
Fees may apply
Charlottesville, VA 22903
1beds
880sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Heat pump
What's special
Five room private cottageCountry propertyExtremely high ceilingsFire pitOne bedroomLight filled a-frame
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: 20 hours ago
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Internet not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, backyard and gardening area
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,725$2/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,725$2/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $1,725-4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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Neighborhood: 22903
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Brownsville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 7/10Joseph T Henley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Western Albemarle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi

