A nice inn, and one I would recommend. The place to stay in Charlottesville if you're looking for ambience, location, and to avoid the chains. It is located downtown next to the mall and all sorts of restaurants. My room was pretty, air-conditioned, quiet, wi-fi equipped, and nicely furnished. The bathroom was fine. The staff was young and pleasant, though not solicitous. (The owners seem to have been away.) The public rooms are small--just one sitting room, not enough seating for the number of guests who stay there--two houses!-- so if you can't get one of those five or six seats you have to carry breakfast out to the porch or to your room. The porch is nice in good weather, but what to do in the rain or winter? Carry food to your room... The baking was fresh, very good. Delicious cookies and coffee cake. But breakfast was all carbs, no protein except for a selection of Yoplait--no eggs or omelettes, no organic yoghurt etc., to energize one for the day. It wasn't the generous meal that one gets at really fine bed and breakfasts. The inn feels overpriced.

We stopped here mid-week without a reservation and were the only guests! We were able to negotiate a price for a great room as business was so slow. Bathroom was not very flash, but clean and perfectly adequate. Room was charming - beautiful antiques. Great breakfast. Even better was the wrap-around porch which we spent the evening on, sitting on our rocking chairs and enjoying the complimentary wine and cheese. Really convenient for downtown Charlottesville, but still peaceful. Good base or stop-off point if you're visiting Monticello or heading to Shenandoah National Park.

A wonderful experience in all ways. Location is excellent to the walking are of Charlottesville with access to great restaurants and stores. Excellent fresh cookies on the way in and a breakfast with excellent coffee and fresh fruit and a variety of cakes and rolls.

As a note the water pressure in the shower was incredible. A nice touch you rarely find in a large, old house.

I would recommend 200 South Street to anyone.

This is a fine bed and breakfast but it is not cute or beautiful enough for its pricing. I've stayed in places like this one for much cheaper and I chose this place thinking I was going to splurge on a gorgeous hotel on a road trip with my mother. It was disappointing! They need to lower the rates.