This rest area is the Goochland Safety Rest Area West. I put in an edit for Yelp to correct the…read morename. The stop accommodates both trucks and cars. There was plenty of parking and the area clean. Restrooms were tidy, somewhat updated. I did not see staff working. They offer vending outside of the building. The grounds are great for walking your dog and outdoor eating on their tables. I saw no debris. If you should have any issues during your visit then text the State of Virginia, the info is on a sign with a QR Code. I'm surprised after being a resident of Virgina for over 20 years and a few stops I never reviewed. This is a good one.

Not the cleanest, both male and female restrooms were dirty, toilet paper and water on the floors…read more Their vending machine stole 5 dollars, already contacted the vendor but who knows if I'll actually get my money back. Not too big, but enough room to stretch your legs.

Nice updated rest area with an easy on and off the highway…read more The restrooms were clean and staff was on the premises. Vending is nearby and bonus Starbucks, but too bad the machine was not cooling to my satisfaction. Don't miss this one with picnic tables, beautiful grounds and nice landscape.

Vending machine is overpriced and refused to dispense my items after purchasing. Bathrooms smelled…read moreof cigarettes and had urine all over the floors.

Love this rest stop and very quiet and peaceful lots of space for dogs to walk and play and eat and…read morerelax and the bathrooms need to upgraded and plus they have picnic tables to eat snacks or lunch or whatever and i always come here and so peaceful quiet no crowds! Plus they need to update the building and the grounds and add more bathrooms in the future and it is so nice and maybe plant more flowers and etc. Happy fall everyone! From Lauren

Hooray for Virginia rest areas, which are much more awesome than others (talking to you, New York)…read morebecause they allow overnight parking. I arrived here after a full day of driving (and a little sightseeing), parked at the last spot on the end, locked up and went to sleep. Yes, my Sprinter van is converted into an RV. Other than idling trucks all night, it was quiet. In the morning, the men's room was still in decent condition. There are vending machines and a spot for dog walking and if you feel like it, a set of stairs that will take you on a nature walk. Just remember to never hike alone! [Review 1731 of 2024 - 1449 in Virginia - 22754 overall]

A good functional rest area right off I-81 northbound. There…read moreare multiple safety rest areas along Interstate 81 in Virginia, which runs roughly 325 miles from the Tennessee state line near Bristol to West Virginia near Winchester. They are operated and maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation. This particular rest area is located along I-81 northbound near Mount Sidney, and it serves as a straightforward, functional stop for travelers needing a break. We pulled in while traveling north and found it to be an easy on-and-off exit with clear signage. Parking is laid out logically, with plenty of car parking close to the main building and truck parking separated on the other side and beyond the building, which helps reduce congestion. There is a single restroom building, and during our visit the bathrooms were clean, functional, and well maintained. Several picnic tables sit just off the parking lot, including a mix of shaded and unshaded tables, making it convenient to stop for a quick snack or stretch. That said, this is a basic, no-frills rest area with very little natural shade or tree cover overall, so on hot or sunny days it may feel a bit exposed. The walkways and surrounding grounds were clean, and everything appeared to be in good working order. Overall, this Mount Sidney rest area does exactly what it's supposed to do: provide a safe, and clean place to stop briefly before getting back on the road.

Stopped by on our way back home. Traveling northbound, we…read moreneeded to use the bathroom, take A Short break and stretch for a bit. We came here. Clean bathroom.

It's nothing exciting. Yet when you gotta go, there are plenty of bathrooms here. For a state…read morefacility, it is quite clean. Hope others will take breaks on road trips. Stopped in the other day, after a considerable amount of mileage. Felt much better after a walk here. There's not a lot here. They have some fliers of local attractions. There are vending machines. Also if you have dogs, they have an area to let them take care of logistics too. This is a clean and feels safe spot. Definitely if tired, or need to take care of nature's business, this should work.

Dismal for a rest stop on I-66 outside of Washington. Only a dozen or so spaces for cars, maybe 5…read morefor semi trailers. About the only positive is that there are decent deceleration and acceleration ramps. It's the same layout for the Eastbound and the Westbound rest areas.

Had to believe first time at this Virginia rest area West of Charlottesville. I have not missed…read moremuch. It accommodates semi trailers to rear, and cars to front. Plenty of parking is a bonus and the lot was clean. A vending area is housed in a separate area, but they do offer two soda machines by the restrooms. The men's room was clean, but very warm out. The sinks had a heavy dingy gray. There is green space for waking the dog and recreation. Also picnic tables. The area is wooded and is the best thing about the stop. I will continue to drive by. 2.5 rounding up.

Small rest area but the bathrooms were terribly dirty, their water is naturally yellow and…read morenon-drinkable. There was trash on the grounds and bathrooms, there's urine stains on the stall walls, urine on the toilets, and sinks have hair trapped into them. Small walking area, if you're able to walk up a hill. A Pepsi brand vending machine.

I make the drive from New York to Nashville pretty regularly to visit family, and this is a stop I…read morehit every single time. It's consistently one of the best rest areas along I-81. The bathrooms are always clean, there's more than enough parking, and the entire area is really well maintained, especially the lawns. I travel with my dog, and this is the perfect spot for both of us to get out, stretch our legs, and get some fresh air. There's plenty of space to walk around, and it's usually pretty quiet, which makes it even better after a long stretch of driving. It's also a really scenic stop, with nice views of the mountains and surrounding area. There are a few other rest areas within 30-60 miles, but this one and the partner one on the southbound side on I-81 are easily the best in the area.

Very clean and bright. There is parking available in the shade and also a sweet little picnic area…read more A seperate building has vending machines.

Good spot to stop for a bathroom break with clean restrooms…read more Plenty of parking. Fun LOVE sign right out front!

Was driving towards NJ from NC and stopped by in this wonderful service area / welcome center …read more. this place was so good . Was huge and so much space ! Restrooms were clean and food. There were people in welcome center helping you with any questions you have . Lots and lots of parking outside . Loved the LOVE letters outside the welcome center . Good photo op for anyone visiting here . Lots of brochures inside for any kind of activities in Virginia area . Good experience overall.

9/4/20 On the way to the beach or on the way back home, this…read morerest stop is one of many we went to.   The rest stops have gotten cleaner than they have in the past. This statement is up for debate based on one's own experiences, but from what I remember,  sitting on the toilets wasn't a thing you wanted to do. In my case the bathroom  was nearly spotless.  There was still urine on the floor by some urinals,  but a morjority for the urinals were good. Why, because of the target mats in the urinals. As a male we pride ourselves hitting targets at a great distance,  but can't seem to hot a target a few inches in front of us....unless some of us are deliberately aiming for the floor. Anyhow, these floor mats are designed for three reasons I can think of. 1. Odor Protection and Order Control:   The smell of "Urine may smell like ammonia when it becomes concentrated with waste products. A variety of conditions can cause waste products to build up in urine, such as bladder stones, dehydration, and urinary tract infections. In most cases, urine that smells like ammonia can be treated with fluids or antibiotic medications. "https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-smells-like-ammonia#bottom-line The protection part is so your nose and tastebuds are not highly offended by the obnoxious/horrid  stink urine can provide a wide open space or in the narrow corridors of a bathroom. 2. Targeting: Since the janitor/cleaner of the bath area has experienced the small to large amounts of urine on the ground, these newer models of splash guard mats have worked wonders.  The holes in these mats act as targets so males will know where to aim. Granted there were the sides of the inner walls to the urinals to aim for, but there is a problem with that.  I will get to that later on.  With these mats in place, the smell if urine can't not offend the nose or tastebuds of the person draining the lizard...unless the mats need to be replaced.   Indeed these targets will block pee from firing back at the shooter...how you ask?...well this leads to number #3 3. Splash Guard Protection: This is the most important aspect of the piss on mats. The target holes and little plastic bristles act as splash guards and stop the pee from splashing back on one's own privates, but most importantly one's own pants.  That's right, little microscope droplets of pee flying back onto your pants...but what it gets worse.  If you don't have these splash guards, the pee droplets can be bigger. The term "you can't take it with" does not apply if you do not have a splash guard mat.  Not even aiming for the insides of the walls will keep you 100% safe.  Don't aim for the wall in front of you unless there is a slash guard mat there. Otherwise you get the tiny golden rain drops backatcha and comingatcha.  So if your going for the wiggle, shaking and dancing, the last few drops are going to stay/stain your pants, unless you grab a tissue ( or paper towel) say bless you. The toilet  area was clean from what I saw. No worries about what Eddie Kaye Thomas aka Shitbreak had to go through.   The lobby area was immaculately clean and most people were in and out of that place, but all were wearing masks because of The Coronavirus Outbreak.    The snake machine was fully stock, but we did not get any food from the machine this time. Mainly, because the food was not what my wife wanted. Upon leaving this rest stop, I remember how I use to take my dog out here so she could handle her business and stretch her legs. She was the family's dog, but some how became my dog. She made the trip to Geneva Switzerland,  but never made it back to the United States.  I still miss my Lady Fox.   Anyhow, there are two other stops I normally would make and they are Waffle Houses, but our last experience with them was good and bad.     Still this rest stop served its purpose even though the customer service section was closed. We will return at some point. Whenever that is.

Hone wood suites is a serviceable operation friendly staff…read more The bed was lumpy and hard. Tv system is mediocre. Breakfast very mediocre Coffee was good. The toaster at breakfast was slow. I just did not sleep well there.

Located just five minutes from UVA, our stay at Homewood Suites had everything that we needed for…read moreour an overnight stay in Charlottesville. It was a last minute trip so we were able only able to book a king suite with pull out for our kids. Our room was clean, and comfortable with modern furnishing. Pull out was nice and comfy with a squishy foam mattress that my daughters loved jumping on. There was a full kitchen that we did not utilize but plenty of room for activities and to spread out. Parking is free and they have an EV charger on site. We didn't have any adaptors with us they do have a Supercharger less than two minutes away. There is a Whole Foods literally across the street, and many restaurants and other life conveniences nearby. This came in handy when my husband had to do a 3 am run for Children's Motrin for my daughter. A free breakfast was included in the stay and while standard it was nice to be able to fill up on some fruit loops and carbs before getting on the road again.