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Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat

A rural getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains where travelers can unwind with mountain vistas and countryside tranquility, perfect for a peaceful escape

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Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers a quiet country escape. Relax in the garden, let kids enjoy the playground, or have fun in the arcade/game room. Enjoy in-room WiFi and spectacular fall foliage views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hillsville, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rex Theater and Blue Ridge Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Draper Mercantile and Laurel Hill Birthplace Of J.E.B. Stuart. Traveling with kids? Consider Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Fort Chiswell Animal Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Hillsville travel guide
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VA, Hillsville

What's nearby

  • Great place to see the bridge!
    New River
    13 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Country Club
    11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Shot Tower Historic State Park
    13 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Skyland Lakes Golf Club
    14 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Crooked Creek
    14 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    19 min walk
  • Pizza Perfect On Main
    18 min walk
  • The Barn Cafe
    3 min drive

About this property

Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat

Family-friendly farm stay in the mountains
At Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Games, smoke-free premises, and a video library
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat feature perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Stay off furniture, crate at night/alone. No cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child gate, no cabinet locks.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat Hillsville
Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat Agritourism property
Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat Agritourism property Hillsville

Frequently asked questions

Is Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Ridge Country Club, Crooked Creek, and Crooked Creek Fish Management Area. Wayne Henderson's Workshop and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Mark of Design Farmhouse Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the character of the old farm house. Loved seeing the history of the town, property and the owners passion for horses. The horses on the property were fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Fantastic location and very cozy

We loved this place. It is in a perfect location for us and the house is so cute and cozy. It was comfortable and spacious enough for our crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bert C.

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

Hillsville farmhouse

Thanks for sharing your house with us. It is so convenient to everything and still feels so rural. We are hoping to stay again for next years fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Relaxy

We very much enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, peaceful and enjoyable. The house is as pictured. Enjoyed watching the horses, deer, turkeys and other wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the feeling of being at home. Although the house was close to town, you felt you were by yourself with not a lot of noises and interruptions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

Peaceful

This farmhouse was a great place for our family to stay and relax while visiting other local family over the holidays. We had a party of 6 and there was plenty of space to both do things together, and have our own space at times. Feeding the horses was a highlight!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Wonderful charming home

Firstly the house is so much larger on the inside than it appears. An historic charming house. Very clean, perfect for my family. And the beautiful horses were such a treat for my daughter and wife. Such a bucolic setting. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

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

We saw horses

This was such a great place for our family. We could look out the window and see horses. We loved it. It was just after Christmas and we were visiting my sister and her family so we wanted a place where we could all sit down and have a meal. And this place is perfect and so lovely. Just as described, clean, easy to access and the host was amazing, even checked in with us after we arrived to ask if there was anything else we needed. We have family in this area, we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Keith P.

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

Extended Family of 5 for Hokie Graduation

Originally we were going to have my wife and I plus our three teenaged kids and my parents stay while we celebrated a son’s graduation from Virginia Tech, but ended up with only one teen kid coming. Space and amenities were fantastic for our extended family and we enjoyed the grounds with the horses as well. Since our trip was focused around Blacksburg, an hour drive away, we didn’t spend a lot of time in Hillsville. The Farmhouse is a perfect place to stay and explore the local area as well. Communication with the Host was smooth and she made sure we had everything we needed, responding to our request to add one night very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn N.

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

Family Christmas Meet Up

We had a great time meeting up with family in a somewhat centralized location. Made it much easier than making the big trip to either home location. We are fans of the Andy Griffith show so this was a cool location with its proximity to Mt Airy, NC. If your looking for a farm house type stay This could be it. Here’s what we really liked: multiple locations to sit, relax, work a puzzle, read, watch tv, etc. unique qualities like 100 year old uneven floors, shiplap upstairs, good size rooms, nice kitchen for our needs, good WiFi, good heating, quiet country setting with A view of horses out the window. Cons- beds upstairs are more suited to kids. The one in the yellow room wasn’t super comfy and my wife and I didn’t get the best sleep. All in all a great stay and Lisa was very quick to respond to us. It was cool seeing her multiple trophies for her championship horse.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year here can’t wait to stay again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home that memorializes various eras of Hillsville local history. The historic home retains it's original charm with tasteful modern additions. Great home for a large group as the second floor offers three rooms with child like themes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaunda K.

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

Awesome place to stay!

The house is beautiful. Plenty of everthing you need..from cookware to blankets and towles. Its one of the few places i have stayed that I can say was better in reality then the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jera L.

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

House was unique and comfortable for our group. Beds slept very good. Loved the view and location.

Experience was easy and smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Weekend getaway

Wonderful property. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Family weekend

Lisa was a wonderful hostess and we really enjoyed her beautiful farmhouse. Plenty of room for our family of 5 to enjoy our weekend. The property was close to town but a taste of country with horses welcoming us in and out of the property. The kitchen was well stocked and perfect for hosting a large family breakfast. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Comfortable and Convenient

Lots of room. And lots of rooms! Essentially there are two dining rooms and two living rooms. Super location feels out in the country but is very close to town. House is 100 years old so the floor isn't perfectly flat and the upstairs doesn't have high ceilings, but it is comfortable! Lots of space for games and two TV's should keep everyone entertained.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Wonderful home and wonderful experience!

My family and I just spent a wonderful weekend at the farm house. The pictures do not do the house justice. It is much larger than it appears in the photographs. There Are three bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and a master bedroom downstairs with a full bath. All of the rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The stables are next door and the paddocks back up to the house. It is so wonderful to wake up to horses basically in your back yard! They are so friendly and soothing to be around. We were not expecting the experience we had at the farm. We spent time with Lisa at the barn and a lot of time petting,feeding, and just watching the horses. It was a great experience. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful country property. Tons of seating room, games, owner is an absolute sweetheart. Bring your own pillows if you are pillow-picky. Well stocked kitchen and house has so much history and such a wonderful groove/feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

Lovely farmhouse for our family gathering

The home was just the perfect place for spending time with our daughter and granddaughter, as well as meeting up with family that live in the area. The bedrooms were comfortable and there is more than enough room to just sit and relax. The views from every window are beautiful and the horses were a huge hit with our granddaughter. The location is close to the grocery store and downtown yet you feel like you’re in the quiet countryside. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to relax or to gather with family and friends. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

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

Clean farmhouse in quiet area

We really enjoyed our stay at your farmhouse. Quiet beautiful area on a horse farm. The banana bread you left for us was delicious! We visited Andy Griffith’s hometown at Mt. Airy which was about 30 miles away as well as driving around surrounding areas to see beautiful mountain scenery. If we come back to this area we will definitely plan to stay at your farmhouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye G.

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

Family Christmas

This home was the perfect size and location for our family's Christmas gathering. It's a very cozy rental property that offers an abundance of amenities for comfort and relaxation. We will definitely revisit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

DeAnne G.

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

Historic Farmhouse - Beautiful Setting

Charming, historic and quirky farmhouse. Every room tells a story and hosts stunning views of rural Virginia countryside, rolling pastures, and grazing horses. Location is very close to grocery stores, drug store, and restaurants, yet it feels secluded and peaceful- complete with stars at night. It was an ideal place to gather family away from the tension of professional timetables and demands.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

This property is exactly as described! Breathtaking views of beautiful horses all day! The property was beautiful, home was perfect for our group of 8. We enjoyed watching the horses frolic through the property throughout the day and the changing of the leaves was beautiful as well. The history in the home was interesting to read and the owner was very friendly and inviting. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021