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Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses

  • Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway with beautiful mountain views. Enjoy watching the horses framed by scenic mountains from this private mountain home located only 13 miles from the Shenandoah National Park Swift Run Gap entrance. The front porch with rocking chairs, the deck with a barbecue, and the large yard with a stone firepit makes the outdoor enjoyment even better. Scheduled horse brushing and feeding is available. The road up to the house is a gravel winding mountain road. If there is snow you will need 4-wheel drive. We have fast fiber optic internet with a smart tv.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Stanardsville, this vacation home is in the mountains. Green Hills Golf Course and Early Mountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Stanardsville travel guide
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VA, Stanardsville

What's nearby

  • A wooden table with several wine glasses filled with white wine, set outdoors with a view of a green field and trees in the background.
    Early Mountain Vineyards
    26 min drive - 19.6 km
  • A winding mountain road with a stone wall on one side and lush green hills in the background.
    Shenandoah National Park
    43 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Rapidan River
    21 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Green Hills Golf Course
    23 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Stanardsville Town Office
    24 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bearrr Appetit
    29 min drive
  • Mill Valley Barbeque
    18 min drive
  • Lontong bou Tupa
    18 min drive
  • Leverage Entertainment
    34 min drive
  • August Moon Yoga Supply
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Green Hills Golf Course, Bearfence Mountain, and Rapidan River. Greene County Library and Stanardsville Town Office are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Scenic mountain getaway with a firepit and amazing views of mountains and horses Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice clean cabin, with a great view from the top of the mountain. Kitchen and bathroom were well equipped. It is somewhat remote from any shops and restaurants, so plan your trips accordingly. We enjoyed the quiet mornings, fun family day trips (Lurray Caverns, hiking and driving Skyline Drive), and peaceful evenings. The host will introduce you to the horses and allow you to pet and feed them (with supervision).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is great. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies for cooking. It was a nice quiet place to relax after days of hiking. Prior reviews mentioned the road to the home was difficult to navigate. We did not find this to be the case. We drove a Kia Sorento up the drive with ZERO difficulties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a getaway near Shenandoah National Park

My girlfriend and I enjoyed our stay here, and it was exactly what we had expected and needed. It was close enough to Shenandoah to go hiking for the day, and the views even just outside the house were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet House in the Woods

Place is as advertised, well off the beaten path and makes for a nice get away. Reasonable drive to great hiking as well as a few breweries and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The mountain getaway

Very quiet stay deep in the woods with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. House is located in a very quiet area but is a bit difficult of a drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, clean, quiet and well stocked for your stay….stars at night are amazing!! Right at 30 mins to Shenandoah Swift Gap entrance and about 45 mins from Old Rag. Many have mentioned the road up…tricky in a couple of spots but slow and steady wins the race
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Good launching point for trips to Shenandoah. Cabin was clean and as described. Host was helpful and responsive. Would definitely recommend and will book again if and when we’re back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Shenandoah Getaway!

Had a great stay at this property! Plenty of comforts to make it a home away from home. A full kitchen with utensils, pots, and pans. Grill and fire pit if the weather cooperates. Sunrise and sunset from the property are lovely and coming up over the hill on the driveway was always charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

My wife and I enjoyed our stay immensely. We spent the days visiting the local wineries and the evenings relaxing in front of the huge firepit gazing at the stars. The mountain views and fall foliage were spectacular. The check-in process was smooth and Brian quickly responded to any questions. Cant wait to return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice/Clean place with great views. Be prepared the drive to the property is a mile of gravel/offroad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend stay in mountains

My husband and I had gone to the area to hike old rag to attend a wedding nearby. This perfect little cabin was right between old rag and Lydia Mountain Lodge. It was clean. The view was beautiful. And the bed was super comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked And coffee on the porch in the mornings was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little mountain adventure

It had everything we needed. We did manage to get a little bit of a signal but be prepared with some downloaded stuff. It was cool to wake up and look out and see horses out the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Clean and comfortable two bedroom house in a rural mountain setting. The booking and check-in process were both simple and without a problem. About a 45 minute drive to Shenandoah National Park and approx. the halfway point of Skyline Drive. Priced fairly. The only potentially major drawback to this property is the 1 mile “road” back to it. There are some deep ruts, wash outs, and soft shoulders that may not be a big deal for vehicles such as pickup trucks and many SUV’s but I personally wouldn’t risk taking a regular car on it. I maneuvered my Silverado up and down it ten careful times. There are vehicles I’ve owned that I would not risk damaging. I’m not sure, but there seems to be something positive happening near the top of the road. Several mangled culvert pipes, jammed with soil and rock are lying on the roadside. I’d probably stay here again but not without first confirming that the condition of this “road” is significantly improved. We thought that the property itself is nice, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful little spot in the mountains

The photos on line do not do this property justice. The view of the mountains during the day and the stars at night is spectacular. The cottage and grounds were clean and well kept. Bedrooms were quite spacious. Perfect location for a relaxing stay and exploring the Shenandoahs. The mountain road to access the cabin may be challenging for smaller cars. 4X4 probably preferred for inexperienced drivers. Overall, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Value, Great Views

The stay at Brian's place is worth the drive up the dirt road to get there. I am glad we got there the first day before dark. The property and house were a pleasant surprise, given the location. We had everything we needed to cook meals there and have restful sleeps. We hiked Rose River Loop trail and White Oak Lower Falls trail on Brian's suggestion. Both reasonable driving distance and both great ways to experience Shenandoah.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Quiet Retreat

The road leading up to the house is mostly a dirt road, sometimes steep, but our truck made it up just fine in 2 wheel drive. The house is situated on top of the mountain with a glorious view out front! Plenty of space in the yard if you had kids who wanted to run around. The front porch is great for sitting and taking in the view. The house itself has everything necessary for a pleasant stay - TV, kitchen, couch, nice beds, great hot water. I was delighted with the whole experience and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful wooded retreat

This was a lovely, quiet place to get away for a few nights. There are neighbors a few hundred yards away but from the front porch it's easy to see nothing but the surrounding woods and a nice view of the mountainside. The home is well-stocked including pots, pans, and knives in the kitchen, a washer and dryer, heating and cooling, and a stack of firewood. The road leading up to the property is steep and gravelly which may be tough if it's icy or snowy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mountain getaway!

We loved everything about our stay. It’s a wonderful property and the best view on the mountain. When you are driving up through the woods and then everything just opens up when you get to the property, it’s just gorgeous. My kids loved the horses and the fire pit for smores. They loved running around exploring outside. It was so peaceful. Stargazing was amazing at night. The house was perfect for us. Everything was super clean and we felt very comfortable. We definitely are going to try to come back again. Hopefully in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was beautiful and clean. It had everything you needed. It also was pretty close to Shenandoah. I would definitely recommend it! Great host with great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and fantastic host. If you are coming to the Shenandoah area, this is the perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great Valentine's weekend here. Brian was very responsive and flexible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Shenandoah

This was a great property. It was clean and the hosts were very nice. Very cool view of the mountains and my kids loved the horses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025