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Sweet Pea Cottage
King Family Vineyards
Riven Rock Park
Family Adventure Park
Skyland Stables
Falling Springs Falls
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at JMU
Purcell Park
Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cavern Tours
Skyline Caverns
The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
Chop House Bistro
Ollie Cat Cafe
West Main Market Beer and Wine Garden
The Valley Cork
Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe
Main Street Flavors Ice Cream
Compass Tea
Hawksbill Brewing Company
Flotzies Soft Serve
Woodstock Cafe
Daughter of the Stars Farmers Market
Harrisonburg Farmers Market
Black Dog Salvage
Shenandoah Heritage Market
4/22/2026
Lovely cottage with incredible views.
Tony and team were responsive and friendly. We lost water the 2nd morning there and by the time we returned after exploring, it was back on. Very appreciative of the fast response.
Thank you so much for making our girl’s trip amazing! Looking forward to returning with my family sometime soon.
4/20/2026
Great place.
4/12/2026
Great rural cottage. The hosts have extremely well documented everything about the place for easy reference. Cottage is well stocked with heaters, and A/C for any weather. Sun porch is a great extra here. The only downside is you are expected to dispose of your own trash and recycling at a nearby waste station. Which was understandable, given the challenges of the area.
4/7/2026
Great communication! Lovely place
4/22/2026
Lovely cottage with incredible views.
Tony and team were responsive and friendly. We lost water the 2nd morning there and by the time we returned after exploring, it was back on. Very appreciative of the fast response.
Thank you so much for making our girl’s trip amazing! Looking forward to returning with my family sometime soon.
4/20/2026
Great place.
4/12/2026
Great rural cottage. The hosts have extremely well documented everything about the place for easy reference. Cottage is well stocked with heaters, and A/C for any weather. Sun porch is a great extra here. The only downside is you are expected to dispose of your own trash and recycling at a nearby waste station. Which was understandable, given the challenges of the area.
4/7/2026
Great communication! Lovely place
3/14/2026
Great host and awesome house!
3/14/2026
Great host and awesome house!
2/24/2026
Everything was perfect! Tony is a fantastic host and the place was beyond my expectations. I’m definitely planning to come back here again. Highly recommended
1/20/2026
Place was cute, clean, and very cozy! Tony was extremely responsive and helpful with all questions and concerns.
1/11/2026
Cabin was great, easy to get to and clean. Fast responses from host with zero issues during stay.
1/4/2026
Overall, the place was fine. It wasn’t as clean as we expected at first, but Tony responded right away, apologized, and addressed it. We still had a lovely getaway, and Tony was great with communication and very welcoming.
12/23/2025
Had a great weekend getaway
12/10/2025
This was a wonderful stay. We wanted a quiet space to get away for a weekend and we enjoyed the attic / upstairs space.
12/3/2025
Our stay at the Sweet Pea Cottage was amazing! It is the perfect location to do a day trip to Shenandoah National Park. The hot tub was a great addition to look forward to after a long day of hiking! Tony was very attentive and made sure our stay went perfect. We will definitely stay again if we venture our way back to Virginia! Thank you Tony & Blue Maple!
11/16/2025
Great cozy cabin to stay in! A washer and dryer to use would be a nice addition!
11/11/2025
Our stay was great for a weekend getaway. The area was beautiful (although the description is true of the roads getting there, little bit of a rough terrain). The house was clean, had great water pressure, and the amenities were nice! Tony and the team were also very responsive.
11/9/2025
great place.
10/30/2025
Positive:
VERY clean! Rustic cottage in a quiet area. Nice view from sunroom. I
Negative:
Road to cottage was a little rough.
9/9/2025
We enjoyed our stay at the Sweet Pea cottage! Tony was easy and quick with communication. We appreciate the detailed instructions provided and the easily accessible digital manual. The cottage was the perfect relaxing get-away, private and peaceful! We are already considering another trip to the cottage! Highly recommend!
9/3/2025
It is a comfortable place to forget about routine and relax in the jacuzzi
8/5/2025
Our day was absolutely beautiful! We were able to relax and enjoy beautiful surroundings and we definitely enjoyed the hot tub
8/5/2025
We really enjoyed our stay. Peaceful and private. We made good use of the sun porch and hot tub.
6/15/2025
We enjoyed our time at this cabin retreat. The space was a good size for 2 adults and 2 small kids (they really loved the bunk beds). The cabin is situated well on the property to make it feel really private. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable.
It was a little further from Shenandoah than I anticipated but if you set your expectations correctly, it isn’t terrible.
5/20/2025
Very nice and peaceful with beautiful views
5/18/2025
A great stay at a cute cabin. Loved sitting on the back porch and feeling like I was in the trees.
5/17/2025
Amazing location, price and beautiful cabin! Can’t wait to be back for another holiday!
5/6/2025
The cabin was beautiful! Such a relaxing place to stay and very well maintained and loved.
4/24/2025
This stay was very nice. My friend and i came with our young children for a little getaway and hiking. Beautiful area with all you need for a nice outdoorsy getaway. The hottub was nice after hiking all day and the fireplace and grill were definitely a staple to have for our little gals retreat. The host was very responsive when we needed anything.
4/20/2025
peaceful and cozy. Hot tub felt amazing. Hot tub cover and firepit itself had pretty bad signs of wear but it got the job done. Would definitely recommend for the price.
4/17/2025
Lovely little cottage with everything we needed, would totally stay again! Tony was excellent with communication and everything went perfectly!
4/15/2025
Homey and relaxing. The written directions were a must. The roads getting there were a challenge due to a heavy rainstorm. Believe him when he says you need the written directions. We really enjoyed the nice clean hot tub!
4/9/2025
Beautiful place, very clean, we had a great time!
4/6/2025
Tony’s home was perfect for our work trip! He was flexible for our last minute booking and the home was ready for us right away. We would definitely stay here again
4/4/2025
Had an amazing stay! Would definitely stay again
3/29/2025
Tony’s place felt like what AirBnBs used to be (and should be in my opinion). You’re living in a place that’s clearly someone’s home/personal vacation home and all the quirks that comes with it. It’s not luxury or a wannabe hotel and that’s not what it’s supposed to be. It’s a good quaint place to stay without all the hotel prices and hassle.
Only complaint was some of the clearly cut corners on cleaning. My dog’s ball rolled under the couch and it was pretty grumpy under there. There were a couple other things like that.
2/20/2025
Beautiful little place, cozy and clean! Everything was amazing, only thing I’d love is some board games!
1/29/2025
Tony was very communicative and his place was an amazing little getaway that is secluded and fun. It is near a lot of great wineries and he left a list of places he recommended, which we used for perfect experience. My wife and I may be using this spot again in the future.
1/23/2025
snow usually be cleaned within 24 hours, but when
1/22/2025
A beautiful home with a beautiful view. Tony is super responsive and organized.
11/24/2024
This was a very cozy cabin for our 2 night stay near the Shenandoah Valley National Park. We were very comfortable there. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a couple of meals and the hot tub was wonderful!
11/8/2024
Tony’s place was very cozy and clean! We had an amazing time and really enjoyed the fire outside as well as the hot tub. Tony was accommodating and answered in a very timely manner. My friends and I loved our stay and would come back again. 🙂 Thank you, Tony!
10/20/2024
Positive:
Great location. Nice and quiet. It was the perfect cozy little cottage.
Negative:
Not much
10/18/2024
Positive:
Quiet, clean
Negative:
Needs to be updated, kitchen had worms in box of spaghetti. There was a hole from an animal on the front of the house. It had no closet’s or hooks to hang anything.
10/17/2024
We enjoyed our time at the cabin. We love this part of Virginia and the cabin is centrally located to get out to Bluemont, Front Royal, Sperryville, etc. in 45 minutes or less. We used the fire pit and hot tub, made full meals in the kitchen, and enjoyed coffee on the enclosed porch. There weren’t any issues with indoor temps, wi-fi, or TV. Just a nice easy check-in/out process, friendly hosts, and a great visit.
10/15/2024
We loved our stay! The cottage was exactly as described and a great home base for our time exploring Shenandoah
9/11/2024
Tony is super responsive and a great host.
8/20/2024
This was amazing quick getaway for the end of summer! The hot tub was great for relaxing late at night, and Tony was very responsive and proactive with letting us know what to expect. We would definitely stay here or at another one of Tony’s properties again if the opportunity arose!
8/14/2024
Absolutely beautiful location. Very quiet neighborhood on top of that mountain. Front Royal was a cool little area with great restaurants. Very close to Skyline Drive. Highly recommend!
8/9/2024
Great place
8/7/2024
Tony was super helpful when we needed it! Easy to check in/out, and such a cute space for the two of us to stay while we visited Shenandoah. The power did go out for about two hours on our last night, but Tony communicated very quickly with us. He was able to check to confirm it was an area outage and let us know when it would be back on. Overall great experience!
8/6/2024
Really cozy and peaceful stay. It’s private but not in-the-middle-of-nowhere private so you can get into town and in Shenandoah pretty easily. Tony is an excellent host and is always proactive with trying to make your stay as best as it can be. Would 100% book again if we ever get the chance!
8/5/2024
the place was very clean and was located in a quiet area. the owner is very responsive and reached out themselves to make sure everything was good. the hot tub was great and price is amazing!
8/3/2024
Tony was very helpful and cared about our stay. The house was nice and clean. We unfortunately had an issue with the hot tub, but Tony did what he could to make things right and take care of it. Tony was very responsive and helpful. The location is fairly private, but be aware you must go up a steep gravel drive for a few hundred feet. Overall we would love to stay with Tony again!
7/31/2024
We enjoyed our stay! Really nice and peaceful. The only down side was that one of the smoke alarms kept going off and we couldn’t figure out why, it happened during our first night and we dodn’t get much sleep because of that. We enjoyed everything else. Thank you!
7/22/2024
it was amazing, we will definitely go back
7/9/2024
We really enjoyed our stay. It was one of the cleanest places we have stayed at, including the very spacious Hot Tub. So peaceful and very private. The beds were comfortable as was the sofa and chair. The water pressure in the shower was better than any place I’ve been! For a quiet, peaceful getaway, it was perfect. It was just 2 of us, and about 100 degrees, so we didn’t use the loft at all, but the window units did a good job of keeping the downstairs comfortable. This was pretty remote, but close enough to adorable Front Royal, all the parks, and many wineries. The kitchen is pretty sparsely equipped, so I wouldn’t plan on cooking much, and I could have wished for more comfortable chairs on the porch, maybe a small table. I also prefer a walkable neighborhood, which this was not. All in all, this place delivered and I would stay here again if we were in the area.
7/4/2024
Lovely place and responsive host. Loved the porch and hot tub!!
6/23/2024
Tony was very quick to respond to questions. House was nice, the sunroom was off the woods so good views and quiet.
6/2/2024
We needed a place to stay while we had construction done on our home so it worked out well to stay here.
6/1/2024
Great place!
4/30/2024
I enjoyed staying here. My only suggestion is to add a desk with a chair somewhere for workcations.
4/28/2024
A wonderful overnight stay. Super cute and cozy property.
4/10/2024
Beautiful location and clean house- thank you for everything!
4/7/2024
This was a great little getaway. Felt secluded but not isolated and was the perfect mix of convenience and cozy. Tony was a great communicator. Thanks for the lovely stay!
4/3/2024
Overall, we had a good stay. Cabin had the basics. Tony was responsive to a few maintenance issues that arose. Good location and easy to get to the town of Front Royal.
11/7/2023
Positive:
It was quiet
Negative:
There was some disturbances in the middle of the night but I think it was wildlife. The water did go out but I think that happens in the area (my family that lives there had issiues that week also) I wish there was window coverings on the porch entrance as well. But none of it was bad. It was a lovely little house. All small issues/preferences.
10/9/2023
Great place! I had a lovely stay here.
10/1/2023
The perfect getaway for just my husband and I! Although there was plenty of room if we wanted to bring our 2 kids along as well. We found some great antiques downtown and plenty of great places to eat! We would love to stay again if we venture to that part of the state again!
9/3/2023
Loved the Airbnb and we enjoyed our stay. It looked exactly like the picture and I would definitely come back here again. My only issue was that during our two overnight stay we had very little access to water. It was impossible to shower or wash our hands at sometime. However, Tony was super responsive and has provided us a partial refund for that inconvenience.
8/19/2023
Tony’s place is a true gem! If you’re looking for a get-away in the Virginia countryside, this is your place. Unfortunately, there was no lake access during our stay – check with Tony before if this is important for you (was for us). All else was exactly as described.
8/17/2023
Tony went out of his way to clearly communicate. He was very responsive when we had any questions. He offered many suggestions for things to do in the area.
His beautiful place had many extra amenities. The bathroom had soap, body lotion, shampoos, and plenty of clean comfortable towels. The kitchen was also stocked with extras such as spices to cook with and barbecue tools. Even the dishes matched the decorative theme throughout the home.
The amazing clean hot tub was strong and hot. The place was private, quiet, clean, and beautifully decorated. The sunroom was a great place to relax and hear the birds. The bed was very comfortable.
The fire pit was relaxing.
The only draw back
Was that there wasn’t a direct view of the mountain from the property but you could see the mountain range across the street.
8/16/2023
Positive:
Confort
Jacuzzi et autres équipements :bbq..
Negative:
Rien
8/15/2023
Tony’s place was the perfect retreat. I took my wife on a little getaway for her birthday and this place couldn’t have been better. The close proximity to so much hiking, wine tasting, fantastic restaurants and of course star gazing was perfect. We got excellent use out of the hot tub and fire pit, if you need wood Jim’s country store about 10 minutes away had a great selection for an affordable price. Also, while in the area Mary’s rock hike in Shenandoah NP provided a breathtaking view of the Virginia landscape. Thank you Tony for an excellent stay.
8/14/2023
We needed a quiet place to crash that was quiet, dog-friendly, clean and comfortable and this place met all of that criteria. It’s quite secluded and cozy, but there are neighbors right across the road and you don’t feel too isolated. Beautiful drives to and from. Downtown Front Royal is only about a 20-minute drive from the place and there are nice restaurants, as well as some cute retail shops. I wouldn’t rely on the nearest grocery store, but it might suit others’ needs better. Super easy to get in, easy instructions to follow on the way out. Tony is friendly, accommodating and is very responsive. It was a really easy drive to Shenandoah National Park. Thanks, Tony!
8/4/2023
The space was nice and clean, the only complaints I have was the shower only had hot water for 5 minutes and I could not find the laminated decal for access to the private lakes.
8/3/2023
We just needed one night but well worth it, very nice and cozy. Make sure you follow toney guidance with respect to directions. This place is in a peaceful location on the beaten path so gps gets it wrong. Cheers
7/24/2023
Everything was perfect we had a great time!
7/20/2023
Positive:
Loved the sunroom in the trees! Perfect morning coffee spot. Bed was very comfortable, kitchen well equipped, and quiet street.
Negative:
1000am check out, the couch isn't comfortable to sit on and watch TV, had to figure out which light switches went to what, and would love to have luggage stands (foldable ones are perfect) in the bedrooms. Luckily it was just the two of us so we used the bunk beds.
7/2/2023
The air BNB was well located, only a twenty minute drive from town, and the kitchen had enough equipment to cook with. The hot tub was really nice as was the covered porch.
6/15/2023
Tony was a very good host, and very responsive
6/14/2023
The Sweet Pea cabin hosted by Tony was a sweet pea indeed. Thank you Tony.
5/23/2023
cute little cottage nestled in the woods. nice sun room at the entrance and the attic/loft was a pleasant surprise. fire pit area was cute just rained to much upon or arrival to get the full extent of it.
5/21/2023
It was a perfect getaway for my family especially with a hot tube. My 7 year old daughter loved the attic and the bunk bed. Tony was responsive, friendly and mindful!! Best host ever!!
5/20/2023
Tony couldn’t have been a Bette host, the communication and information was fantastic, and the home was just what we needed for a weekend away.
5/19/2023
Very nice stay . Responsive host. Private area , good for couples getaway
5/9/2023
Great getaway in the woods! Absolutely peaceful and beautiful place to stay!
4/29/2023
We had such a wonderful stay! The house was very clean and cozy! We spent most of our time hiking in the National Park, but we used the hot tub in the evenings and we were very grateful to have it! The house is about 20 minutes outside of town, so be prepped to add roughly 20 mins on to any excursions, but the remote location is worth it!
The loft area with the beanbag chairs was a very cool addition as well!
4/25/2023
Perfect getaway for my moms birthday!
4/11/2023
Really beautiful mountain cabin/home. Gorgeous sunsets from the porch and evenings spent in the hot tub were fantastic. No issues whatsoever – this was perfect for a little work from home retreat (great wifi and working spaces!).
We topped off our stay with visits to local restaurants, farms, and markets. Spectacular!
4/9/2023
We had a great weekend in this cute mountain house! It’s a short (20ish min) drive to hiking, vineyards, and downtown Front Royal. The house was very comfortable and Tony was very helpful. Highly recommend!
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4/22/2026
Lovely cottage with incredible views.
Tony and team were responsive and friendly. We lost water the 2nd morning there and by the time we returned after exploring, it was back on. Very appreciative of the fast response.
Thank you so much for making our girl's trip amazing! Looking forward to returning with my family sometime soon.
4/20/2026
Great place.
4/12/2026
Great rural cottage. The hosts have extremely well documented everything about the place for easy reference. Cottage is well stocked with heaters, and A/C for any weather. Sun porch is a great extra here. The only downside is you are expected to dispose of your own trash and recycling at a nearby waste station. Which was understandable, given the challenges of the area.
4/7/2026
Great communication! Lovely place
3/14/2026
Great host and awesome house!
3/14/2026
Great host and awesome house!
2/24/2026
Everything was perfect! Tony is a fantastic host and the place was beyond my expectations. I’m definitely planning to come back here again. Highly recommended
1/20/2026
Place was cute, clean, and very cozy! Tony was extremely responsive and helpful with all questions and concerns.
1/11/2026
Cabin was great, easy to get to and clean. Fast responses from host with zero issues during stay.
1/4/2026
Overall, the place was fine. It wasn’t as clean as we expected at first, but Tony responded right away, apologized, and addressed it. We still had a lovely getaway, and Tony was great with communication and very welcoming.
12/23/2025
Had a great weekend getaway
12/10/2025
This was a wonderful stay. We wanted a quiet space to get away for a weekend and we enjoyed the attic / upstairs space.
12/3/2025
Our stay at the Sweet Pea Cottage was amazing! It is the perfect location to do a day trip to Shenandoah National Park. The hot tub was a great addition to look forward to after a long day of hiking! Tony was very attentive and made sure our stay went perfect. We will definitely stay again if we venture our way back to Virginia! Thank you Tony & Blue Maple!
11/16/2025
Great cozy cabin to stay in! A washer and dryer to use would be a nice addition!
11/11/2025
Our stay was great for a weekend getaway. The area was beautiful (although the description is true of the roads getting there, little bit of a rough terrain). The house was clean, had great water pressure, and the amenities were nice! Tony and the team were also very responsive.
11/9/2025
great place.
10/30/2025
Positive:
VERY clean! Rustic cottage in a quiet area. Nice view from sunroom. I
Negative:
Road to cottage was a little rough.
9/9/2025
We enjoyed our stay at the Sweet Pea cottage! Tony was easy and quick with communication. We appreciate the detailed instructions provided and the easily accessible digital manual. The cottage was the perfect relaxing get-away, private and peaceful! We are already considering another trip to the cottage! Highly recommend!
9/3/2025
It is a comfortable place to forget about routine and relax in the jacuzzi
8/5/2025
Our day was absolutely beautiful! We were able to relax and enjoy beautiful surroundings and we definitely enjoyed the hot tub
8/5/2025
We really enjoyed our stay. Peaceful and private. We made good use of the sun porch and hot tub.
6/15/2025
We enjoyed our time at this cabin retreat. The space was a good size for 2 adults and 2 small kids (they really loved the bunk beds). The cabin is situated well on the property to make it feel really private. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable.
It was a little further from Shenandoah than I anticipated but if you set your expectations correctly, it isn't terrible.
5/20/2025
Very nice and peaceful with beautiful views
5/18/2025
A great stay at a cute cabin. Loved sitting on the back porch and feeling like I was in the trees.
5/17/2025
Amazing location, price and beautiful cabin! Can’t wait to be back for another holiday!
5/6/2025
The cabin was beautiful! Such a relaxing place to stay and very well maintained and loved.
4/24/2025
This stay was very nice. My friend and i came with our young children for a little getaway and hiking. Beautiful area with all you need for a nice outdoorsy getaway. The hottub was nice after hiking all day and the fireplace and grill were definitely a staple to have for our little gals retreat. The host was very responsive when we needed anything.
4/20/2025
peaceful and cozy. Hot tub felt amazing. Hot tub cover and firepit itself had pretty bad signs of wear but it got the job done. Would definitely recommend for the price.
4/17/2025
Lovely little cottage with everything we needed, would totally stay again! Tony was excellent with communication and everything went perfectly!
4/15/2025
Homey and relaxing. The written directions were a must. The roads getting there were a challenge due to a heavy rainstorm. Believe him when he says you need the written directions. We really enjoyed the nice clean hot tub!
4/9/2025
Beautiful place, very clean, we had a great time!
4/6/2025
The host was friendly and responsive. The air Bnb is actually quite nice. I must've picked a bad time to go because it was not well maintained from the previous user(s):
- The sunroom has several windows over a beautiful view. But 2 of them were missing. One fallen down the hill and broken and the other had been placed or fall on the walkway. Given that it was 40 degrees and windy, the sunroom area was completely unusable
- The grill had 2/2 empty propane tanks. The user guide said if 1 was empty that we could use the other. But the other was empty.
- The hot tub had a few collections of dirt in it. Not enough to prevent me from getting in. But enough to choose to sit on one particular side and not use the jets. And admittedly, less enough that if it wasn't for the above issues, I would've just left it at sending the owner a text and not including it in my review.
- Someone left a pot of oil in the oven
Those things aside, the airbnb INSIDE was very nice.
4/6/2025
Tony’s home was perfect for our work trip! He was flexible for our last minute booking and the home was ready for us right away. We would definitely stay here again
4/4/2025
Had an amazing stay! Would definitely stay again
3/29/2025
Tony’s place felt like what AirBnBs used to be (and should be in my opinion). You’re living in a place that’s clearly someone’s home/personal vacation home and all the quirks that comes with it. It’s not luxury or a wannabe hotel and that’s not what it’s supposed to be. It’s a good quaint place to stay without all the hotel prices and hassle.
Only complaint was some of the clearly cut corners on cleaning. My dog’s ball rolled under the couch and it was pretty grumpy under there. There were a couple other things like that.
2/20/2025
Beautiful little place, cozy and clean! Everything was amazing, only thing I’d love is some board games!
1/29/2025
Tony was very communicative and his place was an amazing little getaway that is secluded and fun. It is near a lot of great wineries and he left a list of places he recommended, which we used for perfect experience. My wife and I may be using this spot again in the future.
1/24/2025
Host canceled
1/23/2025
snow usually be cleaned within 24 hours, but when
1/22/2025
A beautiful home with a beautiful view. Tony is super responsive and organized.
11/24/2024
This was a very cozy cabin for our 2 night stay near the Shenandoah Valley National Park. We were very comfortable there. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a couple of meals and the hot tub was wonderful!
11/16/2024
Hot water didn’t work while we were there, host was nice but slow to respond for resolution. All guest received bed bug bites, and unit smelled like smoke. Definitely would pick other places to stay.
11/8/2024
Tony’s place was very cozy and clean! We had an amazing time and really enjoyed the fire outside as well as the hot tub. Tony was accommodating and answered in a very timely manner. My friends and I loved our stay and would come back again. 🙂 Thank you, Tony!
10/20/2024
Positive:
Great location. Nice and quiet. It was the perfect cozy little cottage.
Negative:
Not much
10/18/2024
Positive:
Quiet, clean
Negative:
Needs to be updated, kitchen had worms in box of spaghetti. There was a hole from an animal on the front of the house. It had no closet’s or hooks to hang anything.
10/17/2024
We enjoyed our time at the cabin. We love this part of Virginia and the cabin is centrally located to get out to Bluemont, Front Royal, Sperryville, etc. in 45 minutes or less. We used the fire pit and hot tub, made full meals in the kitchen, and enjoyed coffee on the enclosed porch. There weren't any issues with indoor temps, wi-fi, or TV. Just a nice easy check-in/out process, friendly hosts, and a great visit.
10/15/2024
We loved our stay! The cottage was exactly as described and a great home base for our time exploring Shenandoah
10/11/2024
Positive:
Hot tub
Negative:
- First thing I noticed was that the fire place in the living room is for decorative use only. In the photos, it shows a lit fireplace, but when I arrived there is a sign stating not to use it because it is for decorative use only and no fires can be lit. There was no where stated that the fireplace was for decorative use only. I like to light a fire especially when I travel from a place that we never light fires, and a fireplace is something I look for in a place. The photos were misleading showing a fire lit, but I could not use it.
- The furniture in the main bedroom was completely different. The bed was different than the photos and the bed was extremely low for my tall husband.
- The picture of the bathroom looked nice but when we arrived the towel holder was broken and the shower had mold in it. We were only given 3 towels for 3 nights for 3 people. There was no hot water and I wrote the owner about it and he said that he would speak to his handyman but no one contacted me about it afterward. My family and I had to take cold showers in 60 degree weather including my 3 year old son.
- In the photos, the floors look shiny and newer but they were old. The rugs were folded up and old looking as well.
- We were told that there would be bugs which is expected and they try their best to keep them out but the amount of stink bugs was ridiculous. They didn’t have anything to prevent any bugs. I could not even enjoy the bean bag on the patios because it was filled with bugs.
- They state they want us to dry the dishes before leaving but there were no hand towels left for us , only 1 roll of cheap paper towels to dry the dishes.
- We had to dump our own trash which is fine but our check out was on a Wednesday. The place to dump our trash in the neighborhood is closed on Wednesdays and so we were forced to keep our trash bags in our car until we found a place to dump it.
- There is no where to put our clothes. The closets were locked.
9/11/2024
Tony is super responsive and a great host.
8/20/2024
This was amazing quick getaway for the end of summer! The hot tub was great for relaxing late at night, and Tony was very responsive and proactive with letting us know what to expect. We would definitely stay here or at another one of Tony’s properties again if the opportunity arose!
8/14/2024
Absolutely beautiful location. Very quiet neighborhood on top of that mountain. Front Royal was a cool little area with great restaurants. Very close to Skyline Drive. Highly recommend!
8/9/2024
Great place
8/7/2024
Tony was super helpful when we needed it! Easy to check in/out, and such a cute space for the two of us to stay while we visited Shenandoah. The power did go out for about two hours on our last night, but Tony communicated very quickly with us. He was able to check to confirm it was an area outage and let us know when it would be back on. Overall great experience!
8/6/2024
Really cozy and peaceful stay. It’s private but not in-the-middle-of-nowhere private so you can get into town and in Shenandoah pretty easily. Tony is an excellent host and is always proactive with trying to make your stay as best as it can be. Would 100% book again if we ever get the chance!
8/5/2024
the place was very clean and was located in a quiet area. the owner is very responsive and reached out themselves to make sure everything was good. the hot tub was great and price is amazing!
8/3/2024
Tony was very helpful and cared about our stay. The house was nice and clean. We unfortunately had an issue with the hot tub, but Tony did what he could to make things right and take care of it. Tony was very responsive and helpful. The location is fairly private, but be aware you must go up a steep gravel drive for a few hundred feet. Overall we would love to stay with Tony again!
7/31/2024
We enjoyed our stay! Really nice and peaceful. The only down side was that one of the smoke alarms kept going off and we couldn't figure out why, it happened during our first night and we dodn't get much sleep because of that. We enjoyed everything else. Thank you!
7/22/2024
it was amazing, we will definitely go back
7/9/2024
We really enjoyed our stay. It was one of the cleanest places we have stayed at, including the very spacious Hot Tub. So peaceful and very private. The beds were comfortable as was the sofa and chair. The water pressure in the shower was better than any place I've been! For a quiet, peaceful getaway, it was perfect. It was just 2 of us, and about 100 degrees, so we didn't use the loft at all, but the window units did a good job of keeping the downstairs comfortable. This was pretty remote, but close enough to adorable Front Royal, all the parks, and many wineries. The kitchen is pretty sparsely equipped, so I wouldn't plan on cooking much, and I could have wished for more comfortable chairs on the porch, maybe a small table. I also prefer a walkable neighborhood, which this was not. All in all, this place delivered and I would stay here again if we were in the area.
7/4/2024
Lovely place and responsive host. Loved the porch and hot tub!!
6/23/2024
Tony was very quick to respond to questions. House was nice, the sunroom was off the woods so good views and quiet.
6/2/2024
We needed a place to stay while we had construction done on our home so it worked out well to stay here.
6/1/2024
Great place!
4/30/2024
I enjoyed staying here. My only suggestion is to add a desk with a chair somewhere for workcations.
4/28/2024
A wonderful overnight stay. Super cute and cozy property.
4/10/2024
Beautiful location and clean house- thank you for everything!
4/7/2024
This was a great little getaway. Felt secluded but not isolated and was the perfect mix of convenience and cozy. Tony was a great communicator. Thanks for the lovely stay!
4/3/2024
Overall, we had a good stay. Cabin had the basics. Tony was responsive to a few maintenance issues that arose. Good location and easy to get to the town of Front Royal.
11/7/2023
Positive:
It was quiet
Negative:
There was some disturbances in the middle of the night but I think it was wildlife. The water did go out but I think that happens in the area (my family that lives there had issiues that week also) I wish there was window coverings on the porch entrance as well. But none of it was bad. It was a lovely little house. All small issues/preferences.
10/9/2023
Great place! I had a lovely stay here.
10/1/2023
Location is semi- close to wineries/breweries. However, the cost for the Airbnb was overpriced for a small space, late check-in/early check-out, and issues with water impacting our stay/satisfaction. Water was turned off 2 hours before we had to check out. This issue occurred while a guest was in the shower. Two people were not able to shower.
10/1/2023
The perfect getaway for just my husband and I! Although there was plenty of room if we wanted to bring our 2 kids along as well. We found some great antiques downtown and plenty of great places to eat! We would love to stay again if we venture to that part of the state again!
9/3/2023
Loved the Airbnb and we enjoyed our stay. It looked exactly like the picture and I would definitely come back here again. My only issue was that during our two overnight stay we had very little access to water. It was impossible to shower or wash our hands at sometime. However, Tony was super responsive and has provided us a partial refund for that inconvenience.
8/19/2023
Tony's place is a true gem! If you're looking for a get-away in the Virginia countryside, this is your place. Unfortunately, there was no lake access during our stay - check with Tony before if this is important for you (was for us). All else was exactly as described.
8/17/2023
Tony went out of his way to clearly communicate. He was very responsive when we had any questions. He offered many suggestions for things to do in the area.
His beautiful place had many extra amenities. The bathroom had soap, body lotion, shampoos, and plenty of clean comfortable towels. The kitchen was also stocked with extras such as spices to cook with and barbecue tools. Even the dishes matched the decorative theme throughout the home.
The amazing clean hot tub was strong and hot. The place was private, quiet, clean, and beautifully decorated. The sunroom was a great place to relax and hear the birds. The bed was very comfortable.
The fire pit was relaxing.
The only draw back
Was that there wasn’t a direct view of the mountain from the property but you could see the mountain range across the street.
8/16/2023
Positive:
Confort
Jacuzzi et autres équipements :bbq..
Negative:
Rien
8/15/2023
Tony’s place was the perfect retreat. I took my wife on a little getaway for her birthday and this place couldn’t have been better. The close proximity to so much hiking, wine tasting, fantastic restaurants and of course star gazing was perfect. We got excellent use out of the hot tub and fire pit, if you need wood Jim’s country store about 10 minutes away had a great selection for an affordable price. Also, while in the area Mary’s rock hike in Shenandoah NP provided a breathtaking view of the Virginia landscape. Thank you Tony for an excellent stay.
8/14/2023
We needed a quiet place to crash that was quiet, dog-friendly, clean and comfortable and this place met all of that criteria. It’s quite secluded and cozy, but there are neighbors right across the road and you don’t feel too isolated. Beautiful drives to and from. Downtown Front Royal is only about a 20-minute drive from the place and there are nice restaurants, as well as some cute retail shops. I wouldn’t rely on the nearest grocery store, but it might suit others’ needs better. Super easy to get in, easy instructions to follow on the way out. Tony is friendly, accommodating and is very responsive. It was a really easy drive to Shenandoah National Park. Thanks, Tony!
8/4/2023
The space was nice and clean, the only complaints I have was the shower only had hot water for 5 minutes and I could not find the laminated decal for access to the private lakes.
8/3/2023
We just needed one night but well worth it, very nice and cozy. Make sure you follow toney guidance with respect to directions. This place is in a peaceful location on the beaten path so gps gets it wrong. Cheers
7/24/2023
Everything was perfect we had a great time!
7/20/2023
Positive:
Loved the sunroom in the trees! Perfect morning coffee spot. Bed was very comfortable, kitchen well equipped, and quiet street.
Negative:
1000am check out, the couch isn't comfortable to sit on and watch TV, had to figure out which light switches went to what, and would love to have luggage stands (foldable ones are perfect) in the bedrooms. Luckily it was just the two of us so we used the bunk beds.
7/2/2023
The air BNB was well located, only a twenty minute drive from town, and the kitchen had enough equipment to cook with. The hot tub was really nice as was the covered porch.
6/15/2023
Tony was a very good host, and very responsive
6/14/2023
The Sweet Pea cabin hosted by Tony was a sweet pea indeed. Thank you Tony.
6/13/2023
Great property; poorly managed.
Arrival/departure instructions specify a 4pm check-in and a non-negotiable 10am checkout, with a fee for being even a minute over. We were denied access to check in until after 4:30 due to “the cleaners still being there.” That’s okay, things happen. Can we get some flexibility at checkout?
No.
Partial refund?
No.
Also 00 flex on trash takeout… even tho dump is CLOSED on our checkout day.
Physical house manual states an 11am checkout. Text messages from the host preemptively and unprovoked “reminded” us that checkout is firm at 10 and we will be charged a fee if we’re late. When I pointed out to him the manual says 11, he called me a liar. It took sending a photo of his own house manual to him & STILL no compromise.
We understand humans are not robots and things happen. Maybe try to have a civil conversation first instead of jumping straight to “you’re lying”.
Really wish I could attach screenshots.
Good luck!
5/23/2023
cute little cottage nestled in the woods. nice sun room at the entrance and the attic/loft was a pleasant surprise. fire pit area was cute just rained to much upon or arrival to get the full extent of it.
5/21/2023
It was a perfect getaway for my family especially with a hot tube. My 7 year old daughter loved the attic and the bunk bed. Tony was responsive, friendly and mindful!! Best host ever!!
5/20/2023
Tony couldn’t have been a Bette host, the communication and information was fantastic, and the home was just what we needed for a weekend away.
5/19/2023
Very nice stay . Responsive host. Private area , good for couples getaway
5/9/2023
Great getaway in the woods! Absolutely peaceful and beautiful place to stay!
4/29/2023
We had such a wonderful stay! The house was very clean and cozy! We spent most of our time hiking in the National Park, but we used the hot tub in the evenings and we were very grateful to have it! The house is about 20 minutes outside of town, so be prepped to add roughly 20 mins on to any excursions, but the remote location is worth it!
The loft area with the beanbag chairs was a very cool addition as well!
4/25/2023
Perfect getaway for my moms birthday!
4/11/2023
Really beautiful mountain cabin/home. Gorgeous sunsets from the porch and evenings spent in the hot tub were fantastic. No issues whatsoever - this was perfect for a little work from home retreat (great wifi and working spaces!).
We topped off our stay with visits to local restaurants, farms, and markets. Spectacular!
4/9/2023
We had a great weekend in this cute mountain house! It's a short (20ish min) drive to hiking, vineyards, and downtown Front Royal. The house was very comfortable and Tony was very helpful. Highly recommend!