Stanley, Virginia · 13 min to Luray13 minutes to downtown Luray

A hilltop farm cottage where the sunset faces the porch and the cows come to the fence.

Aerial view of the property. — The cottage at the end of the gravel road, on a morning with mist on the ridge.

A recently remodeled cottage on a quiet hill above the Ida Valley, with farmland all around. Hot tub, fire pit, a west-facing balcony, and room for 8.

8
guestsguests, best for 5 or 6
3
bedroomsbedrooms, 5 beds
2
full bathsfull baths
Dogs
welcomewelcome
Hot tub
seats 7seats 7
13 min
to Lurayto downtown Luray

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Rated 4.90 of 5 from 229 guest reviews

"The location is perfect: close enough to Luray for dinners and Luray Caverns, but tucked away on a quiet hilltop that feels totally private."
Amit. Rated 4.90 of 5 from 229 guest reviews.

Golden hour, every clear evening

The balcony faces west

Pull a rocker to the rail and watch the sun go down over the Ida Valley. Turn around in the morning and the Blue Ridge is out the other side of the house.

Charming Cottage with Incredible Views and Firepit, photo 6 — The lawn and fire pit ring at dusk.

Rockers at the rail, the Ida Valley below, the sun going down.

The neighhood cows saying hello! — The neighbors, saying hello.

Meet the neighbors

Cows at the fence most afternoons, plus deer, rabbits and birds. It is farm country, bugs included.

The cottage sits among working farms. Cows wander to the fence line most afternoons, and if you don't see them you'll hear them. Deer, rabbits and plenty of birds come through the yard too.

"The surrounding area was beautiful farm land filled with cows, some of which came to visit us one night at sunset."
Rebecca

Farm country comes with bugs and the odd visitor. The house is treated regularly, and it runs on septic, so only toilet paper goes down the drain.

Calm rooms, room to spread out

Sage walls, rattan lights and two spinning chairs guests always mention. A six-seat table with a telescope by the window. Downstairs, a second TV room, a game room and a playroom with toys.

Living room
A pull-out sofa and the two spinning chairs.
Dining room
Six seats and a telescope at the window.
Kitchen
Fully stocked for home-cooked dinners.

Working from here? Gigabit internet is hardwired through the house, Wi-Fi reaches the whole property, and the king room has a desk facing the Blue Ridge.

Beds, room by room

Sleeps 8, best for 5 or 6. 2 full baths.Sleeps 8. Most comfortable for 5 or 6.

Bedroom 1
Queen, main floorQueen, main floor, large closet. Full bath with a tub nearby.
Bedroom 2
King, desk, mountain viewKing, upstairs, with a sitting corner, a desk and a Blue Ridge view.
Bedroom 3
2 twins, upstairsTwo twins, upstairs across the hall. Good for kids.
Living room
Full sofa bedFull-size pull-out sofa bed.

Two full baths: one on the main floor with a tub, near Bedroom 1, and one upstairs with a stand-up shower.

Out on the hill

A brand-new seven-person hot tub, a fire pit with a stocked wood pile, a hammock by the butterfly bush, tree swings and a very good climbing tree.

Hot tub for 7
Fire pit, wood provided
Hammock
Tree swings
The climbing tree
Balcony rockers
Wraparound deck
Grill

How far to everything

The cottage sits at the end of a gravel road in the country, so you'll want a car. Load directions before you lose signal.

Downtown Luray
13 min
Luray Caverns
18 min
Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive
20 min

A look around

From above
Balcony sunset
Living room
Dining room
King bedroom
Fire pit
The neighbors

From guests on the hill

Rated 4.90 of 5 from 229 guest reviews

"The location is perfect: close enough to Luray for dinners and Luray Caverns, but tucked away on a quiet hilltop that feels totally private. The hot tub was a huge hit after a day of exploring, and it was a great home base for the trip."
Amit
"The house was beautiful, exactly as pictured, and it was so fun to find a closet full of card games and board games! The surrounding area was beautiful farm land filled with cows, some of which came to visit us one night at sunset."
Rebecca
"We enjoyed sitting at the large dining room table and chatting late into the night. ... There are only a couple of stairs to climb for someone staying in the main floor bedroom, and there’s a bench at the front to make it easy to remove shoes."
Liz
"Some of the highlights for us were the playroom with toys in the basement, the tree swings, and the fire pit with lots of wood available!"
Mark
"Lovely property with quiet, wraparound deck from which to enjoy the wildlife. Lots of birds, deer, and bunny rabbits as well as the cows that came to the fence in the afternoons."
Rick and Sarah
"From the house to the Thornton Gap Entrance Station, the drive was a picturesque 15 minutes. When we got back from a long day of hiking in the mountains, this house was exactly the kind of respite we needed."
Paul
"It was the perfect amount of space for 4 adults and our goldendoodle. ... Hot tub was great and we appreciated the extra doggy waste dispenser right outside the door."
Janine
"On our first night, our dog found a cute little black "kitty" with two white stripes down its back ... a skunk! ... From that point on, the hot tub was fantastic!"
Robert

Good to know

Can we bring the dog?: Yes. Up to two house-trained dogs or cats, fee shown at checkout. There is a waste-bag dispenser by the door.
Will we really see cows?: Very likely. They graze along the fence in the next field. Deer, rabbits and birds are regulars too.
What about bugs?: It is a rural farm setting, so expect some. The house is treated regularly.
Is the internet good enough to work?: Yes. Gigabit internet is hardwired through the house, with Wi-Fi across the property.
Anything to know about the plumbing?: The cottage is on septic. Please flush only toilet paper.
Any house rules?: No-shoes house, quiet after 11 PM, and no parties or events. There is one exterior security camera; no living spaces are monitored.

House details

Check-in: 4 PM, keypad
Checkout: 10 AM
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Sleeps: 8, best for 5 or 6
Pets: Up to 2, fee at checkout
Shoes: Off at the door
Rating: 4.90 of 5, 229 reviews

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