Beautiful historic 1916 Farmhouse and Country Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Top rated by guests
3 Penny Acres was built in 1916 on the foundations of an 1800's cabin.
The was meticulously updated with new amenities and old historic character.
Open views from the home provide post card beauty in all seasons.
The front porch overlooks the stream and forest and is a step from parking.
The three story house has been historically renovated with modern conveniences.
review stars
10Outstanding
(50 Ratings)
"The house was amazing! The exterior looks rustic, but for the most part the interior was modernized. The house was large with more than enough space for the 5 people who went on trip with me. It's loc..."
Landon W.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(50 Ratings)

House in Shenandoah Valley, VA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Beautiful, historic Farmhouse and Country Home (circa 1916) on 45 forested acres at the foot of a tall mountain with a pristine stream that runs in front of the home. Located in Manassas Gap, gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, directly across the valley from historic African Mountain and the Southern Appalachian range. Located in a biodiversity hotspot near many historic landmarks, parks, trails, rivers, farms, country kitchens, and festival locations.

A great place for family and friends to reconnect, relax, and experience the best of nature, history, and country living. Visits by native wildlife on the grounds provide an opportunity to treasure and care for the creation and enjoy it close-up!

Located within 30 minutes of over 100 unique local attractions including rivers, parks, orchards, wineries, historic areas, local shops and boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, wildlife areas, national forests, farm produce, and farm-fresh markets including seasonal pick-your-own fruits, and festivals. A peaceful, quiet, serene, majestic, friendly, safe environment that is easy to reach but feels far away.

A wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, and home cooked goods are available in several nearby locations, along with farm to table restaurants. Seasonal festivals in nearby towns are very active year round.

The home as three floors, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms with showers, three porches, and two large indoor living areas. It has a full sized kitchen that is fully equipped, including a bread maker, crock pot, microwave, oven range, full sized refrigerator, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and dishwasher. We have extra plates, dishes, and utensils for large families. The kitchen also has a full sized washer and dryer. Our dining area includes a baby high chair. An outdoor Weber grill and picnic table are located outside by the creed.

Bathrooms have vanities, showers, towels, and supplies. The second floor shower has a seating area and shower hose.

Coffee bars on each floor of the house are stocked with coffee, tea, and creamers and supplies. Well water from the tap is purified though a dual water treatment and high density filtration system and tested.

The living areas have beautiful views and accommodate eight people with sofas and comfortable chairs as well as blankets, throws, and electric fireplaces to stay cozy. These areas also have books and toys for children and a wide range of books and games for adults.

Bedrooms have dressers and closets and stunning views. Bedding includes two Queen beds and one Full bed, as well as three extra large twin bed cots with metal bed frames and memory foam mattresses as well as additional single memory foam beds if needed (all with pillows, blankets, and linens). Air conditioning is in all three bedrooms along with floor fans. Sheets and pillow cases are provided as well as comforters and blankets.

A picnic table, Weber charcoal grill, and fire box with Adirondack chairs is located by the creek. Enjoy breakfast or a drink on a wooden bridge over the stream at the opening of the woods.

The front porch on ground level overlooks a stream complete with chairs and side tables for dining. The glassed porch on the second level overlooks the mountain and has a table and chairs for a meal with a sitting area and coffee station. The back porch faces the woods and is open-air.

Note that the home is located on 45 acres of forest at the foot of a mountain and local wildlife is present and may be seen on the grounds. We ask guests to keep pets under control to avoid any harm to wildlife. Also, because 3 Penny Acres is a historic rural mountain property, occasional seasonal insects (including stink bugs and lady bugs) may be encountered despite regular cleaning and pest management. These are common in all homes the region. They are harmless and can be easily removed by hand vacuums that are provided for house keeping along with other cleaning supplies for general use.

Amenities at Beautiful historic 1916 Farmhouse and Country Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Shenandoah Valley, VA


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(50 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The house was amazing! The exterior looks rustic, but for the most part the interior was modernized. The house was large with more than enough space for the 5 people who went on trip with me. It's located in a very nice, quiet area that let us be away from the world and in peace for awhile. We also had ample space for food storage, cooking, etc., and the owners were even kind enough to give us sparkling cider. They were also extremely nice, communicative, and open to helping us during our stay. By far my favorite thing about the house is the history - even though they modernized it, you can still absolutely feel the history in the house. If you're looking for a place to stay that's peaceful and relatively close to D.C., this is it!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Excellent and timely communication before and during our stay. Property description was accurate and fit our needs for a Christmas gathering. An excellent place to stay for Gold Cup and other Great Plains event(s) in that part of Virginia. Thank you for having us stay at your property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The host, Tom, was so flexible while we waited to see what happened with a snowstorm. The kitchen was well stocked, the house was decorated for Christmas, and comfy throws were on the chairs. It felt like a family member had left their home open to us and we had a fabulous time.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
We had a great stay and the house and property were what we were looking for. Tom was a great host, great communication and ensuring we had what we needed. Weather was great for camp fires and hiking the trails on the property.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful historic 1916 Farmhouse and Country Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful historic 1916 Farmhouse and Country Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautiful historic 1916 Farmhouse and Country Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.