House in Shenandoah Valley, VA
Reasons to book
About this house rental
The farmhouse is part of a larger 33 acre farm purchased by the owners in 2011. The farm includes a cabin with a tenant, chickens, and a pre-civil war leather shop that has been converted to an artist's studio. Be ready to explore the land considered some of the most beautiful in Virginia! Adjacent to the famous Rapidan river and at the foot of historic Clark's Mountain, wildlife includes deer, foxes, groundhogs, coyotes, and a once-spotted black bear. It's a great bird habitat for amateur ornithologists (with bald eagle, red-tail hawk, spotted owl, and blue heron sightings amongst others!). 13 acres of the property are in a USDA conservation program to support native habitat and restore the Rapidan river (part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed).
Getting there and around:
- The farm is 80 miles / 90 minute drive from DC and it's suburbs, 45 minutes from Charlottesville. It’s 10 minutes from Orange and its quaint old town, replete with grocery stores, antique shops and local dining options.
- It's a perfect base to explore Virginia's unique historical heritage: Montpelier (20 minutes away), Monticello and UVA (45 minutes away), or central Virginia's best winemaker: Barboursville Vineyards (20 minutes away). There is also plenty opportunities to hike, bike and get moving outdoors.
- Closest towns are Orange (10 min drive) and Culpeper (20 min drive) for grocery shopping and restaurants.
