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Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Unwind amidst nature's beauty in this cozy farmhouse retreat. Savor time together around the fireplace or explore nearby Shenandoah National Park.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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Afton, VA

What's nearby

  • Silverback Distillery - 2 min drive
  • Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive
  • Veritas Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive
  • Afton Mountain Vineyards - 7 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 31 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basic City Beer Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Batesville Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paulie's Pig Out - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trager Brothers Coffee 2.0 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Farm stay near Shenandoah National Park
Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains provides amenities like a firepit and a garden.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Games, barbecue grills, and books
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property manager

Stephanie Murray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: internet access
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Country Escape Heart Blue Ridge Mountains Afton
Escape Heart Blue Ridge Mount
Country Escape in the Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains Afton

Frequently asked questions

Is Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains located?

Situated in Afton, this farm stay is within 1 mi (2 km) of George Washington National Forest and Silverback Distillery. Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery and Valley Road Vineyards are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Country escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean house close to all
clean house, perfect for 5-6 people, in the country but not isolated and close to so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House!
This house was very clean and beautiful! Also, the host was very easy to communicate with, which made our stay even better. Not to mention… this house is located nearby so many good options for food and drinks! I would definitely book again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yossi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in Afton
The images of this house are what sold us on the rental originally. I'm happy to say that the pictures are accurate and the house is amazing. Spacious, comfortable and welcoming the Afton residence was a great vacation near many hiking trails and adventures. 30 minutes from Monticello (wonderful tour) and more. The fireflies in the yard the 1st night there were just magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Yvette B., Crofton, Maryland

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Afton Stay
We had a great and relaxing weekend in Afton. The house was close to most of the wineries we wanted to visit and was located in a quiet area. The only improvement needed would be the cleanliness. We had to clean the fridge before we could use it as it appeared to not have been cleaned in a long time. There were a few other cleanliness issues. Perfect little stay if the house had been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable accommodations and location to visit wineries in the area
6 adults stayed here for 3 nights. Comfortable, private, quiet and great location for hitting wineries around Charlottesville. Patio was nice to sit and relax as was the front porch. Clean and everything worked well. Would stay here again. Reasonable price for the location and comfort.

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Awesome time! Adorable house, clean, great location! Stephanie was great to work with. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
This was a great place, super close to lots of local wineries and plenty of bedrooms and space for our group. Stephanie was fantastic- super responsive and helped us right away with an issue that we had with hot water during our stay and got it fixed almost immediately. Would definitely recommend for a fun weekend/wine country getaway! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harriett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mountain get away
Beautiful location for any get away and close to wineries, breweries and just about anything else you want to try or do. Perfect farmhouse with all the amenities and Stephanie, the owner was so helpful and accommodating. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse with a Spectacular View!
A simple farmhouse w/ views of the mountains, plenty of space to spread out and filled w/ all you need to build a fire or cook dinner, but also located very close to all the good breweries, wineries & distilleries. Stephanie was helpful answering questions in advance of our stay. Already looking forward to the return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Afton Farmhouse
My wife and kids loved the house and enjoyed the wood burning fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations. It fit our needs perfectly.
Very quaint comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain getaway
Love this quaint mountain farmhouse. Great proximity to breweries and wineries! Owner was wonderful, flexible, and had great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great Location
Stayed a week here first week in November. The house is beautifully restored and on a great lot. Plenty of activities for my boys (5 and 9) to do inside and when they needed to run of energy plenty of space to run around. Bonus about location - it’s only a few minutes from Veritas (fav vineyard) and Blue Mountain Brewery. Pippin Hill isn’t far either as well and only a 1/2 hour from Charlottesville and another 1/2 hour from Wintergreen. Fireplace was amazing - beds great. Kitchen is well stocked with gadgets including a panini maker and slow cooker! Plenty of fluffy towels too. The only thing I would add is to Bring your own pillow though if you want firm pillows. But there’s so many pillows that I just doubled up so honestly not a problem. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

emily d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable mountain house
We had a great week. The house was very comfortable and fit us (four adults, two kids) very well. We had a few problems (dishwasher, grill, wifi didn't work) but Stephanie responded very quickly and did whatever she could to fix the situation. The house is ten minutes from vineyards, cideries, breweries so is very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Ronda O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Not what we had hoped for
Not much attention to detail. Bath towels were great. Outside gathering area messy, table dirty. Coffee pot was dirty - still had old coffee in carafe when we arrived. Trash was to be picked up by owner's son - left it on porch as instructed. Came home after a day of activities and trash still on porch - bag torn because some animal had been in it. We won't be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
This was the perfect getaway spot to escape the city. We came here with our family in the midst of the pandemic. Stephanie was responsive and really thought of everything to make the house feel like home for every age. There were plenty of games and puzzles for all ages and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Our kids loved exploring the big yard, making smores in the fire pit and watching movies on the TV. The area has tons of hiking, orchards, and breweries - there was something to do every day. I highly recommend this property and we hope to return. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway in Mountains
Great and comfortable spot when reduced contact is in order. Quiet and excellent view of mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Spacious Mountain Retreat
We stayed at the cottage over the Christmas holiday. It was clean and well decorated with ample and comfortable bedding and linens. The central heating was not working properly during our stay. Fortunately, we had unseasonably warm weather and kept a fire going the entire time. Stephanie was quick to respond and brought extra space heaters for us, on Christmas Day no less.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family wedding
This house was a perfect location (home base) for us as we celebrated a family wedding in Afton. The hosts considered everything renters would need to feel right at home. The setting is so picturesque and QUIET! Stephanie is extremely responsive and accommodating. Any question or request we had was answered within a day. We would absolutely rent this house again.

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for wine country and breweries
Wonderful house, owner and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shanon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Girls Weekend
This house was impeccable! Well kept, extremely comfortable, well stocked and in a great location to explore the area. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute & comfortable
very nice & unique house. The cell service is bad but they have WiFi which helps a ton! beds were comfortable. Everything was clean and well kept. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine tasting weekend
We had a nice stay on a beautiful weekend for wine tasting. We were so close to so many awesome wineries and breweries that it helped us optimize our time. The house was nice. There was a little smoky smell in the living room due to the wood fireplace but nothing we couldn’t handle. Kitchen was well stocked with spices and necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend in Afton
My girlfriends and I got together for the weekend here for a girls trip and had so much fun! The house was spacious, clean, cozy, and wonderful to stay at. Stephanie is a wonderful host, who responded promptly to messages, and was so willing to make sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Amazing Home
My friends and I loved our stay at this home in Afton. The home is beautifully decorated, the beds are comfortable, the yard is perfect for lounging, and the kitchen is fit for a chef (we know, one of us is a chef and she cooked all gourmet meals with the stocked kitchen gadgets!). When we weren’t at the house, we were a very short drive to several wineries and hiking spots. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019