Summary:
"Skyland Hideaway" is tucked inside Blue Mountain's community of Skyland Estates. With a well-stocked kitchen, cozy living room, and a private outdoor oasis, you'll have plenty to do without ever stepping foot off the property. And if exploration and adventure do call, you'll find dozens of nearby wineries, restaurants, and excellent hiking options.
The Space:
Our properties are designed to bring couples, families, and small groups together to enjoy time away from home while maintaining access to familiar amenities and comforts. "Skyland Hideaway" takes its name from the surrounding mountain community, but highlights the opportunity to enjoy spending time with your loved ones while adjacent to deer, birds, and other wildlife that also call the community home.
The cabin features a cozy living room centered around a large stone fireplace (recently converted to an electric insert). A 65" Smart TV provides the opportunity to bring along your favorite streaming account and catch up on the latest tv and movie blockbusters. In the nearby kitchen and dining room, you'll find stainless steel appliances, a full Keurig Coffee bar, and plenty of culinary amenities to create and share any type of cuisine.
The cabin also features three bedrooms: a large primary suite will king bed, adjustable standing deck, plenty of closet space, and a full bathroom; a second large bedroom with queen bed, and a third smaller bedroom with full double bed and access to full-sized washer and dryer.
The back porch is certainly a draw for most guests and features a propane BBQ grill, outdoor dining, propane fireplace, and plenty of seating for the group. Around the side of the cabin, you'll find a hot tub and backyard for your group to enjoy. Bird watchers will love spotting more than 55 bird species that make their home in the Blue Mountains.
Guest Access:
Guests will have full access to the cabin and yard, but will not have access to the locked workshop area (separate structure).
The Neighborhood:
Skyland Hideaway is nestled in the small mountain community of Skyland Estates in Virginia's Blue Mountains. The area is a mix of full-time residents, second homes, and short term rentals.
Getting Around:
While we encourage you to take a stroll using the mountain roads, a vehicle will be required to reach nearby attractions. The property can easily accommodate up to three vehicles in the driveway.
Other Things to Note:
PROPERTY GUIDE | After booking, we'll provide a property guide that highlights many of the areas spectacular wineries, hiking trails, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. The guide also provides additional details about the property itself and FAQs to prepare for your travels and get the most out of your stay.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS | The last section of roads to access the property are unpaved, but well maintained. 2WD vehicles can easily access for most of the year; however, 4WD or AWD may be strongly recommended or required in order to access the property when snow or ice accumulates.
PETS | We love hosting your furry companions and welcome up to two dogs at the property. Please include them in your reservation and a pet fee will automatically be included in your reservation total. Additional dogs may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to additional fees to compensate for potential extra wear and tear at the property and additional cleaning regimens that we undertake. Note that emotional support animals are designated as pets and subject to these fees per Airbnb policy and Virginia short term rental regulations. Service animals are always welcome, but please let us know about them in advance so we can let our cleaning team know.
GUEST SAFETY & WELLNESS | We have guest wellness and safety guide all of our decisions. All bedding, including sheets, quilts, and blankets are washed between every reservation and all bedrooms have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and multiple fire extinguishers are available. Our cabin also has a Minut sound monitoring device centrally located in the hallway - the device monitors decibel levels but does not collect or record audio. It's settings are triggered to let us know when noise at the level of a party is present.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Capstone Vineyards (2.7 miles)
Crimson Lane Vineyards (3.5 miles)
Fox Meadow Winery (3.5 miles)
The Apple House (3.8 miles)
Appalachian Trail Access at Tucker Lane (3.7 miles)
Trillium Trail (5.2 miles)
Sky Meadows State Park (15 miles)
Historic Downtown Front Royal (8.9 miles)
Martin's (Grocery and Pharmacy) (8.6 miles)
Walmart, Target, Aldi (11 miles)
Skyline Caverns (10 miles)
Skyline Drive (10 miles)
Front Royal Outdoors (12 miles)
Dinosaur Land (13 miles)
*we recently made some repairs to the deck (Spring/Summer 2024). We have moved the hot tub off the deck to the side of the house and will have updated photos in June 2024.
Interaction with Guests:
We’re typically available by text and happy to answer any questions before and throughout your stay!