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Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER

Family-friendly lodge in Etlan with a water park

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View from loft to living room with deck outside.
Large dining room table that can fit up to 14 people comfortably using foldouts.
The driveway to the lodges.
Screened in porch with access to the outdoor fireplace on patio and the fire pit
Cowgirl, cowboy bath with shower and authenic, whisky barrel sinks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$1,115
avg per night

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Etlan, VA
  • Place, Blue Quartz Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sharp Rock Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, DuCard Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
The current price is NZ$1,115
avg per night

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About the area

Etlan

Located in Etlan, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah, while River District Arts and Glassworks Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Quartz Winery - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • DuCard Vineyards - 12 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Copper Fox Distillery - 17 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 21 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 34 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Graves Mountain Lodge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Central Coffee Co Limited - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Terra B & B - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER

Elegant, country escape overlooking the Shenandoah Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. Sun Dancer is just off Route 231, one of America's ten most outstanding scenic byways (Great for experienced bikers). Our 60 private acres backs up to the Shenandoah National Park & Old Rag Mt., which offers many scenic hiking trails and activities.

View the wildlife or the spectacular star-studded sky. Watch the moon rise or take a drive on Skyline Drive. We have a stocked pond for catch & release & there's trout fishing at Graves Mt. Lodge right down the road. Pop some popcorn in our theater sized electric popper & watch your favorite movie on our 65" HDTV screen.

The main level is simply glorious with a view that is breathtaking. We have a large stone fireplace built from rocks on our land, and a 16 person dining room. The kitchen is open to the space and ready for a family gathering. We also have a 52 inch TV, as well as newly acquired Internet and Wi-Fi capabilities. Around the back of the kitchen is a beautiful and serene screened in porch with an outdoor chimenea for s'mores or grilling! Take along your choice drink from the downstairs bar & play a game of shuffleboard on our 9' table, some checkers/chess, or a serious game of foosball or cornhole. Pack a picnic and explore our 60 acre land!

Visit the many wineries, Luray caverns, historic Monticello & Montpelier, Charlottesville, civil war sites, golf, horseback ride, antique shops, art galleries. Massanutten provides all season activities - skiing, go carts, golf, bowling, and an indoor water park. Try fishing in our catch & release pond - bring a picnic and enjoy the view.

A massage therapist will come to the lodge for your spa needs. There are many organic farms and farmer's markets nearby. Pasture fed beef can be found at Rider's Backfield farm just around the corner. There are many scheduled events, festivals, & activities throughout the year. There are world class (Inn of Little Washington) to down home restaurants within 1-25 miles. The lodge is ideal for family gatherings, corporate retreats, reunions, birthdays, girls/guys weekends, or just a quick romantic getaway.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
IF no one is checking in or out, you may come earlier or stay later than checkin/out times. Please review and discuss with the owner.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER?

As of 18 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER on 21 December 2025 start from NZ$1,327.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of DuCard Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards, and Blue Quartz Winery. Old Rag Mountain and Rapidan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Magnificent Log Home,60 Private Acres--Stunning Mountain Views SUN DANCER Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

This house has a lot of unique charm! Everything was super easy and we enjoyed our stay. Just check yourself for ticks as the area has a ton. Besides that we love Etlan, Ducards, White Oak Canyon trail. Cannot wait to return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashwin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting hunting lodge property. Unique decor. Outside was bit rusted and old, and the lighting and fans were left to be desired, but the foozball table and the entertainment downstairs were great. Air condition was blasting freezing cold air though we tried to adjust it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abhi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Overall the place was just as described and the stay was amazing. It had everything we needed, just I think some improvements would be better internet as 50 is not good for more then 2 people at a time. Also only giving 1 paper towel for a house that is supposed to house 14 people does not seem proportionally and I think certain things should be cleared up before hand on that as the nearest grocery stores isn't too far, but still a bit out of the way is all.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice mountain house

Great house, very well suited for 10-15 person gatherings
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin, great for large groups

This cabin was perfect for our group of 17 people. The views are stunning and the cabin has plenty of natural light. We enjoyed are stay and hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect house in a stunning setting

Great stay in Etlan. An incredible house surrounded by gorgeous scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Larissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

This location was perfect for our needs. We couldn't of had a better time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable View

It was incredible! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our event!!

Great location-beautiful setting. Darden was great! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristie M.

Lovely home in the heart of the Shenandoah

We had a great time at this beautiful home! We came with a group of friends and the set-up was just perfect - plenty of room for all. The home was clean, the owners were very easy to communicate with, and we had a comfortable stay. The fire pit area outside is not ideal for large groups, but we made it work so we could still enjoy some S'mores!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!!

The owners and property manager are super friendly and helpful! The property itself is picturesque and has everything you need. It is clean, tons of space, gorgeous views, directions for nearby restaurants, vineyards, hikes anything you could want. If looking for the perfect getaway this is it. Thank you all so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christina D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful weekend

Had a wonderful time. The house is very eclectic, rustic, and visually applealing. Love the set up and all the bathrooms. There was evidence of it not being as clean as it could have been, and the stove top did not work well. But, overall, it was a great weekend and beautiful place to stay in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Wedding Anniversary

We celebrated our 50th weddng anniversary with our family. Ages from 4 to 92. We enjoyed the view (would be better without the 2 trees!), the fishing, the woods. We found a swimming hold in the Shenandoah Nat'l Park not far from the house and we all enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area, wonderful property!

The house was awesome for our big family get-together. Lots of bedrooms and big open areas for us to gather. The cabin is well equipped and full of charm. Some wonderful hikes as close as a 10 minute drive away, and the property itself is gorgeous, watching the sunrise out of the huge picture windows each morning was an unexpected bonus! Small note to future guests: the area is isolated so cell coverage was iffy to non-existent for most of us. Wifi is pretty slow, but strong enough to text and stream music at least. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Washington, DC

Amazing place!

Stayed here with a group of friends earlier this summer to celebrate a birthday. Everyone raved about how beautiful it was and continues to do so a month later. The house itself is wonderful - large and beautifully appointed with plenty of beds and bathrooms - and the land surrounding it is lush and verdant and peaceful. We spent our days biking and running and hiking and then cooked amazing dinners in the enormous kitchen. Best of all was the profusion of fireflies that appeared once the sun had set. I haven't seen that many fireflies since I was a kid. It was a wonderful weekend.

8/10 Good

heidi w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Virginia Mountain Getaway

Home was clean. Plenty of space for everyone. Property manager was attentive. Pond was a good hike from the house but provided refuge and the fish were biting. Not much very close by but we found a zip line experience, wineries and an escape room. I swam in the Shenandoah River and our 2 year old swam in the stream at the end of the road. We tried the property loop trail but never found the stream. We missed the outdoor shower. House was set up well for our family group of 12.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleta B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shennandoah Foothills

Sixteen family members ranging from age two to sixty-eight all enjoyed this home. It's large with three levels (not handicapped accessible except the bottom floor) and a lovely cabin style inside. It has been well loved by the owner's family and has many travel mementos and trophies inside. This gives it a lot of character. It's so large, it's hard to keep everything spotless and dust free, but the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen were all clean. The A/C went out while we were there, but the manager had someone come out and it was repaired as soon as possible. It's near the National Park, and we enjoyed several other activities suggested by the host. There aren't a lot of restaurants in the immediate vicinity, but the nearby wineries and brewhouse offer simple meals, and larger restaurants are only about fifteen to twenty minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

phyllis s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful spacious private house

the house design and setting was perfect for our family group of 13. age range 8 to 80 celebrating 2 family birthdays. there were enough bedrooms and bathrooms for all of us.Plenty of hot water. The firepit was great. the view was outstanding as was the location. So suggestions for me to give it 5 stars. 1) shampoo and conditioner in bathrooms 2) toilet paper for all bathrooms 3) paper towels in kitchen. 4) kitchen towels 5) put pots with matching lids in same cabinets 6)the decks needed cleaning possibly some new cushions. these are not big ticket items, but I think they make a big difference.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family vacation!

The property is beautiful. The house is like stepping into a museum with very unique decor. The kids loved the game room and fishing in the pond. The kitchen is well stocked with everything for cooking meals. My only complaint was a lack of linens for the bunkroom and flat pillows in almost every bedroom. I called the host but only heard a busy signal. You cannot call anyone on your cells from the house, no service, had to use the house phone to try to reach her. Fortunately for us a daughter was arriving the next day and brought us linens. We were a family of 16 but 2 of the kids slept on air mattresses which we brought because the bunkroom had 4 boys aged 12 to 15 who could not share double mattresses with their girl cousins. There is a futon downstairs which came in handy. Firepit was perfect for s'mores and the air conditioning worked great. Bathrooms were spotless and well stocked with toilet paper. Very unique also! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business Retreat

Group of 7 of us stayed for an business strategy and planning retreat. The house is spacious with many comfortable rooms and three really nice group gathering areas. From housing perspective, it was perfect for us and we never felt tight or cramped. Access to Old Rag parking was 10-12 minutes, and maybe 25 minutes to Shenandoah Nat Park Entrance, but easy. 15 minutes to Sperryville. This is is country. There is wifi at the house, but as a group we found cell coverage very spotty and wifi was slow. We made it work for us and adapted. The Corner Store at the bottom of the hill has enough of what you will need, but suggest you bring groceries on your way in to the house. We stayed at Sun Dancer. There are 3 separate houses on this property (all rentals) and they share the grounds. The houses are each very private, and we did not feel like there were others around. If you wanted a place for a large family re-union, the total property could easily host if the other houses were available. Our host was super easy to work with and the check in/out process was really easy. We had a really nice time and would certainly consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location for a family gathering

We spent the weekend together as a group of cousins who don't get to see each other as often as we'd like. The location was perfect, quiet and rather isolated with lots of room for the younger kids to explore outside without us having to worry about them. We made all of our meals at the house and had plenty of room to cook and sit down and eat as a family. The kitchen was fully stocked with all of the things we needed but if you like to "set it and forget it" there is not a crock pot so pack it with you if that's your plan. There were plenty of pots, pans, plates, glasses, mugs, silverware and everything else you can think of. The younger kids all stayed together in the bunk room and we could hear their happy giggles all night which was awesome! Cell service was pretty poor for us but we did use the wifi and it worked well until we had like 15 people logged onto it all at the same time so as long as you don't treat it like a pack elephant and overload it, it should work just fine for you. Fire side chats, playing cornhole in the driveway, fishing at the pond, and so much more enhanced our visit. We thought there was a hot tub but I think we might've misread that somewhere else and confused the listing but there is not a hot tub. There's a nice little hike to a pavilion that they call Cocktail Hill. You can't see the sunset from there like the description says as the clearing faces south but it's still a nice little hike and we enjoyed it anyway. We didn't feel like we missed out at all though because the night sky treated us to a show every night with a million stars! The gentleman that runs the little general store right in Etlan is such a pleasant and kind person and he was the icing on our visit! All in all, we had a great time and everyone in the group remarked about how great the place was and how perfect the location was for our weekend. Darden was super easy to get into contact with before our trip and everything was so clearly outlined in the packets provided that we never needed to get in touch with her during the weekend. This place was PERFECT and we absolutely loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlene E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect weekend. The house is great for large groups, the bedrooms are all spaced out and there is so many bathrooms, that everyone had privacy. The decor is very eclectic and interesting, made me wonder about the travel stories that went with them. My favorite was hands down the master bathroom. A larger grill would be good as well as all the pieces to the checkers and chess sets. Convenient to wineries/breweries. Ducard is our favorite. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely terrific for our group of 10 old farts and their adult children for our annual reunion. Beautiful house and furnishings, spectacular view of the valley from the living room and front deck. Superb local hiking. Great weather might have influenced this review, but I would highly recommend this property and its hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat visit

This is our 2nd trip to this house. We had a large group and it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and unique property.

The property is very secluded yet not far off the main road. Open large kitchen/living/dining room with ample seating and space for 14 adults and two small children.. Kitchen is well appointed and we appreciated the huge island area. Bedrooms are large and we were able to accommodate 2 portacribs easily. I was confused about bathrooms as it is listed in one place as 4-1/2 (which is what it is ) but also as 5 and 6 bathrooms in other places within listing. Bathrooms are very large and easily shared but only 2 are accessible without entering a bedroom. One of those does not have a shower only a bathtub. Essentially if you have adults in the loft which sleeps 6 they would need to share one of 3 showers and the 2 adults in the bedroom next to the bathroom with only a tub would also need to share one of 3 bathrooms with showers. This was not a problem with our group of mostly 30 somethings but it could pose an issue for some. Having said all of that, we made it work and loved this stunning obviously well loved and cared for home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022