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Farmhouse New! | Cows+Fire-Pit 12 ppl

Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Welcome!
The House
The Pool
Fire Pit
Front Entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Walton's Mountain Museum
  • Place, University of Virginia
  • Place, Trump Winery
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Farmhouse New! | Cows+Fire-Pit 12 ppl

Welcome to the Parker House! Rustically elegant, modern farmhouse set on 320 private acres in Faber, VA. With mountain views, heated pool, a fishing pond, and miles of trails and streams, this secluded retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

Inside, enjoy an extra-large sofa, spacious dining table, fully stocked kitchen, and 65" Sony TV with streaming services. Outside, gather around the fire pit, grill out on the Weber, or simply soak up the quiet beauty of the farm. Sonos speakers on every deck set the soundtrack for your stay.

Families, groups, and pet owners will feel right at home with thoughtful amenities, kid- and pet-friendly design, and plenty of space to spread out. Whether you’re planning a peaceful getaway, a family gathering, or a friends’ weekend in Virginia wine country, Parker House offers comfort, charm, and adventure all in one.

We love hosting special gatherings — weddings, reunions, and celebrations are welcome! However, due to short-term rental platform rules, event bookings must be made directly through Amazing Experience Properties.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1318

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Faber

Located in Faber, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fortune's Cove Preserve and Naked Mountain State Natural Area Preserve, while Walton's Mountain Museum and Ruby Canody 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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Faber, VA

What's nearby

  • Walton's Mountain Museum - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 25 min drive - 26.1 km
  • University of Virginia - 31 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Monticello - 39 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Trump Winery - 40 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wood Ridge Farm Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brent Manor Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wood's Mill Malt House - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse New! | Cows+Fire-Pit 12 ppl pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse New! | Cows+Fire-Pit 12 ppl?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse New! | Cows+Fire-Pit 12 ppl?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse New! | Cows+Fire-Pit 12 ppl located?

This family-friendly Faber holiday home is located on a lake, 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Simpson Park and Fortune's Cove Preserve. Naked Mountain State Natural Area Preserve and George Washington National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan G.

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

Awesome property

Great house layout for families. Nice pool area. Secluded property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a fantastic place for our group. There was plenty of space, the pool was amazing and it was close enough to wineries and breweries to drive the 15-20 minutes. The open concept kitchen and long kitchen table is perfect. The owner was super responsive and check in was very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

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

Nice house!

We had a great time. Very pretty house in a very pretty setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Fantastic Property!

We had a wonderful time and the house and property were fantastic. We were there to celebrate my son’s college graduation. Close to vineyards and a perfect place to stay! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gigi and Matt M., Chapel Hill, NC

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful week!! The Farm house was very well set up, clean as a whistle! So many outings close by and great hanging out around the fire pit and playing corn hole.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel L.

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

Great staff

Excellent team - appreciate it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Amazing Inside & Out

This house is lovely, inviting, spacious and the view is stunning all around. We loved our stay and we want to book this over and over for other events with family, friends and getaways. The owner is wonderful to communicate with and make everything perfect for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

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

Charlottesville '34

Beautiful house and setting! The pool and fire pit were perfect for relaxing and our 2yo granddaughter loved to visit the cows in the adjacent field.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Family wedding trip

We had an amazing stay while in the area to attend our granddaughter's wedding. It was a perfect place for our family to spend time together. The younger grandchildren had plenty of space to play together. It was a great experience and throughout the process the host was very quick to respond to any questions. Thank you for helping our family make some amazing memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Beauitful peaceful home in the mountains

Met up with family for vacation, and the home was excellent. The mountain views are peaceful and inviting, and the home has lots of light and space to enjoy it. My 3 year old son really loved the pool, and my wife and I really enjoyed the firepit in the evenings. The kitchen had lots of pots and utsensils for cooking a family meal, and the big table made it easy to eat together. I would definitely stay again, the house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Absolutely gorgeous house and setting

We had an amazing time celebrating a bride to be at this property. Pictures don't do it justice. The property was absolutely stunning. The pool was amazing-we spent a lot of our days there! Fire pit was great overlooking the landscape. Also loved the cows! House was perfect and came with everything we needed.so many of the girls on the trip mentioned they want to come back with their families! Also a great location, close to so many of the best wineries in the area. Host was so communicative and helpful! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

As Advertised - Beautiful - Excellent

This home is exactly as advertised! The view from the pool is beautiful... nothing but mountains and a few cows in the distance. The Firepit was great to sit around, laugh and relax… the stars were amazing! The home is very clean, stocked with games (cornhole, cards, foosball, frisbee golf) and household items (kitchen and bathroom). The response time from the owner was minutes and the entire process was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney H.

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

Beautiful Surroundings

Wonderful place to stay for a family reunion-kids loved the pool and frisbee golf. The owners even had pool toys for the kids to use!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

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

Perfect house!

What a gorgeous house in such a perfect location. Accommodations were excellent- and the views -simply stunning. Perfect gathering spot for friends and family. Uva only 20-25 minutes away and close proximity to wineries… we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel H.

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

Great home for a hang out with friends

Really enjoyed this house; was a perfect home base for a long overdue catch-up with long-time friends with all the kids. Great amenities, kids loved the pool, and all in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Baltimore, MD

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

Great place for a family

We really enjoyed our stay and the house is just as it is pictured--lots of living space for our 2 families! The kitchen and living room are spacious and the bedrooms are very nice. The only thing is I counted the living room sleep sofa in for bedding but we did not find it was a sleep sofa. Otherwise, all was perfect and enjoyed by all--including a wonderful fire pit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

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

Best spot ever

To combine getting some intense and creative work done, with an inviting view, lots of options for down time, and the perfect arrangement for cooking meals together as a group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Beautiful mountain getaway

We wanted a weekend getaway in the mountains with a ton of privacy and that’s what we got! Perfectly appointed, comfortable, clean and beautiful property located close to all the Charlottesville destinations. We would love to come back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

start planning your visit!

Our girls’ weekend at Rock Spring Mountain Farm could not have been more perfect! The location was beautiful and tucked away, allowing for an incredibly peaceful and private setting. We were within 30 minutes of each of our destinations, including wineries, breweries, and downtown Charlottesville which allowed us to make the most of our time away. The home itself was sparkling clean when we arrived and offered every amenity we needed while sleeping 11 women (ages 26-60) quite comfortably ☺️ The back deck was a great hangout spot for games with a picturesque view, and we honestly could not have asked for more! Thank you so much to Randy for his prompt responses, recommendations, and for being a very attentive host! We hope to come back sometime soon and recommend that you do the same!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Stay in Faber

We had a great experience with Randy and enjoyed our stay at his beautiful property in Faber. Great space for children to run and play, beautiful scenery for fun outdoor visiting. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

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

Great farmhouse for family reunion

Farmhouse was exactly as advertised and as in pictures. Super clean and well organized -- all the amenities you could want, well labeled, for a great weekend family reunion. Plenty of bed space well distributed, proximity to Charlottesville was great. We even used the firepit. As Randy, the owner said, the only thing guests need to bring is food. Randy was very accommodating, easy to communicate with, and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Perfect mountain farmhouse getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property. Plenty of room for our friends and family to gather to celebrate our son’s graduation! House has everything you could imagine to make your stay comfortable and inviting. The owner responded quickly and we very helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Girls weekend away

This property was extremely clean and well cared for and ready for us when we arrived. The owner was very responsive and even brought us farm fresh eggs and a bag of coffee beans. There were plenty of places to sleep and enough bathrooms to comfortably accommodate 10 women. Everything worked as it should. The only problem we had was with the tv. We never could get it to work, even after calling the owner. However, this could easily be attributed to operator error. We loved our stay and would recommend to everyone! Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remington B.

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

Great stay!

The home had everything we need for a family get away kitchen and living room had plenty of space and very secluded and great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Randy Sklar

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Halie and I love to travel with and without our five children to our homes and other places as far away as Italy, France, and all over the USA!

We are continually looking for new adventures and experiences!

We spend many weekends at our Mountain Home in Lovingston, VA. and as much time at our Beach Home in Siesta Key, FL.

When Halie and I started hosting at our mountain getaway home in 2015, we wanted to create the same enjoyable experience we get when visiting our homes - for our guests.

Through the process of asking for suggestions, make improvements, and learning from other experiences when we travel, we believe we are providing an enjoyable experience for our guests. The constant positive reviews and super host status tell us we are on the right track.

Our favorite part of hosting is reading our guest book and getting personal messages about how great their stay was at our homes. I feel we aren’t just hosting guests rather providing vacation experiences focused on creating lasting memories for you, your families and friends.

The greatest feeling is when a group comes back for a second, third or many more vacation experiences.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for its rare mix of beauty, privacy, and history. With 320 acres to explore, a stocked pond, and trails through streams and woods, it feels like your own private nature reserve — yet it’s still close to Charlottesville and Nelson County’s vibrant wineries and breweries.

What makes this property unique

Heated in-ground pool (seasonal)

320 acres of private farmland, trails, and streams

Fishing pond with picnic seating (catch & release)

Sonos stereo system with speakers on every deck

Rustic-modern design with luxury touches

Large outdoor firepit and Weber grill

Pet- and child-friendly design

Minutes from Charlottesville, wineries & breweries

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests