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Hooper's Rock Farm - Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts!

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, mounted animal heads, and comfortable seating.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a cart with a towel and books.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a wall-mounted deer head decoration.
A stone house with a porch, steps leading to the entrance, and a covered front porch area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a rug with a geometric pattern on the floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Columbia, VA
  • Place, Short Pump Town Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Monticello
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Virginia
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Map
Columbia, VA

What's nearby

  • Short Pump Town Center - 39 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Monticello - 39 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Downtown Mall - 45 min drive - 67.0 km
  • University of Virginia - 48 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Lake Anna - 51 min drive - 67.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal's Italian - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Garage - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Byrd In Hand Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • Bali Thai
  • ‪Klass Act - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hooper's Rock Farm - Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hooper's Rock Farm - Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hooper's Rock Farm - Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hooper's Rock Farm - Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hooper's Rock Farm - Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from James River and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Byrd Cellars Winery and Vineyard. Fluvanna Heritage Trail and Layz S Ranch are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lake view. Lots of places to hike. Lots of room, kitchen well stocked, easy check in and checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The property was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you, Vicki! Wish you all had had better weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

An amazing place! So much to explore and the lake is just gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and relaxing!

We enjoyed staying here- nicely secluded and the house had everything we needed. Great communication with the owners and a great place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2022
Thank you for staying at Hooper’s Rock - we are so happy you enjoyed it!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Th hosts were very responsive. The home is very spacious. On Sunday there was alight snowfall we enjoyed while sitting by the large fireplace enjoying a beautiful fire. Bonus there was plenty of firewood !! We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River float

It was a perfect location for what we were doing on the river. communication was great for arrival and departure
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

R & R in the outdoors!

Great location for our annual friends get together! The Johnson’s were outstanding hosts…with Brad even being our guide to great fishing on the property! Absolutely recommend Hoopers Rock for your getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway.

Property owners and their friends are exceptional. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake View

House has lovely view. We took John Boat out on lake. Very nice,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

J

We wanted to get away from the day to day and enjoy our sons graduation from UVA. This is a great property under an hour from Charlottesville with many things to do. If you love nature, this is the spot to be.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

This location is amazing! The VRBO write-up did not do it justice. It is sitting in the middle of an 800-acre piece of property, including a 30-acre private lake. If you want peace and quiet, this is the place! The screened porch overlooking the lake and property were absolute favorites of ours!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded location, excellent fishing, great place to relax and unwind

This property is excellent for a nice family getaway. The fishing is excellent and owners will show you the hotspots.. my husband and grandson enjoyed their time on the boat with the owner, showing the property, lake, etc. the weather was not cooperative but this just forced us inside where there was plenty to do. Games, charades, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Great property. Great fishing. Great owner. Everything as described. Owner was a great guy and showed us around the property and gave us fishing tips. I caught my first citation large mouth bass in the pond right when and where he said I would. House is perfect for a quiet getaway. Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Natures Paradise

We loved the fishing and hunting lodge feel for a rustic weekend in the country away from the business of the city. You feel like you are in big country for fishing and hunting enthusiasts. The john boats were an unexpected gift, as was the friendliness of the owner and property manager Brad. We will be back! Take your food and drinks so you won't have to leave the property, unless you want to. Very remote and tranquil.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Hoopers farm

The place has a lot of potential. Beautiful property and lake. No easy access to swim in lake or river. 2 boats so we enjoyed fishing and walking in the woods. House was very dirty!! Air vents were filthy and mouse poop thru out( including on my pillow.)Mold in bathroom. House needs a major cleaning. Spoke to owners about it. Owner was on property quite a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
We are very sorry our home didn’t live up to expectations. We have a wonderful housekeeper who does a phenomenal job, but we will look at doing a major cleaning since we have had so many summer guests. One quibble: there was a brand-new filter in the air vent!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adventure cabin at its best!

It was just me and my husband the majority of our trip. He would fish on the lake every morning and I would ride my mountain bike through the vast trail system on this enormous property. It really is spectacular. The wildlife here is quite abundant. The impressive taxidermy collection was kind of intense at first but I came to love it, adding to the “adventure” aspect of this place. We used The James River Reeling and Rafting outfitter in Scottsville to shuttle us up river for a beautiful afternoon float. The river is incredibly wide and very clean. We were happy to meet Brad who came briefly to see if we needed anything for our stay. He gave us a tour of the farm that really benefited our stay there. Overall 5 star stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
We absolutely loved hosting you - come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Property

The property was amazing and the lake was the highlight! We loved floating around in the lake which was cool and clean! The owner was often around and couldn't have been more helpful and nice. A few FYI's (that didn't detract from the vacation but as an avid VRBO user I wish I had known): There is a property right next door (behind a think tree line) although we only saw them occupants once. There is no Wi-Fi so the Smart TV does not have access to streaming (this was a minor thing but we had three teenage girls with us!) The rugs and furniture are not in the best shape (really the only actual negative to the property). We had a great time and the peace and quiet of the property was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

loved it here- looking for a reason to return

This house is roomy and comfortable. The land is teeming with life. Found bugs, rocks, lizards, spiders, snails, birds, mushrooms, flowers, deer, and sunsets that brought us joy and awe. Bird's nest with new babies by one of the doors. Skinks skittering by the side door. Three fawns grazing in the woods near the pond. Geese coming to greet us on the pond. Many gravel trails to walk or drive to find new outlooks or tracks. More than enough for my brother, sister-in-law, nephew (toddler), dog, and myself to take in. Must return to continue exploring. The dog found quite a few ticks on her adventures. I'll bring a better flea/tick collar for her next time. She needed to do some careful sniffing of the taxidermy, but she quickly acclimated. Excellent communication with the owner. Felt welcome and at home. So grateful they were willing to share this place with us. Even though we came from several states away to attend a wedding, we're looking for another reason to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hooper’s Rock Farm was an amazing place to stay. The house was clean, and had everything provided that we wanted and was accurately described in the listing. The property was absolutely stunning and the fishing was even more amazing. I am looking forward to making this a yearly destination. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good place to stay

We were in VA for family wedding event in a rural area. The house and location was great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

What a calming rejuvenating experience! After an especially stressful summer it was just what we needed. We stayed two weekends back to back and it was still not enough time! Just being on the lake did wonders for my mental state. We brought our two huskies and they absolutely LOVED it. My boy dog didn’t want to get in the car to leave. My girl dog got to run after a deer which panicked me a little haha. So much wildlife we saw deer everyday! Does, bucks, and as my sister was leaving a rafter of wild turkeys crossed the road in front of her followed by a herd of deer! We saw an amazing historical home on the property while driving the trails. Just amazing. OH! I forgot I also saw a Bald Eagle and it’s giant nest! The inside of the house has plenty of room and two full bathrooms which I really appreciated. The animal mounts were definitely a conversation starter and I saw specimens I’ve never seen in person and got to appreciate the scale and beauty of the animals. A beautiful porch, a giant fireplace, and plenty of seating as well. We will definitely be back if they’ll have us! Next time we might visit the wineries nearby but I don’t know if I’ll even want to leave the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway to spend time outdoors!

Based on comments from many reviewers, we planned to enjoy the property as much as we could during our stay. We were able to use the boats to fish, played outdoor games, relaxed on the shore of the pond and went for an awesome drive that likely didn't encompass even a portion of the property. It was quiet and dark in the evenings and we left well rested. We brought food for our meals and while we usually bring most everything we need, the house was well-appointed with all your cooking needs, including a gas grill out back. If you enjoy being outdoors, this property has so many opportunities to enjoy it and the owners clearly love this property. They were also very responsive and if you have an interest in fishing, they freely offered help to show us the best spots. Thank you for a great weekend that the kids are still talking about!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation at the lake!

What a great property! 650 acres of natures beauty to explore. Super clean lake full of fish. They leave you two electric trolling motor powered John boats to fish in and explore the lake. The owner is around sometimes tending to the property and is very helpful and informative. I can’t say enough about this place! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

the property was larger than expected, everything was very clean and modern and the land was beautiful. we had a great weekend and hope to be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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