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Cozy retreat near Old Rag

Riverside cottage in Etlan with kitchen

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sharp Rock Vineyards
  • Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
  • Place, Old Rag Mountain
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy retreat near Old Rag

Come back to this snug retreat after a long day of hiking in the Shenandoah National Park . Renovated cottage (one mile from Old Rag trailhead) with scenic views on quiet road. Enjoy the sound of silence with panoramic views of the sky. Small nearby platform with fire cauldron. Catch a summer breeze, fly a kite or visit one of the nearby wineries.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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 (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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock

About the area

Etlan

Located in Etlan, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. River District Arts and Glassworks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sharp Rock Vineyards and DuCard Vineyards. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Etlan, VA

What's nearby

  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 33 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Old Rag Mountain - 43 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Luray Caverns - 49 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Stony Man - 64 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 34 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Central Coffee Co Limited - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Graves Mountain Dining Room - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Vocelli Pizza - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy retreat near Old Rag 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 Cozy retreat near Old Rag?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy retreat near Old Rag?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy retreat near Old Rag located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sharp Rock Vineyards and within 9 miles (15 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Copper Fox Distillery and River District Arts are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Flora B.

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

Lovely Cottage

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

January Rental

Relaxing stay for a week ! Beautiful views, huge acreage, cozy cottage. Jerry is a very accomodating host :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jean F., Henrico

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

Beautiful setting

We enjoyed a lovely weekend away and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet of the property. The house was perfect for me, my husband and our pup. The views were wonderful and the location was perfect for hiking and visiting wineries. Jerry was very friendly and a great host, as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M., Bel Air

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

Cozy cottage

I loved staying at this cottage. Had everything I needed for my stay. Clean and comfy and the sunrises and sunsets were amazing. This is the place for you if you are looking peace and quiet. It’s about 1 mile from the Old Rag trailhead. The views from the property are amazing. I would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great cottage

Had a great stay in Jerry's cottage. The land is great with a lot of room and the size was just right for my needs. The location was great and close to Sperryville, which I went to everyday for coffee. Jerry is a great host, very hepful, and good to talk with. The cottage itself has a great layout, bathroom, and kitchen. No complaints and I will stay again next time I am in town. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice Z.

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

Perfect long weekend spot

This cottage was the perfect getaway for myself and my partner. Great spot to unplug for a long weekend and easy drive to Shenandoah National Park. We were in awe of the night sky as there is little to no light pollution and platform to star gaze on the property. Place has everything needed to be comfortable and Jerry is sure to be accessible if you have questions or needs. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Getaway under dark skies

I came for dark skies and was not disappointed. Jerry is a great host and the farmhouse was cool and comfortable during a real hot spell.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jerry is a lovely and welcoming host! The house itself was perfect for access to Shenandoah, and the view of Old Rag from down the road is so nice. The night skies can't be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice in a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Jerry was very communicative leading up to our stay including some potentially trip-altering challenges. Property was clean and well stocked. We will certainly be staying here again and would recommend it to anyone wanting proximity to Old Rag.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glen 1.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and cozy cabin. Had issues with several bees in the house (two nests outside the porch area), a large lizard in the house that got through a crack in the bottom left of the door leading to the porch, and what sounded like a rat in the ceiling on the last day. These things didn’t bother us too much, as we’re not afraid of critters, but I know some other people are.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Cozy cottage with a beautiful mountain view

We had a wedding to attend in Culpepper and it was nice to unwind a few more days at this cottage. Gorgeous area and the cottage was very comfortable/well equipped. Loved the peace and quiet! Jerry was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Quiet stay in the mountains

Our stay was beautiful in this mountain cabin! Jerry was a very accommodating and polite host. The cabin was beautiful and clean. We were close to wineries and hiking in Shanendoah National Park. We will be sure to look back here for our next vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

A beautiful respite from stress

Jerry was an excellent host! The property was in a beautiful location and breakfasts out on the porch enjoying the birds and scenery was great. Very close to old rag and white oak trailheads for those interested inhiking two of the best hikes in shenandoah. The only negative was spotty internet access on occasion. I guess that its the price you pay for seclusion and it is notlimited to jerrys property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey C.

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

Great place and location

The property is as advertised, and very close to Old Rag. We have some unexpected issues come up during our stay (like getting a flat tire), and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Pleasant, relaxing stay surrounded by nature

Pleasant, relaxing stay surrounded by nature
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great relaxing vacation

Beautiful quiet property nestled in the mountains with a beautiful landscape. Great for dog lovers. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

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

Beautiful property

Jerry is a great host, and his property is gorgeous. The cottage has everything you would need and is in a great location. Our dogs loved all the space, perfect place to relax after a day of hiking Shenandoah.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey E.

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

Wonderful getaway

We had a wonderful few days at Jerry's little cottage! Everything was just like the pictures and so clean and cozy. Jerry even came by and talked with us and we learned we had a lot in common! We also saw deer and even bald eagles on the property! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Great Location for Old Rag

House is just down the road from the Old Rag ranger station. Bed was very comfortable, especially after a long day hiking. Perfect for two people. Bring bug spray, the gnats in this area are pretty bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Comfortable, clean and peaceful! Cottage is a perfect place to stay while exploring the area. Jerry is one of the best hosts I have encountered, very thoughtful but respectful of privacy. He is available to help with suggestions to ensure you have the best trip possible. Would definitely recommend Jerry's place to anyone coming to the area and/or wanting to hike Old Rag!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa M.

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

Perfect place for Shenandoah

When I go back to the park, I will be staying here. Perfect location for access to Old Rag Mountain and the middle entrance of the park to drive north or south on Skyline Drive. The host couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Charming cabin in a beautiful location

Very comfortable cabin, equipped kitchen, thoughtful touches. Big field to run your dog framed by Shenandoah. Host is so pleasant and responsive. Look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

Cottage Near Old Rag

We had an amazing time spending the weekend at the cottage to celebrate our anniversary. Jerry was a wonderful host. The property is beautiful with a nice view of the mountains. Very peaceful. We enjoyed watching the deer and stargazing at night. Would definitely recommend doing the old rag hike. We took an easier route to the summit using the fire road. Would love to stay here again if we are in the area. Thanks Jerry!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess J.

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

Perfect getaway for a long weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was very cute and Jerry was very responsive and helpful, leaving the light on for us outside since we were arriving at night. This turned out to be very useful since it was quite dark and Google directions thought the house was about 100-200 feet before the actual driveway. Our dog LOVED the field behind the house and we spent many hours wandering around, seeing fox and deer at different times. There is also amazing stargazing (especially coming from DC), we went outside each night just to look up for a little while. The location was great for escaping the city, but also only 15 minutes from Sperryville, which we really enjoyed wandering through. We did get a chance to take advantage of the proximity to Old Rag, but will next time. We did do some apple picking at an orchard a few minutes drive away. The wifi was good for streaming and for my husband to do some work, but I don't know that I would trust it entirely if the two of us needed to be on video calls at the same time. Definitely looking forward to a future visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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