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Hawks Nest · Mountain Top Cabin w/ Amazing Views, Coffee, Games

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Brand new furniture with an open layout to accommodate family/friend gatherings.
Sunset view from deck
Ariel view of cabin and it's surroundings
Propaine fireplace
Morning cup of coffee w/ view from the top deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Free Union, VA
  • Massanutten Water Park
  • Stone Mountain Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Shenandoah National Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hawks Nest · Mountain Top Cabin w/ Amazing Views, Coffee, Games

Fall in love with this cabin through one of the most awe-inspiring sites in the US: an endless blue-green mountain majesty. With unimpeded views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from 3300 feet of elevation, you'll be able to escape from any daily stresses. The fall foliage provides a wonderful leaf peeping experience. Waking up and to breathe in the fresh mountain air, cozy up near the indoor fireplace with a cup of coffee. That is just a small slice of our paradise on the mountain.

The space:
Imaging waking up to the subtle sounds of nature, stepping out onto the back deck with a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoying the serene mountain sunrise.

This is just one of the perks you can enjoy at this amazing location with views that are unparalleled across Virginia.

At night you’ll want to make sure you walk out on the deck to admire the stars. They appear so big and bright that it’s almost like you can touch them!

The great room has an open floor plan that welcomes family/friend activities like board games, puzzles, watching a movie or a dinner gathering. Its huge picture windows accommodates the views of the mountains to enjoy any time of the year. The great room features an overlooking loft with a work station and a 9' shuffleboard table.

Here are some of the amenities you will enjoy...

> SUNDAY TICKET (All NFL Games)
> 3 tiered deck capturing some of the best views in VA. BOTH sunrise and sunset
> Fully stocked kitchen with all new wares
> Fully stocked coffee bar to enjoy your coffee/tea in your favorite fashion
> Incredibly well appointed furnishing
> Outdoor grilling area w/ BBQ grill
> Handcrafted cozy firepit area w/ adirondack chairs
> Huge picture windows and gas fireplace in great room
> Screened in porch w/ bistro lights for outdoor dining and relaxing
> Shuffleboard table to challenge the other guests
> Smart TV with DirecTv Cable (live sports)
> High speed wireless internet
> Board games, puzzles, books, corn hole, and croquet
> Full desk set up to respond to any untimely emails

Bedroom configuration:

Bedroom 1 - King Bed - Casper Mattress
Bedroom 2 - King Bed - Casper Mattress
Bedroom 3 - Twin (Memory Foam Mattress) over Full (Casper Mattress) Bunk Bed

Bathroom configuration:
Bathroom 1 - Downstairs - Full Bath
Bathroom 2 - Upstairs - Full Bath

Enjoy its surroundings:
> 8 minute drive to local award winning winery - Stone Mountain Vineyards
> 30 minute drive to multiple wineries and breweries
> 45 minute drive to Charlottesville
> 50 minute drive to Star Hill Brewery
> 55 minute drive to Massanutten Resort
> 65 minute drive to Harrisonburg

*NOTE: Pets are permitted in or around the property with a fee (determined by length of stay) and pre-approval. Please send us a message including age and any other relevant details of your favorite four legged best friends. *The yard is not fenced in and guests/pet owners are responsible for pets staying on the property

*Other things to note:
-This Cabin is on top of a mountain and surrounded by a variety of wildlife as it is very close to Shenandoah National Park. During certain times of the year, the area will have lady bugs and stink bugs.
-We like guests to know that the drive ends with a 3 mile ascent up a gravel road. While it is a well maintained road, it is fine for 2-wheel drive as long as the vehicle has a reasonable road clearance. The road is windy and steep in certain areas. In the winter months, because the weather on the mountain can be unpredictable, we strong recommend 4-wheel drive.

Property manager

Andrew
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*NOTE: Pets are permitted in or around the property with a $50 fee and pre-approval. Please send us a message including age and any other relevant ...

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Free Union

Free Union is home to this cabin. Stone Mountain Vineyards and Kilaurwen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts.
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Free Union, VA

What's nearby

  • Stone Mountain Vineyards - 12 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kilaurwen Winery - 26 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Glass House Winery - 34 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 50 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 55 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilaurwen Winery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mission Home Bake Shop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort Restaurant & Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Maybelle's Market - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawks Nest · Mountain Top Cabin w/ Amazing Views, Coffee, Games pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Hawks Nest · Mountain Top Cabin w/ Amazing Views, Coffee, Games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawks Nest · Mountain Top Cabin w/ Amazing Views, Coffee, Games?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawks Nest · Mountain Top Cabin w/ Amazing Views, Coffee, Games located?

Situated in Free Union, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Stone Mountain Vineyards and within 12 miles (20 km) of Kilaurwen Winery and Autumn Hill Winery. Glass House Winery is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jens P.

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

Mountain getaway

Super lovely and tranquil mountain getaway. Super quiet, stunning views, lovely and well equipped house, with a super nice morning coffee bar. Wildlife all around and in abundance. Saw up close every day, when driving up/down the mountain, deer, rabbits, foxes, chip monks, numerous species of birds and even caught a glimpse of a black bear. Highly recommend this mountain retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Top Notch

Andrew and his team are amazing. We definitely want to return to Hawks Nest as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Spectacular view!

Spent 3 lovely nights on Flatop Mountain with magnificent views! Appreciated the fully equipped kitchen and overall cleanliness of the place. Definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Amazing view

Really nice, the drive up and down was pretty fun and the view was worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine F.

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

Beautiful views

We enjoyed our secluded mountain getaway. Beautiful views! Drive up was a winding gravel road. Property was close to local vineyards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

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

Wonderful stay above the clouds

We had a fabulous stay. It was quiet, remote, and had stunning views. Exactly what I needed to get away and unplug!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie C., Richmond, Virginia

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

Friends Getaway

The views are great- the house is great and the coffee bar made us feel special!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Above the Clouds

Unparalleled views. Unfortunately, to get those beautiful views, it meant a climb into the mountains, which I found to be quite terrifying
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Loved our stay!

The cabin in the sky was such a wonderful stay! From the gorgeous views to the beautiful, cozy, and fun cabin, we loved it all! We had a lots of fun with the shuffleboard table and retro records on the record player. The fire pit is great! Such a nice refreshing getaway with views and stargazing that you just don't get anywhere near a city! Can't wait to book another stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V., Findlay

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

Beautiful mountain top views

My husband and I, along with our son, his wife, and their two kids stayed here for 5 days. Property has absolutely beautiful views of Virginia from atop Flattop Mountain. The yard was exceptionally large allowing our 3 and 5 year old grandchildren lots of area to run outside. Inside the home you still have beautiful views of the valley below and mountains in the distance. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Cabin in the Sky Review

Views are amazing! Property was clean and well appointed. Check-in process was seamless. Would advise others (renting during winter months) to arrive with dinner in hand upon arrival, as check in is 4:00 PM. It is at least a 40 minute drive down the mountain and it is quite a steep drive to be taking after dark on your first night!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Fall Break

Arrived in the area early and I contacted the host from Maybelle's market which is about 8 miles from the cabin. The market makes good sandwiches and has free Wi-Fi so I could contact the host. He allowed me to check in early as his cleaning ladies were just about finished. Fantastic views. Great place to stay. Be sure and allow extra time for traveling up and down the mountain. Great communication with the Host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Wake up in the clouds

We wanted to get away from everything and stay in a beautiful mountain home where there was no traffic sounds and beautiful sights… this house provided. I will admit- we drove up the mountain to check in late at night and it is about.a 30 minute drive on unpaved roads up the side of a mountain so that was a bit jarring. But- waking up in the morning to the clouds engulfing us because we were on the top of the mountain was amazing and the views were worth it! Once we drove up and down the mountain a couple of times, we adjusted to the pitch of the drive and took on that drive with no problem. The house was super cute and clean. We had 3 adults and 3 kids (7yrs -9yrs). There is yard for the kids to play outside, a fire pit to relax at night around, and a fully stocked kitchen to cook all of our meals. The host was very good about communication and very generous with his home. He had records to listen to and a working record player, a shuffle board table that the kids played on every day, and the beds were all very comfortable! We loved the location of this house and once you got down from the top- it was only about 30 min away from major hikes, access to skyline drive, and Montecello! I would recommend this house to anyone looking to stay near the Shenandoah National Park. A true gem and loved our time! Thank you Andrew!!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Mountain Home

We stayed for a week. Had an absolutely amazing time. The house is awesome. The views are incredible. Everything we needed was provided which is really nice. There are nice dishes and even lunch (plastic) dishes. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything we only had to buy our groceries. The host was very responsive with any questions. There are a few ways up the mountain as mentioned we enjoyed them all. We have a Audi Q5 all wheel drive did fine. My son came up in his car and took the easier route and was fine. We loved everything about this stay and house. Internet is STRONG as well which my husband loved as he did have to work a day or two and had no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tyler G.

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

Great Mountain House

Overall the house is exactly as pictured and was perfect for our stay. Waking up in the mornings, seeing the fog roll through the mountains and having coffee on the deck with the morning dew around was a perfect start to every day. Very peaceful and quite neighborhood made it feel like we were completely secluded. Bed was comfortable, shuffleboard table was so fun, and wifi was excellent considering you're on a mountain. The road up has some steep, sharp turns with fall offs on the side. You have to take it slow and the road on the mountain adds about 20-30 mins to every trip. If you intend to use the bbq grill you need to bring your own charcoal and if you want to use the fire pit you need to bring your own wood. Not a problem but would have preferred knowing that before travel day. Andrew was very easy to communicate with, responded quickly and reached out to make sure we had everything we needed which was appreciated. Overall would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Doug Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location, but Out of Date Property- Needs Repairs/Updates

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy J.

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

Mountain top views, peaceful escape

A wonderful stay, especially impressed with communication from the host. Highly recommend, the views are breathtaking on clear days! So peaceful and quiet, and neighbors are very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Cabin Stay

The house was in great condition, check in was easy, and communication with Andrew was great. Close to Shenandoah and Luray Caverns.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara L., Where do you live?

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

Amazing views, modern cabin decor

This is a great place way up at the top of the mountain with a fantastic view. Extremely clean and very cute. Modern decor, simple cabin plenty of space, nice little fireplace, extra books and magazines to read. Everything worked perfectly in the kitchen. We had a lovely time. You really should not take a sedan up there. It really needs to be an SUV, we did not have four-wheel-drive and we were fine but if it snows or there is ice you must have four-wheel-drive or you will not make it up there .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorianne V.

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

Exactly What We Were Looking For

We were looking for a quiet place in the mountains where we could relax and enjoy what remained of the autumn foliage - this place hit the mark. The view was fantastic, the cabin was well furnished, in good condition, well supplied, and very comfortable with more than enough space for four adults. We enjoyed grilling on the deck, good conversation around the fire pit at night and had a lot of laughs playing a supplied card game and shuffleboard. The Elkton entrance to the Shenandoah National Park is about 45 minutes away and we enjoyed a scenic hike to the South River Falls. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals and had all new pots, pans, utensils and even some seasonings. A classy touch for us caffeine lovers was the well-stocked, diverse coffee bar. The white noise generators in each bedroom were a nice touch in addition to the soap, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers provided in the bathrooms. We also liked how responsive Andrew, our host, was to all our questions. We would definitely visit this cabin again and recommend it to our friends. The note in the listing about the road conditions for the last several miles of the trip to the cabin are spot on. You do not want to chance making this trip in a vehicle with low clear. Also suggest bringing everything you need regarding food and drink since the closest market is about 25 – 30 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Incredible views

We wanted to get away for the weekend and enjoy some beautiful views and fall foliage and the mountain house did not disappoint. Breathtaking views. Beautiful little cabin that is both quaint and updated. Wi-Fi is ok - good enough for a weekend but a little spotty if you plan to do any zoom calls. It’s about 20-30 min from the nearest grocery store so make sure to bring supplies. Overall, a gorgeous rental and very friendly/attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Cloud 9

This was a wonderful location to get away from it all! Pre plan for the trip down the mountain but everything was perfect and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew

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Andrew has a passion for curating experiences and memories for families and friends. He lives 2 hours away in Washington D.C, however travels down to the mountain house we he can get away.

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