Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5149 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Explore the area

Raphine, VA

Rockbridge Vineyard10 min drive
Virginia Horse Center28 min drive
Washington and Lee University31 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Purpose-built vacation house for a country escape. Less than fifteen minutes from the highway, yet peaceful and private. Perfect as an artist's retreat, a romantic weekend, or a family vacation. Enjoy mountain/valley views from the patio with porch swing, breakfast nook, outdoor fireplace and stargazing chairs. Or sit on the screened-in porch off the studio after a remote-office work session. Set in a working cattle farm near a beautiful 19th century barn, Cardinal Cottage is conveniently located halfway between Lexington and Staunton, approximately 30 minute drive to either city. A wonderful spot for relaxation, restoration and happy memories.

Property manager

Chris and Julie Fox, Jumping Fox LLC

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have a two-night minimum stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Raphine

Located in Raphine, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. George C. Marshall Museum and VMI Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stonewall Jackson Grave and Beverley Cigar Store. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Virginia Horse Center or Alumni Memorial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Raphine, VA

What's nearby

Rockbridge Vineyard - 10 min drive
George Washington National Forest - 19 min drive
Virginia Horse Center - 28 min drive
Virginia Military Institute - 30 min drive
Washington and Lee University - 31 min drive

Getting around

Staunton Station - 31 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive
Smiley's Bar-B-Q - 15 min drive
White's Travel Center - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Rockbridge Vineyard and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from George Washington National Forest. Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve and Crabtree Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

28 April 2024

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

Mountain Views

Stunning views with a beautiful cottage. Porch sitting with fire and wine with birds and animals talking. The inside is stunning with comfortable rooms and all amenities. Will be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

11 April 2024

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

Beautiful location

The house is located in a beautiful setting, with a gorgeous mountain view. The outdoor area is so peaceful and the interior was clean and well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay there very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

26 March 2024

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

Perfect!

Stunning, comfortable house with everything you need on an idyllic property! We can’t wait to come back for some more stargazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

4 January 2024

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

Stop Scrolling and Just Book It!

Our stay at Cardinal Cottage was incredible! From our initial interactions with the hosts to our walk through the property, we enjoyed every second. It was a great escape from the city and the best way to ring in the New Year. Enjoying the final sunset of 2023 by the fire was worth every penny paid. The home is built to maximize your enjoyment no matter what your reason for booking. We hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

18 December 2023

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

A perfect escape from the city

This is my second time staying in this lovely cottage home. It's just as I remember and also feels brand new each time. My friend and I enjoyed cooking in the well stocked kitchen, having a fire under the stars, and venturing to neighborhood farms for groceries and honey. This property is stunning, both inside and out. Chris and Julie are simply the best hosts. I hope to see them again next year :)

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Julie Fox, Jumping Fox LLC

Chris is from nearby Fairfield, Julie from Massachusetts. We lived overseas for many years and bought this property in 1987 with the intention of retiring here one day. Since 2014 it is a dream come true, we have retired and built a home here. Eight years later we constructed a purpose-built house for guests on our property to enjoy the unique beauty, activities and peace of the area.

Why they chose this property

We built this house specifically for guests when we have more than we can handle at our house, for big family get-togethers, and to share with our VRBO guests. Every aspect of the house was built for you, the guest. We hope you will appreciate it and enjoy it very much.

What makes this property unique

Incredible setting in the Shenandoah Valley. Gorgeous views, sunsets and dark starry nights. This is a true getaway, yet only 15 minutes from Highway 81/64. You are about 30 minutes from the charming cities of Staunton and Lexington, yet when you get "home" to Cardinal Cottage, you are away from it all, listening to the cattle on the farm, watching deer come down out of the woods at dusk, watching the most beautiful sunsets, and enjoying the comforts of an energy-efficient purpose-built country home. We hope that artists discover this property; what a place to paint, write, compose music, be inspired, be creative and rejuvenate.