Dog-friendly small-town charm near mountains and wineries with 4 bedrooms

10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Washer

Explore the area

Woodstock, VA

Woodstock Museum3 min walk
W.O. Riley Park11 min walk
Shenandoah County Fairgrounds2 min drive
Front Royal, VA (FRR-Front Royal - Warren County)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Come to the Shenandoah Valley and stay in the most dog-welcoming vacation home in the valley (or possibly anywhere)…

Gracie’s Place is located in the heart of downtown Woodstock, Virginia, a charming historic town halfway between Winchester and Harrisonburg surrounded by mountains and the Shenandoah River. Gracie’s Place has 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths, and comfortably sleeps 8 -9 people. You can walk to nearby restaurants or prepare your own meals in the well-equipped gourmet kitchen and dining room. There are plenty of spaces to enjoy including a living room, parlor, three porches, plus a brick patio enclosed by a six-foot privacy fence. Gracie's Place is unique, fun, and curated for people traveling with their dogs.

Woodstock was founded in 1752 and is a beautiful, walkable town. Just steps away from Gracie’s Place you’ll find a bakery, brewery, shops, restaurants, museums, ice cream store, and a Saturday Farmer’s Market.

Woodstock is a great jumping off point for visiting battlefields, caverns, and wineries, and of course, there is lots of hiking. The north fork of the Shenandoah River and Seven Bends State Park are just over two miles away where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking, and tubing. Winchester, Harrisonburg, Luray, Skyline Drive, and Shenandoah National Park are all an hour or less away. A dog park with agility equipment and generous areas for large and small dogs is also nearby.

We have no breed/size restrictions, welcome multiple pets, and NEVER charge a dog fee. Your pet is welcome in every space of the house, and we’ve provided beds, crates, bowls, toys, treats, and an enclosed back patio that includes a sandbox to dig in and a baby pool to cool off in. We only use nontoxic cleaners on our floors to protect our canine guests, and provide a list of fun places to go with your pup in our valley and beyond.

Property manager

Cara Achterberg

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)

We provide crates, bowls, toys, treats, and more

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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

Woodstock

This holiday home is located in Woodstock. Shenandoah Vineyards and North Mountain Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shenandoah County Fairgrounds and Natural Art Garden Center. Secret Passage Ranch and Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Woodstock, VA

What's nearby

7 East Gallery - 3 min walk
Woodstock Museum - 3 min walk
W.O. Riley Park - 11 min walk
Shenandoah County Fairgrounds - 2 min drive
Woodstock Tower Observation Site - 14 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 4 min drive
Spring House Tavern - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly small-town charm near mountains and wineries with 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly small-town charm near mountains and wineries with 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly small-town charm near mountains and wineries with 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly small-town charm near mountains and wineries with 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in Woodstock, this holiday home is steps away from 7 East Gallery and Woodstock Museum. W.O. Riley Park and Shenandoah County Fairgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

24 October 2023

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

Nice stay!

The property manager was very attentive and quick to respond. The house was very clean, and exactly as pictured. The rooms are large and my 10 year old loved the big bathtub. It is within a 5 minute walk to at least 2 cool restaurants, not to mention the ice cream shop that backs up to the property. I’d definitely stay there again, and I recommend that others check it out.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

8 October 2023

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

Warm and welcoming

We only stayed for the weekend and the house was in the perfect spot. The home overall was very clean, super dog friendly (it’s hard to find places like this), it has so much to offer and you are right in the middle of it all. I mean, who can complain that there is ice cream at your back door steps. Such a charming home and town. We can’t wait to come back and explore more.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Richmond, Virginia

10 September 2023

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

Great Quick Stay

Gracie's place is wonderful. Central location, clean property and very dog friendly. We didn't bring the pup this time but definitely will next time!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

13 August 2023

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

Loved it!

House is super cute and the extra touches for our puppy was great!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cara Achterberg

Nick and I began traveling to the Shenandoah area of Virginia about fifteen years ago when I came down to run in a trail half-marathon and discovered that not only were there mountains to hike, but wineries and rivers and quiet. We began traveling down every chance we could and often had to leave our dogs behind because we couldn’t find places we could rent that allowed them (they are pit bull mixes). That was the inspiration for creating Shenandoah Dog Friendly Rentals. We strive to create the kind of places we’d like to stay with our own dogs.

Nick is an engineer who works for an international tool company, so he has done 90% of the work on our houses (including building the deck on Chateau Frankie and the kitchen in Gracie’s Place). He is amazing at solving problems creatively and can fix nearly everything.

I am an author and write extensively about rescue dogs and the crisis in our southern shelters. My books include two ‘dogoirs’ (memoirs about fostering and rescue), four novels, and one nonfiction book about living intentionally. Most of my hours are spent as co-founder and president of the non-profit, Who Will Let the Dogs Out. We work to raise awareness and resources for shelter dogs.

We currently live in Maurertown (pronounced MaurEEtown if you want to sound like a local), just ten minutes from Gracie’s Place, where we both work from home and we foster dogs and cats (let me know if you’re looking for a new pet!).

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can answer any questions about the area or either of our dog-friendly rentals.

Why they chose this property

Visiting Woodstock is like stepping back in time. The town is older than the country (founded in 1752), so it is steeped in history and charm. The locals are welcoming and things move at a slower pace. The mountains surround the town and the north fork of the Shenandoah River slithers by on the eastern edge (in seven bends). We enjoy hiking every weekend, visiting wineries, and 'thrifting' (yes it is a verb here as there are about 30 thrifty shops/emporiums within fifteen miles of us, a handful in walking distance). We also enjoy the local festivals and festivities, battlefields, and historical sites in the Shenandoah Valley and nearby Winchester and Harrisonburg. Gracie's Place is right in the heart of 'downtown' Woodstock, so you can walk to everything -- farmers market, restaurants, brewery, ice cream shop, bakery, museums, shops, post office, playground, pool, and so much more.

What makes this property unique

Gracie's Place is so much more than dog-friendly. We like to think we are dog-welcoming. We're happy you plan to stay here, but even happier you brought your dog. There are dog-centric touches throughout -- crates, beds, toys, treats, and more. The back patio is surrounded by a six-foot privacy fence and has a sandbox and baby pool just for your dogs. The house is also very child-friendly and guests are delighted to know there's an amazing ice cream store practically in our backyard. We also have a Little Free Library right out front (handbuilt to match the house) and guests are invited to curate it - adding your own or books from the Free Library inside Gracie's Place for guests. One more thing - the beds are so comfy that many guests contact us afterward asking for the details on how to get one just like it for themselves!