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

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Outdoor dining
Little free library out front - feel free to be the librarian and rearrange
front porch swing
Living area
guitar and piano for your use, plus games, puzzles, and smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Woodstock, VA
  • 7 East Gallery
    3 min walk
  • Woodstock Museum
    3 min walk
  • W.O. Riley Park
    11 min walk
  • Front Royal, VA (FRR-Front Royal - Warren County)
    31 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

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

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

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Woodstock

Woodstock is home to this holiday home. 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.
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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
  • Shenandoah Vineyards - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

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).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for family get-together
Beautiful older home, well-stocked and pleasant. Dog-friendly touches were well appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for two families
We needed a half way point between Michigan and North Carolina. Visited multiple wineries and the kids loved the walkable ice cream store right across the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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.

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

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.

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

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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!

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