10/10 Excellent
Kelly T.
25 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hidden gem
Kelly T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Cabin
Light-filled cabin- 2 bed 2bath- beautiful hot tub for stargazing. SNP-hiking!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Stanardsville, VA
- Shenandoah National Park21 min drive
- Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah25 min drive
- Massanutten Water Park40 min drive
- Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
King Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Futon
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
King Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Queen Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Light-filled cabin- 2 bed 2bath- beautiful hot tub for stargazing. SNP-hiking!
Located 1300 ft up the mountain, the Tumnus house is the perfect escape. The 2 bed/2 bath cabin will be filled with light and ready for relaxation. Located on our 68 acre farmstead with bees, goats, ducks, chickens, and pigs, nature and adventure are just out your door. We offer seasonal farm tours ( and year round DIY tours) and you can hike the numerous trails on property as well as access Shenandoah back country with a 10 min walk. The seasonal pool and year round hot tub offer the much needed relaxation ( and star gazing) that we all need to be able to unwind. This is the perfect retreat from the city and it is no wonder we have people come back year after year. Don't forget to order your farm products before arrival ( via our website) and enjoy a campfire in the private firepit! We do not allow parties or pets due to it being a working property. Thanks so much and looking forward to hosting you!
Property manager
Madi Ledford
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
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
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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Stanardsville
Stanardsville is home to this cabin. Miller-Kite House Museum and Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Green Hills Golf Course and Kilaurwen Winery.
Stanardsville, VA
What's nearby
- Shenandoah National Park - 21 min drive - 11.7 km
- Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 25 min drive - 16.9 km
- Early Mountain Vineyards - 29 min drive - 23.0 km
- Massanutten Water Park - 40 min drive - 35.9 km
- Luray Caverns - 64 min drive - 63.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lafayette Inn & Restaurant - 19 min drive
- Sal's Pizzeria and Restaurant - 20 min drive
- The Standard Restaurant - 20 min drive
- Sombrero's Mexican Cuisine & Cafe - 20 min drive
- Mill Valley Barbeque - 37 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Madi Ledford
Whitt is a retired executive Chef who has worked in all types of hospitality environments for 35 years. Martha, is a retired educator. Managing a small country Inn and restaurant for 12 of those years has given us ample experience to create and manage our unique Yurt as well as our other lodgings. My family and I are in process of creating a self supporting and sustainable farm homestead and lodgings and we offer welcome to one and all. In addition to our enterprises we are grateful stewards of nearly 60 acres of spectacular mountain land, most of which is as undisturbed as possible with an easily accessible nature trail winding throughout the property. As a working farm we also have a multitude of gentle critters and an abundance of home grown foods.
Whitt grew up in Hawaii and knows well about relaxing and enjoying life and all it has to offer, and believe we have created a place where everyone can share in the same.
Martha grew up in Bethesda, a suburb just outside of DC and spent every possible moment at Cair Paravel. Now retired from teaching and educational administration I spend my days at the farm or volunteering the the Virginia Master Naturalists.
Other folks you may see on the farm are Madi, Grant, Mark and Ruth. Madi and Grant work with the animals and gardens. Mark is the master of the trails and you may see Ruth running.
Looking forward to hosting you.
Whitt grew up in Hawaii and knows well about relaxing and enjoying life and all it has to offer, and believe we have created a place where everyone can share in the same.
Martha grew up in Bethesda, a suburb just outside of DC and spent every possible moment at Cair Paravel. Now retired from teaching and educational administration I spend my days at the farm or volunteering the the Virginia Master Naturalists.
Other folks you may see on the farm are Madi, Grant, Mark and Ruth. Madi and Grant work with the animals and gardens. Mark is the master of the trails and you may see Ruth running.
Looking forward to hosting you.
Why they chose this property
We chose this neighborhood because of the amazing mountains! Hiking and adventuring around in the year round beauty of the Blue Ridge is what drew us up to the mountains and out of the city. We love how quite it is at night, but also how convenient the location is to exploring the surrounding cities and countrysides. We cannot imagine living anywhere else. The proximity to Shenandoah National Park makes everyday an adventure ( especially for seeing wildlife and birds!)
What makes this property unique
Welcome to a working farmstead! We have bees, and goats, and chickens, and pigs, and dogs. It is always magical to hear the roosters call in the morning and the dogs protect at night. The unique nature of farming on a mountain really make your stay at Tumnus house one to remember. The house itself has salvaged floors from an old John Deere factory and 4 skylights to bring in light even on the darkest of winter days. The ample space for games and cooking makes it easy to host families and make memories. Our favorite thing is the amazing water straight from the tap! Hiking right out your front door and walking on paths to the park make it so you never have to drive to have an adventure.
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