Luray, Virginia
House:
We invite you to stay in our 1850s solid brick farmhouse that has been completely remodeled with all the modern conveniences, including central AC, heat and high speed wifi. We live ten minutes away so can help you with whatever you need.
Bedrooms:
The Farmhouse can sleep up to six people. There are two bedrooms. The master suite has a king size bed with new pillow top mattress and flat screen tv. The guest bedroom has a Queen pillow top bed that comfortably sleeps two. There's also a separate Writers Cabin with a Queen pillow top bed that sleeps two, work desk, flat screen TV, and wifi (need to use the house bathroom). We gladly provide all linens.
Bathrooms:
We have a full bath upstairs with an Americast soaking tub and half bath powder room with washer/dryer downstairs. We provide all towels, soap, shampoo, and washing detergent.
Living room:
We like to spread out on two couches and mid century recliner in the living room. We have plenty of board games, playing cards, novels, kids books and backlogs of magazines to read.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is fully equipped with an eight person farm table and antique soapstone sink. You’ll have everything you need to cook a holiday meal, or just make coffee, toast and use the microwave for simple reheating. If you need anything we don’t have, we'll do our very best to accommodate.
Entertainment:
The house and yard have high speed WiFi access. So lounge inside to check your email, or wander outside to research bugs and birds on Wikipedia. Both flat screens are hooked up to Apple TVs. You can watch unlimited shows and movies on our Netflix account, or sign in to any of your accounts to watch what you want (NFL, NHL, HBO, MLB, iTunes, Hulu, etc).
BBQ:
We custom designed this solid brick outdoor BBQ to double as a grill and fireplace. We love to have a meal on the Adirondack chairs while looking out over the hills and the friendly herd of cows next door. Sometimes the cows even come up to the fence to say hello.
Night time star gazing:
The BBQ grill then becomes a firepit so we can sit, watch the stars, and listen to the night sounds. Because our nearest neighbor is a quarter mile away, this is one if the best areas in Luray to see the Milky Way without light pollution.
Outdoor Space:
We have two acres of land so you’ll have plenty of room to play a game of soccer, toss the frisbee or play other sports in our equipment box. Read a book at at any of our three shaded picnic tables. Take stroll by the stream running along the property.
Neighborhood Lake:
Lake Arrowhead is just a short walk down our quiet gravel road. Maintained by the town of Luray, you can pay a small fee to rent canoes, paddle boats, or swim. If you have your own boat, it's free to put in. There's also a trail that winds around the lake for a great hike close by.
Shenandoah National Park:
We're only five miles from the entrance to the Shenandoah National Park. We buy a day or week pass into the park to drive the 110-mile Skyline Drive. Or choose from the approximately 100 day hikes (of varying difficulty) that show off the Park's many waterfalls and vistas. If you want to get 5 feet away from a deer, you'll be able to. Sometimes it's fun to eat at Skyland on top of the mountain where you can see the all of Page County below.
Shenandoah River Outfitters:
A short drive across Luray will bring you to the river outfitters where you can rent a canoe, kayak or tube for hanging out on the Shenandoah River. A must-do activity when the weather is nice, you'll never forget the times you spend on the river.
Valley Health Fitness Center Gym-
A quick 5 min drive to East Luray Shopping Center, the gym is a great place for a workout. $5 for a day pass will allow you to work out on all the machines, treadmills and use free and fixed weights. We love it there!
Small Town USA
Luray is a quintessential small American town with a number of restaurants from fancy to burger joints. Several pizza places deliver to the farmhouse. For quick needs, there's a small deli just five minutes from the farmhouse that has sandwiches, beer, snacks, and homemade donuts (only on Saturdays, they are amazing). Treasure hunt at the antique stores, or grab outdoor gear at the outfitters. The famous 6-screen movie theater, a true local treasure, is open for matinee and evening screenings. Uncle Bucks is the sports bar where locals enjoy the game (stays open late every night). Several groceries stores and Walmart will provide you with everything you need. There's also the Wisteria winery that's open most days to enjoy a local wine tasting.
It was the perfect place for our family to gather for the Thanksgiving holiday. Some of our group came in from the DC metro area and reported an easy drive even in the rain. The farmhouse is modernized but retains the feel of an antique home. It sits very privately on a big lawn surrounded by woods and farmland. It is fully fenced except for the long driveway. I felt safe having my dog off leash except after dark to avoid skunk encounters. We were able to cook our traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings in the well appointed kitchen. When not exploring the area (Luray Caverns, Shenandoah and downtown Luray) our group mostly gathered around the large farmhouse table. There are board games and cards to entertain. The TV area is part of the primary bedroom. We hardly watched TV. It worked fine for our group although some groups may find it awkward. We appreciated all the small details, like an abundance of hooks, bedside reading lamps, labeled light switches and more. The beds were very comfortable and everyone slept so well. Cleanliness is clearly a priority for the owners. Everything was spotless. We also enjoyed pouring over the renovation picture book that was on the coffee table in the primary bedroom. The home has come a long way. Nice job! It was a wonderful experience. If you have an appreciation for antique homes but do not want to live like a pioneer, book it. You will have no regrets.
We spent Thanksgiving weekend at Jay and Ryanne's beautiful farmhouse. They were quick to respond to inquiries. The property is private. We felt unplugged and enjoyed family time with our adult children and our dogs. So relaxing. I never wanted to leave the large, rustic kitchen. So cozy and warm and stocked with the necessities. Highly recommend!
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Luray farmhouse. They have thought of everything and have every amenity one could need. We also appreciated the outside lighting when we needed to take our dog out at night. The only thing I would have liked is a dryer to go with the washer since it was raining during our visit but they did have a drying rack that we used over an ac vent to dry our clothes. Also be mindful that there is only one full bath which was perfect for just the two of us but if you have a larger party it may be a problem.
Our family loved this modern farmhouse. It had everything we needed. It was conveniently located near area attractions yet private and relaxing. The spaces and decor were comfy and cozy and full of farmhouse charm. The hosts were extremely helpful and welcoming!!! The extremely large and well maintained yard and beautiful private setting were enjoyed by all, including, and especially our two dogs, who felt completely at home walking, playing and lounging around the premises. The stay at this lovely farmhouse with all its amenities and numerous comfortable spaces (inside and out) was perfect for our family to spend special time together and yet afforded everyone the opportunity to retreat to a private area when quiet was needed. We all enjoyed our stay at this charming and modern farmhouse. It was an extra special highlight of our family vacation.
The property exceeded our expectations, which were already quite high. We loved cooking on the outdoor chimney grill. Loved the amount of space and seclusion. Thought the guest room was cozy. Appreciated how comfortable the beds were. And we were impressed by the small details including artwork, lighting, and a commitment to sustainability.
Our group of adults plus children ages 1-4 had a fantastic time at the property. The property is expansive with plenty of room to walk, explore, play, and cook outside for all ages. Inside, the farmhouse is very modern and well furnished offering a welcome respite when it became too hot outside and during summer rainstorms. It is very well located for easy drives into Shenandoah park, Lake Arrowhead, Luray caverns, and downtown Luray. We enjoyed visits to everyone throughout our 6 day stay. All in all, a great stay.
We have been renting this place for several years now. We love it and everything is perfect!
Family stayed here for a long weekend and had a great time. Location is great, property is very nice, well maintained and well equipped. Hosts were responsive and check in was easy. Definitely appreciated that was child friendly! Hope to return again soon!
This is a wonderful vacation home! Everything was as described and more! Jay and Ryanne are marvelous hosts and were very responsive to our needs. It was very windy during our stay and on two separate occasions a tree fell over the driveway blocking our exit. On both occasions their handyman was on-site within minutes to remove the debris. Great hosts, great home, we would certainly stay again!
Great place to stay in the Shenandoah region. We come every year and it is always fabulous.
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