Hightop Hideaway, a cozy secluded mountain retreat. Pet-friendly, Shenandoah NP.

Stanardsville, Virginia
$246 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Soak up all that Mother Nature has to offer surrounded by the trees of Shenandoah National Park, in our farmhouse nestled on 4 acres of private land in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This spacious, child and dog friendly home is a perfect place to escape and reconnect. Hike, explore the nearby vineyards, gaze at the stars, tell stories around the fire, or just relax on the porch. It also makes a great remote work getaway with fast 100 mbps internet throughout the house.

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The space:
We love hosting and are always excited to be able to share this peaceful place.

When you enter: you will find a spacious foyer, a half bathroom, and a washer & dryer. Turn the corner and you're in our full kitchen, equipped with everything a budding chef would need. The dining room has a table for 6 and a record player with our small collection of vinyl. Cross the hallway into the living room which has a wood burning stove, TV with Roku for streaming, DVD collection, board games, and a dog bed.

Upstairs is the master bedroom with king bed, large closet & en-suite full bathroom. There are also two queen bedrooms; one with a handmade bed, hanging chair and large closet space. The other has the largest closet, wonderful handmade touches, desk space & a gorgeous view. The last room on this floor is the family bathroom with bath & shower. The bedrooms and bathrooms should have everything you need for a relaxing getaway, including all sheets and linens.

We love to sit on the porch with a morning coffee or evening wine from a local winery and just enjoy all of natures noises, sounds & lights.

We also have a garage loaded with outdoor games, lawn furniture, and a charcoal grill.

There are two fire pits, a hammock, an outdoor dining area in the backyard, and lots of space to explore! Firewood is provided.

We now have high speed fiber internet that was just installed recently, with 100mbps download and upload speeds!

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Shenandoah National Park is a stones throw away and can be reached in about 20 minutes to the Swift Run Gap Entrance. We have plenty of hiking maps & info booklets around the house.

We are surrounded by vineyards and wineries, 5 of which are 10-20 minutes away, but even more if you want to venture farther.

Some other places you might want to visit:

Massanutten Resort (skiing, waterpark, golf): ~35 minutes
Charlottesville, the University of Virginia, Monticello: 35-40 minutes
Harrisonburg and James Madison University: 40-45 minutes.
Luray Caverns: 1 hour

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Guest access:
You will have full access to the entire house, with total privacy. Nobody else lives or stays on the property. The farmhouse is set on 4 acres of land with a hammock, swing, two fire pits and plenty of room for outdoor games. There is also access to the creek, which is located just across the private road and up a short trail.

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Other things to note:
–The house is located on a private gravel road with a gate. It can be bumpy and steep in spots, but any vehicle should be able to navigate it. There is ample parking space at the house.

–Up to 2 pets at a time can stay, and must be up to date on tick & flea preventative care. There is a $50 fee for each pet per stay, to help account for the extra time it takes to clean after a pet has stayed.

We have yet to encounter anyone who has not been able to get cell phone reception at the house, so you should have at least some reception regardless of your carrier.

You're welcome to have visitors during your stay, but please no overnight guests or parties.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1880 Sq Ft (175 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • karly b.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2026

    Stayed Mar 17, 2026

    We had a wonderful week! Our family of 7 enjoyed our quiet escape very much!

  • Stephen F.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Seth was super helpful when we had a minor issue with security code access (we didn't miss a beat). The home was lovely in many ways, but the things that we really enjoyed: An amazingly well-stocked kitchen. Normally, I hit a grocery to pick up staples before I check in. That was unnecessary. Cooking oil, butter, spices, coffee, you name it were all provided. Wonderful! The cookware and flatware were a bit mix-and-match, but there was plenty for our needs, and frankly it added to the lived in feel. But we really loved the wood burning stove/fireplace. It made a Christmas stay feel all the more Christmas-y.

  • Gillian S.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Quiet & peaceful.Great selection of board games.

  • Shannon S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Check-in was easy, kitchen was well-stocked, WiFi was great. Bedrooms were really nice and the Master Bedroom mattress was perfect. We had a great stay and enjoyed having our two dogs with us.

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Felt like a very welcome guest in a comfortable, well equipped home.

  • Stacy D.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We loved everything about our stay. The beds were wonderful and we loved all the games/records. Highly recommended.

  • Amber S.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    What a beautiful home! It was so well-stocked, so cozy, so many extra touches that made us feel right at home. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything you would need and more from cooking equipment to coffee tools to many, many different spices and other pantry essentials. The fresh eggs in the fridge was much appreciated. We loved the record player and the nice variety of records. It was so fun to play records each morning and evening. This house is perfect for the dog lover. Our pup was right at home. She enjoyed the doggy treats and the comfy bed. If you enjoy antiquing and wineries, there are many for both options surrounding the home. The house is also relatively close to one of the national park entrances. Julie was a great host and replied promptly when I had to contact her our first night. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Laura D.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Lovely house with plenty of room. It has everything you need for a great vacation. It is very close to the National park entrance. We enjoyed hiking in the park, coffee and conversation on the porch and games at night.

  • Kate F.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great house in rural setting. Very peaceful!

  • wesley g.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great stay, very accomadating. Feels just like a real home with real amenities, not somw quick junk bought at walmart to fill a vacation rental . Would definitely recommended staying . Even saw a bear !!

  • Sharon H.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Beautiful house with nice communal areas, big bedrooms, comfortable beds, and a well stocked kitchen. The yard had lots of space to play games or gather around the fire pit. Owner was easy to contact and responsive, and left very good recommendations/guidance in a guest manual at the property. We went on one of the recommended hikes and it was the best hike I've ever been on! The house was generally clean, though one of the bathroom sinks drained extremely slowly so couldn't be used. Even so, I'd go again! Overall, would recommend.

  • Janet P.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Great property. We are grandparents and brought our 6 grandchildren to stay. My son , his wife and nana came to visit while there. Had a great time!

  • Jeanette C.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Perfect location! Completely private yet convenient to everything we wanted to do. Our hosts could not have been more accommodating. They were so quick to respond and made the entire process simple.

  • Regina C.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Our family of 4 stayed at the house. Everything was as described, and we appreciated the owners' attention to detail. We enjoyed being in the woods and would stay again!

  • Sabrina E.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    The property is everything the listing says! It is private and stocked. We would love to go back in the summer and truly explore everything it has to offer!

  • Erika H.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    The house was beautiful and all the amenities you would need. My kids love the toys there and all the baby chairs and playpen etc was a very thoughtful touch. The rooms were very spacious and very clean. We had a great trip as a family. Kids 7yrs old, 5 yrs old, and 8 months. Highly recommended

  • Robert S.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    My wife and I stayed here for four nights with our dog to get away and spend some time together, and this place was perfect. In the mornings we’d make breakfast with the fresh eggs that were in the fridge when we arrived, and we’d drink coffee on the covered back porch. Seth and Julie also had a binder with a list of things to do, which we used to hike some trails. For some reason, our GPS would say we had a much longer drive to the trail locations while we were at the house, but when we got to the main road, it would shave 30 minutes off the drive time. We grilled dinner every night, and the garage had both a gas and charcoal grill to use. We used the charcoal grill, and grilling tools and a charcoal chimney were also there at the house. We also made a fire in the wood stove a couple of nights, and it really gets the room warm and cozy. It rained all day on one of the days, but there were so many games that we had plenty to do. Each bedroom is spacious, and one of the reasons we chose this place was because it had a King size bed. We had a great stay, and it’s clear Seth and Julie want you to have everything you need. I would definitely consider staying here again in the future.

  • Joseph T.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Beautiful, very well appointed home. Remote but set on a gorgeous property.

  • Cheryl W.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    The property is well maintained, spacious, and welcoming. The home is clean, we felt like we were being hosted by friends. There was great information left helping us to find interesting things in the area. We appreciated the recommendations for food and wineries and hikes. My dog greatly enjoyed the dog bed.

  • Robin W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    The Farmhouse was perfect. We had a lot of rain so we didn’t get to explore the property on the outside much. This home had everything we needed plus more. This is a hideaway for sure and we would love to come back and stay next year. The hosts were phenomenal in answering all of our questions in a timely manner.

  • Brett N.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    The place was perfect. From the quiet atmosphere to the general overall condition of the property. My wife and i stayed there with our dog. Easy to get to the park. Also just a beautiful place with a firepit and grills for us to use. Will diffently stay there again. A 10 easily for me

  • Amy H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    We loved our stay at the farmhouse which is tucked back off of a mountain road. The house is lovely and well kept. It is full of activities - we enjoyed the puzzles and board games as a family. The front porch is a peaceful spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and read a book, play cornhole in the rain or to practice yoga. Unfortunately the stream was dried up while we were there, but we made the best of it and did a rock climb hike. We greatly enjoyed our time here!

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