Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse

The views from the house are insane and the overall property, especially the main house, is gorgeous. The kitchen is super rad, and had everything we needed for a very big group. We loved the house!

The good: Kitchen was first class and well stocked with pots pans, etc. Place was well decorated. Plenty of space. Spectacular views and the grounds were just beautiful. Horses were lovely to watch. If you want a country setting that was not far from things to do this was it.The bad: House was supposedly cleaned prior to our arrival, however the livingroom corner near checkerboard table had hundreds of dead ladybugs all over the floor and window sill. Welcome packet stated we may see ladybugs and stink bugs and we understand that being in coutry setting you may see stink bugs and lady bugs but there were WAY more than just a few. This needs to be remedied.

First of all, I have rented numerous log cabins and this was by far the most beautifully constructed log cabin I’ve stayed in. I am a huge fan of rustic-but-luxurious cabins, and this fit the bill. Also, one of, if not the best, mountain views of a home we have stayed at. Old Rag Mountain is the centerpiece through the expansive windows of the home. The downstairs was where we spent much of our time, centered around the sunken fireplace, as well as the table games. Also, the main outdoor fire pit is featured around a massive inground natural rock formation, which was really cool. Second, the downside. Although the “bugs” are mentioned in the listing, the amount of ladybugs, fruit flies, and, to a lesser extent, stink bugs, were a significant issue. I have been to plenty of mountain properties, and while these bugs are a common pest, none have had such a similar problem of infiltration inside the home as this property. Log cabins have natural seams which are filled upon building and will expand and contract, so I understand the presence of some bugs. However, the amount of these insects in the home was more than expected or necessary. Upon arrival, hundreds of dead ladybugs, houseflies and stink bugs littered the windowsills and the floor around the walls. Meals were a task of shooing away fruit flies. Screened-in porch was unusable due to cuts in the screens. If the owner invested resources into sealing the home and porch to mitigate this, we would return every year.

Our 11 person group loved our stay at this property. The house was huge, full of interesting things to look at, and with amazing views. The kitchen was terrific for cooking big group meals, and the dining table sat us all easily. The treehouse was particularly fun for our more adventurous kids. We plan to come back!

The house and property far exceeded any expectations. Words would do it no justice. Absolutely spectacular!!!!

Excellent as always.

We had a family summer get together, and this very unique home was just perfect! So fun and filled with so many unique experiences without leaving the property!! Fishing, relaxing in the hot tub, picking wild berries, putting our feet in the stream, having morning coffee on the deck and amazing dinners that were fun to prepare in the gourmet kitchen!! We hope to return!!

Lovely relaxing week. We were able to host close friends and family all week as well as to have a beautiful outdoor groom's dinner. The caretakers were so friendly and helpful leading up to our stay and throughout our time there!!

This was a great spot for a college reunion of 10 guys. We jump around from year to year, but are planning to come back here. We were all amazed at the construction of the main house and it's giant pine logs. (Suggestion: hire a professional photographer to represent the place better on this site.) We had plenty of space in the main house, but also used the tree house which was great as well. The kitchen had everything we needed and was spacious. The fireplaces got used a bunch, but did take some work to avoid smoke escaping. The grounds and views are amazing. We took a hike straight from the property, used the hot tub, played lawn and game room games. We did not have good communication with owner until right before we arrived, but were given a generously early check-in upon request (probably dependent on the place being vacant before one's stay). Points others have mentioned like the stink bugs and lack of curtains are issues, but not deal-breakers. Also, the check-out clean-up expectations were more comprehensive and time-consuming than other places we've stayed considering the 250 clean-up fee. Regardless, the plusses definitely outweigh any minuses at this place.

Our family group of 10 has come several times in the winter. Beautiful house and location. The great room with huge fireplace and view of the Blue Ridge is perfect for hanging out in the winder, and the big and well-equipped kitchen is excellent for big family dinners.This time, a big winder storm presented some winter challenges, and the host did a great job of making things right.

We had 3 couples staying for a trip to the area to dine at 3 Blacksmiths. The house was HUGE and fully stocked with everything you could need. The caretakers answered all of our questions and were very helpful during our stay. We enjoyed the ping pong table, fire pits and hot tub. We are already discussing booking another trip with our kids!

What a great spot to get away. Orchards are nearby and the view is phenomenal. Property overall is amazing and everyone was in love with the house and grounds. Richard is extremely responsive and a great owner.

The home is spacious and the views are very nice. It is out there, i.e. some distance from anything.

5th stay, just love this place!

As always, this place is a perfect gettaway for our team! The space is perfect for a team our size. We love the kitchen, view from the porch the separate tree house for extra room! Thank you!

We had a great time at the house, all family members enjoyed the stay. The morning view was so impressive from the deck but the evening sunset was even better! Getting there was everything we expected as the host gave great instructions and let you know what to expect. Check in was very easy as well. The host is very nice and informative about everything. The caretakers were absolutely fantastic, any question we had they were happy to help. They gave us great advice on the area and spent some time telling us about the horses. The area is really nice too, a lot of local produce. We would absolutely recommend this home and hopefully we will get back here at some point.

Our extended family - and our Golden Retriever - had a great stay on this picturesque 90-acre horse farm with stunning views. The house is amazing - 3 ensuites, 1 bedroom with a bath that doubles as a hall bath, a large “group” bedroom with 3 beds - plus a separate tree house with full bath that also sleeps six to eight people. This property ideal for large groups. The well-appointed kitchen with double ovens, double dishwashers and huge space is a gourmand’s delight. The home also has a washer and dryer for guest use as well as a drip coffee maker and a Keurig - all the comforts of home. The lodge offers an oasis from the world - but still provides reasonably good WiFi - that really does make for a perfect get-away. Everything you need is provided, and there is a reasonably good Food Lion 20 minutes away as well as a farmers market (Yodlers) just across from the Food Lion that will set you up nicely for all the provisions you might need. This was our second stay and we will definitely be making this place a regular family vacation spot.

What a beautiful property and home! The outdoor space is amazing, with many seating areas to relax and enjoy the spectacular views. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. My family really enjoyed the downstairs game room in the evenings. And the treehouse was such a cool, unique experience. The nearby caretakers were amazing and extremely responsive to all questions and concerns. I’d definitely recommend this property! There are some things I think other renters should be aware of. There is no landline, and while WiFi was available, it only worked for FaceTime audio-only calls and for texting. The treehouse itself is fantastic, but the mattresses are as hard and unyielding as a rock. The treehouse air conditioner is great, but the small loft area still became too hot to really use for sleeping, as it was in the 80’s during the day. Despite those few things, it’s a great place and I’d highly recommend it!

Picked as location for an annual 5 day retreat to the mountains with friends. It's much bigger than we thought from the pictures. Lovely view of Old Rag from the porch (and other surrounding mountains, but it really sticks out). Treehouse was in good condition. Tough to work more than 2 adults in there comfortably with how the beds are laid out, but certainly would work great for kids. All other bedrooms were excellent, altho the beds are generally a bit old and soft. No curtains/blinds on any windows, which left a bit to be desired from a privacy standpoint. Generally, we loved it, and will definitely be returning!