Madison, Virginia
Located just minutes from Old Rag Mountain, Whippoorwill Manor Farm is a destination that affords the rare experience to rent your own farm for a week or a weekend. The house was completely restored in 2005 adding a new addition that houses a large modern kitchen, and 3 full baths (over 3,800 sq. ft). One of Washington's top interior decorators designed the home specifically with the idea of family/friends use. Thus, the home has maintained its unique historical charm to include its wide hickory planked floors, log cabin rooms with stone fireplaces, and hand crafted wood work throughout the home. The original part of the house (log cabin) dates back to the 1700's and is the second oldest structure in Madison County. The farm even has a game building out back that's great to enjoy a drink while playing foosball or shuffleboard. There is also a professional outdoor ping pong table. The house has all the modern conveniences to stay connected including, direct TV and wireless internet (Please not that Broadband internet is not available in this area). Please note that this property is not set up to host weddings/events.
Great nearby outdoor activities such as: climbing Old Rag MT (the most spectacular hike in VA) or hiking White Oak Canyon to see its impressive upper and lower waterfalls, both parking lots are approximately 7 miles from the house both located in Shenandoah National Park. Whippoorwill Manor Farm is just minutes from Graves Mountain Lodge, Prince Michel, Sharp Rock, DuCard Vineyards and Shotwell Run Brewing.
Our objective is to treat our guests the same as we would our extended family/friends that come and visit the farm. Therefore, the important essentials are provided which includes: linens, towels, blankets, essential paper products, cleaning supplies, some laundry detergent, coffee, spices and condiments (no guaranteed stock), charcoal, lighter fluid and wood for fire place (some local cabins charge $40.00 just for the firewood). There is also a 25 pound a day ice maker. To assist in keeping the cleaning fee modest, you will need to make your own bed. Covers and blankets are on the beds with its sheets folded at the base. Finally, our Caretakers (Bill and Delores) live nearby and are available to personally address any concerns or questions you may have. Please be advised that the farm has the best available Internet in Madison County but it is not city speed and is not unlimited so we request you download videos prior to visit and not conduct gaming during stay.
The property is only 15-20 minutes from the historic towns of Culpepper, Madison and Sperryville, ideal for shopping and quality restaurants. Additionally, it serves as a perfect home vacation site to explore the many historic landmarks of the Shenandoah Valley and its vast natural beauty.
Come enjoy this truly unique and beautiful property for a peaceful and fun vacation or come with a group of friends for a long weekend to hike, bike, and enjoy each other with a number of local attractions and activities. On the property, there are a number of activities to enjoy such as corn hole, volleyball and horseshoes. In the evenings, the fire pit is a wonderful place to tell stories and share experiences year round. The house has a full back up generator in the event power is lost so your stay will not be disrupted if a major storm strikes.
For cycling enthusiasts from other parts of the country, the mountain scenery coupled with the quiet, safe, country roads are a national treasure to be experienced. The very popular Tour de Madison Bike Ride (held in mid-May every year), and the ride enjoys national stature. The Tour is not a race, but rather designed as a wonderful way to see the great scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They have routes for the entire family; you can choose between 16, 40, and 62 miles along country roads. If you can't make the actual weekend, the owner will provide you with the specific routes of the Tour so can enjoy them during your stay. Your group could even do a different 'century' every day for a week and beyond the initial few miles leaving/returning to the house; you will not have to cover the same ground twice!
Keywords: Historic farm home with log cabin section, private retreat on 110 secluded acres - ideal family reunion, hiking, active lifestyles
I stayed with my family (11 in total), ranging from 8 to almost 80 years old. Whippoorwill was a truly unique property, and experience, for us all. The home and area are beautiful and there's so much to see and do on the property. The home is incredibly well-stocked and the owner was fantastic to work with. We'll definietly return. Highly recommend!
Absolutely wonderful!!
Whippoorwill is a wonderful property and perfect for our group of 10 people. The foliage was still brilliant and the weather was nice enough for us to grill one day. They have everything you could possibly want for cooking and recreation. The host and caretakers are very easy to get in touch with and are lovely people. We highly recommend this property!
The Whippoorwill Manor Farm was true to the photos as a beautifully and thoughtfully restored farm house and property, perfectly situated in the blue ridge mountains. So quiet and peaceful! It was ideal for our group of nine, and could clearly accomodate more guests very easily. There are plenty of physical activities if desired, including hiking both on and off the property. The pickleball court got some spirited use! The farm is also a place to simply sit, relax, and enjoy, with comfortable seating both inside and out. The farm kitchen is fully equipped, and there was ample seating to share meals at the indoor or outdoor tables. Recommend taking in the sunset on the upper platform, We had a campfire under the stars each night. Eric could not be a more responsive host, and he takes care of his guests in every way. I would unhesitatingly recommend this property to any group, of any age!
Our group of 13 ladies returned after 8 years for a weekend to recharge physically, mentally and spiritually. We wandered through the woods, enjoyed the pickle ball court and cooked great healthy meals in the very well-stocked kitchen. This farm is definitely a place of retreat!
We had a great time at the Whippoorwill Manor Farm. The property is amazing and the hosts and caretakers were great. The hosts have thought of everything in terms of amenties. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances, utensils and tools, and dishes, and the ice maker is a nice touch. Outside we enjoyed the sauna, game room, fire pit, ping pong table, bicycles, pickelball court, basketball court, hiking trails...all of it. Hope to return soon!
The property is spectacular. The house is well stocked, comfortable and had everything (and more!) than we needed. There was a ton to do on the property itself and hiking was a 20 minute drive. We will definitely be back again!
The house and property are amazing. The host has made check in and out very clear and is very easy to get a hold of and communicate with. My friends and I held a chamber music weekend and had a wonderful time playing and using the amazing kitchen. We’ll probably be booking again this year!
We love Whippoorwill and how well the property is managed!
We try to come to Whippoorwill Manor Farm at least once a year. Every year new amenities are added and the house is well kept and clean. We absolutely love visiting and hope to be back many times in the future. This time we did a lot of cooking indoors, and they had every piece of equipment we needed. The owner/property manager is a super efficient communicator. Thank you for providing such an amazing place to build more memories!
We stayed here as a family and made this our home base for my son's wedding. It could NOT be a more perfect place to stay and we definitely want to come back another time. The house is very spacious and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need and more. You will not regret staying here!
We've lost count of how many times we have enjoyed 'Yellow House' as we call it. For over 10 years, we have gathered with friends and family at this special place and it has never disappointed us.
This property was awesome. It provided a clean, warm and nurturing environment for a treasured family vacation. We took family pictures with the beautiful background provided by the farm. Loved every minute spent here!
We had a lovely time at this property. The location was breathtaking and so very peaceful- a nice escape from our normal lives in the busy city! We were together for my parents’ 40th anniversary and there were plenty of activities nearby (wineries, hiking, Shenandoah NP, etc) but also plenty to do at the rental- hiking, ping pong, shuffleboard, basketball, darts, corn hole, honestly any game you could probably think of. We had a great time hanging out with the surrounding nature and Eric was extremely helpful and responsive every step of the way. Would definitely recommend this magical place!
The house has lots of room for family activities; games, meals, etc. There is a ring for making a fire for s'mores. Hiking abounds either on the property or nearby National Forests. We have stayed here several times.
Owner was very accommodating, property was beautiful, would definitely stay again.
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