Valley Vista, stunning views in wine country

Entire home in Linden, Virginia

  1. 6 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Alan
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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40-min drive to Shenandoah National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Take advantage of low weekday rates and work from your country home with strong Wi-Fi! Sunsets and sensational views await you at this RUSTIC retreat set in the mountains, just a few miles from Shenandoah National Park and a little more than an hour from Washington, DC. Enjoy the wood burning stove in the winter and the mountain breezes in the summer. Sip wine from the hot tub and gaze down on the Shenandoah River valley below. Visit the local winery (5 mins. away) or hunker down to relax.

The space
Please READ all disclosures/sections and CAPTIONS of this listing. If it snows more than 4 inches, you WILL need an all-wheel drive vehicle. Some of the hills are steep and slippery, and you WILL get stuck.

The rustic cabin has a spacious great room and kitchen on an open plan layout. The dining room has a pass-through window. All the appliances are new with quartz countertops. Wood floors and the pine ceiling give this cottage a homey feel with spectacular views from inside or out. Guests can find privacy on one of two westward-facing decks. Separate bathrooms on each of the two floors allow you and your friends/family to spread out.

Please read all of the captions for information about each bedroom. The twin bedrooms are connected to each other. You have to go through bedroom #2 to get to bedroom #3. The fully stocked kitchen and gas grill on the patio are ready for your use. The cabin has a smart TV with Bose sounds system to get you through a cold or rainy day. There are many other nice touches such as cornhole and other games I inherited from the previous (and wonderful) Airbnb hosts. Dogs and children under 2 years old are allowed, but no cats. The cabin does not have toddler safety measures such as locks on low cabinets, but there are two baby gates and a high chair. Smoking is allowed outdoors only. No one else lives on the property.

VERY IMPORTANT: no parties, no additional guests beyond the (up to) 6 guests booked officially through Airbnb. One outdoor security camera shows who is coming and going, but for your privacy, ONLY the driveway and front door are seen by me. (I can send you a picture from the camera if you'd like.) I will know if more than 6 people are on the property and will report to Airbnb. (Sorry, I have to be very upfront with this because my license with the county states all these terms.) Our landscaping is always a work in progress!

NONE of the outside space is treated by my cleaning service except the hot tub. Expect the fire pit to have ashes. The outdoor surfaces will have pollen or dust. If you use the grill or table, you will have to clean them first. There will be bugs outside. (You can’t control the weather or nature!)

Other disclosure: my neighbor down the valley sometimes shoots his gun off, target practice, though it is not legal.

Guest access
You will be able to access everything in the pictures except parking in the garage and other storage areas.

Other things to note
The hot tub is treated with chemicals at the start of your stay, but you will have to treat it again if you are staying for more than a few days. Signage and the manual tell you how to do that. If it snows, I have a service that plows the driveway, but not the steps down to the cabin or the deck. You will have to shovel and/or throw down salt, which are provided. IF YOU BOOK IN THE WINTER, I recommend getting traveler's/trip insurance that will cover your costs if you can't reach the cabin. If there is a snowstorm, I do not offer refunds due to weather. Hey, it's a mountain, and this is a common rule for remote/rustic locations.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 268 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Linden, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This is a working-class neighborhood of families who commute to the exurbs of Washington, D.C. The cabin is nested in the woods, off a (sometimes) muddy, gravel road. You will see more wildlife (deer, birds, squirrels) than you will people. There are only 2 neighbors: one 100 yards behind you and another 200 yards to the left. You have total privacy from the deck when trees are in leaf. Sometimes the neighbor's dog barks, so it's NOT totally quiet. Also, beginning June 1, 2023, a house is being constructed on a neighboring lot, so there will be some noise during the day.

It is just minutes to Fox Meadow Winery and many others in the area. It takes about 7 minutes to get down the mountain to Linden, and about 15 to get to downtown Front Royal. The WIFI is very strong and can handle Zoom calls and folks who work from home.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,057 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: High school IB Film Studies, English & journalism teacher
Speaks English
I love to travel the world and host those who want the best experience Washington, D.C. has to offer. You will love the location and attention to detail I have put in my D.C. apartment and VA cottage. I am a high school teacher, and I can be available for advice or be as invisible as you'd like. I am LGBT-friendly and open to all guests, kids too. I will ensure you have a great time on your vacation with your partner, spouse, friends or family!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm