The Cottage at Hidden Valley Farm & Barn

Farm stay in Raphine, Virginia

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Alison
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Extra spacious

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Welcome to Hidden Valley! When booking your stay, you'll have exclusive access to our three bedroom/two bathroom guest cottage! You'll be surrounded by mountainous views and pastures. Snuggle on the wrap around porch, roast marshmallows in the fire pit, and visit with horses, cattle, and our Sulcata tortoise!

This is a working farm and you'll frequently see and hear farm machinery(tractors/atvs/etc.), livestock (cattle/horses/a donkey/4 dogs/a cat),and wildlife (coyotes/turkeys/deer).

The space
While at the cottage, you'll feel secluded from the busy life that normally surrounds us, however, still be conveniently located near Lexington and Staunton. Enjoy visiting with our farm animals including horses, a donkey, Angus and Scottish Highland cows, a cat, four (4) very friendly dogs and our large Sulcata tortoise!

This is a working farm and you'll frequently see and hear farm machinery(tractors/atvs/etc.), livestock (cattle/horses/a donkey/4 dogs/a cat), and wildlife (coyotes/turkeys/deer).

Our guest cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, electric oven, dishwasher, toaster, air fryer, and a combo coffee pot that brews coffee grounds or K-Cups! You'll also find kid friendly dinnerware, pots and pans, and cooking/grilling utensils in the kitchen.

The dining room accommodates 6 guests and we have a portable highchair available as well.

Upstairs you'll find a cozy living room to relax and watch tv or pick a movie from our collection!

Board games, children's toys and a portable pack n play are also provided.

No hosting of events, parties, celebrations, or any other types of gatherings that exceed ten (10) people.

Starlink Wi-Fi is available at the cottage. Cell phone service is limited around the farm! With Verizon, we are able to receive texts/calls. Other service providers such as Sprint and AT&T do not have a signal. Your cell phone will always work in emergency mode to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

The indoor woodstove stove is NOT permitted for use per our rental insurance policy.

We live among nature at the farm, which also includes insects. The cottage is treated monthly to control pests. Leaving doors and windows open will invite unwanted critters into the house. If you open windows, please close and latch them before your departure.

Please note that during the hunting seasons, occasional gunshots can be heard on the farm and neighboring land.

Guest access
Welcome to Hidden Valley Farm! When booking your stay, you'll have exclusive access to our three bedroom/two bathroom guest cottage! You'll enjoy views of the cattle pastures and mountains on the wrap around porch, roasting marshmallows in the fire pit and visiting with horses and cattle.

While we enjoy sharing our farm with guests, please be considerate of our privacy of our personal home not far from the cottage. This includes the front and back yards of our brick house and garage. There are plenty of other areas around the farm for exploring and petting animals!

This is a working farm and you'll frequently see and hear farm machinery(tractors/atvs/etc.), livestock (cattle/horses/a donkey/dogs), and wildlife (coyotes/turkeys/deer) during your stay!

Other things to note
It is highly advised and encouraged that everyone in your booking reservation is, at minimum, comfortable around dogs.
Our 4 dogs frequently visit guests during their stay! 🐕

2.5 miles from Interstate 81

Local Activities:
(30 minutes or less from the cottage)

Hull's Drive-In Movie Theater
Drive-Thru Safari Park
Ridge Valley Alpacas
Natural Bridge State Park
The Caverns at Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge Zoo
The Virginia Horse Center
The Frontier Culture Museum
Crab Tree Falls
Saint Mary's Waterfall
McCormick Farm
Rockbridge Vineyards
Boxerwood Gardens
Devil's Backbone Brewery
Star B Stables Guided Horseback Trails

Starlink Wi-Fi is available at the cottage. Cell phone service is limited at the farm. With Verizon, we are able to receive texts/calls. Other service providers such as Sprint and AT&T do not have a signal. Your cell phone will always work in emergency mode to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

Please note that during the hunting seasons, occasional gunshots can be heard on the farm and neighboring land

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 158 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 454 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Raphine, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

While staying at the farm, you'll have exclusive access to the entire cottage, only sharing the space with your own guests.

Living on a farm is quite peaceful. However, please keep in mind that farm equipment and livestock can be heard frequently throughout your stay.

We have 4 medium-large dogs that are very friendly and spend most of their time outside. You may occasionally hear them barking and playing.

Cell phone service is limited and varies depending on your service provider.
Starlink WiFi is available at the cottage.

Please note that during the hunting seasons, occasional gunshots can be heard on the farm and neighboring land.

Meet your host

Superhost
454 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
My work: Farm Owner
I'm a wife and a mother who enjoys all aspects of farm life. I'm an avid equestrian and love to read.

Alison is a Superhost

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Responds within an hour
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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
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm