Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Syria, VA

Old Rag Mountain
‪8 min drive‬
Rose River Falls
‪78 min drive‬
Dark Hollow Falls
‪91 min drive‬
Culpeper, VA (QCL-Culpeper Regional)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Old Rag Mountain Retreat is located one mile from the White Oak Canyon parking area and two miles from the lesser known parking area for the Old Rag circuit hike. This is a comfortable 3 Br/2ba house sitting on the foot of Old Rag at 1100 feet elevation.

Rest on one of the porches overlooking the mountains, spacious yard, and plentiful wildlife.

Property manager

Gary & Donna Beidler

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Contact me if you have horses to bring.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Syria

Located in Syria, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jordan Hollow Stables and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.

Syria, VA

What's nearby

Old Rag Mountain - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Skyland - 64 min drive - 52.3 km
Stony Man - 72 min drive - 57.8 km
Rose River Falls - 78 min drive - 68.8 km
Dark Hollow Falls - 91 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬88 min drive
‪Pollock Dining Room at Skyland - ‬71 min drive
‪Big Meadows Lodge - ‬91 min drive
‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬21 min drive
‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Old Rag Mountain and within 9 miles (15 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Sharp Rock Vineyards and Rapidan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and secluded

We had a lovely stay and explored the area! Gary’s place was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Fall Stay

The property was beautiful and the house was well equipped. The host was very communicative and we felt very welcome. This is an ideal location for hiking and activities!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House in a Beautiful Area

The house was comfortable and felt remote and private yet close to many options to eat and activities. We loved it and our dog loved the yard. Would totally stay again if visiting Shenandoah again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a lovely cabin

We attended the Apple festival at Graves mountain lodge

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay in the Shenandoah!

This was our second stay at Gary's house. Everything was perfect and this trip was even better than last year's. Great house, fire pit and grill - and easy proximity to White Oak Canyon and Old Rag. We'll be back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden W.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet mountain retreat

Nice size home tucked away in a great location close to some of the best trails SNP offers.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time staying in the cabin, It is well off the road and private with lots of nice outside space. Just a three minute drive from the White Oak Canyon trailhead. The kitchen is well-stocked with all you could need to cook your means and the living room well-furnished for comfy evenings around the fire.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Long Weekend

My wife and I were in need of some time away from our work. This property was perfect. A quiet retreat in the woods away from the Shenandoah National Park crowds. The house was cozy and warm. The wildlife was plentiful and active. We enjoyed walks around the property, hikes up the hill, and drives around the local area. We made it over to DuCard Vineyard for some music and wine which was great. We did head up to Skyland and Big Meadows, but the crowds at all the sights were too much. We did enjoy a nice drive through the park. We hope to make it back soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., TAKOMA PARK, MD

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, great location

We loved our stay! Clean, comfortable, spacious, well-equipped, and close to great hiking. Upstairs owner's suite is fabulous. Comfy beds, nice porch. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Travel to Syria

The property was tucked into the Shenandoah mountains, quiet, and beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplugged Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is great proximity to Old Rag trail. Beautiful views off the balconies. Cute general store on the way there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We stayed here while visiting wineries and Shenandoah National Park with some friends. It was a great place to relax at the end of the day. Nice and remote.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson P.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend away

Had a wonderful stay. Spent loads of time around the fireplace, played loads of games and hiked Shenandoah. Loved the configuration of the house, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cookware, spices and aluminum foil which is rare for a rare but greatly appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hiking House

The house was nice and quiet, perfect for our "old guys" get-away hiking trip to Old Rag and White Oak Canyon trails. The owner was super-helpful with recommendations and met all of our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Truly enjoyed being out in nature. House is close to my favorite hikes and nice wineries! Beautiful views. Host offered nice supply of paper goods, linens and firewood. Host was also easy to contact with any questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bluegrass at Graves

Loved the home. Beautiful setting. Convenient and easy access to activities. Loved the store at Syria(Welcome to the farm). Best milk shakes. Great sandwiches and biscuits! Friendly and welcoming!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh K.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More private than I thought it was going to be

I couldn't tell from the photos how close the house is to the road, and I was concerned that cars might make noise or runover the dog. The house is tucked back from the road on a rise over a small field, surrounded by trees on three sides. The road was not problem at all. You couldn't see it or hear it. The fire pit has nice Adirondack chairs around it.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna N.

7 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Guests

This home was the perfect distance from our friends' wedding venue. Although we initially had a minor issue getting into the home, once inside we were pleased to find it very clean and ready for our weekend stay. The driveway getting there is a bit narrow with branches (and as promised, narrow turn around space at the top of the hill), but the yard is open and inviting.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Daniel Rogers

Please more floor lamps, not just overheads. Also, couldn’t find a bottle opener. Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful location!!! Found charger.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

14 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year's Eve in the Shenandoah

Our family of four had a lovely 5-night stay at the Old Rag Retreat. The house was comfortable, clean, and cozy. We found the kitchen well-stocked with essentials and more; the beds and furniture were new and well made. The fireplace worked well and was a nice supplement to the electric heat along the floorboards. The under floor heating in the principal bath was especially nice as the weather was cold while we were there. We had days of long hikes in the national park followed by cozy nights near the warm fire. It was a very nice holiday. Planning ahead for food and supplies is a good idea as the nearest large grocery store is not nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful beauty

what a beautiful location and home. 5 of us and the pup stayed for a long weekend celebrating my oldest's 50th. the house is bright and open with amazing views from lots of big windows. very peaceful mountain side. the daffodils everywhere!!! house was clean, well stocked kitchen and baths. comfy beds. the rockers on the porch in three afternoon sun and the views from the dining room table at breakfast are breathtaking. deer in the yard. far enough out but close enough to great food and winery's. you can't get much closer to the park without staying in the park. Gary was easy to coordinate with and very responsive to questions. already planning our next visit because a long just wasn't enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

2 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but not clean

We were so excited to finally get to this remote home for a weekend getaway our family needed! Unfortunately when we walked in all we smelled was mothballs. The upstairs master suite was adorable with great views and lots of open space. The living room was even so classic and quaint. But the downstairs area overall really needs some work. A lengthy email was sent to the owner with lots of feedback and ideas. Being in the woods there is a bug problem, as one would expect. But more importantly, the dirt and gunk built up in the pipes comes out of every water faucet in the home. BRING LOTS OF WATER because there isn’t a water purifier. And don’t expect to use the bathtub until the water problem is fixed…I would confirm this prior to check in. Gary was responsive but a lot of what we experienced falls on whoever cleans the home to turn it over between guests. This home needs a DEEEEEEP cleaning: baseboards, cobwebs, under/behind furniture, windows, all fabric on couches/chairs, and vents. This little property has so much potential!!! Great yard, wonderful proximity to great hiking, and a nice floorplan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tansri W., USA

30 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway, easy access to trails

Location is perfect for a peaceful getaway. The house is spacious enough for the four of us and our dog. It is very well supplied, from utensils, bakeware, cookware and even basic ingredients. The internet is a bit weak, due to its location, which is a bummer during the World Cup season, however there are plenty of puzzles, and DVD to entertain us.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isolated but convenient

All comforts, attractive cabin near White Oak Canyon and Old Rag Mountain. Excellent experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

19 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy house. Great location for hiking Old Rag.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy house near Old Rag. Gary was great to work with and very responsive and accommodating. This is a new rental and one that should certainly get a lot of bookings due to its proximity to Old Rag and the White Oak Canyon trails. The drive to the primary Old Rag trailhead is 20 minutes away or just 5 minutes to the Berry Hollow parking lot access. And the lot for the beautiful White Oak Canyon trail is even closer! The kitchen (especially the fridge) could have used a bit of cleaning, but the rest of the house was very clean. The kitchen had lots of amenities for easy cooking. The beds were super comfy and we loved the wood burning fireplace and the outdoor fire pit on chilly evenings. The house is very private with a lovely open backyard. There's virtually no cell service in the area, but the wifi at the house was pretty good and met all our standard needs. You can't stream movies, but there's a BluRay player and some DVDs available. We will definitely return for our next Old Rag hiking adventure.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary & Donna Beidler

We live full time in Florida, but we have been visiting Virginia at least yearly for over 45 years. So when this property became available 16 years ago, we fell in love with it and bought it. Since I retired in 2022, we have been to Virginia 6-7 times a year.

Why they chose this property

Because ORMR is so close to Shenandoah National Park, we see a lot of wildlife. Deer sightings are a daily things. We haven't seen bears since one destroyed our bird feeder. Turkey and foxes are pretty common sightings. Because of the elevation, it is usually five degrees cooler than in Madison, or even the bottom land of Syria.

What makes this property unique

I think we are most different from the rentals around us is the house size. Not counting the basement or porches, the house is about 2300 sq ft. The most positive comments we get are about the upstairs master bedroom and bath. My favorite room is the screen porch. Many comment on how quiet it is. Just resting on the porch with ice tea in hand is what I enjoy most.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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