Cabin

Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi

Photo gallery for Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi

Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
One of many deer and other wildlife that visit the cabin regularly.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Verona, VA
  • Factory Antique Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mary Baldwin College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • American Shakespeare Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Futon

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi

Enjoy your getaway in a peaceful setting in this unique cabin built in 1840 with built addition, walk-around porch and deck. WiFi!! 3 streams surround the property with multiple walkway bridges to access the ample yard. Natural fire-pit with everything you need to enjoy a cozy fire (firewood provided). 4 bedrooms with sleeping space for at least 8 people (Queen bed, bunk beds, 3 futons, full cot). 2 full bathrooms, plus an exercise/yoga/meditation room stocked with free-weights, fitness dvds, mini fridge, and essential oils.

Only a 5 mile drive off the interstate, and nestled between Staunton and Harrisonburg: only 7 miles to Historic Downtown Staunton or about 15 miles to Harrisonburg (home of JMU). Massanutten Resort is only another 10 miles further from Harrisonburg (25 min drive).

Only 500 yards/0.3 mile walk to the access point for the Middle River for fishing, swimming, canoeing, tubing. A few houses are around but you still have privacy due to a big yard and trees surrounding the cabin. The small country road is in front of the cabin, but it is not very busy at all and there is a line of small trees to give shade and privacy to sit on the front porch and enjoy the sounds of nature, birds singing and the bubbling brooks in the back yard.

The space: Enjoy your stay in this peaceful setting. Sit on the front covered porch and listen to the symphony of nature, birds singing and the rain falling on the metal roof. Relax on the back deck overlooking the yard. The sounds of three bubbling brooks flowing from natural springs flow through various parts of the ample yard into the main stream at the back of the property. If you like, you can walk down to the stream and put your feet in, but it can be very chilly certain times of the year! Keep an eye out for the resident Bald Eagle that lives around the area. And in the early hours of dawn and late sunset you may see the friendly visiting deer in the back yard (or sometimes the front!). This cabin is my favorite place to be, whenever I am there I just feel calm and happy. It has all the charm of a rustic cabin in the country but also combined with all the necessities and not too far away from town (4 miles). Unplug your phone and enjoy the peace and comfort of nature surrounding you.

Other things to note: 3 level cabin: Main Level (Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area): Fully stocked kitchen featuring a big island with 4 stools surrounding, plus a small table in the corner with 2 chairs for another eating area. >Kitchen has a Fridge/freezer, microwave, full stove/oven, toaster, and a Keurig coffee machine fully stocked with k-pods, sugar, sugar substitute, creamer. Propane BBQ grill on the deck (all cooking utensils to for the grills are hanging on the propane bbq grill side panel).

Living room has a small couch, two other cushy seating spots, plus two comfy fold out butterfly chairs perfect for TV watching, TV with a Blu-ray player (large array of DVDs and Blu-ray’s on the shelves), Atari Gold with 120 built in games, 50 in 1 game console with 50 built in games, PAC-Man joystick game, Nintendo DS with a variety of 64 game cartridges, TV with antenna broadcast channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, ION, CW, TrueCrime, Grit, Circle, and a local 24 hour Weather Channel).

Huge selection of board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, children books and toys. A retro vinyl record player with variety of vinyl records. This stereo unit also has a radio, cd player, and blutooth capability.

A propane fireplace with remote control and a full dining table with 6 chairs plus a long bench for seating surrounding. Back door to the upper deck and wraparound porch.

Upper Level (2 "mini" bedrooms, nook area with Serta-Sleeper twin bed/couch, Full Bathroom, Main Bedroom with Queen & a Serta-Sleeper twin bed/couch): The upstairs 2 "mini" bedrooms are unique polygon shaped rooms, one with twin sized bunk beds and the other with a cot (smaller than a twin bed but big enough for a 5.5 person, I have slept on this cot and it is quite comfy, but if you are very tall, this may not be the best room choice for you). These rooms are small but there is still plenty of room for your bags and provided are luggage racks. Upstairs nook area has a Serta Sleeper Pull-down couch. This is the perfect spot to read a book with ample lighting overhead, or use as a sleeping area: laying down the back cushion it becomes a twin size bed. Upstairs Full Bathroom has a sink, shower/bathtub, toilet, and has a hair dryer in the cabinet below. Heated overhead fan if it gets cold. Upstairs Main Bedroom has Queen Size Bed and another Serta Sleeper Pull-down couch. With this sleeper couch pulled down, the bedroom door will still shut (I made sure!) But you may have to pull the couch out from the wall slightly in order for it to lay down fully. Its very light and placed on furniture movers so its very easy to move.

Walkout Basement (Full Bathroom, Laundry Room, Combo Workout/Yoga/Meditation/Bedroom): Basement Full Bathroom has a sink, toilet and shower. Hair dryer in the wall cabinet. Basement Laundry area has a Washer & Dryer, plus a door to go outside into the yard. 11 lawn chairs and a beach cart if you need to cart things outside for the fire-pit or taking a walk down Bald Rock Road to The Middle River for swimming, tubing, kayaking, fishing...its only a 0.3 mile walk. Basement Combo Workout/Yoga/Mediation/Bedroom has another Serta Sleeper Couch that pulls down to a twin bed. This room also has a full length mirror and workout gear: portable DVD player with a variety of workout videos, Yoga Block, Weighted Bar, hand weights ranging from 1 - 20 lbs. There is a mini-fridge in this room, along with an ionic salt lamp and an essential oil diffuser with an array of essential oils to enjoy.

Pet friendly: ceramic dog/cat bowls provided, small dog/cat bed, doggie treats, rubber Kong toys, and a cat litter box can be provided on request.

***keep in mind, this cabin is not handicapped accessible. It has three levels and no bathrooms or bedrooms are on the main level.

***In summer months there will be window air conditioning units installed in each of the 3 upstairs bedrooms and one in the kitchen on the main level.

Property manager

rebecca parisien
Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No high chairs or cribs provided.
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Driveway will fit about 4 or 5 cars.
default

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
No additional pet fee
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside Don't flush anything except toilet paper (septic system) Turn off all lights and heat or ac units before leaving
Please don’t cook bacon inside. Because of the wood construction inside the smell permeates. Thank you for being considerate of others!

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Driveway will fit about 4 or 5 cars.
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 first aid kit

About the area

Mount Sidney

Mount Sidney is home to this cabin. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Port Republic Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at All's Well Massage Studio and Ox-Eye Vineyards. Consider Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables for a night out or Beverley Cigar Store if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Verona, VA

What's nearby

  • Augusta Military Academy Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Factory Antique Mall - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 15 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 20 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valley Pike Farm Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical Log Cabin, streams in private yard, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly, WiFi located?

Located in Mount Sidney, this family-friendly cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Augusta Military Academy Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gypsy Hill Park and Wilson Park. R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and The Camera Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke w.

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

Amazing cabin

The cabin was incredibly cozy and a complete joy to stay in. What an incredibly historical place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer L.

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

It was great!

Very easy, clean and thorough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Awesome Cabin!

This was our second stay at this cabin and we love it! The cabin and grounds are beautiful. Well stocked and lots of extra touches made our stay so enjoyable! We loved having a fire out back, which is so secluded. Thanks Rebecca!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nizama D.

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

An amazing property!

Such a great cabin and beautiful property. Check-in/out was super simple and the host was great. Instructions were very nicely laid out and we definitely want to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

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

Birthday Getaway

Had an amazing time. Appreciated the detailed notes and labels found across the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEAN O.

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

Worth Every Penny

I wanted to get away from the business of Northern Virginia for a few days to clear my mind and simply relax. The cabin stay was exactly what I needed. Not only was Rebecca communicative, the cabin was spacious, rustic, and luxurious. I cannot be more enthusiastic in recommending this property to anyone who wants some time away but doesn’t want to have to “rough it.” I plan on returning this fall with my parents for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

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

nice ‘lil gem!

property as advertised…quiet cabin in a quiet neighborhood. great communication. abundance of snacks (and linens) provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

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

Great place to stay

The house was lovely with everything you could possibly need provided. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodger V.

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

Quiet cabin

We had an amazing stay. Was looking for peace and quiet getaway from a crazy lifestyle and this cabin definitely accomplished that!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

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

Family adventures

This property was super clean, cozy and perfect for a family! Everything was labeled with instructions which was also extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

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

Very cozy adorable cabin!

We loved the house. Very rustic and cozy. Well equipped home and hostess is very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole W.

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

Great cozy stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at this unique property! The cabin was so clean and inviting! We enjoyed the vinyl records, the DVD collection, the fire pit, and the coffee and hot cocoa station! It was perfect for our family of 5 and our dog. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Cozy cabin

The cabin was family friendly and had lots of extra comfort items. The stove was perfect for a winter evening! The children loved the streams and foot bridges. Beds were comfy. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Great Getaway

The rustic cabin was absolutely gorgeous with well thought out amenities and activities. The setting is serene and peaceful. The owner was incredibly thoughtful in creating our perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae A.

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

Fantastic rustic historical cabin

I can’t say enough good things about this property. I wish I had had more than one night to stay! I’m from Va but now live in the Pac NW and this was a great coming home to my roots feel. I loved the plethora of wild birds I woke up to, and the giant (cherry?) tree out back. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Cozy cabin!

Super easy communication, clean and well stocked with games, coffee, and other necessities. Location was perfect for our visit to area attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great Little Cabin

The cabin was very clean and well setup for our family with kids. Feel was very cozy and a rustic vibe. Kids liked exploring the creeks in the backyard and playing the video games.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DrSusan P.

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

Charming Log Cabin

Unplug and recharge at this quiet log cabin. Enjoy the feel of the private "tree house" rear deck. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Top notch adorable authentic cabin

This unique extended log cabin is cozy, comfortable, clean, & friendly. With all needed amenities. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Going to stay again!

This was our second time staying at this neat cabin in the woods. It's going to be our regular overnight stay on our way to the beach. It has all the comforts of home and for a family of our size, cheaper than a hotel - and infinatly more relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D G.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin in a quiet area. Clean, stocked and everything was labeled. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Comfy cabin!

We needed a place to lay are head after attending a wedding and this place was perfect! Just like coming home! Beautiful, serene setting tucked away in the countryside. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great experience

Very comfortable and all the amenities you could ask for. Host had excellent communication. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely cabin in a private setting.

We loved our stay as a family of 5. Thoughtful touches, lovely decor and plenty of privacy in a serene rural setting. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATY C.

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

Lovely Cabin

We booked this cabin as a stop on our relation to Maine. The cabin was a perfect stop. The property was gorgeous. It housed four adults and three cats nicely. The water pressure was great. The driveway was big enough to park a 26' and a 16 foot moving truck plus a pickup truck with trailer and a car. The host was great about responding to questions and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by rebecca parisien

Host profile image
I loved this property so much I decided to open it up to the world. I manage it and take care of it myself. In my part time, I help my mother clean other people’s homes. We have been cleaning for over 20 years and I am the only one I trust to clean my cabin and ensure a sanitized and super clean environment for you.

Why they chose this property

Pet friendly, family friendly, short 5 mile drive to the interstate, yet in a peaceful rural setting. A very short walk to the Middle River for swimming, canoeing, fishing. Close to nature while also convenient enough to shopping and tourist attractions in Staunton, Harrisonburg, and beyond!

What makes this property unique

Multiple streams and peaceful brooks flowing in a private backyard. A spring house, plus a very short walk to Middle River. Very unique architecture inside: part historic, part renovated to keep the look & feel of the old log cabin.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests