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Cozy & Spacious Home in the Heart of Harrisonburg — The Valley Hearth

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Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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71 Broad St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • James Madison University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • A Dream Come True Playground
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy & Spacious Home in the Heart of Harrisonburg — The Valley Hearth

Come make yourself at home at the Valley Hearth in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg, VA! This newly renovated, historic home sits just four blocks from downtown Harrisonburg, the outdoor adventure capital of the Shenandoah Valley. Whether you’re traveling for our mountain scenery, downtown district, or local university events, this fully-equipped home is the perfect base.

Location Highlights
☼ 1 mile to JMU
☼ 3 blocks to coffee
☼ 5 blocks to restaurants
☼ 25 mins to Massanutten Resort
☼ 30 mins to Shenandoah

The space
Dated back to 1911, the Valley Hearth offers the perfect blend of vintage aesthetic and modern comfort. Furnished with brand new Serta mattresses, sparkling white linens, and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, we're confident you'll love it here.

☼ INDOORS ☼
You’ll enter the home into a large open-concept entryway / dining area / kitchen with hard wood floors and natural lighting. Around the corner you'll find a cozy, rounded living room with original 1900s Craftsman windows. Along with the perfect sunlit spot for a morning cup of coffee, the living room also offers comfortable seating, a smart TV with complimentary entertainment applications, an original fireplace and hearth, and several local books carefully scattered about.

☼ BEDROOMS & BATH ☼
The Valley Hearth comfortably sleeps up to four guests, making it ideal for couples, friends, and families. Both the king and queen bedrooms include brand new Serta mattresses with lush white linens. Both bedrooms are designed to feel spacious and inviting, each with a cozy reading corner and ample closet space.

The home also includes one bright and spacious bathroom, which features a tub-style shower and all the essentials, from toilet paper to shampoo, soaps, towels, makeup cloths, and more.

☼ KITCHEN & DINING ☼
The fully stocked kitchen features a gas stove, single oven, microwave, and dual refrigerator / freezer. The cabinets are stocked with cookware, dishes, glasses, cutlery, cooking utensils, bakeware, spices, coffee maker, and all the other appliances and essentials for a home-cooked meal or morning cup of valley coffee.

Just beside the kitchen, the dining table offers seating for four with morning-to-evening sunshine naturally softened by our outdoor wisteria, myrtle, and bamboo trees.

☼ OUTDOORS ☼
The Valley Hearth sits on a residential street just four blocks from downtown Harrisonburg. The property offers off-street driveway parking for a maximum of two average-sized vehicles. Additional vehicles are welcome to park in the public parking lot bordering our property. A sidewalk connects the parking lot and driveway to our wraparound porch, where guests have private access to the entire left side of the porch and everything inside the ground-level unit.

We highly encourage guests to explore the neighborhood, especially Ott Street and the Woodbine Cemetery. Although cemeteries get a bad rap for being spooky, the Woodbine Cemetery is one of our favorite spots in Harrisonburg and a beautiful place to watch the sun sink behind the Blue Ridge.

☼ MORE DETAILS ☼
Although the house was built in 1911, recent renovations have installed central heating and cooling in every room to keep our guests comfortable year-round. Guests will have independent access to the thermostat.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the home or the area in general. We look forward to welcoming you to the valley!

Guest access
The house has been converted into two units. Guests will have private access to the entire ground unit, including:
☼ Driveway
☼ Left side of the front porch
☼ Private door & entryway
☼ Private unit with two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom

We, the hosts, live in the upstairs unit with one housemate. The house has been thoroughly insulated and soundproofed, but you may hear footsteps from above. You may also see or hear us entering our unit from the right side of the front porch.

Property manager

Allison Kauffman
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house may contain hazards for infants / kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours from 10:00 - 07:00
No smoking allowed on the property.
No pets allowed due to host allergies.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock

About the area

Harrisonburg

Located in Harrisonburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Frank Kemper House and Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. Massanutten Water Park and Explore More Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harrisonburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Madison University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A Dream Come True Playground - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sentara RMH Medical Center - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Rockingham Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Billy Jack's Wing & Draft Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Capital Ale House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Grill Collective - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & Spacious Home in the Heart of Harrisonburg — The Valley Hearth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & Spacious Home in the Heart of Harrisonburg — The Valley Hearth?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & Spacious Home in the Heart of Harrisonburg — The Valley Hearth?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & Spacious Home in the Heart of Harrisonburg — The Valley Hearth located?

Located in the heart of Harrisonburg, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harrisonburg Fire Department Museum and James Madison University. Frank Kemper House and Larkin Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Great stay

Clean property, very cozy. It is downtown and near everything. Owners are very nice and close-bye if you need something.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe and Amy C.

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

Valley Hearth

Everything you need and really close to downtown. Quiet and safe location. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Beautiful, Clean, Functional

Really enjoyed staying here with my wife. We had friends over for dinner, and it went really well. The beds are great and the living room is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great time in the Blueridge

The property was exactly as advertised. It was quiet and comfortable. There were many restaurants in easy walking distance. We will definitely stay here again when we go back the the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly L.

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

Cute and comfortable

The property is well-appointed for any length of stay. Very clean and modern amenities. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Beautiful Accommodations

A very beautiful place to stay. We were most comfortable, and were able to serve lunch to some of our friends in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn D.

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

Wonderful and well-appointed! Very clean and comfortable.

My sister and I took both of our 16 yr olds sons on JMU tour. Great place to stay for the 4 of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice M.

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

Lovely Home, Lovely Hosts

My husband and I have stayed at home rentals within the U.S. and internationally. This ranked among the best! The home was very clean, comfortable and well appointed. The neighborhood was within short walks of restaurants and shops. Harrisonburg is a very walkable city. Our hosts were delightful!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fantastic home and location!

We loved our stay here ! Immaculate home , well equipped kitchen, all good size rooms , comfortable beds and walking distance to restaurants and stores. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara T.

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

Beautiful house. Great location!

This house has the perfect location. You can walk into town and many of the breweries. The house itself is gorgeous! Lots of room to sit and hang out. And the beds/pillows are very comfy. Hands down. This is out favor vrbo in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Beautiful property, welcoming hosts

We are a bit of a tough family to host since we have young children, and they were more than accommodating! The walkability of the space was lovely. They have a very well thought out property that is well-kept and nicely furnished. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fawn M.

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

Visit to JMU

Lovely and homey with super comfortable beds. Cozy living room. All around fantastic place to stay when visiting area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

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

Quick visit

Great stay… beautiful place, parking and location. Absolutely no complaints. Wish found sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara T.

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

Beautiful space with great location

This house is gorgeous! Older home features (windows, trim, former fire place and built in hutch) are on display. But, the rooms are spacious, cozy and well layed out. The location is within easy walking distance to downtown makes it a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W., Michigan

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

Perfect little place!

We stayed for the Thanksgiving holiday to see family, it worked out great! Walking distance to Main St - shopping/restaurants. Highly recommend vs staying at a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bartlett G.

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

Amazing couch! Great local and comfy!

Met all our needs as a family of 4 with room for friends to stop by. Great local to walk to dinner and shops. Exceeded our expectations! The full kitchen and openness gave us room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

Terrific Stay at Valley Hearth

Valley Hearth was the perfect spot for two couples spending a long weekend in Harrisonburg. Tom and Ali have created a warm, welcoming space with all the essentials. The apartment is spotless, with a full kitchen set up to easily manage cooking most meals. The two bedrooms are spacious, with comfortable mattresses and pillows, and the sunny, plant-filled living room is roomy and cozy at the same time. Ali was a wonderful host - she sent detailed emails about the property, check-in, and local businesses, and spaced the messages out over a few days so the information wasn't overwhelming. The neighborhood is residential and quiet, just a few minutes drive from campus. If you prefer to walk, it's a 20 minute stroll to the Forbes Center and 30 minutes to Bridgeforth Stadium. Coffee shops, gift shops, and restaurants are just a few short blocks away. We loved our stay, and look forward to coming back next fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

So very clean and quaint

This house is a perfect location to downtown Harrisburg, 3-4 blocks from several great restaurants. Allison was very helpful in every process and anything we needed she also has a wonderful friendly husband we met briefly. Thanks for the wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D., Connecticut

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

Beautiful home

This was a fabulous home. Great design, accommodated our family of four perfectly. Nice little details like toothpaste in the bathroom, notes to explain things in the home. Beautiful outdoor seating area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Night in Harrisonburg

We stayed at this property to kick off our vacation on the Shenandoah Valley. The house was very nicely decorated and had plenty of space for just the two of us. Everything was well laid out and explained by the host. Location was also a huge plus as the property was right in the middle of Harrisonburg. We used this to our advantage exploring a few of the local breweries within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Charming place, great location

The house was lovely and spacious, very comfortable to stay in. Loved being within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Allison Kauffman

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Hello! I'm Alli, a free spirit drawn to the Shenandoah Valley by the mountain views, slow pace of life, and adventurous opportunities. One of my favorite things to do in the valley is to go for slow walks around town, especially Ott Street and the Woodbine Cemetery.

My husband Tom and I live in the upstairs of our rental with a close friend. The house has been thoroughly insulated and soundproofed, but you may hear footsteps above or us entering our unit from the front porch. However, the guest space is completely private from our residential space.

We love sharing our little piece of downtown Harrisonburg with travelers from near and far. We hope you come and stay at our home in Harrisonburg, VA!

Why they chose this property

The Valley Hearth sits on a residential street only four blocks from downtown Harrisonburg. The neighborhood itself is quiet and safe, creating a peaceful environment for working, sleeping, and slowing down. But with award-winning coffee shops, restaurants, and markets less than a quarter-mile away, the home truly offers the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

Built in 1911, the Valley Hearth offers lovely insights back to the days of its design. The front of the house boasts an original wrap-around porch, the perfect semi-covered space to enjoy a home-cooked meal or favorite drink while watching the world go by. Inside the house, the living room takes center stage—boasting Craftsman-style weighted windows and an original brick fireplace, the historic gathering spot for family meals and quality time.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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