8-Person House with Private Hot Tub on Spectacular Rural Estate

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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10409.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Mountain view

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Castleton, VA

Little Washington Winery
‪21 min drive‬
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
‪29 min drive‬
Luray Caverns
‪45 min drive‬
Culpeper, VA (QCL-Culpeper Regional)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom Near Front Door

Toilet

Bathroom Near Kichen

Toilet

Bedroom 1 Ensuite Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bedroom 2 Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom 3 Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedroom 4 Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

The Pricing Quote given through our website or through VRBO does not included our cleaning fees CLEANING FEES: Twin Ponds $200 + $10.60 tax = $210.60

Castleton Farms is a sprawling, 500-acre compound at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park with a working animal farm, fishing ponds, and gorgeous views. A five-mile paved footpath spans the property and is perfect for walking, jogging, or biking. Visit the friendly menagerie with emus, goats, chickens, pig, donkeys, a zebra, and a zonkey. The magnificent Pool House complex boasts a custom, geothermally-heated indoor pool, and hot tub, (Additional fee — paid at check-in).

Castleton Farms is a one-of-a-kind estate with luxury amenities and rustic Virginia charm. In addition to the original 1850s Manor House, the property comprises thirteen beautiful guest houses, intimate cottages and large family homes, all discreetly nestled across 500 acres of rolling farmland. Escape from the everyday bustle to a serene haven of unspoiled, breathtaking mountain views. And with three tennis courts, and world-class performances at the 120-person theater.

Property manager

Connie Payne

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

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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

Yes prior authorization and event fee required

Pets

Pets allowed

Yes with prior authorization and pet fee required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Children under the age of 1 year old are not counted in guest count/occupancy numbers. Any child over the age of 1 is counted.

Must have prior approval to bring a pet and there is an additional fee ($75.00) per pet.

You must be at least 25 years old to rent property

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Yes prior authorization and event fee required

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castleton

Located in Castleton, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah, while R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery and Little Washington Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Castleton, VA

What's nearby

Little Washington Winery - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 29 min drive - 28.1 km
Luray Caverns - 45 min drive - 47.1 km
Skyland - 45 min drive - 42.6 km
Old Rag Mountain - 58 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

Culpeper Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Magnolia Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
‪Gadino Cellars - ‬23 min drive
‪Viewtown Saturday Sandwich - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8-Person House with Private Hot Tub on Spectacular Rural Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8-Person House with Private Hot Tub on Spectacular Rural Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8-Person House with Private Hot Tub on Spectacular Rural Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8-Person House with Private Hot Tub on Spectacular Rural Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Little Washington Winery, Gadino Cellars and Narmada Winery. The First Washington of All Monument and R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

sheryl g.

25 Oct 2024

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

Shenandoah Hiking Trip

Stayed at the house with three friends for a hiking trip to Shenandoah National Park. The house was really nice with four spacious bedrooms on the main floor - all with ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen was large and it was easy to cook dinner. Very pretty grounds and a relatively short drive to the park. We planned ahead and stocked up using both of the refrigerators in the kitchen. Would definitely stay there again if in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod H.

23 Sept 2024

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

Wine weekend getaway

The location of this property was perfect for our visit. Could travel in any direction and visit very nice wineries within minutes. The home was very clean, secluded, and had all of the necessary ammedeties. The walking trail was a great way to start each day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

18 Sept 2024

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect for a larger family group. House was clean and well equipped. Host was great and easy to work with

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

22 Aug 2024

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

Girls Weekend

Great space for a girls weekend. Everyone had enough space to spread out and the hot tub and porch were used quite a bit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

24 June 2024

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

Hidden Gem near Shenandoah

We loved our stay at Twin Ponds. Our young children spent hours fishing and running around outside. We didn't have to argue with them about screentime because they were too busy to think about tablets. Everything was clean and maintained from the home, the estate, and the trails. We particularly enjoyed the menagerie as well. Great getaway for a family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

22 Apr 2024

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

Loved the place hate Vrbo

The property and home were wonderful. Big house with a well stocked kitchen. We loved hanging outside in the grass backyard. We will definitely come again. VRBO is deceptive and I will not rent through them again. They didn’t include the cleaning fee in their listing and confirmation so it seemed like it was cheaper on their site. But surprise, the rental adds it on and sends a second higher invoice. Bad business.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

25 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful house and property

We will be back! I've gone two years for a girls weekend but plan to come with my family next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Noa M.

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good home away from home

Everything was beautiful. We did not have WiFi or network service the first day which was a bit scary. But eventually Saturday late afternoon the property managers installed the service so we finally were able to contact our love ones back home

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

charla c.

22 Aug 2023

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

70th birthday celebration

Beautiful setting in the countryside. Rooms were spacious and we loved early mornings in the hot tub. Everyone had a go at ping pong and there was plenty of room for playing games. Two fridges in the kitchen were a plus!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

1 Apr 2023

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

The property is beautiful!

We would come again! Very beautiful and we didn't want to leave

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick E.

21 Feb 2023

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

Twin Ponds

Property is really great if you're looking for something a bit out of the way. Culpepper is still only around 30 minutes away, and has several great options for food or entertainment. We preferred to walk the trail on the property and simply enjoy each others company, and the property was excellent for that. Would certainly reccomend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary W.

30 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful amenities in a quiet setting!

Twin Ponds is even better than listed. Very spacious with everything you need in the kitchen. Private tennis courts and walking path are super fun. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

12 Oct 2022

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

Great view of fall colors!

We had a wonderful time at the Twin Ponds House. We spent the day in Shenandoah and then the evenings in the hot tub and around the fire. The kitchen was wonderfully large for our big group, just wish it had a few more basic kitchen items like foil/plastic wrap etc. The living and dining areas were also great though we spent most time outside. Beds were comfortable, but it does get chilly at night!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman Z., St Petersburg, Florida

30 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful quiet location

I loved my stay at Twin Ponds. The location was extremely private and Serene. Castleton is about 15 minutes from the nearest town, so the area is a bit isolated. For me that is a good thing. I wanted some privacy and quiet, and the area is beautiful rolling hills, mostly unpopulated. But with that said, you can drive 5 minutes up the road to the Laurel Mills General Store, and they have most basics available to you in terms of food and other supplies. If you want a restaurant or a bigger store, it's about a 15 minute drive to one of the nearby towns. The house itself is spacious and comfortable. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms where occupants can sleep comfortably and privately. Very large kitchen which is well appointed. I did not do any cooking, but everything you need for meal preparation is there. Some people have commented that the internet and TV service can be a little spotty in bad weather. The weather was good when I was there, so I did not experience that. The internet and television were fine. The living room / TV area has a excellent big screen TV for those who want to relax and watch some TV programming or stream netflix, Etc. The check in and check out were very easy. On the way in you have to stop by the main office and pick up the key. But that only took a minute, and the office is only about half a mile from the house. All in all, I enjoyed my stay and I would not hesitate to stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

16 July 2022

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

Nice property

This is a very nice property. We would definitely go there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

27 June 2022

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

Perfect vacation place!

There were 6 of us ranging in ages 3 to 70 and 2 pups. Everyone had their own bedroom and bath. Plenty of space! The home was perfect. It was clean, neat and everything you could think of was there. We just had to bring our own food and seasonings which I prefer. We made day trips to Luray caverns, Va Safari park and historicial Winchester for the Civil War Museum, Stonewall Jackson and George Washington's headquarters and Patsy Cline's house. The corner grocery store was amazing along with the farm animals on the property. Restaurants were very good, but a little drive to get to them. We made it special every night going someplace different. We had a few questions and Connie Payne answered each one quickly. Everyone there was friendly and helpful. We didn't turn on tv once while we were there as we spent them time talking about what to do and what we did. Our family will rent this place again. Many thanks to Connie and her husband for being so wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

22 June 2022

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

Great property and location to hikes

This was a bachelor party hike of old Rag, great house to stay in for that

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shobita S.

27 Mar 2022

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

Perfect home, perfect location

Incredibly beautiful property. Very peaceful and comfortable stay. Highly recommend. If you plan to cook, plan to pack seasonings like salt and pepper.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

26 Mar 2022

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

Great, quiet getaway

We were amazed at the amount of space around the properties and enjoyed the laid back, quiet and hassle free nature of our stay. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

2 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful!

We had a group of 4 couples, 3 kids and 2 toddlers over NYE and it was fabulous. The home was clean, well kept, neat and well stocked with home essentials. The property was very kid friendly with games in the garage for kids and high chair for infants. Connie was really accommodating to work with. The indoor pool is a must!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

26 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful

Beautiful home and views. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug R., Valhalla, NY

26 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful escape

My wife and I were looking for a change of pace and scenery from our area in NY, and dragged some friends along for the trip. Castleton Meadows is a beautiful property, and we took full advantage of what it had to offer. Connie was lovely, as was Paige, Tommy, and the rest of the team. We hope to come back sometime. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

21 Aug 2021

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

Amazing staff in rural VA

The farm was absolutely beautiful, staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The house was even nicer in person! The tennis courts were great, goats, zebra, animals were cool ! Very relaxing and inspiring space. Rooms were immaculate, kitchen was spacious and nice. We would definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

8 July 2021

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

Perfect for a family getaway.

Our family had a great time celebrating our parents. Plenty of room for everyone, great views and location in VA wine country. The house is mostly on one level with some steps to the living room and outdoor areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

23 May 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

great house and beautiful property, but beware there is NO cell service on the ground or within 10 miles. We loved hiking the grounds and seeing all of the animals. Looking forward to coming back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Connie Payne

The Pricing Quote given through our website or through VRBO does not included our cleaning fees CLEANING FEES: Blue Ridge Cottage and Rock Cottage $75 + $3.98 tax = $78.98; Carriage House $150 + $7.95 tax = $157.95; Mountain View Guest House $175 + $9.28 tax = $184.28; Magnolia & Twin Ponds $200 + $10.60 tax = $210.60; Crest Hill, Fair Haven & Meadows $225 + $11.93 tax = $236.93
The Pricing Quote given through our website or through VRBO does not included our cleaning fees

Castleton Farms is a sprawling, 500-acre compound at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park with a working animal farm, fishing ponds, and gorgeous views. A five-mile paved footpath spans the property and is perfect for walking, jogging, or biking. Visit the friendly menagerie with emus, goats, chickens, pig, donkeys, a zebra, and a zonkey. The magnificent Pool House complex boasts a custom, geothermally-heated indoor pool, and hot tub (Additional fee — paid at check-in).

Castleton Farms is a one-of-a-kind estate with luxury amenities and rustic Virginia charm. In addition to the original 1850s Manor House, the property comprises thirteen beautiful guest houses, intimate cottages and large family homes, all discreetly nestled across 500 acres of rolling farmland. Escape from the everyday bustle to a serene haven of unspoiled, breathtaking mountain views. And with three tennis courts, and world-class performances at the 120-person theater, no luxury need be spared. Castleton Farms is the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend, romantic escape, family reunion, or corporate retreat.

Why they chose this property

NEARBY: Rappahannock County (and the neighboring Fauquier and Culpeper Counties) offer scenic outdoor adventures and unique shopping experiences, as well excellent cuisine and wine tasting at some of Virginia’s best artisanal wineries. Here’s just a taste of what you can do: - Shenandoah National Park: hike, camp, or bike through this famous natural beauty, or take a car anywhere along Skyline Drive, the 105-mile scenic byway — 18 miles, 30-minute drive - Copper Fox Distillery: tour and sample this local American whiskey— 11 miles, 20-minute drive - The towns of Little Washington and Culpeper: visit these charming villages and historic landmarks — 20-30 minute drives - Multiple vineyards and wineries with tours and tastings — ask for recommendations! - Civil War Trail: the Shenandoah Valley is home to more than 100 historic Civil War sites with colorful interpretive markers and historical information.

What makes this property unique

Guests have access to the following amenities:

- 5 miles of private paved trails

- 3 outdoor tennis courts

- Exotic animal menagerie

- Outdoor pools (Seasonal; not heated; open Memorial Day through Labor Day) Meadows and Crest Hill Houses Only

- Private hot tubs at all properties

- Ponds for paddle boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing (Fishing gear not provided)

- Luxurious indoor pool, and hot tub, (Additional fee — paid at check-in)

- Fitness center

- Complimentary Wi-Fi in all accommodations

- Basketball, volleyball, billiards, foosball, ping-pong, croquet, and bocce ball (access to this list varies by house or cottage).

- Meeting room equipped with state-of-the-art HD video conferencing; seats 50

- World-class performing arts events in 120-person Theater House (Fall and Spring season)

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom Near Front Door

Bathroom Near Kichen

Bedroom 1 Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 2 Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 3 Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 4 Ensuite Bathroom

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