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Log Home Retreat On Picturesque Private Farm

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Exterior
Side View
View from Porch
Living Room
Living Room - Dining Area - Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Augusta, VA
  • George Washington National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mary Baldwin College
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • American Shakespeare Center
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Log Home Retreat On Picturesque Private Farm

Get away from it all at this log cabin home in beautiful West Augusta. Enjoy the private setting surrounded by a 900+ acre farm that backs up to the George Washington National Forest. Plenty of walking/hiking trails, multiple ponds for catch and release fishing, and various wildlife viewing opportunities.

Located a short drive from Historic Staunton or beautiful Highland County.

The custom built home features an open living room with large stone fireplace, kitchen, and dining area on the main floor as well as the master bedroom and bath. Upstairs is the second bedroom, bathroom and loft area overlooking the living room. The finished, walk-out basement features a bar, game table, foosball table, and sitting area with a sleeper sofa as well as a bathroom with washer and dryer. The loft area and finished basement provide areas for optional sleeping arrangements , i.e. air mattresses.

The house has a full wrap around deck including a screened porch with large picnic table. Relax and enjoy the beautiful views from the rocking chairs on the porch.

Charcoal grill on site (bring charcoal and/or lighter fluid). Linens provided. Please bring paper products, soaps, detergents and trash bags.

This is truly an unplug and unwind getaway - there is no cell service, no internet, and no cable. There is a hotspot at Mountain View General Store 2 miles away where you can access Wifi and make cell phone calls. There is a TV with DVD player as well as a house phone for your use. The setting and surroundings more than make up for the lack of digital entertainment.

We do not allow hunting on the property or access to the National Forest for the purpose of hunting. There are many nearby areas off the property to legally access the National Forest designated for general public.

Need more space? Check out our listing 1546111 for the other log home here on the property, 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Book them both!

Property manager

Luke and Leslie Hewitt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
All water activities - canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing - are at your own risk.
Hunting is not allowed on the property. Accessing the National Forest through our property for the purpose of hunting is not allowed.
Hiking in the woods is not permitted during the times of hunting seasons - deer, bear, and turkey.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

West Augusta

Located in West Augusta, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. All's Well Massage Studio and Ox-Eye Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sugar Tree Country Store and Beverley Cigar Store.
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West Augusta, VA

What's nearby

  • George Washington National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 32 min drive - 33.9 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 32 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Natural Chimneys - 34 min drive - 32.2 km
  • James Madison University - 52 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 36 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White's Wayside - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dj's Whiteway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Home Retreat On Picturesque Private Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Home Retreat On Picturesque Private Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Home Retreat On Picturesque Private Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Home Retreat On Picturesque Private Farm located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 20 miles (32 km) of Sugar Tree Country Store and Montgomery Hall Park. Natural Chimneys and Gypsy Hill Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting on a working farm
This is a quiet retreat with lovely views and access to good hiking trails in George Washington National Forest. Stanton is a close drive for groceries and small shops for gifts and such
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mountain retreat
This has to be one of the best cabins to stay in in the mountains of Virginia. This is the second time my family and I have stayed here and we absolutely love it. The owners are wonderful people. You wil not be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5th year staying
Another great year .. my gift for my kids is time away at the cabin spending quality time. This was our 5th year .. same role of year every year. Love it !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break
Amazing family getaway. Peaceful weekend with so many great family activities. We loved feeding the pig some carrots and waking up to the beautiful sunrise over the mountains. Thank you. We hope to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual cabin trip
This was our 4th annual cabin trip to Charlie’s guest cabin. We enjoyed our stay just like every year. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family weekend!
Our family stayed at this cabin for the weekend. It’s nestled on a beautiful piece of property with views of the mountains, a small lake and animals- farm and wild! The cabin was spacious. Our kids loved the basement with games. The bedrooms fit us well. Only complaint in the bedrooms were squeaky beds; otherwise, very clean! We ventured to nearby hikes and towns. Thank you and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie and Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cabin
The cabin was clean and well maintained. The property was beautiful with plenty to do. We enjoyed family time around the little lake fishing and walking and using the little row boats available. The views were gorgeous! A peaceful and amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shamus S., lancaster pa

Everything was perfect and exactly as described!
Truly a magical place ran by quality people! We were pleased with every aspect of our experience and count ourselves immensely blessed and privileged to have spent time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tonya O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
This was the perfect out-of-town trip. The location is very serene and the property is beautiful. Our cabin was very clean and tastefully done. The owners, Luke and Leslie, were very personable and welcoming! We will definitely be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

walter p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We absolutely loved our stay at the cabin....our daughter loved the pigs and made a new friend with Ferdinand the pig.....Luke and Leslie were both beyond welcoming and the cabin is in perfect location . Perfect quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+++ Place to stay
We had an amazing time at the guest house. The property is amazing-very private, beautiful, and the owners provide plenty of activities to do. The kids enjoyed the fishing and the kayaks and the pigs that came by to say hello! We still definitely recommend to family and friends. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kurt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
No WiFi as Advertised !
Listing for property actually says under amenities: "Available in the house: WiFi" We contacted the owner while there and we were told there was no wifi at the property. We would not have stayed at this property had we known there was no wifi. As a matter of fact, we left a day early. FALSE ADVERTISEMENT!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Farm
Beautiful location and absolutely beautiful property! Quite with piggies to feed if wanted and 2 lambs walking around on the property. Stayed there for an event we signed up for but could of just stayed on the premises and never left!! Owners very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual visit
We love coming here. I rent the cabin for myself and my daughter and her family for a Christmas gift. Instead of gifts I do and experience. This is our 3rd year coming. The kids love the pigs!! Only thing missing at this cabin is a hot tub lol
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R., Georgetown

Peaceful
My husband and I had the most relaxing vacation. The scenery was so beautiful and our cabin was warm and inviting. We have already made vacation plans to come back. We did not miss the internet one bit. It's good to disconnect from this crazy world we live in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles C., Waldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall in West Augusta VA is AMAZING
My family and I are from the DC area and wanted to spend a couple of days enjoying the Fall colors and mountains. This booking didn’t disappoint. The owners are amazing and the 900+ acres to enjoy were wonderful. The owners even delivered more firewood when we ran out after having a nice big fire the first night. They even stopped by to share some great info about where we could go see some great local sites. We sat by the fire in the family room and watched a movie. We made a bonfire outside and played corn hole(which they provided). They even have folding chairs for guests. We canoed in their biggest lake and skipped rocks. We enjoyed their bison and pigs. We took pictures every where we turned. The cabin awesome! It is a little dated but very clean and everything you need is provided. We made breakfast both mornings and dinner once without any issues. The beds were comfortable but the box spring squeaked a lot. You can hear when people are moving on them. There is absolutely no cell phone service or WiFi which was scary at first but very enjoyable as me and my family unplugged for a couple days and actually enjoyed each other. We would go back to this wonderful place and I’m sure my three daughters ages 16,14 and 8 won’t forget this memorable trip. We are thinking of a spring time trip here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in the mountains
We had a great weekend at the cabin. Remote location, open floor plan and lots of ptroperty to wander about. The kids enjoyed canoeing on the pond and hitting golf balls on "the green."
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
Cabin was home base for our son's JMU graduation weekend. It was great for a casual family party after graduation. Screened porch and walk-out basement/recreation room were great for entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Nice cabin style home tucked away in a beautiful private area. Look forward to disconnecting and just relaxing. Easily handled my family of 7.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gateway to the mountains
Better than the pictures. Great property and location. Charcoal grill was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay!
WOW! What a great weekend! 65 or 70 on Friday made for a great hike & evening outdoor fire, then woke up to about 3" of snow on Sat. morning. Cabin is nicely appointed, beds comfy, great fireplace inside with wood stacked & waiting for you. We were greeted by "Ferdinand" the pot belly pig and were fortunate enough to meet Luke while walking around the property. What an inviting couple :-) Morning especially picturesque with sun rising over the mountain, steam coming off of the pond, and a Momma cow & her two babies running across the field. Truly a wonderful place and we will definitely be back. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
2nd year cabin stay
We love Charlie’s guest house. It’s our 2nd year coming. Love the pigs. Was sad to see there wasn’t the big Christmas tree in the loft like last year and couldn’t figure out how to get basement warm. But the stay was amazing. The property is picturesque. The cabin is just so cute and comfortable. No gas grill like last year but we managed with the charcoal grill provided. Loved how there were apples for the pigs each day. No cell service is actually a great thing. The family was able to be present and just enjoy each other’s company. The walking trails on the property were great too. Plan on going again next year!! Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Holiday Weekend!
We don’t have enough nice things to say about the property! Views are gorgeous, rental has everything you could ask for. We enjoyed truly getting away. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Luke and Leslie Hewitt

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We are Luke and Leslie Hewitt. Luke and I were married on this property in 2011 on Star Hill. My father bought the first piece of this property in 1993, and was able to add to it over the years. Luke and I started living out here in 2011, and became full owners in 2016. We have three children: Hunter, 17; Lauren, 14; and Charlotte, 8. We love this beautiful, peaceful spot in the Shenandoah Valley. Luke is an avid hunter and fisherman and has wonderful access to both right here. This is where we've chosen to build our life and raise our family.

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