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Front of Rock Home in Spring. Offers west view of Allegheny Mountain Ranges
Location: Mount Jackson, Virginia, USA (Central Shenandoah County. 3 miles NW of I-81. 30 mi. I-66)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Enjoy a COUNTRY VACATION in complete peace and privacy. The natural stone home is situated on four acres, atop a gentle slope, well off an easy-access, charming country road. It is located in the Pleasant View area of Shenandoah County. Beauty surrounds you in the park-like setting of fields, yards and a white pine forest.
Bask in spectacular surround views of blue mountains and the lovely and historical Shenandoah Valley. Scenes from the numerous picture windows and open decks are uplifting and heart-warming, instilling peace and tranquility. "My people will live in peaceful country, in secure dwellings and quiet resting places." (Isaiah 32:18)
An open floor plan graces the home. A rock chimney and fireplace woodstove centers the Great Room where you may pursue indoor activities while having full views of yards, decks and mountains through floor to ceiling windows. Rocking recliners, comfy furniture and charming antiques grace the home. Beds are pillowtop and you can fall asleep watching the stars and mountains. Be charmed and pampered by hand crafted quilts and afghans and high quality linens.
For the adventurous, there are numerous walks, bike rides and country drives from the house. Discover historic Civil War battlefields and era homes from as early as the 1700's, iron furnaces, a covered and swinging bridges across creeks and the Shenandoah River. We have a basket of pamphlets detailing all the places within driving distance you may want to visit. Our guest book features many trip ideas and detailed route directions. SAVE GAS: The home is 1 1/2 hours from Dulles International Airport. Once you settle in and are ready to tour, all the local drives and attractions are just minutes away. Northern Virginia Daily newspaper delivered daily for weekly/monthly guests and lists all the local activities.
If you choose to stay home, there are lots of indoor and outdoor games and activities. Wonderful wildlife will visit you daily, showing off their unique personalities. Chipmunks race about for food, a fox squirrel checks here and there, hundreds of songbirds visit feeders and birdbath. Look for the beautiful indigo bunting. Wild rabbits frolic and deer can be seen along the fences -- and, what else can you spot? With so many outdoor and indoor activities, rocking chairs and hammocks you may just choose to stay close and enjoy!
We are thrilled to be sharing our vacation home with lovely people from around the world. It is such a wonderful experience meeting so many new friends. We keep our rates as low as possible so many can afford a wonderful vacation. Come for a visit and we promise that you will be as happy with your vacation home as our guests have been (see below). Judy and Doug Cooley
2008: "We loved your home and it was wonderful to have a place so lovely to return to after a long day of sightseeing. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future. (R & D Clark, Ontario, Canada)
2007: "We had a wonderful time! It was great to tour the Valley and meet some of the neighbors. The house is perfect, lots of room and beautiful views." (The Tormoen's & Evy's, Florida)
2006: "We really enjoyed our stay in the Shenandoah Valley -- a lovely area. Loved your house and greatly enjoyed watching all the wildlife!" (The Rolling's, Middlesborough, England)
2005: "Thanks for all your information before we left Sweden. We used all your excursion tips and have taken hundreds of pictures, so you won't be forgotten." (Wastlund's, Sweden)
2004: "We had a wonderful time! The house is beautiful. We liked the yard and made good use of all the toys. The views are spectacular!" (The Schulte's, California)
2003: "We had such an amazing time. The house is fantastic, so cozy. Everything is thought of just perfectly." (E. Krivonos, Russia)
And, from our MOST enthusiastic guest: "We LOVE your house! We want to stay here forever!" (Roy and Dee, Ohio)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Heat Pump provides air conditioning and heat
- Washer: Tide detergent, fabric softener provided.
- Dryer: Dryer sheets provided.
- Linens Provided: Egyptian Cotton Sheets. Pillows and mattresses are covered against allergins and dust mites for your protection. All bed, bath and kitchen linens.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: Grandpa Fisher fireplace wood stove. Cured Hardwood firewood provided free.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Two pillow top queen beds.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen and Twin sofa beds. Also, a fold down twin bed. Several air matresses.
- Crib: Convertible play pen/baby bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Antenna allows clear transmission of local and Washington/Maryland stations.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Over 100 family-friendly DVD's and VHS videos
- CD Player
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: Collection of music CD's and cassette tapes.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Includes up-to-date canned and packaged food and soup, spices, sugars, tea, coffee, cocoa, and more.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Decks on north, south and east sides of home. Complete with rocking and deck chairs, recliner lounges, glider and tables. Double hammock beneath tall oak trees.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Beautiful views of Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains on all sides of house. Can be seen equally well from inside and outside.
- Communications
- Telephone: Good cell phone reception. Local phone service may be initiated at guest's expense, which can include dialup computer service.
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance calling cards available to you if needed.
- Other Amenities
- All paper goods and soaps provided, Most personal items provided in case you forget, Outdoor grilling utensils, picnic table, Family-friendly Indoor/outdoor games, puzzles, books, movies, Pure deep well water! Seasonal and Christmas decorations provided! Daily newspaper (Northern Virginia Daily) delivered for weekly/monthly guests if requested.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible: One step up into house - all on one level.
- Kid Friendly: Property is completely fenced and gated, many outdoor and indoor toys, balls, puzzles and games provided.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Primary renter: Age 24.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Outdoor smoking permitted.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Easy access to George Washington National Forest, Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, Two 18-hole Golf, Bowling, Roller skating, Badmitton/croquet/volleyball/soccer on property, Three underground Caverns, Two ski slopes, Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, Vineyards, Excellent Restaurants, Many country Churches, Farmer's Markets, Visit numerous Bazaars, Festivals, Carnivals and Suppers.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$875/week for 1-2 guests. $25/week each additional guest. MAXIMUM 6 guests.
THREE NIGHT MINIMUM: $175/night 1-2 guests. Add $10/night each additional guest.
Over one week: $125/night ($10/night each guest over two).
$2300/Month for up to six guests. WE PAY CLEANING FEE if left relatively clean.
$200 Refundable Security Deposit. 2% local tax. No other fees.
One half of rent holds your reservation. Balance due 3 weeks prior to visit.
Payment by personal check, bank certified check, bank transfer, money order or
cash($15 fee for pickup)NOTE: 6/12-7/6 ON VACATION. Please CALL us by phone then.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1978
Doug and I live on Merritt Island, Florida. We have worked in the Space industry for over 25 years, I for NASA (retired) and Doug for Boeing. Because of the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and the location of our lovely rock home, we chose to keep it when we moved here in 1983. It is such a joy for us to share the home with visitors from around the world. Several Kennedy Space Center workers have visited the home and are enthralled with the quiet, country life. Doug and I enjoy visiting the home to get it ready for our guests and to keep in touch with friends and family. These friends help us with the home, keeping up the grounds and house in our absence.
Why the Owner Chose Mount Jackson
This rock home was our personal home for three years before we came to work at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We loved the house and location so much that we chose to keep it and share it with others.
Mount Jackson is a wonderful little town, situated just above the Shenandoah River, close to the Massanutten Mountain and along the Old Valley Pike. There are several good restaurants, a chain grocery store, gas stations and antique stores. Walking around town is a pleasurable passtime. My (Judy's) Grandparents owned the old stagecoach inn on the southern end of town. It's still there and President Andrew Jackson stayed in an upstairs room during his travels through the Valley. The town was named for him. We love to stroll through the 1700's churchyard in the center of town and look for the graves of American Revolutionary soldiers. Yep, they are there and close to the Valley Pike. Stonewall Jackson's camp was on Rude's Hill about a mile south of the town. He named the hill for Mr. Rude who owned the large stone house still standing at the foot of the hill.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Resting on the wonderful decks and enjoying the spectacular views and local wildlife. Touring the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley. Playing in the Shenandoah River and the creeks that lace the Valley. Dozing by the wood stove on cool evenings. Walking and biking the many country roads. Driving from the Massanutten Mountain to the West Virginia border on Great North Mountain and traversing all of the scenic country roads in between. Attending good benefit country suppers and festivals where we make so many new friends. Watching the sunrises and sunsets, seeing the moon come up behind the Massanutten Mountain, viewing millions of stars that are bright in the fresh country air. Listening to bull frogs and spring peepers in the neighbor's pond. It's so quiet we can hear the grass grow.
Property Photos
- Front of Rock Home in Spring. Offers west view of Allegheny Mountain Ranges - Mount Jackson, VA - Virginia Vacation Rental Lodging - Home in Historic Shenandoah Valley!
- West View of Front Yard and Field, Shenandoah Valley and Allegheny Mountains - Mount Jackson, VA - Virginia Vacation Rental Lodging - Home in Historic Shenandoah Valley!
- Front Deck and Great Room, two bedrooms & bathroom windows w/view of mountains. - Mount Jackson, VA - Virginia Vacation Rental Lodging - Home in Historic Shenandoah Valley!
- Outdoor retreat! Back deck overlooking cornfield and Massanutten Mountain.
- Hallway to Great Room. Back deck (East view) on left and one bedroom on right.
- Partial view of Great Room, fireplace wood stove & chimney, deck, house corner
- Morning on the open deck. Where songbirds and hummingbirds come to greet you.
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Kevin & Celeste H , Gt Barrington, MA
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Tom O , Christmas, FL
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Casey Dorsch , Palm Bay, Florida
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Judy, Thanks for a fun-filled vacation. Staying in your home has made us feel at home. The views are lovely. We will be back next year.
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Doug and Judy: We had a great time here in the mountains! :-) Thanks so much for the opportunity to stay in such a comfortable HOME. It really did feel like it became OUR home while we were here, and it was so relaxing to come HOME to after some of our long, arduous hiking excursions! We especially enjoyed the comfy chairs with the great view in the living room, as well as the "disconnect" with technology, as we took advantage of the badmitten set and horseshoes we found in the living room closet! We would highly recommend this house to anyone who would enjoy a peaceful, quiet, secluded spot to come "home" to.... (From our guestbook) Thank you so much for a great week! Sydney Miller, Uniontown, Ohio (also from our guest book)
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Ricky & Dave Clark , Fonthill, Ontario, Canada
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We look forward to our monthly vacation each year -- the home is perfect! We could not have done better anywhere. Rod and I want to thank you, Judy and Doug, for all the wonderful extra touches you have added to make everyone's stay more enjoyable. The new chair is a delight, as well as the potted flowers and herbs. We are also enjoying the folding camping chairs. The birds and chipmunks are fun and beautiful to watch. We enjoy them every day with the newspaper you have generously provided. Thank you again for all your thoughtfulness and for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We look forward to each visit.
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Dear Cooleys: Thank you for your COMPLETE hospitality - from the applebutter, apples and pickles, down to the foam football my son was so appreciative of. We enjoyed our long weekend and our friend's birthday party down the road at Conicville. It was calm and relaxing here. My children even enjoyed raking up a pile of leaves! The chipmunk even checked us out this morning. I swear he was staring at me through the picture window and then over to the other folks in the living room. This guest book is a wonderful idea. We'll have to use some of the trip ideas on our next visit. We have recommended your place to our "local" friends here. (From our guest book comments)
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Hi Judy, The home was beautiful - I can't tell you how much we enjoyed it. You must be the most organized person ever - every small detail was taken care of! I'm still getting over how well you have put everything together! Thank you for a wonderful, very comfortable, stay. Regards. (Received by e-mail)
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We wanted to write and let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at your home in Mount Jackson. What a beautiful, peaceful, quiet and comfortable place. The views are incredible. Thank you for working with us on short notice. God Bless. (By e-mail)