Vacation Rentals by Owner

Dear Judy and Doug

Guest: L. Warren, J. Lamma and J. Holcomb
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/14/11

Thank you so much for allowing us into your lovely home. We have enjoyed our stay with you as we become re-aquainted with family in this area. We can see that you have taken a lot of care and thought to provide for your guests and we greatly appreciate all the consideration that shows in your home. This guest book is just one of the considerations we appreciate. We love your home and found it so welcoming. We have thoroughly enjoyed your lovely home and thank you for sharing. God Bless! (From our in-home guest and guide book)

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Guest: Liz from Tiffin, Ohio
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

Judy, we loved the house! My Uncle was totally impressed and he loved it. He said he might come back in the fall because he really liked the rest and relaxation. My two aunts and uncle had never rented a vacation home before and never thought to do it. Thank you for sharing your house with us. (By e-mail)

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Guest: Jim and Peggy, Milford, Ohio
Date of Stay: 06/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

Judy: We had a great time. The house was wonderful. It was very comfortable and everything we needed was provided. The main attraction was the mountains. I LOVE mountains. They are beautiful.

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Guest: Jerry and Jane
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 11/03/10

We wanted to send you this note to tell you about our week in the Shenandoah Valley. It was absolutely the most restful and relaxing vacation we have ever had. Your home was so comfy and cozy. It was a wonderful blessing to wake up each morning and sit out on the deck to watch the sun rise over the mountains. In the evenings we watched as the sun set over the mountains to the west. We had a great week. We went to the Shenandoah Caverns, their gift shop and the displays of yesteryear store fronts. We toured the building that houses retired Rose parade and Inaugural parade floats. The Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge parkway were breathtaking. Wow!! We visited Gore's slaughter house and bought a country ham and can't wait to try it. We would definitely recomment a trip to Dayton Farmer's Market where we bought a few Christmas gifts. On Saturday we had the pleasure of meeting both of you. What a wonderful way to end our vacation stay. Because of e-mailing back and forth from the time we agreed to rent your house, we've felt as though you were friends. You both definitely have the gift of hospitality. Your home reflects that you try to fulfill everyone's needs while they are visiting. Your home and your e-mails also were witness to your faith in God. It made us feel so comfortable knowing we were renting from Christians. Again, thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home. God's Blessings Be Upon You Both. Jerry and Jane, York Springs, PA

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Guest: Bob and Dana, California
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

Thank you so much for opening your home to our family. Our daughter married a local boy and had her wedding in Mount Jackson. You know how hectic getting ready for a wedding can be....This was the perfect place for our family to come and relax, decompress, regroup and trudge on... My five year old granddaughter wanted to know who's house this was. I told her it was Doug and Judy Cooley's house. She wanted to know if you were a Grandma; I told her yes. So, your house is now known in our family as Grandma's house. My granddaughter would get tired from all the preparation for the wedding and say, "I just want to go to Grandma Cooley's house." We hope we can come for a visit in the fall of the year. It is nice to kinow we have such a warm, comfy home to come to when we visit our new extended family. Thank you. (From our guest book)

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Guest: George K.
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

Judy, We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay in your home in the Shenandoah Valley. Your house and yard have great views over the countryside and the corn field. The lightening bugs in the corn field and around the house were spectacular and a real treat to see. Our location was perfect for touring the Shenandoah Valley. Pogo and her dad very much enjoyed visiting Fox Hollow off Skyline Drive, the area of the old homestead where her grandmother was born. Thanks for sharing your home with us. (George, Houston, Texas. Written By e-mail)

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Guest: Cathy (Pittsburgh)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10 Review Submitted: 03/05/11

We had a wonderful stay at this well furnished, spotlessly clean home for JMU Graduation weekend. We were at JMU in 15 minutes graduation morning after a good night's sleep & a wonderful day of sitting outside admiring the view & beauty of this property. Thanks so much for sharing your home.

Owner response:We are so glad, Cathy, that you and your family had such a nice stay. The pictures you took of the property and your family remain in our picture file and are viewed often. The black capped chickadee must have become your friend to let you get such a closeup shot. We hope you can come again for a visit. Fondly, Judy and Doug

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: The McCarthy's1 (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 10/19/09

We had a wonderful visit at your rock home. Your home was very welcoming and cozy amongst your beautiful surroundings. We really appreciated all the incidentals you provided. Thank you for your kind hospitality.

Owner response:We are so glad that our vistors have such a wonderful time in our Shenandoah Valley home. Everything we can think of to make their vacation pleasurable and carefree is provided. We welcome suggestions for adding provisions or making changes. We have just added an electric ice cream maker, along with recipes, in the kitchen, which will be fun for families. It is such a joy for us to welcome expectant and excited vacationers to the beautiful mountains and valleys of Shenandoah.

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Guest: Angela and Ed Hancock
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 08/23/09

"We had a wonderful weekend; your home's so warm and comfortable. We could definitely feel the Spirit of God here. Our anniversary vacation here truly blessed our marriage. We will definitely recommend others to come and enjoy this as well. We now have a home-away-from-home. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will be back! Thanks again!" (From our guest book and with Angela's permission)

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Guest: Kevin & Celeste H (Gt Barrington, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

Judy & Doug: You have a lovely home, and we really enjoyed staying there. Very private, with great scenic views from every window. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the back deck watching the birds and wildlife. The guest book has great suggestions for walks and drives, and the restaurant reviews are very helpful. Our favorite was the Spring Hill Tavern in Woodstock. I would certainly recommend your home to anyone looking to spend a relaxing time in the Shenandoah Valley. Thanks SO much for sharing it with us!

Owner response:The Guest Book is a pet project for us and is constantly being updated as we find new things to do, good restaurants, and events to add to our tip sheet. We have a box of pamphlets, maps and books to aid in discovering the Valley. We provide AAA trip guides and maps, local telephone directories, and nature and birding guides. We have detailed several walks and driving trips around the Valley and welcome suggestions for future additions. Recent visitors took a rafting trip down the Shenandoah and visited a new winery ony two miles from the vacation home. Joanne told me how nice the winery owners were, the wonderful wine tasting and of their purchase of bottles of wine to take home to enjoy at their picnic and bar-b-que in the back yard overlooking the cornfield. Summer nights promise an amazing event as thousands of lightning bugs ascend from the 50 acres of growing corn. We are so thankful for our wonderful guests and welcome them back at any time of the year.

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Guest: Tom O1 (Christmas, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/09

We had a wonderful stay in your well-appointed house. The views were magnificent and the countryside was beautiful. I wish we had more time to explore the area. Thanks for a memorable stay.

Owner response:Tom and his party came from our home state of Florida and had never been to the Shenandoah Valley. They were amazed and delighted at the beauty of the mountains. They went fishing and turkey hunting (Spring gobbler season) and enjoyed fixing their catches at the house. Trout streams are stocked in early spring. We hope Tom can come for an extended stay.

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Guest: Casey Dorsch (Palm Bay, Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/03/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/09

I just wanted to say "Thank you" for providing us with a beautiful , clean home to stay in while on our trip to Virginia.The views are breath taking from the back and the front and even from the inside looking out.It's so peaceful just sitting on the porch watching the birds at the feeders. Everything we needed was already thought of which made it very stress free for us.I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to get away. I slept like a baby the whole time we were there. Thank you !!!

Owner response:We have numerous bird/hummingbird feeders and bird baths so our guests can delight in watching the antics of buntings, cardinals, finches, flickers, rufous-sided towhees, chickadees, and many others (Peterson's Bird Book is provided for you to identify them.) There are four mountain bluebird houses and these lovely guests flit around, even landing on window sills. Count on Canada geese flyovers each day and deer visiting the cornfield morning and evening. It is a constant show from the decks and we have provided plenty of chairs, lounges and rockers for comfort. How glad we are that you enjoyed the peace and the wildlife, Casey.

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Guest: The LaCross and White Families
Date of Stay: 11/24/08 Review Submitted: 11/23/08

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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Guest: The Miller Family
Date of Stay: 11/10/08 Review Submitted: 11/09/08

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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Guest: Ricky & Dave Clark (Fonthill, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

We had a wonderful time in your home. We loved the Valley and were very taken with how senic the property and surrounding area was. We realy enjoyed touring the area. We were able to see Washington DC, The Luary Caverns as well as the Battle of New Market and Hapers Ferry. We look forward to returning next year! Thanks so much Doug and Judy for letting have the privilage of staying in your home away from home. The best part of each day was knowing we had a very comfortable and inviting home to return to. Ricky, Dave and Boys

Owner response:These wonderful guests did so much in the time they were at the home that we are astounded. They are are both Royal Canadian police and were thrilled to be visiting the Shenandoah Valley with their sons. Every minute was filled with trips and activities and they were glad to get home each evening for warm baths/showers and comfy beds. It is so gratifying for us to provide this comfortable home for our visitors.

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Guest: Rod & Donna
Date of Stay: 06/05/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

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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Guest: Karen Southward
Date of Stay: 11/28/07 Review Submitted: 11/27/07

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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Guest: Uma Borate
Date of Stay: 11/06/07 Review Submitted: 11/05/07

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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Guest: Don and Susanne W.
Date of Stay: 10/18/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

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)

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Guest: Ling Ding
Date of Stay: 04/10/07 Review Submitted: 04/09/07

Hi Judy: We really enjoyed the vacation and the stay in your house. The yard is so big and beautiful. We spent time outside enjoying the wonderful view and playing with kids. (By e-mail)

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Guest: The Tormoen's
Date of Stay: 01/04/07 Review Submitted: 01/03/07

We had a wonderful time! Loving to hike, we took the five mile circle walk through farmland and by the foot of Buck Hill and explored the corn field and woods behind the home. It was great to tour the Valley and meet some of the neighbors. Mom's Restaurant, Sal's Italian Restaurant and Cracker Barrel were favorite eating places. Local shops and Wal Mart were great places to buy gifts for Christmas! We plan to come again in August and are looking forward to it! The house is perfect, lots of room and beautiful views. (Becky, David, Erik and Lydia)

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Guest: M. Wren
Date of Stay: 10/20/06 Review Submitted: 10/19/06

Thank you very much for your hospitality. You have a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing it. (Note left on counter for us)

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Guest: Gill Rollings
Date of Stay: 07/25/06 Review Submitted: 07/24/06

We arrived back last night and came back to an England nearly as hot as Virginia/Maryland! We really enjoyed our stay in the Shenandoah Valley - a lovely area and I think we got to see quite a bit of it. Loved your house and greatly enjoyed watching all the wildlife! Thanks very much. (By e-mail)

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Guest: The Milgrim's
Date of Stay: 04/09/06 Review Submitted: 04/08/06

Oh, Judy, we are so glad we were able to stay here this Winter. It has been unbelievable! It is SO beautiful now -- the song birds are everywhere and the jonquils are blooming. We have made it our home. We will think about this when we return to the Mission field in Phonpeii. Thank you SO much! We love you both! Patti, George & Cilla. (By phone)

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Guest: Ron and Pam L.
Date of Stay: 10/21/05 Review Submitted: 10/20/05

Doug and Judy: Pam and I had a wonderful week here in the Valley. Your lovely home provided every comfort and was the perfect place to rest after our many excursions. The week was absolutely beautiful with sunny days and cool nites. Thank you for all you provided for us in the way of both comfort and information. We took the drives and walking trips you suggested. I had to rest all afternoon after our six mile hike around the area. The Valley is beautiful in many ways and I have many photos to prove it. I will post them on the internet and send you the site so you can view them if you like. Pam especially liked visiting all the antique shops and malls in the area and I loved spending all day Sunday at the re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation home! (From our Guest Book)

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Guest: Lorraine Fielding
Date of Stay: 10/19/05 Review Submitted: 10/18/05

Good afternoon, Judy. Your home was perfect, just what we were looking for. It was good to be somewhere so peaceful -- we particularly enjoyed the hammock! Thank you for your kindness and we hope to visit Mount Jackson in the future - a beautiful part of the world. (By E-mail)

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Guest: J. Heck
Date of Stay: 10/12/05 Review Submitted: 10/11/05

The home was very cozy and the setting was beautiful. We even had a visit from a friendly neighborhood cat. Thanks for your hospitality. We'll definitely keep you in mind for our next visit! (By E-mail)

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Guest: M. Steve
Date of Stay: 08/23/05 Review Submitted: 08/22/05

Dear Doug and Judy: What a peaceful week! Sue had everything in tip-top shape. The apple butter was a great treat. The wide variety of birds and the frisky little chipmunks put on quite a show, visible from these wonderful open living room windows. The area holds beauty over every hill and around every turn. It was such a wonderful week. The views were fantastic and relaxing. Dad lost count of the various species of butterflies that played around the tall pink flowers blooming in the bed at the end of the rock wall. The floor plan of the house and its location on the property certainly showed thought and planning. I love the way the drive comes up under the pines. I would turn around and head back for another week but work calls. I would love to see the dogwoods and redbuds in bloom! Some day I will be back in that area! I'm glad God led me to your beautiful home. Do keep in touch! God bless you for your efforts to make us feel at home. (from E-mail and guest book)

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Guest: The Bontrager's
Date of Stay: 08/05/05 Review Submitted: 08/04/05

Thanks for providing us with a fantastic home during our summer vacation. It had everything we needed and more! It is obvious that you truly care abut people and my family thanks you for your accommodations. I will recommend it to my family. Speaking of family...My great, great, great grandfather, Samuel Swartz, lived in a house on Buck Hill and later moved to Meems Bottom. To stay in your house right near where so much of my ancestry originally came from was awesome! What a small world! Thanks for everything, the apple butter was great!

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Guest: Bill and Celeste Rising
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 07/31/05

We've had a wonderful time staying at the house and being introduced to the area. It's a real find, and I'm so glad we found it! I brought our two younger kids down to Sue's farm to see her new chicks and learn a bit about poultry farming. Yesterday, we went to Monticello and visited Charlottesville. Now, we're off to Newark and back to Asia. Thanks for being part of our trip and making it so satisfying! (By mail)

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Guest: Karin Wastlund
Date of Stay: 07/06/05 Review Submitted: 07/05/05

Dear Judy and Doug: Thanks for Everything! All the information we received before we left Sweden and the use of your house. The toddlers especially enjoyed the big yard. It was nice having the use of the spices, etc. in the kitchen; it made life easier. We made use of the excursion tips also. We have taken hundreds of pictures so you won't be forgotten. Tack Sa Mycket! The Swedes!

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Guest: The Butcher's
Date of Stay: 05/08/05 Review Submitted: 05/07/05

Thank you very much for providing your house for our graduation weekend. The house was perfect for our needs and was very cozy. We especially appreciate your working with us on checkin/checkout. If we stay this way again, we will definitely give you a call. Would recommend you to our friends. (From our Guest Book)

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Guest: The Milgrim's
Date of Stay: 01/28/05 Review Submitted: 01/27/05

Hi! We are the Milgrim family. We were allowed the great privilege of staying at the Cooley's house in Virginia. We cannot begin to share the wonderful time we had there nor how the Cooley's were used of God to fill such a huge need in our lives. We serve as Missionaries on a little island in the Eastern Caroline Islands. We are part of a larger chain of islands known as The Federated States of Micronesia. We love it and have lived here and served the Lord since 2001. We have been given the opportunity some only dream of. We teach in a mission school and George pastors a small village church. In April 2004, all that came to a halt when George suffered a heart attack while ministering here on Pohnpei. Once he was stabalized we flew home to Virginia to a battery of tests and hospital stays. Once my husband was doing much better, we began searching for a place to stay on a short-term basis. We wanted this type of arrangement so we could leave for the mission field as soon as the doctors released us. While shopping in Mount Jackson, we ran across a wonderful lady who knew of the Cooley's home and put us in contact with them. We were able to work it out and WOW what a wonderful blessing!! The house was immaculate, had everything you would ever need!! The views were spectacular and the privacy was perfect!! The Cooley's are the most gracious couple I have come in contact with in a long time!! We stayed several months and were able to come back to the mission field in late September. We will never forget our little rock house and the wonderful folks that God used to make our last months in Virginia a time of healing and refreshment. We thank God for the Cooleys. They are truly Angels sent from above!! George, Patty, Nathaniel and Cilla Grace. (Sent to us by mail)

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Guest: Gary & Gloria Garner
Date of Stay: 01/07/05 Review Submitted: 01/06/05

Thank you for opening your Shenandoah Valley vacation home to us during our Christ-centered New Year's Eve retreat. Your grounds were quite attractive for our early morning walks. We came seeking to hear from God and to receive wisdom from Him, and we are satisfied. Thank you for thinking of everything to make our stay one of great reward. You are extremely thoughtful. No sooner had we thought we may need to run to the store due to our forgetfulness, then there it was, in a drawer, on a shelf, awaiting our need of it. I cannot begin to express our appreciation of your home, a resting place and a mountain to retreat to, to know Him better, deeper. The memories, the views, the hospitality and much-needed escape is forever in our memories. I believe I have left a piece of myself behind in this sacred place. Thank you for everything! Dionne Greenhill, Gerri Dickens and Pastors Gary & Gloria Garner; Glen Allen Christian Fellowhip Leadership Team (From our guest book)

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Guest: The Pence's
Date of Stay: 01/02/05 Review Submitted: 01/01/05

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home over the holidays. This made our Christmas extra special. What a wonderful way to spend the holidays. It was so nice to be close to family and spend time with them. Because of your gracious hospitality, this was a very special Christmas for us. The house and its setting could not have been better. With grateful appreciation, Wade, Karrie, Mary Beth and Denielle (From the guest book)

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Guest: Gerry Carter (Burgess Hill, Sussex UK)
Date of Stay: 10/04/04 Review Submitted: 10/04/04

Jenny my wife and I plus our two good travelling companions spent a wonderful time here in late September 2004. This house is all that it states on the web, absolutely perfect and so peaceful with so much space around and with the birds and all, if you are looking to relax then this is the place for you. This beautiful house has all that you will need including a BBQ for which we enjoyed a great deal. We are from the UK and do hope to return in the future. Yours, Gerry Carter.

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Guest: Ken Menken (-)
Date of Stay: 08/26/04 Review Submitted: 08/25/04

The emailed comment is accurate; just wanted to enter another "positive" -- the house is really a pleasure.

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Guest: Tova Menken
Date of Stay: 08/20/04 Review Submitted: 08/19/04

We had a GREAT time relaxing in your lovely home. We had everything we needed for the whole family, right down to freshly-brewed coffee in the morning. Visiting with your caretaker, Sue, and family, and their collection of chicks and cows, was a highlight. Just stepping outside at night -- finding stars that you can't see when artificial lighting is nearby -- was also a treat. It was a wonderful vacation! (By E-mail)

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Guest: The Schulte's
Date of Stay: 08/15/04 Review Submitted: 08/14/04

We had a wonderful time here in the Shenandoah Valley. The house is beautiful. We liked the yard especially and made good use of all the toys. Thank you for the presents; the tomatoes were excellent. Sue showed us the baby chickens at the farm. We enjoyed the bunnies, birds and fireflies. There are lots of fun things to do around here and the views are spectacular. Thanks so much for your hospitality. (From the Guest Book)

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Guest: Susan & William S.
Date of Stay: 07/30/04 Review Submitted: 07/29/04

Your house is certainly beautiful. There is everything that we could possibly need or want. I needed a bandage - and even that was provided. I will certainly recommend you to others. Thank you!

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Guest: The Dukes
Date of Stay: 07/26/04 Review Submitted: 07/25/04

We are having a wonderful time. We have been to three caverns and Natural Bridge. This is the first time we have ever been north of Tennesse. The big, old farm houses along the country roads are wonderful. (By Phone)

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Guest: Rebecca R. K.
Date of Stay: 07/05/04 Review Submitted: 07/04/04

Thank you for renting us your lovely home. We had a very enjoyable week, with everything supplied that we could need. We enjoyed feeding the birds. We will keep you in mind for our 2006 reunion and we will recommend you to anyone coming that way. I miss Virginia! (Letter of thanks by mail)

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Guest: John, Donna & Rochelle
Date of Stay: 06/26/04 Review Submitted: 06/25/04

We arrived home safe and contented! We would certainly recommend your home. I do hope to come again and enjoy the peace and solitude. Thank you for the jelly and apple butter! We sincerely enjoyed the week. My husband and son love golfing and played some interesting courses. We all enjoy hiking and going to the caverns. We needed a break from the norm and your lovely home certainly provided it! Your hospitality was ever present. Thanks so much for a wonderful week. (Taken from our Guest Book)

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Guest: Thomas and Priscilla M.
Date of Stay: 06/10/04 Review Submitted: 06/09/04

Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful home. It was so comfortable and we had everything we needed here. Your guest book that you put together was very helpful. This place was beautiful and our windows just were great to see the beautiful mountains. Thanks again for your hospitality and your kindness. (From our Guest Book)

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Guest: Carol
Date of Stay: 05/24/04 Review Submitted: 05/23/04

The grounds and flowers are SO beautiful! Every one of us loves it! We used your guest book and went to church in Woodstock and then to Sunday dinner at the Strasburg Hotel. We want to tour the Massanutten Military Academy and see the caverns --- We are having a great time! (Second day of stay)

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Guest: The Register's
Date of Stay: 01/06/04 Review Submitted: 01/05/04

We just want to thank you for sharing your home with us. We were so comfortable and it was more like visiting the home of an old friend than "renting a place." The entire area is beautiful but we especially liked being in a farming community where you just know there are a lot of good people. Thanks again, we will definitely be back in touch when we visit that area again. (Received By E-mail)

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Guest: The Kraske's
Date of Stay: 12/31/03 Review Submitted: 12/30/03

A big thank you to Judy & Doug! Very quickly, the rock house felt like home. Doug had kindly hung the icicle lights and had left us wood for a fire. There was warm bread and applebutter, which served as our dinner perfectly. We lit a fire with branches and I took a bubble bath. The next day we both got library books and settled in to relaxing. We went out and chopped down a live tree and pretended that Judy's charming ornaments were our own family keepsakes. It began to snow and we watched the woods fill up with snow. We played Christmas carols and fed the beautiful birds. Ah, the birds! Stars and sunsets and glorious dawns and the silence. Surrounded on all sides by nature and beauty, pristine white church, majestic black stallions. Above all, we had our Holiday Inn, our home for the holidays. Len and I counted our blessings every day! (From our guest book)

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Guest: The Dewalts
Date of Stay: 10/26/03 Review Submitted: 10/25/03

What a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing way to spend our vacation! We found your house cozy and warm. Terry made a fire every evening. We enjoyed taking walks around the neighborhood. The weather was just perfect all week and the trees were glowing with bright colors. We enjoyed the Caverns and just riding around in our truck over the country-side. We also got to see the little chipmunks on the front porch -- we don't see them in Florida. We visited George Washington's birth place and the Skyline Drive where we saw some deer. Thank you! We really did enjoy ourselves! God Bless! (From our guest book)

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Guest: Ekaterina Krivonos (World Bank)
Date of Stay: 10/15/03 Review Submitted: 10/14/03

Thank you so much for your great hospitality! We truly enjoyed our time here as your guests. We had such an amazing time! The house is fantastic, so cozy. Everything is thought of just perfectly. You did a really great job making it so nice and comfortable and thank you for all the games and books that are there. It was the most gorgeous Indian summer, so sunny, clear and warm. We did a lot of walks, played baseball and frizbee in the yard. We BBQ'd, played games and watched movies. Again, thank you so much -- I am just so happy we rented the house from you. We will definitely try to come back. Visitors: Hernan (Columbia); Zurab (Georgia); Sophie (UK, Australia); Marianne & Tamer (Lebanon); Jutta (Finland); Augusto (Bolivia); Ewa (Poland); Manuel (Mexico); Katya (Russia & Denmark) (Sent this and 50 pictures by E-mail)

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Guest: Jane and Ken
Date of Stay: 10/05/03 Review Submitted: 10/04/03

It sure is a lovely place. We did some walking and biking trails and my brother and his daughter Barbara loved the views, the relaxing quiet and the tours of the Shenandoah Caverns and Culture Frontier Farms at Staunton. We also enjoyed your recommended restaurants. Thanks so much for being so gracious in welcoming us to your lovely home. We WILL keep in touch and will plan a return trip! (From our guest book)

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