Private Luxury Farmhouse Cottage with Views! - 1 of 2 Rentals

• Beautiful, serene, and your doggies are welcome!

  Beautiful, serene, and your doggies are welcome!

  • Guest Lisa M.
  • Date of stay 08/12/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  If you're looking for a place to get away from it all, the Cottage is it! We just spent a week there and it was perfect. Our two Coonhounds had a great yard to play in, without us worrying about them taking off into the forest. The goats were great & kept the doggies amused. If you have wandering pups, the one suggestion we have is to bring something to close off the front porch. We brought a baby gate, but it was too small, but we found an old wooden gate in the yard that fit perfectly. This way the dogs got to spend time with us on the porch with no worries. Mornings were spent having coffee on the back porch, watching the sunrise & listening to the world waking up. Evenings were "sunset cocktails" on the front porch. In between, we took walks down the road, fed the goats. There was a fantastic rainstorm one day, that ended with a sunset so beautiful, you wanted to give it a standing ovation! We ventured out to the South End grocery for some things we forgot. Nice people! We also ate at the Lost River Grill a few times--the chili is really good & if you're lucky enough, they'll have cream pies, which are sooooo yummy! Mark was so easy to deal with and Phil is terrific. He handled our minor crisis with a smile. The much-anticipated muffins were tasty, and the invitation to raid the garden was awesome! The cottage has everything you need. As nice as it looks in the pictures, it's even nicer in person. All you need to bring is your food, and a few nice bottles of wine! We've stayed in quite a few vacation homes, and the cottage ranks right up with the best. It is also very dog-friendly. It's a quiet haven to detox from everyday life & renew your spirit. We are looking forward to returning!!

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• lovely return!

  lovely return!

  • Guest Margaret M.
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  This was our second trip to the cottage and it was so much fun to be back. It was a comfortable space for six adults and we used the great kitchen to cook fabulous mother's day dinner and brunch. The goats were just as funny as the first time we visited and the dog loved, loved, loved the large fenced yard. We missed the chickens but I gather they just migrated up to the next house, so had we gotten our act together, could probably have visited them, too. Hiked in GW National Forest, went to the craft coop and had a great time. I suspect we'll be back soon to check out the new Lost River Brewing Company and other new local developments. The zucchini lemon muffins that first morning were a big hit!

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• Everything Exactly as Advertised. Charming, Peaceful, and a Pleasure to do Business with the Owners

  Everything Exactly as Advertised. Charming, Peaceful, and a Pleasure to do Business with the Owners

  • Guest pfd
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 04/04/12
  I would not hesitate to recommend this property. We needed a restful quiet spring vacation with lots of nature, time for reading, sleeping, and family board games and movies, and this charming well-appointed cottage perfectly fulfilled our needs, comfortably accommodating our family of 6. The goats, fresh eggs, and home-made muffins were icing on the cake. There were many options for hikes in the vicinity; we enjoyed lost river state park and the g washington forest, trails recommended by owners. In March, most other nearby attractions were not yet open for the season but that was not a concern for us.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Ultra Relaxing

  Ultra Relaxing

  • Guest Patrick D.
  • Date of stay 03/15/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/12
  Guys, I dont normally right reviews but we have to tell you we had a great time.Your home is both beautiful and inviting.We arrived thursday night after dark. So friday morning we awoke to that Beautiful countryside. Ellen and I completely lost track of time that entire weekend. I don't normally sleep well away from home but I must say that the bed was the most comfortable thing I have been in forever. The mattress and pillows were wonderful and you just "sunk" into them. With our busy lives it was a wonderfull place to take the time to reconnect. We will most certainly see you again next spring. Thanks again Ellen and Patrick

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• Columbs day weekend

  Columbs day weekend

  • Guest andhopf
  • Date of stay 10/09/11
  • Review Submitted 10/11/11
  A great place, very comfortable and well appointed. Loved the kitchen. Can't wait to go back soon.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Beautiful Spot

  Beautiful Spot

  • Guest Megan G.
  • Date of stay 07/15/11
  • Review Submitted 09/25/11
  We stayed at the cottage as a headquarters to visit our daughter in summer camp nearby. We brought our dog, Bixby, a friend, and her daughter. The cottage is lovely and comfortable. The owners take obvious care to make sure that people feel special there. We enjoyed relaxing on the front porch and hanging in the back yard. And, the goats, of course, are lots of fun.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers.

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• An Amazing New Year

  An Amazing New Year

  • Guest Chad
  • Date of stay 12/31/10
  • Review Submitted 02/01/11
  We rented both properties this past new years and had an amazing time. Both houses have a good amount of space and yards for dogs to play. The houses are a great mix of the countryside while still being close enough to DC for a weekend getaway. This house is more modern with a great kitchen and living room. We're all hoping to make it back in the spring and explore a bit more of what the area has to offer. Also the muffins are as delicious as everyone says!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Luxurious Weekend Getaway

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  Luxurious Weekend Getaway

  • Guest Dana and Kurt
  • Date of stay 01/22/10
  • Review Submitted 01/26/10
  We stayed in the cottage and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations. Since our visit occurred during the off season, the weather was not conducive to much outdoor activity. But the cottage was so well appointed we felt right at home. Mark and Phil were terrific hosts. The muffins were delicious and we really enjoyed the chickens and goats. It was so nice to visit a place where feeding the animals is encouraged. :) This was a relaxing weekend getaway. We highly recommend!

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  • Guest Kurt and Dana
  • Date of stay 01/26/10
  • Review Submitted 01/26/10
  We stayed in the cottage and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations. Since our visit occurred during the off season, the weather was not conducive to much outdoor activity. But the cottage was so well appointed we felt right at home. Mark and Phil were terrific hosts. The muffins were delicious and we really enjoyed the chickens and goats. It was so nice to visit a place where feeding the animals is encouraged. :) This was a relaxing weekend getaway. We highly recommend!

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• • Guest James S.
  • Date of stay 11/30/09
  • Review Submitted 11/30/09
  The Cottage at Lost River is a real gem. If you're in search of utter peace and quiet, easily accessible hiking, rolling hills, and the creature comforts (nice bedrooms, 2 reading porches, fresh eggs from the chicken coop) that make any vacation memorable, this is the place for you. Head to Lost River, kick back, and just relax.

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$75 cleaning fee